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    Cover for High School Debut 3-in-1 Omnibus Edition. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2003 by Kazune Kawahara/SHUEISHA Inc.

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    New Editions Include Side Stories Never Before Published in English Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, has announced the release of a new 3-in-1 omnibus edition for the manga series High School Debut (??????, Kookoo Debyuu) on February 4th. The opening omnibus volume from the Shojo Beat imprint contains the first 3 volumes of the hit series by Kazune Kawahara, is rated ‘T’ for Teens, and will carry an MSRP of $14.99 U.S. / $16.99 CAN. VIZ Media will release Vol. 2 of the 3-in-1 adaptations on May 6th. The final 3-in-1 volume (Vol. 5) will contain the series finale as well as 2 additional volumes of special side stories and collected new material that has never before been published in English. Individual

    Cover for Dragon Ball Full Color Volume 1. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 1984 by BIRD STUDIO/ SHUEISHA Inc.

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    Experience Akira Toriyama’s Bestselling Martial Arts Action Adventure in Vivid Color Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, brings Akira Toriyama’s classic manga series Dragon Ball back to fans in an entirely new way with the release of Dragon Ball Full Color Volume 1 on February 4th. The new edition from the Shonen Jump imprint features a special full-color treatment of the first Dragon Ball Z manga volume in a larger 6 5/8" x 10 ¼” size. The volume is rated ‘A’ for All Ages and will carry an MSRP of $19.99 U.S. / $22.99 CAN / £12.99 U.K. Future volumes will be published three times a year. Dragon Ball Full Color Vol. 1 also will be available for digital download for $12.99 (USD/CAN)

    Cover for Deadman Wonderland Volume 1. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © Jinsei KATAOKA 2007 © Kazuma KONDOU 2007

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    A Student Must Fight to Clear His Name After Being Wrongfully Sentenced to a Carnival-Like Penitentiary Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, unleashes a gritty manga story of survival with the print and digital debut of Deadman Wonderland (????????????, Deddoman Wandaarando) on February 11th. Volume 1, featuring story and artwork by Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondou, is rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens and will carry a print MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. A digital version will also launch for $6.99 (USD/CAN) on February 11th on VIZManga.com and through the VIZ MANGA App for the Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, Android-powered smart phones, as well as through the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks and GooglePlay stores. VIZ Media will publish Volume 2

    Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © BIRD STUDIO / Shueisha ? Fuji Television ? Toei Animation

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    Coming June/July 2014 Source: Bluefin Corp. press release Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Look to the Future! The S.H.Figuarts DRAGON BALL legacy continues with the beautiful, but deadly Android 18. This special release marks the first female DRAGON BALL character to join the ranks of the S.H.Figuarts line. Two new option parts are featured for the previously released Figuarts Krillin, including an all new head for enacting the famous scene when 18 planted a kiss on the cheek of the terrified hero, and a brand new hand to hold the included Android destruction switch created by Bulma. Also features a full array of accessories for Android 18 herself, including a pair of folded arms, swappable hair pieces, 4 interchangeable faces, as we as 3 different sets of hands to enact various poses. Fearsome on her own, she is twice as dangerous with her twin

    Bandai`s S.H.MonsterArts line has announced the Mothra & Battra Larva Set from GODZILLA VS MOTHRA. Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © 1992 Toho Pictures, Inc. GODZILLA, MOTHRA, BATTRA and the character designs are trademarks of Toho Co., Ltd. © 1992, 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    High-Res Photos of Upcoming Godzilla Series Figures from Bandai Source: Bluefin Corp. S.H.MonsterArts Official Site: tamashii.jp/shma (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Following the release of the adult versions of Battra and Mothra, S.H.MonsterArts takes on the larval stages with the special Mothra and Battra Larva Set. Meticulously replicating the larvae as they appeared in GODZILLA VS MOTHRA (???VS???, Gojira tai Mosura, 1992), the Mothra larva features articulation, a display stand, and a special web spitting effect part. The Battra larva features articulation at each joint, and stays true to the massive form larva with faithful proportion and intricate detail. S.H.MonsterArts Mothra & Battra Larva Set/ S.H.MonsterArts ?????????????????? Product Size: Mothra Length Approximately 170mm / Battra Length Approximately 250mm, Height Approximately 180mm Material: ABS, PVC Shipping: June 2014 (Japan), July 2014 (United States) Distributed by: Tamashii Web Shop (Japan), Bluefin (United States) Price: ¥10,800 (Japan, Tax Included),

    Godzilla shares the latest Godzilla: Rulers of Earth issue with a legion of Toho daikaiju stars. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE IDW Publishing has sent SciFi Japan an exclusive preview of the first seven pages from issue #8 of Godzilla: Rulers of Earth, their ongoing Godzilla comic book series. Don’t miss the conclusion to many long-running plot threads in this epic issue featuring Godzilla, Rodan, Varan, Anguirus, Jet Jaguar, Titanosaurus, Kumonga, Biollante, Zilla and the Garguntuas Sanda and Gaira. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #8 will be available from comic shops and retailers on Wednesday, January 29th. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #8 Story: Chris Mowry and Matt Frank Writer: Chris Mowry Artist: Matt Frank Colors: Priscilla Tramontano Letterer: Shawn Lee Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Matt Frank Retailer Incentive Variant Cover: Jeff Zornow In-Store Date: January 29, 2014 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 The biggest monster fight to grace the comic book page hits in this

    Weekly Shonen Jump Starter Pack. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. All You Need is Kill © 2014 by Takeshi Obata, Hiroshi Sakurazaka, Ryosuke Takeuchi, Yoshitoshi Abe /SHUEISHA INC.

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    Catch the Digital Debut of Osamu Tezuka’s Manga Masterpiece Phoenix and Special Print Weekly Shonen Jump Jump Pack Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: VIZManga.com Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media has detailed a host of new digital manga offerings as well as an update to the digital Weekly Shonen Jump Starter Pack to kick off the second-half of January. A new Weekly Shonen Jump Jump Pack, combining a 3-month Weekly Shonen Jump digital subscription, YU-GI-OH! Collectible Card, and print edition sneak peek of series featured in the anthology, is also now available in stores. Casual and die-hard fans alike won’t want to miss the host of new digital manga updates available scheduled to debut today and January 28th on VIZManga.com and the VIZ MANGA App for the Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, Android-powered smart phones and 7” tablets.

    Bob Eggleton`s wraparound cover art for Godzilla: History`s Greatest Monster, one of two new Godzilla trade paperback collections coming from IDW this April. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Rosalind Morehead Get more Godzilla action before watching this year’s biggest motion picture! IDW Publishing has revealed two new trade paperback collections of their Godzilla comics will go on sale this April alongside the previously announced Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #11. And last December`s Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Vol. 1 TPB will again be offered to retailers. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Vol. 2 TPB Writer: Chris Mowry Artist: Matt Frank, Jeff Zornow Colors: Priscilla Tramontano Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Matt Frank As Lucy and her team embark on their first assignment, more monsters are set on the loose, an alien onslaught begins, and the arrival of a mysterious size-changing robot leads to an all-out giant monster battle. Trade paperback collecting Godzilla: Rulers of Earth issues #5-8. Tentative In-Store Date: Late April, 2014 Pages: 104 Cover Price: $17.99

    Jeff Zornow`s cover for Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #11. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE IDW has provided SciFi Japan an advance look at Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #11, coming to comic book shops and retailers in April 2014. The issue brings all of your favorite aquatic monsters together for a deep sea battle between Godzilla and Gezora, Manda and Titanosaurus! Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #11 Writer: Chris Mowry Artist: Matt Frank Colors: Priscilla Tramontano Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Matt Frank Tentative In-Store Date: Late April 2014 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 Undersea adventure awaits! The Devonian threat has been identified, and monsters across the globe converge in the depths of the ocean! As the humans test new weapons and methods, Godzilla will be forced to face some of his most fearsome foes! Retailer Incentive Variant Cover: Jeff Zornow About IDW Publishing IDW

    DIGIMON FUSION returns this month with a major promotion on televison and online. Logo courtesy of Saban Brands. © 2013 Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation. TM Saban Properties LLC.

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    Series to Air on Vortexx on The CW in Addition to Nicktoons with an Online Fan Promotion and New Online Game Source: Saban Brands, Burson-Marsteller Official Site: digimonfusion.com Special Thanks to Lauren Weil Saban Brands has announced plans to provide fans with more DIGIMON FUSION than ever before! Following its fall 2013 debut on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons, starting January 25, 2014, the all-new animated series and sixth season of the hugely successful DIGIMON franchise will join the Vortexx on The CW lineup, airing every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. EST/PST. A property of Saban Brands, DIGIMON FUSION is the perfect addition to the Vortexx on The CW block. The action packed series follows Mikey, a human boy, who is transported into the digital world and must team up with his new “Digimon” or “Digital Monster” friends to defeat evil once and for all. New

    CocoPPa iPhone NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Symbol Kisekae Set. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.

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    Customize Your Smartphone’s Homepage and One-Touch Icons with Official Imagery from Hit Anime Action Series Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media gives anime and manga fans a fun way to customize their Smartphone with official BLEACH and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN digital imagery from the CocoPPa App developed by UNITED, Inc., a Japanese digital multimedia company. The CocoPPa app enables Android and iPhone users to purchase exclusive Smartphone image sets based on these popular anime and manga properties, and choose from a variety of colorful images from the hit anime and manga properties to customize "one-touch icons" and homepage backgrounds. Two NARUTO SHIPPUDEN-themed sets are available now, and two BLEACH sets debut on Monday December 23rd. The CocoPPa App is available for free download to U.S. users from the GooglePlay Store and iTunes Store, and from within the

    Pokémon Black & White Vol. 1. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 1995-2013 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc. TM, ®, and character names are trademarks of Nintendo. POCKET MONSTERS SPECIAL © 1997 Hidenori KUSAKA, Satoshi YAMAMOTO/ SHOGAKUKAN

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    30 Volumes Launch in iBooks and GooglePlay Stores as Well as for NOOK, Kindle and Kobo Digital Tablets Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: VIZ.com/Pokemon Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media delights young readers and also the young-at-heart as it announces the North American digital debut of four acclaimed Pokémon manga series for NOOK, Kindle Fire, and Kobo ereaders, as well as the launch of these titles from the venerable kids property in the iBooks and GooglePlay Stores. This is the first time that Pokémon manga titles will be available for these platforms. The new series that are available now include: Pokémon Adventures Vols. 1-14, Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Adventure! Vols. 1-8, Pokémon Adventures: Diamond & Pearl/Platinum Vols. 1-4, and Pokémon Black & White Vols. 1-4. Pokémon manga series are published in North America by VIZ Media’s Perfect Square imprint.

    Jet Jaguar and Godzilla party in Vegas in a panel from Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #7. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2013 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE IDW Publishing has sent SciFi Japan an exclusive preview of the first seven pages from issue #7 of Godzilla: Rulers of Earth, their ongoing Godzilla comic book series. The issue features the space monster Gigan plus the giant robots Moguera and Jet Jaguar. We also have a look at the Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Vol. 1 TPB, collecting the first four issues of the series. Both Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #7 and Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Vol. 1 TPB will be available from comic shops and retailers on Wednesday, December 18th. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #7 Story: Chris Mowry and Matt Frank Writer: Chris Mowry Artist: Matt Frank and Jeff Zornow with Mostafa Moussa Colors: Priscilla Tramontano Letterer: Shawn Lee Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Matt Frank Retailer Incentive Variant Cover: Jeff Zornow In-Store

    The Gargantuas Gaira and Sanda battle on Jeff Zornow`s cover for Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #10. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2013 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    The Gargantuas Go to War! Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE IDW has provided SciFi Japan an advance look at Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #10, coming to comic book shops and retailers in March 2014. The issue features Sanda and Gaira from the classic Toho film, WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS (????????????? ???????, Furankenshutain no Kaijuu: Sanda Tai Gaira, 1966). Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #10 Writer: Chris Mowry Artist: Matt Frank Colors: Priscilla Tramontano Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Matt Frank Tentative In-Store Date: Late March, 2014 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 With many monsters now inhabiting a new home, peace seemingly descends on Earth. Little does humanity realize that the greatest danger now lurks under the waves! Lucy and the Kaiju Watchers will have to act fast to determine the nature of the new threat! Retailer Incentive Variant Cover: Jeff

    © Magica Quartet/Aniplex ? Madoka Movie Project © Anifone/ LEGS Singapre Pte Ltd.

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    Experience the Magic that will Transform Your Android Smartphone Source: AniplexUSA, anifone.com Official Site: madoka.anifone.com, twitter.com/madoka_anifoneE Special Thanks to Joanna Metoki The original application “Magical Girl Madoka?Magica fone (phone)” will be publicly released in the US to correspond with the release of PUELLA MAGI MADOKA MAGICA THE MOVIE -REBELLION- (??? ????????????????????, Gekijoo-ban Mahoo Shojo Madoka Magica Shinpen: Hangyaku no Monogatari, 2013) on December 3rd, 2013. [Puella Magi Madoka Magica fone] uses a new generation [fone] interface that can fully customize existing Android Smartphones completely from the home screen to the design of the tools. Your Android Smartphone will transform into the world of Madoka Magica with one simple installation. Experience this innovative Android Smartphone interface that is unlike any other application or game you have ever seen! There will be 5 different versions to match each Magical Girl. The first release is Madoka Kaname! The other Magical

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    Source: Bluefin Corp. Special Thanks to Xavier Lim The third installment in the popular Figuarts ZERO DRAGON BALL series will be Super Saiyan Vegeta. Available only as a Tamashii Web shop exclusive in Asia, this item has been made specially available to fans in North America via Bluefin Distribution. Portrayed executing his “Final Flash” attack during the character’s violent battle with Cell, this master-crafted sculpt features brilliant translucent effects and subtle coloring in the palm areas to portray the powerful technique. The smoke around his feet also acts as a special display stand, further enhancing the display. No detail has been overlooked, including the bulging veins on this determined Saiyan’s forehead. The prince would be proud. FiguartsZERO: Super Saiyan Vegeta/ ???????ZERO ????????????

    The Heisei Mothra (adult) joins Bandai`s S.H.MonsterArts line in 2014. Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © 1992 Toho Pictures, Inc. GODZILLA, MOTHRA and the character design are trademarks of Toho Co., Ltd. © 1992, 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    High-Res Photos of Upcoming Godzilla Foe Figure from Bandai Source: Bluefin Corp. S.H.MonsterArts Official Site: tamashii.jp/shma (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Following the release of Battra comes one of the most requested S.H.MonsterArts releases of all time -- S.H.MonsterArts Mothra! Sculpted by Yuji Sakai, this exquisite GODZILLA VS MOTHRA (???VS???, Gojira tai Mosura, 1992) kaiju action figure depicts Mothra in intricate detail with a brilliant color-scheme and vivid bright blue eyes. Even her furry insect exterior has been replicated! Featuring advanced S.H.MonsterArts articulation at the neck, torso, wings, Mothra is able replicate virtually any pose seen in the films. A special display stand is also included in the set to allow Mothra to take flight. Close the screen doors, S.H.MonsterArts Mothra is heading your way soon! S.H.MonsterArts Mothra/ S.H.MonsterArts ??????? Product Size: Width Approximately 350mm Material: ABS, PVC Shipping: April 2014 (Japan), May 2014 (United States)

    Space monsters Gigan and Orga visit Las Vegas in Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #9, on sale next week from IDW. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2013 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE IDW Publishing has sent SciFi Japan an exclusive preview of the first seven pages from issue #6 of Godzilla: Rulers of Earth, their new ongoing Godzilla comic book series. The issue features the space monsters Gigan and Orga, the giant robot Moguera, and a nod to Marvel`s Godzilla series from the 1970s. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #6 will be available from comic shops and retailers on Wednesday, November 27th. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #6 Story: Chris Mowry and Matt Frank Writer: Chris Mowry Artist: Matt Frank Colors: Priscilla Tramontano Letterer: Shawn Lee Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Matt Frank Retailer Incentive Variant Cover: Jeff Zornow In-Store Date: November 27, 2013 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 The stakes have never been higher when an alien onslaught on Las Vegas reveals new weapons for both sides

    One Piece Retrospective. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 1997 Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha Inc.

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    High Seas Pirate Adventure by Eiichiro Oda Has More than 345 Million Copies in Print Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: OnePieceOfficial.com Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, announces a free gift to fans and users of its VIZManga.com digital manga website and VIZ Manga App with the release of the One Piece Retrospective. The new digital edition celebrates an important milestone, as One Piece has become the world’s top selling manga series of all time with over 345 million copies in print. The special digital retrospective for the pirate adventure series created by Eiichiro Oda will be given as a free premium to all currently registered VIZ Manga.com and VIZ Manga App users, as well as to new members that sign up between November 21st and

    Cover art for Apparitions: The Ghosts of Old Edo. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2000 MIYABE Miyuki

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    Edo is Home to Vengeful Ghosts in Gripping Horror Collection by Acclaimed Author of Brave Story Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: haikasoru.com Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media’s Haikasoru literary imprint is proud to announce the North American release of famed Japanese author Miyuki Miyabe’s chilling collection of ghost stories -- Apparitions: The Ghosts of Old Edo. The new release carries an MSRP of $14.99 U.S. / $16.99 CAN. An eBook edition is also available for $8.99 (U.S. / CAN) for the Amazon Kindle, Apple’s iBooks Store, Barnes & Noble’s Nook Book Store, and the Kobo eBooks Store. Haikasoru publishes some of the most compelling contemporary Japanese science fiction and fantasy stories for English-speaking audiences, and is the first imprint based in the U.S. dedicated to Japanese science fiction and fantasy in translation. In old Edo, the past was

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