Comic books in 'Manga'

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Volume 3 - 1st printing. Story and art by Keiko Ishihara. Adapted and Translated by John Werry. Freya is determined to help the soldiers trapped in the besieged Fort Leren, but with reinforcements days away, the only thing she has to offer them is her presence and everything it represents. But how can she embody the Prince of Hope when she is consumed by anger? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 4 - 1st printing. Story and art by Keiko Ishihara. Adapted and Translated by John Werry. The unexpected arrival of horned warriors at Fort Leren is all that saves the Tyrish troops from the Sigurdian seige. But the Kelds have no interest in joining forces with Tyr-they only intervened to cause pain to their old foe. While it is a disappointing decision, it opens Freya's eyes to other paths of resistance. Tyr might have no allies, but Sigurd has many enemies! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Keiko Ishihara. Adapted and Translated by John Werry. Freya has been granted Tyr's royal jewel and the chance to seek allies in the fight against Sigurd. But the journey to hope is fraught with danger and Freya and her knights will have to survive a voyage across a pirate-infested sea before they can even begin to secure the help her kingdom needs! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Keiko Ishihara. Adapted and Translated by John Werry. Freya and her loyal knights are anxious to reforge bonds of political friendship with the Nachtian court, but their diplomatic mission is jeopardized when she and Julius are abducted by ruffians! Thrown into a dungeon to languish, they soon learn that in order to save themselves and Tyr, they must first save the heart of Nacht. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Keiko Ishihara. Adapted and Translated by John Werry. The fate of Nacht hangs in the balance as Freya and Edda confront a cornered Queen Sophie. With the life of the infant crown prince at stake, the only weapon they have left is the truth. But will that be enough to wrest control from Sophie before the Sigurdian reinforcements reach the fort?! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Keiko Ishihara. Adapted and Translated by John Werry. Freya and her knights have traveled to Asha to rekindle Tyr's ancient alliance with the desert kingdom. But the royal family of Asha has already capitulated to Sigurdian rule rather than risking bloody war. Will old ties and ever-increasing Sigurdian oppression be enough to convince the Ashans to risk their country and their lives? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 9 - 1st printing. Story and art by Keiko Ishihara. Adapted and Translated by John Werry. After the king of Asha is murdered by Sigurdian forces, Freya and her knights rescue the king's mother and flee with the citizens of Asha to safety. But with Sigurdian retribution still looming and an unexpected betrayal on the path ahead, will Freya be able to protect the people of Asha? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 10 - 1st printing. Story and art by Keiko Ishihara. Adapted and Translated by John Werry. Queen Mariam and the people of Asha have valiantly seized the upper hand against Lord Gleb and his Siguardian troops in the fight for their freedom-but just when it looks as though victory is within their gasp, Emperor Dimitri himself arrives with Siguardian reinforcements. If Freya has any hope of helping her people win this battle, she'll need to escape the clutches of the Indigo Knight before it's too late. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 11 - 1st printing. Story and art by Keiko Ishihara. Adapted and Translated by John Werry. As the curtain falls on the battle in Asha, Queen Mariam agrees to be taken to Sigurd as a hostage in exchange for the safety of her people. Despite her tearful farewell, the people of Asha aren't ready to lay down their arms. With whisperings of an ancient alliance now spreading across the nations, Freya and her companions' journey to stop the Sigurdian Empire continues... Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 168 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 12 - 1st printing. Story and art by Keiko Ishihara. Adapted and Translated by John Werry. Freya and her band return to Tyr in time for Prince Edvard's birthday celebrations, with Freya making her public reappearance as Edvard to signal his recovery from injury. Although the first day of festivities seems to go off without a hitch, a mysterious scheme is brewing in the shadowy corners of the capital, and the truth behind Edvard's assassination draws closer to the light. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Older Teen Cover price $11.99.

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Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Fresh from winning four consecutive U.S. Junior tournaments, The Prince of Tennis Ryoma Echizen has enrolled at Seishun Academy. With undeniable skill and talent-not to mention a shameless cockiness that irks even the most seasoned adults-Ryoma steps up to the challenge of leading his team to the Nationals! As the road to the Nationals narrows, Seishun Academy squares off with Saint Rudolph. Through the maneuverings of Hajime, Saint Rudolph's cunning manager, Ryoma gets matched up with Yuta-known to many as "Lefty Killer". With an unorthodox game laced with reverse spins and angles, Yuta's game ignites against the seemingly inexperienced-against-lefties Ryoma. Meanwhile, the Seishun doubles tandem of Eiji and Shuichiro assume the Australian formation to break a tie. Is this a desperate attempt to win, or a well-calculated strategy? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

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Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Takeshi Konomi. Fresh from winning four consecutive U.S. Junior tournaments, The Prince of Tennis Ryoma Echizen has enrolled at Seishun Academy. With undeniable skill and talent-not to mention a shameless cockiness that irks even the most seasoned adults-Ryoma steps up to the challenge of leading his team to the Nationals! As the road to the Nationals narrows, Seishun Academy squares off with Saint Rudolph. Through the maneuverings of Hajime, Saint Rudolph's cunning manager, Ryoma gets matched up with Yuta-known to many as "Lefty Killer". With an unorthodox game laced with reverse spins and angles, Yuta's game ignites against the seemingly inexperienced-against-lefties Ryoma. Meanwhile, the Seishun doubles tandem of Eiji and Shuichiro assume the Australian formation to break a tie. Is this a desperate attempt to win, or a well-calculated strategy? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $7.99.

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Volume 1 – 2nd and later printings. "Destitution!" Written by Courtney Love, Misaho Kujiradou and D.J. Milky. Art by Misaho Kujiradou. Ai is the only royal princess of Ai-Land, a magical kingdom caught in the midst of a horrific revolution. When Princess Ai makes a hasty escape from her war-torn land, she finds herself in modern-day Tokyo. Confused and in shock, Ai wanders the streets in this strange new land to unravel the secrets that could tear her and her kingdom apart...The first volume of Princess Ai is a journey to the heights of fame and fortune found in this world and beyond! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 2 – 2nd and later printings. "Lumination!" Written by Courtney Love, Misaho Kujiradou and D.J. Milky. Art by Misaho Kujiradou. As Ai becomes more and more involved in the entertainment industry, she learns the hard way that there is always a price to pay for fame. When a scandal surfaces involving a love triangle between Ai, Kent and Hikaru, the media attention seems like it will be the perfect boost for her new album release. Ai loves Kent, but will this scandal put their love to the ultimate test? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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Volume 3 – 2nd and later printings. "Evolution!" Written by Courtney Love, Misaho Kujiradou and D.J. Milky. Art by Misaho Kujiradou. Princess Ai's journey of discovery continues...but our tempestuous Princess may not like what she finds! As more outrageous assassins arrive from Ai-land, H.T.A. unveils its plan to turn their hot new diva into a falling star. Even with Kent by her side, can Ai avoid her enemies and still find a way to bring peace to her troubled homeland? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $9.99.

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1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Osamu Tezuka. HAVE AT YOU! Filled with narrow escapes, treacherous courtiers, dashing pirates, meddlesome witches, magical transformations, and cinema-worthy displays of derring-do, this early shojo (girls comics) masterpiece by the Godfather of Manga is a fast-paced tale of a heroic princess who can best any man at fencing, yet is delicate and graceful enough to catch the eye of Prince Charming. Its winning art style and canny infusion of gender politics into classic fantasy storytelling have continued to intrigue and delight readers of all ages. When a mischief-making angels prank goes too far when the newborn princess of Silverland ends up with two hearts—one male and one female. Since the laws of the realm only allow a male heir to ascend the throne, Princess Sapphire is raised as a prince. Will the avaricious Duke Duralumin discover her secret and snatch the crown for his own son? Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 7 1/2-in., 696 pages, B&W. Cover price $29.95.

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Tomoko Taniguchi, the popular artist of Call Me Princess and Aquarium, returns with an all-new series from CPM! Both a charming fairy and an adventure story, Princess Prince is also a fun, fantasy adventure set in the magical Kingdom of Gemstone. Starring Laurie and Matthew, the Princess and Prince of the kingdom, the series follow them on a quest to find a mysterious, lost treasure. Like all Japanese shojo (women's/girls' comics), it's not just a fun and romantic adventure, but also a story with fully-developed characters struggling with what it means to be a boy or a girl. Tomoko Taniguchi's art style is at its liveliest and most engaging in this all-new series, and she's now a regular and popular guest at U.S. cons. The first issue features an alternate, wraparound cover by Leah Hernandez (Rumble Girls), shipping in a 50/50 ratio. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Tomoko Taniguchi. Princess Laurie and Prince Matthew are the heirs to the throne of the kingdom of Gemstone. They are twins who have just celebrated their 15th birthdays, but they have a secret -- because of the warning of a curse that would befall the kingdom, their father the king had to hide Princess Laurie's real identity. He is actually...Prince Lawrence! He has to find a mysterious, lost treasure, and he and his friend Janey are captured by bandits when they go searching for the mysterious cave where it's hidden! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Tomoko Taniguchi, the popular artist of Call Me Princess and Aquarium, continues her new shojo (women's and girl's comics) fantasy adventure series starring the twins Prince Matthew and Princess Laurie, who is really Prince Lawrence who because of a curse that would befall their kingdom, has to pretend to be a girl! In this issue, Lawrence continues to be torn between his feelings for the lovely Jenny and his duty to the kingdom. The royal heirs are on a quest to recover the lost "Gem of Power," which may hold the key to the kingdom's fate and their futures, and fight off an attack from lion-riding skull masked warriors as they approach the estate where the gem is hidden. Action and mystery, combined with character-driven stories that deal with issues like growing up a boy or a girl make this series a must for all readers who love manga and comics that deal with real social issues. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Tomoko Taniguchi. Prince Matthew meets a mysterious and beautiful lady in a lake in the latest issue of Tomoko Taniguchi's all-new shojo (women's and girls' comics) fantasy-adventure series! Prince Matthew thinks he has found a mermaid when he sees a gorgeous, dark-skinned girl skinny-dipping, but when she emerges, he sees she is just a lovely girl. She is searching for her lost brother, and has experienced prejudice on her travels because of her dark skin. Romance, magic and mystery combined with character-driven stories that deal with issues like prejudice against those who are different make this series a must for all readers who love manga and comics that deal with real social issues. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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By Tomoko Taniguchi. A hilarious and exciting fairy-tale adventure featuring a young prince who has to dress like a princess to save the magical Kingdom of Gemstone from a terrible curse, while trying to find a way to tell his true love who he really is without endangering the kingdom! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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By Tomoko Taniguchi. Prince Matthew has met a beautiful, dark-skinned woman, an exile from a faraway land, who has experienced terrible prejudice on her travels only because of her appearance. She is searching for her lost brother and a way to return home, and in this issue she finds her brother, but she and Matthew also find they are deeply attracted to one another. Will the royal family welcome her? Or will she have to take her brother and return to her distant homeland? b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Tomoko Taniguchi. In the stunning climax to this all-new magical mini-series from America's best-loved shojo artist, the lovely princess Livia has been attacked by dark and mysterious birds, and falls ill from the poison they were sent to deliver. The young prince to whom she is engaged must undertake a quest to confront the Spirit of Darkness to save his beloved. He meets the Spirit, and the evil birds who live in its kingdom, but discovers that good and evil are never completely different, that life is not black and white, but shades of gray. Like all of Taniguchi's stories, this magical romance also offers strong characters and powerful messages, here combined with beautiful fantasy art. It's a must for all readers who want the best shojo (women's and girls') manga can provide - character-driven stories that relate to personal and social issues. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Tomoko Taniguchi. Princess Prince is both a charming fairy and an adventure story. Princess Prince is a fun, fantasy adventure set in the magical Kingdom of Gemstone, starring Laurie and Matthew, the Princess and Prince of the kingdom, and following them on a quest to find a mysterious, lost treasure. Like all Japanese shojo (women's and girls comics), it's not just a fun and romantic adventure, but also a story with fully-developed characters struggling with what it means to be a boy or to be a girl. Tomoko Taniguchi's style is at its liveliest and most engaging in this series, and she's now a regular and popular guest at US cons. Like all of Taniguchi's stories, this magical romance also offers strong characters and powerful messages, here combined with beautiful fantasy art. It's a must for all readers who want the best that shoujo (women's and girls) manga can provide - character-driven stories that relate to real personal and social issues. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Tomoko Taniguchi. Princess Prince is both a charming fantasy and adventure story. In this issue, follow the adventures of Brandon Walts, the romantic bandit who menaced and became friends with Princess Laurie and Prince Matthew. Like all Japanese shoujo (women's and girls comics), it's not just a fun and romantic adventure, but also a story with fully-developed characters in romantic situations. This is the second of four issues containing never-before-collected stories set in the Princess Prince universe, and is a humorous and romantic romp through the countryside controlled by Brandon's bandit gang. Taniguchi's style is at its liveliest and most engaging in this series. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Tomoko Taniguchi. Princess Prince is both a charming fairy tale and an adventure story, and an anthology of amazing and moving fantasy tales. In this issue, Tomoko Taniguchi turns to Indian mythology for her inspiration in a romantic tale of star-crossed lovers and cross-cultural magic that will move you deeply. Like all Japanese shoujo (women's and girls comics), it's not just a fun and romantic adventure, but also a story with fully developed characters in romantic situations. This is the second of four issues containing never-before-collected stories set in the Princess Prince universe, each one featuring all-new covers, never published anywhere before and especially drawn for CPM Manga by the writer/artist! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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By Tomoko Taniguchi. In this issue, the fan-favorite character, Emma the Angel Bird, returns in her own starring role! In this two-parter, mischievous Emma again gets involved in the love lives of the heirs to the Kingdom of Gemstone. This is the third of four issues containing never-before-collected stories set in the Princess Prince universe, each one featuring all-new covers, never published anywhere before, specially drawn for CPM Manga by Tomoko! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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By Tomoko Taniguchi. Fan-favorite character, Emma the Angel Bird, returns in her own starring role! In part 2 of a very special two-part story, the mischievous Emma once again gets involved in the love lives of the heirs to the Kingdom of Gemstone. This is the fourth of four issues containing never-before-collected stories set in the Princess Prince universe, each one featuring all-new covers, never published anywhere before, specially drawn for CPM Manga by Tomoko! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Yasunori Mitsunaga. Werewolves, demons, monsters, vampires. All these ferocious creatures are afraid of the same thing: the beautiful heroine of this new Del Rey Manga series, Princess Hime - an awesome warrior who fights off the forces of evil with a chainsaw and a smile. She looks great in a tiara, has magical powers to raise the dead, and she's on a mission with the help of her undead servant and a supercute robot! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 218 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $10.95.

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by Ryoji Minagawa High school student Ryo Takatsuki is about to have his world come crashing down. It all starts when a new transfer student threatens to kill Ryo for seemingly no reason at all. The trouble escalates as a group of black-suited thugs show up to harass Ryo, but he manages to escape thanks to his survival training. Do either of these mysterious incidents have to do with his right arm that, since an operation in kindergarten, has been able to heal at a miraculous rate? b&w, 64pg$3.25 Cover price $3.25.

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by Ryoji Minagawa Ryo discovers that Hayato, the new kid in town, is responsible for Katsumi's kidnapping. When the two start to fight, one of Hayato's arms transforms into a deformed superweapon. From out of nowhere, a third person appears armed with deadly claws. He was sent by a secret organization to come after both Hayato and Ryo. Will Ryo and Hayato team up against their common enemy or will it be a free for all? And what's going on with all these mutating arms and secret agents? b&w, 40pg$3.25 Cover price $3.25.

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By Ryoji Minagawa. A secret organization is after Ryo Takatsuki and Hayato Shingu because their arms can transform into deformed superweapons. They discover that there are two other people whose bodies do the same and decide to seek them out so that they can all team up against the secret organization that is hunting them down. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.25.

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By Ryoji Minagawa. Ryo Takatsuki and Hayato Shingu's arms can transform into grotesquely deformed superweapons. They discover the third ARMS - and he just transferred into their high school. But Takeshi Tomoe turns out to be a sniveling kid who is prone to getting beat up by bullies -- that is, until his ARMS activate...! 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.25.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Kaiu Shirai. Art and cover by Posuka Demizu.

Emma, Norman and Ray are the brightest kids at the Grace Field House orphanage. And under the care of the woman they refer to as "Mom," all the kids have enjoyed a comfortable life. One day, though, Emma and Norman uncover the dark truth of the outside world they are forbidden from seeing. The children of the orphanage are being raised as food for monsters, and their loving caretaker is behind it all! Emma and the others plan their escape, but can they make it out before it's too late...?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 16 - 2nd and later printings.

Written by Kaiu Shirai. Art and cover by Posuka Demizu.

In order to locate the Seven Walls, Emma and Ray find themselves trapped in a mysterious world. Can they escape this labyrinth and make the promise that will finally bring peace to this world? Meanwhile, Norman has his own plans...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Volume 19 - 1st printing.

Written by Kaiu Shirai. Art and cover by Posuka Demizu.

With the queen now dead, chaos envelops the demon world. Emma and her friends head back to Grace Field House in order to rescue the other children from Peter Ratri-- but can they make it in time? The final battle for the children's future begins!

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 216 pages, B&W.

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Volume 20 - 1st printing.

Written by Kaiu Shirai. Art and cover by Posuka Demizu.

Find out what becomes of Emma, Ray, Norman and the other children in the final volume of The Promised Neverland.

Life at Grace Field House had been good for Emma and her fellow orphans. While the daily studying and exams they had to take were tough, their loving caretaker provided them with delicious food and plenty of playtime. But when they discover the horrifying truth about why they are being kept at the orphanage, their lives change forever…

Back at Grace Field House, Emma faces Peter with the future of the demon world hanging in the balance. Meanwhile, something unexpected is happening in the demon capital. Can the children finally escape to the human world? And what fate awaits Emma at the end of her long journey?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 240 pages, B&W.

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1st printing. Collects Prophecy GN (2014-2015 Vertical) Vol. 1-3. Story and art by Tetsuya Tsutsui. Translated by Kumar Sivasubramanian. The mind twisting thriller series that was adapted into a life action film, is now in a new complete omnibus format! A newspaper-masked vigilante who broadcasts his acts of vengeance before committing them. A newly-formed police division tackling the new frontier of internet-based crime. As the sun rises on the Era of Information, can a group of people who found themselves at the bottom of the food chain rattle society through the web and avenge a fallen friend? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 650 pages, B&W. Rated 16+ Cover price $29.95.

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The Anime & Manga Fan Magazine is now covering all major Japanese animation from one issue to the other. The new bi-monthly format and the complete re-design of the interior and cover page will only confirm that Protoculture Addicts has become one of the best Japanese Animation Magazines on the market. Featured in this issue: Masamune Shiro's Appleseed & Haruhiko Mikimoto's GunBuster Volume 2. Cover price $2.95.

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This issue features an exclusive look at the now famous series Bubblegum Crisis, created by Sonoda Ken-Ichi. Also included is special coverage of the incoming Ultraman Great series in English. Cover price $2.95.

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Highlights include a Record of Lodoss War synopsis and design section, as well as optional RPG Mekton rules about Aura Battler Dunbine. New rules for Magic are also proposed for Mekton. Plus: an interview with Ben Dunn. Cover price $3.50.