Number in stock: 1 Weight: 400 g. Price: $11.50 Product type: Anime art book
Chara No! is an awesome "light novel" magazine, bringing you all of your favorite anime and manga stories in novel versions. Excellent for people studying Japanese with an intermediate level, this magazine also includes full color news pages of the latest anime series like Queen's Blade !But also manga chapters as long as a superb poster of Queen's Blade (see cover art). Get your limited March issue of The Sneaker today! 340 pages.
Number in stock: 8 Weight: 600 g. Price: $28.00 Product type: Hentai art book
With a large subculture devoted entirely to creating comic and graphic art, Japan appears to lead the globe in comic art, with many publications dedicated to just the creation. The most prominent is Comickers, a publication whose raison d'etre seems to be to teach the various methods of comic art creation directly from the professionals. In this side publication dedicated in this fourth volume to "show to show a world outlook," Comickers assembles a gathering of pros to teach us how it's done, and as always the lineup presented is staggering in its talent. It begins with an interview with Kei (famous for Vocaloid's Miku Hatsune) regarding character designs, background designs, color sketches, uses of color, and more. Other featured artists cover a range of topics from character design, story telling and plenty of sample work to inspire the artist and designer in you. Featured artist in this issue are Renjuro Kindaichi, Nitro+ Jun Suemi, Ono Natsume and Hasumi Miyako. An amazing book full of wisdom that artists attempting to upgrade their techniques will definitely want to check out. Includes a fold out poster of illustration by Kei. 128 pages, perfectbound. 8.25" x 11.75". Recommended for fans of "How to Draw Manga" books!
PAB418ef - a tale of memories TV Animation Complete File
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 700 g. Price: $34.00 Product type: Magazine with CD
One of the most popular moe-kei anime series to come along in recent years has been capital letter-challenged "ef - a tale of memories" and its sequel "ef - a tale of melodies," two outstanding series that deal with the most beautiful characters anime can conceive of. This artbook covers all characters over both anime series, presenting many visual images both from the anime and original over 140 pages.
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 800 g. Price: $12.00 Product type: Cosplay Magazine
Cosmode is the ultimate cosplay magazine for any cosplay and anime & game culture enthusiast. From in-studio taken pictures to convention coverage, advice and tutorials on how to make a great costume, this magazine is a must read publication. Each issue is more than 160 pages and full color, with tons of quality pictures. Best of all, you get a full anime costume pattern in each issue, ready for your sewing machine!
In this issue :Right off the bat this is a great issue, thanks to the cover with a perfect replica of the K-On! (Keton) girls on it, complete with accurate instruments. Inside find a treasure of beautiful anime costumes for you to gawk at or use a reference for a future cosplay design of your own, including Fate/stay night, Fullmetal Alchemist, Queen's Blade, Evangelion, and much more. You also get a huge feature of the K-On! players on the cover too, of course. Best of all, you get a computer pattern for you to sew yourself!
PHS982This is Animation -- Ponyo on the Cliff by Sea ~ Gake no Ue no Ponyo
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 400 g. Price: $14.00 Product type: movie film book
The Japanese both young and young at heart are excited about the latest Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli film about a cute goldfish that yearns to become human called Ponyo (a name that sounds like a bouncing ball or bubble, that you'll enjoy repeating just because it sounds so cute). This purchase is for an ultra cute comic of the story for you to enjoy. It details the story through various cells used from the film with original Japanese text. Designed for children, it also includes furigana pronunciation guides for the tougher to read kanji, making it a great study supplement for the avid Japanese language student. Included is a poster that on the reverse side features Ponyo dance as demonstrated by the cute voice actress herself Yuria Nara. Makes a great inspirational item for artists too.
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 1500 g. Price: $10.00 Product type: Manga Magazine
One of the most popular manga that both the young and young at heart flock to each month to get their fix for the latest in popular stories is the famed Shonen Ace. Now available at J-List, this thick, slick, hip manga features some of the best artists and stories in Japan today in a telephone book-thick issue. All stories are written in full kanji with furigana to help those learning Japanese showcasing 18 different tales, occasional specials, omake ("freebies") all done in a mixture of monochrome or color formats. 950+ pages a month -- a massive treat for manga collectors who want to stay on the bleeding edge of modern Japanese manga! IN THIS ISSUE: Featured stories include The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi, Macross Frontier, Keroro Sunso, Kura Kura Ku, Fate Stay Night, Ratman, the parody manga of Evangelion and Haruhi, and more. As always, each issue features full Kanji with furigana pronunciation, making it an excellent supplement for learners of the Japanese language. This months freebie is a great CD full of music and drama of the manga in the book. 1000 pages of awesome content here!
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 1000 g. Price: $10.00 Product type: Anime Manga Magazine
Young Ace is the big brother of Shonen Ace, one of the most popular manga magazine. Now available at J-List, this thick, slick, hip manga features some of the best artists and stories in Japan today in a telephone book-thick issue. All stories are written in full kanji with furigana to help those learning Japanese showcasing 15 different tales, occasional specials, omake ("freebies") all done in a mixture of monochrome or color formats. 750+ pages a month -- a massive treat for manga collectors who want to stay on the bleeding edge of modern Japanese manga! IN THIS ISSUE: Featured stories include the new Evangelion series, Summer Wars, Shunpuouka, Yuzu Chu, Isuca, Uppote and more. This months freebie is a special Evangelion Mouse pad!
This item can be ordered. Weight: 350 g. Price: $18.00 Product type: Anime Manga Anthology
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An awesome official doujinshi anthology collection for fans of the popular Persona game, featuring a selection of beautifully illustrated stories by twelve different artists. The stories range from highly dramatic to comedy 4-koma stories which are great to read. This book focuses on the original Persona game story and characters. 120 pages.
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Number in stock: 1 Weight: 1300 g. Price: $12.00 Product type: Manga Magazine
There are manga out there, and then there are manga, with an incredible So, there are monthly manga out there that give you a lot of pages of great comics to read, and then there are extremely serious art comics like Afternoon, one of the best out there. The November 2009 edition of monthly manga serial Afternoon contains the latest installments of stories we all know and love: Ah My Goddess, Mugen no Junin, Spirit-damashii, Tenjho Tenge and more. With more than 950 pages, this is the thickest manga magazine we have. This month's issue is sure to provide enough reading material for even the most ardent manga fan!
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 900 g. Price: $7.50 Product type: Anime monthly magazine
Another wonderful issue of Comic REX is in stock: 600+ pages of quality manga written with furigana pronunciations (making it recommended for those studying Japanese) and printed in the satisfying "phone book" format that are great to read. Currently running more than 20 manga offerings, including The Girl Who Leapt Through Space, the official Touhou monthly manga, the Etrian Odyssey 2 official manga, Te to Te TRYON!, the new manga from GTO artist Tohru Fujisawa Reverend D Zero, and much more. Each issue will feature various free stuff, too, Twinkle Saber Nova pencil board you get free in this issue. (Note: offerings will naturally vary from month to month). REX is also the home of the Kannagi manga.
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 500 g. Price: $12.50 Product type: Anime magazine
Megami Creators is *the* premiere quarterly artbook-style magazine that showcases the work of the hottest upcoming and veteran talent of Japan's bishoujo ("pretty girl") art world. This latest installment of the perfect-bound archival quality magazine features the work of: Bekankou, Shina You, Tiv, Ishiki, Kouji Ogata, Hinata Mutsuki, Komorikei and many more! Also includes a focus on 'Training with Hinako' and the last Queen's Blade Rebellion characters. For the latest word on "more" in artistic magazine form, look no further then Megami Creators. 100 pages (74 color), from Gakken publishing. Cover illustration also included as a Giant Poster!
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 800 g. Price: $16.00 Product type: Otome Game Magazine
For fans of yaoi / BL games and the always fun otome games, with stories centered on girls seeking love with gorgeous male characters, we present a great new issue of B's Log.
The October 2009 issue is is very nice, featuring tons of visual information from the newest games n Japan, including S.Y.K., Lucian Bee's, Takeru ~ Voice of Prince, Death Connection, Gold Corda 2 (the "Neo Romance Game" for girls), and more. Free poster and free CD-ROM make this a great item for you!
This item is in stock in San Diego. Shipping (within USA): $18.00 Price: $32.00 Product type: Manga Illustration Book
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How to Draw Manga is a series the coolest manga on the market today! Illustrated and written by the famous Tadashi Ozawa who is known for his work on Laputa, Akira, The Record of Lodoss War and Yawara! Now, only available for a limited time, you can get a set of these popular How to Draw Manga books in one bundle. These thick "Bibles of Drawing" are just what you need to take your artistic levels to the next stage. With this purchase, you'll get the How to Draw Manga: Colorful Costumes, Maids and Miko, Guns and Military Vol. 1, Guns and Military Vol. 2 and Costume Collection A day in a life of a Japanese school girl. All written in English! Purchase this bundle and save! Artists to enthusiasts and fans will all love this thick book of all color illustrations.
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Number in stock: 2 Weight: 1400 g. Price: $8.50 Product type: Monthly Manga Magazine
One of the most popular manga that both the young and young at heart flock to each month to get their fix for the latest in popular stories is the famed Shonen Ace. Now available at J-List, this thick, slick, hip manga features some of the best artists and stories in Japan today in a telephone book-thick issue. All stories are written in full kanji with furigana to help those learning Japanese showcasing 18 different tales, occasional specials, omake ("freebies") all done in a mixture of monochrome or color formats. 950+ pages a month -- a massive treat for manga collectors who want to stay on the bleeding edge of modern Japanese manga! IN THIS ISSUE: See a mind-blowing 805 pages of super manga for you, including such titles as Keroro Gunso (Sgt. Frog), The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Mirai Nikki (Future Diary), Fate/stay night, Death! Communication, and more -- 27 manga chapters in all! You also get free stuff, like the Haruhi-chan keychain and posters!
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 300 g. Price: $9.25 Product type: all ages manga (B6 size)
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"The 21st century four panel manga begins here." So proclaims the cover of this new 10th anniversary commemorative edition of Azumanga Daioh, reissued in a handsome collectable format across three B6-size volumes. Now famous for his ongoing manga Yotsubato!, author and illustrator Azuma Kiyohiko saw his rise to fame in this monthly series of vertical four-panel comic strips chronicling the humor and wit in the daily lives of a group of average, yet extraordinary, high school girls.
Each volume of the three in this updated edition chronicles a full year in the life of the characters, divided monthly, and concludes with 16 pages of all new Azumanga Daioh strips serialized throughout 2009, and compiled here for the first time - making these volumes the most complete Azumanga set to date.
This is volume one of three, spanning 232 pages (including 16 all new pages of comic strips) and showcasing the adventures of Chiyo, Tomo, Yomi, Sakaki, Osaka, Kagura, and Kaori, as they work and play through their first year of high school together.
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EMN692Azumanga Daioh Renewal ver. 2 ~ Second Grade
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 300 g. Price: $9.25 Product type: all ages manga (B6 size)
(What is this?)
"The 21st century four panel manga begins here." So proclaims the cover of this new 10th anniversary commemorative edition of Azumanga Daioh, reissued in a handsome collectable format across three B6-size volumes. Now famous for his ongoing manga Yotsubato!, author and illustrator Azuma Kiyohiko saw his rise to fame in this monthly series of vertical four-panel comic strips chronicling the humor and wit in the daily lives of a group of average, yet extraordinary, high school girls.
Each volume of the three in this updated edition chronicles a full year in the life of the characters, divided monthly, and concludes with 16 pages of all new Azumanga Daioh strips serialized throughout 2009, and compiled here for the first time - making these volumes the most complete Azumanga set to date.
This is volume two of three, spanning 264 pages (including 16 all new pages of comic strips) and showcasing the adventures of Chiyo, Tomo, Yomi, Sakaki, Osaka, Kagura, and Kaori, as they work and play through their second year of high school together.
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Number in stock: 4 Weight: 300 g. Price: $9.25 Product type: all ages manga (B6 size)
(What is this?)
"The 21st century four panel manga begins here." So proclaims the cover of this new 10th anniversary commemorative edition of Azumanga Daioh, reissued in a handsome collectable format across three B6-size volumes. Now famous for his ongoing manga Yotsubato!, author and illustrator Azuma Kiyohiko saw his rise to fame in this monthly series of vertical four-panel comic strips chronicling the humor and wit in the daily lives of a group of average, yet extraordinary, high school girls.
Each volume of the three in this updated edition chronicles a full year in the life of the characters, divided monthly, and concludes with 16 pages of all new Azumanga Daioh strips serialized throughout 2009, and compiled here for the first time - making these volumes the most complete Azumanga set to date.
This is volume three of three, spanning 256 pages (including 16 all new pages of comic strips) and showcasing the adventures of Chiyo, Tomo, Yomi, Sakaki, Osaka, Kagura, and Kaori, as they work and play through their third and final year of high school together.
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Number in stock: 7 Weight: 1500 g. Price: $8.50 Product type: Manga Magazine
One of the most popular manga that both the young and young at heart flock to each month to get their fix for the latest in popular stories is the famed Shonen Ace. Now available at J-List, this thick, slick, hip manga features some of the best artists and stories in Japan today in a telephone book-thick issue. All stories are written in full kanji with furigana to help those learning Japanese showcasing 18 different tales, occasional specials, omake ("freebies") all done in a mixture of monochrome or color formats. 950+ pages a month -- a massive treat for manga collectors who want to stay on the bleeding edge of modern Japanese manga! IN THIS ISSUE: Featured stories include The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi, Macross Frontier, Keroro Sunso, Kura Kura Ku, Fate Stay Night, Ratman, the parody manga of Evangelion and Haruhi, and more. As always, each issue features full Kanji with furigana pronunciation, making it an excellent supplement for learners of the Japanese language. This month you get a cool freebee, a cool inflatable toy of from the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya-chan that you can hug.
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 750 g. Price: $14.00 Product type: Bishojo Game magazine
Those yearning for the inside scoop on all things moe and bishoujo, your search is over! J-List is proud to present Comptiq (also Romanized as Compeac), a definitive monthly who's-who of beautiful anime and game girls with complete, full-color news and in-depth articles on the latest and greatest hit characters in Japan. Not only is this 350+ page magazine loaded with beautiful moe-kei (super cute anime) manga and visuals exploring the current gorgeous characters in anime and PC dating-sim games in Japan today, you also get lots of free stuff.
This October 2009 issue features articles with Princess Camellia Party, Fate/Stay Night, Melty Blood, Canaan... Latest eroge news and also 200 pages of manga Da Capo II, Kiss on my Deity, Lucky Star, Type-Moon... and goodies such as reversible fold out posters of Kiss X Lord X Darjeeling and Tears Series, Lucky Star Postcards and a penciling board. Get yours before they're gone!
Number in stock: 10 Shipping: $5 Airmail (US/Can) Price: $14.50 Product type: Study Book
Japanese kanji - the written characters adapted from Chinese - were originally drawings of images from real life. Japanese comic books and cartoons now provide fresh images to help us learn. "Kanji de Manga" uses today's manga images to make the kanji learning process fun and easy for "Otaku" of all ages. Enjoy the pictures and practice, you'll be reading and writing basic Japanese in no time at all!
For your convenience, this book is stocked in San Diego.
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 400 g. Price: $12.00 Product type: Hobby Figure Magazine
In the world, there are cool things and then there are cool things. Model Graphix, a magazine dedicated to bringing you information on the very best anime toys and models, with every issue just overflowing with fabulous pictures of the coolest items from Japan: completed models, garage kids, limited edition toys and mass-produced figures, and more! This issue focuses on "Macross the Dream Fighter" and has a special look at the awesome mecha of the Macross world, especially Macross Frontier. Also tons of info on the newest anime figures, garage kits, modeling and more.
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 750 g. Price: $28.00 Product type: Figure Shashinshu
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When you think "Queen's Blade," for many fans the first thing that comes to mind along with the series of scantily clad combat artbook heroines is the equally skimpy line of character figures that has accompanied it. The history of Queen's Blade figures is chronicled here for the first time, in gorgeous full-color photographs, showing off the amazing detail and craftsmanship of the Excellent Model CORE lineup from Megahouse as well as many other Queen's Blade inspired figures from other makers. Fans of sexy characters and figures alike will enjoy this collector's edition artbook, 120 pages, A4 size from Hobby Japan publishing.
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Number in stock: 1 Weight: 700 g. Price: $36.00 Product type: Monthly manga magazine
For fans of beautiful Japanese women and high quality glossy photobooks, we recommend this nice offering from Ai-chan, The cute busty idol smiles sweetly as she shows her sexy bikini body to you, with pictures shot by the seaside, on a beautiful rocky terrain, in a forest, and so on. Photographed by Kiyoshi Kimura.
This magazine will be available every month Weight: 800 g. Price: $14.00 + shipping/mo. revolving, or $248 annual Product type: Revolving magazine subscription (monthly)
Those yearning for the inside scoop on all things moe and bishoujo, your search is over! J-List is proud to present Comptiq (also Romanized as Compeac), a definitive monthly who's-who of beautiful anime and game girls with complete, full-color news and in-depth articles on the latest and greatest hit characters in Japan. Not only that - each 350-page magazine is packed to bursting with extras including a fold-out poster, regularly featured manga, and special additions that in the past have included figures, calendars, artbooks, and even pillowcases and bed sheets - from sources as diverse as Shuffle, Fate/stay night, Lucky Star, Haruhi Suzumiya, Honey Coming, Tears, H2O, Da Capo II PS, ToHeart2 Another Days, Fortune Artereal, and Evangelion! Whether you're following the latest trends in bishoujo games and anime, looking for beautiful character art or exceptional extras, this is a magazine that will compliment the collection of even the most devoted fan. Recommended for fans of Megami Magazine, Dengeki G'z and all forms of hentai and bishoujo game culture. By MediaMix.
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Number in stock: 3 Weight: 600 g. Price: $16.00 Product type: Costume Magazine
The one common staple of an anime or comic convention are cosplayers, known in Japan as the 'Layers in Japanese otaku slang, and J-List carries many excellent resouces for your anime costume life. Each issue of Dengeki Layers is loaded with top quality cosplay information and color photographs showing off the best cosplay creations by both professional cosplayers and really talented amateurs.
In This Issue: Another great issue of this fabulous cosplay magazine, you can see tons of pro and amateur costumes here, including Gundam 00, Lelouche of the Rebellion, Miku Hatsune and all the Vocaloid characters, Macross Frontier, Touhou, Gurren Lagann.
This magazine will be available quarterly Weight: 700 g. Price: $12.50 Product type: Revolving quarterly magazine subscription
Manga (comics) is a piece of Japanese culture that the Japanese can proudly boast about, not only because of their fantastic work, but their ability to appeal to a wide variety of audiences. Shonen Ace and Ultra Jump are among the two most popular publications that bring you the latest and greatest adventure stories for hungry readers to consume. J-List is happy to add to their list of publications, Comic Yuri Hime, a delightful publication that caters to the female crowd. Published quarterly, it features around 15 - 20 stories with a central focus on Yuri or female relationships (such as the story "Nana" for example). Stories range from fantasy to modern pieces with romantic nuances to add a light feminine touch to your reading. A great inspirational piece in both illustration and story work that both guys and gals will enjoy, all in a telephone book thick format. Each issue is approximately 300 - 400 pages in length with a mixture of full color and black and white illustrations. Also makes a great study item, immersing you into real vocabulary used in typical Japanese conversations rather than the formulaic dry textbooks you'll constantly exposed to. Note: while these yuri manga explore female/female romantic relationships, there is no adult content in Yuri Hime.
This magazine subscription can be purchased on a revolving basis (billed monthly or as each issue comes in) or annually (for a flat fee w/ SAL shipping included).
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PB890Genki Workbook 1 ~ An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese 1
Number in stock: 7 Weight: 400 g. Price: $24.50 Product type: Study Book
One of the questions we get asked at J-List a lot is, "I want to start learning Japanese, what book do you recommend?" Most textbooks are entirely dry, uninteresting, and cannot follow a student's pace, leaving students frustrated. However, a new series by The Japan Times has recently taken Japanese language for foreigners by storm, and comes highly recommended by anyone who has taken it -- Genki, An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese. The entire course has 23 lessons, guiding the student from the beginning until the student has mastered elementary grammar and can read not only hiragana and katakana but over 300 of the most commonly used kanji as well.
Each lesson has: 1) a dialogue introducing vocabulary and grammar in a situation the student may find familiar; 2) a list of the vocabulary with hiragana, katakana, kanji and English meaning; 3) grammar with full explanations in English; 4) interesting usage notes; 5) several pages of practice questions designed to be fun and interesting incorporating dialogue skills, writing skills, and thinking skills; 6) additional vocabulary. Each lesson also has a complementary lesson in hiragana/katakana/kanji, with reading and writing exercises. The separate workbook has more writing exercises and kanji writing practice. This is simply the recommended textbook for anyone beginning Japanese up to 3rd level in the JLPT.
THIS BOOK: This is the workbook complementing textbook I. Each lesson follows what has been learned in the corresponding lesson in the textbook, with written exercises to test comprehension of grammar and vocabulary (approximately 6-8 pages of material per lesson). A separate kanji section is included, with space to practice writing kanji, and questions to test kanji knowledge with meanings and readings of the kanji. The pages can be torn out to hand in as assignment (the pages are perforated), and there is space at the top for name. A perfect complement to the textbook and an excellent way to practice and test what has been learned. 7" x 10" (18 x 25.5 cm) 136 pages, card cover perfectbound.
The Genki Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese Series:
Number in stock: 8 Weight: 950 g. Price: $38.00 Product type: Anime illustrations
This is a new artbook from Yasu, the leading artist for the popular Toradora anime. Filled with completely awesome full page pictures, full color, this artbook is the Tora Dora illustration bible you've been waiting for, with many images of Taiga, Ayumi, Minori, and the rest. Printed on high grade quality paper, fans don't want to miss this collector's item.
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Number in stock: 4 Weight: 1000 g. Price: $7.50 Product type: Manga magazine
It's time for a new issue of Comic REX, offering 600+ pages of quality manga written with furigana pronunciations (making it recommended for those studying Japanese) and printed in the satisfying "phone book" format that are great to read. Currently running more than 20 manga offerings, including The Girl Who Leapt Through Space, The Heroism, LL Sister, Shinobu no Ichi, and much more. Each issue will feature various free stuff, too, like the pencil board from The Girl Who Leapt Through Space, included free in this issue.
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 600 g. Price: $16.50 Product type: Costume Magazine
The one common staple of an anime or comic convention are cosplayers, known in Japan as the 'Layers in Japanese otaku slang, and J-List carries many excellent resouces for your anime costume life. Each issue of Dengeki Layers is loaded with top quality cosplay information and color photographs showing off the best cosplay creations by both professional cosplayers and really talented amateurs.
In This Issue: See tons of elegant anime cosplay recreated for you, Masamune, Sengoku Basara, Clannad, Macross Frontier, Naurto, Touhou, and more. Tons of information on "How to be a Layer."
PAB619Official Book Pixiv Annual 2009 ~ Pixiv Nenkan 2009
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 1200 g. Price: $48.00 Product type: illustrations
When it comes to the artist community, there's only one place to go - Pixiv. For those unfamilar with Pixiv, it's a place where artists can upload their work and network with other like minded artsits. Boasting over 180 million illustrations, and 3.6 billion page views, this site is no doubt one of the best community sites for original works by both amateur and professional illustrators. And now, the Pixiv community produces their annual Official Art collection book for 20009 - Pixiv Nenkan 2009. Inside you'll find over 256 pages of original artwork from the kawaii (cute) to the eroi (sexy) all in breath taking full color. Artists include Terumi, Ninton, Bazu, Popoin and more. Fantastic renditions of popular vocaloid characters Miku Hatsune, Rin and Ren, elf girls, women in bikinis, Black Rock Shooter illustration work and tons of other great artwork that we know all fans of Japanse modern artwork are sure to be fascinated with. Great for aspiring character designers, illustrators and graphic designers.
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 400 g. Price: $8.00 Product type: hobby magazine
In the world, there are cool things and then there are cool things. Model Graphix, a new magazine dedicated to bringing you information on the very best anime toys and models, with every issue just overflowing with fabulous pictures of the coolest items from Japan: completed models, garage kids, limited edition toys and mass-produced figures, and more! This issue features an in depth photo collection and analyze of The Unknown Real KUMMEN series such as Hellgate and Blackrain, excellent robot collections from Macross, Gundam, WWII planes and ships modeling sections, and Japan's excellent plastic model kits are all well represented. A model lover's paradise, get this issue today!
PHS108My-Hime and My-Otome Figure Special ~ Mai Hime and Mai Otome Figure Maniacs
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 600 g. Price: $34.00 Product type: Figure magazine
Fans of Japanese figure culture will certainly recognize the characters from Mai-Hime. This special photo collection by Dengeki Hobby pays homage to the world of My-Hime by completely dedicating each page to the series. Excellent details of each figure from all sides, front, side, and even rear with close ups to show the quality craftsmanship of these works of art. Occasional illustrations from the original cells show the attention of detail created in these statues making them literally come to life right out of the imagination. This is an absolute must have for fans. This photobook/ artbook also includes a double sided poster fold out poster.
This magazine will be available every month Weight: 800 g. Price: $6.5 + shipping/mo. revolving, or $433.20 annual Product type: Revolving magazine subscription (bi-monthly)
A great manga magazine for fans of high quality shoujo (girl's manga), this is the popular Sho-Comi (also written Shocomi or Sho-komi), which delivers 400+ pages of satisfying shojo manga do you every two weeks. Each issue of this outstanding comic delivers the most interesting and dramatic girls' stories, with interesting themes and stories by artists like Kozue Chiba, Yuki Shiraishi, Ai Mizuse and many more -- 9+ segments in each issue! Best of all, you get cool free stuff in some issues, like a collectable pencil case and other great items, which will be included with the issues we send you.
This magazine subscription can be purchased on a revolving basis, which means that we'll reserve each issue for you and send it to you as it comes in automatically (the manga is published every two weeks). There's no need to pre-pay, and you can quit your subscription or change to another magazine at any time. Does not contain nudity, but some themes might not be appropriate for younger readers.
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This item can be ordered. Weight: 1000 g. Price: $38.00 Product type: Game illustrations with DVD (zoned for region 2 only)
Fans of Monster Hunter series, attention please! This preorder is for the ultimate Monster Hunter Encyclopedia, "Hunter Daizen G", which combines the 2 previously released books Hunter Daizen & Hunter Daizen 2, including bonuses and 2 DVDs! Everything you ever wanted to know about Monster Hunter is included in this collection. Players and fans should get this collector's book today.
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EMN389Itasha Club Aug 2008 vol. 1 ~ The Charmind Car Magazine vol. 1
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 600 g. Price: $17.50 Product type: hobby magazine
Itasha is a unique blend of Japanese otakuism and import car fanaticism rolled into one tight package. Travel to Akihabara nowadays, and you'll find off into street corners or in front of electronic shops these sports cars, lovingly decorated with anime characters from your favorite shows. For those who want gather ideas on how to make your ride decked out in style like the diehard enthusiasts here in Japan, Itasha Club is one of the best resources for you. This Aug edition features a cool 69 ALF Aromeo 1750 GTV decked out with Strike Witches, Drifters using a Toyota Celica decorated with Louise from Zero no Tsuka Ma, introductions to anime characters that are recommended for decorating the roof or your car and even itasha style scooters decked out with your favorite anime characters. Very Kakko ii!
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Number in stock: 5 Weight: 700 g. Price: $12.80 Product type: Anime Magazine
A newcomer in the world of more & bishoujo characters magazines, this is NyanType, a Megami-like magazine, full of sexy girls chara posters, articles on the latest bishoujo anime series and more. Featuring series and characters from Strike Witches, Haruhi, Magical Lyrical Girl Nanoha, Queen's blade, Gurren Lagann, Koihime Musou and more many more, this new magazine is just an awesome release for every moe character fans.
IN THIS ISSUE : 18 super sexy pin-up posters and articles featuring Haruhi-chan, Strike Witches, To Love-ru, Queen's Blade, Shangri-la, Magical Lyrical Girl Nanoha Strikers, Kiss on My Deity, Saki, Da Capo If, Tears to Tiara, Koihime Musou and many more! Get your hands on this collector first issue of Nyan Type! + comes with an illustration collection from Magical Lyrical Girl Nanoha Strikers.
ALK006Using Manga to Improve Your Japanese Conversational Skills ~ Manga de Manabu Nihongo Kaiwajutsu
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 500 g. Price: $28.50 Product type: Study book with CD
Here's a unique approach to learning Japanese, with manga, the unique visual comics that have been popular in Japan ever since the days of ukiyo-e artist Hokusai, who coined the term (it literally means "whimsical pictures"). This text takes you through many everyday situations in Japan using manga to illustrate cultural points, and gives you lots of reading practice. Features 12 chapters with topics such as introductions, invitations, asking for help and directions, casual conversation, and apologizing. Includes listening CD, too.
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Number in stock: 1 Weight: 400 g. Price: $52.00 Product type: Anime Guidebook
The official Guide Book for Aris, the virtual maid, will soon come in stock! Be sure to preorder your own. Comes with a full new room for Aris!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have your own virtual, interactive figure? The idea popularized in anime such as Hand Maid May has finally come to life! Meet Dennou Figure (Cyber Figure) ARis, a 3D "holographic" figure displayed on your computer screen that you can interact with in real life through the manipulation of a special positioning box, paddle, and web camera
Using the proprietary GTE AR Framework software you're able to interact with ARis in a variety of ways, including touching to see her reaction, changing her clothes, and "stopping time" to catch her in various poses. You can also give her presents with the special included present cards, and see her excited reaction! Not only that - she's voiced by famous voice actress Yukana (CC in Code Geass), so you know you'll love the way she reacts to you.
This Guide book features all you ever wanted to know about Aris, including a step by step making of to the final product, but also exclusive illustrations and gravure gallery of all our poses! Also featured, an interview of the voice actress Yukana. This book comes with a private room for Aris, with shower included! Don't miss this add-on for your virtual maid!
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HOW015How to Draw Manga -- Guns and Military Vol. 2
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 560 g. Price: $9.50 Product type: Manga Illustration Book
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Here is one of the coolest manga on the market today -- a how to draw manga book in English! The starting point for all new manga artists and fans of manga. Illustrated and written as a collaboration piece between Tatsuro Ozaki and Unkaku Koyama both of whom have worked on such famous manga and anime projects as Bastard! And Macross 7. This book walks you through the steps of how to draw Miko and Maids.
This thick book speaks on subjects such as domestic servant costumes, ruffles, bowing, positions (standing sitting), shading, editing, shrine maidens, various miko attire, shoes and adornments, bowing and more. An incredible wealth of knowledge no one is going to want to be without.
Artists to enthusiasts and fans will all love this thick book of B&W illustrations. Straight from Japan. 135 pages.
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