This magazine will be available every month Weight: 950 g. Price: $7.00 + shipping/mo. revolving, or $184 annual
Product type: Monthly magazine subscription
By popular request, J-List is proud to offer one of the most popular comic & presents manga, Comic Coro Coro. This super-thick (over *800* pages!) manga is great not just because of the regular installments of Pokemon, Doraemon, Zoids, Spinner, and many other popular Japanese manga -- each issue also comes with a great selection of rare and highly collectible stickers, cards, mini-posters, and more. Filled with a huge selection of Japan's most popular manga as well as excellent color pages detailing everything that's popular in Japan today, this is a great item for you every month! Each issue always includes full kanji with furigana pronunciation making it a perfect supplement for students of the Japanese language.
This magazine subscription can be purchased on a revolving basis (where we'll reserve and bill each issue as it comes in) or annually (for a flat fee w/ SAL shipping included).
Note: if you purchase the "revolving magazine subsciption" option, we will send each issue to you automatically until you ask us to stop.
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.
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: 1 Weight: 900 g. Price: $7.50
Product type: Monthly Manga
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J-List is happy to carry the popular Comic REX under our popular monthly "reserve subscription" system, and it's a manga you will love: 600+ pages of quality manga written with furigana pronunciations 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, like the Kannagi document protector, an awesome Touhou insert featuring the best characters and more. (Note: offerings will naturally vary from month to month). REX is also the home of the Kannagi manga.
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 350 g. Price: $11.00
Product type: Revoltech Figure
Mameshiba are the latest form of kawaiiness from Japan featuring trivia wielding bean dogs with a cute childlike voice that's sure to satisfy your need for all things Moe with one look. A great item that'll keep your company and shine your way through the dark times are these cute push lights. A decorative item that will help you save electricity and keep you from stubbing our toes in the dark too! This is the chili bean shiba version.
Grab these adorable pet companions while you can. Scheduled to release in June 2009.
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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 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.
Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)
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 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.
Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)
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.
Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)
PRE-ORDER NOW Weight: 300 g. Price: $17.50
Product type: K-ON! Item
K-On! (also spelled as Keion) is an anime series derived from the four-panel comic strip manga that's written and illustrated by Kakifly. The story revolves around four Japanese high school girls who join a light music club to keep it from being abolished. For those who enjoy the series, and have always wanted to cuddle next to the adorable Ritsu Tainaka, you'll be delighted to hear that Banpresto is releasing an uber cute plush doll of the ultra kawaii character. Measures 21 cm (8.3 inches).
This is a preorder that's scheduled for release in December 2009.
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 200 g. Price: $70.00
Product type: PSP Anime Game
Fate/Unlimited Codes is the legendary 2D fighting for fans of the Fate/Stay Night franchise which lets you try your combat skills against Saber, Archer, Rin Tohsaka, Rider, and even Dark Saber! Preorder this amazing title and we'll ship it to you when it's released in June 2009!
About this software product: This is a standard Sony PSP UDM game made for the Japanese market. It is compatible with PSP hardware (all versions) from around the world. Note that the software itself and game manual are in Japanese, so it may be a challenge for some to figure out all aspects of the game at first.
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 200 g. Price: $8.50
Product type: Anime manga (B6 size)
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Kannagi (aka Crazy Shrine Maidens) is a comedy, magic themed manga originally published by Comic REX that's recently been made into a full fledged anime. The story revolves around the protagonist Jin Mikuriya who carves a statue out of a sacred tree that comes to life in the form of a Goddess. For fans of the series here is an cool anthology comic that regroups 18 small sequels based on Kannagi and drawn by various skilled artist. Very funny to read, this is a item that we highly recommend for all Kannagi fans. Volume two. 140 pages Features full furigana, hiragana characters over kanji to help students read.
Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 200 g. Price: $8.50
Product type: Anime manga (B6 size)
(What is this?)
Kannagi (aka Crazy Shrine Maidens) is a comedy, magic themed manga originally published by Comic REX that's recently been made into a full fledged anime. The story revolves around the protagonist Jin Mikuriya who carves a statue out of a sacred tree that comes to life in the form of a Goddess. For fans of the series here is an cool anthology comic that regroups 15 small sequels based on Kannagi and drawn by various skilled artist. Very funny to read, this is a item that we highly recommend for all Kannagi fans. Volume one. 140 pages. Features full furigana, hiragana characters over kanji to help students read.
Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)
PRE-ORDER NOW Weight: 250 g. Price: $17.50
Product type: One Piece Item
Cosplayers looking for a great character to cosplay as, here's one that's from the anime series One Piece. This is a funky trademark hat from the character Tony Tony Chopper which measures 30x26x21 cm (12x10x8 inches) and is made of a soft cotton material. Great for Halloween, comic conventions, cosplay events, or simply just to attract attention with a fun and fresh style.
This magazine will be available every month Weight: 950 g. Price: $7.00 + shipping/mo. revolving, or $245 annual
Product type: Revolving magazine subscription (monthly)
J-List is happy to carry the popular Comic REX under our popular monthly "reserve subscription" system, and it's a manga you will love: 600+ pages of quality manga written with furigana pronunciations 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, like the Kannagi document protector, an awesome Touhou insert featuring the best characters and more. (Note: offerings will naturally vary from month to month.) REX is also the home of the Kannagi manga.
Just $8 + shipping per issue, or $257 for a year pre-paid with SAL shipping included (which comes with one month free).
This is a revolving magazine subsciption item. Each issue will be automatically sent to you until you ask us to stop.
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 650 g. Price: $10.00
Product type: manga magazine
Here's another outstanding issue of Dengeki Maoh (Mao), a super thick manga magazine with 500+ pages of manga goodness for you. Each issue is a phonebook thick publication by Media Works that's chock full of original stories which range from comedy, to high paced adventures in other worlds, and of course all the trimmings of cute Moe culture from Japan that you've come to know and love. And with all issues, a special section is dedicated to previews of top games to be released in Japan for the game consoles Nintendo Wii, XBOX 360, and the PS3! In addition to the wonderful stories and game reviews, Dengeki Maoh is chock full of extras such as extra large posters, special pocket fan books, and full page full color artwork by Japan's top artists that you'll love to collect. In this May 2009 issue see top manga stories like Tales of the Abyss/Destiny, Persona 4, Tanuki de Pon, Star Ocean 2, 1 Love 9, Greed Package Unlimited, Spice and Wolf, World Destructions and more. You get a complete Maoh Character Guide, a full doujinshi style artbook to pull out and read, posters and more! A whopping 580 pages of pure manga fun!
PRE-ORDER NOW Weight: 250 g. Price: $17.50
Product type: K-ON! Item
K-On! (also spelled as Keion) is a new anime series derived from the four-panel comic strip manga that's written and illustrated by Kakifly. The story revolves around four Japanese high school girls who join a light music club to keep it from being abolished. For those who enjoy the series, and have always wanted to cuddle next to the adorable Mio Akiyama, you'll be delighted to hear that Banpresto is releasing an uber cute plush doll of the ultra kawaii character. Measures 21 cm (8.3 inches).
This is a preorder that's scheduled for release in December 2009.
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 400 g. Price: $12.00
Product type: car magazine
The Low Riding culture has truly grown in it's own with in the past several years. Known for the flashy paint jobs, and wild parties, the Low Riding culture original was popular among the Chicano culture but quickly spread into popular urban youth culture which has cross many different cultures, so much that even Japan has their own community of die hard "Low Riders." Enjoy the world of Low Riding culture through the eyes of Japan, filled with both familiar as well as refreshingly new aspects that are indicative of the Japanese touch. With information on car modifications, upcoming events and car shows, this magazine even features some of the ladies that make the Japanese Low Riding culture so popular. Each issue always includes a full layout of the cover model, many of which are either gravure models or steamy AV idols.
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 600 g. Price: $34.00
Product type: Bilingual Comic
Doraemon is possibly the most beloved character in all of manga and anime, the anime has been watched for generations and the manga loved by young and old alike. Here is a three volume set about the famous cat-shaped robot, republishing the first Doraemon comics from 1974, in a bilingual format, perfect for students of Japanese as well as fans of Doraemon. The original artwork is preserved in right-to-left format, with English written in the dialogue balloons and the Japanese written outside the panel. Sound effects have Japanese-English translation as well. These books are great for not only learning Japanese but make great reading, these comics are as funny today as they were 30 years ago and offer an interesting peek into Japanese culture. Each volume of the three volume set is 60 pages, size is 4 3/4" x 7 1/4". (12 x 18.7 cm).
PB803Culture in Japan -- Living Japanese Through Comics
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 300 g. Price: $18.00
Product type: Study Item
Often we are asked by customers what is the best way to study Japanese and often our answer is, to find something that you enjoy about the Japanese language and culture and use that to help facilitate your studies. Whether movies, J-pop, or comics, you'll find yourself with boundless energy to study when you eagerly want to know what people are talking about. This book by Ask Digital Japan is an excellent series for both the beginner and seasoned veteran to quickly learn the Japanese language in no time. Focusing on the lush comic culture that Japan is known for, this paperback supplement gives you a four image comic and goes into great detail about the meaning of each word and the translation of the dialog in plain English. Definitely catering to foreigners and beginners, the comic strips are written in romaji (Roman Alphabet), Hiragana, and Kanji (with furigana pronouncation included), and meanings of key vocabulary words to help anyone develop the Japanese language. Although it is recommended that a student have at least a semester of study (to read the hiragana and basic Kanji), with dedicated effort and practice, beginners will be able to speak in simple phrases in no time.
This edition focuses on the cultural aspects of Japan that one will experience throughout the well defined four seasons, which include New Years Day celebration, summer fireworks festivals, Sakura viewing and more. With countless tidbits that you'll learn in each comic strip, you'll be sure to chuckle at the whimsical antics at the characters that everyone will enjoy. Dennis Recommends!
PHS981Ponyo on the Cliff by Sea Film Comic 1 ~ Gake no Ue no Ponyo Film Comic 1
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 250 g. Price: $8.50
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 "Sea Film" comic for you to enjoy. It takes you through the movie utilizing actual cells used in the movie. The book is designed for children, so it includes furigana pronunciations on the more complex kanji that's written throughout the dialog of the book, making this an excellent study supplement for those studying Japanese at the beginning/intermediate level. Kawaii!
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!
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 100 g. Price: $31.50
Product type: Keion! Necktie
Keion (also spelled as K-On!) is a new anime series derived from the four-panel comic strip manga that's written and illustrated by Kakifly. The story revolves around four Japanese high school girls who join a light music club to keep it from being abolished. For those who enjoy the series, you can join in on the fun and look flashy too with these ties featuring characters from the series. Made of 100% polyester. This purchase is for the black tie with the blue print of Mio Akiyama!
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 300 g. Price: $9.50
Product type: manga (B6 size)
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A super item for fans of the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, this the official comic anthology, featuring original stories that are awesome to read. In addition to the multiple manga stories, you get color illustration pages including work by the famous Yasu. 160 pages, by Ryu Tanigawa.
Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 900 g. Price: $10.00
Product type: Monthly Manga
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Here's another outstanding issue of Dengeki Maoh (Mao), a super thick manga magazine with 500+ pages of manga goodness for you. Each issue is a phonebook thick publication by Media Works that's chock full of original stories which range from comedy, to high paced adventures in other worlds, and of course all the trimmings of cute Moe culture from Japan that you've come to know and love. And with all issues, a special section is dedicated to previews of top games to be released in Japan for the game consoles Nintendo Wii, XBOX 360, and the PS3! In addition to the wonderful stories and game reviews, Dengeki Maoh is chock full of extras such as extra large posters, special pocket fan books, and full page full color artwork by Japan's top artists that you'll love to collect. In this October 2009 issue see top manga stories like Death Edge, P4 Persona 4, Tanuki de Pon, Basara, Hi no Kagusuchi, Star Ocean, Shining Force Feather and more. A whopping 750 pages of pure manga fun!
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!
SS226Japanese Language Proficiency Practice Book for the EJU ~ Nihongo Ryugaku Shiken Taisaku Mondaishu
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 450 g. Price: $14.00
Product type: Practice Book with CD
Twice a year in June and November, a special test is administered to students who hope to enter a Japanese university from abroad. This is a test of Japanese language ability to see if the student possesses enough Japanese ability to study at University level. This test, called the nihonryuugakushiken (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students or EJU) contains a section on Japanese as a Foreign Language that is about the equivalent of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level 1. Texts to help study for this important test are hard to come by even in Japan. This book is for practicing the kinds of questions that will be on the test, in the format you are likely to see then test when you write it. With 10 different tests to sharpen your skills, including the themed essay, listening and short reading sections. A CD is included for the listening sections, and a detachable booklet is included containing the answers for the multiple choice questions and the scripts for the listening exercises. The EJU only comes twice a year so make sure you're ready with this practice book from J-Research. This text is for intermediate-advanced students of Japanese. 96 pages, includes CD and 32 page answer booklet with explanations of the answers. Recommended Level: High Intermediate - Advanced
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!
YOYA771Lucky Star OVA EX Figure Set of 2~ Kagami in Miku Hatsune Cosplay & Konata in Yuki Nagato's Witch Cosplay *Preorder*
PRE-ORDER NOW Weight: 600 g. Price: $40.00
Product type: Lucky Star Figure
Some of the most popular characters from 2D Japanese culture unite in these amazing figures from Sega Prize! Konata Izumi from Lucky Star cosplays as Yuki Nagato from Haruhi, while Lucky Star's Kagami cosplays as the virtual idol Hatsune Miku. These pre-painted figures each stand at approx. 18cm (7 inches) tall, non-scale. This item is the set of both. November 2009 release. Made by Joybank Corporation.
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!
YB063K-On! TV Anime Official Guide Book *Preorder*
PRE-ORDER NOW Weight: 500 g. Price: $25.00
Product type: art book
An incredible item for every K-On! (Keion) fan, an essential piece to complete your collection. This is an official Keion Anime Guidebook dedicated to featuring fantastic illustration work, comments by staff members and creators and more. Just awesome! 128 pages.
This is a preorder that's scheduled for release in December 2009.
YOYA934Toeto Character Charm Collection *Preorder*
PRE-ORDER NOW Weight: 200 g. Price: $7.50
Product type: Nendoroid Figure
An adorable charm that's sure to get you some attention, this is a cute smaller rendition of the character Toeto from coming to you straight from Japan. Sure to attract anyone who sees it, making this a fantastic conversation starter. Hang on your keychain, phone, purse, bag or wherever you want it to be seen! Measures 3 cm (1 inch).
Scheduled for release in January 2009.
YB026Queen's Blade Ruro no Senshi Comic A la carte 1
This item can be ordered. Weight: 400 g. Price: $16.00
Product type: Anime Manga
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All fans of Queen's Blade and sexy bishoujo characters, this new anthology manga is not a volume to miss. Based on the Queen's Blade super famous franchise, this is the first volume of the series and it includes several stories involving super sexy hot female warriors for great ecchi action scenes! With the participation of skilled artists, this comic is perfect for any bishoujo sexy characters fan as it usually combine fighting scenes with this erotic touch we love so much.
Buy 4 or more manga comics or Queen's Blade books and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)
YOYA930Haruhi Suzumiya Figure Child ver. and Adult Mikuru Asahina Figure Set of 2 from Episode "Bamboo Leaf Rhapsody *Preorder*
PRE-ORDER NOW Weight: 800 g. Price: $38.00
Product type: PVC Figure
Haruhi Suzumiya continues to be one of the most talked-about anime series in a long time. For fans, Sega Toys produces this fantastic prize figure set that features teenager Harhuhi and adult Mikuru together in one purchase. The Haruhi figure measures 15cm (6 inches) tall and the Mikuru figure measures 17cm (7 inches) tall. This is an EX figure version that's made of PVC, fully painted and sure to be a highly desired addition to your collection.
This is a preorder that will be available in December 2009.
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 400 g. Price: $12.50
Product type: Kanji Dictionary
Chibi Maruko chan is not so well known outside of Japan, although it's probably the #3 rated anime series in terms of viewership, after Sazae-san and Doraemon. If you're a student of Japanese, here's a great manga and kanji dictionary that helps you master all kanji in grades 2, 3 and 4. This is a great supplemental study item that not only includes Japanese furigana pronunciation, but is a comic style dictionary that introduces you new kanji while keeping you entertained. Recommended for those who have taken at least a semester through their first year in Japanese. This is the second volume.
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.
YOYA784Gurren Lagunn EX Figure Yoko & Nia Figure Set of 2 Maid Cafe Costume *Preorder*
PRE-ORDER NOW Weight: 300 g. Price: $38.00
Product type: Gurren Lagunn Figure
Gurren Lagann is one of the most talked-about anime series in a long time. A production by Gainax (of Evangelion fame), it features a hard edged band of heroes living underground, escaping the clutches of Gunmen robots who are piloted by beastmen. This is a fanastic 2 figure set containing the sexy Yoko and uber cute Niya courtesy of Sega. Each figure is made of PVC and measures approximately 18 cm (7 inches). This is an EX figure version featuring the two characters in cute maid cafe costumes.
This is a preorder that will be available in December 2009.
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 600 g. Price: $22.00
Product type: How to Draw
"Manga Bible" is a series by leading pros in the field, aimed at artists who want to add more punch to their comic art. Not a "how to draw" as much as it is how to make your work more dynamic, each volume in the series takes a look at a particular problem and attacks it from various angles, addressing the problems in making good manga and how to overcome them. Filled with tips, including use of materials, it also has "practice pages" so you can use the ideas expressed in the book and try on your own. The art in the book is created by "the Pencil club" giving a variety of styles for you to learn from as well. The second book in the series is written by Michinobu Tanaka and is dedicated to the problem of picture layout in comics. The first section shows the general shapes used in classic art and how they relate to comic art (e.g. the triangle shape to show power, the S shape to show flowing beauty, etc). How to use your materials to make the most of these effects follows, as well as how to use these effects to create compelling character portraits. The second section illustrates how to do one page illustrations, showing effective layouts using 1 person, 2 people, 3 people etc. up to large group shots. Also included is a tutorial for using tracing paper to achieve layered shots as well as using tracing paper as a way of improving on previous sketches, and many examples showing the thought processes and intermediate sketches along the way. The third section shows how to use these perspective and layout techniques in the confined space of a manga panel. Finally, there are line drawings on tracing paper from the examples in the second section for you to practice the layering techniques you have learned. An essential book for aspiring manga artists who want to learn more about how to make their art come to life. (Japanese reading ability is essential to be able to understand the written tips, but many of the illustrations speak for themselves.) 164 pages plus 15 pages of Kent board. Perfectbound, 7.25" x 10".
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 600 g. Price: $22.00
Product type: How to Draw
"Manga Bible" is a series by leading pros in the field, aimed at artists who want to add more punch to their comic art. Not a "how to draw" as much as it is how to make your work more dynamic, each volume in the series takes a look at a particular problem and attacks it from various angles, addressing the problems in making good manga and how to overcome them. Filled with tips, including use of materials, it also has "practice pages" so you can use the ideas expressed in the book and try on your own. The art in the book is created by "the Pencil club" giving a variety of styles for you to learn from as well. The third book in the series is written by Tsukamoto Hiroyoshi and Mayama Akihisa and is dedicated to the problem of character designs, specifically giving each and every character a unique and individual look. Many beginners make the mistake of creating designs where differences between characters is merely a small change in hair style, creating a comic where everyone looks the same and has no dynamic. Creating new characters requires examining all parts, including the shape of the face, body, stature, and this book takes a look at how you can make your characters come to life with their own uniqueness. Separate sections are given on the head and body, with hundreds of explained examples. There is also a very lengthy section on panel making, and how to use different kinds of panels to effectively tell your story and develop your characters. Finally, there are 7 pages of line drawings on Kent paper to allow you to practice the different character design techniques you have learned. An essential book for aspiring manga artists who want to learn more about how to make their art come to life. (Japanese reading ability is essential to be able to understand the written tips, but many of the illustrations speak for themselves). 216 pages plus 7 pages of Kent board. Perfectbound, 7.25" x 10".
PRE-ORDER NOW Weight: 300 g. Price: $45.00
Product type: Evangelion Item
Rock out to great music using these cool Evangelion headphones as created by Bandai. This is a standard headphone version that is decorated with the EVA001 symbol on the outside and simply rests over your ears with a soft cushion for comfort as well as higher sound quality. Great to use with your iPod or iPhone. Scheduled for release in mid to late October 2009.
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.
This is a revolving magazine subsciption item. Each issue will be automatically sent to you until you ask us to stop.
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