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Tokyopop is holding a contest where you, the manga fan, can enter your own manga music video to win an iPod loaded with imanga webisodes and Tokyopop music!... Continue Reading...

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When I found out that the Gothic & Lolita Bible was being licensed for release in the U.S., I was pretty psyched! For those of you who might not know what that is, it’s a collector’s magazine (dubbed a “mook” by the Japanese–somewhere between a magazine and a book) that showcases some amazing fashions unique to Tokyo. As the title implies, it’s an assorted collection of Gothic and Lolita styles as well as Punk and mixtures of said fashions (such as Gothic Lolita). It appeals to both cosplayers and fashionistas worldwide–but until now, only those able to read Japanese could bask in its entire glory.... Continue Reading...

A recent Business Week article noted the rising popularity of manga in Europe. The article concentrated on France, Germany, and a brief mention of Britain. It mentioned that readers are looking increasingly toward the east for their comics rather than the west. Svenja Malis, an 18-year old German reader was quoted:... Continue Reading...

The rumors were true! Tokyopop has finally announced the release of the first English-language Gothic and Lolita Bible for February 2008. The success was first announced at Book Expo America on June 1, 2007. The release date was announced at New York Anime Fest in December 2007.... Continue Reading...