There is a Japanese manga, but I don't think there is an animation.
This is a mature title.
Japan Graphic Novel-Ponent Mon
Story and Art: Moyoko Anno, Aurelia Aurita, Frederic Boilet,
Nicolas de Crecy, Etienne Davodeau, Little Fish, Emmanuel Guibert,
Kazuichi Hanawa, Daisuke Igarashi, Taiyo Matsumoto, Fabrice Neaud,
Benoit Peeters, David Prudhomme, Francois Schuiten, Joann Sfar,
Kan Takahama, and Jiro Taniguchi
This a compilation of short stories by French speaking and Japanese
artists, describing their experiences in Japan.
Japan Inc. Vol. 1 (Hardcover)-University of California Press
Japan Inc. Vol. 1-University of California Press Jan 88
Japan Inc. Vol. 2-Lanchester Press 1996
Story and Art: Shotaro Ishinomori
Here's a manga that teaches you about how they do business (economics) in Japan.
There is a manga, but I don't believe there is an animation. This title is in color.
These titles are available for purchase in printed form as well as a internet downloadable
form. The downloaded form is read using the Adobe Glassbook Reader. There are two
volumes to this title.
The Japanese title is O-Dorobo Jing and has 7 volumes. A second manga
installment of Jing is currently in production. There is an animated
TV Series that is released by A.D. Vision.
There is a Japanese manga and an animation soon to be released by A.D. Vision.
These books are unflipped, reading back to front,
similar to the way original Japanese manga would be read.
There is a manga, but I don't believe there is an animation. This title is in color.
These titles are available for purchase in printed form as well as a internet downloadable
form. The downloaded form is read using the Adobe Glassbook Reader. There are three
volumes to this title.
This is a manga adaptation of the Japanese horror movie of the same
name, which was remade as the American movie The Grudge. These versions
are based on a novel written by Takashi Shimizu.
There is a Japanese manga entitled Sabakareshi Mono,
but I don't think there is an animation. This volume contains the
complete works of "The Judged" and the side story "Like a White
Phantom." This an adult title.
Juicy Fruits Graphic Novel-Icarus Publishing
Story and Art: Yumisuke Kotoyoshi
There is a Japanese manga, but I don't think there is an
animation. This is an adult title.
There is a Japanese manga. The Japanese title is Kakuto Komusume Juline
translated as Kung Fu Girl Juline. This story is continued in Shaolin Sisters. (See Shaolin Sisters)
There is a Japanese manga and an animation. The animation was released in the
U.S. under the title Raven Tengu Kabuto by U.S. Renditions.
These titles are available for purchase in printed form as well as a internet downloadable
form. The downloaded form is read using the Adobe Glassbook Reader. This is a mature title.
There are two volumes to this title.
There is a Japanese manga, but I don't believe there is
an animation. These books are unflipped, reading back to front,
similar to the way original Japanese manga would be read.
There is a Japanese manga and an animated TV series.
Kamiyadori GN Vol. 1-TokyoPop Dec 2006
Kamiyadori GN Vol. 2-TokyoPop Mar 2007
Kamiyadori GN Vol. 3-TokyoPop TBA
Kamiyadori GN Vol. 4-TokyoPop TBA
Kamiyadori GN Vol. 5-TokyoPop TBA
Story and Art: Kei Sanbe
There is a Japanese manga, but I don't think there is an animation.
These X-rated stories are not manga. The
Karate Girl Graphic Novel incorporates the 3 issues of Karate Girl, the
Karate Girl Special, a color Pin-up section, as well as a never before
printed story, "Karate Girl poses for the Beautiful Artist".
The Karate Girl Tengu Wars Graphic Novel collects the Tengu Wars series
and a full color section. This has not been censored.
Kare Kano-He Says/She Says is a Japanese manga and an animated TV series that is soon to be released
in the U.S. by The Right Stuf under the title "His and Her Circumstances". This title is know in Japan as
Kareshi No Kanojo No Jijou and commonly referred to as Kare Kano and His and Her Circumstances. There are
at least 9 volumes to the manga which is still running in Japan. The Graphic Novel is a collection of this
title in Smile Magazine.
Kareimichi: The Road Home Graphic Novel-Icarus Publishing Sep 2006
Story and Art: Tahichi Yamada
There is a Japanese manga, but I don't think there is an
animation. A compilation of 8 short stories including What's
Inside the Package? and Seclusion. This is an adult title.
There is a manga, but I don't believe there is an animation.
These titles are available for purchase in printed form as well as a internet downloadable
form. The downloaded form is read using the Adobe Glassbook Reader.
Sketchbook containing never before published sketches from Kia Asamiya
numerous manga and anime titles including Nadesico, Steam Detectives, Dark Angel,
Silent Mobius, Assembler, and White Diamond.
This Hardcover book uses stills from the 102 min. animated movie to provide a
summary of the movie. This has been dubbed into English for a theatrical release and
is available subbed and dubbed on videotape, DVD and Bilingual laserdisc from Buena Vista.
The story was adapted from a children's story written by Kadono Eiko entitled Majo
no Takyubin.
This book uses stills from the 102 min. animated movie to provide a
summary of the movie. This has been dubbed into English for a theatrical release and
is available subbed and dubbed on videotape, DVD and Bilingual laserdisc from Buena Vista.
The story was adapted from a children's story written by Kadono Eiko entitled Majo
no Takyubin.
There is a Japanese manga, and an animation released
by A.D. Vision. These books are unflipped, reading back to front, similar
to the way original Japanese manga would be read.
There is a Japanese manga. The Japanese title is Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo.
Kinderbook Graphic Novel-Ponent Mon
Story and Art: Kan Takahama
There is a Japanese manga, but I don't think
there an animation. This book is unflipped, reading back to front,
similar to the way original Japanese manga would be read.
King of Fighters 2000 GN Vol. 1-ComicsOne Sep 2002
Story and Art: Andy Seto
This is a comic from China and will be released in full color.
King of Fighters: Maximum Impact Vol.1-Dr Master Jun 2005
King of Fighters: Maximum Impact Vol. 2-Dr Master Jun 2005
King of Fighters: Maximum Impact Vol. 3-Dr Master Jul 2005
King of Fighters: Maximum Impact Vol. 4-Dr Master Jul 2005
King of Fighters: Maximum Impact Vol. 5-Dr Master Aug 2005
King of Fighters: Maximum Impact Vol. 6-Dr Master Aug 2005
King of Fighters: Maximum Impact Vol. 7-Dr Master Sep 2005
King of Fighters: Maximum Impact Vol. 8-Dr Master Sep 2005
King of Fighters: Maximum Impact Vol. 9-Dr Master Oct 2005
King of Fighters: Maximum Impact Vol. 10-Dr Master Oct 2005
King of Fighters: Maximum Impact Vol. 11-Dr Master Nov 2005
King of Fighters: Maximum Impact Vol. 12-Dr Master Nov 2005
King of Fighters: Maximum Impact Vol. 13-Dr Master Dec 2005
King of Fighters: Maximum Impact Vol. 14-Dr Master Dec 2005
This is a 4 volume Japanese manga based of the video game.
Kingdom Hearts Graphic Novel Vol. 1-4-Chuang Yi
Story and Art: Shiro Amano
These Graphic Novels are published in Singapore, but are printed in English.
This title ran to completion.
Kino no Tabi: Book One of The Beautiful World Novel-TokyoPop Oct 2006
Kino no Tabi: Book Two of The Beautiful World Novel-TokyoPop Feb 2007
Kino no Tabi: Book Three of The Beautiful World Novel-TokyoPop TBA
Kino no Tabi: Book Four of The Beautiful World Novel-TokyoPop TBA
Kino no Tabi: Book Five of The Beautiful World Novel-TokyoPop TBA
Kino no Tabi: Book Six of The Beautiful World Novel-TokyoPop TBA
Kino no Tabi: Book Seven of The Beautiful World Novel-TokyoPop TBA
Kino no Tabi: Book Eight of The Beautiful World Novel-TokyoPop TBA
by Keiichi Sigsawa
Written text with illustrations by Kouhaku Kuroboshi. There is an animated TV Series
entitled Kino's Journey released by A.D. Vision.
There is a Japanese manga commonly known as Saint Seiya, and an animated TV Series
that is released under titles Knights of the Zodiac (edited) and Saint Seiya (unedited)
released by A.D. Vision. There is also a new animated TV series currently in production.
The books contain both English and Japanese. There are at least 2 volumes
available.
Kobochan-AsiaPac
Story and Art: Masahi Ueda
There is a Japanese manga, but I am not sure if there is an animation.
This is a book containing a 4 panel comic strip that commonly appears in
Japanese newspapers.
Also known as Popstar Kodocha. There is a 10 volume Japanese manga and an animated TV and
OAV series. This title is known as Kodomo no Omocha in Japan. These books are unflipped,
reading back to front, similar to the way original Japanese manga would be read.
La Blue Girl is an American comic based
on a popular adult Japanese animation. There are 6 episodes of
the La Blue Girl anime available subbed and dubbed from Anime 18. The
storyline is continued in the Lady Blue and the La Blue Girl Returns anime
available or soon to be availble from Anime 18. La Blue Girl: The Manga
is a translation of the 6 volume Japanese manga.
La Blue Girl Collection 1 collects Issues 1-6.
La Blue Girl Collection 2 collects Issues 7-12. The May 2000 reprint
contains additional artwork.
There is a Japanese manga entitled Hitsuji no Uta, a 2 episode
animated OAV Series, and a live action movie, with another live action
movie in production.
This Hardcover book uses stills from the 124 min. animated movie (which
has been dubbed into English for theatrical release) and is a summary of
the plot. This title is soon to be released by Buena Vista. I don't think
there is a related manga. The original concept is based on an incident that
occurs in the novel
Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift.
There is a Japanese manga entitled Saigo no Shouzou, but
I don't think there is an animation. This volume contains the complete
works of "Last Portrait" and "Stairway to Heaven. This an adult title.
The Legend of Kamui-Eclipse/Viz Comics No. 1-37 May 87-Nov. 88
Story and Art: Sanpei Shirato
This manga is based on The Other Story of Kamui (Kamui gaiden) which just recently
began serialization again in Japan with the story by Sanpei Shirato and the art by Teppei
Okamoto. There is also an
earlier version of the Kamui saga by Sanpei Shirato entitled The Story of Kamui (Kamui
den). There is an animated movie called The Dagger of Kamui, 132 min., which is subtitled
and available on videotape and laserdisc from Animego.
The same movie, 132 min. dubbed videotape is available from Best Video entitled The Blade of Kamui.
A dubbed and edited version of the same movie, called Revenge of the Ninja is available on
videotape from FHE. There might also be a TV series.
The Legend of Kamui Perfect Collection GN Vol. 1 is a reprint of the Island of Sugaru GN Vol. 1.
The Legend of Kamui Perfect Collection GN Vol. 2 is a reprint of the Island of Sugaru GN Vol. 2.
There is a Japanese manga and a 45 min. animation available subbed and
dubbed from USMC. This is an a mature title.
Legend of Lemnear Vol. 1 Graphic Novel collects issues 1-6.
Legend of Lemnear Vol. 2 Graphic Novel collects issues 7-12.
Legend of Lemnear Vol. 3 Graphic Novel collects issues 13-18.
Legend of Mother Sarah-Dark Horse No. 1-8 Apr 95-Nov 95
Legend of Mother Sarah: City of Children-Dark Horse No. 1-7 Jan 96-Jul 96
Legend of Mother Sarah: City of Angels-Dark Horse No. 1-9 Nov. 97-Jul 98
Story: Katsuhiro Otomo Art: Takumi Nagayasu
There is a 5 volume Japanese manga, but I don't believe there is an animation.
The Tunnel Town GN comprises the first 8 issues of Legend of Mother Sarah.
Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past GN-Viz Aug. 94
Story and Art: Shotaro Ishinomori
A compilation of the manga printed in Nintendo Power Magazine (Jan.
92-Dec. 92). It is in color and loosely based on the popular videogame.
Lensman: Secret of the Lens-Eternity No. 1-6
Story: Paul O'Connor Art: Tim Eldred
Lensman: Galactic Patrol Graphic Novel-Eternity
Lensman: Galactic Patrol-Eternity No. 1-5
Story and Art: Tim Eldred
Lensman: Birth of a Lensman Graphic Novel-Eternity
Lensman: War of the Galaxies-Eternity No. 1-7
Story: Paul O'Connor Art: Tim Eldred
This is a made in America story based on the Japanese animation. The
Japanese animation was based on stories written by E.E. "Doc"
Smith. There six books in the series. The first is called
Triplanetary.
Then comes,
First Lensman,
Galactic Patrol,
Gray Lensman,
Second Stage Lensman,
and finally
Children of the Lens.
Lensman (110 min.) is available dubbed from Streamline on videotape
and laserdisc. There is a large amount of computer animation for such
an early anime. The movies Secret of the Lens and Power of the Lens were
made from the Lensman TV Series.
There is a Japanese manga entitled Utso to Kisu. This is a mature title.
Life GN Vol. 1-TokyoPop Apr 2006
Life GN Vol. 2-TokyoPop Aug 2006
Life GN Vol. 3-TokyoPop Dec 2006
Life GN Vol. 4-TokyoPop Feb 2007
Life GN Vol. 5-TokyoPop TBA
Life GN Vol. 6-TokyoPop TBA
Life GN Vol. 7-TokyoPop TBA
Life GN Vol. 8-TokyoPop TBA
Life GN Vol. 9-TokyoPop TBA
There is a Japanese manga, but I don't think there is an animation.
This is a mature title.
Little Queen GN Vol. 1-TokyoPop Dec 2006
Little Queen GN Vol. 2-TokyoPop Mar 2007
Little Queen GN Vol. 3-TokyoPop TBA
Little Queen GN Vol. 4-TokyoPop TBA
Little Queen GN Vol. 5-TokyoPop TBA
Little Queen GN Vol. 6-TokyoPop TBA
Little Queen GN Vol. 7-TokyoPop TBA
There is a manga, but I don't believe there is an animation.
These titles are available for purchase in printed form as well as a internet downloadable
form. The downloaded form is read using the Adobe Glassbook Reader. There is one volume
to this title.
Locke!-Blackthorne Publishing No. 1-3 1987
I am not familiar with the English comic, so I don't know how if
this comic is related to the Japanese manga and animation of the same
name. There is a dubbed Locke the Superman videotape available
from FHE and Best. There are at least 2 Locke! episodes, the first is 55
min and the second is 50 min. (Are these related?)
There is a Japanese manga entitled Kozure Okami, but I don't believe there
an animation. The exact issue that the American version (released by First) ended
at is difficult to determine, but 45 issues are definately available. There are
a number of live action Japanese movies based on the manga and they are commonly
referred to as the Sword of Vengeance series. One movie, Lupin Wolf: Lone Wolf
with Cub is subtitled and 89 min, another is Shogun Assassin. There are 28
volumes to the Japanese manga and the English version ended before the story
complete. AnimEigo has been releasing high quality subtitled
versions of the Lone Wolf and Cub movie series on videotape and laserdisc.
The prequel to this manga is entitled Samurai Executioner. (See Samurai Executioner)
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons
VHS
Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance
VHS
Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell
VHS
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx
VHS
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril
VHS
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades
VHS
Story: Ryou Mizuno
Art: Jun Sasameyuki Character Designs: Mamoru Yokota
There is a 6 volume Japanese manga, and an animated TV series released
by A.D. Vision. These books are unflipped, reading back to front,
similar to the way original Japanese manga would be read.
Love Blossoms Graphic Novel Vol. 1-ADV Manga TBA
Story and Art: Lee Jong Eun
I will try to find out more information.
Love Drive-Sexy Fruit No. 1-5 May 98-Sep 98
Story and Art: Akira Gajou
There is a Japanese manga, but I don't think there is an animation.
This is an Adult manga. It has reached completion.
Love for Venus Graphic Novel Vol. 1-12-Chuang Yi
Story and Art: Yuki Nakaji
These Graphic Novels are published in Singapore, but are printed in English.
This title ran to completion.
Love Hina Vol. 1 Bilingual Edition-Kodansha English Library
Love Hina Vol. 2 Bilingual Edition-Kodansha English Library
Love Hina Vol. 3 Bilingual Edition-Kodansha English Library
Love Hina Vol. 4 Bilingual Edition-Kodansha English Library
Love Hina Vol. 5 Bilingual Edition-Kodansha English Library
Love Hina Vol. 6 Bilingual Edition-Kodansha English Library
Love Hina Vol. 7 Bilingual Edition-Kodansha English Library
Love Hina Vol. 8 Bilingual Edition-Kodansha English Library
Love Hina Special Edition (Eiga Juku = Private English School) Bilingual Edition-Kodansha English Library
This manga title is up to at least Vol. 12 in Japan. The Bilingual Edition contains both
English and Japanese. There is also a 24 episode TV series which will be released
by Bandai, with episode 25 as an OAV and a couple of hour long TV specials. The Special
Edition (Eiga Juku) uses excerpts from the manga to teach English. The Love Hina Novels
are written text with illustrations by Ken Akamatsu.
Love Hina Graphic Novel Vol. 1-14-Chuang Yi
Story and Art: Ken Akamatsu
These Graphic Novels are published in Singapore, but are printed in English.
This title ran to completion.
Compiled from stories in Manga Vizion Vol. 2 #4, 5, 8, 9, 12 and Vol. 3 #1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7.
Love Song, Jewels of the Seaside, The Signal Goes Blink, Blink and The Skin of her Heart.
Love Touch-Sexy Fruit No, 1-5 Aug 99-Dec 99
Story and Art: Akira Gatjou
There is a Japanese manga, but I don't think that there is an animation.
This is an adult manga.
There is a 1 volume Japanese manga, but I don't believe there is an animation.
This is a mature title.
These titles are available for purchase in printed form as well as a internet downloadable
form. The downloaded form is read using the Adobe Glassbook Reader. There is one volume
to this title.
Return of Lum*Urusei Yatsura-Viz Comics No. 1-8 Dec 94-Jul 95
Return of Lum*Urusei Yatsura Part 2-Viz Comics No. 1-9 Aug 95-Apr 96
Return of Lum*Urusei Yatsura Part 3-Viz Comics No. 1-11 May 96-Mar 97
Return of Lum*Urusei Yatsura Part 4-Viz Comics No. 1-11 Aug 97-Jun 98
Story and Art: Rumiko Takahashi
The Graphic Novels contain additional stories not found in the comic
series. There is a complete story per issue. The stories in the manga differ
slightly from those in the TV Series. There are 34 volumes of the Japanese
manga. There is a long running TV Series, at least 6 OAVs (~55 min each)
and at least 6 Movies. Animego provides subtitled versions on videotape
and laserdisc. There are at least 20 videotapes, 4 episodes each, 100 min.
available. There is a dubbed version of the first 2 episodes of the TV series
on videotape available from Animego. The names and the number of the movies
are as follows, 1:
Only You (101 min), 3: Remember My Love (93 min), 4: Lum the Forever (94
min), 5: "Final Chapter" Movie (85 min), 6: Always My Darling
(77 min). These movies are available on videotape and laserdisc from Animeigo.
Movie 2: Beautiful Dreamer (90 min), is available on videotape and laserdisc
from CPM. The OVA titles are subtitled and are available 2 per videotape
from Animeigo. Titles include: V. 1 Inaba the Dreammaker (57 min). V. 2
Raging Sherbert & I Howl at the Moon (53 min). V. 3 Catch the Heart
& Goat and Cheese (50 min). V. 4 Date With a Spirit & Terror of
the Girly-Eyes Measles (50 min). V. 5 Nagisa Fiance & The Electric
Household Guard (50 min). V. 6 Ryo's September Tea Party & Memorial
Album (90 min). There are 251 episodes in the TV series.
Return of Lum*Urusei Yatsura Vol. 1 GN collects Animerica Vol. 1 issue 10 to
Vol. 2 issue 11.
Lum in the Sun GN collects Part 1 issues 1-6.
The Sweet Revenge GN collects Part 1 issue 7 to Part 2 issue 5.
The Trouble Times Ten GN collects Part 2 issue 6 to Part 3 issue 1.
The Feudal Furor GN collects Part 3 issues #2-6.
The Creature Features GN collects Part 3 issues #7-11.
The For Better or Curse GN collects Part 4 issues #1-6.
The Ran Attacks GN collects Part 4 issues #7-11.
Story and Art: Monkey Punch [Katou Kazuhiko]& Masatsuki Yamakami
There is a manga, and tons of animation.
These titles are available for purchase in printed form as well as a internet Downloadable
form. The downloaded form is read using the Adobe Glassbook Reader. This title may be ON HOLD
for release at a later date.
The Lupin III Files: Secrets and Confidential-cocoro books TBA
A book about Lupin III.
Lust GN Vol. 1-Eros (Fantagraphics) Jun 2001
Lust-Eros (Fantagraphics) No. 1-9 Apr. 97-Dec 97
Story and art: Ronin Tenjiku
This is an adult comic, based on an adult manga entitled Ori. I am not sure if there
is an animation. The original artist retouched the original artwork to include
those elements that would not have passed the Japanese censors.
I know there is a Japanese manga, but I am not sure there is an animation.
The Japanese manga is much longer than its English counterpart. The story
has not been completely translated into English. This is a mature title.
Story and Art: Toshihiko Tsukiji and Miki Miyashita
There is a Japanese manga entitled Gentei Ban Maburaho and
an animated TV Series released by A.D Vision.
Macross-Comico No. 1 Dec.1984
I am not sure, but I think this is an American drawn Graphic Novel based
on the Macross/Robotech story line. There are several animations related
to Macross, Macross, Do You Remember Love, Super Dimensional Fortress Macross,
Clash of the Bionoids, the Macross TV Series, Macross 7 TV series, and the
Macross Plus OAVs. (See Robotech)
There is a Japanese manga and an animation. The English manga closely
follows the animation. There are 3 dubbed videotapes with 2 episodes (55
min.) per tape.
Macross II: Micron Conspiracy-Viz Comics No. 1-5 Nov 94-Mar 95
Story: James D. Hudnall Art: Schulhoff Tam
This is a made in America original story continuing the Macross II storyline
and has no correspoding Japanese manga or animation.
Compiled from stories in Mixxzine. There is a Japanese manga and an animated TV Series
that is released by Media Blasters.
Magic Knight Rayearth Vol. 1 collects this title from Mixxzine Vol. 1 issues 1 through 4.
Magic Knight Rayearth Vol. 2 collects this title from Mixxzine Vol. 1 issue 5 through Vol. 2 issue 4.
Magic Knight Rayearth Vol. 4 collects this title from TokyoPop Vol. 3 issues 5 through 10.
Magic Knight Rayearth Vol. 5 collects this title from TokyoPop Vol. 3 issue 10 through Vol. 4 issue 3.
Each Special Box Set will contain 3 volumes and includes a bonus 64-page memorial book.
100% Authentic Manga Graphic Novel will be published right to left,
like the original Japanese version.
Magical Mates-Antarctic Press No. 1-8 Feb 96-
Story and Art: Mio Odagi
There is a Japanese manga, but I am not sure if there is an animation.
Magical Twilight-A.D. Vision No. 1-3 May 95-Nov 95
Story and Art: Yuki
This is an adult Japanese manga. There are two parts to the Magical
Twilight anime, both are subtitled, unedited, 35 min. animations released
by Soft Cel (A.D. Vision). General release, edited versions of each part,
~30 min. each are also available. There is a complete story per issue.
Mai, The Psychic Girl-Eclipse Comics No. 1-28 May 87-Aug 88
Story: Kazuya Kudo Art: Ryoichi Ikegami
I know there is a Japanese manga, but I am not sure there is an animation.
I know the Japanese manga has a shower scene which is missing from its
English counterpart. There is also a live action musical. The manga has been
completely translated into English.
Mai, The Psychic Girl Perfect Collection Vol. 1 collects issue 1 to the first half of 10.
Mai, The Psychic Girl Perfect Collection Vol. 2 collects the second half of issue 10 to
the first half of 20.
Mai, The Psychic Girl Perfect Collection Vol. 3 collects the second half of issue 20 to 28.
Mai-HiME Graphic Novel Vol. 1-Chuang Yi
Story and Art: Noboru Kimura
HiME stands for (Highly-advanced Materializing Equipment).
These Graphic Novels are published in Singapore, but are printed in English.
There are 7+ volumes to this series. There is an animated TV Series
soon to be released by Bandai.
There is a manga and an animation. Contains Mature content.
These titles are available for purchase in printed form as well as a internet downloadable
form. The downloaded form is read using the Adobe Glassbook Reader. There are four
volumes to this title.
Maison Ikkoku-Viz Comics No. 1-7 Jun 93-Dec 93
Maison Ikkoku Part 2-Viz Comics No. 1-6 Jan 94-Jun 94
Maison Ikkoku Part 3-Viz Comics No. 1-6 Jul 94-Dec 94
Maison Ikkoku Part 4-Viz Comics No. 1-10 Jan 95-Oct 95
Maison Ikkoku Part 5-Viz Comics No. 1-9 Nov 95-Jul 96
Maison Ikkoku Part 6-Viz Comics No. 1-11 Aug. 96-Jun 97
Maison Ikkoku Part 7-Viz Comics No. 1-13 Jul 97-Jul 98
Maison Ikkoku Part 8-Viz Comics No. 1-8 Aug 98-Mar 99
Maison Ikkoku Part 9-Viz Comics No. 1-10 Apr 99-Jan 2000
Story and Art: Rumiko Takahashi
There is a Japanese manga and a TV Series (96 episodes) and the animated
Maison Ikkoku: Final Movie. There is also a live action movie and a live action
TV series currently in production. Viz has left out some of the stories from the manga
series, which will be restored in the 2nd Edition versions. There are 15 volumes of
the Japanese manga. Viz is releasing a dubbed and a subbed version (52 min.) of
the TV series. The final issue of Maison Ikkoku is Part 9 #10.
Maison Ikkoku Graphic Novel Vol. 1 compiles all of Part 1.
Maison Ikkoku GN: Family Affairs compiles all of Part 2.
Maison Ikkoku GN: Home Sweet Home compiles all of Part 3.
Maison Ikkoku GN: Good Housekeeping compiles Part 4 issues 1-6.
Maison Ikkoku GN: Empty Nest compiles Part 4 issues 7-10.
Maison Ikkoku GN: Bedside Manners compiles Part 5 issues 1-4.
Maison Ikkoku GN: Intensive Care compiles Part 5 issues 5-9.
Maison Ikkoku GN: Domestic Dispute compiles Part 6 issue 1 to the first half of issue 6.
Maison Ikkoku GN: Learning Curves compiles Part 6 the second half of issue 6 to issue 11.
Maison Ikkoku GN: Dogged Pursuit compiles Part 7 issues 1 to the first half of issue 7.
Maison Ikkoku GN: Student Affairs compiles Part 7 the second half of issue 7 to issue 13.
Maison Ikkoku GN: The Hounds of War compiles Part 8 issues 1-6.
Maison Ikkoku GN: Game, Set, Match compiles Part 8 issue 7-Part 9 issue 4.
Maison Ikkoku GN: Welcome Home compiles Part 9 issue 5-10. This is the final volume.
The 2nd edition volumes will be printed
in right-to-left format similar to the Japanese originals and will be unedited.
There is a Japanese manga.
This is a mature title.
Man's Best Friend GN Vol. 1-Blu/TokyoPop Jun 2006
Story and Art: Kazusa Takashima
There is a Japanese manga entitled Inu mo Arukeba.
This is a mature title.
Mandayuu and Me Graphic Novel-DramaQueen Nov 2006
Story and Art: Sakurai Shushushu
There is a Japanese manga entitled Mandayuu to Ore.
This is a mature title.
Manga 1984
Front cover-Hajime Sorayama
Two Warriors-Hiroshi Hirata
Down Time-Yosuke Tamori
The Mask of the Red Dwarf Star-Yukinori Hoshino
Olai Portfolio-Noriyoshi Olai (illustrations)
Watermelon Messiah-Otomo Katsuhiro (wordless)
Midsummer Night's Dream-Lee Marrs & Keizo Miyanishi
The Great Ten-Noboru Miyama
Schizophrenia-Youji Fukuyama
The Promise-Masaichi Mukaide
Cat in Animation-Masayuki Wako (wordless)
Back cover-Hiroshi Hirata
This book was published in Japan and exported to America. This
88 page book contains color and B&W entries.
This book by Frederik L. Schodt describes in detail the history
of Japanese manga. I include this book in the list because it also
translates excerpts of several Japanese manga.
Barefoot Gen-Keiji Nakazawa
Ghost Warrior-Reiji Matsumoto
Phoenix-Osamu Tezuka
The Rose of Versailles-Riyoko Ikeda
Ghost Warrior is a number of short manga stories.
Phoenix has over 9 volumes to the Japanese manga. There is a live action
movie and an animated movie "Phoenix 2772", which is availabled
dubbed from Best Video (uncut) and from Celebrity Home Video (edited) under
the title "Space Firebird" (95 minutes).
Schodt wrote another book called
Dreamland Japan: Writings on Modern Manga which also provides lots of
information about the manga industry on Japan, but contains no long excerpts.
(See Barefoot Gen) (See Rose of Versailles)
Manga Mania-Dark Horse U.K./Manga/Titan ???No. 1-40/41-46??? 1993-/ Aug 97-Jul 98
This is a magazine that included translated manga. Published
in the U.K. Eventually became Manga Max Vol. 1-20 (Dec 98-Jul 2000).
MANGA: MASTERS OF THE ART-Harper Design International
by Timothy Lehman
This book contains interviews with 12 manga artists including:
Asamia Kia, CLAMP, Egawa Tatsuya, Furuya Usamura,
and Taniguchi Jiro, complete with lavish illustrations and
photographs of each artist's seminal works, complemented
with tips and techniques, artistic influences, and inspiring
commentary of the genre.
Manga Mover-boychild productions No. 1 Sep 2003-
Dinnertime
Story and Art: ???Hisaki Sakurai/Sakura Mizuki???
Rock n Roll Love
Story and Art: Misako Rocks
Harvest
Story and Art: Tomoko Amemiya
Chimpira
Story: Sean Michael Wilson and Art: Juan Chavarriga
boychild productions is a U.K. company that will be releasing it product in the U.K.
and the U.S. This is a ~68 page manga anthology that will be published 3 or 4 times
a year. Chimpira is a full color comic (published in Manga Mover in Grayscale)
illustrated by an Argentinean living in France. Chimpira can be translated as
young thug. Misako Rocks is an American. Two stories (Chimpira and Rock n Roll Love)
being read in western format from the front and two stories (Dinnertime and Harvest) in
Japanese format from the back, meeting in the middle. This is a mature title.
This book describes the history
of Japanese manga from 1940's to the present.
Manga Surprise!-Kodansha Nov. 95
Manga Surprise! Vol. 2-Kodansha Jul. 96
A collection of short stories from American and Japanese Artists. The
stories are printed with English and Japanese translations. Includes "The
Scientific Love of Professor Kishiwada"-Tony Takezaki.
Manga Techniques Volume 1: Drawing Manga For Beginners-Deleter
Manga Techniques Volume 2: Drawing Manga For Advanced Learners-Deleter
Manga Techniques Volume 3: Robot Design Techniques For Beginners-Deleter
Manga Techniques Vol. 4: Making Characters for Beginners (English Ed.)
Manga Techniques Vol. 6: Tone Techniques for Beginners (English Ed.)
Manga Techniques Vol. 7: Creating Characters for Games (English Ed.)
Manga Techniques Special: Character Illustration for Kids-Deleter
Learn to draw in the manga style. There is a Bi-lingual English and Japanese text version
and an English only version.
Manga: The Art of Manga-Tangerine Press
This book is by Katy Coope.
Manga Vizion-Viz Comics No. 1-10 Mar 95-Dec 95
Manga Vizion Vol. 2-Viz Comics No. 1-12 Jan 96-Dec 96
Manga Vizion Vol. 3-Viz Comics No. 1-12 Jan 97-Dec 97
Manga Vizion Vol. 4-Viz Comics No. 1-12 Jan 98-Dec 98
Story and art by various Japanese manga artists
A collection of stories from various mangas. They may or may not have
associated animations. This magazine includes serialized manga stories including:
A, A Prime-Moto Hagio
Black Jack-Osamu Tezuka
Extra-Large Size Happiness-Rumiko Takahashi
Golden God of Poverty (The)-Rumiko Takahashi
House of Garbage-Rumiko Takahashi
Inside the Pottery-Rumiko Takahashi
Ogre Slayer-Kei Kusunoki
One Hundred Years of Love-Rumiko Takahashi
Love Song-Keiko Nishi
Merchant of Romance (The)-Rumiko Takahashi
Samurai Crusader The Kumomaru Chronicles
Story: Hiroi Oji Art: Ryoichi Ikegami
Skin of Her Heart (The)-Keiko Nishi
Steam Detectives-Kia Asamiya
Spriggan: The Forest of No Return (Striker)
Story: Hiroshi Takashige Art: Ryoji Minagawa
Those Selfish Aliens-Rumiko Takahashi
Time Warp Trouble-Rumiko Takahashi
Tragedy of P (The)-Rumiko Takahashi
Wasted Minds-Rumiko Takahashi
Manga Zen: Men in Black-Zen Publishing 1996
Story: Steve Stern Art: Joel Orbeta
This is an American comic drawn in the Japanese manga style.
Mangajin-Mangajin Publishing No. 1-70 Jun 90-Dec 97
This is an American magazine teaches people about the Japanese
language and culture through examples of Japanese literature, including
manga excerpts.
Mangaphile-Radio Comix No. 1- Aug 99-
This is an American comic showcasing Manga-inspired American artists.
It contains articles, interviews, tutorials pertaing to the creation of manga.
Adam Warren provides the cover and an article on Photoshop coloring in the
first issue.
Mangazine-Antarctic Press No. 1- Aug 99-
This is an American comic collecting the titles of the Manga-inspired artists
who's works are published by Antarctic Press. You can purchase the titles each
month seperately or collected in this money saving volume.The comics are in color
and include: Ninja High School, Gold Digger, World War II: 1946, and Warrior Nun
Areala. Antarctic Press released a comic previous to this with the same title. It
provided news on the anime industry, but the comics included were not manga.
There is a Japanese manga and an animated TV series. These books are
unflipped, reading back to front, similar to the way original Japanese manga would be read.
There is a Japanese manga. The beginning graphic novels are
compiled from this title's run from issues of Smile Magazine. Horse With No Name is a
prequel to MARS.
Masakazu Katsura's Shadow Lady: Dangerous Love-Dark Horse No. 1-7 Oct 98-Apr 99
Masakazu Katsura's Shadow Lady #8: Eyes of a Stranger-Dark Horse No. 1-5 May 99-Sep 99
Masakazu Katsura's Shadow Lady #13: The Awakening-Dark Horse No. 1-7 Oct 99-Apr 2000
Masakazu Katsura's Shadow Lady #20: Sudden Death-Dark Horse No. 1-5 May 2000-Sep 2000
Masakazu Katsura's Shadow Lady #21: Special-Dark Horse Oct 2000
Story and Art: Masakazu Katsura
There is a Japanese manga, but I don't believe there is an animation.
Total story is 25 issues.
The Dangerous Love Graphic Novel collects issues 1 to 7 (Eyes of a Stranger issues 1 to 2).
The Awakening Graphic Novel collects issues 10 to ???18/19???
(Eyes of a Stranger issues 3 to 5 and The Awakening issues 1 to 7).
Sudden Death Graphic Novel collects issues 19 to 24 and Shadow Lady Special.
Masamune Shirow's Cybergirls Portfolio-Dark Horse May 2000
Masamune Shirow's Cyberworld Portfolio Artbook-Dark Horse Jun 2001
Story and Art: Masamune Shirow
The Cybergirls and the Cyberworld Portfolio consists of six 13 1/2 x 10 3/8 inch full-color plates
of Shirow's sexiest science-fiction women and explanatory notes on separate sheets. It
is packaged in a deluxe illustrated folder for safe storage and handsome presentation.
There is a Japanese manga, but I am not sure if there is an animation.
Masquerade Graphic Novel-Icarus Publishing Oct 2006
Story and Art: Takushi Fukada
There is a Japanese manga, but I don't think there is an
animation. A compilation of 10 short stories including Atonement
and Taming of the Bitch. This is an adult title.
Maximum Manga Magazine-Jack Hammer Productions No. 0- Sep. 98
Maximum Manga Magazine Deluxe (explicit cover)-Jack Hammer Productions No. 0 Sep. 98
There is a 4 volume Japanese manga, but I don't think there is an animation.
This is a mature title.
Graphic Novel Vol. 1 collects issues 1-7.
Mazinger-First Comics Dec 88
Story and Art: Go Nagai
This is a book that appears to have been painted rather than drawn. I believe it released
simultanously to the America and Japanese public. There is a manga and 3 TV series Mazinger Z,
Great Mazinger and God Mazinger. There was a Great Mazinger (56 min.) movie.
Koichi Ohata's Complete M.D. Geist GN-CPM Aug 2002
M.D. Giest-Data Album 1 GN-CPM Jun 96
M.D. Giest-CPM No. 1-3 Jun 95-Aug 95
M.D. Giest: Ground Zero-CPM No. 1-3 Mar 96-May 96
Story and Art: Tim Eldred/Koichi Ohata
This is a joint collaboration between American artist, Tim Eldred
and M.D. Geist's original Japanese creator, Koichi Ohata for an original
color comic with no Japanese counterpart. The M.D. Giest-Data Album 1 GN
collects the 3 issues of the first series well as includes additional
material like pin-ups, data on the weapons, warriors and the world of
M.D. Giest. There is an 45 min. animation available subtitled and dubbed
on videotape and subtitled on laserdisc from USMC. M.D. Giest:
Director's Cut restores 5 min. missing from the first release. M.D.
Geist 2: Death Force is available dubbed by USMC. The DVD contains
M.D. Giest: Director's Cut and M.D. Geist 2: Death Force.
There is a Japanese manga, and the animated TV Series is airing
on U.S. television and will be released on DVD by A.D. Vision.
Medabots GN Vol. 1: A Boy & His Bot contains Medabots Part 1 No. 1-4.
Medabots 2 Graphic Novel Vol. 1-4-Chuang Yi
Story and Art: Horuma Rin
These Graphic Novels are published in Singapore, but are printed in English.
This title ran to completion.
Medabots 3 Graphic Novel Vol. 1-2-Chuang Yi
Story and Art: Horuma Rin
These Graphic Novels are published in Singapore, but are printed in English.
This title ran to completion.
Medabots 4 Graphic Novel Vol. 1-2-Chuang Yi
Story and Art: Horuma Rin
These Graphic Novels are published in Singapore, but are printed in English.
This title ran to completion.
Mechademia: A Journal for Anime, Manga and the Fan Arts-University of Minnesota Press TBA
by Various
A scholarly journal containing essays about anime, manga, game design,
fan/subcultural/conspicuous fashion, graphic design, commercial packaging,
character design and fan-based global practices that are influenced by and
influence contemporary Asian popular cultures.
Mega Comics-General Products USA 1989
Story and Art: Various
This a bilingual anthology manga. General Products USA was a
U.S branch of Gainax.
There is a Japanese manga and an animated TV Series on KidsWB.
Memories-Reed Publishing 1994
Story and Art: Katsuhiro Otomo
This British import includes complete color reprints of Memories and
Farewell to Weapons as distributed by Epic Comics. Other short stories include
Sound of Sand, Hair, Electric Bird Land, Minor Swing, That's Amazing World
Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4, Chronicle of the Planet Tako Parts 1 and 2, Fireball,
and Flower which is also in color, with 4 of the pages originally colored
by Otomo himself. (See Memories-Epic Comics & Farewell to Weapons)
Memories-Epic Comics No. 1 1992
Story and Art: Katsuhiro Otomo
There is a Japanese manga and a three part animated movie that has yet
to be released in the U.S. The comic book is in color.
This is the order in which the stories were released. There is a Japanese
manga and Mermaid Forest (55 min, sub) available from Central Park Media
on videotape and laserdisc and Mermaid Scar (50 min, dub) animation available
from Viz Video on videotape. I don't know how well the animation, English
and Japanese manga relate to each other. This is part of the Rumic World
series. (See Rumic World)
Mermaid Forest Graphic Novel contains all of Mermaid Forest.
Mermaid's Gaze Graphic Novel contains all of Mermaid Gaze and Mask.
Mermaid's Scar Graphic Novel contains all of the series Mermaid's Dream
and Mermaid's Promise, and Mermaid's Scar.
There is a Japanese manga and an animated movie released by
Destination Films.
Midara Graphic Novel-Icarus Publishing Feb 2007
Story and Art: Yumisuke Kotoyoshi
There is a Japanese manga, but I don't think there is an
animation. Contains the stories Megumi Raiders and Saeko.
This is an adult title.
Midaresomenishi-A Legend of Samurai Love GN Vol 1-Be Beautiful (CPM) TBA
Story and Art: Kazuma Kodaka
There is a Japanese manga, but I don't
believe there is an animation. This is a mature title (yaoi).
Midnight Eye Goku-Viz Select Comics No. 1-6 Oct 91-Mar 92
Story and Art: Buichi Terasawa
There is a Japanese manga and an animation. The English manga is in
color. The English manga closely follows the animation, books 1 and 2 corresponds
to OAV 1, books 3 and 4 corresponds to OAV 2, books 5 and 6 are one story,
that has yet to be animated. Streamline had the rights to the animation,
but they now belong to Urban Vision. (See Goku: Midnight Eye)
Midnight Panther-CPM Comics No. 1-12 Apr 97-Mar 98
Midnight Panther: School Daze-CPM Comics No. 1-5 Apr 98-Aug 98
Midnight Panther: Fedual Fantasy-CPM Comics No. 1-5 Sep 98-Jan 99
Midnight Panther Special: Breaking Up is Hard To Do-CPM Comics Jul 99
Story and Art: Yui Asagiri
There is a Japanese manga and there is an animation, which is released by USMC on
VHS and DVD, subbed and dubbed in edited and unedited forms.
This is a mature title.
I'll Love You To Death Graphic Novel collects issues 1-6.
Feline Fanatics Graphic Novel collects issues 7-12.
School Daze Yearbook Graphic Novel collects issues 1-5 of the School Daze Yearbook series.
Fedual Fantasy Graphic Novel collects issues 1-5 of the Fedual Fantasy series.
I know there is a Japanese manga, but I am not sure there is an animation.
Miku's Sexual Orgy Diary Graphic Novel-Icarus Publishing
There is a Japanese manga, but I don't think there is an
animation. A compilation of 10 short stories. The artwork is
censored. This is an adult title.
Milk Spotlight-Radio Comix No. 1-2
Story and Art: Various
Issue 1 features Nureruru. Issue 2 features Sara M. Williams and Daria
McGrain. This is an adult title.
There is a Japanese manga that ran 9 volumes and a 51 episode animated TV series.
Vol. 1 collects issues 1-3 and special Nami Akimoto story: Astrronomy Club Ghost Story.
MIRMO Zibang! Graphic Novel Vol. 1-12-Chuang Yi
Story and Art: Hiromu Shinozuka
These Graphic Novels are published in Singapore, but are printed in English.
There is an animated TV series soon to be released by Viz Media.
There is a Japanese manga, but I am not sure there is an animation.
This manga deals adult graphic horror. These
books are unique since they are unflipped, reading back to front, similar
to the way original Japanese manga would be read.
This is an adult comic, based on an adult manga. I am not sure if there
is an animation. The original artist retouched the original artwork to include
those elements that would not have passed the Japanese censors.
Mixxzine-Mixx Publications No. 1-6 Aug 97-Jun 98
Mixxzine Vol. 2-Mixx Publications No. 1-3 Aug 98-Jun/Jul 99
Sailor Moon
Story and Art: Naoko Takeuchi
Magic Knight Rayearth
Story and Art: Clamp
Parasyte
Story and Art: Hitosi Iwaaki
Ice Blade
Story and Art: Tsutomu Takahashi
Harlem Beat
Story and Art: Yuriko Nishiyama
Gundam Blue Destiny
Story and Art: Mizuho Takayama
Sorcerer Hunters
Story: Satoru Akahori Art: Rei (Ray) Omishi
There is a Japanese manga for each of the stories. This title became TokyoPop.
Sailor Moon has
a long running animated TV Series and several movies. Sailor Moon has several
episodes available from DIC/Buena Vista, but there are many that remain untranslated.
Sailor Moon is currently being aired on the Cartoon Network.
Magic Knight Rayearth has a long running animated TV Series that is soon to be released
by Media Blasters. Clamp is a four woman team with Nanase Okawa
writing. Apapa Mokona is the primary artist and Mick Nekou and Satsuki Igarashi provide
support.
Sorcerer Hunters, known as Bakuretsu Hunter in Japan has a long running animated TV
Series that is available under the title Sorcerer Hunters from A.D. Vision. The manga
is more serious than the TV series.
Gundam has several long running animated TV Series, several OAVs and
several movies and is available under the title Mobile Suit Gundam from AnimeVillage.
Ice Blade entitled Jiraishin in Japan, is still being serialized in Japan. Mixx didn't
start at the beginning of this title.
A scene in Parasyte was edited out where
a person hand changes into a sexual organ, the graphic novel retains this scene.
Mobile Police Patlabor Part 1-Viz Comics No. 1-6 Jul 97-Dec 97
Mobile Police Patlabor Part 2-Viz Comics No. 1-6 Jan 98-Jun 98
Story and Art: Masami Yuki
There is a Japanese manga and several OAVs, a TV Series and 2 movies.
Most of these have been released by USMC, except the movies, which were
released by Manga Ent. There are at least 22 volumes to the Japanese manga.
Mecha Madness GN collects all of Part 1.
The Basic Training GN collects all of Part 2.
Detailed information and illustrations of the characters, mecha and science that
populate the Gundam series. May be a special issue of Animerica.
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083-Viz Comics No. 1-13 Dec 93-Dec 94
Story and Art: Sunrise Animation
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 is an American made comic using stills from the
animation. It closely
follows the animation. This is based on Gundam 0083 which has thirteen 30
min. episodes and the Zeon's Fading Light (110 min.) theatrical movie.
Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 manga which ran for 9 volumes,
closely follows the TV series. A few of the pages in the Japanese
version are in color, which were not reproduced in color by Viz.
This is related to several TV Series: Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile
Suit Zeta Gundam,Mobile Suit Gundam Double Zeta, Victory Gundam,
Gundam W, Gundam F91, G Gundam. There are at least 3 movies (~150 min each,
one being Char's Counterattack), the Stardust Memories OAV, and six 30 min.
episodes of Gundam 0080:War in the Pocket. There are a few super deformed
Gundam OAVs. The Gundam series is being released by AnimeVillage.
The Gundam 0079 manga more closely follows the storyline of the TV series
than the 3 movies.
Gundam 0079 Graphic Novel Vol. 1 collects issues #1 to #7.
Gundam 0079 Graphic Novel Vol. 1 collects issues #8 to Part 2 #5.
There is a Japanese manga and an animated TV series and OAVs, which is released
by AnimeVillage. A few of the issue 1 comics have there color pages in the wrong order.
See Mobile Suit Gundam.
There is a Japanese manga and an animated TV series and OAVs, which is released
by AnimeVillage. The 2nd editions of the graphic novel are in a smaller size, (5" x 7-1/2").
See Mobile Suit Gundam.
There is a Japanese manga and an animated TV series and OAVs, which is released
by AnimeVillage. This is a shojo (girl's comic) title. See Mobile Suit Gundam.
There is a Japanese manga and an animated TV series, OAVs and a movie, which are all
released by AnimeVillage/BandaI. See Mobile Suit Gundam.
Vol. 1 collects issues 1-4.
Vol. 2 collects issues 5-8.
Vol. 3 collects issues 9-12.
This was released in Japan under the title G-Unit. There is a Japanese
manga and an animated TV series, OAVs and a movie, which are all
released by AnimeVillage/BandaI. See Mobile Suit Gundam.
There is a manga, but I don't believe there is an animation.
These titles are available for purchase in printed form as well as a internet Downloadable
form. The downloaded form is read using the Adobe Glassbook Reader. There is one volume
to this title.
Adapted by Kimura Noboru and Satou Kenetsu
anime created by Yatate Hajime
here is a 7+ volume ongoing Japanese manga and an animated TV series called Mai-Hime
released by Bandai as My-HIME. HIME stands for (HIghly-advanced Materializing Equipment).
My-HIME Graphic Novel Vol. 1-Chuang Yi
Original Author: Hajime Yatate Scenario: Noboru Kimura
Art: Ken-etsu Sato
These Graphic Novels are published in Singapore, but are printed in English.
There is a 7+ volume ongoing Japanese manga and an animated TV series called Mai-Hime
released by Bandai as My-HIME. HIME stands for (HIghly-advanced Materializing Equipment).
This is a book that uses stills from the animation and is a summary
of the plot. An 87 min. dubbed version of the animation is available on
videotape and laserdisc from Fox Video as well as free cuddly Totoro dolls
with proof of purchase while supplies last. The rights to this film now
belong to Buena Vista. The original Japanese title is Tonari No Totoro.
The 2 volume Graphic Novels are in full color.
There is a 4+ volume Japanese manga entitled Meitantei Loki RAGNAROK.
The Mythical Detective Loki Graphic Novel Vol. 1-7-Chuang Yi
The Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok Graphic Novel Vol. 1-5-Chuang Yi
Story and Art: Sakura Kinoshita
These Graphic Novels are published in Singapore, but are printed in English.
There is 7 volumes to the Mythical Detective Loki. The Mythical Detective Loki
and Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok titles ran to completion.
There is a 4 volume Japanese manga, and there is an Japanese animation that
is released by A.D. Vision under the title Martian Successor Nadesico. The manga and
the anime are very different from each other.
There is a 3 volume Japanese manga, and an animated TV series released
by A.D. Vision. These books are unflipped, reading back to front, similar
to the way original Japanese manga would be read.
This is the compilation of this title that appears in Shojo Beat.
There are 13+ volumes and a live-action movie, a 2nd live-action
movie, and an animated TV series currently in production.
There are at least 20+ volumes of the Japanese manga, and an animated TV Series
and animated movies. These graphic novels collect material originally printed in Shonen Jump.
The Limited Edition Graphic Novel have special foil covers and are limited to 5000 copies.
This is two hardcover books that uses color stills from the 116 min. animated
movie to provide a summary of the plot.
Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind GN Vol. 1-Viz Comics Vol. 1-7 Jul 90
Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind GN Vol. 2-Viz Comics Vol. 1-7 Aug 90
Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind GN Vol. 3-Viz Comics Vol. 1-7 Sep 90
Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind GN Vol. 4-Viz Comics Vol. 1-7 Oct 90
Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind GN Vol. 5-Viz Comics Vol. 1-7 Nov 93
Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind GN Vol. 6-Viz Comics Vol. 1-7 May 95
Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind GN Vol. 7-Viz Comics Vol. 1-7 Oct 96
Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind-Viz Comics No. 1-7 Nov 88-May 89
Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind Part 2-Viz Comics No. 1-4 Sep 89-Dec 89
Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind Part 3-Viz Comics No. 1-3 Dec 92-Feb 93
Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind Part 4-Viz Comics No. 1-5 Jun 94-Oct 94
Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind Part 5- Viz Comics No. 1-8 Jul 95-Feb 96
Story and Art: Hayao Miyazaki
There is a Japanese manga and an animation. The manga is a superset
of the animation. There is a controversial English dub of Nausicaa called
Warriors of the Wind from New World on videotape where multiple scenes are
cut (~25 min.) and the story line is changed. The rights to this animated movie belong
to Buena Vista. The 2nd Edition is in a large format (nearly 8.5 X 11) and reads
from right to left.
The Perfect Collection Vol. 1 contains all of Graphic Novel 1 & 2.
The Perfect Collection Vol. 2 contains all of Graphic Novel 3 & 4.
The Perfect Collection Vol. 3 contains all of Graphic Novel 5 & the first part of 6.
The Perfect Collection Vol. 4 contains all of the second part of Graphic Novel 6
& all of 7.
Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind Box Set contains all 4 Volumes of the Perfect Collection.
Neon Genesis Evangelion-Viz Comics No. 1-6 Sep 97-Feb 98
Neon Genesis Evangelion Special Collector's Edition-Viz Comics No.
1-6 Sep 97-Feb 98
Neon Genesis Evangelion Book 2-Viz Comics No. 1-5 Mar 98-Jul 98
Neon Genesis Evangelion Special Collector's Edition Book 2-Viz Comics No.
1-5 Mar 98-Jul 98
Neon Genesis Evangelion Book 3-Viz Comics No. 1-6 Aug 98-Jan 99
Neon Genesis Evangelion Special Collector's Edition Book 3-Viz Comics No.
1-6 Aug 98-Jan 99
Neon Genesis Evangelion Book 4-Viz Comics No. 1-7 Feb 99-
Neon Genesis Evangelion Special Collector's Edition Book 4-Viz Comics No.
1-7 Feb 99-
Neon Genesis Evangelion Book 5-Viz Comics No. 1-7 Oct 2000-
Neon Genesis Evangelion Special Collector's Edition Book 5-Viz Comics No.
1-7 Oct 2000-
Neon Genesis Evangelion Book 6-Viz Comics No. 1-4 Jul 2001-Oct 2001
Neon Genesis Evangelion Special Collector's Edition Book 6-Viz Comics No.
1-4 Jul 2001-Oct 2001
Neon Genesis Evangelion Book 7-Viz Comics No. 1-6 May 2002-Oct 2002
Neon Genesis Evangelion Special Collector's Edition Book 7-Viz Comics No.
1-6 May 2002-Oct 2002
Original concept: Gainax Art: Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
There is a Japanese manga entitled Shinseiki Evangelion and an animated TV
series. The manga and the TV Series differ slightly in storyline. The Manga and
TV Series plots were mapped out at the same time so as not to conflict continuity
wise. The Special Collector's Edition and the 2nd Editions are unflipped, reading back to front,
similar to the way original Japanese manga would be read. There are 13 volumes
(60 min. each) to the TV series which is available subbed and
dubbed from A.D. Vision. There are 3 movies Death, Rebirth and the End of Evangelion.
Neon Genesis Evangelion GN Book 1 collects all of Book 1.
Neon Genesis Evangelion GN Book 2 collects all of Book 2.
Neon Genesis Evangelion GN Book 3 collects all of Book 3.
Neon Genesis Evangelion GN Book 4 collects all of Book 4.
Neon Genesis Evangelion GN Book 5 collects all of Book 5.
Nestrobber-Blue Sky Blue No. 1-2 Oct 92, Jun 94
Story: Jo Duffy Art: Maya Sakamoto
Fast-Story: Jo Duffy Art: Colleen Doran
This is an American writer teamed with a Japanese manga artist.
Netcomics-www.netcomics.com
0/6 (Zero/Six)-Youjung Lee
AEGIS-Jinha Yoo
Almost Highly Classified-JTK
Boy Princess-Seyoung Kim
Can't Lose You-Wann
Dokebi Bride-Marley
Emperor's Castle-Sungmo Kim
Great Catsby-Doha
Hotel California-JTK
Land of Silver Rain-Mira Lee
Let Dai-Sooyeon Won
Madtown Hospital-JTK
Not So Bad-E.Hae
Passionate Two-Face-Youjung Lee
Pine Kiss-Eunhye Lee
Yodong's Vampire-Youjung Lee
This is (Korean manga) manhwa that can be viewed
on-line by subscribers.
Never Give Up GN Vol. 1-TokyoPop Mar 2006
Never Give Up GN Vol. 2-TokyoPop Jul 2006
Never Give Up GN Vol. 3-TokyoPop Nov 2006
Never Give Up GN Vol. 4-TokyoPop Feb 2007
Never Give Up GN Vol. 5-TokyoPop TBA
Never Give Up GN Vol. 6-TokyoPop TBA
Never Give Up GN Vol. 7-TokyoPop TBA
Never Give Up GN Vol. 8-TokyoPop TBA
Never Give Up GN Vol. 9-TokyoPop TBA
Never Give Up GN Vol. 10-TokyoPop TBA
Never Give Up GN Vol. 11-TokyoPop TBA
Never Give Up GN Vol. 12-TokyoPop TBA
Never Give Up GN Vol. 13-TokyoPop TBA
Story and Art: Hiromu Mutou
There is a Japanese manga entitled Neba Giba, but I don't think there is an animation.
New Kindaichi Files Vol. 1: Muder at the Hotel Opera Bilingual Edition-Kodansha English Library
New Kindaichi Files Vol. 2: The Ijinkanmura Murders Bilingual Edition-Kodansha English Library
New Kindaichi Files Vol. 3: The Yukiyasha Legend Murders Bilingual Edition-Kodansha English Library
New Kindaichi Files Vol. 4: The Yukiyasha Legend Murders Bilingual Edition-Kodansha English Library
This book contains both English and Japanese. At least 4 volumes are available and
the Amakusa Treasure Hunt Murders Part 1 and 2.
The New Kindaichi Detective Files Case 1: Murders In Demon Dog Forest-DLS Comics
The New Kindaichi Detective Files Case 2: Phantom Of The Silver Screen-DLS Comics
Story: Kanari Yozaburo & Seimaru Amagi Art: Fumiya Sato
These Graphic Novels are published in Singapore, but are printed in English.
Learn to draw in the manga style. Bi-lingual English and Japanese text.
Newtype Magazine Vol. 1-A.D. Vision No. 1-2 Nov 2002-Dec 2002
Newtype Magazine Vol. 2-A.D. Vision No. 1-12 Jan 2003-Dec 2003
Newtype Magazine Vol. 3-A.D. Vision No. 1-12 Jan 2004-Dec 2004
Full Metal Panic-Syouji Gatoh and Retsu Tateo
Angel/Dust-Aoi Nanase
Lagoon Engine Einsatz-Yukiru Sugisaki Vol. 3 #10 Oct. 2004
Evangelion: Angelic Days Vol. 4 #8 Aug. 2005
Aoi House-Adam Arnold Vol. 5 #1 Jan. 2006
Full Metal Panic has a Japanese manga, and an animated TV Series soon to be released by A.D. Vision.
There are 16 manga pages published per issue. Lagoon Engine Einsatz is being published in English before
being published in Japanese. Evangelion: Angelic Days was entitled Neon Genesis Evangelion: Girlfriend of Steel
and is a retelling of Episode 26 of the anime. [See Lagoon Engine]
There is a Japanese manga and four 40 min. OVAs that are available subbed
and dubbed on videotape and DVD from Viz.
The Graphic Novel collects all 6 issues of the comic.
There is a Japanese manga, but I don't think there is an animation. This is an Adult title.
No Bra GN Vol. 1-I.C. Entertainment Feb 2004/???CANCELLED???
No Bra GN Vol. 2-I.C. Entertainment TBA/???CANCELLED???
No Bra GN Vol. 3-I.C. Entertainment TBA/???CANCELLED???
Story and Art: Kawatsu Kenjirou
There is a Japanese manga, but I don't believe there is an animation.
No Need For Tenchi!-Viz Comics No. 1-7 Apr 96-Oct 96
No Need for Tenchi! Part 2-Viz Comics No. 1-7 Nov 96-May 97
No Need for Tenchi! Part 3-Viz Comics No. 1-6 Jun 97-Nov 97
No Need for Tenchi! Part 4-Viz Comics No. 1-6 Dec 97-May 98
No Need for Tenchi! Part 5-Viz Comics No. 1-5 Jun 98-Oct 98
No Need for Tenchi! Part 6-Viz Comics No. 1-5 Nov. 98-Mar. 99
No Need for Tenchi! Part 7-Viz Comics No. 1-6 Apr 99-Sep 99
No Need for Tenchi! Part 8-Viz Comics No. 1-5 Oct 99-Feb 2000
No Need for Tenchi! Part 9-Viz Comics No. 1-6 Mar 2000-Aug 2000
No Need for Tenchi! Part 10-Viz Comics No. 1-7 Sep 2000-Mar 2001
No Need for Tenchi! Part 11-Viz Comics No. 1-4 Apr 2001-Jul 2001
No Need for Tenchi! Part 12-Viz Comics No. 1-6 Aug 2001-Jan 2002
Story and Art: Hitoshi Okuda
The OAV series was the inspiration for the creation on this manga title,
instead of the other way round, which is what usually happens. There is a
Japanese manga, the animation is released by Pioneer on videotape in subbed
and dubbed formats, as well as bilingual laserdiscs with Closed Captioned
subtitles and DVD. There are at least 17 OAVs (~30 min each), 2 movies and
2 long running TV Series available from Pioneer. Pretty Sammy is a spinoff
of this series and there is a TV Series that is available subtitled on videotape.
The third movie, Tenchi in Love 2 is currently in production in Japan.
Volume 1 collects all of Part 1.
Sword Play collects all of Part 2.
Magical Girl Pretty Sammy collects all of Part 3.
Samurais In Space Graphic Novel collects all of Part 4.
Unreal Genius Graphic Novel collects all of Part 5.
Dream a Little Scheme Graphic Novel collects all of Part 6.
Tenchi in Love Graphic Novel collects all of Part 7.
Chef of Iron Graphic Novel collects all of Part 8.
The Quest For More Money collects all of Part 9.
Mother Planet collects all of Part 10.
Ayeka's Heart collects all of Part 11.
No Need for Tenchi! Graphic Novel Vol. 1-12-Chuang Yi
Story and Art: Hitoshi Okuda
These Graphic Novels are published in Singapore, but are printed in English.
This title ran to completion.
There is a Japanese manga entitled Muteki Kanban Musume.
Nosatsu Junkie GN Vol. 1-TokyoPop Dec 2006
Nosatsu Junkie GN Vol. 2-TokyoPop Mar 2007
Nosatsu Junkie GN Vol. 3-TokyoPop TBA
Nosatsu Junkie GN Vol. 4-TokyoPop TBA
Nosatsu Junkie GN Vol. 5-TokyoPop TBA
Nosatsu Junkie GN Vol. 3-TokyoPop TBA
Nosatsu Junkie GN Vol. 7-TokyoPop TBA
This is a 17+ volume (Korean manga) manhwa. The Limited Edition versions
released by Infinity Studios include high quality production and translation, bonus images,
color pages, a set of (limited) promotional figurines, and many other collectable items.
[See Chun Rhang Yhur Jhun]
Nozomi-Studio Plex/Fanboy Jul 2003
Story and Art: Nao Yazawa
This manga was specifically created for the American market,
no Japanese release is planned. This 56 page, single volume story
is in full color. Created left-to-right like American comics.
There is a manga, but I don't believe there is an animation.
These titles are available for purchase in printed form as well as a internet downloadable
form. The downloaded form is read using the Adobe Glassbook Reader. There are three
volumes to this title.
There is a 3 volume Japanese manga that will be released
as a huge 800 page single volume in the U.S. I don't think there is an
animation. Kirihito is the Japanese word for Christ and is also the
name of the main character.
There is a Japanese manga, but I don't believe there is an animation.
These titles are available for purchase in printed form as well as a internet downloadable
form. The downloaded form is read using the Adobe Glassbook Reader. There are two
volumes to this title. This is a mature title.
Ogenki Clinic Graphic Novel Vol. 1: The Doctor Will Do You Now...-Sexy Fruit Aug 2000
Ogenki Clinic Graphic Novel Vol. 2: Double Dose-Sexy Fruit Apr 2001
Ogenki Clinic Graphic Novel Vol. 3: Paging Dr. FeelGood!-Sexy Fruit Aug 2002
Ogenki Clinic Graphic Novel Vol. 4: Faster Pussycat, Faster!-Sexy Fruit Dec 2002
Ogenki Clinic Graphic Novel Vol. 5: All Aboard The Orgasm Express!-Sexy Fruit Mar 2003
Ogenki Clinic Graphic Novel Vol. 6: Leather, Lace & Lesbians-Sexy Fruit Jun 2003
Ogenki Clinic Graphic Novel Vol. 7: Rubber the Right Way!-Sexy Fruit Jun 2003
Ogenki Clinic Graphic Novel Vol. 8: Super Sexcapades-Sexy Fruit TBA/???CANCELLED???
Ogenki Clinic Graphic Novel Vol. 9-Sexy Fruit TBA/???CANCELLED???
Ogenki Clinic-Sexy Fruit No. 1-6 Sept. 97-Feb. 98
Ogenki Clinic Volume 2-Sexy Fruit No. 1-6 Mar. 98-Aug. 98
Ogenki Clinic Volume 3-Sexy Fruit No. 1-7 Sept. 98-Mar. 99
Ogenki Clinic Volume 4-Sexy Fruit No. 1-6 Apr. 99-Sept. 99
Ogenki Clinic Volume 5-Sexy Fruit No. 1-7 Oct. 99-Apr 2000
Ogenki Clinic Volume 6-Sexy Fruit No. 1-7 May 2000-Nov 2000
Ogenki Clinic Volume 7-Sexy Fruit No. 1-7 Dec 2000-Jul 2001
Ogenki Clinic Volume 8-Sexy Fruit No. 1-8 Aug 2001-Mar 2002
Ogenki Clinic Volume 9-Sexy Fruit No. 1-8 Apr 2002-
Story and Art: Haruka Inui
There is a Japanese manga, the 45 min. OAV Welcome to the Ogenki Clinic
is released by Kitty Media in subbed format, in a censored and uncensored version.
USMC is releasing the rest of the OAVs. This is an adult title.
The 2 graphic novels were compiled from stories from Manga Vizion. There
are 2 OAVs, both released by Viz. Ogre Slayer Part 1, 60 min is dubbed and
Ogre Slayer Part 2, 50 min is subbed.
Ogre Slayer Graphic Novel contains this title from Manga Vizion
Vol. 1, No. 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 and Vol. 2, No. 2 and 3.
Oh My! Graphic Novel Vol. 1: I Love A Girl in Uniform!-Sexy Fruit May 2003
Oh My!-Sexy Fruit No. 1-4 Dec 2002-Mar 2003
Story and Art: ProntonSaurus
This is an adult title.
Ah My Goddess!: The Adventures of Mini Goddess
The Adventures of Mini-Goddesses-Dark Horse May 2000
Story and Art: Kosuke Fujishima
This is a Japanese book that was published in Japanese
with English translations. Many of the pages of this book have
been printed as an ongoing feature in Previews Comic Catalog.
It is done in the superdeformed drawing style and has 4-panel
cartoons. I believe that Dark Horse is printing a book similar
to this.
Oh My Goddess! Part I-Dark Horse No. 1-6 Aug. 94-Jan. 95
Oh My Goddess! Part II-Dark Horse No. 1-8 Feb. 95-Sep. 95
Oh My Goddess! Part III #1: On a Wing and A Prayer Nov. 95
Oh My Goddess! Part III #2: Love Potion #9 Dec. 95
Oh My Goddess! Part III #3: Sympathy for the Devil Jan. 96
Oh My Goddess! Part III #4: Mystical Engine Feb. 96
Oh My Goddess! Part III #5: Valentine Rhapsody Mar. 96
Oh My Goddess! Part III: Terrible Master Urd No. 1-6 Apr. 96-Sep. 96
Oh My Goddess! Part IV #1: Robot Wars Dec. 96
Oh My Goddess! Part IV : The Trials of Morisato No. 1-3 Jan. 97-Mar. 97
Oh My Goddess! Part IV #5: The Queen of Vengeance Apr. 97
Oh My Goddess! Part IV: Mara Strikes Back No. 1-3 May. 97-Jul. 97
Oh My Goddess! Special Part V #1: The Forgotten Promise Sept. 97
Oh My Goddess! Part V #2: The Lunchbox of Love Oct. 97
Oh My Goddess! Part V #3: Meet Me By the Seashore Nov. 97
Oh My Goddess! Part V #4: You're So Bad Dec 97
Oh My Goddess! Part V: Ninja Master! No. 1-2 Jan. 98-Feb. 98
Oh My Goddess! Part V: Miss Keiichi No. 1-2 Mar. 98-Apr. 98
Oh My Goddess! Part V #9: It's Lonely at the Top Jun. 98
Oh My Goddess! Part V #10: Fallen Angel Jul. 98
Oh My Goddess! Part V #11: Play the Game Aug. 98
Oh My Goddess! Part V #12: Sorrow Fear Not Sep. 98
Oh My Goddess! Part VI: The Devil in Miss Urd No. 1-5 Nov. 98-Mar 99
Oh My Goddess! Part VI #6: SuperUrd Apr. 99
Oh My Goddess! Part VII: The Fourth Goddess No. 1-8 May 99-Dec. 99
Oh My Goddess! Part VIII: Childhood's End No. 1-2 Jan. 2000-Feb. 2000
Oh My Goddess! Part VIII #3: The Queen and the Goddess Mar. 2000
Oh My Goddess! Part VIII: Hail to the Chief No. 1-3 Apr. 2000-Jun. 2000
Oh My Goddess! Part IX #1: Pretty In Scarlet Jul. 2000
Oh My Goddess! Part IX #2: The Goddess's Apprentice Aug. 2000
Oh My Goddess! Part IX #3: Queen Sayoko No. 1-5 Sep. 2000-Jan. 2001
Oh My Goddess! Part X #1: The Secret of Speed No. 1-2 Feb. 2001-Mar. 2001
Oh My Goddess! Part X #3: Another Me Apr. 2001
Oh My Goddess! Part X #4: Hand In Hand No. 1-2 May 2001-Aug. 2001
Oh My Goddess! Part XI #1: Banpei In Love No. 1-2 Sep. 2001-Oct. 2001
Oh My Goddess! Part XI #3: Mystery Child No. 1-8 Nov. 2001-Jun. 2002
Oh My Goddess! Part XII #1: Learning to Love No. 1-3 Jul. 2002-Sep. 2002
Oh My Goddess! #91-95: Traveller No. 1-5 Oct. 2002-Feb. 2003
Oh My Goddess! #96-99: The Phantom Racer No. 1-4 Mar. 2003-Jul 2003
Oh My Goddess! #100-104: Dr. Moreau No. 1-5 Aug 2003-Dec 2003
Oh My Goddess! #105-112: Sora Unchained No. 1-8 Feb 2004-Sep 2004
Story and Art: Kosuke Fujishima
There are 30+ volumes to this ongoing Japanese manga entitled Ah! My Goddess!
(Aa! Megami-sama) and a Japanese animation The English manga uses only a small
subset of the Japanese manga. The Japanese manga is a superset of the animation. There
are 5 subbed episodes of Oh My Goddess! the animation from Animego on 5 videotapes or
2 laser discs (CLV/CAV). V. 1: Moonlight and Cherry blossoms (29 min),
V. 2: Midsummer Night's Dream (29 min), V. 3: Burning Hearts on the Road
(29 min), V. 4: Evergreen Holy Night (29 min), V. 5: For the Love of Goddess
(40 min). There is a movie currently being made in Japan.
Wrong Number GN is the first of 3 graphic novels that will place the "missing"
Oh My Goddess! chapters back in their original order (includes the stories
that were originally printed in the 1-555-Goddess GN). Includes material from Super Manga Blast #1-5,
Oh My Goddess! Part I #1.
Leader of the Pack is the second of 3 graphic novels that will place the "missing"
Oh My Goddess! chapters back in their original order (includes the stories
that were originally printed in the 1-555-Goddess GN).
Final Exam is the third of 3 graphic novels that will place the "missing"
Oh My Goddess! chapters back in their original order (includes the stories
that were originally printed in the 1-555-Goddess GN). Includes material from Super Manga Blast #11-12,
Oh My Goddess! Part I #3, and Oh My Goddess! Part II #3-5.
1-555-Goddess GN This book collects Oh My Goddess Part 1 #1-3, and Part 2 #3-5.
Love Potion No. 9 GN collects Oh My Goddess! Part 1 #4-5, Part 2 #6-8,
On a Wing and a Prayer, and Love Potion #9.
Sympathy for the Devil GN collects Oh My Goddess! Part 1 #6, Part 2 #1-2,
Sympathy for the Devil, Mystical Engine, and Valentine Rhapsody.
Terrible Master Urd GN collects Terrible Master Urd #1-6.
The Queen of Vengeance GN collects Oh My Goddess!: Part IV #1-5.
Mara Strikes Back GN collects Oh My Goddess! Part IV #6-8 and Part V #1-2.
Ninja Master! GN collects Oh My Goddess! Part V #3-6 (Meet Me by the Seashore, You're
So Bad, Ninja Master Parts 1-2).
Miss Keiichi GN collects Oh My Goddess! Part V, #7-12.
The Devil in Miss Urd GN collects Oh My Goddess! Part VI: The Devil in Miss Urd #1-5.
The Fourth Goddess GN collects Oh My Goddess! Part VII: The Fourth Goddess # 1-8.
Queen Sayoko GN collects Oh My Goddess! Part IX #3: Queen Sayoko #1-5.
Hand in Hand GN collects Oh My Goddess! Part X #1-5 and Part XI #1-2.
Mystery Child GN collects Oh My Goddess! Part XI #3-10.
Traveler GN collects Oh My Goddess! #91-95.
The Phantom Racer GN collects Oh My Goddess! #96-104.
Sora Unchained GN collects Oh My Goddess! #105-112.
Oh My Goddess! Vol. 21 GN is printed right to left, similar to the Japanese version.
Oh My Goddess! Color Special is a reprint of a commemorative book,
colorized by Kosuke Fujishima and is a colorized reprint of 4 of the
most popular stories, each story covers one of the 4 goddesses. Includes
"The Number You Have Dialed Is Incorrect", "Urd's Fantastic Adventure",
"Crazy Little Thing Called Love", and "Are You Being Served?". Includes many
bonus pages full of information about the manga series..
[Oh] Ah! My Goddess #1-Kodansha English Library
[Oh] Ah! My Goddess #2-Kodansha English Library
[Oh] Ah! My Goddess #3-Kodansha English Library
Story and Art: Kosuke Fujishima
The bilingual books contain both English and Japanese.
OL Comes of Age Vol. 1 (The)-Kodansha English Library 1994
OL Comes of Age Vol. 2 (The)-Kodansha English Library 1999
Story and Art: Risu Akizuki
This is an English language manga published in Japan, but I don't think it has
an animation. The manga has English in the word balloons and is read from front to back.
The manga is a series of 4 panel cartoons and is read from front to back. OL stands for
Office Lady (Ladies who work in Japanese Offices) and has a feel equivalent to the U.S.
Cathy comic strips.
There is a Japanese manga, and two animated TV Series (2nd TV Series released by 4/Kids). These
graphic novels collect material originally printed in Shonen Jump.
One Pound Gospel-Viz Comics No. 1-4 Mar. 96-Jun96
One Pound Gospel: Round 2-Viz Comics No. 1-8 Jan. 97-Aug 97
Story and Art: Rumiko Takahashi
The very beginning of this title began in Animerica. There is a
55 min. animation available from Viz. There are at least 3 volumes of the
Japanese manga. (See Animerica, Rumic World)
Graphic Novel Vol. 1contains this title from Animerica Vol. 2, No. 12 to Vol. 3, No. 9.
The Hungry for Victory Graphic Novel contains the One Pound Gospel series printed
in Animerica Vol. 3, No. 10 to Vol. 4, No. 1 as well as issues 1 to 4 of the
monthly comic. Contains stories: The Lamb Resurreted and The Lamb Who Crossed Himself.
There is a Japanese manga and an animation being released by Bandai
under the title "Please Teacher".
Please Teacher Anime Fanbook is in full color with images from the TV Series.
Onegai Teacher Novel (text only) provides a different insight to the Onegai Teacher storyline.
Ongaku Otaku-Automatic 1997
The Fool Who Fell to Hell-Koji Tano (16 pgs) Issue 2
This is the only issue of the magazine that contains a manga title.
The manga artist is also a musician. The story is adult in nature and may be
distrubing. The story is bilingual.
The written text Japanese novel is entitled Sonoyubi dake ga shiteiru.
This a 1 volume Japanese manga. This release is unflipped, using
Japanese sound effects and reading from back to front, similar to the way
original Japanese manga is read. This is a mature title.
Outlanders-Dark Horse Comics No. 1-33 Dec 88-Sep 91
Outlanders-Dark Horse Comics No. 0 Mar. 92
Outlanders Epilogue-Dark Horse Mar 94
Outlanders Special-Dark Horse Comics Mar 93.
A Decade of Dark Horse #3: Outlanders: The Kahm Family at Home-Dark Horse Comics Sept. 96
Story and Art: Johji Manabe
There is a 8 volume Japanese manga and an animation. The entire manga has
been translated into English. The manga is a superset
of the animation. A 48 min. dubbed version is available on videotape from
Dark Image Entertainment or U.S. Renditions or subbed and dubbed from Manga Ent.
There are 2 volumes of the Japanese manga.
Each Graphic Novel contains 4 issues.
Graphic Novel 1 contains issues #1-4 and an additional story, The Unknown Bird.
Graphic Novel 2 contains issues #5-8.
Graphic Novel 3 contains issues #9-12.
Graphic Novel 4 contains issues #13-16.
Graphic Novel 5 contains issues #17-22.
Graphic Novel 6 contains issues #23-26 and Outlanders #0, The Key of Graciale.
Graphic Novel 7 contains issues #27-30.
Graphic Novel 8 contains Outlanders Epilogue and the Outlanders Special: Battia's Bane.
There is a manga, but I don't believe there is an animation. This title is read from right to left.
These titles are available for purchase in printed form as well as a internet downloadable
form. The downloaded form is read using the Adobe Glassbook Reader. There is one
volume to this title.
There is a Japanese manga, but I am not sure there is an animation.
This manga deals with very mature themes of adult graphic horror. These
books are unique since they are unflipped, reading back to front, similar
to the way original Japanese manga would be read. This is the sequel to
Hell Baby. (See Hell Baby)
There is a Japanese manga. The beginning graphic novels are
compiled from this title's run from issues of Smile Magazine. There is
an animated TV Series.
Paradise on the Hill GN-Digital Manga May 2007
There is a Japanese manga, but I don't think there is an animation.
This is a mature title.
This a Japanese manga. This release is unflipped, using
Japanese sound effects and reading from back to front, similar to the way
original Japanese manga is read. This is a mature title.
There is a Japanese manga, but I don't think
there an animation. This book is unflipped, reading back to front,
similar to the way original Japanese manga would be read.
Patchwork Graphic Novel-Icarus Publishing
Story and Art: Rego Yokoi
There is a Japanese manga, but I don't think there is an
animation. A compilation of 9 short stories. This is an adult title.
There is a 15 volume Japanese manga,
but I don't believe there is an animation.
Patriot Graphic Novel-Icarus Publishing Feb 2007
Story and Art: Mashumaro Jyuubaori
There is a Japanese manga, but I don't think there is an
animation. Patriot collects 8 short stories.collected from A-G Super
Erotic Anthology Comic. This is an adult title.
There is a Japanese manga and there is soon to be an animated TV Series. Starting with
Peach Girl: Sophomore Year Graphic Novel Vol. 9, the graphic novels will be published right to left.
The Peach Girl Authentic single volumes and box sets are a reissue of the volumes in right to left
(RtoL) format. Peach: Miwa Ueda Illustrations contains artwork from Peach and other titles produced
by Miwa Ueda.
This is an American made comic based on a Japanese Animation
available from Pioneer. The Japanese title is You-Gen-Kai-Sya. I am not
sure how many issues were released.
Phoenix has over 9 volumes to the Japanese manga. The Japanese title is Hi no tori
which means Firebird. This is the second story of 12 interconnected stories. There is
a live action movie and an animated movie "Phoenix 2772", which is
availabled dubbed from Best Video (uncut) and from Celebrity Home Video (edited)
under the title "Space Firebird" (95 minutes) (See Manga! Manga! The World
of Japanese Comics).
There is a Japanese manga, but I don't think there is an animation.
This is a mature title.
Pictopia-Fantagraphics Oct 92
21st Century Schizoid Man-Takashi Nemoto (12 pgs) Issue 3
This is the only manga contained in this Trade Paperback. This artist's
works frequently appear in the alternative comics magazine called Garo.
The story is adult in nature.
There is a Japanese manga, but I am not sure there is an animation.
The entire manga has been translated in English.
Pixy Junket Graphic Novel contains issues 1 to 6.
There is a manga and an animated TV series currently in production. This
title is also available online in English under the title "Planetez" at
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/emanga/
There is a Japanese manga and an 55 min. animation available
subbed or dubbed from A.D. Vision. The Grahic Novel collects all 5
issues. The reprint of this graphic novel (March 2000) contains an
afterwords in English by Urushihara and others not found in the first
edition.
Pokemon Adventures Vol. 2: Legendary Pokemon Graphic Novel-Viz Comics Dec 2000
Pokemon Adventures Part 2-Viz Comics No. 1-6 Feb 2000-Jul 2000
1: The Rocket Returns Feb 2000
2: The Hunt For Eevee Mar 2000
3: The Nidoking Safari Apr 2000
4: Mission: Magmar! May 2000
5: The Dangerous Dragonite Ice Climbers Jun 2000
6: The Mythical Moltres Jul 2000
Story: Hidenori Kusaka Art: Mato
Pokemon Adventures Vol. 3: The Saffron City Seige Graphic Novel-Viz Comics Jul 2001
Pokemon Adventures Part 3-Viz Comics No. 1-7 Aug 2000-
1: The Impassable Mr. Mime Aug 2000
2: The Articuno Ambush Sep 2000
3: Saffron City Showdown Oct 2000
4: Master Mewtwo Nov 2000
5: Return to Viridian Gym Dec 2000
6: The Pikachu Maneuver Jan 2001
7: The Final Challenge! Feb 2001
Pokemon Adventures Volume 5: Making Waves-Viz Comics Apr 2002
Pokemon Adventures The Yellow Caballero Part 5-Viz Comics No. 1-5 Jul 2001-Nov 2001
1: To Catch a Caterpie Jul 2001
2: The S.S. Anne Adventure Aug 2001
3: Evolution Action Sep 2001
4: Dratini of the Deep Oct 2001
5: The Seafoam Encounter Nov 2001
Story: Hidenori Kusaka Art: Mato
Pokemon Adventures Volume 6: Cave Campaign-Viz Comics Aug 2002
Pokemon Adventures Part 6-Viz Comics No. 1-4 Dec 2001-
1: Challenge Accepted Dec 2001
2: Agatha's Arbok Jan 2002
3: Best Enemies Feb 2002
4: Shadowboxing Gengar Mar 2002
Story: Hidenori Kusaka Art: Mato
Pokemon Adventures Volume 7: Pokemon Elite-Viz Comics Dec 2002
Pokemon Adventures Part 7-Viz Comics No. 1-5 Apr 2002Aug 2002-
1: Mewtwo Meets Its Match Apr 2002
2: Yellow Beginnings May 2002
3: Bruno's Battle Jun 2002
4: Lance's Charge Jul 2002
5: Primary Colors Aug 2002
Story: Hidenori Kusaka Art: Mato
Magical Pokemon Journey Graphic Novel Vol. 6: Gold & Silver-Viz Comics Aug 2002
Magical Pokemon Journey Part 6-Viz Comics No. 1-4 Nov 2001-Feb 2002
1: Eevee-lu-tion Nov 2001
2: Eggcellent Togepi Dec 2001
3: Green Jealousy Jan 2002
4: Raichu's Best Friend Feb 2002
Magical Pokemon Journey Graphic Novel Vol. 7: From the Heart-Viz Comics Nov 2002
Magical Pokemon Journey Part 7-Viz Comics No. 1-4 Mar 2002-Jun 2002
1: Swimming With the Qwilfish Mar 2002
2: Heavenly Pokemon Apr 2002
3: Clefairy's Blue Period May 2002
4: Rockabye Pokemon Jun 2002
5: Jul 2002
6: Gold & Silver Aug 2002
Story and Art: Yumi Tsukirino
There is a Japanese manga, several videogames, an animated TV series
and a movie. Pokemon is short for Pocket Monsters and originated as a videogame.
The TV series has aired on American televison and it is these episodes that
are available dubbed from Viz/Pioneer on videotape and DVD.
The Electric Tale of Pikachu Graphic Novel collects issues 1 to 4 of the
Electric Tale of Pikachu saga and will reprint the covers in color.
Electric Pikachu Boogaloo Graphic Novel collects issues 1 to 4 of the
Electric Pikachu Boogaloo saga and will reprint the covers in color. It also
contains a bonus story in color and not available elsewhere.
Surf's Up, Pikachu Graphic Novel collects issues 1 to 4 of the
Surf's Up, Pikachu saga and will reprint the covers in color. It also
contains a 12 bonus page and not available elsewhere.
Pokemon: Pathways to Adventure is a full-color illustrated novel which also
provides insights into playing the videogame.
The Pokemon books from Scholastic are short books suitable for elementary
school readers.
The Let's Find Pokemon! books, if you have seen a Where's Waldo book, you
already know what these books are about.
The Pokemon Origami books contains pre-colored pages, so that
when you fold them, you get colored 3-D paper pokemon. Characters included:
Ash, Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Eevee, Zubat and many other characters.
Includes folding instructions.
Pokemon Adventures closely follows the story of the original Game Boy game
and has collectible stickers inside each issue. Graphic Novel 1: Wanted:
Pikachu! collects all of Part 1 and half of the first issue of Part 2.
Pokemon Tales are short (18 page) hard paged books suitable for young children.
Pokemon TV Animation Comic: I Choose You is a full color graphic novel that
reprints the stories contained the Nintendo Power magazine. It covers the first
6 episodes of the TV series.
Pokemon Movie Comic: Pikachu's Vacation released by Viz Comics is a full color
comic. Uses cels from the movie.
Pokemon Movie Comic: Mewtwo Strikes Back released by Viz Comics is a full color
comic series. Uses cels from the movie. This 4 issue series is collected in Pokemon: The First Movie Animation
Graphic Novel.
Pokemon: The First Movie Comics Graphic Novel collects all 4 issuses of the Pokemon
Movie Comic: Mewtwo Strikes Back and the Pokemon Movie Comic: Pikachu's Vacation. This title is in full color, using
cels from the movie to create the book.
The Art of Pokemon The Movie contains color images from the movies Pikachu's Vacation
and Mewtwo Strikes Back!
The Art of Pokemon The Movie 2000 contains color images from the movies Revelation:
Lugia and Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
Magical Pokemon Journey is a shojo (girl's comic) and includes a color poster in each
issue.
Pokemon Tales Movie Special: Pikachu's Unparalleled Adventure is a short book suitable
for elementary school readers.
Pokemon: The Movie 2000 Animation Comics: Revelation: Lugia is a full color 4 issuse
comic based on the soon to be released Pokemon movie.
Pokémon: The Movie 2000 Animation Comics: Pikachu's Rescue Adventure is a full color
one-shot comic based on the Pokemon movie. Pokemon: The Movie 2000 Graphic Novel collects the 4 issues of
Pokemon: The Movie 2000 and Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
Magical Pokemon Journey Graphic Novel: A Party With Pikachu collects the 4 issues of
Magical Pokemon Journey Part 1. Magical Pokemon Journey Graphic Novel: Pokemon Matchmakers collects the 4 issues of
Magical Pokemon Journey Part 2.
This is a daily comic strip printed in many newspapers. It can also be read at the following website:
Creators.com
http://www.creators.com/comics/
Pikachu Meets the Press is a collection of these daily comic strips into a Graphic Novel.
The Electric Tale of Pikachu Graphic Novel Vol. 1-4-Chuang Yi
Story and Art: Toshihiro Ono
These Graphic Novels are published in Singapore, but are printed in English.
This title ran to completion.
Pokemon Adventures Graphic Novel Vol. 1-21-Chuang Yi
Story: Hidenori Kusaka Art: Mato
These Graphic Novels are published in Singapore, but are printed in English.
Magical Pokemon Journey Graphic Novel Vol. 1-7-Chuang Yi
Story and Art: Yumi Tsukirino
These Graphic Novels are published in Singapore, but are printed in English.
Ash & Pikachu Graphic Novel Vol. 1-5-Chuang Yi
Story and Art: Takashi Teshirogi
These Graphic Novels are published in Singapore, but are printed in English.
Pokemon GOLD & SILVER Graphic Novel Vol. 1-3-Chuang Yi
Story and Art: Saitou Muneo
These Graphic Novels are published in Singapore, but are printed in English.
This title ran to completion.
Pokemon Ruby-Sapphire Graphic Novel Vol. 1-5-Chuang Yi
Story and Art: Kosaku Anakubo
These Graphic Novels are published in Singapore, but are printed in English.
Pokemon Pocket Monsters Graphic Novel Vol. 1-14-Chuang Yi
Story and Art: Kosaku Anakubo
These Graphic Novels are published in Singapore, but are printed in English.
This title ran to completion.
Pokemon Jirachi Wish Maker Graphic Novel-Chuang Yi
Story and Art: Suigun Oouchi
This Graphic Novel is published in Singapore, but is printed in English.
This is a graphic novel based on the movie. This title ran to completion.
Pokemon Destiny Deoxys Graphic Novel-Chuang Yi
Art: Takashi Teshirogi
This Graphic Novel is published in Singapore, but is printed in English.
This is a graphic novel based on the movie. This title ran to completion.
Pokemon Lucario and the Mystery of Mew Graphic Novel-Chuang Yi
Story and Art by Shigekatsu Ihara
Original Work By: Satoshi Tajiri
Directed By: Tsunekazu Ishihara
Script By: Hideki Sonoda
This Graphic Novel is published in Singapore, but is printed in English.
This is a graphic novel based on movie. This title ran to completion.
There is a Japanese manga, but no animation. Printed right
to left, similar to the original Japanese manga. Includes a bonus story
entitled "The Magic of Love".
Original Story Concept: Junichi Satou Story and Art: Kaori Naruse
There is a 4 volume Japanese manga and an animated TV Series being released by
A.D. Vision. These books are unflipped, reading back to front,
similar to the way original Japanese manga would be read.
Story: Courtney Love and Misaho Kujiradou Character Design: Ai Yazawa
Creative Director: D.J. Milky Art: Misaho Kujiradou
Princess Ai-Ai Land Chronicles Novel-TokyoPop TBA
This Graphic Novel is written by and based on lyrics from the songs of singer/actress Courtney Love.
Published in Japan in Wings magazine. Some pages are in color. There is a live-action/animated movie
currently in production in Japan.
Princess Knight Vol. 1 Bilingual Edition-Kodansha English Library
Princess Knight Vol. 2 Bilingual Edition-Kodansha English Library
Princess Knight Vol. 3 Bilingual Edition-Kodansha English Library
Princess Knight Vol. 4 Bilingual Edition-Kodansha English Library
Princess Knight Vol. 5 Bilingual Edition-Kodansha English Library
Princess Knight Vol. 6 Bilingual Edition-Kodansha English Library
Story and Art: Osamu Tezuka
The book contain both English and Japanese. This is the third variation of Princess Knight,
the one released in 1963 and ran for four years.
This is an adult comic, based on an adult manga. I am not sure if there
is an animation. The original artist retouched the original artwork to include
those elements that would not have passed the Japanese censors.
There is a Japanese manga. I am pretty sure there is not an animation. Issue 1
is available with 2 different covers. When continued, issues13 through 16 will only
have been published in the U.S.
Story: Katsuhiko Nishijima & Kazumi Shirasaka Art: Ben Dunn
This is made in America comic book based on the movie. I am not sure
that a Japanese manga exists. The comic is missing a few of my favorite
scenes. Issue 0 and the Settei Super Special No. 1 (Project A-KO) is American
drawn pictures of the animation characters. The Project A-KO Graphic Novel
contains the stories from issues 1-4, plus 8 additional pages. Project A-KO
is 86 min. long and is available subbed on laserdisc and videotape and dubbed
on videotape from Central Park Media.
These are American drawn color comic books based on the movies. The
70 min. long Project A-KO 2: Plot of the Daitokuji Financial Group is dubbed
on videotape and subbed and dubbed at the same time on a single laserdisc
from Central Park Media. Project A-KO 3: Cinderella Rhapsody (50 min) is
available subbed and dubbed on videotape and on laserdisc. Project A-KO
4: Final (50 min) is available subbed and dubbed on videotape and on laserdisc.
Project A-KO vs the Grey Side is 54 min and Project A-KO vs the Blue Side
is 55 min. All are available from Central Park Media.
This contains 2 short Shojo (Girl Comics) stories "Promise"
and "Since You've Been Gone"and I don't believe that either of
them have been animated. (see Four Shojo Stories)
Pulp-Viz Comics No. 1 Dec. 97
Pulp Vol. 2-Viz Comics No. 1-12 Jan 98-Dec. 98
Pulp Vol. 3-Viz Comics No. 1-12 Jan 99-Dec. 99
Pulp Vol. 4-Viz Comics No. 1-12 Jan 2000-Dec. 2000
Pulp Vol. 5-Viz Comics No. 1-12 Jan 2001-Dec. 2001
Pulp Vol. 6-Viz Comics No. 1-8 Jan 2002-Aug. 2002 CANCELLED
Strain
Story: Buronson Art: Ryoichi Ikegami
Banana Fish
Story and Art: Akimi Yoshida
Dance Till Tomorrow
Story and Art: Naoki Yamamoto
Black & White
Story and Art:Taiyo Matsumoto
Heartbroken Angels
Story and Art: Masahiko Kikuni
Voyeurs/Voyeurs Inc.
Story and Art: Hideo Yamamoto
Bakune Young
Story and Art: Toyokazu Matsunaga
Benkei in New York
Story: Natsuo Sekikawa
Art: Jiro Taniguchi
Short Cuts
Story and Art: Usumaru Furuya
Cinderalla
Story and Art: Junko Mizuno
Uzumaki
Story and Art: Junji Ito
This magazine that contains several mature manga stories from
various artists.
Even A Monkey Can Draw Manga gives readers tips on how to draw manga.
One of the stories from Voyeurs Inc. was made into a live action movie.
Fresh Pulp is a book that contains articles from Pulp magazine.
There is a Japanese manga still running in Japan, but I don't believe there is
an animation. These books are unflipped, reading back to front,
similar to the way original Japanese manga would be read.
This is a (Korean manga) manhwa. The manhwa inspired
an online Role Playing Game and will soon be two animated TV
series. Ragnarok: Into the Abyss: Boxed Set: Collection 1 contains
Vol. 1-3.
Ragnarok Vol. 1-10-Chuang Yi
Story and Art: Lee Myung-Jin
This is a (Korean manga) manhwa. The manhwa inspired
an online Role Playing Game and will soon be two animated TV
series. The author has currently stopped creating the story at
volume 10, possibly to resume at a later date. These Graphic Novels
are published in Singapore, but are printed in English.
This is a book of full-color original artwork, character profiles, production sketches,
mecha designs, and guides to terminology, based on the animated TV series released
by A.D. Vision.
There is a 3 volume Japanese manga and an animated TV Series
released by A.D. Vision. Available only from Barnes & Noble
from Apr 2004 till Sep 2004 when it get's a wide release. The manga was
created after the anime.
There is a 3 volume Japanese manga and an animated TV Series
released by A.D. Vision. The manga was created after the anime.
These Graphic Novels are published in Singapore, but are printed in English.
This title ran to completion.
Raijin Comics-Gutsoon! Entertainment Dec 2002-Jun 2004 No. 1-46
City Hunter-Hojo Tsukasa
Fist of the Blue Sky-Hara Tetsuo
Slam Dunk-Inoue Takehito
Bomber Girl-Niwano Makoto
Guardian Angel Getten-Sakurano Minene
Baki the Grappler-Itagake Keisuke
First President of Japan-Art: Tsugihara Ryuji Story: Hidaka Yoshiki
Revenge of the Mouflon-Story: Ueno Jiro Art: Ono Yoichiro
Encounter-Konohana Sakuya
Keiji-Hara Tetsuo
The Climber's Saga-Murakami Motoka
Nemuri Kyoshiro-Shibata Renzaburo
Bow Wow Wata-Umekawa Kazumi
American Dream-Hojo Tsukasa & Nihashi Shingo
This is a weekly manga comic that is read from right to left and preserves the Japanese sound
effects. Raijin Comics moved to a monthly release schedule in September 2003 with issue #37. Any
pages originally printed in color in the Japanese version, will be in color in the U.S. release. It includes
a free copy of Fujin/RGA (RAIJIN GAME & ANIME) Magazine with every issue. Fujin/RGA Magazine
contains the latest info on anime, video games, and otaku culture. Fujin/RGA Magazine was later
incorporated into Raijin Comics. Guardian Angel Getten is known as Mamotte Shugogetten in Japan.
Possibly will contain "Wild Leager".
Raika Graphic Novel-Sun Comic Publishing Feb 93
Raika-Sun Comic Publishing No. 1-20 Dec 92-Apr 93
Story: Yu Terashima Art: Kamui Fujiwara
There is a Japanese manga and an animation. I believe the English manga
was abruptly terminated.
The Graphic Novel contains issues 1-8.
There is a 38 volume Japanese manga and the TV series is available from Viz Video
dubbed, (2 episodes per tape, 50 min) there are 9 videotapes containing
the first TV series and the subbed, Collector's Edition (3 episodes per
tape, 75 min) at least 6 videotapes are out. Viz Video calls the second
TV series Anything Goes Martial Arts. The TV series has 18 episodes for the
first series and 143 episodes for the second series which closely follows
the Japanese manga. There are 38 volumes of the Japanese manga. There
are at least 2 dubbed movies, 1: Big Trouble in Nekonron, China (74 min)
and 2: Nihao My Concubine (60 min). There are at least 6 OAVs and at least
4 OAVs are available dubbed. The first OAV, Desperately Seeking Shampoo
is 60 min and is available on videotape and laserdisc (bilingual, CC subtitles).
The 2nd OAV is available on a single 60 min. videotape called Like Water
for Ranma. Akane and Her Sisters and An Akane to Remember has 2 OAVs on
one tape (65 min each).
Graphic Novel 1 collects all of Part 1.
Graphic Novel 2 collects Part 2 issues 1-5.
Graphic Novel 3 collects Part 2 issues 6-11.
Graphic Novel 4 collects Part 3 issue 1 to the first half of issue 7.
Graphic Novel 5 collects Part 3 the second half of issue 7 to issue 13.
Graphic Novel 6 collects Part 4 issues 1 to the first half of issue 6.
Graphic Novel 7 collects Part 4 the second half of issue 6 to issue 11.
Graphic Novel 8 collects Part 5 issues 1-6.
Graphic Novel 9 collects Part 5 issues 7-12.
Graphic Novel 10 collects Part 6 issues 1 to the first half of issue 6.
Graphic Novel 11 collects Part 6 second half of issue 6-11.
Graphic Novel 12 collects Part 6 issues 12-14 and Part 7 issues 1 to the first half of issue 3.
Graphic Novel 13 collects Part 7 second half of issue 3 to the first half of issue 9.
Graphic Novel 14 collects Part 7 second half of issue 9-14.
Graphic Novel 15 collects Part 8 issues 1-7.
Graphic Novel 16 collects Part 8 issues 8-13.
Graphic Novel 17 collects Part 9 issues 1 to the first half of issue 6.
Graphic Novel 18 collects Part 9 second half of issue 6-11.
Rave, also known as Groove Adventure Rave, has a least 25 volumes to this
Japanese manga series. There is a 51 episode animated TV series that is soon to be released
in the U.S. by TokyoPop. Printed in the right to left format.
This magazine published a number of works by alternative artists. These artist's
works frequently appear in the alternative comics magazine called Garo. There was a
special insert in Vol. 1 No. 7 that contained the manga.
There is a Japanese manga still running in Japan and an animated TV Series
released by TokyoPop under the title Samurai Girl-Real Bout High School. Printed in the
right to left format.
There is a Japanese manga and there are several OAVs and a TV Series.
This storyline is different from the animation. The original Japanese Lady of Pharis
[Faris no Seiona] ran 1 volume, The Gray Witch [Haiiro no Majo] ran 3 volumes, Devil
of Fire [Hinoo no Mashin] ran 2 volumes, Heroic Knight Legend [Eiyuu Kishi Den] (which
the TV Series that is being released by CPM is based upon) has at least 4 volumes and
is still running in Japan, Welcome to Lodoss Island! [Youkozo Lodoss Shima he!] (which
is the inspiration for the omake on the TV Series that is being released by CPM) is a
SuperDeformed parody strip has at least 3 volumes and is still running in Japan, The
Story of Deedlit [Deedlit Monogatari] has 2 volumes.
The Gray Witch Graphic Novel Volume 1 collects issues 1-7 of the Gray Witch saga.
The Gray Witch Graphic Novel Volume 2 collects issues 8-14 of the Gray Witch saga.
The Gray Witch Graphic Novel Volume 3 collects issues 16-22 of the Gray Witch saga.
The second edition of The Lady of Pharis Graphic Novel Vol. 1 contains 80 pages not found
in the first edition.
This title is based on an online game that can be found at the following
website http://www.redmoononline.com/. I don't believe this is a Japanese manga.
These titles are available for
purchase in printed form as well as a internet downloadable form. The
downloaded form is read using the Adobe Glassbook Reader. There are eighteen
volumes to this title.
There is a 3 volume Japanese manga, but I don't think there is an animation. This book
is printed right to left, similar to the Japanese version.
Return of the Condor Heroes-Asiapac No. 1-18
Vol. 1 Maiden in White
Vol. 2 Strange Encounter Mt. Hua
Vol. 3 The Grand Martial Arts Meet
Vol. 4 The Maiden Supreme Swordsmanship
Vol. 5 Loveless Valley
Vol. 6 Lethal Poison of Love Blossom
Vol. 7 Hero of Heroes
Vol. 8 A Blessing Amid Crisis
Vol. 9 Bewilderment
Vol. 10 Clash of Swords
Vol. 11 The Condor Sword
Vol. 12 Deep Trouble
Vol. 13 Half the Antidote
Vol. 14 Life and Death
Vol. 15 Tales in the Night
Vol. 16 The Birthday Gifts
Vol. 17 Streaks of Grey
Vol. 18 Reunion
Story: Louis Cha Art: Wee Tian Beng
This is a series of Graphic Novels are not Japanese, but from Singapore. There are more
volumes to this series that have yet to be translated. There was a TV series of the
same name that aired in Singapore.
There is a Japanese manga and a 39 episode
animated TV series which is being released by CPM. This title is part of Animerica Extra.
Graphic Novel Vol. 1 collects Animerica Extra Vol. 4 #1 through #9.
Volume 4 and up, as well as all the 2nd edition volumes will be printed
in right-to-left format similar to the Japanese originals.
This is a horror comic. The Dark Horse release is unflipped, using
Japanese sound effects and reading from back to front, similar to the way original Japanese
manga is read. There are 3 Japanese live-action movies and 2 Japanese live-action TV
Series based on The Ring novel. The American live-action
Ring movie is a remake of the first
Japanese live-action movie. The first Japanese live-action movie is available in the U.S. under
the title
Ringu.
Rion 2990-Rion Productions No. 1-4 Jun 86-
Story and Art: Doug Brammer and Ryan Brown
This is an American original story produced in the Japanese manga style.
There is a Japanese manga, but I don't think there is an animation.
Riot Graphic Novel collects Part 1 issues 1-6.
Riot Act 2 Graphic Novel collects Act 2 issues 1-7.
Rising Stars of Manga-TokyoPop TBA
Story and Art: Various
This is an anthology magazine that showcases talented aspiring U.S. comic artists.
This is an semi-original story based on the Japanese animation Macross
(also known in English as Robotech The Macross Saga)
Robotech: The Macross Saga-Comico No. 2-36 Feb 85-Feb 89
Story: Carl Macek Art: Neil Vokes
This is an semi-original story based on the Japanese animation Macross
(also known in English as Robotech The Macross Saga). It is available dubbed
as the Robotech Collection with 2 episodes per videotape. The Perfect Collection
is available with 2 episodes of the dubbed Robotech version and 2 episodes
of the corresponding original Japanese version (subtitled) per videotape.
There are multiple laserdisc versions including a 9 disc bilingual set.
There were 42 tapes in the Robotech TV series. The first issue is the Macross
Graphic Novel.
Robotech Masters-Comico No. 1-23 Jul 85-Apr 88
Story Mike Baron Art: Neil Vokes
This is an semi-original story based on the Japanese TV Series, Super-Dimenional
Cavalry: Southern Cross (also known in English as Robotech Masters) It is
available dubbed as the Robotech Collection with 2 episodes per videotape
and 4 episodes per laserdisc. The Perfect Collection is available with 2
episodes of the dubbed Robotech version and 2 episodes of the corresponding
original Japanese version (subtitled) per videotape. There are multiple
laserdisc versions including a 6 disc bilingual set.
Robotech: The New Generation-Comico No. 1-25 Jul 85-Jul 88
Story: Jack Herman Art: "Crusher Dave" Johnson
This is an semi-original story based on the Japanese TV Series, called
Genesis Climber Mospeada. (also known in English as Robotech The New Generation).
It is available dubbed as the Robotech Collection with 2 episodes per videotape
and 4 episodes per laserdiscs. The Perfect Collection is available with
2 episodes of the dubbed Robotech version and 2 episodes of the corresponding
original Japanese version (subtitled) per videotape.
Robotech Special-Comico No. 1 May 1988
I believe this is an American original story based on the Japanese animation
Macross (also known in English as Robotech).
Story: Tom Mason & Chris Ulm Art: John & Jason Waltrip
I believe this is an American original story based on the Japanese animation
Macross: The Sentinels, known in English as Robotech II: The Sentinels which
is dubbed, 90 min. and available from Streamline. There is a bilingual
laserdisc available.
This is a made in America original story drawn in the Japanese manga
style. Part of the Dragon Flux saga. (See Dragon Flux)
Romance of the Three Kingdoms-Asiapac No. 1-10
This is a series of Graphic Novels are not Japanese, but from Singapore.
This is a ancient Chinese story. The animated version of this title is available
from Streamline under the title, Great Conquest: The Romance Of The Three Kingdoms.
Rose of Versailles Graphic Novel Vol. 1-Sanyusha No. 1-2 Jul 81
Rose of Versailles Graphic Novel Vol. 2-Sanyusha No. 1-2 Nov 81
Story and Art: Riyoko Ikeda
These Graphic Novels were published in Japan. The manga has English in the word
balloons and is read from front to back. The Rose of Versailles Japanese manga has
roughly 11 volumes. It has been made into a play, a live action movie entitled "Lady
Oscar" which is in English with Japanese subtitles and an animated TV series. The
Japanese title is Berusaiyu no Bara.
One-Pound Gospel-Animerica V. 2 No. 12, V. 3 No.1-2
Supergal-Animerica V. 1 No. 0
Rumic Theater Story and Art: Rumiko Takahashi
Extra-Large Size Happiness-Manga Vizon Vol. 1 No. 6
Golden God of Poverty (The)-Manga Vizon Vol. 1 No. 9
House of Garbage-Manga Vizon Vol. 1 No. 3
Inside the Pottery-Manga Vizon Vol. 1 No. 4
Merchant of Romance (The)-Manga Vizon Vol. 1 No. 2
One Hundred Years of Love-Manga Vizon Vol. 1 No. 5
Those Selfish Aliens-Manga Vizon Vol. 1 No. 7
Time Warp Trouble-Manga Vizon Vol. 1 No. 8
Tragedy of P (The)-Manga Vizon Vol. 1 No. 1
There is
several Japanese manga stories and several animations. There are additional
Rumic world stories in the Japanese manga and animations yet to be translated
into English. Supergal, also known as Maris the Chojo (50 min), Laughing
Target (50 min) and Fire Tripper (50 min) are available in subtitled form
from Central Park Media on videotape and laserdisc. One-Pound Gospel (Animerica)
is animated, and is available in English from Viz Video (55 min.) subtitled.
Other titles in the Rumic World series include: House of Garbage, Inside
the Pottery, The Tragedy of P and The Merchant of Romance, etc. (all found
in Manga Vizion and the Rumiko Takahashi's Rumic Theater Graphic Novel).
Many of the Rumic Theater titles are being animated into a TV Series.
The Mermaid Series: Forest, Promise, Scar, Dream, Gaze is also considered
part of the Rumic World series.
The Rumic World Graphic Novel includes Fire Tripper, Laughing Target and
Supergal which was not published as a separate comic like the other two,
instead it was printed in Animerica Vol. 1 Issue 0.
The Rumic World Trilogy Graphic Novel Vol. 1 contains all of The Rumic World
Graphic Novel and the Rumic World stories, Those Selfish Aliens and Time Warp
Trouble, from Manga Vizion Vol. 1 issues 7-8.
The Rumic World Trilogy Graphic Novel Vol. 2 contains all of the Rumic World
stories from Manga Vizion Vol. 1 issue 9 to Vol. 2 issue 5. Titles include: The
Golden Gods of Poverty, Wasted Minds Parts 1-5, and the Entrepreneurial Spirit.
The Rumic World Trilogy Graphic Novel Vol. 3 contains all of the Rumic World
stories from Manga Vizion Vol. 2 issues 6-12. Titles include: Wedded Bliss,
That Darn Cat, A Cry for Help, War Council, When My Eyes Got Wings, Sleep and
Forget, and The Face Pack.
The Rumic Theater Graphic Novel contains all of the Rumic World stories from
Manga Vizion Vol. 1 issues 1-6.
The Rumic Theater: One or Double Graphic Novel contains all of the Rumic World
stories from Manga Vizion Vol. 3 issues 1-9. This would include The Diet Goddess,
Excuse Me For Being a Dog!, To Grandmother's House We Go, Shake Your Buddha,
The Grandfather of All Baseball Games, Reserved Seat, One or Double, Happy Talk,
and Winged Victory.
(See Animerica, Manga Vizion and Mermaid Forest, Mermaid Promise, Mermaid
Scar, Mermaid Dream, Mermaid Gaze, Mermaid Mask, One Pound Gospel)
