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.
