In his first directorial debut, Hiroyuki Okiura (Ghost in the Shell) brings to life Mamoru Oshii’s (Ghost in the Shell, Patlabor) haunting tale of innocence caught in a web of politics and intrigue.

Soundtracks are highly popular among film and anime fans as collectibles, and for their content-including stirring and evocative orchestral music, Japanese pop and electronica.

Destroy All Monsters Music from the classic all-monster film, composed by Akira Ifukube.

Rebirth of Mothra: Original Soundtrack Composed by Toshiyuki Watanabe. Additional music by Yuji Koseki and by Akiko Yano, with vocal performances by Megumi Kobayashi and Sayaka Yamaguchi.

Rebirth of Mothra 2: Original Soundtrack Composed by Toshiyuki Watanabe. Additional music by Yuji Koseki, with vocal performances by Megumi Kobayashi and Sayaka Yamaguchi.

Rebirth of Mothra 3: Original Soundtrack Composed by Toshiyuki Watanabe. Additional music by Yuji Koseki, with vocal performances by Megumi Kobayashi and Misato Tate.

StudioXeroG.com offers fans around the world the ability to experience the anime-style action they crave in a portable, color, high-intensity manga format anywhere they have access to the Internet. Black Daze was created to deliver the hard hitting, eye-popping excitement that is Japanese anime in a visually stunning, cell-shaded style directly on any personal computer or laptop screen. No one before has truly captured the actual cinematic feel of anime in a alternate medium. Studio Xero G differs, bringing all the pulse-pounding motion and emotion fans expect of anime in a revolutionary, online manga format.

The West is finally starting to take notice of something that rest of the world is already experiencing: Japanese anime and manga are not just a cult phenomenon of the moment, but rather a strong, and engaging form of art that speaks to all ages. Many fans continue to be disappointed by the lack of accessibility to anime and manga. As diehard fans of both anime and manga, the founders of Studio Xero G felt there was no reason why the exciting elements of both mediums should not be brought together within the same space and made conveniently available to everyone, anytime, anywhere; hence Black Daze.

?Sept.17 (wed) Los Angeles at SPACELAND open: 21:00- address: 1717 Silver Lake Bl. LA,90026 tel: 323-661-4380 age: 21+ acts: Pine Marten/ Rex Aquarium/ Vagenius/ POLYSICS

?Sept.19 (fri) San Francisco at BOTTOM OF THE HILL open: 18:00- address: 1233 17th Street San Francisco, 94107 tel: 415-621-4455 age: all acts: RX Bandits/ Locale AM/ Desa/ POLYSICS

?Sept. 20 (Sat) Portland at MEOW MEOW open: 18:00- address: 527 SE Pine St. Portland, OR. 97214 tel: 503-230-2111 age: all acts: RX Bandits/ Locale AM/ Desa/ POLYSICS

?Sept. 21(Sun) Seattle at STUDIO 7 open: 18:00- address: 110 S. Horton Street, Seattle, WA 98134 tel: 206-442-2993 age: all acts: RX Bandits/ Locale AM/ Desa/ POLYSICS

?Sept. 24(Wed) Detroit at ALVIN'S TWILIGHT BAR open: 18:00- address: 5756 Cass Ave. Detroit, MI. 48202 tel: 313-873-3000 age: all acts: RX Bandits/ The Exit/ The Format/ POLYSICS

?Sept.25(Thu) Cleveland at GROG SHOP open: 18:00- address: 1765 Coventry Rd Cleaveland, OH 44118 tel: 216-321-5588 age: all acts: RX Bandits/ The Exit/ The Format/ POLYSICS

?Sept. 26(fri) Philadelphia at THEATRE OF LA open: 18:00- address: 334 South St. Philadelphia, PA 19147 tel: 215-922-1011 age: all acts: RX Bandits/ The Exit/ The Format/ POLYSICS

?Sept. 27(sat) Buffalo at CONTINENTAL open: 22:30- address: 212 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY 14202 tel: 716-842-1292 age: 18+ acts: POLYSICS(headliner)/ Burn like Nero/ Neyko

?Sept. 29(mon) Boston at Middle East open: 20:00- address: 472 Massachusetts Ave.Cambridge, Mass. 02139 tel: 617-864-3278 age: 18+ acts: POLYSICS(headliner)/ Freezepop/ ho-ag

?Sept. 30(tue) New York at KNITTING FACTORY open: 19:30- address: 74 Leonard St. New York NY 10013 tel: 212-219-3006 age: all acts: RX Bandits/ The Exit/ The Format/ POLYSICS

LOS ANGELES: LANDMARK REGENT THEATRE 1045 Broxton Avenue, Westwood, CA

NEW YORK: LOEWS CINEPLEX E-WALK 13 247 West 42nd Street, New York, NY

CHICAGO: Loews Esquire Theatres 58 East Oak Street, Chicago, IL

SAN FRANCISCO: Loews Metreon 101 Fourth Street, San Francisco, CA

BOSTON: Landmark, Kendall Square Cinema One Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

TORONTO: Famous Players Canada Square 2200 Yonge Street, Second Level Toronto, ON, CANADA

The above is subject to change. Please check your local listings.

"Central Park Media is exceptionally proud to receive this significant recognition for Grave of the Fireflies as one of the Top 100 Best DVD Films among such highly notable films in the industry," said Sam Napolitano, Director of Sales, Central Park Media. "Grave of the Fireflies is a true classic and should be part of every anime fan's collection."

Awarded 1st Prize in the "Best Animated Feature" and "Rights of the Child" categories at the Chicago International Children's Film Festival, Grave of the Fireflies, from the studio that created Kiki's Delivery Service and Princess Mononoke, tells the story of two orphaned and homeless children, who set out to survive on their own in post-World War II Japan. But in the face of a society that is no longer able to help them, they begin to realize that they can never escape the hardships of war.

The Grave of the Fireflies Collector's Series Edition 2-disc set includes:

* Storyboard Alternate Angle Feature (view entire program in storyboard form!) * Anamorphic Widescreen Format * English & Japanese with English Subtitles * Bonus DVD Features Include: o Interview with Director Isao Takahata o Interview with Original Author Akiyuki Nosaka o Interview with Film Critic Roger Ebert o Biographies: Akiyuki Nosaka and Isao Takahata o Historical Perspective: Commentary by Professor Theodore F. Cook & Professor Haruko Taya Cook o Video Restoration Documentary o Original Japanese Theatrical Trailer o Art Gallery o U.S. Trailer

* DVD-ROM Features: Script, Additional Storyboards. Art Gallery, Cast & Production Credits... and more!

Azumanga Daioh: Volume 2 The second hilarious volume of Azumanga Daioh takes Chiyo and the girls from end-of-sophomore-year hijinks into the general silliness of their junior year. Includes two Special Edition comic segments: "Osaka's Half Day" and "A Day in the Life of Chiyo-chan!"

eigoMANGA’s publisher, CEO, and founder Austin Osueke will be at JTAF during the Sunday of September 14 from 11:00am to 12:00pm. He will be apart of the eigoMANGA discussion panel. He feels with this is an important platform and opportunity for the industry awareness and perception of eigoMANGA.

“For many years, fans and companies in the industry have been mystified with us to the point where they question if we’re worth the effort to pay attention to. Because of our many projects that missed our branding objective over the years many people only have small bits or inaccurate information about us; and with it they form their perception about the company as a whole. THIS is a good opportunity for everyone in the industry to clearly understand what we are all about. eigoMANGA is not a whistle in the wind; we are here to stay and we will earn a substantial place within the comic book industry and in the hearts of the fans” says Osueke.

eigoMANGA has earned the industry acclaim for being amongst the first, innovative, and leading companies to produce dot-comics on the internet during the internet boom. eigoMANGA has long since moved out of being a web-based business and because of that the company now has an opportunity to earn addition recognition as being amongst the first and leading US-based comic book companies to create a new genre within the manga industry(Japanese-influenced comics): American manga. The company will officially announce the releasing of its premier publication series: eigoMANGA RUMBLE PAK and eigoMANGA IMPACT at the JTAF during its panel discussion forum.

eigoMANGA RUMBLE PAK is a monthly anthology comic book series portraying original manga stories created by American artists and creators; the series is due for retail release in November 2003. eigoMANGA IMPACT is a trade paper back series portraying original manga works created by international artist; this series is due for limited release in October 2003.

“We feel that the comics in RUMBLE PAK and IMPACT represent the advent of a new breed of talented American manga artists. The visually striking artwork and compelling storylines in these comic books will put to rest any to rest any stigma that Americans can't compete with Japanese manga” claims Osueke.

eigoMANGA’s appearance at the Japan Town Anime Faire is the first of many major platforms that will break down the wall that kept the industry from clearly understanding eigoMANGA and that also kept eigoMANGA from portraying its full strength to the comic book entertainment world. “I can’t wait! This are gonna work out great!” triumphs Austin Osueke.

With an accompanying software application entitled AIBO MIND (on 32 MB Memory Stick® media bundled with the ERS-7), the ERS-7 will allow owners to interact with the robot in numerous ways. For example, AIBO enthusiasts will be able to enjoy interacting with a more fluid autonomous robot via voice and tactile touch sensors, along with the ability to remotely access the robot and retrieve digital images on their PC via e-mail commands or an Internet browser (PC Wi-Fi connection required). Additionally, later this year ERA will make available a new tool for the ERS-7 entitled AIBO Custom Manager (ACM). With ACM, owners will be able to add new content, via the Web, to their AIBO Mind Memory Stick media allowing them to personalize their ERS-7.

"This latest generation design is a result of significant evolutionary advancements in robotic hardware and software, as well as our analysis of what people want most in an Entertainment Robot," said Victor Matsuda ERA's vice president.

The ERS-7 model will also feature Illume-Face, an innovative LED face panel that provides a new way for the robot to express its feelings, emotions and current conditions.

In addition to increased voice recognition capabilities, which allow the robot to understand approximately180 voice commands, the new model comes equipped with a newly developed visual pattern recognition technology so it can identify 15 credit card sized AIBO Cards that issue commands, change settings and modes. Furthermore, with this technology, the ERS-7 is able to find its Energy Station and recharge itself when its battery runs low. Additionally, the latest AIBO robot has been equipped with three new infrared distance sensors -- two located in its snout and a new edge detection sensor installed in its chest. With the robot's infrared sensor located in its snout AIBO will be able to better negotiate its environment, avoiding walls and solid obstacles. Further, with AIBO's edge detection sensor the robot's ability to detect an edge will be greatly improved reducing the risk of it falling off steep heights.

The new model, which has built-in wireless LAN connectivity, carries a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $1,599 and includes AIBO MIND software, a recharging Energy Station, one battery, a set of 15 AIBO Cards, an AIBOne (a new toy bone that AIBO can chase and retrieve for fun), AIBO's favorite pink ball, and the WLAN Manager CD-ROM software. The ERS-7 will be available, in early November (pre-orders begin on October 10), at the Sony Style Stores (New York, San Francisco and Orange County), the Sony Gallery (Chicago), and online at www.us.aibo.com.

The Saint Seiya series, an epic tale that became a sensation with fans in Japan after its original release, has been widely anticipated by the growing number of anime fans in the U.S. The series, which was acquired domestically by DIC Entertainment, is based on a manga by Masami Kurumada and produced by one of the top animation studios, Toei Animation (Digimon, Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball).

Collector's Edition Available! Saint Seiya: The Power of the Cosmos Lies Within is available in a Collector's Edition, including a custom art box sized to hold the first five volumes of the series.

The Story: The cosmos is bound together by an incomprehensible web of strength, power and-some would even say-magic. And only by a select few may these forces be harnessed! Seiya is a mortal from Japan who has been trained and has excelled. The time has now come for him to test his skills in battle and to claim the sacred cloth: cloth that will change the order of the universe; armor that will earn Seiya a place in the cosmos; cloth that will establish his rank among the Saints. Through a series of tournaments and trials, Seiya must not only defeat some of the most powerful fighters ever to set foot in the ring, but he must also defeat the demons within himself... Long live the Saints! Long live Saint Seiya!

Seven of Seven: Volume 1 A hilarious new romance, only from ADV Manga! When the light of the full moon falls on a mysterious crystal, it turns Nana Suzuki into seven versions of herself! There's Dynamic Nana, Sexy Nana, Crybaby Nana, Smart Nana, Easygoing Nana, Mean Nana, and of course the original Nana. They're all attending the same school, they all have a crush on the same boy, and no one knows what's happened except Nana. Er, Nanas.

Prebook: 8/27/03 Street: 10/14/03 Genre: Comedy/Romance Age rating: 13+ 200 black & white pages (color intro pages) Author: Yasuhiro Imagawa Illustrator: Azusa Kunihiro SRP: $9.99

Demon City Shinjuku: Volume 1 A demon plague is gripping Shinjuku, and the President of Earth is dying from an evil curse! The only one who can lift the curse is the one who made it-the diabolical Levi Rah, master of magic and demonic legions. The fate of the world is in the balance, and it's up to the President's plucky daughter Sakaya Rama and high school-age martial arts expert Kyoya Izayoi (with his mystic sword Ashura) to save the world.

Prebook: 9/11/03 Street: 10/28/03 Genre: Action Age Rating: 13+ 200 black & white pages (color intro pages) Author: Hideyuki Kikuchi Illustrator: Shin-ichi Hosoma SRP: $9.99

Demon Palace Babylon: Volume 1 High-school swordsman and martial arts expert Kyoya Izayoi is invited to come aboard a giant floating palace that appears in the skies over Tokyo. Fortunately, his favorite young lady-Sayaka Rama, daughter of Earth's President-is along as well. But then it turns out that the ruler of the palace has ulterior motives toward Sayaka. Good thing Kyoya brought his sword....

Prebook: 9/11/03 Street: 10/28/03 Genre: Action Age Rating: 13+ 216 black & white pages (color intro pages) Author: Hideyuki Kikuchi Illustrator: Shin-ichi Hosoma SRP: $9.99

Demon City Hunter: Volume 1 The Defense Agency and an evil organization known as the Dark Order are struggling for control of an uncanny force that's already created a horde of weird creatures. The Defense Agency enlists the help of high schooler Kyoya Izayoi, master of the obscure martial art of nenpo. It's going to be quite a fight!

"Ever since we initially announced Marmalade Boy, we have been flooded with email, letters and phone calls from fans who are dying to see this unique series," said John Parker, TOKYOPOP's President and COO. "We were determined to do it right, and have finally developed a DVD release so cool, it will be well worth the wait."

Marmalade Boy comes from the imaginative mind of Wataru Yoshizumi-one of the world's premiere shojo creators. A cult classic in its native Japan, the property boasts 72 TV episodes, a movie prequel, eight volumes of highly successful manga also published by TOKYOPOP and-of course-a bevy of dedicated fans.

Thursday, September 18th Don Hill's 411 Greenwich St., New York City @ 8:00 pm

($10 admission gets you into the party and 1 FREE CD!)

Featuring the band:

Steve Conte & John Conte with - Aaron Comess (Spin Doctors) on drums... Andy York (John Mellencamp/Ian Hunter) on guitar... Rich Pagano (Patti Smith/Roseann Cash) also on drums... Andrew Hollander (David Johansen/Yusef Lateef) on keyboards... Danny Wilensky (James Brown/Steve Winwood) on woodwinds... and other surprise guests.

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If you can't make the party but want to get a copy of The Contes, "Bleed Together" by mail, send cash check or money order for $17.00 (make check out to "Thunderdog Inc.") to:

Thunderdog Inc. PO Box 494 Gracie Station NY, NY 10028

Known for his action packed series, s-CRY-ed, director Goro Taniguchi weaves together a brave new world, where children must learn to adapt and survive on their own during a time of catastrophe and no adults. Anime Insider’s Editor Rob Bricken states, “Intense. Gripping. Dramatic. These are all words used to describe Bandai’s latest anime offering, Infinite Ryvius. A worthy tribute to Golding’s class, ‘Lord of the Flies’.”

2225AD an act of sabotage has sent a space station plummeting towards a dense plasma phenomena known as the Sea of Geduld. With only hours to spare before the collapse of the entire station, a group of teens, training on-board the ship will seek safety aboard the Ryvius, an interstellar spacecraft hidden deep inside the station. With the adult crew and instructors killed, these young astronauts must rely on their training, courage, and most importantly...each other. Prepare for the journey home.

Infinite Ryvius Street Date: 10.21.2003 Rated 13UP TRT: 125 min. SRP: $29.98

Infinite Ryvius – Limited Edition Street Date: 10.21.2003 Rated 13UP TRT: 125 min. SRP: $49.98

Infinite Ryvius – Los in Space

DVD Features and Extras include: Interactive Animated Menus, Dolby Digital Audio, English/Japanese Language, English Subtitles Option, and 1 collectable Infinite Ryvius pencil board (“shitagiki”).

Infinite Ryvius – Lost in Space (Limited Edition)

"Striking Visuals, Intriguing Characters, and Artful Direction...The Film Delivers The Goods" - TV GUIDE.COM

August 28, 2003- Manga Entertainment is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the legendary Japanese animated film, NINJA SCROLL with a Special Edition DVD featuring a new double-sided/dual layered DVD that offers a pristine presentation of the original 4x3 film plus a newly created 16x9 wide screen edition for home theatre enthusiasts. NINJA SCROLL has been completely digitally re-mastered and reformatted, utilizing the latest in surround sound audio technology available today.

DVD Features Are: DUAL SIDED - DUAL LAYERED DVD 18 CONTAINS SIDE A: DIGITALLY REMASTERED ORIGINAL 4X3 FULL SCREEN SIDE B: DIGITALLY REMASTERED ENHANCED 16X9 WIDESCREEN

ADDITIONAL FEATURES (BOTH SIDES)

* CUSTOM MOTION / INTERACTIVE MENUS

* ENGLISH AND JAPANESE LANGUAGE 6.1 DTS-ES & 5.1 DOLBY DIGITAL EX SURROUND SOUND * FRENCH & SPANISH LANGUAGE DOLBY DIGITAL 2.0 STEREO * CHARACTER SYNOPSIS / PHOTO GALLERY * DIRECTOR INTERVIEW

* HISTORY OF JUBEI * ENGLISH CAST KEY CHARACTER INTERVIEW

* ENGLISH SUBTITLES, AND MANGA EXTRAS

Synopsis: Feudal Japan - a time of danger, intrigue and deception. After an entire village is decimated by a mysterious plague, a master swordsman named Jubei undertakes a desperate quest to find The Shogun of the Dark, an evil autocrat who plans to overthrow the Japanese government. But in order to capture him, Jubei must face The 8 Devils of Kimon, the Shogun's fearsome force of demonic henchmen, each possessing awesome superhuman powers. Joined on his journey by the beautiful and deadly female ninja Kagero, they must together defeat the dominion that rule in terror and restore order to the land.

"Draws You Into Its Universe ...Manages to Dig Far Deeper Than Most of the High-Concept Fare That Streams Out of Hollywood" - WIRED MAGAZINE

Amazing, beautiful and mysterious, NINJA SCROLL blends the mysticism of 17th century Japan into an intensely packed tale of pulse pounding anime action, fantasy, and adventure. Directed by revered Japanese anime veteran Yoshiaki Kawajiri (Animatrix "Program", Vampire Hunter D) and masterfully rendered by Japan's acclaimed Mad House animation studio (Perfect Blue, X, Spawn), NINJA SCROLL features a wicked cast of characters and extraordinary fight scenes combined with lightning samurai action!

DIRECTOR: YOSHIAKI KAWAJIRI * ORIGINAL STORY & SCREENPLAY: YOSHIAKI KAWAJIRI * CHARACTER DESIGN / ANIMATION DIRECTOR:

YUTAKA MINOWA * ART DIRECTOR: HIROMASA OGURA * DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: HITOSHI YAMAGUCHI

SOUND DIRECTOR: YASUNORI HONDA * EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: MAKOTO HASEGAWA, MASAMICHI FUJIWARA, YUTAKA TAKAHASHI

Widescreen presentation of this film has been modified to fit wide screen televisions

Total run time 94 minutes. Unrated. For mature audiences. Suggested 17+. Contains graphic violence, language, brief nudity and adult situations. Parental discretion advised.

According to the latest issue of Famitsu magazine, Taito is working in collaboration with Sega's Red Entertainment to release Bujingai, an action game for the PlayStation 2. Bujingai will be a 50th-anniversary-commemoration release for Taito, and its development staff will feature a number of high-profile people. Toshihiro Kawamoto (known for his work on Cowboy Bebop and Wolf's Rain) will be designing the characters in Bujingai, while the scenario will be written by Yousuke Kuroda (known for his work on Trigun and Onegai Teacher). The main character will be modeled after and acted out by J-pop singer Gackt.

DECKS 55 cards/1 foil, rulesheet (color) 8 decks/display (2 of each: Deck MR2, Deck RX7, Deck Sil-80, Trueno 86) 10 displays/case Unit SRP $12.99

BOOSTERS 11 cards 24 boosters/display 20 displays/case Unit SRP $3.29

It was also announced that Disney plans to create an animated spin off of Kingdom Hearts. A region for the show has not been revealed but due to the popularity of the game the show will probably be aired worldwide.

Synopsis: Before the age of man, warring gods of ancient legend shook the very Earth to its foundations with their might. Now these prehistoric rivals from Japan's past are fighting to preserve their secrets in the present day.

Cast from the High Celestial Plane to the shadows of the underworld, the chaotic God of Darkness, Susanoh-oh, lies sleeping. Now is the time of his rebirth. But the harbingers of his coming have not gone unnoticed.

Agents of the Kikuchi clan - direct descendants of Japan's first inhabitants - have witnessed the warning signs of the swelling darkness and hurriedly prepare to face it. Armed only with arcane knowledge and a handful of occult artifacts, the team of investigators must combat the assembled spirits of hell to find one young boy chosen by fate to grapple with the destructive might of the deadly gods.

Original Work: Daijiro Oboshi Producers: Tetsuya Ikeda, Masahiro Okamura Animation Director: Hideo Kawachi Art Director: Satoshi Mtsudaira Music: Kenji Kawai (Ghost in the Shell) Music Director: Akira Okuma Production: Daiei Video Production Co. Ltd. Screenplay & Director: Takashi Ano

DVD Features: * Digitally Remastered 4x3 Full Screen * English and Japanese Languages * English Subtitles * Dolby 2.0 Stereo * Japan Mythical Reference Glossary (Terms and History) * Manga Previews * Manga Fan Club

"We are launching ADV Toys at an opportune moment," said A.D. Vision, Inc. President and CEO John Ledford. "Consumers who came to love Japanese animation, manga and other genre forms in their childhood and adolescence now have the resources to acquire and collect high-quality toys and models based on their favorite titles. And for younger age groups, we've identified extensive opportunities in age- and budget-appropriate toys and collectibles."

"As with all of this firm's divisions and major strategic initiatives, our cross-promotional capability is key to our launch of ADV Toys," continued Ledford. "We're able to reach consumers and potential consumers through ADV Films, ADV Manga, the monthly magazine Newtype USA, and via the Anime Network as well; it's an example of synergy at its best."

For the first time in Canada! Superior Defender/SD Gundam, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam and Jagun Fighters invade CNAnime!

We are pleased to announce that Bandai Canada, Bandai Entertainment and Toronto's largest Anime Store AnimeXtreme Incorporated have all teamed up to bring Canadian Anime fans their first chance to pick up new exclusive Bandai toys and action figure model kits including the Canadian premiere of Superior Defender kits/figures(SD Gundam), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam and Jagun Fighters at the Canadian National Anime Expo 2003!

CNAnime is THIS weekend August 22-24 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre!

From SD to specially priced Perfect Grade model kits to the newest in Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Scarred action figures and ALSO including *CNAnime exclusives* 1.5" SD Gundam Wing action figure line and Hello Kitty toys that are just toooo cute to pass up!

Also, be the first to try out the new Jagun Fighters game! Jagun Fighters demonstrations will be held all weekend so come check out this new gaming sensation.

So be sure to check out the Bandai Canada, Bandai Entertainment and AnimeXtreme Inc. booth for prizes, contests and whole lot more!

And don't forget AnimeXtreme's 2nd big booth will be located at 803-806 where you can grab all the latest in anime dvds, manga. models, toys and cool Myth wear bags!

For additional information please visit

Canadian National Anime Expo 2003 - www.hobbystar.com. Bandai Canada - www.bandai.com Bandai Entertainment www.bandai-ent.com AnimeXtreme Incorporated www.animextreme.ca

RahXephon BIBLE RahXephon is one of the most popular and intriguing anime series to be released in the U.S. in recent years. Thousands are absorbed in the mysteries of the title, and the RahXephon BIBLE is the key to unlocking them. Filled with full-color original artwork, character profiles, production sketches, mecha designs, guides to terminology and more, and printed in a handsome full-size edition, the RahXephon Bible is an essential tie-in to the blockbuster anime.

Prebook: 8/13/03 Street: 10/7/03 Genre: Illustration Book Age rating: 15+ 96 full-color and black & white pages Created by Studio BONES-Yutaka Izubuchi SRP: $19.98

Full Metal Panic! The Anime Mission An absolutely key resource for fans of the smash-hit anime series! Packed with full-color artwork, production sketches, mecha and weapon designs, exclusive interviews with key staff and more, Full Metal Panic! The Anime Mission is a voyage deep into the creation of the Full Metal Panic! anime.