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This passed Saturday at their industry panel at Anime Expo 2008, Tokyopop announced a collection of new and continuing series slated for 2008 – 2009 releases. Among the highlights were new series based on Battlestar Galactic and upcoming Ghostbusters: The Video Game, as well as some more traditional Japanese manga fare. The more conventional releases of the upcoming year include a novel of .Hack // G.U. and a new 3-volume series titled Togainu No Chi, slated for January and March releases respectively.
Additionally, the company also announced the release of some interesting new graphic novel-style manga including Orange by popular Japanese artist Benjamin, Pixie by French artists Mathieu Mariolle and Aurore, as well as a Spanish graphic novel titled Luuna. Tokyopop's new graphic novel series are due out sometime in 2009, although specific dates have yet to be announced. Also announced during the panel, which were met with waves of laughter, were new publishings of Disney's High School Musical 1 and 2, Hannah Montana, and Camp Rock.
During the Q&A portion some questions were asked about the seemingly dire state of the manga and anime licensing industry and its impact of Tokyopop's currently delayed titles. The representatives were rather tight-lipped about specific titles and only stated that they are "currently reevaluating certain titles" and that details would emerge in time.
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Additionally, the company also announced the release of some interesting new graphic novel-style manga including Orange by popular Japanese artist Benjamin, Pixie by French artists Mathieu Mariolle and Aurore, as well as a Spanish graphic novel titled Luuna. Tokyopop's new graphic novel series are due out sometime in 2009, although specific dates have yet to be announced. Also announced during the panel, which were met with waves of laughter, were new publishings of Disney's High School Musical 1 and 2, Hannah Montana, and Camp Rock.
During the Q&A portion some questions were asked about the seemingly dire state of the manga and anime licensing industry and its impact of Tokyopop's currently delayed titles. The representatives were rather tight-lipped about specific titles and only stated that they are "currently reevaluating certain titles" and that details would emerge in time.
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