An ICv2 Release. ICv2 has announced the release of the ICv2 Retailers Guide to Anime/Manga #7, which is being distributed by Diamond Comic Distributors, Alliance Game Distributors, FM International, Koen Book Distributors, TMZ Distribution, and more. This new issue made its debut at the recently held Anime Expo (July 2-5 in Anaheim, CA).
On the manga side of the publication, we take a look at the parallels between the growth of manga sales in bookstores and the shift from newsstands to comic stores twenty years ago. We also look at the new manga series being launched in third quarter. And we also provide the ICv2 Manga Top 50 for the second quarter of 2003 and provide coverage for the new releases for Q3 2004.
On the anime side, we take a look at the growing issue of price on anime titles, both as a huge competitive factor between distribution channels and as a strategy for manufacturers to increase sales on backlist; plus our regular reports on anime on TV; the top anime properties right now; and the new anime launching in Q3 2004.
This great resource is available free to retailers, simply by requesting it from us by e-mailing [email protected]. It's available for $10 to non-retailers through the ICv2 online store.