An ICv2 Release.  ICv2 has announced the release of the ICv2 Retailers Guide to Anime/Manga #6, which is being distributed by Diamond Comic Distributors, Alliance Game Distributors, Koen Book Distributors, TMZ Distribution, and more.  This issue incorporates a number of new editorial features, including the Top 50 Manga Properties, and the answer to the question, 'Is the Manga Shake-out at Hand?' (see 'ICv2 Picks Manga Top 50 (and Top Anime Properties)') We look at the new manga series being launched in second quarter.  And we update our 2003 manga market estimate (upward). 

 

On the anime side, we look at the top anime properties, the anime shows on TV that are driving sales, and look back at Q1 2004 in anime, 'The Calm Before the Storm.'

 

This great resource is available free to retailers, simply by requesting it from us by e-mailing Dviau@ICv2.com.  It's available for $10 to non-retailers through the ICv2 online store (click here).