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Shojo Beat Holiday Hot List
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5 Great Picks for Your Gift-Giving (and Gift-Getting) Needs |
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by Amy Mar |
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It's inevitable. You've waited until now to get gifts for your manga- and anime-loving friends and family. Don't panic. We're here to help. Just think of the fan you're shopping for and choose the gift pick from the corresponding genre category. And don't forget to add yourself to that list. If grandma slips you $20 along with that "lovely" new sweater she knit you, may we suggest a good read instead of a six-pack of lint rollers?
For the Japan-o-phile
The Gentlemen's Alliance †:
Arina Tanemura Illustrations
By Arina Tanemura
One look at this brand-new art book, and you'll understand why Arina Tanemura is a shojo powerhouse. The delicate lines and attention to detail in her artwork are awe-inspiring. You'll get over 80 pages of intricate illustration and two bonus double-sided posters with images that are exclusive to the U.S. edition!
New to The Gentlemen's Alliance †? Read the manga preview and the volume synopses.
ISBN-13: 978-1-4215-2933-2 |
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For the Fantasy Fan
Fushigi Yûgi VIZBIG
By Yuu Watase
Enjoy Fushigi Yûgi in a whole new way. At a hefty 600+ pages of larger premium paper and fancy color extras, this 3-in-1 omnibus is the best deal on our Holiday Hot List. It's an emotional roller coaster starring a clumsy, yet lovable heroine and a handful of gorgeous Celestial Warriors. What's not to love? Volumes 1 to 4 are in stores now. Fushigi Yûgi
is rated T+
New to Fushigi Yûgi? Read the manga preview and the volume synopses.
ISBN-13: 978-1-4215-2302-6
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For the Shojo Newbie
Nana Vol. 1
By Ai Yazawa
Fate brings together two ambitious young women who have the same name but who couldn't be more different. Together, they navigate a world full of men, music, and all-night parties. The art in this series is stylish and clean; the fashion is inspired by real designer pieces, and the story sounds like it was plucked from last week's headlines. Nana is the only title in the Shojo Beat line-up that has manga, anime, and two live-action movies showcasing its vast appeal.
New to Nana? Read the manga preview and the volume synopses.
Volumes 1 to 7 are rated T+ with volumes 8 and above rated M for mature. For more on the anime, visit nana.viz.com. DVD Box Sets, vol. 1 and 2 are available now.
ISBN-13: 978-1-4215-0108-6
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For the Supernatural Sleuth
Natsume's Book of Friends
By Yuki Midorikawa
Natsume's Book of Friends is as intriguing as it is charming. The art style lends itself perfectly to all the yokai (Japanese spirits or demons) that inhabit it. The stories are heartwarming and soothing, like a cup of cocoa on a cold winter day. Catch the first volume in stores on January 5, 2010. Natsume's Book of Friends is rated T.
ISBN-13: 978-1-4215-3243-1 |
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For the Anime Lover
Honey and Clover DVD Box Sets
Buy DVD Box Set 1 and DVD Box Set 2
With a refreshing animation style, a quirky set of college kids, and more love triangles than you can shake a stick at — this dramatic shojo story is a gem of a find. Honey and Clover Box Set 1 even gets in the spirit with a winter-themed cover. For the collector: both box sets are adorned with exclusive art from creator Chica Umino.
New to Honey and Clover? Read the manga preview and the volume synopses. For more on the anime, visit honeyandclover.viz.com.
© 2005 CHICA UMINO/SHUEISHA・Honey and Clover committee
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"Shojo Beat Holiday Hot List" has been edited for shojobeat.com.
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