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Volume 2, Issue 2 |
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Style & Trends |
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Get This Look
Hemlines are rising and temperatures are dropping. Find out how to feel warm and look cool at the same time. |
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Culture |
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Funny Frights
Forget scary Bloody Mary. Japanese ghosts—well, most of them—are more likely to giggle than shout "boo!"
Dress This Way
Find out why school uniforms are the norm in Japan (in both real life and manga!)—and what schoolkids do to personalize their look.
The Butterfly Effect
This month, we go all highbrow on you and introduce you to the story behind one of the most famous operas of all time. |
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Interviews |
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Creating Cool
Our exclusive interview with Nana creator Ai Yazawa. |
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Music |
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Stars in the Making
Five Japanese bands. Next stop? Limelight.
Shojo Beat Music Awards
We nominate 25 terrific Japanese music artists and groups for outstanding releases in 2005, but only five of them will win! |
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In Every Issue |
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Editor's Letter
Pop star protaganist? Perfect.
How to Draw Manga
Time to tackle creating a story plot seriously. Also, when it comes to manga, there's a whole new meaning for the word name!
Manga Update
Three titles featured first in the magazine are now available in separate manga volumes with all kinds of extra goodies!
Horoscope
Platinum-selling divas and DJs aren't the only stars in the world
Contest
Our first annual Shojo Beat Music Awards deserves a first annual music contest. Up for grabs are a Sony PlayStation 2 console, iTunes Music Store Japan cards, and more!
Letters & Fan Art
Jealousy is an ugly thing—remember that when you find out who won the Shojo Beat Mini Cooper! Plus, readers tell us what Nana's Black Stones band sounds like.
Coming Next Month
Another exclusive manga preview is headed your way!
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