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Tokyopop Begins Publishing Business In Japan
Date: 6/15/2005
Already a factor in European and American markets, Tokyopop has now officially announced the launch of it's publishing division in Japan. The new venture kicks off with commitment to introducing Hollywood related material in manga / cinemanga format. The current goal will see the release of about 10 seperate titles, generating sales of around 500 million Yen annually. 3 Star Wars cine-manga books will be the first released under the imprint on the 21st this month. Sales of around 200 million Yen are expected on this property alone.
Source: Anime News Service