Hetalia Axis Powers Volume 6 Coming Spring 2014
GRIMES, Iowa, Nov. 20, 2013 – Right Stuf, Inc. is excited to announce the upcoming North American debut of Hetalia - Axis Powers Volume 6, scheduled for Spring 2014.
Thanks to a special arrangement with TOKYOPOP and Hetalia's Japanese publisher Gentosha Comics, the first print run of the book will include a six-page color insert! Once the initial print run sells out, the volume will be transitioned to Right Stuf's print-on-demand program.
Hetalia - Axis Powers, created by Hidekaz Himaruya, started as a Japanese web comic, which utilizes personification to represent countries and their participation in historical events, while poking fun at cultural stereotypes. It was later adapted into a manga (released by TOKYOPOP), as well as an anime series that is currently available to North American audiences on DVD from FUNimation Entertainment.
The first three volumes of the Hetalia manga are available now. Volumes 1-5 can be ordered exclusively through Right Stuf.com. For more information about Hetalia - Axis Powers, visit hetalia.rightstuf.com.
About HETALIA AXIS POWERS Volume 6:
Volume 6 of Hetalia - Axis Powers brings about a surprise birthday party for Iceland thrown by his neighbors, the other Nordic nations. Then, Sealand, Wy and Seborga try to recruit other micro-nations into their own special club. But the real shocker comes when Germany shacks up with Austria and finds that his new roomie isn't at all that he expected!
That's not all! Chibitalia must fight to keep King Henry VII of England in the Catholic Church, Seychelles shows a visitor around her beautiful island and Nekotalia returns in this action-packed manga!
About Right Stuf, Inc.
Founded in 1987, Right Stuf, Inc. is amongst North America's largest publishers, distributors and retailers in the anime and manga marketplace. One of the industry's original pioneers, Right Stuf operates a multinational mail-order catalog and one of the trade's most recognized Internet storefronts, rightstuf.com. Right Stuf also works in a variety of media vehicles that include video streaming, podcasts and special publications. Included under the Right Stuf corporate umbrella is print publisher, Right Stuf On-Demand, and video production labels Nozomi Entertainment, Lucky Penny and 5 Points Pictures.
Visit www.rightstuf.com for additional information.
ABOUT TOKYOPOP
Founded in 1997 by filmmaker and entrepreneur Stu Levy, TOKYOPOP established the market for manga in North America, introducing the term to the English language in the process. Over its history, TOKYOPOP has published over 3000 books, distributed anime and Asian films on home video and television, licensed merchandise to consumer goods companies, created graphic novels of major brands and led the way digitally in social media, e-commerce and user-generated content. TOKYOPOP's brand expanded internationally with offices in Europe and Japan and a network of over 160 partners in more than 50 countries and 30 languages. Through TOKYOPOP, Levy has produced live-action and animated film and television content based on its extensive intellectual property library, including Priest, America's Greatest Otaku, Van Von Hunter, and a slate of projects currently in development. Visit TOKYOPOP's Asian Pop Culture newsletter at www.facebook.com/tokyopop or follow at www.twitter.com/tokyopop.
Thanks to a special arrangement with TOKYOPOP and Hetalia's Japanese publisher Gentosha Comics, the first print run of the book will include a six-page color insert! Once the initial print run sells out, the volume will be transitioned to Right Stuf's print-on-demand program.
Hetalia - Axis Powers, created by Hidekaz Himaruya, started as a Japanese web comic, which utilizes personification to represent countries and their participation in historical events, while poking fun at cultural stereotypes. It was later adapted into a manga (released by TOKYOPOP), as well as an anime series that is currently available to North American audiences on DVD from FUNimation Entertainment.
The first three volumes of the Hetalia manga are available now. Volumes 1-5 can be ordered exclusively through Right Stuf.com. For more information about Hetalia - Axis Powers, visit hetalia.rightstuf.com.
About HETALIA AXIS POWERS Volume 6:
Volume 6 of Hetalia - Axis Powers brings about a surprise birthday party for Iceland thrown by his neighbors, the other Nordic nations. Then, Sealand, Wy and Seborga try to recruit other micro-nations into their own special club. But the real shocker comes when Germany shacks up with Austria and finds that his new roomie isn't at all that he expected!
That's not all! Chibitalia must fight to keep King Henry VII of England in the Catholic Church, Seychelles shows a visitor around her beautiful island and Nekotalia returns in this action-packed manga!
About Right Stuf, Inc.
Founded in 1987, Right Stuf, Inc. is amongst North America's largest publishers, distributors and retailers in the anime and manga marketplace. One of the industry's original pioneers, Right Stuf operates a multinational mail-order catalog and one of the trade's most recognized Internet storefronts, rightstuf.com. Right Stuf also works in a variety of media vehicles that include video streaming, podcasts and special publications. Included under the Right Stuf corporate umbrella is print publisher, Right Stuf On-Demand, and video production labels Nozomi Entertainment, Lucky Penny and 5 Points Pictures.
Visit www.rightstuf.com for additional information.
ABOUT TOKYOPOP
Founded in 1997 by filmmaker and entrepreneur Stu Levy, TOKYOPOP established the market for manga in North America, introducing the term to the English language in the process. Over its history, TOKYOPOP has published over 3000 books, distributed anime and Asian films on home video and television, licensed merchandise to consumer goods companies, created graphic novels of major brands and led the way digitally in social media, e-commerce and user-generated content. TOKYOPOP's brand expanded internationally with offices in Europe and Japan and a network of over 160 partners in more than 50 countries and 30 languages. Through TOKYOPOP, Levy has produced live-action and animated film and television content based on its extensive intellectual property library, including Priest, America's Greatest Otaku, Van Von Hunter, and a slate of projects currently in development. Visit TOKYOPOP's Asian Pop Culture newsletter at www.facebook.com/tokyopop or follow at www.twitter.com/tokyopop.
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