Shojo Beat (2005) comic books 2004-2006

By Various. Keep your eyes peeled this spring for the premiere issue of VIZ's new monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat! Manga from the heart! Packed with six brand-new shojo titles from Japan, Shojo Beat brings you beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from creators such as superstar Yuu Watase! Shojo Beat also brings you the latest in Japanese fashion, music, art, culture, and shopping -- plus contests, how-tos, industry updates, interviews, and much more! So clear your schedule and get ready to laugh, cry, live, learn, and fall in love. In this issue: 100 pages of the hit series Nana; Straight from Tokyo: The Top 10 Things to Wear, Drink, and Say this Summer; Fushigi Yugi creator Yuu Watase talks art and inspiration; Shojo Sports Manga, plus an interview with Olympic volleyball star Ogonna Nnamani. Plus: Over 300 pages of manga, featuring the complete first chapters of Godchild, Absolute Boyfriend, Baby & Me, Kaze Hikaru and Crimson Hero. And: Win a Mini Cooper! Magazine, 330 pages, PC/PB&W. T+ Rating. Cover price $5.99.

By Various. VIZ's new monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat! Manga from the Heart! Packed with six brand-new shojo titles from Japan, Shojo Beat brings you beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from superstar creators! Shojo Beat also brings you the latest in Japanese fashion, music, art, culture, and shopping -- plus contests, how- tos, industry updates, interviews, and much more! So clear your schedule and get ready to laugh, cry, live, learn, and fall in love. In this issue: Meet the other Nana; How to Draw Manga; The Cutest, Coolest Gadgets from Japan; Inside J-pop - The Pillows, Puffy Amiyumi and more. Plus: Over 230 pages of manga, as the stories continue - Godchild, Baby & Me, Kaze Hikaru, Absolute Boyfriend and Crimson Hero. And: Win art supplies! Magazine, 7-in. x 10-in., 330 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $5.99.

By Various. VIZ Media's new monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! In this issue: Godchild - Mr. Tall, Dark and Mysterious is Here! Interview with Godchild creator Kaori Yuki, as she exposes her dark side: Plus: How to Draw series continues; Games Galore - Anime-style Sims, Shojo Beat Top Picks, Girls and Gaming, and more; J-Bands; Hello Kitty Surfing; Kamikaze Girls Film. And: Over 200 pages of fresh, dewy drama as the stories intensify - Nana, Baby & Me, Kaze Hikaru, Absolute Boyfriend and Crimson Hero. Magazine, 7-in. x 10-in., 330 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $5.99.

By Various. VIZ Media's new monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. In this issue: Nana - Friends Forever?; 6 Steps to Making the Perfect Costume; Interview - The Stars of Kamikaze Girls on Goth and Girl Gangs; Ultimate Text Messaging Guide. Plus: 226 Plucky Pages of Manga - Baby & Me, Godchild, Absolute Boyfriend, Kaze Hikaru, Crimson Hero, and a special preview manga! Also: Win an iPod mini! Cover price $5.99.

By Various. VIZ Media's new monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. In this issue: Kaze Hikaru - Sweet Revenge; Interview - Kaze Hikaru Creator Taeko Watanabe's Lighthearted Revolution; Bring Your Creativity to Life - Make Prints, Create Wearable Art; Craft a Comic; iTunes Japan - What's in it for You? Plus: 241 Sparkling New Pages of Manga - Absolute Boyfriend, Baby & Me, Crimson Hero, Godchild and Nana. Also: Special Manga Preview - Beauty is the Beast! Cover price $5.99.

By Various. VIZ Media's new monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well- known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. In this issue: Absolute Boyfriend - Virtually Ideal; Holiday Gift Guide has 35 + Perfect Presents for Every Personality - The Jock, the Geek, the Punk, the Princess and More; Expert Guide to Retro Fashion - Style Icons, Where to Shop, What to Look for; Tokyo's Club Scene; 5 J-Band Giants. Plus: 222 Priceless Pages of Manga - Kaze Hikaru, Crimson Hero, Godchild, Baby & Me and Nana. Also: Exclusive Manga Preview! T+ Rating. Cover price $5.99.

By Various. VIZ Media's monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. In this issue: Crimson Hero - Courtly Love; All About Anime - 10 All-Time Favorites, Upcoming Films, Directors to Watch, and Miyazaki's Girls; Interviews with Crimson Hero Creator Mitsuba Takanashi and Kamikaze Girls Author Novala Takemoto. Plus: 217 Pages of Manga Magic - Nana, Baby & Me, Kaze Hikaru, Godchild and Absolute Boyfriend. Also: Win one of 30 prizes! T+ Rating. Cover price $5.99.

By Various. VIZ Media's monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. In this issue: Nana - They Got the Beat; Exclusive Interview with Nana Creator Ai Yazawa; The Music Issue - 1st Annual Shojo Beat Music Awards, Japanese Bands to Watch Right Now, and What the Band from Nana Really Sounds Like. Plus: Escape with 217 Pages of Manga - Baby & Me, Kaze Hikaru, Godchild, Crimson Hero and Absolute Boyfriend. Also: Win a PS2 and Music Games Package, iTunes Music Store Cards and more! T+ Rating. Cover price $5.99.

By Various. VIZ Media's monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. In this issue: Earl Cain Hargreaves - He's Hot...and Hunted; Cell Phone Magic - Read Manga on the Bus, Get Celebrity Gossip, and Find a Date Near You; Japanese Horror Films Prove Hollywood Ready - The Five You Must See. Plus: 6 Stories Packed with Romance, Featuring More Drama Than Real Life - Godchild, Baby & Me, Nana, Crimson Hero, Kaze Hikaru and Absolute Boyfriend. Also: 42-Page Manga Preview of Aishiteruze Baby. That's a total of 249 pages of manga inside! T+ Rating. Cover price $5.99.

By Various. VIZ Media's monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. In this issue: Riiko Izawa Has a Million-Dollar Boyfriend; 15 Ways to Add Style to Your Room - Take Our Quiz to Find the Best Ideas for You; Behind the Anime Music; The Rules of Tokyo Dating; Miyazaki's Hunky Wizard Comes to DVD. Plus: 6 Stories of Love and Adventure - Godchild, Baby & Me, Nana, Crimson Hero, Kaze Hikaru and Absolute Boyfriend (214 pages of manga). Also: Write a poem and win books, journals and more! T+ Rating. Cover price $5.99.

By Various. VIZ Media's monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. In this issue: Soji and Sei - Is it Love?; 16 Ways to Customize Your Life - Print Your Own Book, Get Perfect-Fitting Clothes, Design Your Own Action Figure, and Order an Original Pinata. Plus: Revealed Inside - The All-New Shojo Beat Manga Series, Plus an Interview with the Creator. Also: 6 Drama-Packed Stories - Godchild, Baby & Me, Nana, Crimson Hero, Kaze Hikaru and Absolute Boyfriend (217 pages of manga). And: Win prizes from Japan! T+ Rating. Cover price $5.99.

By Various. VIZ Media's monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. In this issue: Mary Weather - Blue-Blooded Beauty; 50 Best Ways to Spend Your Summer - 13 Must-Read Books, 6 Fun Destinations, 14 Cool Online Hangouts, 4 Great Games, and Tons More; The Greatest American Superheroines of All Time. Plus: Six Visual Dramas, with an Exclusive Manga Preview of Skip Beat! Also: Win concert tickets, airfare and accommodation! T+ Rating. Cover price $5.99.

By Various. VIZ Media's monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. In this Anniversary issue: My Boyfriend Isn't Human; Test Your Manga IQ; Cafes that Indulge Your Inner Princess; 9 Fun Ways to Burn Calories. Plus: 235 Color Pages - Jealousy, Passion and True Love in This Month's Dramatic Stories! Also: New Series - Vampire Knight. And: 12 cool prizes to win! T+ Rating. Cover price $5.99.

By Various. VIZ Media's monthly Shojo manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. In this issue: Yuki Cross - Guardian Angel; 6 Mood-Fixing Recipes; Best-Selling Accessories from Japan; Chinese Horoscopes Reveal the Animal Inside. Plus: Boys Oh Boys - The Rock Star, the Robot Lover, and Drop-Dead-Gorgeous Vampires in this month's dramatic chapters! Also: Beauty Pop - Exclusive Manga Preview. And: Enter to win cool graphic tees, buttons, charms and more! T+ Rating. Cover price $5.99.

By Various. VIZ Media's monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. In this issue: Nana Finds Love; Make Like a Designer - Ideas & Interviews, and Tips & Tricks to Bring Out the Designer in You; The Ultimate Video Game; Japanese TV - A Cowboy in Tokyo. Plus: Exclusive Manga Preview - An Ordinary Girl Gains Extraordinary Talent. Also: Design an outfit and win cool prizes! T+ Rating. Cover price $5.99.

By Various. VIZ Media's monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. In this issue: Twice Bitten, Now Shy - Yuki Deals with Zero's Shocking Secret; 2 Different Looks - A Million Great Tips; Halloween How-to Tattoo; DJ Krush - Our New Boyfriend; Cosplay at Large. Plus: Manga Preview - One Girl's Quest to Become a Ninja. Also: Win Vampire Knight pendants by showing us your kickin' costume! T+ Rating. Cover price $5.99.

By Various. VIZ Media's monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. In this issue: Harvest Great Style; 10 Must Buys - What's Hot Now; Tigarah Rocks the Mic; Video Vixens - Smart Style; Schoolgirl Couture; Shojo Beat Boys - Make Them Fall at Your Feet. Plus: Manga Preview - Knock Out...Punch! T+ Rating. Cover price $5.99.

By Various. VIZ Media's monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat, offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-to's, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike. In this issue: Nana Shines; 22 Holiday Bargains - Look Inside; Get Crafty - Cooking, Knitting & More; Love Tra-la-la Triangles; On-the-Job Nightmares. Plus: 4 Hot New Shojo Soap Operas. Also: Win fabulous prizes! T+ Rating. Cover price $5.99.