J.A.P.A.N. comic books issue 1

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Japanese Art Book. Cover and Art by Rigue. Japanese Language.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. 1st printing.

Based on the manga by Shirow Masamune.

This manga uses images from the 1995 animated film.

In a futuristic world where the line between artificial intelligence and human consciousness is ghostly thin, a cybernetic investigator is called upon to solve a peculiar case of network crime and terrorism, involving a highly intelligent being that is not organic in origin. An influential story that dares to ask what makes a human being "human" and what, exactly, is the soul?

Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 256 pages, full color. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

NOTE: May or May NOT include cover sash.

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Japanese Doujinshi/Fan Art Book. Cover and Art by Iron Slab (Tetsu buta). GoHellGo Fanbook. Japanese Language. Slab consignment recording only.

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Japanese Doujinshi/ Fan Art Book. Cover and Art by Momoko. Granblue Fantasy Fan Art Book. Japanese Language.

1st printing. Written by Paul D. Storrie. Art by Ron Randall. Amaterasu's parents create the first eight islands of Japan. Amaterasu's father later puts his children in charge of parts of the natural world. Beautiful and kindly Amaterasu is made the goddess of the sun. But her brother, Susano, god of the seas and storms, is jealous of his sister's position. In fear of Susano's temper, Amaterasu hides in a cave, plunging the world into darkness. The other gods and goddesses must come up with a clever plan to lure Amaterasu from her hiding place and restore order to the world! Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $8.95.

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Japanese Art Book. Cover by Rice Flour. 2024 GW Royal. Japanese Language.

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Japanese Art Book. Gridman Art Book. Softcover with dust jacket. Japanese Language.

Japanese Doujinshi/ Art Book. Cover and Art by Gin. Japanese Language. Slab consignment recording only.

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1st printing. Story and art by Julia Cejas. Translated by Holly Aitchison. Join couple Julia and Marc as they leave the comfort of home to live in a country whose culture and art has inspired them: Japan! When the economy takes a downturn and Marc loses his engineering job, the pair realize that their relative lack of ties means they can pool their savings and his severance to embark on a new adventure, and where better for a comic artist and aspirational video game musician to go than Japan? (Until the money runs out, anyway...). Julia documents the entire experience, how they move into a tiny apartment, enroll in a local Japanese school, and begin to acclimate to the local culture (Mysterious toilets! Inscrutable garbage rules! The local fire patrol!). Follow their heartfelt and hilarious adventures as they discover more about this incredible country and each other. Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 144 pages, PC. Cover price $24.99.

Japanese Doujinshi Fan Comic. Story, Art, and Cover by Mari Sound. A fan comic featuring characters from the "IdolM@ster" franchise. 7 1/4" X 10". Japanese language.

1st printing.

By Kurt Kalata.

Japan has produced thousands of intriguing video games. For any number of reasons, not all of them were ever released outside of the country, especially in the '80s and '90s. While many of these titles have since been documented by the English-speaking video game community, and in some cases, even unofficially translated, a huge proportion of the Japanese game output is unknown outside of their native territory.

Hardcore Gaming 101 Presents: Japanese Video Game Obscurities seeks to catalogue many of these titles, games that are weird, compelling, strange, cool or historically important.

Hardcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 208 pages, full color.

Cover price $32.95.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese -1st printing. Go behind-the-scenes of one of the most beloved sci-fi epics in history. Full of beautiful artwork and character designs. Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 82 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. NOTE: This is a Japanese manga-style book and is meant to be read right-to-left.

Japanese Art Book. Cover and Art by Sirokumashake. Japanese Language.

Japanese Art Book. Cover by Homonkurus. An anthology art book with work by various artists. Japanese Language.

1st printing. By Yoshiyuki Oba. Who are the hottest Japanese video game and animation heroes and heroines? This up-to-date collection features 100 prominent character designers of video games and animation created in 2010 and 2011. For game and animation fans, this book allows a comprehensive look at a variety of characters from a range of video game titles. Designers featured in this book include Shigenori Soejima, Suzuhito Yasuda, Mel Kishida, redjuice, Masayoshi Tanaka, Makoto Tsuchibayashi, aokiume, Takahiro Kishida, Eiji Kaneda, and more. Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 208 pages, full color. Cover price $29.95.

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Japanese Doujinshi/Fan Art Book. Cover and Art by Hyper Battle Chimpanzee. Japanese Language.

Japanese Doujinshi Art Book. Art and Cover by Minase Rei. "Hakui Koyori Fan Book". 7 1/4" X 10". Japanese Language.

Japanese Fanart Book/Doujinshi. Cover and Art by Amakuchi Syoujo. An illustration fanbook centered around "HoloLive" characters.

Japanese Art Book. Cover and Art by Miwabe Sakura. Comic Market (Comiket) 107 Exclusive. Japanese Language. Slab consignment recording only.

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Japanese Art Book. Cover by Yom and Doushima. Art by Yom, Natasha, Doushima, and others. 32 pages, full color. Japanese Language. Slab consignment recording only.

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Japanese Art Book. Cover and Art by Yurang. Japanese Language.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - 1st printing. Learn how to draw in the Anime style of Japan. Softcover, 136 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.99.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - Volume 1 - 1st printing. From the makers of the "How to Draw" series comes this exciting new line of books, detailing the use of computers in your artwork! You can learn how to draw authentic manga-style illustrations with your computer, using the basic techniques taught in this and upcoming volumes. Japanese text. Softcover, 130 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $31.99.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - 1st printing. Another volume in the popular How to Draw Manga series! Now you can learn how to draw clothing like those sexy maid outfits (especially Maid and a virgin in service of a shrine [Miko]). Japanese text. Softcover, 150 pages, B&W. Cover price $27.99.

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NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - 1st printing. By Hikaru Hayashi. The 2nd book in the How to Draw Manga series focues on the art of drawing pretty girls! Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 128 pages, B&W. NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - NO Dust Jacket - 1st printing. By Hikaru Hayashi. The 2nd book in the How to Draw Manga series focues on the art of drawing pretty girls! Softcover, 128 pages, B&W. NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - 1st printing. This brand new release from Graphic-sha will help aspiring manga artists to further grasp the essence of illustrating Japanese school girl uniforms. Currently, there is a wide variety of original designs in school uniforms featured in anime and manga that are rich in variety and cute in appeal. In addition to the characters dressed in the most traditional uniform, variations in character's choice of apparel are featured as well. Plus, learn of the physical relationship between a character in uniform and surrounding props such as bookbags, desks, glasses, and umbrellas. Japanese text. Softcover, 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $28.99.

Japanese art book based on the Hyperdimension Neptunia game series. 38 pages, full color, Japanese language.

Japanese Art Book. Cover and Art by Cona Kinaco. "IROIRO Vol. II". Japanese Language.

Edited by Emmanuel Van Melkebeke. Dragon Ball, Greenwood (Character Files, Series' synopsis), Cream Lemon (episode guide), and more! Softcover, 8 1/2-in x 11 1/2-in, 56 pages, B&W.

1st printing. Story and art by Aimee Major Steinberger. A professional animator with a passion for all things cute, Aimee captures the world of Japanese pop-culture in a manga journal that is both adorable and breathtaking. This rapid-fire adventure is full of everything fans dream of seeing - cosplay on the infamous Harajuku Street, fantasy restaurants, maid cafes, Tokyo's largest doll store, beautiful shrines, bookstores full of manga, outrageous all-female Takarazuka musicals, cherry festivals, hot springs, special ceremonies, and so much more! Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 192 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $16.99.

1st printing. Ever thought about how you really picture Japan? Is it from her history advancement? From the teaming day-to-day life of her booming metropolises? Or from the tranquility of her mountain shrines and temples? Well, we asked 17 creators to give us their view, and so they did, each in their own individual hallmark manner. This massive gathering of talent from Europe and Japan has given rise to this anthology of incredibly different stories which will keep you enthralled from beginning to end. Softcover, 256 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $25.00.

2nd and later printings. Ever thought about how you really picture Japan? Is it from her history advancement? From the teaming day-to-day life of her booming metropolises? Or from the tranquility of her mountain shrines and temples? Well, we asked 17 creators to give us their view, and so they did, each in their own individual hallmark manner. This massive gathering of talent from Europe and Japan has given rise to this anthology of incredibly different stories which will keep you enthralled from beginning to end. Softcover, 256 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $25.00.

1st Printing. Written by Kazutoshi Hando. Art and Cover by Yukinobu Hoshino. In the final days of World War II, Japan lay in ruins and the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki had been obliterated. A tense drama unfolds in Tokyo as Japan teeters on the edge of Armageddon. Japan's Longest Day tells the true story of the day immediately before the surrender, as a group of fanatical army officers attempt to prevent the Emperor from surrendering-an act of high treason which will inevitably result in Japan's total annihilation. This dramatic story recounts events that most people outside Japan are completely unaware of. The fierce disagreement between the army and the Japanese government as Emperor Hirohito prepares to announce the nation's unconditional surrender to the Allies. The attempts by War Minister Korechika Anami to change the Emperor's mind. The shocking plot to overthrow the government as Anami faces a fateful choice between loyalty to the cause and loyalty to the Emperor. Japan's Longest Day is beautifully told by award-winning manga artist Yukinobu Hoshino, who brings to life the story of Japan's most fateful day in elegant graphic novel form! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 480 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. East Asian critiques and discussions of a powerful Japanese export and art form. Japanese Animation: East Asian Perspectives gathers and makes available for the first time viewpoints from media practitioners, designers, educators, and scholars working in the East Asian Pacific. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 320 pages, B&W. Cover price $30.00.

1st printing. "Victorian Travelers in Japan!" By Sakura Mizuki. A true story set in Meiji era Japan, with combines the visual appeal of manga with a well-researched historical account. A foreign couple travel throughout Japan, seeing many interesting aspects of life - like beautiful girls in Kyoto and a parade for the Emperor in Yokohama. They come across fascinating aspects of Japanese history, like the 47 Ronin, who committed suicide after avenging their dead Samurai master. Mizuki's artwork on this book reaches a new level of beauty and sophistication. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., B&W. Cover price $9.99.

Vol. 1, No. 1 - September 1951. Japanese journal concerning pharmacology.

1st printing.

Edited by Richard Jeffery and Kovichi Okamoto.

Showcasing classic posters from Monster, Yakuza, Pink and Horror movies, this tribute to 50 years of unforgettable images and purple prose created by nameless designers at Japanese film studios features 80 full-color, full-page illustrations, expert commentary, and plenty of swords, guns, tattoos, rubber monster suits, school uniforms, cartoon characters, thugs and sirens.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $19.95.

Written by Christian Beranek and Tony Digerolamo, art by Alfa Robbi. Originally published on the web. 6-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Japanese Edition. Cover by Roger Kastel. This program features photos from the major motion picture and miscellaneous production information. Japanese language.

The Japanese Edition of The World God Only Knows (All Text in Japanese)

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Tamiki Wakaki. When high school student Keima Katsuragi unknowingly accepts a contract with Hell, he is forced to capture escaped spirits inhabiting his city! Softcover, 4 1/2-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W.

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Japanese Doujinshi. Cover and Art by Matsuzaki Miyuki. Japanese Language.

1st printing. "Strange Beasts of Japanese Film!" Written by Ivan Vartanian. Art by Mark Nagata. Featuring graphic, full-color illustrations of the most notable and legendary kaiju (the Japanese word for monsters), including the granddaddy of them all, Godzilla, This book offers comprehensive descriptions of their strengths, weaknesses, and special powers, while artist Mark Nagata renders cross-sections of each kaiju - similar to anatomy drawings found in an encyclopedia - to reveal the skeletal and muscular construction of these monsters. Hardcover, 144 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $27.99.

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2nd Edition - 1st printing.

Story and art by Shigeru Mizuki. Introduction by Zack Davisson.

Kitaro seems just like any other boy. Of course, he isn't-what with his one eye and jet-powered geta sandals, and the fact that he can shape-shift like a chameleon. It's all a part of being a 350-year-old yokai, a Japanese spirit monster.

Against a backdrop of photorealistic landscapes, Kitaro and his otherworldly cartoon friends plunge into the depths of the Pacific Ocean and forge the oft-unseen wilds of Japan's countryside.

The twelve stories in this special collection include more works published in the golden age of GeGeGe no Kitaro between 1967 and 1969.

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 432 pages, B&W.

Cover price $29.95.

Japanese Doujinshi/ Fan Art Book. Cover and Art by 77gl. Rage of Bahamut Fan Art Book. Japanese Language. Slab consignment recording only.

1st printing.

Written by Marc Bernabe. Art and cover by Gabriel Luque.

Learn to read, write, and speak everyday Japanese with manga stories! If you enjoy manga, you'll love learning Japanese with this book. The language lessons are interspersed with entertaining manga comic strips, making it easy to learn and remember all the key vocabulary and grammar. With a focus on the casual speech used by young people in Japan, you'll find yourself feeling confident with speaking, reading, and writing Japanese quickly!

Designed for self-study use by adult learners, this book is a fun resource for beginners-no prior knowledge of Japanese required!

Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 352 pages, B&W.

Cover price $19.99.

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Add to cart Fine $2.50

Revised Edition - 1st printing.

By Kenneth G. Henshall and Tetsuo Takagaki.

Learning Hiragana and Katakana is a systematic and comprehensive Japanese workbook that is perfect for self-study or use in a classroom setting.

Written Japanese combines three different types of characters: the Chinese characters known as kanji, and two Japanese sets of phonetic letters, hiragana and katakana, known collectively as kana, that must be mastered before the Japanese kanji can be learned.

Learning Japanese Hiragana and Katakana provides beginning-level students of Japanese a thorough grounding in the basic hiragana and katakana phonetic symbols or syllabaries. A comprehensive introduction presents their primary function, origin, pronunciation and usage. The main body of the book is devoted to presenting the 92 hira and kata characters along with their variations, giving step-by-step guidelines on how to write each character neatly in the correct stroke order, with generous practice spaces provided for handwriting practice.

Softcover, 128 pages, B&W.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Add to cart Very Fine $2.50

Revised Edition - 2nd or Later Printing.

By Kenneth G. Henshall and Tetsuo Takagaki.

Learning Hiragana and Katakana is a systematic and comprehensive Japanese workbook that is perfect for self-study or use in a classroom setting.

Written Japanese combines three different types of characters: the Chinese characters known as kanji, and two Japanese sets of phonetic letters, hiragana and katakana, known collectively as kana, that must be mastered before the Japanese kanji can be learned.

Learning Japanese Hiragana and Katakana provides beginning-level students of Japanese a thorough grounding in the basic hiragana and katakana phonetic symbols or syllabaries. A comprehensive introduction presents their primary function, origin, pronunciation and usage. The main body of the book is devoted to presenting the 92 hira and kata characters along with their variations, giving step-by-step guidelines on how to write each character neatly in the correct stroke order, with generous practice spaces provided for handwriting practice.

Softcover, 128 pages, B&W.

NOTE: All text is in Japanese - 1st printing. Adapted by by Ataru Cagiva. Based on the cult classic video game - The Legend of Dragoon - this manga was only published in Japan and was never translated in America. The story follows along with the events of the first disc of the game but with several changes. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 174 pages, B&W.

NOTE: All text is in Japanese.

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Birth of a New Lensman!" By Soji Yoshikawa and Frank Agrama. This graphic novels retells the story of Lensman using full color stills from the film itself. Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 5-in. x 7-in., 158 pages, full color. NOTE: All Text is in Japanese. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.