NewType USA Magazine Vol. 02 No. 08 August 2003  (Artbook/Book)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Newtype USA is the official English-language version of Japan’s #1 source for information about anime, manga and Japanese culture. The original Newtype has played a tremendous part in the success of many top anime and manga titles over its nearly twenty-year publishing history.

The August 2003 issue of Newtype USA will include features and the very latest information available about the best anime titles currently broadcasting in Japan, and about releases upcoming in the U.S. Specific contents will include:

A cover story on the fan-favorite Sakura Wars TV series. A special look behind the scenes at MADHOUSE, the studio behind Ninja Scroll, Millennium Actress, Metropolis and two segments of The Animatrix. A feature on anime legend Carl Macek. Coverage of Matantei Loki RAGNAROK, Last Exile, Kaleido Star, Alien Nine, Iron Wok Jan, Gad Guard, and much more. A feature on the upcoming live-action theatrical release The Princess Blade. A feature on the classic samurai films of Akira Kurosawa. An episode guide for the Record of Lodoss War series. The latest installment of the Full Metal Panic! manga serial. The centerfold features Najica, from Najica Blitz Tactics. Official art of s-CRY-ed.