-Titulo Original : The Creative Gene How Books, Movies, And Music Inspired The Creator Of Death Stranding And Metal Gear Solid-Fabricante : VIZ Media LLC-Descripcion Original: The ferociously talented Hideo Kojima, creator of Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding, shares his perspective on the stories and movies that influence his work!Ever since he was a child, Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima was a voracious consumer of movies, music, and books. They ignited his passion for stories and storytelling, and the results can be seen in his groundbreaking, iconic video games. Now the head of independent studio Kojima Productions, Kojima’s enthusiasm for entertainment media has never waned. This collection of essays explores some of the inspirations behind one of the titans of the video game industry, and offers an exclusive insight into one of the brightest minds in pop culture.Ever since he was a child, Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding creator Hideo Kojima was a voracious consumer of movies, music, and books. They ignited his passion for stories and storytelling, and the results can be seen in his groundbreaking, iconic video games. Now the head of independent studio Kojima Productions, Kojima’s enthusiasm for entertainment media has never waned. This collection of essays explores some of the inspirations behind one of the titans of the video game industry, and offers an exclusive insight into one of the brightest minds in pop culture. About the Author Born in Tokyo in 1963, Hideo Kojima is a world-renowned video game creator, and a well-known movie and novel aficionado. He made his directorial debut in 1987 with Metal Gear, which became a series and provided the foundation for the stealth game genre. In 2001, he was selected as one of the ten most influential people in Newsweek magazine’s special feature “Who’s Next.” At the end of 2015, Kojima established Kojima Productions, his own independent studio. He has received international recognition, entering the Hall of Fame at the 2016 DICE Awards and receiving the Industry Icon Award at The Game Awards in 2016. In 2019, Kojima released his long-awaited new game Death Stranding. Nathan A Collins studied Japanese at the University of Iowa and the Yamasa Institute in Okazaki and has been a translator of novels, manga, and video games for more than a decade. His credits include Battle Royale, Metal Gear Solid: Guns of the Patriots, and JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, as well as entries in the Tales of and Rune Factory series. He’s a gamer dad who bought his PlayStation to play Metal Gear Solid and says: keep on keeping on...

-Titulo Original : Mashle Magic And Muscles, Vol. 3 (3)-Fabricante : VIZ Media LLC-Descripcion Original: Can muscles crush magic?!In the magic realm, magic is everything-everyone can use it, and one’s skill determines their social status. Deep in the forest, oblivious to the ways of the world, lives Mash. Thanks to his daily training, he’s become a fitness god. When Mash is discovered, he has no choice but to enroll in magic school, where he must beat the competition without revealing his secret-he can’t use magic!Lang’s vicious hunt for coins is in full swing! To stop them from monopolizing the chance to earn a Divine Visionary position, Mash teams up with his Adler compatriots. Afterwards, the Sixth and Seventh Fangs of the Magia Lupus swoop in to attack Mash while he’s cleaning the owl huts. Then, when his friends become the next victims of the Magia Lupus’s callous dog-eat-dog philosophy, an enraged Mash is ready to face them head-on! About the Author Hajime Komoto made his manga debut with the hit series Mashle: Magic and Muscles, which began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in January 2020...

-Titulo Original : Yakuza Lover, Vol. 3 (3)-Fabricante : VIZ Media LLC-Descripcion Original: When a feisty college girl falls for a yakuza boss, she gets swept into a steamy and dangerous love affair.When feisty college student Yuri is attacked at a party, she’s saved by Toshiomi Oya, the underboss of a yakuza syndicate. Despite her obvious attraction to him, she convinces herself that she’s not in the market for a bad boy type. But when they meet again, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to him-kicking off a steamy and dangerous love affair that threatens to consume her, body and soul.Reunited at last, Oya and Yuri savor their first night back in each other’s arms by making love until Yuri passes out from exhaustion. Later, Yuri returns to her normal life in Japan, but it isn’t long before Oya comes to whisk her away. When he takes her to a private villa, Yuri believes it’s so the two of them can get a second chance at a carefree summertime romp together. But it soon becomes clear that Oya has something else on his mind. About the Author Nozomi Mino was born on February 12 in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, in Japan, making her an Aquarius. She made her shojo manga debut in the May 2006 issue of Cheese! with “LOVE MANTEN” (Love Perfect Score). Since then, she has gone on to publish numerous works, including Sweet Marriage, Wagamama Otoko wa Ichizu ni Koisuru (Selfish Guys Love Hard), and LOVE x PLACE.fam. Her hobbies include going on drives and visiting cafes...

-Titulo Original : Pokemon Adventures Collectors Edition, Vol. 9 (9)-Fabricante : VIZ Media LLC-Descripcion Original: All your favorite Pokemon game characters jump out of the screen into the pages of this action-packed manga!A stylish omnibus edition of the best-selling Pokemon Adventures manga, collecting all the original volumes of the series you know and love.One of Team Rocket’s Three Beasts turns against their leader Giovanni and seeks to usurp his power. Silver learns a shocking secret about his family. Red and Mewtwo hazard a daring escape. And-whoa! The Team Rocket airship is about to crash-land! Plus, meet Trainer Emerald, who likes Pokemon battles but doesn’t like Pokemon! Collects the original Pokemon Adventures volumes 25, 26 & 27! About the Author Hidenori Kusaka is the writer for VIZ Media’s Pokemon Adventures. Running continuously for over 20 years, Pokemon Adventures is the only manga series to completely cover all the Pokemon games and has become one of the most popular series of all time. Kusaka is currently working on the 14th story arc, Pokemon: Sun & Moon. In addition to writing manga, he also edits children’s books and plans mixed-media projects for Shogakukan’s children’s magazines. He uses the Pokemon Electrode as his author portrait.Satoshi Yamamoto is the artist for VIZ Media’s Pokemon Adventures, which he began working on in 2001, starting with volume 10. Yamamoto launched his manga career in 1993 with the horror-action title Kimen Senshi, which ran in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine, followed by the series Kaze no Denshosha. He is currently working on the 14th story arc in the Pokemon series, Pokemon: Sun & Moon. Yamamoto’s favorite manga creators/artists include Fujiko Fujio (Doraemon), Yukinobu Hoshino (2001 Nights) and Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira). He loves films, monsters, mysteries, punk rock music and livin’ the good life. He uses the Pokemon Swalot as his artist portrait...

-Titulo Original : Pokemon Adventures Collectors Edition, Vol. 10 (10)-Fabricante : VIZ Media LLC-Descripcion Original: All your favorite Pokemon game characters jump out of the screen into the pages of this action-packed manga!A stylish new omnibus edition of the best-selling Pokemon Adventures manga, collecting all the original volumes of the series you know and love.The conclusion of the original Pokemon Adventures! Professor Birch sends Ruby and Sapphire to help Emerald find the Wish Pokemon Jirachi. But first there are fierce Pokemon battles to fight in the Battle Dome Tournament!Then, Professor Oak sends Gold and Silver to help rescue Red, Yellow, Blue and Green-who have all been turned to stone! Along the way, Gold and Silver must battle a fearsome creature that Archie, the former leader of Team Aqua, wished into existence using the powers of the Wish Pokemon Jirachi that Ruby and Sapphire found!Collects the original Pokemon Adventures 28 & 29! About the Author Hidenori Kusaka is the writer for VIZ Media’s Pokemon Adventures. Running continuously for over 20 years, Pokemon Adventures is the only manga series to completely cover all the Pokemon games and has become one of the most popular series of all time. Kusaka is currently working on the 14th story arc, Pokemon: Sun & Moon. In addition to writing manga, he also edits children’s books and plans mixed-media projects for Shogakukan’s children’s magazines. He uses the Pokemon Electrode as his author portrait.Satoshi Yamamoto is the artist for VIZ Media’s Pokemon Adventures, which he began working on in 2001, starting with volume 10. Yamamoto launched his manga career in 1993 with the horror-action title Kimen Senshi, which ran in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine, followed by the series Kaze no Denshosha. He is currently working on the 14th story arc in the Pokemon series, Pokemon: Sun & Moon. Yamamoto’s favorite manga creators/artists include Fujiko Fujio (Doraemon), Yukinobu Hoshino (2001 Nights) and Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira). He loves films, monsters, mysteries, punk rock music and livin’ the good life. He uses the Pokemon Swalot as his artist portrait...

-Titulo Original : My Hero Academia Vigilantes, Vol. 11 (11)-Fabricante : VIZ Media LLC-Descripcion Original: Not everyone needs a license to fight for justice!In a superpowered society, there is nothing ordinary about evil anymore. Heroes, trained and licensed to protect and defend the public against supervillains, stand above all the rest. Not everyone can be a hero, however, and there are those who would use their powers to serve the people without legal sanction. But do they fight for justice in the shadows, or for reasons known only to themselves? Whatever they fight for, they are called...vigilantes.With Pop possessed and wreaking havoc as Bee Pop, Koichi must push his Quirk to the limits to try to save her. The pressure is on, because if Pop won’t fulfill the duplicitous Number 6’s plans, this evil villain is more than willing to sacrifice her. The chaos downtown has also drawn the attention of Endeavor, the fiery number two hero, and his scorched-earth methods of dealing with trouble make no distinction between villain and vigilante...

-Titulo Original : Rosen Blood, Vol. 1 (1)-Fabricante : VIZ Media LLC-Descripcion Original: Rescued from a horrendous carriage accident, Stella becomes imperiled by her saviors-a group of impossibly gorgeous young men who thirst for her blood.After a horrific carriage accident, Stella Violetta awakens in a Gothic mansion to find that her saviors are gorgeous young men. The manor’s residents let her stay as a maid, but Stella soon realizes that their allure hides a savage thirst.Levi-Ruin and the mysterious men who took Stella in have a bare kitchen…and a moaning box in the storehouse. After discovering mansion dweller Gilbert’s lifelike sculptures, the new maid faces a sinister reality. Can she survive the bloodlust? Stella must distinguish danger from passion as fear begins to feed on her! About the Author Born on October 12 in Yamanashi Prefecture, Kachiru Ishizue is a Libra with blood type O. She is the author of Kuutei Kaiko Toshi (Airborne Nostalgia City) and also works as an illustrator. Rosen Blood is her first work published in English. Her Twitter handle is @kachiru_i...

-Titulo Original : Marvel Meow-Fabricante : VIZ Media LLC-Descripcion Original: The comic misadventures of Chewie, Captain Marvel’s pet!Join Captain Marvel’s pet, Chewie, as she wreaks havoc in the lives of Marvel’s most popular characters! Gain a new perspective on beloved favorites such as Spider-Man and Iron Man, formidable villains including Thanos and Galactus, and antiheroes like Deadpool, as they all become the playthings of this capricious “cat” creature. Originally shared on Marvel’s official , these comic strips have been collected with all-new content into a gift book that will delight Marvel and cat enthusiasts alike! About the Author After having her portfolio reviewed at the first Tokyo Comic Con in 2016, Nao Fuji became an official Marvel artist with the release of Marvel Meow, a six-part comic series featuring Captain Marvels pet, Chewie. Nao has also worked on short stories featuring Black Cat. She lives in Japan...

-Titulo Original : Kaguya-sama Love Is War, Vol. 21 (21)-Fabricante : VIZ Media LLC-Descripcion Original: Two high school geniuses scheme to get the other to confess their love first.Two geniuses. Two brains. Two hearts. One battle. Who will confess their love first…?!Will Yu be able to handle Tsubame’s answer to his love confession? Then, dropping by Miyuki’s home unannounced surprises Kaguya more than the Shiroganes. As Kaguya’s family interferes with her future plans, she becomes determined to break free of them, but first she must strike a deal with the devil! Seating arrangements matter. About the Author Aka Akasaka got his start as an assistant to Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondou, the creators of Deadman Wonderland. His first serialized manga was an adaptation of the light novel series Sayonara Piano Sonata, published by Kadokawa in 2011. Kaguya-sama: Love Is War began serialization in Miracle Jump in 2015 but was later moved to Weekly Young Jump in 2016 due to its popularity...

-Titulo Original : Fly Me To The Moon, Vol. 8 (8)-Fabricante : VIZ Media LLC-Descripcion Original: First comes marriage, then comes an earthbound love that is out of this world!From the day his parents named him, Nasa Yuzaki has felt connected to outer space…whether he likes it or not. His efforts to outperform the space program veer off course when an accident introduces him to Tsukasa, a mysterious girl with strange powers. Is she an alien, a moon goddess or something else? Since she insists on marrying him, Nasa will have plenty of chances to find out!Nasa and Tsukasa are on an overnight trip to a hot springs resort! There’s so much for them to do, from touring traditional sites to sampling the local delicacies to-nah, let’s face it, Nasa is most excited (and terrified) by that private bath in their room. Time for an inopportune appearance by Tokiko, Tsukasa’s mysterious and heretofore unseen guardian. Can things still get hot and steamy between our favorite lovebirds? And whether or not they do, will the artist find an excuse to put some supporting characters in swimsuits? Do you even need to ask? About the Author Without ever receiving any kind of manga award, Kenjiro Hata’s first series, Umi no Yuusha Lifesavers, was published in Shonen Sunday Super. He followed that up with his smash hit Hayate the Combat Butler. Fly Me to the Moon began serialization in 2018 in Weekly Shonen Sunday...

-Titulo Original : Blue Exorcist, Vol. 26 (26)-Fabricante : VIZ Media LLC-Descripcion Original: Rin and his exorcist classmates are caught in a secret war against the forces of darkness.Raised by Father Fujimoto, a famous exorcist, Rin Okumura never knew his real father. One day a fateful argument with Father Fujimoto forces Rin to face a terrible truth-the blood of the demon lord Satan runs in Rin’s veins! Rin swears to defeat Satan, but doing that means entering the mysterious True Cross Academy and becoming an exorcist himself.Now back in the present, and with the terrible, tragic knowledge of the truth of his and his brother’s birth, Rin confronts Yukio aboard the stricken Illuminati airship, Dominus Liminis. As the brothers face off, Satan does his best to drive them both further into his grip. Rin wants to bring Yukio back into the fold of the Knights of the True Cross, but Yukio is firm in his desire to force Rin to kill him. With the airship going down in flames, the battle for Yukio’s soul begins… About the Author Manga creator and illustrator Kazue Kato was born in Tokyo on July 20. In 2000, she won the prestigious Tezuka Award for her work Boku to Usagi (The Rabbit and Me) published in Akamaru Jump. From 2005 to 2006 her series Robo to Usakichi, a sci-fi adventure featuring a rabbit (again!) was published in the monthly magazine Shonen Sirius (Kodansha). Her latest series, Blue Exorcist, began in Jump Square in April of 2009...

-Titulo Original : Takane & Hana, Vol. 18 (limited Edition) (18)-Fabricante : VIZ Media LLC-Descripcion Original: A strong-willed high school girl and a hot young scion of a business empire can’t help trying to outwit each other every chance they get… But could these opposites be conning themselves out of the perfect match?!After her older sister refuses to go to an arranged marriage meeting with Takane Saibara, the heir to a vast business fortune, high schooler Hana Nonomura agrees to be her stand-in to save face for the family. But when these two utter opposites pair up, get ready for some sparks to fly!Despite many unexpected obstacles, Takane and Hana register their marriage license and are officially married! But when is their actual wedding day going to be? And what’s in store for this spirited couple once they move into their own place together? “Happily ever after” is just around the corner!This limited edition features an exclusive cover and a collector’s booklet containing bonus epilogue chapters! About the Author Born on March 7 in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, Yuki Shiwasu began her career as a manga artist after winning the top prize in the Hakusensha Athena Newcomers’ Awards from Hana to Yume magazine. She is also the author of Furou Kyoudai (Immortal Siblings), which was published by Hakusensha in Japan...

-Titulo Original : Snow White With The Red Hair, Vol. 16 (16)-Fabricante : VIZ Media LLC-Descripcion Original: A romantic retelling of a classic fairy tale about a beautiful herbalist and a lovestruck prince.Shirayuki is an herbalist famous for her naturally bright-red hair, and the prince of Tanbarun wants her all to himself! The prince from the neighboring kingdom, Zen, rescues her from her plight, and thus begins their love story.The orimmallys project is finally coming to fruition. But when the annual northern flu hits Lilias, the entire medical team faces a sudden deluge of field medic work, an experience that proves valuable for Shirayuki’s and Ryu’s training. Meanwhile, the sons of nobles are being targeted in a potential plot, and the main suspect is someone close to Zen! About the Author Sorata Akiduki was born on March 21 and is an accomplished shojo manga author. She made her debut in January 2002 with a one-shot titled “Utopia.” Her previous works include Vahlia no Hanamuko (Vahlia’s Bridegroom), Seishun Kouryakubon (Youth Strategy Guide) and Natsu Yasumi Zero Zero Nichime (00 Days of Summer Vacation). Snow White with the Red Hair began serialization in August 2006 in LaLa DX in Japan and has since moved to LaLa...

-Titulo Original : Transformers A Visual History (limited Edition)-Fabricante : VIZ Media LLC-Descripcion Original: Celebrating 35 years of rare and iconic TRANSFORMERS imagery, this deluxe limited edition art book will delight fans of all ages! This deluxe limited edition comes packaged in a beautiful collector’s box with an exclusive variant cover design and five gorgeous and frame-ready prints showcasing art from across the franchise! One of the world’s most popular franchises, TRANSFORMERS has been delighting fans since 1984. Now, Hasbro reveals behind-the-scenes production sketches, beautifully polished final art, classic posters, and everything in-between. From the obscure to the iconic, Transformers: A Visual History features packaging artwork, animation models, video game designs, comic pages, and production artwork from all six Paramount live-action films! Curated by Transformers archivist Jim Sorenson, this is the most comprehensive collection of Transformers imagery ever assembled. © 2019 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. About the Author Jim Sorenson has been writing and producing high quality pop culture art books for decades. He’s an expert in the field when it comes to Transformers and has also turned his eye towards G.I. Joe, Angry Birds, and Go-Bots. His licensed fiction includes the cult favorite Beast Wars Uprising and the highly interactive Ask Vector Prime...

-Titulo Original : The Art Of Junji Ito Twisted Visions-Fabricante : VIZ Media LLC-Descripcion Original: Enter the world of Junji Ito’s art--an abyss of horror and sublime beauty. A first-ever collection of Junji Ito’s artworks, featuring over 130 images from his bestselling manga titles along with rare works. This sublime collection includes all of Ito’s unforgettable illustrations in both black-and-white and color, from Tomie’s dreadful beauty to the inhuman spirals of Uzumaki. Includes an interview focused on Ito’s art technique as well as commentary from the artist on each work. About the Author Junji Ito made his professional manga debut in 1987 and since then has gone on to be recognized as one of the greatest contemporary artists working in the horror genre. His titles include Tomie and Uzumaki, which have been adapted into live-action films; Gyo, which was adapted into an animated film; and his short story collections Fragments of Horror, Shiver and Frankenstein, all of which are available from VIZ Media. Ito’s influences include classic horror manga artists Kazuo Umezz and Hideshi Hino, as well as authors Yasutaka Tsutsui and H.P. Lovecraft...

-Titulo Original : Der Mond The Art Of Neon Genesis Evangelion (1)-Fabricante : VIZ Media LLC-Descripcion Original: Part of the Neon Genesis Evangelion phenomenon--the most talked-about anime series of last ten years! New look, a hard cover version for Der Mond! Stylish, delicate, and consistently edgy, Der Mond collects the color illustrations of Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, perhaps the most acclaimed manga and anime artist of all time. The book includes 74 pages of paintings and designs devoted to Neon Genesis Evangelion, plus another 50 pages from The Wings of Honneamise, Nadia--The Secret of Blue Water, Blue Uru, and other works--including Sadamotos cover to Eric Claptons 1998 album, Pilgrim. About the Author Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, one of the founding members of the animation powerhouse Studio Gainax, is the character designer for THE WINGS OF HONNEAMISE, NADIA, NEON GENESIS EVANGELION the animated series, and many other anime, illustration and art projects. His latest art book, DER MOND, is also available in English translation from VIZ Media. NEON GENESIS EVANGELION is Sadamotos only full-length manga series...

-Titulo Original : The Art Of Naruto Uzumaki-Fabricante : VIZ Media LLC-Descripcion Original: The world of Naruto explodes in full color! ; Experience Naruto in full, vibrant color!; Experience the art of Naruto! Relish Masashi Kishimotos artwork in all its colorful glory in this new hardbound collection of images from the Naruto manga! Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi and all your favorite characters appear in over a hundred pages of gorgeous full-color images. The book also includes an extensive interview with creator Masashi Kishimoto, step-by-step details on the process of creating a Naruto illustration, 20 pages of notes from the author about each image in the book and a beautiful double-sided poster! Relish Masashi Kishimotos artwork in all its colorful glory in this new hardbound collection of images from the Naruto manga! Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi and all your favorite characters appear in over a hundred pages of gorgeous full-color images. The book also includes an extensive interview with creator Masashi Kishimoto, step-by-step details on the process of creating a Naruto illustration, 20 pages of notes from the author about each image in the book and a beautiful double-sided poster! About the Author Author/artist Masashi Kishimoto was born in 1974 in rural Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Like many kids, he was first inspired to become a manga artist in elementary school when he read Dragon Ball. After spending time in art college, he won the Hop Step Award for new manga artists with his story Karakuri. After considering various genres for his next project, Kishimoto decided on a story steeped in traditional Japanese culture. His first version of Naruto, drawn in 1997, was a one-shot story about fox spirits; his final version, which debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1999, quickly became the most popular ninja manga in the world. The series would also spawn multiple anime series, movies, novels, video games and more. Having concluded the series in late 2014, Masashi Kishimoto has kept himself busy this year with the side story Naruto: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring and writing the story for the latest Naruto movie, Boruto: Naruto the Movie, both of which will focus on the title characters son, Boruto...

-Titulo Original : Dragon Ball A Visual History-Fabricante : VIZ Media LLC-Descripcion Original: A comprehensive hardcover art book in a collector’s slipcase, showcasing the work of Akira Toriyama’s best-selling manga series, Dragon Ball. A comprehensive art book showcasing manga art, additional promotional material, creator commentary and notes/sketches/posters, from throughout the history of the original Dragon Ball series, all featured in a beautifully slipcased hardcover book with a dust jacket. Featuring stunning full-color artwork, exclusive creator commentary and rarely seen sketches, Dragon Ball: A Visual History is the definitive journey through the artwork of one of the most influential and popular manga series of all time, Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball. About the Author Renowned worldwide for his playful, innovative storytelling and humorous, distinctive art style, Akira Toriyama burst onto the manga scene in 1980 with the wildly popular Dr. Slump. His hit series Dragon Ball (published in the U.S. as Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z) ran from 1984 to 1995 in Shueishas Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. He is also known for his design work on video games such as Dragon Quest, Chrono Trigger, Tobal No. 1, and Blue Dragon. His recent manga works include COWA!, Kajika, Sand Land, Neko Majin, and a childrens book, Toccio the Angel. He lives with his family in Japan...

-Titulo Original : Ask Iwata Words Of Wisdom From Satoru Iwata, Nintendos Legendary Ceo-Fabricante : VIZ Media LLC-Descripcion Original: “On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer.” -Satoru IwataTHE USA TODAY BESTSELLER A welcome salve and a book that anyone who cares about gaming should own and read. - Forbes Satoru Iwata was the global president and CEO of Nintendo and a gifted programmer who played a key role in the creation of many of the world’s best-known games. He led the production of innovative platforms such as the Nintendo DS and the Wii, and laid the groundwork for the development of the wildly successful Pokemon Go game and the Nintendo Switch. Known for his analytical and imaginative mind, but even more for his humility and people-first approach to leadership, Satoru Iwata was beloved by game fans and developers worldwide. In this motivational collection, Satoru Iwata addresses diverse subjects such as locating bottlenecks, how success breeds resistance to change, and why programmers should never say no. Drawn from the “Iwata Asks” series of interviews with key contributors to Nintendo games and hardware, and featuring conversations with renowned Mario franchise creator Shigeru Miyamoto and creator of EarthBound Shigesato Itoi, Ask Iwata offers game fans and business leaders an insight into the leadership, development, and design philosophies of one of the most beloved figures in gaming history. About the Author Satoru Iwata was born on December 6, 1959 in Hokkaido, Japan. He graduated from the Tokyo Institute of Technology with a degree in Computer Science and joined HAL Laboratory in 1983, becoming president in 1993. After joining Nintendo Co., Ltd in 2000, he was appointed president in 2002. As a developer, Iwata helped produce iconic games such as Kirby’s Dream Land, Super Smash Bros., and EarthBound; as the president of Nintendo, he produced innovative hardware such as the Nintendo DS and the Wii, which have played a key role in the global expansion of gaming. Iwata is credited with shifting Nintendo’s focus from “games for gamers” to “games for everyone....

-Titulo Original : One Piece, Vol. 84 (84)-Fabricante : VIZ Media LLC-Descripcion Original: Join Monkey D. Luffy and his swashbuckling crew in their search for the ultimate treasure, One Piece! As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally gained the power to stretch like rubber…at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years, later, Luffy sets off in search of the “One Piece,” said to be the greatest treasure in the world... Thanks to some dirty tricks, the Vinsmokes have Sanji trapped. Will he really be doomed to his fate as a pawn in a political marriage?! Meanwhile, what will happen to Luffy and the gang as they fight against some of Big Moms strongest officers? About the Author Eiichiro Oda began his manga career at the age of 17, when his one-shot cowboy manga Wanted! won second place in the coveted Tezuka manga awards. Oda went on to work as an assistant to some of the biggest manga artists in the industry, including Nobuhiro Watsuki, before winning the Hop Step Award for new artists. His pirate adventure One Piece, which debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in 1997, quickly became one of the most popular manga in Japan...

-Titulo Original : Samurai 8 The Tale Of Hachimaru, Vol. 5 (5)-Fabricante : VIZ Media LLC-Descripcion Original: A futuristic tale of samurai adventure from the creator of Naruto! Becoming a samurai seems like an impossible dream for Hachimaru, a boy who can’t even survive without the help of his father. But when a samurai cat appears before him, his whole life changes! The legendary creator of Naruto and a rising manga star come together to bring you this science fiction samurai epic! As Hachimaru and his allies head back into space in search of the keys to Pandora’s Box, evil forces are making their next move. Can Hachimaru master the secret samurai arts and become a true hero? And will it be enough to save the universe? About the Author Author/artist Masashi Kishimoto was born in 1974 in rural Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Like many kids, he was first inspired to become a manga artist in elementary school when he read Dragon Ball. After spending time in art college, he won the Hop Step Award for new manga artists with his story Karakuri. After considering various genres for his next project, Kishimoto decided on a story steeped in traditional Japanese culture. His first version of Naruto, drawn in 1997, was a one-shot story about fox spirits; his final version, which debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1999, quickly became the most popular ninja manga in the world. The series would also spawn multiple anime series, movies, novels, video games and more. Having concluded the series in late 2014, Masashi Kishimoto has kept himself busy this year with the side story Naruto: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring and writing the story for the latest Naruto movie, Boruto: Naruto the Movie, both of which will focus on the title characters son, Boruto...

-Titulo Original : Claymore, Vol. 12 (12)-Fabricante : VIZ Media LLC-Descripcion Original: A New York Times best selling, multi-arc, character-driven story with great battles and strong-willed females that will appeal to males and females alike. In a world where monsters called Yoma prey on humans and live among them in disguise, humanitys only hope is a new breed of warrior known as Claymores. Half human, half monster, these silver-eyed slayers possess supernatural strength but are condemned to fight their savage impulses or lose their humanity completely. Seven years have passed since the devastating battle in Pieta, and now a new generation of warriors carries on the fight against the Awakened Ones. However, the mystery of Clares fate, and that of her comrades, resurfaces after a surprising discovery made by a young Claymore. About the Author Norihiro Yagi won the 32nd Akatsuka Award for his debut work, UNDEADMAN, which appeared in Monthly Shonen Jump magazine. His first serialized manga was his comedy Angel Densetsu (Angel Legend), which appeared in Monthly Shonen Jump from 1993 to 2000. His epic saga, Claymore, ran from 2001 to 2014 and was adapted into a television anime series and a video game...

-Titulo Original : Bleach, Vol. 52-Fabricante : VIZ Media LLC-Descripcion Original: Part-time student, full-time Soul Reaper, Ichigo is one of the chosen few guardians of the afterlife. Ichigo Kurosaki never asked for the ability to see ghosts-he was born with the gift. When his family is attacked by a Hollow-a malevolent lost soul-Ichigo becomes a Soul Reaper, dedicating his life to protecting the innocent and helping the tortured spirits themselves find peace. Find out why Tite Kubo’s Bleach has become an international manga smash-hit! Ichigo continues his training to master Fullbring and hopefully regain his lost Soul Reaper powers. But as Ichigo gets closer, Ginjo makes a startling move. Can Ginjo truly be trusted? And what lies ahead for Ichigo when he finally regains his powers…? About the Author Bleach is author Tite Kubos second title. Kubo made his debut with ZOMBIEPOWDER., a four-volume series for Weekly Shonen Jump. To date, Bleach has been translated into numerous languages and has also inspired an animated TV series that began airing in Japan in 2004. Beginning its serialization in 2001, Bleach is still a mainstay in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump. In 2005, Bleach was awarded the prestigious Shogakukan Manga Award in the shonen (boys) category...

-Titulo Original : Naruto Chibi Sasukes Sharingan Legend, Vol. 2 (2)-Fabricante : VIZ Media LLC-Descripcion Original: Naruto’s rival, cuter than you’ve ever seen him before! Uchiha Sasuke, the brooding loner who will do anything to avenge his clan and kill his older brother… Yes, this is that story, but with a hilarious twist! In Naruto: Chibi Sasuke’s Sharingan Legend, the characters and story have been flipped on their heads, all for the sake of comedy! With his Taka teammates Suigetsu, Karin and Jugo, Sasuke travels the land and gets into all kinds of wacky adventures. This is a side of Sasuke you’ve never seen before. One bit of advice: do not mock the Uchiha! Elite ninja Uchiha Sasuke travels with his teammates, searching for his brother Itachi. Revenge is always on his mind, but first things first, its time for summer vacation...