Gardena, CA (3/11/10)- Digital Manga Publishing and Libre Shuppan are proud to announce the licensing of the Finder Series by Ayano Yamane! The Finder series has been one of the most heavily requested series from our readers, and has been considered by fans of the yaoi genre to be the quintessential yaoi title. From one of Japan's top-selling yaoi mangaka, Ayano Yamane, DMP is proud to release the Finder series beginning with volume one in the summer of 2010 under the June' imprint. For more information, news updates, and to keep on top of all things Finder, visit the Finder website at www.finderseries.com!
From our friends at Libre Shuppan:
We are pleased to announce that Kazuma Kodaka’s KIZUNA-?- and Ayano Yamane’s Finder Series, both of which were previously licensed by Central Park Media, are now acquired by Digital Manga Publishing (DMP). For these series, all volumes will be newly translated and will be published under DMP’s June imprint. Finder Series is set to be released in Summer of 2010 and Kizuna is scheduled for September of 2010.
For further inquiries regarding this matter, feel free to contact us at rights@libre-pub.co.jp or Digital Manga Inc, at contact@emanga.com We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for reading our books and for your continued support.
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FINDER VOL. 1: TARGET IN THE VIEWFINDER, Rated M+ (for ages 18+), MSRP: $13.95, Available: SUMMER 2010, SIZE: B6, June' Imprint
While out on assignment trying to document the illegal activities of the Japanese underworld, photographer Takaba crosses paths with the dark and mysterious leader Asami. Asami takes Takaba captive, in an attempt to subjugate and possess him. But when the son of the Chinese mafia enters demanding evidence that Takaba may have, will Takaba be able to survive being caught in the crosshairs of a deadly underworld feud?
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ABOUT DIGITAL MANGA PUBLISHING: Located in Gardena, CA, Digital Manga Publishing is one of the industry's most unconventional and innovative companies, specializing in building corporate and cultural bridges from Japan to the Western Hemisphere – specifically through the licensing, importation and preparation of anime (Japanese animation), manga (Japanese comic books) and related merchandise for the North American mainstream and subculture markets. In this capacity, DMI serves as a catalyst for the expansion of Japanese pop culture institutions into global arenas. The company's imprint line includes DMP: its mainstream imprint, DMP PLATINUM: its classic manga imprint, JUNE´: its boys love imprint, 801 MEDIA: its adult boys love imprint, and DokiDoki: its exclusive co-publishing imprint with Shinshokan Publishing.
ABOUT LIBRE SHUPPAN: Located in Japan, Libre Shuppan is the publisher of Be-Boy, Be-Boy Gold, Junk! Boy and Kurofune Zero.Taking their name from "lib" in Latin for book and liberty, they hope to spread the message to "be free", and "read lots of books". Libre has strived to create unique and one of a kind content for the benefit of all their readers.
This sounds like a joint license, doesn’t it? That’s kind of interesting. I haven’t seen them announce a Libre title in this partnership kind of way before, though I’ll admit I haven’t paid close attention.
I’m so excited about this! My heart almost jumped out of my chest when I heard about it. We all knew it was coming, but WHOOHOO!
I just never expected it to be announced so quickly! I guess they want the hype to build (and be the ones annoucing it before Amazon ruined the surprise by listing it) over the next six month run-up to Yaoi-Con.
Hey, don’t forget who was harassing them at YaoiCon trying to get an answer! I knew as soon as they said they had a ‘big license’ announcement that this was it. It was just killing me to wait. ;_;
They said they had another big announcement AT Yaoi-Con last year? Or was this more recently? If it was at YC, that means they knew then that they were getting the license and have been sitting on it (somehow managing to prevent a leak) for 4 months. That’s staggering to think about. It would also mean that production is well underway, so we should see volume 1 pretty early this summer right?
I think she’s talking about the big announcement they mentioned in their forums mid January. It wasn’t licensed at the time of yaoi-con last year, or even a couple months after that.
I was talking about during the DMP panel when I was grilling them specifically about Viewfinder. She pretty much gave me a ‘no comment’ with a sly grin and then I knew they were for sure working on the license.
I am so thrilled, omg! We have waited for so long… I still have my vol.1 (first BL I bought, I was 14 olol) from the old license hidden away in my porn drawer, and now it’s finally continued! It holds a special place in my heart as my ~first~
I sure hope June doesn’t censor it, I would’ve preferred it on 801 :/ I don’t really like June’s format, either… but who cares! It’s back and I’m ultra happy! Now my collection can be continued~~~~
Is Kizuna a “small format” June title too? This is getting confusing.
But I’m just glad they’ve licensed this, and are going to rework the translation.
Now, if there are colour inserts…. kyaaa!
I’m excited about it I have the 3 volumes from BB so I’ll be comparing when I buy the vols from June. I wonder what it will do to the existing ebay bids taking place on some of the viewfinder books right now? One bid was up to $100 for one volume. Maybe I should have cashed in on my BB versions when I had the chance *grin* Just kiddin’ – it didn’t seem right to me to do that, charging hundreds of dollars for one book.
Me too! I couldn’t part with my BB copies though. They mean so much to me. I’m debating which I want her to sign at YaoiCon. The June one’s won’t have the same meaning for me.
Yep, me too. For all that people griped about and hated BB’s books, not me. They were the first to bring the most desired books stuff over in an uncertain environment, and that will always mean something to me. I have my 3 VF books bagged and tagged, as well as my Embracing Love and Kizuna books (and all the other ones I have from BB). I think the only books I never got from BB was Golden Cain and the MINAMI Haruka book because I’m not much a fan of her work).
I agree. BB did a lot of good things for yaoi. They also brought Kazuma Kodaka and Yokka Nitta over to the states. I have all 3 books but I’m glad they are finally being published again.
This news just made my day! I was hoping that Deux would have grabbed it but unfortunately they appear to be having some issues. Who cares, bring on the volumes!
honestly..i have mixed feelings..happy for sensei..honestly..she deserves it.and all but what will happen to us who live in places where we cant get a finger on any thing yaoi..how will we get VF..it means literally the end of VF for me..and im sad..i wish i had a way to order..but i dont think any one will ship it to Bangladesh…i hope my comment doesnt upset any one..its just that im happy and i am sad…
same here.. i was so sad. i could cry..
sob sob..
i really love sensei’s work.
but now i cant read them anymore..
I am not allowed to buy such things here,
then i also dont have enough money..
SOB…..
SOB…
This sounds like a joint license, doesn’t it? That’s kind of interesting. I haven’t seen them announce a Libre title in this partnership kind of way before, though I’ll admit I haven’t paid close attention.
I’m so excited about this! My heart almost jumped out of my chest when I heard about it. We all knew it was coming, but WHOOHOO!
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Jennifer LeBlanc AKA Asami's Girl Reply:
March 12th, 2010 at 1:47 AM
It’s such a weight off! Like FINALLY… I can exhale now. *collapses*
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That is so cool!
When I read the scans, I wasn’t that impressed with it, but maybe my opinions will change now.
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Jennifer LeBlanc AKA Asami's Girl Reply:
March 12th, 2010 at 1:49 AM
I think some of the earlier scans were done by a different team than the one handling it now. I love it! I know, shocking right? XD
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Tara Reply:
March 12th, 2010 at 2:30 AM
Correct me if I’m wrong, but it was licensed by BeBeautiful and they released two volumes before kaputing, right?
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Jennifer LeBlanc AKA Asami's Girl Reply:
March 12th, 2010 at 2:33 AM
They released three volumes in total but I’ve heard their translation wasn’t very good and that Ayano Yamane was not happy with their release of it.
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sunflower Reply:
March 12th, 2010 at 9:13 AM
Plus she said she never saw any royalties from the last volume, so I hope people buy the new one so she does.
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Did I call it, or did I call it? ^_^
I just never expected it to be announced so quickly! I guess they want the hype to build (and be the ones annoucing it before Amazon ruined the surprise by listing it) over the next six month run-up to Yaoi-Con.
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Jennifer LeBlanc AKA Asami's Girl Reply:
March 12th, 2010 at 9:04 AM
Hey, don’t forget who was harassing them at YaoiCon trying to get an answer!
I knew as soon as they said they had a ‘big license’ announcement that this was it. It was just killing me to wait. ;_;
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Cait Reply:
March 12th, 2010 at 10:13 AM
They said they had another big announcement AT Yaoi-Con last year? Or was this more recently? If it was at YC, that means they knew then that they were getting the license and have been sitting on it (somehow managing to prevent a leak) for 4 months. That’s staggering to think about. It would also mean that production is well underway, so we should see volume 1 pretty early this summer right?
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sunflower Reply:
March 12th, 2010 at 7:00 PM
I think she’s talking about the big announcement they mentioned in their forums mid January. It wasn’t licensed at the time of yaoi-con last year, or even a couple months after that.
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Cait Reply:
March 12th, 2010 at 7:09 PM
I see, thanks.
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Jennifer LeBlanc AKA Asami's Girl Reply:
March 12th, 2010 at 11:15 PM
I was talking about during the DMP panel when I was grilling them specifically about Viewfinder. She pretty much gave me a ‘no comment’ with a sly grin and then I knew they were for sure working on the license.
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Cait Reply:
March 13th, 2010 at 8:22 AM
Oh, ho! That means they were at the very least trying to get the license at the time. How telling… ^_^
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yblees Reply:
March 13th, 2010 at 12:47 AM
You called it? You’re a Genius!!!!
Woo Hoo! VF within a year!
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I am so thrilled, omg! We have waited for so long… I still have my vol.1 (first BL I bought, I was 14 olol) from the old license hidden away in my porn drawer, and now it’s finally continued! It holds a special place in my heart as my ~first~
I sure hope June doesn’t censor it, I would’ve preferred it on 801 :/ I don’t really like June’s format, either… but who cares! It’s back and I’m ultra happy! Now my collection can be continued~~~~
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Jennifer LeBlanc AKA Asami's Girl Reply:
March 12th, 2010 at 9:05 AM
It’s not going to be in their big format so that’s good news.
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SaffronSugar Reply:
March 12th, 2010 at 12:35 PM
Really? that’s great!
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yblees Reply:
March 13th, 2010 at 12:50 AM
Is Kizuna a “small format” June title too? This is getting confusing.
But I’m just glad they’ve licensed this, and are going to rework the translation.
Now, if there are colour inserts…. kyaaa!
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I’m excited about it
I have the 3 volumes from BB so I’ll be comparing when I buy the vols from June. I wonder what it will do to the existing ebay bids taking place on some of the viewfinder books right now? One bid was up to $100 for one volume. Maybe I should have cashed in on my BB versions when I had the chance *grin* Just kiddin’ – it didn’t seem right to me to do that, charging hundreds of dollars for one book.
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Jennifer LeBlanc AKA Asami's Girl Reply:
March 12th, 2010 at 9:06 AM
Me too! I couldn’t part with my BB copies though. They mean so much to me. I’m debating which I want her to sign at YaoiCon. The June one’s won’t have the same meaning for me.
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Jb Reply:
March 12th, 2010 at 10:40 AM
Yep, me too. For all that people griped about and hated BB’s books, not me. They were the first to bring the most desired books stuff over in an uncertain environment, and that will always mean something to me. I have my 3 VF books bagged and tagged, as well as my Embracing Love and Kizuna books (and all the other ones I have from BB). I think the only books I never got from BB was Golden Cain and the MINAMI Haruka book because I’m not much a fan of her work).
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Beruda Reply:
March 15th, 2010 at 7:37 PM
I agree. BB did a lot of good things for yaoi. They also brought Kazuma Kodaka and Yokka Nitta over to the states. I have all 3 books but I’m glad they are finally being published again.
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Ah, our suspicions are confirmed. Yay!!!
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This news just made my day! I was hoping that Deux would have grabbed it but unfortunately they appear to be having some issues. Who cares, bring on the volumes!
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honestly..i have mixed feelings..happy for sensei..honestly..she deserves it.and all but what will happen to us who live in places where we cant get a finger on any thing yaoi..how will we get VF..it means literally the end of VF for me..and im sad..i wish i had a way to order..but i dont think any one will ship it to Bangladesh…i hope my comment doesnt upset any one..its just that im happy and i am sad…
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Erika Reply:
April 9th, 2010 at 7:54 PM
same here.. i was so sad. i could cry..
sob sob..
i really love sensei’s work.
but now i cant read them anymore..
I am not allowed to buy such things here,
then i also dont have enough money..
SOB…..
SOB…
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