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Viz announces plans for 2000 at Katsucon 6
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Trish Ledoux couldn't make the scheduled appearance, but the dynamic and always entertaining Toshi managed to handle the crowd just fine on his own.
Among the things fans can look forward to this year is a West Coast appearance by manga artist Rumiko Takahashi to celebrate 10 continuous years of her work being available in English. Other noteworthy news includes:
* The debut of Yukito Kishiro premiering in April. Aqua Knight follows the saga of a young hero trying to become a knight.
* Just when you thought shojo style.
* Kaiji Kawaguchi. Each issue is in the graphic novel format and retails for $6.95 for over 100 pages of story and art.
This series, by the creator of Sanctuary without the sex," by Toshi. As the title implies, it's the story of the first Asian-American running for president of the United States. The current president is named "William Creighton" and the vice-president is referred to as "Albert Knorr".
The story is told from the point of view of a Japanese reporter sent to chronicle the candidate's presidential bid. It turns out both men have a shared secret in their past. This series is geared for adults and has a realistic tone. Viz had to obtain clearance from CNN since the first issue uses imagery captured from the network.
* This year Viz celebrates 10 years of Maison Ikkoku. The final graphic novel is set for a May release. But fear not Takahashi fans, Viz is bringing Rumiko Takahashi back to the United States later this year. The exact date and convention has yet to be announced, but it should take place later this summer on the West Coast.
* Gunbuster) and tells the tale of a high school girl who serves as a caretaker for a lonely artist. When a doll in his house comes to life, the girl must compete with "her&qout; for his affection.
