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Jump SQ.19 Spinoff Mag's 1st Issue to Be Free on iPad
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Mayoi Neko Overrun! light novel series.
The second app will debut on August 26 with both the first and second Jump SQ. 19 issues and special bonus wallpaper for 450 yen ($5.30). The print version of the second issue will ship on Thursday for 650 yen (US$7.60). 19 of the 23 titles in the print edition of the second issue will also be in the digital edition. While Yahoo! Japan has released many apps for Apple's iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad devices, this will be the company's first paid app.
The magazine title (pronounced "Jump S Q Ichi Kyū") is inspired by the magazine's shipping schedule: every quarter on May 19, August 19, November 19, and February 19. The apps are part of the larger collaboration between Yahoo! Japan and Shueisha in the electronic book field, which includes putting over 3,000 pages from 21 Weekly Shonen Jump titles online for free.
Source: ITmedia News
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