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Penguin Random House Publisher Services, Tokyopop Enter Multi-Year Sales/Distribution Agreement
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boys-love manga called Blu, between 2003 and 2005.
Tokyopop announced its first new manga licenses in 2018.
Tokyopop marketing associate stepped back from the company's operations in the United States. Levy moved to Berlin in January 2020. ANN reached out to Levy regarding this interview, and Levy stated he "thinks the term 'step back' is a bit ambiguous," adding, "In our case, it doesn't mean that I have no involvement, but more that I need to focus on overall group strategy for TOKYOPOP instead of day to day operations." Levy also told ANN his position in Tokyopop's German operations is similar to the U.S., adding "I am chair but the day to day operations are handled by our super talented Managing Director, Susanne Hellweg."
Tokyopop and MBC Anime, a new t venture that commissions, produces, and invests in a series of anime titles. Tokyopop founder and CEO Levy is leading MBC Anime.
Penguin Random House Publisher Services' clients Dark Horse Comics.
Penguin Random House unsuccessfully Viz Media manga and novel publications in North America.
Source: Press release
