Duelist Pack: Yusei 3 Available January 25

GET READY TO REV IT UP IN THE NEW YEAR AS
KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT
LAUNCHES Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s TRADING CARD GAME
Duelist Pack: Yusei 3

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (December 28, 2011) – The gift-giving isn’t over yet as Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (Konami) unwraps one more present to kick-off 2011 in style! Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME players get an opportunity to add more of Yusei’s favorite cards to their Decks, including cards from the newest season of the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s television series, as Konami releases Duelist Pack: Yusei 3. This 30-card Duelist Pack set includes eight new, never-before-seen cards, including four new monsters, two new Spell Cards, and two new Traps. That’s more new cards than any other Duelist Pack, ever! Duelist Pack: Yusei 3 will be available at hobby and retail locations nationwide January 25th.

TOKYOPOP's Gothic and Lolita Bible - Yes or No?

Dear Fans of the Lolita Fashion!

How many of you miss the Bible that was put out by TOKYOPOP?

How many of you want it back as much as I do?

Tokyopop Current Job and Internship Openings

Hello Everyone!

It's that time again!

Tokyopop has announced another round of internships. Not only that, but the company is seeking a couple of talented people for its job openings!

Viz Media, LLC Current Internship and Job Openings

Hello Everyone!

Check out the company's Spring 2011 Internship Program!

Below are the list of opportunities to check out -

Getting to Know: Stuart Levy and TOKYOPOP Part 13

Please read Part 12 of the interview before reading Part 13

Afterwards continuation

Final words from Stuart Levy that he would to add to the interview:

One topic I’d like to mention is how I approach the marketing of characters or stories that I create. I read online somewhere that some people think I spent a disproportionate amount of money marketing Princess Ai because I was the creator. While I didn’t respond to that particular blog entry, I thought it would make sense to explain here that in my capacity as CEO, it would be foolish for me to make decisions that were influenced by ego. I compartmentalize my different roles and segment my decision-making based on what’s appropriate for each role. Case in point: Princess Ai has sold very well not only in America but also worldwide. Fans seem to be attracted to Ai’s character on different levels – she strikes a chord. On the other hand, another story I created Juror 13 while receiving critical praise, did not generate any fan excitement, so TOKYOPOP decided not to spend incremental marketing dollars on it. In fact, one of my titles, Karma Club, was cancelled after the first volume due to poor sales! So, clearly, the company’s decision-making is not executed any differently on titles I create versus titles that I do not. I just wanted to clarify that point.

Getting to Know: Stuart Levy and TOKYOPOP Part 12

Please read Part 11 of the interview before reading Part 12

Afterwards

Looking back at his life as CEO and CCO, Levy has many dreams that he would like to see happen. He believes and hopes that in the next few years, the company, with “some exciting initiatives” will be in “the next level.” For him personally, “my dream is to produce one or more franchises across mediums including film – to produce characters that entertainment the world.”

Getting to Know: Stuart Levy and TOKYOPOP Part 11

Please read Part 10 of the interview before reading Part 11

Anime and Manga continuation

Yes, piracy and the advancement of technology is a competition faced by the industry: electronic reading devices, handheld devices, software and probably many others. “These challenges affect all aspects of entertainment, of course.” In regards to manga and anime from Japan, “there is an inevitable gap between first broadcast or publication in Japan and release of the English language version.” Levy personally believes that the key element to overcoming these challenges is to “embrace the new technology” by experimenting with “potential business models that may work.” However, according to Levy, “there’s no question that the entire industry will need to go through a significant change before overcoming these obstacles.” Another aspect that might be affecting the industry in the United States is the products itself.

Getting to Know: Stuart Levy and TOKYOPOP Part 10

Please read Part 9 of the interview before reading Part 10

Anime and Manga

Before starting TOKYOPOP, Levy started another company that was related to the anime and manga industry named Japan Online. “This company existed for a few years then eventually merged into TOKYOPOP.” It produced CD-ROMs, which “were the precursors to the Internet.” For example, the company had holiday card software products that were only available in Japan. These were based on anime titles such as Macross, Gatchaman, and Sailor Moon. In the mid-1990’s, Levy was the Japan correspondent for EGM (Electronic Gaming Monthly). “That was a blast!” With his variety of experiences, there probably are some similarities and differences between all of it. He did learn quite a bit about the industry in Japan and the U.S., specifically about video games and software. Plus, he made connections with many professionals in the industry. However, “I was just starting out and still very “green” so of course I learned the basics back then and applied them when I started TOKYOPOP.”