Los Angeles, CA (July 15, 2004) Girls rule this December as TOKYOPOP Inc. presents four new spectacular shojo titles. America's #1 manga publisher is pleased to introduce English-speaking fans to some of the world's most dynamic young women taking on the challenges of political power, schoolboy crushes, demons and mafia bosses. From the office of the President to the headquarters of Seoul's most dangerous don, these girls deal with enough high school trials and battlefield tribulations to keep readers furiously flipping pages all winter long.
President Dad (Comedy/Drama, Volume 1 Release: 12/07/04)
Ju-Yeon Rhim's coming-of-age story, President Dad, introduces the plight of Ami Won, a klutzy teenage girl who thinks she's just average-except for the fact that her father just got elected President of Korea! As Ami discovers the potential beneath her ordinary exterior, will she step into the role of a lifetime?
Mouryou Kiden: Legend of the Nymphs (Fantasy, Volume 1 Release: 12/07/04)
The lush art of Tamayo Akiyama, formerly of CLAMP and creator of TOKYOPOP's Hyper Rune, graces this haunting tale set in a land submerged in 1,000 years of fog. As demons and nymphs battle, a fated meeting between sworn enemies unravels a passionate story that takes Ayaka, the daughter of a deity, on a voyage of discovery and love.
Love or Money (Drama, Volume 1 Release: 12/07/04)
A feisty and cute 15-year-old named Yenni stars in creator Sang-Eun Lee's (Too Young to Die, Lover Discovery and The 13th Guy) delicious drama. Yenni is so obsessed with money that she runs a loan-sharking business. When her wealthy grandmother finds out, she writes Yenni out of her will-unless she marries an honest man!
Neck and Neck (Comedy/Drama, Volume 1 Release: 12/07/04)
Sun Hee Lee's teen soap opera is like the wild theatrics of The O.C. crossed with the power games of The Sopranos. Dabin Choi is a girl who takes after her father, Seoul's most powerful crime boss. Sparks fly when she sets her sights on her hot new classmate Eugene-who happens to be the son of Dabin's father's long-time rival!
ABOUT TOKYOPOP Inc.
TOKYOPOP Inc. is the leading North American publisher of manga, the fastest growing segment within the publishing industry. With exclusive rights to hundreds of licensed and original book, video and music properties, the company has rapidly become a media convergence leader. TOKYOPOP has millions of books in print and publishes many hit manga series, including Fruits Basket, D.N.Angel, Saiyuki, Rave Master, Initial D and Chobits. The company pioneered Cine-Manga(tm), releasing such titles as Finding Nemo, SpongeBob SquarePants, Lizzie McGuire and Transformers Armada. TOKYOPOP television properties include Rave Master, GTO and Reign: The Conqueror. The company has also expanded its presence as a licensor, representing merchandising rights for Rave Master, Initial D, Stray Sheep and others. Visit www.TOKYOPOP.com for additional information.
