Dec 10 2005
Looking for something for that special female anime fan? Look no further... Shojo Beat has got you covered.The counterpart to VIZ Media's Shonen Jump, Shojo Beat is all about manga that has a more feminine point of view. The Shojo Beat magazine offers manga previews as well as articles on fashion, music, gaming and more.
Just in time for the holidays, Shojo Beat has the scoop on several new shojo manga titles:
Crimson Hero
15 year-old Sumiyoshi is an exceptional volleyball player but finds that the boys aren't so quick to give her a chance. That's just as well with her parents - they want her to assume the young mistress role and serve rich patrons that visit the family restaurant. But Sumiyoshi and her rebellous Aunt Momoko have other ideas.
Beauty is the Beast
By Tomo Matsumoto, Beauty is the Beast is the story of Eimi Yamashita, a happy-go-lucky eleventh-grader.. until she finds out that her parents are relocating the family that is. Eimi decides to strike out on her own and moves into a dormitory for girls. But Eimi is in for a big surprise. Her new friends a little crazier than she's used to and they want her to sneak into the boy's dorm as her initiation. Can Eimi do it without getting caught?
Nana
Two Nana's actually... Nana Komatsu, a young woman with a history of bad boyfriends and big hopes for a fresh start and Nana Osaki, 20 years old and a serious drive to become Japan's next rock-n-roll superstar. When the two meet, there's instant chemistry and they quickly become best friends. The rest is a wild and surprising ride full of adventure.
These are just three of the many Shojo Beat titles. You can find these and other great new Shojo titles (plus subscription instructions for the Shojo Beat magazine) by visiting ShojoBeat.com. Rated T+ for "older teens", these titles are sure to make your teenage shojo fan smile.
