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What can I say? I find Mameshiba so incredibly adorable! I know I'm far too old to be watching or reading, but I can't resist these talking knowledge-spewing cute beans. I guess one can be moe for legumes after all!
MAMESHIBA RETURN IN FUN NEW SUMMER GRAPHIC NOVEL AND ACTIVITY BOOK RELEASES
FROM VIZ KIDS
San Francisco, CA, July 6, 2012 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the
largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, will
delight younger fans and readers with the announcement of the release of a new
activity book and the latest graphic novel volume for MAMESHIBA, the whimsical
Japanese character sensations that have taken North America by storm.
The MAMESHIBA:
WE COULD BE HEROES
graphic novel, with story by James Turner and art by Jorge Monlongo, is now
available, and will be followed by the MAMESHIBA: HOW
TO BE THE BEST FRIEND EVER activity book, on
August 7th. Both editions will be published under the VIZ Kids
imprint.
It's a
BEAN! It's a DOG! It's... BOTH?! Are they beans? Are they
dogs? Not quite either one – they're Mameshiba!
MAMESHIBA: WE
COULD BE HEROES ·
Rated ‘A’ for All Ages ·
MSRP:
$6.99 U.S. / $7.99 CAN · Available Now!
Mameshiba are back
for more laughs, more trivia, and more adventure! This time, the intrepid
legumes travel to a magical land, combine to form a giant robot, and help a
friend in love. Plus, Tiger Bean stars in three adorable shorts created by Lark
Pien (Long Tail Kitty, Mr. Elephanter)!
MAMESHIBA © Dentsu INC. |
MAMESHIBA: HOW
TO BE THE BEST FRIEND EVER ·
Rated ‘A’ for All Ages ·
MSRP:
$6.99 U.S. / $7.99 CAN · Available August 7th
Even more creative
fun is in store this summer with a colorful little guide to friendship from
MAMESHIBA! Full of crafts, notes, stickers and good advice, this book is for
anyone who wants to be the best friend ever!
“If
you thought MAMESHIBA ON THE LOOSE! was fun, wait until you read WE COULD BE
HEROES!” says Traci Todd, Senior Editor, Children’s Publishing. ”Jorge Monlongo
and James Turner have really outdone themselves this time, plus Lark Pien’s
work is so lovely. HOW TO BE THE BEST FRIEND EVER is a perfect little book for
friends to share, and it’s a great companion to the MEET MAMESHIBA! character
guide.”
For more information on MAMESHIBA and other
VIZ Kids properties, please visit www.VIZKids.com.
About
VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is
one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga
(graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese
content. Owned by three of Japan’s largest creators and licensors of manga and
animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions,
Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese
manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom,
Ireland, and South Africa and is a global ex-Asia licensor of Japanese manga
and animation. The company offers an integrated product line including the
popular monthly manga anthology SHONEN JUMP magazine, graphic novels, and DVDs,
and develops, markets, licenses, and distributes animated entertainment for
audiences and consumers of all ages. Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San
Francisco, CA 94133; Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and website at www.VIZ.com.
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