Aurora Publishing (United States)
Industry | Publication |
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Founded | Torrance, California (2006) |
Founder | Nobuo Kitawaki |
Headquarters | Torrance, California, United States |
Area served | North America |
Key people | Nobuo Kitawaki (President) |
Owner | Ohzora Shuppan |
Divisions | Aurora, Deux Press, Luv Luv Press |
Website | http://www.aurora-publishing.com |
Aurora Publishing, Inc. is a company that publishes Japanese manga in North America. It was founded in 2006 and began publishing in 2007. The company is located in Torrance, CA. Aurora is a fully-owned subsidiary of manga publisher Ohzora Shuppan, which is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company slogan is "Experience the Allure of Manga." It is Aurora’s mission to introduce the highest quality Japanese manga titles to the wider population of North America, and develop the manga market here for a more mature audience. Aurora Publishing, Inc. has three publishing imprints with their shōjo manga line, Aurora, their yaoi manga line, Deux Press, and their josei manga line, Luv Luv. [1][2][3]
Imprints
In June 2007 Aurora Publishing officially made it's debut in North America with two manga series under their yaoi imprint, Deux Press, and their shojo imprint, Aurora Publishing.[4]
- Deux Press Launch Title: Hate to Love You (Kirai Kiraimo) - by Makoto Tateno
- Aurora Publishing Launch Title: Walkin' Butterfly (ウォーキン・バタフライ) - by Chihiro Tamaki.
They have since then launched additional titles.
Aurora Publishing
- Flock of Angels (Tenshi no Mure)- by Shouko Hamada [5]
- Hitohira - by Izumi Kirihara [6]
- The Manzai Comics - by Atsuko Asano (story) and Hizuru Imai (art) [7]
- Nephilim (manga) (Nephylym) - by Anna Hanamaki[8]
- Nightmares For Sale (Akuma no Omise)- by Kaoru Oohashi [9]
- Queen of Ragtonia (Ragutonia)- by Chika Shiomi[10]
- Tengu-Jin (tenguzin)- by Sumomo Yumeka[11]
- Walkin' Butterfly - by Chihiro Tamaki[12]
Deux Press
- Be Honest (Sunao ni Nare!)- by Naduki Koujima
- Chocolate Surprise (Mix Mix Chocolate)- by Lily Hoshino
- Cigarette Kisses (Kuchibiru no Yukue)- by Nase Yamato
- FreshMen (Saitou-kun to Satou-san)- by Yuuya
- Future Lovers (Mirai no Kioku)- by Saika Kunieda
- Hanky Panky (Lovely Baby)- by Koreaki Kamuro
- Hate to Love You (Kirai Kiraimo) - by Makoto Tateno
- Heavenly Body (HH Remix)- by Takashi Kanzaki
- I Shall Never Return (Bokura wa Konomama Kaeranai)- by Kazuna Uchida
- Idol Pleasures (Hazama ni Aru Sorane)- by Fuhri Misasagi
- Kirepapa (Kirepapa)- by Ryou Takagi
- Kiss All the Boys (Deki no Ii Kissu, Warui Kissu) - by Shiuko Kano
- Love Machine: Etowa (Etowa)- by Amayo Tsuge
- Love Round!! (Love Round!!)- by Hinako Takanagi
- Lovers and Souls (Lovers, Souls)- by Kano Miyamoto
- Maid in Heaven (Maid in Heaven) - by Hisami Shimada
- Mister Mistress (Aijin Incubus)- by Rizen Shinba
- Naughty but Nice (Yasashii Keredo Ijiwaru de) - by Naduki Koujima
- Noodle Shop Affair (Secret Connection) - by CJ Michalski
- Oh My God! (Kamisama Shinkaron)- by Natsuho Shino
- Part-Time Pets (Kemomimi Shouji)- by Reno Amagi
- Portrait in Blue (Aoi Iro Keiyaku)- by Reibun Ike
- Red Blinds the Foolish (Orokamono wa Aka o Kirau)- by Est Em
- Ruff Love (Shiba to Issho)- by Tamaki Kirishima
- Say Please (Please)- by Kano Miyamoto
- Seduce Me After the Show (Show ga Hanetara Aimashou)- by Est Em
- Spring Fever (Mizu Numuru)- by Yugi Yamada
- Take Me to Heaven (Tsureteke Tengoku)- by CJ Michalski
- Tomcats (Tenshi no Jikan)- by Mashiro Minamino
- Tough Love Baby (Bucchou Baby)- by Shiuko Kano
- Two of Hearts (Te wo Tsunaide, Sora wo)- by Kano Miyamoto
- Yakuza in Love (Hanagumi Ninkyouden)- by Shiuko Kano
Luv Luv Press
Luv Luv Press (established in 2008) is the josei manga imprint of Aurora Publishing, Inc. The majority of the manga released under the Luv Luv imprint target an adult female audience and have a rating of Mature/18+. Described as "Passionate Manga For Women" by the company, the contents of the manga deal mostly with romantic situations within modern society and contain sexual content. [13] These are contemporary romance novels in manga form.
- Love for Dessert (Nousatsu Cream)- by Hana Aoi
- Make Love and Peace (Love ni Peace)- by Takane Yonetani
- Pretty Poison (Dokuyaku to Otome)- by Yutta Narukami
- Real Love (Ai Daro)- by Mitsuki Oda
- Sounds of Love (Senritsu no Majutsushi)- by Rin Tanaka
- Voices of Love (Ai no Koe)- by Kanae Hazuki
References
- ^ http://www.aurora-publishing.com Aurora Publishing
- ^ http://www.mania.com/aurora-publishing-introduces-ladies-comics-america-its-new-luv-luv-imprint_article_85447.html Mania Beyond Entertaniment
- ^ http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/10339.html Major Shoujo Publisher Launching in June - 4/02/07 12:00am
- ^ ICv2"Major Shojo Publisher Launches in June", 1 April 2007. Accessed 08 January 2009.
- ^ Anime News Network: Flock of Angels (manga), About.com: Deb Aoki, Aurora Publishing: Flock of Angels
- ^ Anime News Network: HItohira, ICV2: Aurora Announces Fall Launches, Aurora Publishing: Hitohira, Hitohira Volume 1: Deb Aoki, MangaBlog: Hitohira Volume 1 Review
- ^ Aurora Publishing: The Manzai Comics, Anime News Network: The Manzai Comics
- ^ Anime News Network: Nephilim Volume 1, About.com - Deb Aoki - Nephilim Vol.1, Aurora Publishing: Nephilim
- ^ Manga Maniac Cafe, About.com: Nightmares for Sale Volume 1 Reivew - Deb Aoki, Anime News Network: Nightmares for Sale Volume 1
- ^ Anime News Network: Aurora Adds Tengu-Jin and Queen of Ragtonia Fantasy Manga, Baka-Updates: Manga Queen of Ragtonia
- ^ [http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/13704.html Josei Fantasy Titles From Aurora Queen of Ragtonia and Tengu-jin, Anime News Network: Aurora Adds Tengu-Jin and Queen of Ragtonia Fantasy Manga, Baka-Updates: Manga Tengu-Jin
- ^ Anime News Network: Walkin Buttefly (manga), Major Shojo Publisher Launching in June, About.com: Walkin' Butterfly - Deb Aoki, Manga Maniac Cafe: Walkin' Butterfly Volume 3
- ^ [1]. "Aurora Publishing, Inc. Introduces Ladies Comics In America with Its New Luv Luv Imprint", 22 October 2007. Accessed 08 January 2009.
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