Aurora Publishing (United States)
| Industry | Publication |
|---|---|
| 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. It is Aurora’s mission to introduce the highest quality Japanese manga titles to the wider population of North America, and to develop the manga market for a more mature audience. The company slogan is "Experience the Allure of Manga." 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 its debut in North America with two manga series under their yaoi imprint, Deux Press, and their shojo imprint, Aurora.[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 launched additional titles.
Aurora
- 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 Ohashi [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[13]
- Chocolate Surprise (Mix Mix Chocolate)- by Lily Hoshino[14]
- Cigarette Kisses (Kuchibiru no Yukue)- by Nase Yamato[15]
- FreshMen (Saitou-kun to Satou-san)- by Yuuya [16]
- Future Lovers (Mirai no Kioku)- by Saika Kunieda[17]
- Hanky Panky (manga) (Lovely Baby)- by Koreaki Kamuro[18]
- Hate to Love You (Kirai Kiraimo) - by Makoto Tateno
- Heavenly Body (HH Remix)- by Takashi Kanzaki [19]
- I Shall Never Return (Bokura wa Konomama Kaeranai)- by Kazuna Uchida
- Idol Pleasures (Hazama ni Aru Sorane)- by Fuhri Misasagi[20]
- Kirepapa (Kirepapa)- by Ryou Takagi[21]
- Kiss All the Boys (Deki no Ii Kissu, Warui Kissu) - by Shiuko Kano[22]
- Love Machine: Etowa (Etowa)- by Amayo Tsuge[23]
- Love Round!! (Love Round!!)- by Hinako Takanagi[24]
- Lovers and Souls (Lovers, Souls)- by Kano Miyamoto[25]
- Maid in Heaven (Maid in Heaven) - by Hisami Shimada[26]
- Mister Mistress (Aijin Incubus)- by Rizen Shinba[27]
- Naughty but Nice (Yasashii Keredo Ijiwaru de) - by Naduki Koujima[28]
- Noodle Shop Affair (Secret Connection) - by CJ Michalski[29]
- Oh My God! (Kamisama Shinkaron)- by Natsuho Shino [30]
- Part-Time Pets (Kemomimi Shouji)- by Reno Amagi [31]
- Portrait in Blue (Aoi Iro Keiyaku)- by Reibun Ike {See Note #31]
- Red Blinds the Foolish (Orokamono wa Aka o Kirau)- by Est Em[32]
- Ruff Love (Shiba to Issho)- by Tamaki Kirishima[33]
- Say Please (Please)- by Kano Miyamoto {See Note #22}
- Seduce Me After the Show (Show ga Hanetara Aimashou)- by Est Em[34]
- Spring Fever (Mizu Numuru)- by Yugi Yamada[35]
- Take Me to Heaven (Tsureteke Tengoku)- by CJ Michalski [36]
- Tomcats (Tenshi no Jikan)- by Mashiro Minamino[37]
- Tough Love Baby (Bucchou Baby)- by Shiuko Kano [38]
- Two of Hearts (Te wo Tsunaide, Sora wo)- by Kano Miyamoto[39]
- Yakuza in Love (Hanagumi Ninkyouden)- by Shiuko Kano[40]
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. [41] These are contemporary romance novels in manga form.
- Love for Dessert (Nousatsu Cream)- by Hana Aoi[42]
- Make Love and Peace (Love ni Peace)- by Takane Yonetani[43]
- Pretty Poison (Dokuyaku to Otome)- by Yutta Narukami[44]
- Real Love (Ai Daro)- by Mitsuki Oda[45]
- Sounds of Love (Senritsu no Majutsushi)- by Rin Tanaka[46]
- Voices of Love (Ai no Koe)- by Kanae Hazuki[47]
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 Entertainment
- ^ 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
- ^ Baka-Updates Manga: Sunao ni Nare!, Deux Press Manga Release Schedule
- ^ Baka-Updates Manga: Chocolate Surprise, Anime News Network: Chocolate Surprise
- ^ Comipress"Deux Press picks up Cigarette Kisses", 13 December 2008. Accessed 08 January 2009.Deux Press Manga Release Schedule
- ^ The Yaoi Rose: Freshmen Review, "Aurora at AX08", Deux Press: Freshmen
- ^ Anime News Network: Future Lovers, Future Lovers,"Aurora Can Deux BL (New Titles)", Deux Press: Future Lovers
- ^ "Deux Levels up for 2008 (new titles)", Deux Press: Freshmen
- ^ Comipress"New Titles from Deux Press and Aurora"
- ^ "More BL Surprises from Deux (new titles)", "Idol Pleasures (manga)"
- ^ MangaCast"Part-time Pets, Full-time Papa (new titles/Deux)"
- ^ "Blu, Boysenberry, Deux, DMP, Yen Announce Boys-Love Titles"
- ^ "http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-13/amazon-lists-new-manga-from-aurora-udon-yen-press", Yen with Tena on S-string, Amazon Predicts Some More
- ^ ComiPress: New Titles Announcements from Yaoi Con
- ^ Anime News Network: Deux Press to Publish Oh, My God, Lovers & Souls
- ^ "Aurora Publishing Adds Hitohira, Three Boys-Love Manga"
- ^ "Mining for Diamonds in the April 08 Previews"
- ^ Boys on Boys on Film"New Titles from Deux Press for 2009", 1 October 2008. Accessed 08 January 2009
- ^ MangaCast"Deux does Ra-Men? (new titles?)", 12 November 2008. Accessed 08 January 2009
- ^ "Oh my god! (manga)"
- ^ "Part-time Pets, Full-time Papa (new titles/Deux)"
- ^ "Deux Licenses Red Blinds The Foolish Boys-Love Manga"
- ^ "Ruff Love"
- ^ "Seduce Me After the Show"
- ^ PopCulture Shock: Two Titles from Deux Press
- ^ Japanator: Deux brings all the boys to the yard: yaoi releases for the new year
- ^ Otaku News: Tomcats - Volume 1
- ^ About.com: Tough Love Baby
- ^ Otaku News: Two of Hearts
- ^ About.com: 10 Major Manga Trends for 2008
- ^ [1]. "Aurora Publishing, Inc. Introduces Ladies Comics In America with Its New Luv Luv Imprint", 22 October 2007. Accessed 08 January 2009.
- ^ MangaCast: More Luv from Aurora (Press Release/New Titles), ComiPress: Luv Luv Press on NETCOMICS.com, Beyond Shojo… New Josei from Aurora (new titles)
- ^ Anime Expo digest, Josei Review: Make Love & Peace
- ^ [Anime Expo 2008 New Manga License Round Up
- ^ AURORA PUBLISHING, INC. INTRODUCES LADIES COMICS IN AMERICA WITH ITS NEW LUV LUV IMPRINT
- ^ LuvLuv Press joins NetComics
- ^ Voices Of Love
External links
- Aurora Publishing Official Site
- Deux Press Official Site
- Luv Luv Press Official Site
- Flipped!: David Welsh Interviews Michael Perry Of Aurora by The Comics Reporter
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