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NEWS: New York Times Manga Best Seller List, September 27-October 3




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littlegreenwolf



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 2:17 pm Reply with quote
Ok... well first I'm confused as to why Vampire Kisses is considered a manga, but it's a very nice surprise to see it doing so well. Great news for the duo behind it.
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RestLessone



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 2:34 pm Reply with quote
littlegreenwolf wrote:
Ok... well first I'm confused as to why Vampire Kisses is considered a manga


Many lists use American comics that go under the name "manga". Tokyopop is notorious for labeling manhwa, manhua, OEL, etc., as manga, anyway...Basically, it's only companies and the like that tend to push the manga label on any comics from an Asian country or American comics that "look close enough". Of course, with the exception of some fans who either don't acknowledge manhua/manhwa or who make up their own definition.

As for the list, I'm happy to see Yotsuba doing well for Yen Press. They deserved it. Smile
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braves



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 2:45 pm Reply with quote
Naruto vol. 46 hasn't been on the list for 12 weeks. It just came out on the 6th of October, so it's only been on for one week.
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ninjapet



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 4:08 pm Reply with quote
interesting to see Negima!?:Neo sell well

I mean I enjoy the Neo story but I know a lot of people who find the spin off art work to be far from great. At least the text isn't jam packed in to a page
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Megiddo



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 4:48 pm Reply with quote
lol, 3 manga with "Vampire" in the title.
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Buster Blader 126



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 5:27 pm Reply with quote
I guess calling Karin Chibi Vampire paid off for Tokyopop after all! Razz

(Yes, I know it was selling moderately well beforehand regardless.)

And another top-seller for TP has ended.
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GATSU



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 6:44 pm Reply with quote
I guess I'm behind on its ranking, but congrats to Yotsuba. I guess there is an audience here for that manga-ka's work after all. Dunno if Azumanga will find the same success for YP, though, considering it's already been milked to death.
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Sheleigha



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 6:53 pm Reply with quote
Too... much... vampire! Need... new... trend! I'm still hoping for werewolves, personally.
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ReiClone88



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PostPosted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:17 pm Reply with quote
As awesome as it is to see Yotsuba&! vol.6 in the top ten bestsellers, I almost vomited back out the dinner I just finished eating upon seeing Vampire Kisses vol.3 in the #2 spot.....
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Ashen Phoenix



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PostPosted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 1:44 am Reply with quote
RestlessOne wrote:
As for the list, I'm happy to see Yotsuba doing well for Yen Press. They deserved it. Smile

My sentiments exactly. Anime catgrin
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Ktimene's Lover



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PostPosted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 8:49 am Reply with quote
I would get back into Chibi Vampire for two reasons: romance and ecchi fun.
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Animehermit



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PostPosted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:15 am Reply with quote
Megiddo wrote:
lol, 3 manga with "Vampire" in the title.

this makes me sad
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Monster in a box



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PostPosted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 4:00 pm Reply with quote
Shugo Chara charted? Neat, now I don't feel so bad about the cashier neglecting to ring up vl.5.
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Ari-chan



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PostPosted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 11:23 pm Reply with quote
I'm glad to see Chibi Vampire in the top spot for it's final volume. I loved that manga (despite hating the name change). It's one of the only Vampire focused manga's I don't feel is complete garbage and actually deserves its success.

Also really happy to see Yotsuba & and Shugo Chara charting as well. I need to go run out and buy those.
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Pirkaf



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PostPosted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 5:17 am Reply with quote
Very nice to see OEL manga on the second place..
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