Comments on: Manga as Near-Weekly Read: Naruto This Fall http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/ Independent Opinions on Comics of All Kinds Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:29:29 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Two Fairy Tails Launch at Once » Comics Worth Reading http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-89193 Two Fairy Tails Launch at Once » Comics Worth Reading Tue, 18 Mar 2008 23:09:47 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/#comment-89193 [...] appears that other companies are learning from the success of Viz’s accelerated Naruto release program — Del Rey is launching their new Fairy Tail series at the end of the month with [...]

[...] appears that other companies are learning from the success of Viz’s accelerated Naruto release program — Del Rey is launching their new Fairy Tail series at the end of the month with [...]

]]> By: Taka http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-69148 Taka Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:59:02 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/#comment-69148 So now their playing catch-up...well as much as they can though to date it's up to vol. 38 :3 So now their playing catch-up…well as much as they can though to date it’s up to vol. 38 :3

]]> By: MangaBlog » Blog Archive » MangaBlogCast: It’s not all Naruto http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-65589 MangaBlog » Blog Archive » MangaBlogCast: It’s not all Naruto Tue, 08 May 2007 09:58:11 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/#comment-65589 [...] road tour Naruto movie info Naruto Nation: almost like a weekly pamphlet? PWCW [...]

[...] road tour Naruto movie info Naruto Nation: almost like a weekly pamphlet? PWCW [...]

]]> By: James Moar http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-63809 James Moar Tue, 01 May 2007 20:25:03 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/#comment-63809 Naruto won't get caught up to the Japanese release schedule by this -- it'll go from about 4 years behind to 2. That's based on the Japanese vol 28 I have which says it was published June 2005, and Wikipedia listing 37 volumes. Naruto won’t get caught up to the Japanese release schedule by this — it’ll go from about 4 years behind to 2. That’s based on the Japanese vol 28 I have which says it was published June 2005, and Wikipedia listing 37 volumes.

]]> By: Johanna http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-63754 Johanna Tue, 01 May 2007 16:13:37 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/#comment-63754 I think something similar has happened with movies, with worldwide release dates moving closer together. In an internet-connected global world where interested audiences can find out about something as soon as it's released anywhere, tiered roll-outs no longer make as much sense. I think something similar has happened with movies, with worldwide release dates moving closer together. In an internet-connected global world where interested audiences can find out about something as soon as it’s released anywhere, tiered roll-outs no longer make as much sense.

]]> By: Ed Sizemore http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-63732 Ed Sizemore Tue, 01 May 2007 14:10:23 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/#comment-63732 John, actually Excel Saga has caught up with the Japanese edition and will be published as soon as they can get it translated, the same for Hellsing. These two are the rare exceptions. The usual process is for the US editions to be a year behind the Japanese editions. Although Del Rey is getting ready to publish a new manga that is will only be 3-6 months behind the Japanese editions. So maybe we are seeing a new trend starting. John, actually Excel Saga has caught up with the Japanese edition and will be published as soon as they can get it translated, the same for Hellsing. These two are the rare exceptions. The usual process is for the US editions to be a year behind the Japanese editions. Although Del Rey is getting ready to publish a new manga that is will only be 3-6 months behind the Japanese editions. So maybe we are seeing a new trend starting.

]]> By: John http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-63687 John Tue, 01 May 2007 11:43:23 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/#comment-63687 The surface explanation is also interesting. <i>In order to catch up to the present Japanese release schedule</i>. I'm not too familiar with manga, but it was my impression that there was sometimes serious lagtime between the original Japanese and the English translation. Which it definitely appears there was in Naruto's case if they have to print 12 books in 4 months to catch up. Come January, will this be the only manga title releasing the Japanese and English together? The surface explanation is also interesting. In order to catch up to the present Japanese release schedule. I’m not too familiar with manga, but it was my impression that there was sometimes serious lagtime between the original Japanese and the English translation. Which it definitely appears there was in Naruto’s case if they have to print 12 books in 4 months to catch up.

Come January, will this be the only manga title releasing the Japanese and English together?

]]> By: Johanna http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-63676 Johanna Tue, 01 May 2007 11:14:32 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/#comment-63676 Regarding Shonen Jump, they said: "SHONEN JUMP magazine will continue to serialize the NARUTO series, will provide in-depth background information for fans about the developments in the accelerated manga, and will begin to feature the new adventures of the older Naruto beginning in the January 2008 issue (estimated in stores December 4, 2007)." So it looks like they're jumping it ahead. Tommy, interesting point. Marvel was accused of trying that as a strategy in previous years. Is bookstore space that limited, though? Many that I've seen have expanded their manga sections over the past few years. We'll have to see how that plays out. Regarding Shonen Jump, they said: “SHONEN JUMP magazine will continue to serialize the NARUTO series, will provide in-depth background information for fans about the developments in the accelerated manga, and will begin to feature the new adventures of the older Naruto beginning in the January 2008 issue (estimated in stores December 4, 2007).”

So it looks like they’re jumping it ahead.

Tommy, interesting point. Marvel was accused of trying that as a strategy in previous years. Is bookstore space that limited, though? Many that I’ve seen have expanded their manga sections over the past few years. We’ll have to see how that plays out.

]]> By: Tommy Raiko http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-63481 Tommy Raiko Mon, 30 Apr 2007 18:15:08 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/#comment-63481 The other aspect of all this that I haven't seen discussed much is what this means for other manga publihsers. Such a massive increase in output for the best-selling manga series means there's going to be a lot of Naruto on the shelf, and that much less room for anything else. I don't think that commanding market share is necessarily the <i>reason</i> VIZ is doing this accelerated schedule, but I do suspect it'll be one of its effects. The other aspect of all this that I haven’t seen discussed much is what this means for other manga publihsers. Such a massive increase in output for the best-selling manga series means there’s going to be a lot of Naruto on the shelf, and that much less room for anything else.

I don’t think that commanding market share is necessarily the reason VIZ is doing this accelerated schedule, but I do suspect it’ll be one of its effects.

]]> By: Mark Thorpe http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-63479 Mark Thorpe Mon, 30 Apr 2007 18:08:46 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/#comment-63479 Maybe I missed something. So whats going to happen to the monthly Shonen Jump anthology, where Naruto appears as a part of the line up ? Do they keep the same pace of 32 pages of story per magazine or are they going to up the page count? Did I miss something? I buy Shonen Jump because I dont want to buy five hundred grapic novels a month. So whats the scense of buying Shonen Jump when the graphic novels are going to be miles ahead? Maybe I missed something. So whats going to happen to the monthly Shonen Jump anthology, where Naruto appears as a part of the line up ? Do they keep the same pace of 32 pages of story per magazine or are they going to up the page count? Did I miss something? I buy Shonen Jump because I dont want to buy five hundred grapic novels a month. So whats the scense of buying Shonen Jump when the graphic novels are going to be miles ahead?

]]> By: Ed Sizemore http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-63448 Ed Sizemore Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:18:31 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/#comment-63448 Oops. Sorry misread the dates when the volumes will start shipping. I still think they will sell well. Just disregard the remark about school being out. Oops. Sorry misread the dates when the volumes will start shipping. I still think they will sell well. Just disregard the remark about school being out.

]]> By: Ed Sizemore http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-63443 Ed Sizemore Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:13:29 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/#comment-63443 Johanna, yes the headband with the metal plate on them. I won't be suprised if all these volumes don't sell as well on a weekly basis as they have on a monthly basis, especially since Viz was smart enough to do this when school is out. Johanna, yes the headband with the metal plate on them. I won’t be suprised if all these volumes don’t sell as well on a weekly basis as they have on a monthly basis, especially since Viz was smart enough to do this when school is out.

]]> By: Johanna http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-63433 Johanna Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:31:36 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/#comment-63433 John: good point about it staying in print (although some of the Tokyopop manga that hasn't been true of). There's less of a need to get to the store THIS WEEK than there is with superhero comics. What's the LJ link you mention? Ed, oh, yeah, that's the one with the headbands, right? John: good point about it staying in print (although some of the Tokyopop manga that hasn’t been true of). There’s less of a need to get to the store THIS WEEK than there is with superhero comics.

What’s the LJ link you mention?

Ed, oh, yeah, that’s the one with the headbands, right?

]]> By: Ed Sizemore http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-63392 Ed Sizemore Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:47:19 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/#comment-63392 Johanna, I don't think you can overestimate the popularity of this series. Based on the number of Naruto cosplayers I see at conventions, this is the new Pokemon. Kids love the series and are buying anything and all things Naruto. Johanna, I don’t think you can overestimate the popularity of this series. Based on the number of Naruto cosplayers I see at conventions, this is the new Pokemon. Kids love the series and are buying anything and all things Naruto.

]]> By: John Morrison http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-63378 John Morrison Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:43:23 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/#comment-63378 Well it sure seems a good way to test just how loyial to the series its readers are :p) If it were a series I was following I'd be inclined to assume it will stay in print, and simply pick them up at my leisure. My local comics store can't handle regular manga orders anyway, for some reason I have to order each volume individually, assuming I notice in Previews that another volume is coming out.. I have missed volumes already. They are going to drive me down to the newly opened Borders here if they continue doing that. Hipster Dad on Live Journal had an amusing post about this too. Well it sure seems a good way to test just how loyial to the series its readers are :p)

If it were a series I was following I’d be inclined to assume it will stay in print, and simply pick them up at my leisure. My local comics store can’t handle regular manga orders anyway, for some reason I have to order each volume individually, assuming I notice in Previews that another volume is coming out.. I have missed volumes already. They are going to drive me down to the newly opened Borders here if they continue doing that.
Hipster Dad on Live Journal had an amusing post about this too.

]]> By: MangaBlog » Blog Archive » Monday morning manga blitz http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-63375 MangaBlog » Blog Archive » Monday morning manga blitz Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:41:40 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/#comment-63375 [...] Comics Worth Reading, Johanna comments on the upcoming Naruto blitz: I’m surprised that I haven’t seen anyone comment on how more [...]

[...] Comics Worth Reading, Johanna comments on the upcoming Naruto blitz: I’m surprised that I haven’t seen anyone comment on how more [...]

]]> By: James Schee http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/comment-page-1/#comment-63246 James Schee Mon, 30 Apr 2007 06:10:53 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/manga-as-near-weekly-read-naruto-this-fall/#comment-63246 Huh... sounds kind of like what DC and MArvel do with their big franchises. Instead of trying to get those readers to try their other series, you just flood it with the same. I wonder if the kids, or should I say their parents, can keep up with that kind of pacing. A book every other month or so fine, as the parent can won't miss that much and can be proud that their kid is reading. Yet $96(before sales tax!) worth in 4 months? I can see parents starting to pay attention then. Huh… sounds kind of like what DC and MArvel do with their big franchises. Instead of trying to get those readers to try their other series, you just flood it with the same.

I wonder if the kids, or should I say their parents, can keep up with that kind of pacing. A book every other month or so fine, as the parent can won’t miss that much and can be proud that their kid is reading. Yet $96(before sales tax!) worth in 4 months? I can see parents starting to pay attention then.

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