There will be a 'Watch Dogs' manga

Manga lovers who are into Watch Dogs are in for a treat. There will be a new manga series debuting in Japan on April 12 via Kurage Bunch. Watch Dogs Tokyo was published by Shinchousha, written by Shirato Seiichi, and drawn by Kamo Syuhei. It isn't clear if Ubisoft has any contributions to the manga.

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Stunning new Japanese arts & culture book releases from PIE International

Some of the most famous Japanese artists have had their artwork featured in PIE International Inc.'s roster of books since 1971. Originally founded as a graphic design firm, PIE is known to created titles that are not only visually stunning but also keepsakes for collectors and admirers of Japanese arts and culture lovers globally. The publisher also has a guiding philosophy to create titles that are "sweet and fresh" -- so much so, these have become essential in the company's daily practice in its Tokyo headquarters and apparent in their latest releases. Two out of the five brilliant new releases include Beautiful Scenes From A Fantasy World and Yokai Wonderland: More from Yumoto Koichi Collections: Supernatural Beings in Japanese Art. 

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VIZ Media manga makes its way to Kobo

Fans of Japanese manga (graphic novels) like Naruto, One Piece, and Bleach are in for a treat. VIZ Media is bringing those and its massive digital manga library to Kobo, which can be accessed on Kobo’s eBookstore and be read on Kobo eReaders or on the free Kobo app on iOS, BB10, and Android devices.

Over 500 volumes of 60 different series have been made available at the launch. This is on top of the full digital manga catalog that has reached over 1,500 volumes and 130 series. New series and volumes of popular VIZ Media manga will be added regularly on Tuesdays, including Shonen Jump, Shonen Jump Advanced, Shojo Beat, and Viz Signature. You can access the full library here.