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Bleach blasts its way onto October’s Newtype USA

Exclusive cover and feature on the megahit franchise

HOUSTON, September 28, 2007—Newtype USA, the leading anime magazine in North America, offers the ultimate treat to anime fans with a world exclusive Bleach cover! Ichigo, everyone’s favorite soul reaper and the star of the smash hit anime franchise, comes alive in two new games, and Newtype USA has the scoop, including details you won’t find anywhere else. This is an absolute must-have for anyone who loves Bleach!

October is also packed with an assortment of yummy goodies, including an exclusive first look at Gundam 00, the latest — and possibly greatest — Gundam yet. Check out our 10-page blowout, and you’ll see why even Gundam haters will be excited about this one!  Plus, you won’t want to miss Newtype USA’s other special features, including an in-depth look at the lovable heroines of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.

Newtype USA also comes with some amazing extras, including a DVD packed with three full anime episodes. Be the first on your block to watch Pumpkin Scissors, Phoenix and Welcome to the N-H-K! The manga insert is the latest in the exclusive serialization of CLAMP’s KOBATO. And the centerfold poster stars the lovely ladies from the fan-favorite game-turned-anime Xenosaga!

Also inside the October issue:

• Readers reveal their favorite Fullmetal Alchemist episodes
• Learn to draw from manga superstars Peach-Pit
• Features on Tsubasa, Fate/stay night and Vampire Hunter D
• TEKKON KINKREET review and director interview
• The official art of AIR
• Columns and commentary from anime insiders
• Meet the cast of Lucky Star!

Availability

Newtype USA Vol. 6, Issue 10 is available October 1, 2007

About Newtype USA:

Newtype USA is the official English-language version of Newtype, Japan’s #1 source for information about anime and manga.  Newtype USA includes all the best Japanese content translated, plus loads of original U.S. material: anime, manga, music, game, and toy reviews, feature articles, director interviews, artist profiles, and regular columns by industry experts, tastemakers and deep-cover insiders. Newtype USA also includes awesome bonus gear, such as a centerfold poster, a manga (comic) insert and an exclusive bonus DVD. For more information, visit http://www.newtype-usa.com.