Organized by the New York-based firm New York-Tokyo, with music provided by DJs Beta, Sheroq and Oscar Poche, and with live anime-based video scratching by the SQUARESQUARE collective, the Tribeca Grand's Church Lounge was dense with bodies, dancing, chatting and paging through long-awaited copies of the magazine. Attendees included representatives of the media industry, journalists, artists, anime and comic fans and many others.

"We were very excited with the response," said Newtype USA Editor-in-Chief Bruce Haring. "But we weren't surprised. There's already a tremendous anime fan base in the U.S. that's been dying for a magazine that really covers their interests and lifestyle. We look forward to bringing them more of what they've been craving."

Early distribution of Newtype USA Issue One (the November, 2002 issue) continues at this writing. National retailers carrying the magazine include Suncoast, Sam Goody, Barnes & Noble, Borders, Media Play, Waldenbooks, Fry's, Tower Records and Gordon & Gotch Canada (Chapters/Coles Books). Independent bookstores, comic stores and specialty shops across North America are also carrying the magazine. Subscriptions are available through http://www.newtype-usa.com; single issues may also be purchased through the same site.

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 of the best Japanese content translated plus loads of original U.S. material. Anime, manga, music, game, toy and model reviews, feature articles, director interviews, artist profiles, and regular columns by industry experts, tastemakers and deep-cover insiders. Every issue of Newtype USA also includes free bonus gear: posters, a centerfold spread, postcards, a manga (comic) special and an exclusive DVD insert. For more information, visit http://www.newtype-usa.com.