Bimonthly Publications Celebrate 15 Years of Manga Powerhouse's Most Famous Works

Anime Expo, Anaheim, CA (July 4, 2004) - Two of the world's most influential manga heavyweights - the publishing giant TOKYOPOP and the world-famous creative team of CLAMP - are releasing the definitive collection for fans of all graphic novels. Celebrating CLAMP's 15-year anniversary as an artistic force, TOKYOPOP will publish CLAMP No Kiseki: The Ultimate Collection, a stunning omnibus that highlights dazzling works from the all-female manga-ka team. The limited, bimonthly anthology will be available beginning spring 2005, and will span 12 installments over two years.

The gorgeous, 32-page publication will feature CLAMP's most celebrated artwork and will also include never-before-seen interviews and other exclusive material. Each volume will be packaged with three collectible chess pieces depicting CLAMP's most famous characters appearing in that particular volume. Once all 12 issues are collected, fans will have a complete chess set-CLAMP style!

"CLAMP is the most-loved manga studio in the world, and we're thrilled to be able to team up with them to celebrate their anniversary," said TOKYOPOP editor Jake Forbes. "It may be CLAMP's party, but it's the fans that are getting all the gifts in this one-of-a-kind event!"

Each issue of CLAMP No Kiseki: The Ultimate Collection will showcase the popular titles that manga fans all over the world have come to cherish from CLAMP's unmatched repertoire of work. Volume One will feature Cardcaptor Sakura, one of the most treasured of CLAMP's classics. Following issues will highlight such titles as Tsubasa, xxxHolic, Clover, Magic Knight Rayearth, Angelic Layer, and of course Chobits, their signature title that rocketed CLAMP into mainstream popularity.

Only 10,000 copies of each installment will be available nationwide. The highly collectible nature of CLAMP No Kiseki: The Ultimate Collection ensures that these books will sell out and become unavailable, so fans are encouraged to get them quickly!

CLAMP No Kiseki: The Ultimate Collection will be sold exclusively at Waldenbooks, select comic retailers and www.TOKYOPOP.com.

TOKYOPOP TO DOUBLE THE PLEASURE WITH JANUARY RELEASE OF CLAMP ART BOOKS NORTH SIDE AND SOUTH SIDE

Highly Anticipated Publications Span Three Decades of Dazzling Artwork

Anime Expo, Anaheim, CA (July 4, 2004) - Continuing to expand its impressive catalog, TOKYOPOP Inc. is thrilled to announce the January release of CLAMP's renowned North Side and South Side art books. The celebrated all-women creative team of CLAMP-known as the Greatest Manga Studio in the World showcases their classic works from 1989 through 2000 in these two gorgeous volumes.

North Side includes illustrious artwork from manga such as Magic Knights Rayearth, Clover, Legend of Chun Hyang and Sohryuuden. Among the crowd-pleasing highlights is an innovative section, "CLAMP in Wonderland," which features popular characters interacting with one another in a fairytale setting.

South Side features luscious pieces from beloved series including Man of Many Faces, Duklyon: CLAMP School Defenders, Suki, Wish, Miyuki-chan in Wonderland, The One I Love, Shirahime-Syo and Legal Drug, as well as original, never-before-seen CLAMP artwork. Both volumes also present "how-to" art tutorials showing aspiring manga-ka the ins and outs of drawing their favorite CLAMP characters.

"Manga enthusiasts of all generations will welcome these beautifully drawn works to their collections," said series editor Nicole Monastirsky. "The 'how-to' section has given me hope that I can draw CLAMP characters that don't look like doodles!"

CLAMP's unmatched list of titles has gained attention worldwide, and their dramatic stories have won them numerous awards and a huge fan following. North Side and South Side will be hitting bookstores everywhere in January 2005 and sell for $19.99.

ABOUT TOKYOPOP Inc.

TOKYOPOP Inc. is the leading North American publisher of manga, the fastest growing segment within the publishing industry. With exclusive rights to hundreds of licensed and original book, video and music properties, the company has rapidly become a media convergence leader. TOKYOPOP has millions of books in print and publishes many hit manga series, including Fruits Basket, D.N.Angel, Saiyuki, Rave Master, Initial D and Chobits. The company pioneered Cine-Manga(tm), releasing such titles as Finding Nemo, SpongeBob SquarePants, Lizzie McGuire and Transformers Armada. TOKYOPOP television properties include Rave Master, GTO and Reign: The Conqueror. The company has also expanded its presence as a licensor, representing merchandising rights for Rave Master, Initial D, Stray Sheep and others. Visit www.TOKYOPOP.com for additional information.