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(A) Harold Sakuishi
Sixty-thousand yen! Beck only needs sixty-thousand yen to record a demo. While earning money to cut their demo, Koyuki and Saku join Tanabe to form "Ciel Bleu" for a school's Battle of the Bands. Ciel Bleu rocks out the contest and Koyuki wins "Best Guitarist." Koyuki realizes it is time for a new guitar and will do anything to buy one! In his search for the perfect instrument, someone sends him a special package filled with more than just love
Key Selling Points:
EXCLUSIVE! - FREE Beck download from Interscope Records. Download promo-coded and bound into first print run of v.4. Download available through TOKYOPOP.com. Books shrinkwrapped at retail. Promotion runs from June thru September.
"If it was worth ranking manga by whether you'd want to hang out with it - Beck would be in position numero uno." - Ain't It Cool News
"Even though BECK is full of the story elements found in most teenage coming-of-age stories, it's the attitude that will keep you glued to the pages" - Newtype
"This is rock manga done right. Highly Recommended! " - AnimeOnDVD.com
Appeals to aspiring musicians everywhere-follows the rock and roll adventure of a rising star. Think Almost Famous meets Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
Long-running series in Japan currently at 21 books and still going strong
Anime will be released by FUNimation Q1 2007 - cross-promotion in development.
Blurbs:
If you've ever been in a band, admired an older hero, or are in school just struggling to keep your head above water, "Beck" is there for you. Fans of teen dramas and comics such as "Scott Pilgrim" should definitely give "Beck" a look when they are in a local bookstore.
- Tony Salvaggio, Comic Book Resources
"Must Read! "
- IGN.com
In Shops: Nov 29, 2006
SRP: $9.99
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