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Send keyword "sushi" to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . First 20 people will win Physical Attraction to read entirely on eManga!” This is DMP's new contest, just started this month and there are lots more to come!  Some time this week and next, DMP is going to be offering Taimashin and Yashakiden!

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February Releases

June: 

The Object of My Affection (Yaoi) - 16+
Wakamiya has been chasing Yasunari for five years! So in order to get closer to Yasunari he joins Kanon University’s basketball team where Yasunari plays. As Wakamiya draws ever closer to his tempting teammate, will he realize the change that has come over him?

Never judge the book by it’s cover!  There’s a lot more to it!  Nanao Okuda is brilliant and talented creator, she perfectly delivers heartwarming and cute story with a little unusual twist of fate in this oneshot volume.  Her characters are genuine and sincere – most readers would agree that everyone can relate to all of these characters.  It’s a story that’ll stay with you for a while. 

Nanao Okuda is a contributor to the best selling J-Boy by Biblos (DMP: 9781569708750); she makes her manga debut in the US with The Object of My Affection.  Also due on in summer of 2010 is her latest oneshot Honey/Chocolate (DMP: 9781569700372) 

Cold Light (novel)  (Yaoi) - 16+
Fujishima’s wound he suffered from protecting Tooru has healed and he’s finally been released from the hospital. Their life together starts again once more. Tooru wants them to live together as lovers, but Fujishima refuses, saying “I have no intentions of loving you.” Is Fujishima afraid of Tooru remembering something in particular if he regains his memories? The bonds of the past are finally becoming clearer...

This is a sequel to DMP’s successful novel – Cold Sleep (DMP: 9781569708873)

Dry Heat (Yaoi) - 18+
Little Tatsuhiko, says to Itaru “when I grow up, I want to become a politician and change the law - so two men can get married.  Will you marry me then?”  Ten years later, his family members are notified that Tatsuhiko left a note behind and disappeared from his prestigious academy.  His family servant is asked to find him, only to discover that time changes people and learns that things aren’t the way it used to be…  What did he discover? 

It’s no secret, Yugi Yamada’s popularity is beyond overwhelming; her works cherished and loved by fans from all over the world.  DMP religiously receives letters and emails from fans; demanding more of Yugi Yamada’s titles – and this is one of them.  Her stories are always well-defined and she is able to deliver bold characters to go with it. 

Yokan Premonition 1 (Yaoi) - 18+
Akira, a lead vocalist of a popular band called CHARON, one day he asks Sunaga, a famous actor – also a talented lyrics writer, to write a song for him.  Without missing a beat, Sunaga gladly accepts his inquiry but he demands that Akira pays him with his body.  Respectably, Sunaga’s sense of music is the best in the industry but his nonchalant and careless attitude towards everything is driving Akira crazy and upset.  Akira is just about fed up with Sunaga’s sexual advances towards him with his easygoing attitude, but he can't help himself from feeling something towards him either…

Undeniably Makoto Tateno is the top manga artist in the US’ boys love market. All of her titles published by DMP have been best sellers and still remain as strong backlist titles. Published in over 7 different languages, Makoto Tateno is an international phenomenon.  She continues to attract more fans with her unconventional plots and her amazing artwork – her works are all truly captivating and fans can agree that it is impossible to stop reading once you have started.  

• This will be cross promoted with other Tateno’s book for the year 2010. 

Kabuki Moon 3 (Yaoi)  - 18+
Do you believe in reincarnation?  A warrior prince, Kounosuke Kuga - he’s strong, beautiful and confident.  A servant, Kageya.  When will they realize that they are meant for each other again, for the first time?  

Yukari Hashida, the creator of Waru (DMP: 9781569708330), also her latest and popular release, Tricky Prince (DMP:  9781569706077), Kabuki series is her latest creation. 

Yukari Hashida is a genius creator of turning serious situations into comedies as seen in her last book.  Kabuki is a 4 volume series about a love that transcends death. Serious yet playful, heart warming yet distressing, Kabuki frames the classic boys love tale with a new and unique twist.

DokiDoki:

Happy Boys 2  (Mainstream GN) - 13+
At the butler café, Lady Braganza, the five apprentice butlers known as the Happy Boys awaits you to deliver happiness to your table.  It's their mission to bring happiness to the ladies who visit the café and to become the perfect butler.  After intricate and extensive butler training, the Happy Boys are finally beginning to perform their duties with comfort and confidence.  But one day, one of the butler finds out a mademoiselle has a crush him.  At Lady Braganza, the first and major rule is never to be involved with a customer.  Can he deliver his professionalism without tarnishing butler café’s reputation?  

Happy Boys is a teen title from the creator of Yellow, DMP’s number ONE selling series to date.  This lighthearted comedy story was made into a live action TV drama. 

Makoto Tateno is no stranger to DMP’s catalog; hands-down, she is our best selling manga artist of all times.  With the success of previous Tateno’s releases, fans have been demanding more of her titles. 

Otodama 1 Voice from the Dead (Mainstream GN) - 16+
Kaname Otonashi is gifted with a super-hearing ability.  He can even hear voices from the “otherside” – of the dead.  He once worked for a police department as a detective, with the Crime Scene Unit and his specialty was Sound Engineering Investigation.  He was appraised as a top notch detective but he later resigns from a force and becomes a private investigator.  Yasuhide, (aka. Hide) his business partner, also a former detective, still collaborates with the police department and brings home unsolved cases to keep their business busy.  Surrounded by mysterious death cases one after next - police relies on Kaname’s findings to identify suspects… but can Kaname handle all the non-stop screaming help from the dead?

801: 

Ze 5 (Yaoi)  - 18+
“I need to live” … is the only reason why I’d get on my bended knees to beg in front of unsophisticated, vulgar and obscene man.  Upon death of his mater, Kami-sama, Moriya was about to become “white-paper,” but he chooses not to and instead calls on Ryusei.  But Ryusei refuses to acknowledge his existence and made himself impossible to make any kind of spiritual connection.  Can the two overcome strain of unspoken spiritual connection?