Animejin News - 2nd November 1997
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Manga Video on hiatus

After November's releases, Manga Video are going on hiatus for December and
January, with their next releases due in Febuary. The line up for 1998 will
include Landlock (designed by Masamune Shirow), Blackjack (based on an Osuma
tezuka manga), Fist of the North Star TV series and a theatrical release for
the movie X (based on a manga by Clamp).

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Shinnenkai Guest confirmation

Pioneer have confirmed that Chisa Yokoyama will be attending Shinnenkai. Three
staff from Pioneer will also be at the convention including the producer of
Tenchi Muyo and El Hazard.

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