Publisher Tokyopop announced a new line of releases that combines the magic of Disney and Pixar with Japanese storytelling style. Among the novelties are manga adaptations of Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Alice in Wonderland, The Nightmare Before Christmas and more
Disney
Pixar Manga Collection
Release
Date: June 24
Title: Disney Pixar: The Manga
Collection Box Set
This
compilation features in a single package the manga versions of some of the
studio's most beloved films: Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Finding
Nemo, Wall-E, and Monsters, Inc. An ideal edition for fans
of all ages who want to relive these stories in a new artistic format.
Evie
shines in the fashion world
Release
Date: August 5
Title: Disney Descendants: Evie's
Wicked Runway – The Complete Manga Collection
In this
story, Evie, the star designer among the villains (VKs), takes
on the Auradon Interscholastic Fashion Contest. While designing
with the help of his friends, he faces a tough rivalry. Will he manage to win
first place or will the obstacles be too much? This edition compiles the entire
story in a single volume full of style and emotion.
Jack
Skellington returns in full color
Release
Date: August 5
Title: Full-color manga edition of
Disney's The Nightmare Before Christmas Tim Burton
This deluxe
hardcover edition relives the story of Jack Skellington, the
Pumpkin King who discovers Christmas Town and decides to bring
Christmas to Halloween Town, with unexpected consequences. With art
by Jen Asuka and Manuel Puppo, this version
reinterprets the classic with a unique visual approach and full of gothic
charm.
Alice
explores the Underworld in manga
Release
Date: August
19
Title: Disney's Alice in Wonderland
Based on
Tim Burton's film, this manga by Jun Abe follows Alice
Kingsleigh, who returns to the magical Underland after
chasing a white rabbit. Reuniting with endearing characters, his destiny will
be to face the Red Queen and free the kingdom from his
tyranny. A renewed classic that offers a new vision of the world of Alice
in Wonderland.
Toy
Story 30th Anniversary Special Edition
Release
Date: August
19
Title: Disney Pixar's Toy Story 30th
Anniversary Manga Hardcover Edition
Relive the
adventures of Woody and Buzz Lightyear in
this special manga edition celebrating the original Toy Story films.
From their initial rivalry to their rescue mission, this story explores the
bonds of friendship and loyalty between the toys. It includes a prologue
by Shawn P. Krause, animator and layout designer of the original film.
With these
releases, Tokyopop continues to expand its catalog with titles that combine
Disney nostalgia and the narrative of Japanese manga. A perfect opportunity to
rediscover these stories from a new visual perspective!
