Mandarake ZENBU 129
Page: 700 pages
Price: 1000 yen
(909 yen + tax)
Published by Mandarake
A one year subscription is 6 editions for 6000 yen, and includes a 1000 yen coupon.
- Q - Can I pay in dollars / euros / pounds?
- A - Sorry, all payments must be made in yen.
- Q - Is the catalog available in any other languages?
- A - The physical copy of the catalog is in Japanese only (although there is a small section on the bidding process that is written in English). An English translation for some of the popular items is provided on the left of the main Zenbu page, as well some as important information about them. Click the pictures for more details.
- Q - I want to get the catalog as soon as possible. Which store should I go to?
- A - Our Nakano store usually gets the catalog a few days before its scheduled release date, so please contact the store directly. Other Mandarake stores receive their copies afterward. Regular bookstores in Japan release their copies on the 10th every other month (February, June, October, August, December, June), but this January vary depending on the store and region.
MANDARAKE ZENBU129 SAMPLE ITEMS
- Tetsuwan Atom (Astro Boy) Feature
In this special feature from issue 119, many items that couldn’t be included are now available for sale. Centered around toys, we’ve gathered a wide selection including tin toys, soft vinyl figures, dolls, plastic models, wooden toys, board games, household goods, promotional items, inflatable toys, tableware, signs, and more. Also featured are magazines, appendices, handwritten works by Osamu Tezuka, anime-related items, music merchandise, cards, and posters. This issue truly captures the immense popularity of Atom.
- Kyoto Animation Feature
A feature on Kyoto Animation (KyoAni), the anime production studio known for its high-quality animation and direction. The studio has worked on a wide range of genres, including The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, K-On!, and Violet Evergarden, with emotionally resonant storytelling that leaves a lasting impression. We’ve prepared a variety of items from these works, including nostalgic figures and limited-edition products. Other items include train headmarks, dolls, books, clothing, and more. It's a delightful collection.
- Indie Soft Vinyl (Sofubi)
With growing attention each year, this is the third installment of the original sofubi figure feature. Highlights include Utsugiyo’s debut item “Orojinaru Sofubi Bundlege,” customized sofubi by the late EXOHEAD, one-of-a-kind works by Takemi, Elegab’s Dokuro Taro making its first appearance in the magazine, and kaiju series figures. From custom pieces to sample-painted versions, it's a must-see lineup for collectors.
- Anime Cels & Original Drawings
In addition to the Tetsuwan Atom feature, other Tezuka works are included. Popular titles such as Dragon Ball, Cardcaptor Sakura, Sailor Moon, and Mobile Suit Gundam are also prominently featured. Rarer items include original drawings by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko from Brave Raideen. Fans will also find gems from Miyazaki works like Anne of Green Gables, The Castle of Cagliostro, and background cels from My Neighbor Totoro.
- Hand-drawn Illustrations
From the Atom feature, we have original drawings by Osamu Tezuka, and over 50 items related to Kyoto Animation. Also featured are other Tezuka works, artists from the legendary Tokiwa-so such as Fujiko Fujio and Shotaro Ishinomori, and ever-popular creators like Leiji Matsumoto, Tetsuya Chiba, and Mitsuteru Yokoyama. Powerhouses like Katsuhiro Otomo and Kenji Tsuruta also appear. Four rare items from Akira Toriyama, and pieces by prominent female manga artists like Riyoko Ikeda, Ryoko Yamagishi, and Yoko Shoji. From the anime world: Hayao Miyazaki, Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, Mamoru Hosoda. Even tokusatsu and adult genre artists are included. A mini-feature on “Summer Horror Manga” is also part of the collection. Affordable signed books, especially shojo manga, are available too.
- Manga Volumes
We are offering many of Osamu Tezuka’s early manga volumes, including New Treasure Island, the SF Trilogy (Lost World, Metropolis, Next World), and Jungle Emperor Leo.
- Paperback Editions
Includes sample copies like Prince of the Sea ① from the Fujiko Fujio Land series, a foil-stamped version of UFO Robo Grendizer ②, and complete sets of Cyborg 009 (Kodansha color edition with plastic covers) and The Rose of Versailles (first edition full set).
- Vintage Manga Magazines
Focusing on early hero Tetsuwan Atom, we’re offering many rare magazines! Coverage begins with the Ambassador Atom era, including Atom’s first appearance and even vintage ads from Shonen (Kobunsha). Of course, there’s also a rich lineup of Tezuka’s early works. Special focus is given to his debut era-an unmissable collection for fans!
- Cards
Matching the features, special phone cards from Tetsuwan Atom and Kyoto Animation works are offered. Also available: Shohei Ohtani baseball cards, Pokemon cards, and many other rare collector cards☆
- Doujinshi
Doujinshi from Kyoto Animation-affiliated animators and creators, including artbooks and Key PC games (unopened). Also included are parody doujinshi of Nintama Rantarou, reignited in popularity by its movie (female-oriented). This time, many are listed under “ZENYA”!
(Note: Bidding ends one day before the main auction, on August 31. Please take care!) - Posters
For a nostalgic touch, we recommend the 1966 theatrical poster for Cyborg 009. The Atom feature includes a rich variety of posters to rival any other genre. In the Kyoto Animation section, there are promotional posters and large banners from beloved titles like The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Free!, Nichijou, Kanon, and K-On!. From timeless classics to recent hits, you’re sure to find a piece that speaks to you.
- Voice Actors
Signed goods available from up-and-coming, currently popular, and legendary voice actors!
- Analog Records & Cassettes
A rare lineup of hard-to-find records including:
Asahi Sonorama EM-45 “Dororon Enma-kun”
Tokyo Music Publishing TOP1001 “Ma-bo’s Girls Strategy”
Futureland LB28-5010 “Saiyuki Enen-den Original Album” - Kaiba Store & Others
A collection of products from Mandarake’s “Kaiba” stores (Nakano, Shibuya, Sapporo, Grand Chaos, Fukuoka, Kyoto): art/photo books, picture books, encyclopedias, deluxe editions, limited books, literature, research materials. Includes poetry/art collections, copperplate prints, art photography, spirituality books, and more. Highlights include a limited edition of 30 copies from the Mazu Festival. Art features artists like Makoto Aida, Kuniyoshi Kaneko, and Hajime Sawatari. Also available are rising-idol lottery Quo cards, instant photos, and signed photo books.
- Articles
Shinzo Takano’s serialized column “Old Bookshelf-This Book, That Book” introduces books from his own shelf, this time about Hot Spring Guides. Toshihisa Suzuki’s “Unearthing Showa Manga Chronicles” runs a special installment: “Fragments of a Life Lived with Showa Manga,” featuring stories about Mandarake. The serialized articles are rich in content. There are also detailed photos and information for listed items, plus insightful comments from Mandarake staff. Reading and viewing might even move you emotionally.
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