Shojo Beat Magazine - May 2007 - VIZ Media's new monthly manga magazine, Shojo Beat offers vast quantities of serialized shojo manga appearing in the United States for the first time. In addition to tons of beautiful artwork and compelling storylines from well-known manga creators, Shojo Beat offers quality editorial on Japanese trends, art, news, fashion, and culture, plus interviews, how-tos, and more! Shojo Beat is a hip, fun, informative read that will appeal to newbies and manga fans alike.

• Nana and Hachi's Beat Summer Ever!
• 3 hot music festivals
• 6 yummy summer foods
• The origin of Shojo: Princess Knight Manga
• Reality TV, Japanese style
• Steamy beach scenes
• Be a Shojo Beat artist!

Rated: T+ for Older Teens

Reading Style: Right to Left (Japanese Style)