Life Vol. 1

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Life

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Graphic Novel Summary: Ayumu and her best friend, Shii-chan, are studying for the all-important high school entrance exams. Test results come back and Ayumu surpasses Shii-chan's scores and gets into her high school of choice while Shii-chan doesn't! The pain of losing Shii-chan is so great that Ayumu starts cutting her wrists for comfort. Will her new friend, Manami, prove to be the friend that Ayumu truly needs or send her further in a downward spiral?
Key Selling Points:

This gritty, high quality shojo series from Kodansha is filled with undeniable teen angst and self-torment and tackles real topics such as cutting, suicide, bullying, and gangs.

HUGE marketing support with a $125,000 campaign including print/online advertising with 10 Million impressions

Major P.R. push targeting national TV (Oprah, etc.) and radio talk shows (Loveline with Dr. Drew, etc.) and online teen advice columns (Adolessons by Lucie Walters at Lucie.com)

Volume One features a foreword from a licensed psychologist with experience in suicide counseling and contains a list of hotline phone numbers

Online support includes a dedicated web site, downloadable chapters and e-mail newsblasts

Cover feature on Manga Magazine along with chapter previews

Codes: 64557300999132931 JAN063255