The manga revolution is an international phenomenon, influencing fashion, music, and especially the art of visual storytelling. But as today's manga enters the homes of millions of fans worldwide, who will emerge as tomorrow's manga stars? In Rising Stars of Manga--United Kingdom and Ireland, TOKYOPOP is proud to present an inside look at today's most exciting new voices in manga. Chosen from hundreds of entries in TOKYOPOP's Rising Stars of Manga competition, nine aspiring artists and writers have been awarded the opportunity of a lifetime: to be published in a compilation from one of the world's largest and most prestigious manga publishers. Want to know how to become the next top manga-ka? These brilliant, ingenious, and unpredictable creators will show you how!