2011 is the year Tokypop, a former manga-publishing powerhouse led by the not-so-awesome Stu Levy, shut down operations. Tokypop isn’t remembered in otaku circles to be anything but greedy and lame but before they completely shattered their image and reputation the company spearheaded shojo manga in the states. Titles such as “Love Hina” and “Chibi Vampire” lined the shelves of Barnes & Nobles with a sweet $9.99 price-tag. Young girls bought volume after volume cementing Tokyopop forever in Otaku history. Continue reading →