[citation needed] In October 2005, UDON released Street Fighter II #0, the sequel to their Street Fighter comic; it was followed in early 2006 with the long-awaited launch of Rival Schools. Join the UDON Mailing List to Receive Special Offers & Promos! UDON Entertainment is a publisher of original and translated art books, graphic novels, and manga. [3], In November 2008, UDON announced it would publish a 4-issue mini-series of the upcoming Street Fighter IV game. [citation needed] Although UDON appreciated the opportunity to work on the game, and to strengthen their ties with the video game maker, it taxed their resources, and left them behind schedule on their comics. UDON boasts an incredible lineup of highly sought-after products with production quality and English localization work that is second to none. For other uses, see. [5] In November 2009, UDON announced it will continue the Darkstalkers comic series with a new 3-issue mini-series called Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors. The Capcom Comic Book Universe (CCBU) is a comic book franchise developed by Udon, which is based on various Capcom franchises set inside a shared universe. UDON Entertainment Corporation is a Canadian studio (or "art collective") of Asian-influenced comic book creators that provides creative services to the entertainment industry. Join the UDON Mailing List to Receive Special Offers & Promos! [citation needed] UDON's first offering was the Street Fighter comic book series, launching in September 2003. UDON Entertainment is a publisher of original and translated art books, graphic novels, and manga. These include Street Fighter II Turbo (12-issue series), Street Fighter Legends: Chun-Li (4-issue mini), and Street Fighter III (6-issue series). “We are working very closely with Capcom and the SFIV producer in Japan to make this comic series as exciting as possible. UDON boasts an incredible lineup of highly sought-after products with production quality and English localization work that is second to none. His influence on generations of artists has been immeasurable, and is still felt today across Japan and beyond. The grandfather of manga and anime, Osamu Tezuka created hundreds of unforgettable characters during his 40+ year career as an illustrator and animator. Osamu Tezuka: Anime Character Illustrations collects th 2020-10-25 12:10:03 9 minutes ago ; Views 3,788; By: Clownfish TV; A + A-26. Erik Ko discusses this in an interview with Newsarama that can be read here. Our best-known projects are those based on popular video game franchises, including Street Fighter, Okami, Mega Man, Dark Souls, Bayonetta, Bloodborne, Sonic the Hedgehog, and many more. The stories from our comic are linked directly to the game, and it is a genuine extension that fans will definitely love. “With the most anticipated Street Fighter game in years arriving 2009, we will be launching the ‘‘Street Fighter IV‘‘ comic series as a big crossover event with the game. From 2012 to 2014, UDON partnered with Bandai Namco to produce several webcomics and webseries based on their various video game IP as part of their ShiftyLook initiative. 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UDON boasts an incredible lineup of highly sought-after products with production quality and English localization work that is second to none. Manga, and collectibles. His influence on generations of artists has been immeasurable, and is still felt today across Japan and beyond. [citation needed] Erik Ko revealed that the lengthy break in the Summer of 2005 was to recover from a licensing deal with Capcom, which saw UDON doing artwork for Capcom Fighting Evolution. The grandfather of manga and anime, Osamu Tezuka created hundreds of unforgettable characters during his 40+ year career as an illustrator and animator. Continue Cancel Cancel [citation needed] The company is a publisher of comic books, graphic novels and art books.Erik Ko is its Chief of Operations. Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about exclusive products, deals, and convention appearances! It was affiliated with Studio XD; in March 2004, UDON announced a partnership to release comics under Devil's Due Publishing. UDON Entertainment is a publisher of original and translated art books, graphic novels, and manga. They would add a Darkstalkers comic series to their line in November 2004. That would mean the originally planned Street Fighter III series will have to make way and be released after this ‘‘Street Fighter IV‘‘ story arc is done.” says UDON’s Chief of Ops Erik Ko. The Osamu Tezuka: Anime & Manga Character Sketchboo Kill La Kill Vol.1 - Limited Edition Gold Foil Hardcover, Mega Man Mastermix #1 UDON-Exclusive Aki Li Cover, Mega Man Mastermix #3 1:10 Incentive CVR C Homage Cover, Mega Man Mastermix #2 1:10 Incentive CVR C Homage Cover, Mega Man Mastermix #1 1:20 Incentive CVR D Homage CVR, Mega Man Mastermix Volume 2 TP: Asteroid Blues, Mega Man Mastermix Volume 1 TP: Robot Rebellion, Mega Man Gigamix Volume 1-3 Softcover Set, INFINI-T FORCE Volume 1 UDON-Exclusive Silver Foil Logo Cover, Daigo the Beast: Umehara Fighting Gamers! UDON boasts an incredible lineup of highly sought-after products with production quality and English localization work that is second to none. UDON is named after a kind of Japanese noodle UDON is named after a kind of Japanese noodle. In October 2005, UDON reorganized its operations and became a full-fledged publisher. Udon Entertainment Announces Release of Street Fighter V One-Shot Comic for Free Comic Book Day 2016 (Dec 27, 2015) Street Fighter Unlimited #2 Covers and Variants Revealed (Nov 4, 2015) UDON also publishes books based on top anime properties including Neon Genesis Evangelion, Gurren Lagann, and Robotech. Attention! UDON Entertainment Sent MANGA and ANIME PINS to UNBOX! UDON also publishes books based on top anime properties including Neon Genesis Evangelion, Gurren Lagann, and Robotech. Also expect plenty of cross promotion and marketing between our comics and the game.”[4], In January 2009, UDON announced it had acquired the rights to produce Final Fight comic books. UDON Entertainment is a publisher of original and translated art books, graphic novels, and manga. UDON Entertainment Corporation is a Canadian studio (or "art collective") of Asian-influenced comic book creators that provides creative services to the entertainment industry. Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. [6] In December 2009, UDON announced it will make a Street Fighter Legends: Ibuki 4-issue mini-series.[7]. UDON Entertainment Sent MANGA and ANIME PINS to UNBOX! UDON boasts an incredible lineup of highly sought-after products with production quality and English localization work that is second to none. You are leaving the Anime Expo website! Our best-known projects are those based on popular video game franchises, including Street Fighter, Okami, Mega Man, Dark Souls, Bayonetta, Bloodborne, Sonic the Hedgehog, and many more. His influence on generations of artists has been immeasurable, and is still felt today across Japan and beyond.