The hottest new craze in monster games is DigiMon--short for Digital Monsters. Players must hatch, raise, and train their DigiMons in order to battle with other DigiMon--and that's where the fun begins. The ultimate guide to this awesome game, DIGIMON POWER, in detailed, kid-friendly language, gives readers: *All the fun facts about the DigiMon phenomenon, including the video game, trading cards, action figures, and the DigiMon TV show. *In-depth monster facts, plus the coolest hints, tips, tricks, and secrets from kids just like you *An exciting look at Japanese cartoon-anime, and television shows we might see in the future *Hot info about other monster games, trading cards, and shows, like Tamagotchi, Pokemon, and Monster Rancher *And much, much more!

Attention Digimon Fans! Think you know everything there is to know about the awesome Digimon: Digital Monsters TV show, trading cards, and excellent fun card game? Think again! Sure, you know it's ultracool when innocent-looking Digimon morph into superpowerful, fearsome creatures. And sure, you know the show's anime-style art is the bomb. But guess what? There's so much more to know than that! You hold in your hands the only official guide to all the Digimon characters--from Tai and Patamon to Champion Digimon Ogremon--and every other member of the Digi World, too! This book includes: All 206 Digimon and 7 human characters--their English and Japanese names, their categories, and their special abilities Each Digimon's masterful fighting technique The digivolution of each Digimon The "411" on fascinating File Island where they all live A mini-guide to the card game and trading cards A checklist to mark down which Digimon cards you have An Official Trainer's Certificate In short, everything you need to be a Digimaster of the Digimon universe!

Hey kids! Want to get online with all the fun? Digifun that is!! Do you live to play the awesome Digicard game? Are you and all yourfriends champion card collectors? If so, this book is for you. It's the only official guide to the trading cards and the Digimon Digi-Battle Card Game -- plus it's filled with fun facts you can only find right here! Like: How to get from "In-Training" Digimon status to "Rookie," "Champion," "Ultimate," and even all the way to "Mega Digimon" A complete explanation of the rules of the Digimon Digi-Battle Card Game, from placing your Rookie card to combat in the Duel Zone to raking in the points! A quick reference guide that shows you all the ways your Rookies can Digivolve into Champions, Ultimates, and Megas! A special strategy section, including tips on how to build the best Battle Deck and sample games so that you can perfect your moves, even before you get into the game! Also includes: Bonus Section -- Digimon Trading Cards! Get a sneak preview of the trading cards everyone else is going to be scrambling for! Digi-Appendix -- Includes a checklist and picture of all of the currently available character cards so you can keep track of the ones you have and the ones you still need to get. And E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G you ever wanted to know about Digimon trading cards! So grab the power and get in on the action!

Never Open It: The Taboo Trilogy is a collection of three stories from Ken Niimura that are rooted in well-known Japanese folk tales, such as Urashima Taro and The Crane Wife. Each story delves into the concept of the taboo, asking questions such as “Why are these rules meant to be followed?” and “Who and why sets these rules?” Taking inspiration from the Japanese folk tales told to Ken Niimura as a child and combining them with his unique and captivating art style, Never Open It: The Taboo Trilogy is a must read graphic novel for fans of beautiful literary comics.

Digimon characters play hide-and-seek. The reader is asked to find them.

-- An overview of the American & Japanese collectible card games -- Photos of American & Japanese trading cards -- Up-to-date secondary market prices -- A behind-the-scenes look at the Digimon "TM" television show -- Profiles of the Digi-Destined and their Digimon "TM" companions

Kari, a member of the group of five new heroes who are dedicated to keeping the Digital World safe for all of their Digimon, tours the Digital World and introduces her human and digital friends and foes.

"When three Digimon fans end up with real digimon, they discover that taking care of a living creature is much more work than dealing with a few pixels on the TV screen"--Vol. 1 cover.