Anime News Network - Press Release

Anime News Network - Press Release: "Los Angeles, CA � September 28th, 2005 � AAA Anime, Inc., one of the largest distributor of Japanese animation, manga, and related merchandise in North America has announced today an exclusive hobby and specialty retail market distribution arrangement with leading Japanese �JPOP/JROCK� music record company, Tofu Records. Effective beginning September 29th, 2005, AAA Anime will assume administration over all of Tofu Records retailers accounts and distribution services to the anime and specialty market in a move that will significantly increase both the awareness and availability of �JPOP� and �JROCK� music in North America.

Tofu Records is the leading music label for Japanese (�JPOP� and �JROCK�) music in North America., Tofu Records represents well known Japanese Platinum recording artists and bands such as L�Arc~en~Ciel, T.M. Revolution, Nami Tamaki, Asian Kung-Fu Generation, and POLYISCS. Tracks from these best selling artists are prominently featured in some of today�s hottest anime properties on television including Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Naruto, and Full Metal Alchemist.

�Anime and Manga have both become very significant representations of Japanese pop culture in North America and we�re very excited to be able to increase the availability of JPOP and JROCK to the American audiences. Tofu Records has done a tremendous job and we are honored to represent such a recognized global brand,� states Richard Tong, CEO of AAA Anime, Inc. "