PEACE MAKER GN VOL 1,2,3,4,5 MANGA
TOKYOPOP
(W/A/CA) Nanae Chrono
  Tetsunosuke and Tatsunosuke are two sons of a murdered diplomat, who sought to bring peace and prosperity to the newly opened Japan during the early Meiji Restoration ( 1863). Tatsu is hired as an accountant for the Shinsengumi, the unofficial police and guardians of the Emperor in Kyoto, and, lured by the prospect of becoming a powerful warrior, Tetsu seeks to actually join their ranks. He succeeds, and is taken on as a page, meeting the odd assortment of characters in the organization (most of whom are historical)... but is getting revenge for his slain parents worth the price of sacrificing his own humanity?
Sell Sheet Keynote:
The prequel to the popular ADV anime and manga-Peace Maker Kurogane
Key Selling Points:
  
Online, in-community advertising campaign on TOKYOPOP.com prior to and through release month; featured online title complete with creator profiles, editor blog, teaser art, and serialized previews
Manga is highly anticipated since ADV's release of Peace Maker Kuragane (its sequel)
The story follows an actual historical character in the Shinsengumi, a samurai group made hugely popular by the Rurouni Kenshin Manga