<DIV><P><I>World War Blue </I>is an all-new fantasy manga series inspired by the "console wars", the historic struggle for market share between manufacturers in the video game industry. In <I>World War Blue</I>, this conflict is represented by satirical versions of famous video game characters, who fight each other in a sprawling RPG-like world.</P><I><P>World War Blue </I>is a nine-volume manga series drawn in the tradition of popular <I>shonen </I>manga like <I>Fairy Tale </I>and <I>Rave Master</I>. Each book includes a large array of extra content, such as color maps and pin-ups, detailed character bios, and fun bonus features that delve into video game history and lore.</P><I><P>World War Blue </I>has been adapted into an ongoing anime which currently airs on Japanese TV and is simulcast in English on Crunchyroll.</DIV>