Scenes From Lullaby of the Dawn: Celebrating 1.7 Million Copies Sold!
Starting July 3 at Select Stores
In collaboration with LoveLove (TOKYOPOP) x from RED (Shucream), Kinokuniya USA will be holding an exhibition for the fantasy BL “Lullaby of the Dawn”, commemorating 1.7 million copies sold worldwide!
The exhibition will tour 2 Kinokuniya stores simultaneously with a total of 8 stores throughout the entire summer! The exhibition will feature art panels from the manga, merchandise, standees for photo ops, and reprints of the Lullaby of the Dawn booklets that were initially convention and TOKYOPOP webstore exclusives!
Get a free special item with purchase!
Exclusively to stores holding the exhibit, spend $15 or more on the Lullaby of the Dawn merchandise, manga*, and/or booklets * to receive a free exclusive shikishi board, while supplies last!
*Valid on manga and booklets in English only
Schedule
7/3-7/13: Katy and Los Angeles
7/18-7/27: Austin and Santa Anita
8/1-8/10: Atlanta and San Francisco
8/21-8/31: New York and Seattle
* Please note that we previously stated that the merchandise will be available at our booth at select conventions; however, there are adjustments to the schedule and availability. We will update the information once the details are confirmed. We apologize for any misunderstanding that may have occurred.
Merchandise
Lullaby of the Dawn Manga
Night after night, Elva steps forth into the black sea, sword in hand, to drive back the creatures that surge from the waves. Elva is one of the 'kannagi,' warrior priests chosen by the divine to protect the island. With his snow-white hair, unaging youth, and black-stained limbs — proof of the corruption that gradually takes the life of every kannagi — the local people fear and shun him... at least until his path crosses with that of a boy named Alto. Enraptured by Elva’s strength and lonely soul, Alto swears to serve him and free him from his cursed fate.
After eight long years, Alto has grown into a capable and fearless young man, unwavering in his devotion to his kannagi. Elva had long ago resigned himself to an early death — but somehow, Alto’s presence seems to be gradually healing him of the black sea's corruption...