Monthly Anime & Manga Giveaway

Spectrum Nexus was created to help promote Japanese anime and manga. What better way to do that by giving away free anime and manga? Each month we would like to give a chance for you, the viewer, to win some awesome prizes. Our prizes are only region 1 Anime DVDs or graphic novels, which means you're getting the American licensed items and not fake stuff! Look below to see what giveaway is taking place and how you can enter.

November/December Winter 2009 Giveaway

1 Lucky Winner will receive: $150 Worth of Anime/Manga goods! You can choose anything on Amazon.com! You may choose from as many graphic novels, anime DVDs, or even toys and video games. The total amount of the prize must not exceed $150 total U.S. dollars.

How to Enter: To enter, subscribe to our newsletter below by 12/31/2009! Email Address:

You have until 12/31/2009 this date to enter for the random drawing. Winner will receive an email on 1/1/2010. In the email will be questions to finalize the giveaway; the winner will be asked the address where they would like to receive the prize, as well as which prize they would like. To be eligible to win the giveaway, you must sign up for our newsletter BEFORE the end of the giveaway. You must also stay subscribed until the date of the giveaway. If you're already subscribed to our newsletter, then you're automatically eligible to win!

Eligibility and Requirements

1. DESCRIPTION: The giveaway begins at 12:00 AM PT on Sunday, November 21, 2009 and ends 11:59 PM PT on Thursday, December 31, 2009.

2. ELIGIBILITY: The giveaway is open to anyone who subscribes to the newsletter on or before Thursday, December 31, 2009 11:59 PM PT.

The giveaway is only for those who live in United States of America or Canada. Any individuals (including but not limited to employees, consultants, independent contractors and interns) who have, within the past six months, held employment with or performed services for Sponsor or any organizations affiliated with the sponsorship, fulfillment, administration, prize support, advertisement or promotion of the Contest are not eligible to enter or win. Immediate Family and Household Members of such individuals are also not eligible to enter or win. "Immediate Family Members" shall mean parents, step-parents, legal guardians, children, step-children, siblings, step-siblings, or spouses. "Household Members" shall mean those people who share the same residence at least three months a year. Void where prohibited. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.

3. HOW TO ENTER: To enter, subscribe to Spectrum Nexus' newsletter using the form above. on or before Thursday, December 31, 2009 11:59 PM PT. If you're already subscribed to the newsletter, then you're already eligible to win.

4. PRIZES: One (1) winner will receive: any 10 graphic novels that has been licensed and released in America and is available for purchase on Amazon.com. The winner can choose from various series as long as the total graphic novels equals 10. No single graphic novel may cost over $15 US dollars. In the case of special deals on Amazon.com, such as Viz Media's "Buy 3 Get the 4th Free" we will not count any free graphic novels against you. We will notify the winner if this deal is active on Amazon.com so he or she can adjust their purchases as necessary. No cash or prize substitution is allowed. All prizes will be awarded. If a prize cannot be awarded due to circumstances beyond the control of Sponsor, a substitute prize of equal or greater retail value will be awarded; provided, however, that if prizes are awarded but unclaimed/forfeited by recipient, prize may not be re-awarded, in Sponsor's sole discretion. Other restrictions may apply.

5. WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION: All prize winners will be notified by email on or about January 1, 2009. Selected winner will be required to respond (as directed) to the notification within 48 hours of attempted notification. The failure to respond timely to the notification may result in forfeiture of the prize and, in such case, Spectrum Nexus will select an alternate winner based on the stated Eligibility. Prize winner will be required to verify address and which prize he/she chooses.

6. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION/RELEASES: Contest is void where prohibited or restricted by law. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these official rules and the decisions of the Sponsor, which shall be final in all respects. By participating in this Contest and/or by accepting any prize that they may win, entrants agree to release the Sponsor; subsidiary and affiliated companies, each of their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives and employees; and each of these companies and individuals' respective successors, representatives and assigns (collectively, the "Released Parties") from any and all actions, claims, injury, loss or damage arising in any manner, directly or indirectly, from participation in this Contest and/or acceptance or use of the prize. Entrants authorize the Released Parties to use their name, voice, likeness, biographical data, city and state of residence and entry materials in programming or promotional material, worldwide in perpetuity, or on a winner's list, if applicable, without further compensation unless prohibited by law. This Contest will be governed by the internal laws of the State of California, without reference to conflicts of laws principles. You irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts situated in San Mateo County, California in connection with any action arising under or by reason of the Contest. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE THE WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST MAY BE IN VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEST. SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE RELEASED PARTIES RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK REMEDIES AND DAMAGES (INCLUDING ATTORNEY FEES) TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW, INCLUDING CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.

7. PRIVACY POLICY: Any personal information supplied by you to Spectrum Nexus will be subject to Spectrum Nexus' privacy policy posted at http://www.thespectrum.net/privacy/. By entering the Contest, you agree that Sponsor may share your email address and any other personally identifiable information.

8. SPONSOR: Spectrum Nexus, http://www.thespectrum.net/

Previous Giveaway Winners

2009 Winter Winner
Winner of $150 worth of anime goods on Amazon was Henry Nguyen of California, USA.

2009 Sep/Oct Winners
The two winners of 10 hand picked graphic novels were Kim of Pennsylvania, USA and Gabrielle of Oregon, USA.

2009 August Winner
Winner of 10 hand picked graphic novels was William of BC, Canada.

2009 July Winner
Winner of 10 hand picked graphic novels was Kim of Georgia, USA.

2009 June Winner
Winner of One Piece Graphic Novels Volume 1-20 was Carolina J. of California, USA.

2009 April/May Winner
Winner of Berserk Graphic Novels Volume 1-15 was Linda M. of Ohio, USA.

2009 March Winner
Winner of 4 Miyazak Films on DVD (including My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, and Spirited Away) was Carol D. of Marland, USA.

2009 February Winner
Winner of Blade of the Immortal Volumes 1-10 was Melissa Gavens of Boston, USA.

2009 January Winner
Winner of Berserk Volumes 11-20 was Sebastian Junior of Portugal.

2008 Winter Winner
Winner of Sony Playstation 3 was Ken Herrman of New York, USA.

2008 October Winner
Winner of Nintendo DS Lite was Alex Herold of California, USA.

2008 September Winner
Winner of Vagabond Volumes 1-12 was Angela Kim of Toronto, Canada.

2008 August Winner
Winner of Cowboy Bebop DVDs 1-6 was Monica Zavala of Arizona, USA.

2008 July Winner
Winner of Berserk Volumes 1-9 was Aki Imai of California, USA.

2008 June Winner
Winner of Air Gear Volumes 1-8 was Shinaed Green of Texas, USA.

2008 May Winner
Winner of Fullmetal Alchemist Volumes 1-12 was Lizzie Neary of Colorado, USA.

2008 April Winner
Winner of Naruto Manga Volumes 1-16 was Harry Barbee of South Carolina, USA.

2008 March Winner
Winner of Death Note Manga Volumes 1-12 was Tammy Lucier of Amherstburg, Ontario.

2008 February Winner
Winner of Skip Beat Manga Volumes 1-10 was Emily Satterfield of South Carolina, USA.

2007 December Winner
Winners of Berserk DVD Boxset or Fruits Basket DVD Boxset were the following members of the message board: Makonna, airichan, Croccy.