And that’s really my thought; at this juncture in the manga publishing business here in the US, It’s really a battle between the Haves and Have-Nots. Large companies like Viz get dibs on the best series and titles like Bleach, Naruto, Death Note, and more. With business partnerships that create licensing choke holds and the ability to print large runs of books and keep collections in print, the Haves are squared away to weather any economic storm. The little guys may not be so lucky. Without blockbuster hits, or at least a moderately good showing on their books, publishers may have problems staying in business.