Courtney Love has teamed up with publishers Tokyopop Inc to create a fantasy Manga series called 'Princess Ai', fuelled by the singer's passion for the cartoon animation genre.
Following the story of a smart and talented, yet controversial young woman, 'Princess Ai' uses the public stage not only for self-expression but to also hide from her assailants. The princess of an unknown and mysterious land, she has escaped to Earth and takes refuge in the nightclubs of Kabushiki-Cho.
Love said: "I have always loved the Japanese culture and the people. Princess Ai is a great character because she feels like my alter-ego, but in a fantasy setting." She added, "I'm very excited to work with Tokyopop, a company that is truly innovative in its approach towards crossing creative boundaries."
Tokyopop CEO and CCO, Stuart Levy said: "We are very pleased that we could team up with one of the most influential rock stars of our generation and certainly one of the most colorful personalities. Manga is just the start. Look for animation projects, merchandise and other evolutions of 'Princess Ai' in the near future."
Thanks, but we'll stick to Cowboy Bebop and Ranma 1/2.