~10/21/09 - Vampire Hunter D volume 13: Twin Shadowed Knights parts 1 & 2 releases from Dark Horse Books!

~11/18/09 - Hideyuki Kikuchi's Vampire Hunter D vol. 4 manga published by DMP!

~12/16/09 - Another of Kikuchi's works, A Wind Named Amnesia/Invader Summer is published by Dark Horse. Illustrated by Amano, too! Also, GelaSkins unleashes their Amano VHD-themed iPhone and gadget skins!