VIZ Media [General Thread]

[MelancholicMariya]

Originally Posted by holangjai

honestly, the article doesn't say that Sadamoto is going to end Eva at vol 14, but that the french company lists volume 14 as the last. For all we know, the french company could be saying that they might stop releasing Eva after the 14th volume comes out.

I'm not sure why a company would announce that they'd publish a volume which isn't even out yet and stop there right at the end of the story.

[darkburst]

Ok, so to respond to my own question on page one about Loveless 9, yes, it does come with a color page. Also based on the insert ad regarding the omnibus, the Viz version will have 6 color pages and some other extras like interviews, bonus comics, and artist commentary. Putting this here in case anyone is interested in getting Loveless again.

[ToAruOni]

Yet another series published by VIZ is coming to an end, this time Kanno Aya's Otomen. The series will conclude in the 17th volume, which is due out sometime in early Spring 2013.

(Via Manga-news.com)

[ToAruOni]

Originally Posted by @BrigidAlverson

"[Shonen Jump Alpha] will be moving to a simultaneous model with Japan very soon": Alvin Lu of @Viz #manga at pre-#NYCC ICv2 Conference.

(Via Twitter)

I'm assuming this is the "bigger announcement" that was briefly mentioned yesterday.

Update:

Originally Posted by @SASAKI_Hisashi

We cannot say exactly when we go simultaneous yet. Sometime early 2013, we hope. I know we are slow, but we never stop going forward.

(Via Twitter)

[ToAruOni]

Nisekoi will join Shonen Jump Alpha's line-up! More on this at ANN.

Onodera in action! NISEKOI will start in SHONENJUMP ALPHA in 2 weeks. http://www.shonenjump.com/j/sp_nisekoi_pict/index.html …

(Via Twitter)

[Hououin91]

I'm lacking time lately but I have to say, nisekoi being licensed is one of the best news viz gave me in years. Finally some shonen glory to buy from them!

(first it has to come to print, but I'm assuming it will happen sooner or later)

[AKX20000]

I'm still waiting on Medaka Box and Assassination Classroom, but this is great news nonetheless.

[ToAruOni]

Personally, I'm quite pleased to see SJA pick up something like Nisekoi. I saw a few comments (all around) talking about how this is a bold move, given that VIZ kind of gave up on that sub-genre of shounen series after Ichigo 100% (just to name an example) had lack-luster success Stateside.

Nisekoi isn't exactly the most interesting WSJ title around, but I'll certainly bite. It's entertaining, at the very least, and has promise of carrying on for some time (at least, if ratings are anything to go by). As with my fellow manga fans, I'm still crossing my fingers for one of the bigger SJ titles like Medaka Box, or even the newer Assassination Classroom.

[Hououin91]

Personally I don't find Medaka that good.. But AssClass and Sket dance are something that I definitely would grab.

[Damius]

Originally Posted by Hououin91

I'm lacking time lately but I have to say, nisekoi being licensed is one of the best news viz gave me in years. Finally some shonen glory to buy from them!

(first it has to come to print, but I'm assuming it will happen sooner or later)

nisekoi is that good? I definitely need to check that out...