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Viz Media Announces New Manga Debuts For Fourth Quarter That Will Captivate Fans (Thu 09-21-2006)

Nine New Series Feature Tales of Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction and Mystery San Francisco, CA, September 21, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and ...

Viz Media Announces New Manga Series Debuts For Second Quarter 2007 (Mon 04-09-2007)

DRAGON DRIVE, MILLENNIUM SNOW, SHAKUGAN NO SHANA, HOSHIN ENGI and YURARA Offer Unique Stories For Readers Of All Ages San Francisco, CA, April 9, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive p...

Viz Media Announces New Works from Takehiko Inoue
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-19-2008)

INCLUDING SLAM DUNK and REAL MANGA SERIES and SUMI AND WATER, THE VAGABOND ART BOOKS   Rounding Out the Takehiko Inoue Releases - The Critically Acclaimed VAGABOND Published Under The VIZBIG Imprint   San Francisco, CA, August 19, 2008 &ndas...


Viz Announces New Q3 Manga Titles (Wed 06-02-2004)

New titles to include CASE CLOSED, BEYBLADE and KARE FIRST LOVE San Francisco, Calif, June 1, 2004 ? VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga and anime for North American audiences, announced today the upcoming release of three ...

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES IMPRESSIVE DVD SALES OF NARUTO THE MOVIE: NINJA CLASH IN THE LAND OF SNOW (Tue 09-25-2007)

Feature Film Based On Popular Anime And Manga Series Debuts At Number 25 On Nielsen VideoScan San Francisco, CA, September 25, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation...

VIZ Media Announces New POKéMON Products for 2006 Holiday Season (Thu 10-12-2006)

New Releases Make Fun Gift Selections For The 2006 Holiday Season San Francisco, CA, October 12, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has ...

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE DEBUT OF NEW ANIMATED FANTASY ACTION SERIES - BUSO RENKIN (Wed 04-23-2008)

New Series on DVD Is Based On Popular Manga By The Creator Of RUROUNI KENSHIN And GUN BLAZE WEST San Francisco, CA, April 23, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation a...


VIZ Announces New Manga for Q2 (Tue 07-13-2004)

New titles to include SAIKANO, CHEEKY ANGEL, IMADOKI and RED RIVER San Francisco, Calif, February 18, 2004 ? VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga and anime for North American audiences, announced today the upcoming release o...

VIZ Announces New Manga for Q2 (Wed 02-18-2004)

New titles to include SAIKANO, CHEEKY ANGEL, IMADOKI and RED RIVER San Francisco, Calif, February 18, 2004 ? VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga and anime for North American audiences, announced today the upcoming release o...

Viz Pictures Announces DVD Release of Rock and Roll Romantic Drama NANA 2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-22-2008)

DVD Release And Special Poster Promotion Highlight Sequel To Hit Film NANA Based On Popular Shojo Manga Series San Francisco, CA, JULY 22, 2008 – VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media, LLC that focuses on Japanese live-action film distribution, h...

Viz Media Announces New DVD Releases for First Quarter 2007 (Wed 01-17-2007)

New Installments Of BLEACH, RANMA ½, INUYASHA Anime And Critically Acclaimed Live Action Feature Film - TRAIN MAN: DENSHA OTOKO San Francisco, CA, JANUARY 17, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and c...


VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCED ARRAY OF UPCOMING ANIME AND MANGA TITLES AT 2007 COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL (Thu 08-09-2007)

Premiere Event For North American Comic and Manga Fans Set The Stage For Announcements Of More Than Twenty New Titles For 2008 San Francisco, CA, August 8, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and compre...

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES FALL DVD RELEASE OF DEATH NOTE ANIME SERIES (Fri 06-29-2007)

Long Awaited Debut Of Unique Action Crime Drama Will Delight Fans San Francisco, CA, June 29, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, announc...

VIZ Announces Five New Shojo Manga Titles for November (Wed 09-29-2004)

Captivating new titles to be in stores in November and will appeal to both female and male fans San Francisco, CA, September 29, 2004 – VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga and anime for North American audiences, has a...

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES LICENSE FOR BLEACH THE MOVIE: MEMORIES OF NOBODY (Mon 03-24-2008)

New Feature Film Based On Popular Action Manga And Animated Series to Have a Limited Domestic Theatrical Release San Francisco, CA, March 24, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publi...


VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES DEBUT OF SECOND SEASON OF BLEACH ON ADULT SWIM (Tue 01-29-2008)

New Episodes Of Riveting Supernatural Action Series To Debut In March San Francisco, CA, January 28, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing compan...

Viz Media Announces Unprecedented In-Person Appearances For June 11 New York City Movie Event Bleach The Movie: Memories of Nobody (Wed 06-04-2008)

Character Designer Masashi Kudo And Producer Ken Hagino To Give Unique Insights On New Feature Film Based On Hit Animated Supernatural Action Series San Francisco, CA, June 4, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most in...

Viz Media Previews New Manga Series For 2009
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-05-2008)

Eight Series Announced Including New Shojo Stories And Two New Award-Winning Titles From Creative Mastermind Naoki Urasawa     San Francisco, CA, August 4, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most...

VIZ PICTURES DEBUTS NEW SLAPSTICK GEISHA COMEDY MAIKO HAAAAN!!! ON DVD (Sun 06-22-2008)

Company Also Launches Special Giveaway Promotion To Coincide With Release Of Hilarious New Film About Japanese Culture And The Mysterious Geisha World San Francisco, CA, June 20, 2008 - VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media, LLC that focuses on Japanes...


Viz Media Announces DVD Release of Pokemon: The Rise of Darkrai (Wed 05-28-2008)

Latest Feature Film From Iconic Children's Property Offers Exciting New Adventure Featuring Popular "Diamond and Pearl" Characters Dialga and Palkia, Also Introducing the Mysterious Darkrai San Francisco, CA, May 27, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), o...

VIZ PICTURES ANNOUNCES THEATRICAL SCREENINGS OF MANGA INSPIRED FILM - NANA IN LOS ANGELES AND NEW YORK (Tue 02-26-2008)

Story of Two Women Searching For Love And Meaning Amidst the Hustle and Bustle of Tokyo A Box Office Hit In Japan San Francisco, CA, February 26, 2008 – VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media, LLC that focuses on Japanese live-action film distribu...

VIZ Media to release TEKKONKINKREET: BLACK & WHITE (Thu 08-02-2007)

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF EDGY MANGA TEKKONKINKREET: BLACK & WHITE BY TAIYO MATSUMOTO Acclaimed Series Blends Japanese And Western Art Styles And Offers Gritty And Surrealistic Portrayal of Disaffected Urban Youth San Francisco, CA, August 1, 2007...

VIZ MEDIA LAUNCHES HIT ACTION ANIME SERIES MÄR™ ON DVD (Wed 06-13-2007)

Series About A Nerdy Boy Transformed Into A Hero Also A Popular Manga And A Staple Of Toonami Jetstream San Francisco, CA, June 13, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, anim...


VIZ PICTURES ANNOUNCES DVD RELEASE OF LIVE-ACTION FILM NANA (Tue 04-08-2008)

Manga-Inspired Film Offers Realistic Portrayal Of Two Modern Women Searching For Love, Careers and A Sense of Purpose San Francisco, CA, April 7, 2008 - VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media, LLC that focuses on Japanese live-action film distribution, ...

eigoMANGA STUDIOS announces partnership with VIZ Media (Tue 08-02-2005)

eigoMANGA STUDIOS announces partnership with VIZ Media. SAN FRANCISCO, CA - eigoMANGA STUDIOS has announced a new partnership with Viz Media to produce English versions of some of Viz Media's most popular manga titles beginning in the summer of 2006. ...

Viz Media and World Bank Partner to Develop New Manga Series (Tue 09-20-2005)

1 WORLD MANGA Series to Engage Young Readers On Key Global Development Issues San Francisco, CA, September 20, 2005 – VIZ Media, LLC. (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive manga and animation licensing a...

Viz Media Showcases A Variety of New Titles at 2008 BookExpo America Show (Fri 05-30-2008)

Company To Offer A Dynamic Array Of Manga Titles For Children, Teens And Adults At Preeminent Publishing Event In Booth #1647 San Francisco, CA, May 30, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehens...


VIZ MEDIA BRINGS NEW PERSPECTIVE TO MANGA ARENA WITH DEBUT OF VIZBIG EDITION IMPRINT (Fri 01-04-2008)

New Imprint To Offer Omnibus Editions Of Popular Manga Series With New Cover Art, Color Pages And Bonus Content San Francisco, CA, January 3, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive p...

VIZ MEDIA AND MANGA ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE DVD DISTRIBUTION DEAL FOR THE UK AND IRELAND (Mon 04-14-2008)

Cannes, FRANCE, April 7, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies and Manga Entertainment Ltd., a division of Starz Media, LLC an entertainment c...

VIZ MEDIA OFFERS ARRAY OF NEW BOOKS FOR 2007 HOLIDAY SEASON (Fri 10-05-2007)

Fourth Quarter Titles Feature Picture Book, Newest VIZ Fiction Novel and Beautiful Art Books - Perfect For Gift-Giving Season San Francisco, CA, October 5, 2007 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative an...

Viz Media Launches New Fiction Imprints (-)

INNOVATIVE LIBRARY OF FICTION NOVELS BASED ON POPULAR ANIME AND MANGA PROPERTIES San Francisco, CA, JUNE 3, 2005 – VIZ Media, LLC. (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive manga and animation licensing and ...


VIZ MEDIA EUROPE APPOINTS TWO NEW EXECUTIVES (Tue 07-10-2007)

Pascal Bonnet to Head Up Licensing & Brand Management Isabelle Aghina to Oversee TV & DVD Sales and Distribution Paris, France, July 8, 2007 " VIZ Media Europe (VME), the Paris-based subsidiary of VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is pleased to announce the ...

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES ENGLISH DUB CAST FOR DEATH NOTE ANIME SERIES (Tue 09-04-2007)

Hottest Anime Release Of The Year To Feature Notable Cast Of Veteran Voice Talent San Francisco, CA, September 4, 2007 " Following on the heels of the announcement of the release of the DEATH NOTE anime series on DVD, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of ...

Viz Media To Be A Major Participant At 2007 New York Comic-Con (Wed 02-21-2007)

Exciting Interactive Games, Great Giveaways, Terrific Exclusives, Sneak Peeks, Free Manga and More! San Francisco, CA, February 21, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, ani...

Viz Media Signs New Publishing Representatives In Mexico and Brazil for Shonen Jump Naruto (Tue 04-10-2007)

Grupo Editorial VID S.A. de C.V. And Panini Brasil Ltda. To Debut Localized Versions Scheduled for Spring 2007 San Francisco, CA, April 10, 2007 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishi...


Viz Media Announces One Of The Most Anticipated Anime Releases Of The Year The Bleach Series On DVD (Tue 11-28-2006)

Action Packed Supernatural Adventure Of A Teen Who Sees Ghosts San Francisco, CA, November 28, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has a...

Viz Media Acquires Train Man Live Action Movie (Thu 06-29-2006)

Quirky Romantic Tale Of An Otaku Who Finds Love To Make North American Debut On DVD and As A New Manga Series San Francisco, CA, June 28, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing...

Viz Media New Manga Title Solicitations (Sat 09-09-2006)

After adding so many new titles this past week, it\'s little surprise that Right Stuf decided to add the April and May slate of Viz\'s manga releases. Some new series in there as well as the 600 page Brave Story novel.

VIZ, LLC Announces a Brand New Line Up of New Titles Aimed to Capture Hearts Everywhere (Mon 07-21-2003)

VIZ, LLC ANNOUNCES A BRAND NEW LINE UP OF NEW TITLES AIMED TO CAPTURE HEARTS EVERWHERE Part science fiction, part fantasy... Alice doesn't think she lives here on planet Earth anymore...and she's right, Please Save My Earth, Volume 1 July 17, 2003 (San...


Viz Media Named Master Licensor For Blue Dragon â„¢ Anime Series (Mon 04-16-2007)

New Action Series Is Based On Popular Xbox 360 Game And Features Character Designs By Manga Mastermind, Akira Toriyama San Francisco, CA April 16, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive p...

Ten Viz Media Manga Titles Sweep Bookscan Top Ten (Tue 06-06-2006)

NARUTO, FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST, RUROUNI KENSHIN And DEATH NOTE Continue To Captivate Readers Nationwide San Francisco, CA, June 5, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animatio...

VIZ MEDIA TO SHOWCASE VARIETY OF UNIQUE ANIMATED PROPERTIES FROM JAPAN AT 2008 NATPE CONFERENCE (Tue 01-22-2008)

Kids’ Programming, Action Adventure, Fantasy, Crime Drama And Romance Series Demonstrate The Diversity Of Animation*_ San Francisco, CA, January 22, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and co...

Del Rey MAnga Announces New Acquisitions for Summer 2009
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-01-2008)

NEW YORK, NY – August 1, 2008 – Del Rey Manga, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, announced last week one of their biggest titles for the Spring 2009 lineup, as well as several new acquisitions that will launc...


Viz Nabs New Manga (Fri 02-23-2007)

According to a news item on Anime News Network from New York Comic-Con, Viz Media has picked up several new manga series including GYO, Uzumaki, Togari, Portus, Hoshin Engi, Gin Tama, Pretty Face, Strawberry 100%, Millennium Snow, Yurara, and Love Com.

VIZ MEDIA AND KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAIMENT, INC. ANNOUNCE LICENSING DEAL (Thu 06-19-2008)

VIZ Media Licenses BLUE DRAGON Trading Card Game Rights To Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. For North America San Francisco, CA, June 18, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishi...

VIZ MEDIA REDESIGNS OFFICIAL ONLINE STORE (Wed 04-30-2008)

Web Boutique Offers Extensive Collection Of Products Based On Popular Anime And Manga Properties Including BLEACH, NARUTO And DEATH NOTE San Francisco, CA, April 29, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative a...

New Viz Media Manga Licenses/Revivals? (Sun 08-28-2005)

Amazon has been notorious in the past for strange information regarding Viz Media\'s manga titles but they have mostly panned out over time and the general belief is that they must have gotten the info from somewhere to consider putting it up. Forum regul...


VIZ MEDIA LICENSES EDGY SHONEN JUMP DEATH NOTE ANIME SERIES TO ADULT SWIM (Thu 09-27-2007)

Suspenseful Mystery To Debut On October 20 San Francisco, CA, September 26, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has licensed the Shonen...

VIZ MEDIA AND THE LICENSING MACHINE ANNOUNCE THE LONG AWAITED ANIMATED SERIES DEATH NOTE AND BLEACH FOR ITALIAN AND GERMAN TERRITORIES (Mon 04-14-2008)

Paris, FRANCE, April 8, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies and The Licensing Machine, a new division of Panini UK, engaged in TV, Home Vide...

Press Release: Viz Media Debuts Black Lagoon
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-17-2008)

A PT Boat Packed with Mercenary Couriers Lands on North American Shores                San Francisco, CA, SEPTEMBER 16, 2008 — VIZ Media, LLC, one of the entertainment industry...

VIZ MEDIA NAMES BANDAI AMERICA AS KEY TOY LICENSEE FOR BLUE DRAGONâ„¢ ANIME SERIES (Tue 06-19-2007)

Leading Toy Manufacturer Will Develop Innovative Product Line To Support Highly Anticipated Anime Series Based On Popular Xbox 360 Video Game New York, NY - JUNE 19, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative...


EYESHIELD 21 ANIMATED SERIES TO DEBUT ON TOONAMI JETSTREAM (Thu 12-13-2007)

Acclaimed Series About Football Is The Latest Addition To Popular Joint Cartoon Network/VIZ Media Broadband Streaming Site San Francisco, CA, December 13, 2007 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and...

VIZ MEDIA TEAMS WITH NCM FATHOM TO PRESENT BLEACH THE MOVIE: MEMORIES OF NOBODY ON THE BIG SCREEN FOR ITS U.S. DEBUT IN SPECIAL TWO-NIGHT EVENT (Wed 04-23-2008)

Best-selling Animated Series Feature To Be Shown In More Than 300 Movie Theatres Nationwide San Francisco, CA, April 22, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and li...

Viz Media Teams With IGN Entertainment's Direct2Drive to Make Death Noteâ„¢ Anime Series Available For Digital Download (Thu 05-03-2007)

Broadband Availability Of Episodes Soon After Broadcast In Japan Sets A New Benchmark For The Anime Industry San Francisco, CA, May 3, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, a...

TOKYOPOP Inks Samurai Girl - Real Bout High School Anime Series and Announces New Manga Titles at Comic-Con (Thu 07-19-2001)

Hot new Gonzo series is latest addition to TOKYOPOP® Anime line; TOKYOPOP® Manga continues licensing rampage with Ragnarok and Kare Kano SAN DIEGO-7/19/01-Stuart Levy, CEO of TOKYOPOP, was joined by Koji Miyajima of Pony Canyon for the contract s...


Viz Media To Release Kamikaze Girls (Tue 06-07-2005)

VIZ MEDIA TO RELEASE AWARD WINNING LIVE ACTION FILM KAMIKAZE GIRLS Riveting film about an unlikely friendship features two noted J-Pop stars San Francisco, CA, June 7, 2005 – VIZ Media, LLC. (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most...

VIZ Media Announces East to West Coast SHONEN JUMP Tour
by News Editor (Wed 05-02-2007)

VIZ Media announced a special road show to highlight SHONEN JUMP™ NARUTO™ to fans across the country. The tour kicks off on May 26 in Secaucus , NJ with subsequent stops scheduled for Baltimore , MD ; Belleville , IN ; Bentonville , AR ; and P...

Viz Celebrates 20th Anniversary (Mon 06-19-2006)

Company Remains a Dominant Force Behind the Tremendous Popularity of Manga and Anime in North America San Francisco, CA, June 16, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive manga and anim...

Viz Talks Shoujo Launches for 3rd Quarter
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-22-2008)

Five Highly Anticipated New Titles Announced Including TIME STRANGER KYOKO, SHORT-TEMPERED MELANCHOLIC, SUGAR PRINCESS, MIXED VEGETABLES And WANTED   San Francisco, CA, August 21, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertain...


Viz Pictures Announces Theatrical Dates for HAPPILY EVER AFTER
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-14-2008)

Film About A Married Couple’s Unconventional Relationship Based On Popular Manga Comic   San Francisco, CA, August 11, 2008 – VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media, LLC that focuses on Japanese live-action film distribution, has anno...

Viz Media acquires DVD rights for "Blue Dragon"
by Karl Schneider (Tue 04-17-2007)

According to a Press Release, Viz Media has acquired the home video and non-video game merchandising rights in America, Europe and Oceania for the anime, Blue Dragon.Press Release:VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innova...

VIZ MEDIA RELEASES THE THIRD ANNUAL SHOJO BEAT MUSIC AWARDS ISSUE, FEBRUARY 2008 (Thu 01-24-2008)

Featuring A Reader's Choice Vote And Exciting Contest In Partnership With MYX! San Francisco, CA, January 24, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensi...

TOKYOPOP Talks Six New Manga Series (Tue 02-10-2004)

TOKYOPOP INC. WILL CURE THE SUMMERTIME BLUES WITH SIX SIZZLING MANGA DEBUTS! August's Premiere Lineup Includes Tramps Like Us, Abenobashi: Magical Shopping Arcade, Warriors of Tao, Et Cetera, Dream Saga and Instant Teen: Just Add Nuts Los Angeles, CA (F...


Viz Media Expands Pokemon DVD Releases for Q3 of 2008
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-03-2008)

VIZKIDS Imprint Expands With New POKÉMON: DIAMOND and PEARL, POKÉMON: BATTLE FRONTIER and POKÉMON: ALL STARS DVD Releases San Francisco, CA, September 3, 2008 — VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's mo...

VIZ MEDIA Wants PokÉmon Fans to "Ctch' Em All" With a Ride on Amtrak! (Fri 09-08-2006)

San Francisco, CA, September 8, 2006 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, Amtrak and Pokémon USA, present the "Gotta Catch a Ride to New York!" ...

Press Release: Viz Media Signs Onto Joost
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-24-2008)

Web Video Portal To Offer Streamed Episodes Of Three Hit Series Complemented With Social Interaction San Francisco, CA, SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 — VIZ Media, LLC. (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishi...

Viz Media Ready for San Diego Comic-Con
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-16-2008)

Viz Media has quite a lot on tap for the San Diego Comic-Con this year as they intend to have a sizeable presence within the show. With this year being the 5th anniversary of their Shonen Jump Magazine as well as the 40th Anniversary of Weekly Shonen Jum...


Be Beautiful Announces New Manga, DVD (Thu 11-03-2005)

Four new graphic novels, a new special-edition DVD based on the Kizuna: Bonds of Love graphic novels, and a "Name This Book" fan contest are headlined at Yaoi-Con 2005. New York, NY (November 2, 2005) - Be Beautiful, North America's leading yaoi graphic ...

VIZ Announces Inuyasha Anime Costume Contest (Fri 11-19-2004)

SIX LUCKY WINNERS TO GO TO JAPAN TO ATTEND INUYASHA PREMIERE Fans are encouraged to dress as their favorite Inuyasha character for a chance to travel to Japan for an exclusive theatrical screening of latest Inuyasha film San Francisco, CA, November 18...

Del Rey Manga Announces 2009 Titles (Mon 09-29-2008)

NEW YORK, NY – September 27, 2008 – Del Rey Manga, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, today announced an eclectic range of new manga titles to be published in Summer and Fall of 2009.  The new series acqu...

Viz New Release Announcement (Sun 08-10-2003)

NEW RELEASE ANNOUNCEMENT Another new addition to an action packed schedule? this time with Knights! AUGUST 8, 2003 (SAN FRANCISCO, CA) ? VIZ, LLC, is proud to announce the acquisition of another new title in The SHONEN JUMP Graphic Novel line ? KNIGHTS ...


Del Rey Manga Announces Manga-Ka Hiro Mashima's Comic-Con International Schedule (Sat 06-28-2008)

New York, NY - June 27, 2008 - Del Rey Manga, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, announced today plans for popular Fairy Tail manga creator Hiro Mashima's first-ever US convention appearance at Comic-Con International in ...

Digital Manga Inc. Announces Five New Yaoi Novels for Fall 2008! (Wed 03-19-2008)

Gardena, CA, March 19, 2008 - Digital Manga Publishing, one of the industry's most innovative manga licensing and publishing companies, has announced the debut of five new novels under its Juné imprint for Fall 2008! Passion - Forbidden Lovers by Shinobu...

Manga Mania
by Allen Divers (Mon 05-26-2003)

I've collected comics in one form or another since 1982. It started with a weekly trip to the local Magic Mart and later moved to a little comic book specialty store called Gulf Coast Comics. I think it's safe to say I have a bit of an affinity for the ...

ADV Announces Acquisition of new Fist of the Northstar Anime (Mon 01-12-2004)

ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF NEW "FIST OF THE NORTH STAR" ANIME MODERN TRILOGY REVISITS THE WORLD OF THE CLASSIC MARTIAL ARTS THEATRICAL HIT ANIME HOUSTON, January 12, 2004-ADV Films today formally announced the acquisition of the exclusive home...


VIZ Media's Naruto (Uncut), Bleach and Death Note Now Available on the iTunes Store
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-15-2008)

Complete Seasons of Action-Packed NARUTO And BLEACH And All 37 Episodes Of DEATH NOTE Available on iTunes San Francisco, CA, JULY 15, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishin...

ADV Films Announces Four New Gonzo Acquisitions (Fri 05-11-2007)

Red Garden, Welcome to the N.H.K., Pumpkin Scissors, Magikano All to Launch Late 2007 HOUSTON, May 11, 2007 " At 9pm this evening ADV Films co-founder Matt Greenfield will formally announce that ADV has acquired four of the hottest new titles to co...

Tonik Barber Named SVP and General Counsel for VIZ Media (Thu 10-27-2005)

Veteran Entertainment Industry Executive to Oversee All Business and Legal Affairs San Francisco, CA, October 27, 2005 – VIZ Media, LLC. (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative manga and animation licensing and publishing c...

Viz Pictures Releases Gackt: The Greatest Filmography 1999-2006 in Two DVD Editions (Mon 10-08-2007)

Red And Blue DVD Editions Offer Comprehensive Music Video Retrospective With Multi-talented J-Pop Star Popular With Anime Fans San Francisco, CA, October 8, 2007 – VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media LLC that focuses on Japanese live-action...


Nozomi Announces New Haruhi T-Shirts
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-14-2008)

GRIMES, IA, August 13, 2008 -- Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to announce three new T-shirts -- featuring character artwork from the hit anime series THE MELANCHOLY OF HARUHI SUZUMIYA -- for 2008. Each T-shirt design is printed on ...

Manga Review: Rosario+Vampire (Mon 06-30-2008)

John\'s starting off our week in manga with a new series from Viz Media with their June 2008 title Rosario+Vampire Vol. #1 by Akihisa Ikeda.

Viz Talks Prince of Tennis, Bleach (Tue 02-10-2004)

Duo of popular manga titles to debut as SHONEN JUMP graphic novels beginning spring of 2004. San Francisco, Calif, February 10, 2004 - VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga comics and anime content for North American audiences...

BEST MANGA AWARDS FOR 2005 ANNOUNCED (Mon 02-13-2006)

LANCASTER, MA, FEBRUARY 13, 2006: Readers at the website AnimeOnDVD.com were given the opportunity in late January to vote upon the numerous titles released during the calendar year of 2005 from all publishers of Japanese manga and Korean manhua in order...


Del Rey Manga to Publish Fan Guide About Superstar Manga Creator Collective CLAMP
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-01-2008)

Publication to coincide with CLAMP’s 20th anniversary in 2009 NEW YORK, NY – August 1, 2008 – Del Rey Manga, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group is pleased to announce a new collaborative project, CLAMP IN...

TOKYOPOP Announces Winners of 2nd Rising Stars of Manga Contest (Wed 10-15-2003)

TOKYOPOP INC. ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF ITS SECOND RISING STARS OF MANGA(tm) CONTEST Creators of 10 Winning Entries to Receive Cash Prizes and be Published in TOKYOPOP's Newest Anthology, in Stores December 9 LOS ANGELES (October 15, 2003)-All votes ar...

ADV Films Announces VENUS VS. VIRUS, BLADE OF THE PHANTOM MASTER for Nov. 13 (Fri 09-14-2007)

Includes Launch of New Series Venus Versus Virus HOUSTON, September 14, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to present four great new titles, including the standalone feature Blade of the Phantom Mas...

Right Stuf's ANIME TODAY Interviews VIZ Media VP Gonzalo Ferreyra (Sun 04-13-2008)

Plus the Tokyo International Anime Fair, Kawaii Kon & Sakura-Con, contests & more in episode 64! GRIMES, IA, April 11, 2008 - Anime producer and mega-online anime retailer Right Stuf, Inc. is pleased to welcome Gonzalo Ferreyra - the vice president of sal...


VIZ PICTURES BECOMES PARTNER IN BAY AREA MOVIE THEATRE TO PROMOTE JAPANESE POP CULTURE (Tue 11-27-2007)

The J-Pop Center In Heart Of Japan Town To Offer Latest Live Action And Anime Films San Francisco, CA, November 27, 2007 – VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media LLC that focuses on Japanese live-action film distribution, has announced that it ...

Manga Review: Millenium Snow (Thu 04-26-2007)

Danielle\'s checking out a short new series from Viz Media this morning with the April 2006 release of Millenium Snow Vol. #1 (of 2).

Manga Review: Midori Days (Wed 10-05-2005)

Ed\'s taking a look at a new series from Viz Media today with their August 2005 release of Midori Days Vol. #1 (of 8).

Manga Review: Honey and Clover (Wed 03-12-2008)

Greg is getting March off to a good start with a look at a new series from Viz Media with their release last week of Honey and Clover Vol. #1 (of 10).


Manga Review: Kekkaishi (Tue 09-27-2005)

Jarred\'s up on deck this morning with a look at a relatively recent new series from Viz Media with the August 2005 release of Kekkaishi Vol. #2 (of 5).

Manga Review: La Corda d\'Oro (Tue 12-12-2006)

Sakura\'s taking a look at a new manga series that started up in October 2006 from Viz Media with La Corda d\'Oro Vol. #1 (of 7) for us this morning.

Manga Review: Monkey High (Wed 05-21-2008)

Danielle\'s tackling a new series that kicked off from Viz Media recently with a look at their March 2008 release of Monkey High Vol. #1 by Shouko Akira.

Manga Review: Vagabond (Tue 01-03-2006)

Jarred\'s got something new in today as well as he\'s working through one of the more recent arcs of the series as Viz Media is gearing up to release the new material starting to come out of Japan with a look at the October 2004 release of Vagabond Vol. #...


Major Anime Premieres and Screenings at New York Anime Festival (Fri 11-02-2007)

Exclusive Premieres of Adventures in Voice Acting and One Piece; As Previously Announced, CATBLUE Dynamite also Featured Norwalk, CT, November 2, 2007: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced it will feature a selection of highly-antic...

Manga Review: Read or Dream (Mon 01-08-2007)

Matthew\'s checking in with us today by going after yet another new series, this time from Viz Media, with their November 2006 title Read or Dream Vol. #1 (of 4).

Manga Review: Strawberry 100% (Tue 07-10-2007)

Robert\'s checking out a new manga series for us today with a look at the July 2007 release of Strawberry 100% Vol. #1 (of 19) from Viz Media.

Manga Review: Death Note (Thu 11-03-2005)

Julie\'s checking in again with us today with a look at a popular new manga series with the November 2005 release of Death Note Vol. #2 (of 8) from Viz Media.


Manga Review: Fullmetal Alchemist (Wed 06-08-2005)

Starting a new series, Jarred\'s checking in this morning with a look at the May 2005 release of Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #1 (of 10) from Viz Media.

Del Rey Announces Two Titles (Thu 08-28-2003)

(New York, August 28, 2003)—Del Rey Books, an imprint of The Random House Publishing Group, announced two new major Kodansha manga acquisitions today, both geared for release in May of 2004. Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle and XXXHolic are both creations o...

Manga Review: Yakitate!! Japan (Thu 08-24-2006)

Jarred\'s checking in today with a look at a new series coming out in September 2006 from Viz Media with Yakitate!! Japan Vol. #1 (of 22).

Exciting new additions to action packed schedule with Samurais and Japan's popular game, Go. (Mon 07-21-2003)

Exciting new additions to action packed schedule with Samurais and Japan's popular game, Go. July 17, 2003 (San Francisco, CA) VIZ, LLC, is proud to announce the acquisition of two new titles in The SHONEN JUMP graphic novel line, Rurouni Kenshin and Hi...


ADV Announces November 7th Releases (Thu 09-21-2006)

HOUSTON, September 21, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three exciting titles, including the second installment of Jinki: Extend, and the final volumes of Kaleido Star: New Wings and T...

Manga Review: Hayate the Combat Butler (Thu 05-10-2007)

Robert\'s getting into gear with a new series this week with a look at the November 2006 release of Hayate the Combat Butler Vol. #1 (of 11) from Viz Media.

DEATH NOTE Live Action theatrical Debut in Canada (Fri 08-22-2008)

VIZ PICTURES ANNOUNCES CANADIAN THEATRICAL DEBUT OF LIVE ACTION FEATURE FILM — DEATH NOTE   Company Also Announces Special DEATH NOTE Advance Ticket Bundle That Includes A Ticket To Screening And DVD Of The Film     San Francisc...

BoBoBo-Bo Bo-BoBo Vol. #01
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-05-2007)

What They SayHe\'s soulful... He\'s dynamic... And he\'s HAIRY. Meet BoBoBo-Bo Bo-BoBo. With his golden afro and 5-foot nose hairs as weapons, he\'s out to protect hairdom from the authoritarian tyrant, Czar Boldy Bold 4th, who has initiated a \"Hair Hunt...


Early Manga Review: Death Note (Thu 09-22-2005)

Following up on yesterdays preview review of a highly anticipated new manga series, Julie Rosato\'s checking in today with a look at the October 2005 release of Death Note Vol. #1 (of 8) from Viz Media.

Manga Review: MAR (Tue 07-26-2005)

Jarred\'s checking in with a look at a new series that\'s only recently started here with the July 2005 release of Mar Vol. #2 (of 10) from Viz Media.

Manga Review: Happy Hustle High (Wed 04-06-2005)

Ed Chavez is checking out a new series today with the March 2005 release of Happy Hustle High Vol. #1 (of 4) from Viz Media.

06/08/2004 Edition
by da Original S Man (Tue 06-08-2004)

Forum Buzz By da Original S Man 6/9/04 Edition From the desk of da Original S Man: Yes, yes.. I know. You're in shock. Gonna be a long week at this rate. Important News System Update: 4 Line .sig limit Simple reminder. No more than 4 lines to...


Manga Review: Beauty is the Beast (Tue 11-15-2005)

Julie\'s checking out a new series for us today with a look at the November 2005 release of Beauty is the Beast Vol. #1 from Viz Media.

Manga Review: MeruPuri (Sun 12-11-2005)

Julie\'s checking out another new series for us today with a look at the August 2005 release of MeruPuri Vol. #1 (of 4) from Viz Media.

Viz VP Gonzalo Ferreyra Interviewed
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-24-2008)

ICv2 has a new interview up with Gonzalo Ferreyra, Viz Media Vice President of Sales and Product Marketing. The interview covers mostly manga but one of the four sections deals with anime in light terms and how the company sees its plans and operations be...

New This Week in Anime for 10/07/2008
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 10-05-2008)

It's a very busy week for releases this week as there are collections - new and old - abound this week as well as another single volume release from FUNimation that came via the ARM/Sojitz deal. With this many collections, it's certainly a very pricey wee...


GREENWOOD Manga Adapted to TV
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 05-16-2008)

The Ultimatum has announced that Yukie Nasu's Here is Greenwood shojo manga will be getting an adaptation into a live-action television drama series this July. The original manga premiered in the Hane to Yume magazine in issues from 1986 to 1991. Viz Medi...

Manga Reviews (Mon 04-03-2006)

We\'ve got a selection of new manga reviews to catch up on today from several reviews. First up, Ed\'s cleaning out his review pile a bit with a look at the August 2005 release of Trigun Maximum Vol. #6 (of 11) from Dark Horse. Julie\'s up right behind hi...

ADV Films Announces August 8 2006 Releases (Wed 07-12-2006)

HOUSTON, July 12, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is pleased to announce three exciting new titles set to hit the streets on August 8, including the first volume in the new series Papuwa, a new Farscape St...

Dragon Ball Z Manga Ending (Tue 05-23-2006)

Viz Media has a new press release out today talking about their plans to celebrate the end of the Dragon Ball Z manga in the US. It\'s rare to see a company talk about a series ending - manga or anime - and this is refreshing, even for a series like Drago...


Lolita and Maid Fashion Day at Kinokuniya (Wed 06-04-2008)

DEL REY MANGA, NEW YORK ANIME FESTIVAL, SAMURAI BEAT RADIO, AND VIZ PICTURES SPONSOR A DAY OF JAPANESE FASHION Norwalk, CT, June 4, 2008: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced it is partnering with Del Rey Manga, Samurai Beat Radio, and VIZ...

Small Bodied Manga Reviews (Wed 10-31-2007)

It\'s the end of the month but it\'s also a Wednesday which means it\'s time for a bunch of new manga reviews from continuing series. This edition takes a look at a double dose of Gacha Gacha: The Next Revolution from Del Rey as well as Wallflower, Tail o...

REAL DRIVE the New Project from Production I.G and Shirow Masamune (Mon 11-05-2007)

Production I.G announces a new TV animation series! REAL DRIVE (original title: RD Senno Chosashitsu) A New Collaborative Project by Production I.G and Shirow Masam...

ADV Films Announces Release of Three Titles in High Definition Format (Thu 12-30-2004)

Noir, RahXephon, and Full Metal Panic! to be Released in Windows Media High Definition Video and 5.1 DTS Surround Sound Audio HOUSTON, December 30, 2004 – Get ready to experience your favorite anime titles in a way you never have before! ADV Films...


Bandai Visual USA Announces Haruka@Sakura-Con 2008 Details (Fri 03-07-2008)

Torrance, Calif. March 7, 2008 – Celebrating the HARUKA: Beyond the Stream of Time – A Tale of the Eight Guardians Premier and Director Aki Tsunaki’s attendance, Bandai Visual USA announces the details of HARUKA related events, activitie...

ADV Films Announces Second Serving of Bite-size DVD Collection (Tue 06-15-2004)

HOUSTON, June 15, 2004?ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S., today announced the second batch of the trendy new DVD collection called AniMini?. AniMinis are the latest funky bite-sized DVDs that pack a big-size taste for a new g...

ADV Films Announces September 5th Titles (Sat 07-22-2006)

HOUSTON, July 19, 2006 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three exciting new titles set to hit the streets on September 5, including the first volume of Jinki: Extend, the second volume of T...

Anime Boston 2006 announces first round of guests (-)

Voice actor extraordinaire Steven J. Blum joins an all-star guest list BOSTON, November 13, 2005 – The New England Anime Society is proud to announce the following distinguished guests will attend Anime Boston 2006: voice actors Greg Ayres, Steven ...


Stan Lee and Hiroyuki Takei's ULTIMO in Sept. Issue of Shonen Jump
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-06-2008)

Historic Collaboration Bridges Western And Eastern Popular Comic And Graphic Novel Traditions  San Francisco, CA, August 5, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publi...

Anime Expo - Saturday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)

.hack//SIGN - Koichi Mashimo Koichi Mashimo (President of Bee Train, director of .hack and Noir), Ken Iyadomi (Bandai Ent. VP & panel host), and another Japanese guest (who didn\'t say much) were present at the panel. This is one of the more interestin...

Anime Boston announces Guests of Honor Daisuke Moriyama, Scott McNeil, Monica Rial, and Brianne Siddal (-)

BOSTON, Mass. - March 7, 2005 - The New England Anime Society is proud to announce that the creator of Chrno Crusade, Daisuke Moriyama, as well as voice actors Scott McNeil, Monica Rial, and Brianne Siddal will be Guests of Honor at Anime Boston 2005 from...

Sharing the Love
by Janet Houck (Thu 02-15-2007)

I did intend to talk about something serious and factual this week, you know, with technical information and such. Very researched and educational, I assure you. But when I sat down to actually write all this pile of anime goodness, all seriousness fl...


Small Bodied Manga Review (Wed 06-18-2008)

Sakura\'s working through a current series this morning as well as starting a new one as she has some thoughts on the May 2008 release of Hikaru no Go Vol. #12 by Yumi Hotta and Takeshi Obata from Viz Media.

Right Stuf Announces The Release Of Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars Complete Thinpak Collection (Thu 02-08-2007)

Entire 26-episode series " praised as "must-see anime" " in one package! GRIMES, IA, February 8, 2007 " Anime producer The Right Stuf International is pleased to announce the release of the SHINGU: SECRET OF THE STELLAR WARS Complete Thinpak Collecti...

Anime Boston - All Reports
by Andrew Tei (Fri 04-18-2003)

Opening Ceremonies Hosted by: Adam Ferraro The opening ceremonies for Anime Boston took place in a grand theatre room. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling and an upper level let some special guest sit from above and watch the people who were seate...

ADV Announces March 13th Releases (Mon 01-15-2007)

HOUSTON, January 15, 2007 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to bring you two great titles set to arrive on streets on March 13. Keep you eyes open for the second volume of Best Student Council and the ...


ADV Announces An April 10 Release for Kurau Phantom Memory (Tue 01-02-2007)

"Engrossing Interplay Between Vastly Different Beings In A Fantastic World The Likes Of Which You've Never Seen." " NewtypeUSA HOUSTON, December 11, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announ...

ADV Films Announces January 11 Release Dates (Wed 01-05-2005)

HOUSTON, January 5, 2005— ADV Films, the #1 producer-distributor of anime in the U.S, is pleased to announce a January 11, 2005 street date for three additional titles in their wide assortment of anime hits. BURN UP! When the crime fighting...

ADV Announces 11/21 Releases (Tue 09-26-2006)

HOUSTON, September 26, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce two exciting titles hitting the streets on November 21, including the second installment of Comic Party Revolution and the Samura...

ADV Announces January 30th Releases (Fri 12-01-2006)

HOUSTON, November 30, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce the first volume of Moeyo Ken TV, scheduled to arrive on January 30! MOEYO KEN TV: SHINSENGUMI ON THE PROWL Three Girls Protec...


ADV Films Announces February 1 Release Dates (Mon 01-17-2005)

HOUSTON, January 17, 2005 -- ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is pleased to announce the latest batch of new titles to add to its extensive list of home video releases. PEACEMAKER: GUNNING FOR TROUBLE CHAS...

Crunchyroll Announces Content Partnership Program (Mon 03-24-2008)

Crunchyroll Forges Partnerships with Akibanana, DLE, GDH, and GTChannel to Deliver Streaming Content to Crunchyroll Community SAN FRANCISCO - March 21, 2008 - Crunchyroll, the leading community and destination for Asian video content on