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

According to this press release, Viz Media has picked up the live action film Kamikaze Girls with theatrical plans for the summer and a January 2006 home video release. In addition to this, as part of their cross-product marketing strategy, early 2006 wil...

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 To Publish Three New Fiction Novels Based On Popular Manga And Anime (Fri 09-15-2006)

New Releases By Company's VIZ FICTION Imprint Include Novels For The Popular RUROUNI KENSHIN And The Award-Winning NARUTO San Francisco, CA, September 15, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and compreh...

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 Agenda for 2006 Comic-con (Fri 07-14-2006)

Special Theatrical Premiere and Preview Round Out Schedule for Nation's Largest Comics Event San Francisco, CA, JULY 13, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and l...

VIZ PICTURES ANNOUNCES THEATRICAL SCREENINGS OF SLAPSTICK COMEDY - MAIKO HAAAAN!!! (Tue 04-22-2008)

Hilarious Look Into Japanese Culture And The Geisha World To Screen In Los Angeles, New York And Seattle San Francisco, CA, April 21, 2008 - VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media, LLC that focuses on Japanese live-action film distribution, has announce...


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 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 ...

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 Media Teams with NBA Portland Trail Blazers Star Greg Oden to Intodocue New Manga Series - Slam Dunk
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-15-2008)

Star Athlete At 2008 Comic-Con International To Promote Riveting Basketball Manga Series And Help Children Develop A Lifelong Love Of Reading     San Francisco, CA, July 14, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainm...


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...

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, ...

Viz Media Announces New Manga Series Debuts (Wed 01-24-2007)

San Francisco, CA, January 25, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced the release of three new manga series for the first quart...

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...


Comic-Con International - San Diego Comic Com - Viz Media Anime
by Ed Chavez (Thu 07-14-2005)

Interesting mix on the panel consisting of Viz Staff and ShoPro staff - hence Viz Media. Unfortunately, their TV person was stuck in Ontario, Ca so all the covered was a few movie releases, Zatch Bell and their new anime imprint - Shonen Jump Home Video. ...

VIZ PICTURES LICENSES FOUR LIVE ACTION FILMS BASED ON POPULAR SHOJO BEAT MANGA TITLES (Fri 11-02-2007)

HONEY AND CLOVER, LOVE*COM THE MOVIE, NANA And NANA 2 To Be Released Domestically San Francisco, CA, November 1, 2007 – VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media LLC that focuses on Japanese live-action film distribution, has licensed the live action...

VIZ PICTURES LICENSES THEATRICAL AND DVD RIGHTS TO LIVE ACTION DEATH NOTE FILMS (Wed 09-19-2007)

DEATH NOTE AND DEATH NOTE: THE LAST NAME Based On Popular Anime And Manga Series That Have Taken Japan And North America By Storm San Francisco, CA, September 18, 2007 VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media LLC that focuses on Japanese live-action film ...

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 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 PICTURES ANNOUNCES THEATRICAL SCREENINGS OF FUNKY FOREST IN THREE NORTH AMERICAN CITIES (Thu 02-14-2008)

New York, Seattle And Los Angeles Set To Run Visually Inventive Comedy From Director Katushito Ishii San Francisco, CA, February 13, 2008 – VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media, LLC that focuses on Japanese live-action film distribution, has a...

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 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 Donates $100K in GN's to Libraries (Fri 06-16-2000)

VIZ DONATES $100,000 IN GRAPHIC NOVELS TO U.S. PUBLIC LIBRARIES MANGA OUTREACH TO NEW AUDIENCES NATIONWIDE San Francisco, CA (6/16/00)-Viz Comics, America's 5th-largest comics publisher and largest publisher of Japanese comics, has recently donated over...

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES EXCITING AND DIVERSE ARRAY OF NEW MANGA SERIES FOR THIRD QUARTER OF 2007 (Sun 07-22-2007)

Six New Series Deliver Unique Mix Of Historical Drama, Science Fiction, Award-Winning Comedic Romance and Supernatural Action San Francisco, CA, July 19, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and compreh...

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...


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 Announces the End of RUROUNI KENSHIN Manga Series (Thu 06-15-2006)

Voyage to the Moon World Follows the Conclusion of the 28-Volume Manga Series Presenting Original Adventures of Vagabond Swordsman San Francisco, CA, June 14, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and co...

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 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...


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 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 NARUTO MANGA SHADOW BOX LIMITED COLLECTOR SET (Wed 11-14-2007)

Most Elaborate Manga Box Set Ever Published In North America Bundles Host Of Extras With 27 Volumes Of Smash Hit Ninja Series San Francisco, CA, November 13, 2007 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative a...

VIZ MEDIA TO OFFER UNIQUE NEW MANGA AND FICTION TITLES AT 2007 BOOKEXPO AMERICA (Fri 06-01-2007)

Industry Leader in Manga Publishing To Have Notable Presence In Booth 3833 New York, NY June 1, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, brin...


Viz Media Launches Naruto Nationâ„¢ Campaign to Dramatically Increase Release Rate of Hit Manga Series Narutoâ„¢ And ave the way for Part 2 (Thu 04-26-2007)

Three New Volumes Of Smash Hit Series To Be Published Each Month Beginning In September To Catch Up To Japanese Release Schedule San Francisco, CA, April 26, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and co...

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 PARENT COMPANY SHUEISHA INVESTS IN JAPANESE PUBLISHER SHOGAKUKAN'S LICENSING AND MERCHANDISING SUBSIDIARY TO FORM NEW PARTNERSHIP - SHOGAKUKAN-SHUEISHA PRODUCTIONS CO., LTD. (Sun 06-22-2008)

New Entity Will Help Streamline Operations And Increase Flexibility To License Titles For Global Manga And Anime Markets San Francisco, CA, June 19, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensi...

VIZ MEDIA BRINGS UNIQUE AND EXCITING ANIME PROPERTIES FOR ALL AGES AND INTERESTS TO 2007 LICENSING INTERNATIONAL EXPO (Tue 06-19-2007)

Industry Leader In Anime To Have Notable Presence With More Than A Dozen Properties In Booth 4505 New York, NY, June 19, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and l...


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 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 ANNOUNCES DVD RELEASE OF NARUTO THE MOVE 2: THE LEGEND OF THE STONE OF GELEL (Wed 07-02-2008)

Latest Feature Length Animated Adventure Has World's Favorite Ninja In Training Battling A Mysterious New Threat San Francisco, CA, July 1, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishi...

VIZ MEDIA PRESENTS EXCITING NEW JAPANESE ANIMATED SERIES AT 2008 MIPTV (Mon 04-14-2008)

Industry Leader To Showcase An Array of Series For All Ages from Booth#A012 CANNES, FRANCE, April 8, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, ...


Viz Media Scores With The Release of The PRince of Tennis Anime Box Set (Thu 03-29-2007)

Comprehensive 13-Episode, 3-Disc Set Captures All The On And Off Court Action Of The Popular Series' First Season San Francisco, CA March 29, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publi...

VIZ Media and Copyright Promotions to Bring the Best in Japanese Content to European Market (Wed 09-14-2005)

VIZ MEDIA FORGES INTO EUROPE WITH A GROUNDBREAKING JOINT VENTURE San Francisco, CA, September 14, 2005 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive manga and animation licensing and publishing ...

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...

Viz Media B.V. to Partner with Tokyopop GmbH (Wed 11-23-2005)

VIZ MEDIA B.V. TO PARTNER WITH TOKYOPOP GmbH GERMANY TO DELIVER MANGA TO GERMAN AUDIENCES First of its Kind Partnership Between Two Entertainment Powerhouses will Bring Latest Titles to Growing Legion of German Fans Amsterdam, Holland, NOVEMBER 22, 2...


VIZ Media to Release ZATCH BELL! Manga and Anime Series (Mon 08-08-2005)

Action-packed series about a young boy struggling to make friends and battle monsters will captivate teen readers San Francisco, CA, AUGUST 4, 2005 – VIZ Media, LLC. (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive...

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 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 to Publish Several Vividly Illustrated Hardcover Art Books Based on Popular Manga and Anime Series (Tue 09-12-2006)

New Editions Are Must-Haves for 2006 Holiday Season and Will Delight Manga and Anime Fans San Francisco, CA, September 12, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation an...


VIZ MEDIA TO DEBUT NINE NEW MANGA SERIES FOR SECOND QUARTER 2008 (Tue 03-11-2008)

Unique Subjects And Genres Ranging From Action Adventure And Romance To Vampires And Horror To Be Offered San Francisco, CA, March 11, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, an...

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 LAUNCHES SIX NEW MANGA SERIES FOR FIRST QUARTER 2008 (Tue 01-08-2008)

Diverse New Titles To Kick Off The New Year San Francisco, CA, January 8, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced the laun...

VIZ MEDIA TEAMS WITH LANGER JUICE FOR NARUTO: RELEASE YOUR INNER NINJA SWEEPSTAKES CAMPAIGN (Thu 09-13-2007)

Special Cross-Promotion Will Coincide With DVD Release Of NARUTO THE MOVIE: NINJA CLASH IN THE LAND OF SNOW San Francisco, CA, September 12, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publish...


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 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!" ...

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...

Anime Expo - Viz Media Panel
by Sakura Eries (Sat 07-05-2008)

The Viz Media Anime Expo Industry Panel took place July 4, 2008 at noon. Representing Viz Media were Director of Product Marketing Mark Chang, Senior Product Manager Candice Uyloan, and Editor Kit Fox. In addition to announcements regarding DVD and mang...


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...

Anime Expo - Viz Media Panel
by Sakura Eries (Sat 07-05-2008)

The Viz Media Anime Expo Industry Panel took place July 4, 2008 at noon. Representing Viz Media were Director of Product Marketing Mark Chang, Senior Product Manager Candice Uyloan, and Editor Kit Fox. In addition to announcements regarding DVD and mang...

Viz Media announces new Anime Releases
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-03-2007)

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, announced a bevy of new anime offerings for hot properties at this year’s New York Comic-Con.  Thes...

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 Anime For 2006 Holiday Season (Tue 11-14-2006)

New DVDs Include Box Sets, Feature Films and Latest Episodic Installments Of Much-Loved Anime Series San Francisco, CA, November 14, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, an...

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 ANNOUNCES DEBUT OF UNIQUE BASKETBALL DRAMA REAL AT RARE IN-STORE APPEARANCE OF FAMED CREATOR TAKEHIKO INOUE (Mon 11-19-2007)

Best Selling Manga About Wheelchair Basketball To Be Released Domestically In 2008 NEW YORK, NY, November 20, 2007 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and lice...

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 MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE LONG AWAITED NEW NARUTO! (Wed 02-20-2008)

Highly Anticipated New Manga Story Arc Launches Featuring A Teenage Naruto And Offers New Volumes Every Two Months San Francisco, CA, February 20, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehens...

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...

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 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 Europe Acquires Honey & Clover (Thu 10-26-2006)

According to an update at the Viz Media Europe site, they have acquired the rights to the Honey & Clover series. As can be found with licenses and experiences in the past, an \"international\" license does not always include the US and the Viz Media Europ...

Viz Media On Blue Dragon (Mon 04-16-2007)

According to a new press release, Viz Media has been named the Master Licensor for the Blue Dragon anime series. This is the first bit of news to make it out of the MIPTV conference in Cannes, France

Viz Media New Title Solicitations
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-07-2008)

Viz Media has put out their first round of information regarding their January 2009 solicitations and it's a weak month that's dominated by dub-only edited titles. Cover Art Title Release Date ...

Major New Anime Releases Announced By Viz Media at 2007 New York Comic-Con (Fri 03-02-2007)

Highly Anticipated Debut of DEATH NOTE Via Download To Own And New DVD Releases For NARUTO and MÄR Drew Fan Accolades San Francisco, CA March 2, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive pu...


The Next Batch of Film Adaptations
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-14-2008)

With the start of 2008 comes news of the next round of book-to-screen translations, and if you’re like me this news is usually met with equal doses of boyish hope and fearful skepticism. Because as all of us readers know the translation of a book in...

Viz Media Presents Exciting Properties At 2007 MIPTV (Tue 04-17-2007)

Industry Leader in Japanese Animation To Wow the Show from Booth #A012 San Francisco, April 17, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, arriv...

VIZ Media Update on hit anime series renewals (Thu 03-15-2007)

Exciting news on the renewal of two hit anime series - PRINCE OF TENNIS and MÄR - for second seasons on Cartoon Network's popular Toonami Jetstream block of programming, seen nationwide on Saturday nights. New episodes of PRINCE OF TENNIS air at 10:00pm ...

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES ANNUAL ART ISSUE OF SHOJO BEAT MAGAZINE (Mon 02-11-2008)

March 2008 Issue Features Original Cover Illustration By Noted Comic Book Artist Bryan Lee O’Malley And A Range Of Articles On Manga Art And Video Game Design San Francisco, CA, February 12, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the enter...


Viz Media New Title Solicitations (Wed 03-14-2007)

The June 2007 release slate from Viz Media has shown up via Right Stuf\'s retail store today and it has a couple of nice surprises:Full Moon Vol. #05 - 100 minutes - $24.98 - 06/19/2007Inu Yasha Vol. #54 - 75 minutes - $24.98 - 06/05/2007Inu Yasha Vol. #5...

Viz Media New Title Solicitations (Thu 02-15-2007)

A new Viz release snuck into the Right Stuf list over the Valentine\'s day holiday that we\'ve added today:Naruto OVA - N/A minutes - $12.98 - 05/22/2007

Viz Pictures Announces Train Main Film Premie (Fri 09-08-2006)

VIZ PICTURES ANNOUNCES FIRST RELEASE TO BE TRAIN MAN: DENSHA OTOKO Quirky Romantic Tale Of An Otaku Who Finds Love To Make North American Premiere in New York San Francisco, CA, September 7, 2006 - VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media LLC, the leading...

Viz Media Price-Drops Ranma (Fri 10-28-2005)

According to an update at AAA Anime, Viz Media is soliciting a \"second edition\" release of the Ranma 1/2 OVA Box set on 02/28/2006. The original release back in 2000 retailed for $119.98 but had an audio problem that has long since been corrected. This ...


Viz Media Manga Release Update (Sat 04-23-2005)

A slew of titles were announced recently via Right Stuf and we\'ve updated our listings for Viz Media. Essentially, the August, September and October slates are all newly listed for them.

Viz Media Confirms Law of Ueki Manga (Fri 02-24-2006)

According to their swag bag being provided at the New York Comic Con, Law of Ueki has been confirmed as a Viz Media manga release.

Viz Media New Title Solicitations for February 2009
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-05-2008)

Viz Media's February anime slate is pretty light, though it's a little deceptive since they have a pair of limited edition releases in addition to the regular ones that help to flesh it out. Pokemon fans that want cheap singles make out good again an...

Viz Media To Launch Signature Series? (Wed 11-30-2005)

Viz Media\'s release of Monster from Naoki Urasawa saw a delay this year when the previous date of 10/30/2005 came and went (and we even reviewed a mostly final galley for it) and it received a new date for February. The cover artwork for the second volum...


Viz Media New Title Solicitations (Wed 07-18-2007)

The folks at Viz Media have sent out their release slate plans which have shown up on Right Stuf this morning for November and December of this year:Bleach Vol. #07 - 100 minutes - $24.95 - 11/27/2007 Death Note Vol. #1 (also w/Deluxe Edition) - 100 minut...

Viz Media Launches Shojo Beat Home Video Line (Fri 02-17-2006)

The folks at Viz Media have sent out a new press release talking about their release of Full Moon as part of their newly launched Shojo Beat Home Video line-up. As revealed in the press release, the series will be released quarterly.

VIZ PICTURES RELEASES LOVE*COM THE MOVIE ON DVD (Thu 01-03-2008)

Romantic High School Comedy Inspired By Award Winning Shojo Manga San Francisco, CA, February 1, 2008 – VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media, LLC that focuses on Japanese live-action film distribution, has announced the DVD release of the romant...

Viz Media On Bleach (Wed 03-15-2006)

A couple of things have come up today regarding Bleach. First, there\'s a new (subscriber only) article on C21 Media that talks about the plans that Viz Media post-Shopro integration has in working with its joint ventures to promote more of their shows wo...


New releases coming from VIZ Media! (-)

MÄR and KEKKAISHI the latest titles to meet growing demand from North American teen readers for fantasy action graphic novels San Francisco, CA, April 6, 2005 – VIZ Media, LLC. (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and co...

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 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...

Viz Pictures Announces Seattle Screening Of Train Man: Densha Otoko (Wed 11-08-2006)

Quirky Romantic Tale Of An Otaku Who Finds Love San Francisco, CA, November 8, 2006 " VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media LLC, the leading U.S. publisher of Japanese animation and comics that focuses on Japanese live-action film distribution, has a...


VIZ Media to Release ZATCH BELL! Manga and Anime Series (Mon 08-08-2005)

Though we\'ve known the basics and some of the details for awhile, a press release has finally come out about Viz Media\'s involvement with the Zatch Bell franchise.

Viz Media Talks Mar (Mon 01-07-2008)

A bit more information has come out regarding the cancelation of the Mar DVDs from Viz Media as we got this statement through their PR firm: \"As in the case with all entertainment companies, we are constantly evaluating the titles we release and how they...

Viz Media at Book Expo (Fri 05-30-2008)

ICv2 is reporting on a few tidbits from the Book Expo of America in regards to Viz Media. Viz is going to be putting otu a 5th Anniversary compilation book of sorts for Shonen Jump which will include some interviews with various creators. They\'ve also ta...

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

Similar to the many kinds of series and one-shots promoted over the years in the American comics industry, Viz Media has partnered with World Bank to create a manga series that covers a number of important global issues, according to this press release.


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

Getting a bit of the early buzz before Anime Expo actually starts, Viz Media has announced in a new press release that they\'ve formalized a new sister company called Viz Pictures and have acquired the license to the Train Man live action movie. Plans cal...

Viz Media Fall DVD Plans? (Tue 05-30-2006)

According to a post from forum regular mike.motaku who has a print catalog of their fall releases, Viz Media has some potentially interesting things in the pipeline:Hikaru no Go looks to shift from a quarterly to bi-monthly release with a new release due ...

VIZ To Release Legendz and Dr. Slump Manga in 2005 (Fri 12-17-2004)

New fantasy role-play title and witty comedic manga will be offered in English for the first time in the U.S. San Francisco, CA, December 16, 2004 – VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga and anime for North American audi...

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 ...


Viz Media Anime NYCC News (Sat 04-19-2008)

A few bits of information has come out from the Viz Media panel today in regards to their anime plans. While talking about the Buso Renkin sets, they mentioned that the Hunter x Hunter anime release will follow a similar release format in the fourth quart...

Viz Pictures announces Special North American Screenings of Ping Pong (Thu 03-22-2007)

Humorous And Insightful Film Explores The Nature Of Friendship, Competition and Table Tennis San Francisco, CA, March 21, 2007 " VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media LLC, the leading U.S. publisher of Japanese animation and comics that focuses on J...

Girls High Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-12-2007)

What They SayShimotakatani arrives at Ayano\'s house to formally ask for permission to date their daughter. However, Ayano\'s mother and sister are more likely to confuse him with one of their clients than a suitor. Eriko and the girls decide to start a m...

Viz Media New DVD Title Solicitations (Thu 08-10-2006)

The Right Stuf site has updated with several new titles for 3rd and 4th quarter release today from Viz Media\'s anime side:Bleach Vol. #01 - 100 minutes - $24.98 - 11/29/2006Hikaru no Go Vol. #05 - 100 minutes - $24.98 - 11/29/2006Inu Yasha Vol. #48 - 75 ...


Viz Media Tidbits (Fri 07-04-2008)

The Viz Media panel has been rather heavily focused on manga which isn\'t a surprise, but there are a few anime tidbits in there as well:Hunter x Hunter doesn\'t have any set formal plans yet but is being projected for a four disc box set release.The Nana...

Anime Expo - VIZ Media Panel
by Andrew Tei (Sun 07-03-2005)

The VIZ Media Panel was led by Anthony Jiwa Director of marketing and  Liza Coppola VIZ Media Company Update VIZ LLC and ShoPro Enterntainment merged, forming VIZ Media, LLC. Owned by Shogakukan, Shueisha, and ShoPro Japan as of April 1st. Inu Yash...

Girls High Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-11-2007)

What They SayEriko and her friends Yuma and Ayano are excited about entering high school! Their excitement leads to their breaking of the rules and they tour the school before the opening ceremony. They find out their pre-conceptions about the all-female ...

Viz Media New Title Solicitation (Fri 05-06-2005)

Getting things set for their fall release schedule, the first title to show up is one that a number of fans are looking forward to:Inu Yasha Movie 3: Swords of an Honorable Ruler - 90 minutes - $24.95 - 09/06/2005


VIZ Participates in Jump to Japan Exhibit (Thu 01-22-2004)

Dynamic, interactive exhibit on Japanese pop art and culture to tour children's museums and feature VIZ anime and manga content. San Francisco, Calif, January 22, 2004 - VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga and anime for Nort...

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 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 Media's Naruto Does it Again! Manga at Number 25 on USA Today's Top 150 Best Seller List (Mon 03-19-2007)

Property Continues To Be A Success And Demonstrates Broad Audience Appeal San Francisco, CA March 19, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies...


Viz Media New Novel Solicitations (Sat 07-09-2005)

The publishing side of Viz has their hardcover novel set to hit this fall with this release, again listed at Right Stuf:Socrates In Love Vol. #01 - $17.99 - 10/15/2005

Girls High Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-11-2007)

What They SayThe school\'s pool is out of commission, so Eriko and the girls have PE class at a nearby middle school. There they meet Momoka, Yuma\'s perfect and pretty little sister. Momoka decides to weave her way into the girls\' hearts, pitting Yuma a...

Viz Media Manga Solicitations (Sat 04-29-2006)

There\'s a beefy list of new announcements that showed up at AAA Anime today and we\'ve got it all added to our upcoming release lists, but you can see it all here in one handy page.

Viz Media Clarifies Fullmetal & Figure (Wed 09-28-2005)

According to an update at ICv2, the information we listed previous about the fourth manga installment having a figure is correct but is a bit more detailed. Apparently this will be a box set release limited to 10,000 copies each and limited for the holida...


VIZ Formally Announces INUYASHA Theatrical Movie Premiere (Tue 07-13-2004)

First feature film of popular anime series to make North American debut at Comic-Con 2004 San Francisco, CA, July 13, 2004 ? VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga and anime for North American audiences, has formally announced...

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

This isn\'t terribly surprising in some ways but it is in that they\'re taking over a couple of already running series. According to this press release, the folks at eigoMANGA will be taking over the work needed on Basara and Flame of Recca from Viz Media...

Bandai Visual USA Announces Release Dates For Upcoming Title Line-up (Mon 04-02-2007)

"Gunbuster 2," "Demon Prince Enma," "The Wings of Rean" and "Galaxy Angel Rune" set for May/June/July launches TORRANCE, Calif., April 3, 2007 " Bandai Visual USA Inc., a leading innovator in Japanese animation, today announced the official North Americ...

Viz Media New Manga Title Solicitations (Thu 06-16-2005)

A lot of good material\'s been added to the Right Stuf site for a late November and early December release, including at least one title currently running in Shojo Beat:Beauty is a Beast Vol. #01 - $8.99 - 11/08/2005Gakuen Alice Vol. #01 - $8.99 - 10/11/2...


Press Release: DEATH NOTE II - Live Action Feature Film for Two Nights Only
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-10-2008)

Tickets Now on Sale to DEATH NOTE Sequel  in Nearly 400 Select Theatres Nationwide   Centennial, Colo. (Sept. 8, 2008) – What will be the last name written in the Death Note? The drama and suspense surrounding that very question is ...

Viz Media New Title Solicitations (Fri 07-06-2007)

A new round of releases, this time for the October 2007 release slate, has been listed at Right Stuf today:Bleach Box Set 1 - 440 minutes - $89.98 - 10/30/2007 Mar Vol. #03 - 100 minutes - $19.98 - 10/02/2007 One Piece Vol. #11 - 120 minutes - $19.98 - 10...

Viz Media Anime @ Anime Expo (Mon 07-03-2006)

According to information coming from AX, Hikaru no Go will go bimonthly this fall and Naruto\'s cut/dub only version will be going monthly. No word on if or how this will affect the uncut box sets. The second set is still scheduled for 12/5 and covering e...

Viz Announces Inu-Yasha Premier Winners (Tue 12-14-2004)

Back in November, Viz ran a contest for six Inu Yasha fans to do some cosplay and win a trip to Japan for the premier of the new Inu Yasha movie. The winners have been chosen, their trip is just ending today in fact, and we've been sent the pictures of th...


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...

Viz Announces Two New Box Set (Fri 10-22-2004)

Latest episodes of popular series created by Rumiko Takahashi will be made available exclusively through The Right Stuf and VIZ online stores San Francisco, CA, October 20, 2004 – VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga a...

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 Announces new manga releases for Q1 (Tue 01-13-2004)

New titles include RAHXEPHON, MEGAMAN NT WARRIOR, B.B. EXPLOSION, and SENSUAL PHRASE San Francisco, Calif, January 13, 2004 - VIZ, LLC, one of the leading publishers and distributors of manga and anime for North American audiences, announced today the ac...


Saikano Press Release (Thu 10-30-2003)

VIZ, LLC ACQUIRES NORTH AMERICAN HOME VIDEO RIGHTS FOR SAIKANO First DVD volume to be released April 2004 October 29, 2003 (SAN FRANCISCO, CA) ? VIZ, LLC, a leading publisher of anime and manga in North America, today announced that they have acquire...