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SDCC 2013: VIZ Media’s Plans

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OnePiece-GN01VIZ Media is prepared to delight legions of anime, manga, and pop culture fans at the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con with its wide array of special events, unique giveaways, informative panel discussions, and other fun activities and convention exclusives.

Visitors to the VIZ Media booth are invited to try out the digital manga experience on the Apple iPad– bring an entire manga library wherever you go!  Over 130 series and 1,500 volumes are now available through VIZManga.com, as well as the exclusive Weekly Shonen Jump digital manga magazine that features the world’s most popular series released simultaneously with Japan!

Want the latest information on new and upcoming VIZ Media manga and graphic novel releases? Want to enter to win a special signed Uglydoll poster? Booth visitors can get their badges scanned in the Kids Corner and get signed up for the VIZ Media newsletter and receive an exclusive Tiger & Bunny collectible card pack! And don’t forget to also charge your mobile device at the special Max Steel charging station!

Fans are further invited to participate in a fun One Piece stamp rally and enter to win a new iPad Mini! Pick up a treasure map at the VIZ Media booth and collect stamps at partners Namco Bandai, booth #121, and FUNimation, booth #4135). For an extra chance to win, also visit the Weekly Shonen Jump truck on Saturday afternoon during the Shonen Jump Fan Meet Up at the 5th Avenue landing behind the convention center!

Weekly Shonen Jump show specials continue at the VIZ Media booth throughout Comic-Con. Fans can receive a limited edition Shonen Jump button by getting their badge scanned and can also sign up for an annual membership at a $19.99 SDCC exclusive price. The show special includes the 2013 Weekly Shonen Jump Yearbook and a choice of an exclusive YU-GI-OH! card OR an exclusive glow-in-the dark Shonen Jump button set!

VIZ Media also invites Comic-Con attendees to check out its Neon Alley 24/7 anime channel, which recently expanded to deliver online web access from Mac and PC devices in addition to offering access on the Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE® and the PlayStation3 gaming system and the PlayStationNetwork. During Comic-Con, booth visitors can fill out a Neon Alley survey and receive a free 30-day trial membership to the channel and a tote bag! Or join Neon Alley and test your skills to win a prize – the higher the score, the more awesome the prize!

Additional Comic-Con giveaways will include an array of special VIZ Media manga samplers, posters, buttons and more. And don’t forget to check out the extensive Comic-Con anime screening schedule for an array of VIZ Media titles to be screened throughout the weekend, including the highly anticipated Beserk the Golden Age Arc II – The Battle for Doldrey, Accel World, and many more!

Sunday, July 21st is Kids Day at Comic-Con. VIZ Media will offer a full day of fun booth appearances and signings, including one by Uglydollco-creator David Horvath and Uglydoll graphic novel artist Ian McGinty. Hello Kitty graphic novel artist Jacob Chabot and Max Steelgraphic novel writer Tom Pinchuk. The young and the young-at-heart can also learn more about VIZ Media’s kid’s titles and upcoming plans during a special “Kids Comics: Here to Stay!” panel discussion. VIZ Media will release additional details on all of its Kid’s Day activities.

VIZ Media Comic-Con Panels & Special Events Include:

Thursday July 18th

4:00 – 5:00PM    VIZ Media Panel (Room 7AB) – Special Announcements at Panel!

Get the latest updates and exciting news directly from VIZ Media staff on your favorite manga and anime! You’ll also get the scoop on new acquisitions, upcoming releases, and special new projects to be announced!

 

Friday July 19th

1:00 – 2:00PM    VIZAnime Featuring Neon Alley Panel (Room 32AB)

Find out what’s new and hot in the world of VIZ anime, distributors of Japan’s super hit NARUTO, BLEACH and many more. Come join members of the VIZ Media animation team for special announcements, fun prize giveaways, and get an exclusive look at Neon Alley, the 24/7 anime streaming experience that’s like nothing ever seen before.

 

Saturday July 20th

4:00 – 5:00PM    WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Podcast – Live Recording! (Room 5AB)

Join podcast controller Urian Brown and the rest of the WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP team at our first-ever LIVE podcast recording session, only at Comic-Con! We’ll also be giving away a ton of prizes!

2:00PM WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Fan Meet Up! (5th Avenue Parking Lot)

Join other fans at the 5th Avenue Landing Parking Lot (Exit the convention center past Hall H and walk down Convention Way toward the harbor and follow the signs) for a special SHONEN JUMP meet-up. Get energized with the SHONEN JUMP team – attendees will receive free sodas and energy drinks featuring Naruto and the rest of your favorite SHONEN JUMP characters. Get there early for a chance to design your own custom-printed SHONEN JUMP t-shirt. Free while supplies last!

 

Sunday July 21st

12:00 – 1:00 PM Panel: Kids Comics: Here to Stay! (Room 28DE) 

What do BABYMOUSE, HELLO KITTY®, UGLYDOLL, NINJAGO, MAX STEEL, and BEN 10 have in common? They’re now all part of the incredible world of kids’ comics! Moderated by author/librarian and Good Comics for Kids contributor Scott Robins, the panel features Eisner-nominated BABYMOUSE creator and CBLDF board member Jennifer Holm, UGLYDOLL co-creator David Horvath, artists Ian McGinty (UGLYDOLL, HELLO KITTY) and Jolyon Yates (NINJAGO), VIZ Media editor Traci Todd (HELLO KITTY, UGLYDOLL), and Jesse Post, Director of Marketing for Papercutz.

Viz Media this Free Comic Book Day

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Free Comic Book Day is this Saturday and Viz Media has two releases for comic fans everywhere. The Viz Kids comic sampler and Viz Media manga sampler give a little something for everyone including an excerpt from Goin’ Places!, Uglydolls, Hell Kitty, Mameshiba, Pokémon, Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration and Dragon Ball.

Creators will also be in Georgia, North Carolina and California to celebrate!

Savannah, GA: 

Ian McGinty, UGLYDOLL Artist
11AM-4PM, Savannah Comics, 4 E. Liberty, (912) 236-5192

Greensboro, NC: 

Jacob Chabot, HELLO KITTY and VOLTRON FORCE Artist
10AM-7PM, Acme Comics, 2150 Lawndale Dr., (336) 574-2263

Los Angeles, CA: 

David Horvath, UGLYDOLL Co-Creator
10AM, Golden Apple Comics, 7018 Melrose Ave, (323) 658-6047

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VIZ Announces Max Steel Original Graphic Novels

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VIZ Media has announced its newest forthcoming original graphic novel series with the launch of Max Steel. Scheduled to debut in the Fall of 2013, Max Steel will be published under the VIZ Kids imprint, is rated ‘A’ for All Ages, and will carry an MSRP of $7.99 U.S. / $9.99 CAN.

Developed by Mattel, Max Steel is a global boy’s entertainment franchise spanning toys, publishing and consumer products. In addition, a new Max Steel CGI animated series co-produced with FremantleMedia Enterprises will premiere in the U.S. on the Disney XD channel on March 25, 2013.

Max Steel is the ultimate aspirational teen hero with a secret! The story revolves around the trials and tribulations of a teenaged boy named Maxwell McGrath and his out-of-this world alien companion, Steel. Both have super strengths and powers, Max with Turbo energy and Steel with alien intellect. Steel gives Maxwell the ability to harness his power while merging his own to create one unified super force, Max Steel. When they combine forces to create Max Steel, the ultimate superhero is unleashed- unlocking their inner heroes.

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VIZ Media Announces Kids Manga and Holiday Releases

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VIZ Media delivers a colorful collection of manga and other graphic novel selections that are sure to excite kids and younger fans and catch the attention of their gift-giving friends and family members this holiday season.

Published under VIZ Media’s VIZ Kids imprint, you can check out what you can expect this holiday season.

LITTLE MISS DAREDEVIL: The incredible Race · Rated “A” for All Ages ·

MSRP: $6.99 U.S. / $7.99 CAN· Available Now! 

VIZ Media’s MR. MEN And LITTLE MISScollection features comic book versions of characters from the popular Mr. Men And Little Miss™series of children’s books, originally created by author Roger Hargreaves in 1971. LITTLE MISS DAREDEVIL: THE INCREDIBLE RACE takes readers along for a wild ride as this spunky LITTLE MISS scales the top of Mount Dillydale, takes a wrong turn and rockets into outer space, and proves that no thrill’s too thrilling for Little Miss D!

MAMESHIBA: WE COULD BE HEROES· Rated ‘A’ for All Ages ·

MSRP: $6.99 U.S. / $7.99 CAN · Available Now!    

Are they beans? Are they dogs? Not quite either one – they’re Mameshiba! These cute friends are back for more laughs, more trivia, and more adventure! This time, the intrepid legumes travel to a magical land, combine to form a giant robot, and help a friend in love. Plus, Tiger Bean stars in three adorable shorts created by Lark Pien (Long Tail Kitty, Mr. Elephanter)!

POKÉMON ADVENTURES RED & BLUE Box set · Rated “A” for All Ages ·

MSRP: $49.99 U.S. / $56.99 CAN· Available Now! 

Capture the excitement of POKÉMON ADVENTURES with Volumes 1-7 of the series in a box set that also features a collectible poster! All your favorite Pokémon game characters jump out of the screen into the pages of this action-packed manga adventure! Red doesn’t just want to train Pokémon, he wants to be their friend too. Bulbasaur and Poliwhirl seem game. But independent Pikachu won’t be so easy to win over! And watch out for Team Rocket, Red… They only want to be your enemy!

POKÉMON ADVENTURES GOLD & SILVER Box set · Rated “A” for All Ages ·

MSRP: $49.99 U.S. / $56.99 CAN· Available Now! 

The excitement continues! Complete your POKÉMON ADVENTURES collection with volumes 8-14 of the venerable series in this box set that also includes a collectible poster. Catch more exciting Pokémon adventures starring Gold and his rival Silver! First someone steals Gold’s backpack full of Poké Balls (and Pokémon!). Then someone steals Prof. Elm’s Totodile. Can Gold catch the thief – or thieves?! Keep an eye on Team Rocket, Gold… Could they be behind this crime wave?

POKÉMON BLACK AND WHITE Box set · Rated “A” for All Ages ·

MSRP: $34.99 U.S. / $39.99 CAN· Available Now! 

Meet Pokémon Trainers Black and White in this box set of eight volumes! His entire life, Black has dreamed of winning the Pokémon League! Now he embarks on a journey to explore the Unova region and fill a Pokédex for Professor Juniper. White has an exciting career as the Trainer of a talented troupe of performing Pokémon. She dreams of making her Tepig Gigi a star! Together, Black and White continue on their journey… What surprising new Pokémon – and people – will they meet next?!

REDAKAI Vol. 1· Rated “A” for All Ages ·

MSRP: $7.99 U.S. / $9.99 CAN· Available Now! 

Follow the adventures of Team Stax as they race against competitors searching the world for mystical Kairu energy, the primal power of the universe.  In the hands of good, Kairu is a living energy that guides the universe. But in the hands of evil, Kairu is the most destructive power in the world. Those who can harness it can eventually obtain the highest rank of Kairu warrior: Redakai. Ky, Maya and Boomer are Team Stax. Together they plan to conquer the Kairu!

WINX CLUB, Vol. 4: DRAGON’S FLAME · Rated “A” for All Ages ·

MSRP: $6.99 U.S. / $7.99 CAN· Available Now! 

The WINX CLUB graphic novels follow the magical adventures of five best friends – Bloom, Stella, Musa, Tecna and Flora – at Alfea, a school for fairies in the amazing dimension of Magix. This group of beautiful fairies fights evil using their unique magical powers! As they battle scary monsters and troublemaking witches, the girls become stronger fairies and closer friends. In volume 4, after The Trix steal the power of the Dragon Flame from Bloom, they set out to seize control of the whole Magix dimension! As the Winx Club battles The Trix and Bloom tries to get her power back, some unexpected help comes from Aisha – the Fairy of Waves – and the magical Pixies!

VOLTRON FORCE®, Vol. 5: dragon dawn · Rated “A” for All Ages ·

MSRP: $7.99 U.S. / $9.99 CAN· Available December 4th  

Years ago, Voltron mysteriously disappeared, and the five lions were scattered throughout the universe. Over time, the lions were recovered by the original Voltron Force: Lance, Pidge, Hunk, Princess Allura, and Commander Keith. Now, with the help of three new recruits, Voltron rises again, to defend the universe once more! In the latest volume, there’s a species of dragon on Planet Doom that hatches every hundred years. The eggs are just about to hatch, and Maahox orders the Drule army to collect them and ship them off to Planet Arus! Will the dragon dawn be too much for the Voltron Force?

VIZ Media Develops Monsuno Original Graphic Novel Series

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VIZ Media continues to expand its library of original graphic novels as it announces the acquisition of the North American publishing rights for Monsuno, an epic boys action adventure where kids discover, command and battle creatures with destructive potential. A race to harness the power of Monsuno ensues between this group of heroic kids and the evil forces focused on destroying the planet. Monsuno will debut with a graphic novel, written by Brian Smith with artwork by Erwin Prasetya, delivering all new, original adventures beginning late Spring 2013 under the company’s VIZ Kids imprint. Monsuno Volume 1 is rated ‘A’ for All Ages, and will carry an MSRP of $7.99 U.S. / $9.99 CAN.

Like the animated series, the Monsuno graphic novels will follow Chase Suno and his friends as they search for Chase’s father and discover the power of Monsuno. The first adventure introduces a new villain to the Monsuno universe, and kicks off long before Chase had ever heard of Monsuno, when scientists experimented with Monsuno essence. One such scientist, Dr. Moto, tried to create her own Monsuno, but the experiments went horribly wrong. Trapped in an icy lab, Dr. Moto’s tests have continued, and now Chase, Bren and Jinja have stumbled upon the horrifying results!

VIZ Media Launches New Redakai Graphic Novel Series

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VIZ Media, the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, thrills action fans of all ages with the launch of the original graphic novel series Redakai, inspired by the innovative trading card game developed by Spin Master and corresponding Cartoon Network animated series. Redakai Volume 1 joins the VIZ Kids imprint with its debut on October 2nd, is rated ‘A’ for All Ages, and will carry an MSRP of $7.99 U.S. / $9.99 CAN.

Redakai Volume 1 has stories by Aubrey Sitterson and Mike Raicht, with artwork by Write Height Media, Zack Turner and Dan Ciurczak, and follows the adventures of Team Stax as they race against competitors searching the world for mystical Kairu energy, the primal power of the universe.  In the hands of good, Kairu is a living energy that guides the universe. But in the hands of evil, Kairu is the most destructive power in the world. Those who can harness it can eventually obtain the highest rank of Kairu warrior: Redakai. Ky, Maya and Boomer are Team Stax. Together they plan to conquer the Kairu!

In the first feature length adventure, “Invasion of the Gilfreem” by Aubrey Sitterson, Ky, Maya and Boomer investigate a mysterious source of Kairu and land smack in the middle of an alien invasion! But not everything is always as it seems. Is it really all up to Team Stax to save Earth from the Gilfreem? Then, in the second story, “Home, Kairu, Home” by Mike Raicht, there’s trouble on Boomer’s family farm. Is a rival team stealing animals to extract Kairu energy?!

VIZ Kids Debuts New Summer Mameshiba Releases

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VIZ Media, LLC  has decided to delight younger fans and readers with the announcement of the release of a new activity book and the latest graphic novel volume for Mameshiba, the whimsical Japanese character sensations that have taken North America by storm.

The Mameshiba: We Could Be Heroes graphic novel, with story by James Turner and art by Jorge Monlongo, is now available, and will be followed by the Mameshiba: How to Be the Best Friend Ever activity book, on August 7th. Both editions will be published under the VIZ Kids imprint.

MAMESHIBA: WE COULD BE HEROES· Rated ‘A’ for All Ages ·

MSRP: $6.99 U.S. / $7.99 CAN · Available Now!    

Mameshiba are back for more laughs, more trivia, and more adventure! This time, the intrepid legumes travel to a magical land, combine to form a giant robot, and help a friend in love. Plus, Tiger Bean stars in three adorable shorts created by Lark Pien (Long Tail Kitty, Mr. Elephanter)!

MAMESHIBA: HOW TO BE THE BEST FRIEND EVER· Rated ‘A’ for All Ages ·

MSRP: $6.99 U.S. / $7.99 CAN · Available August 7th     

Even more creative fun is in store this summer with a colorful little guide to friendship from MAMESHIBA! Full of crafts, notes, stickers and good advice, this book is for anyone who wants to be the best friend ever!

SDCC 2012 – VIZ Media Invites Young Fans to Kids Day at San Diego Comic-Con

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VIZ Media welcomes younger fans and the young-at–heart on Sunday, July 15th for Kids Day at the company’s expansive booth 2813 at the San Diego Comic-Con. The day will celebrate the company’s VIZ Kids imprint with a free graphic novel sampler, Voltron Force and Winx Club lanyards, and special guest appearances to delight visitors of all ages.

Fans are invited to meet artist Ray-Anthony Height, from VIZ Media’s new original graphic novel series, Redakai, who will make an in-booth personal appearance at 12:30pm. This will be immediately followed with an appearance by fellow Redakai artist Dan Ciurczak at 1:30pm.

Visitors are also invited to meet Voltron Force Vol. 1 graphic novel artist Jacob Chabot, who will be on-hand to meet fans of the series at 2:30pm.

Voltron Force fans are encouraged to come learn the fun new Voltron Dance at 11am and 3:30pm. The first 30 fans who attend each session receive a free copy of the Voltron Force Vol. 1 graphic novel.

Winx Club fans will also want to catch a special appearance by the Winx fairies. Come and meet Bloom, Aisha and Stella at 11:30am and 4pm.

VIZ Kids Debuts Winx Club Graphic Novel Series

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VIZ Media presents Winx Club, a brand new graphic novel series inspired by the hit international animated TV series currently airing on Nickelodeon. Winx Club Volumes 1 and 2 will be published under the VIZ Kids imprint, and are available now in stores; Volume 3 will be available on September 4th. Each volume is rated ‘A’ for All Ages and will carry an MSRP of $6.99 U.S. / $7.99 CAN.

The WINX CLUB graphic novels follow the magical adventures of five best friends— Bloom, Stella, Musa, Tecna and Flora — at Alfea, a school for fairies in the amazing dimension of Magix. With powers of sunlight, science, music, nature, and flame, the girls learn together even as they regularly battle their rivals, a trio of witches known as The Trix.

WINX CLUB: Volume 1, Bloom’s Discovery:  Meet Bloom, a normal teenager whose life becomes extraordinary when she discovers she’s actually a fairy, and befriends four other fairies to form the Winx Club. In her first days at school, Bloom has to fight the wicked powers of Icy, Stormy and Darcy – the rival club known as the Trix!

WINX CLUB: Volume 2, Secrets of Alfea: Alfea throws a big party for new students — but how will Bloom find her way out of a Trix trap to join the fun?

WINX CLUB: Volume 3, A Job for Bloom: Bloom makes new friends and discovers ancient enemies when she gets a job at a happening restaurant on the lakefront of Magix!

VIZ Media Releases Pokémon – Zoroark: Master Of Illusions On DVD

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Official Press Release

ADVENTURE AWAITS POKÉMON FANS AS VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF
POKÉMON—ZOROARK: MASTER OF ILLUSIONS ON DVD

San Francisco, CA, September 19, 2011 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, will excite POKÉMON™ fans everywhere with the DVD release of the full-length feature film from the venerable kids franchise, POKÉMON—ZOROARK: MASTER OF ILLUSIONS. The DVD, rated ‘A’ for All Ages, will be released on September 20th under the company’s VIZ KIDS imprint and will carry an MSRP of $19.97 U.S. / $19.98 CAN.

As Ash and his friends journey to Crown City to join the crowds watching the Pokémon Baccer World Cup, mysterious forces are in motion that could bring untold misfortune to them all! What secrets does Zorua, a Pokémon they befriend along the way, hide? Why is the powerful Zoroark rampaging through the city, and what does the appearance of the Legendary Pokémon Raikou, Entei, and Suicune mean? All these questions and more will be answered in POKÉMON—ZOROARK: MASTER OF ILLUSIONS!

“We are thrilled to bring the POKÉMON—ZOROARK: MASTER OF ILLUSIONS DVD to Pokémon fans across the country,” says Brian Ige, Vice President, Animation. “The Pokémon community is incredibly passionate and they will be excited to add this movie to their home DVD library.”

For more information on VIZ Media’s POKÉMON manga and anime titles, please visit www.VIZ.com/Pokemon/.

About VIZ Media, LLC

Headquartered in San Francisco, California, VIZ Media distributes, markets and licenses the best anime and manga titles direct from Japan.  Owned by three of Japan’s largest manga and animation companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media has the most extensive library of anime and manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa. With its popular monthly manga anthology SHONEN JUMP magazine and blockbuster properties like Naruto, Bleach and InuYasha, VIZ Media offers cutting-edge action, romance and family friendly properties for anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy fans of all ages.  VIZ Media properties are available as graphic novels, DVDs, animated television series, feature films, downloadable and streaming video and a variety of consumer products.  Learn more about VIZ Media, anime and manga at www.VIZ.com.