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6:30 PM on 05.20.2013

Upgrade Complete: Viz obtains the master license for K

Oh wow, I never expected for me and K would cross paths again. Back when K premiered last year, the series had to potential to become a show that felt like a Ryohgo Narita (Author of the original Baccano! and D...

Salvador G-Rodiles

8:00 AM on 05.09.2013

Slice of life: Sunny manga grabbed by VIZ Media

If you're a fan of slice of life, here's a thing for you. Sunny, by Taiyo Matsumoto, has been grabbed by VIZ Media and translated by Michael Arias (producer: The Animatrix). The release of the first volume of this manga will ...

Kristina Pino

10:30 PM on 05.02.2013

Oh snap, Viz upgrades their license for Accel World

I guess you could say that Viz has achieved a License Burst, because they have gained full mastery over their Accel World license. So what does this mean? The answer is simple folks. With the title of master licensee for...

Salvador G-Rodiles

4:05 PM on 05.01.2013

Viz reveals their manga samplers for Free Comic Book Day

Free Comic Book Day is happening this Saturday, and Viz is ready to reveal their free samples for this year's event! Let's just say that the Shonen Jump part sample has gotten better, because Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration, the...

Salvador G-Rodiles

8:00 PM on 04.30.2013

Quick reminder: Viz's Berserk event is happening soon

Well, I just came by to remind you guys that Viz's screening of the first two Berserk Golden Age Arc movies is happening on May 11th. Other than that, the folks at Viz have revealed the images of the merchandise that one can ...

Salvador G-Rodiles

4:00 AM on 04.05.2013

Live in San Francisco? Come check out Viz's Berserk event

I haven't even seen the Berserk movies, let alone get the chance to read the original manga past the arc that was covered in the anime TV series. But enough about me, because this next piece applies to those those who haven't...

Salvador G-Rodiles

1:40 AM on 03.29.2013

Yokais beware: Viz reveals their plans for Nura's release

The aftermath of April Fools Day's pranks can act as good fodder for yokais to terrorize the living. And coming to our aid, the people of Viz Media are going to release Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan on April 2nd for Blu-ray an...

Salvador G-Rodiles

1:40 AM on 03.20.2013

Interesting: Viz releases the Self-Reference ENGINE

Due to some instructions by the people of Viz, I am not allowed to refer to their new acquisition as a novel or a collection of short stories. Luckily, they didn't say anything about it not being a piece o...

Salvador G-Rodiles

3:30 PM on 03.05.2013

Learn how to master Naruto Ninja Storm 3's Neon Alley DLC

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 has shipped in North America today, and Chris manage to enjoy the game in his explosive Review no Jutsu. If you succeeded in securing the special Neon Alley pre-order at Gamestop, then...

Salvador G-Rodiles

1:15 AM on 03.02.2013

Get 30 free days of Neon Alley with Naruto Ninja Storm 3

There was a time in my life when was big into Naruto, but those days are now over. While my interest levels for Naruto have dropped to zero, I will admit that CyberConnect2 does a phenomenal job with the animations ...

Salvador G-Rodiles

12:00 PM on 03.01.2013

More Totoro coming at'cha in print this fall

VIZ Media have announced two releases related to the Studio Ghibli film My Neighbor Totoro, which you might already be aware is being released State-side in Blu-ray format soon! This fall, you'll also be able to get your grab...

Kristina Pino

12:00 AM on 02.28.2013

Get occupied: Bakuman and One Piece to get manga box sets

Trying to catch up on a long running manga can be a pain at times; especially when you have to venture out of your way to hunt down the previous volumes. I know I've been there, and it can take some time to make sure that you...

Salvador G-Rodiles

8:00 AM on 02.27.2013

A few Pokémon manga titles on the way from VIZ Media

I find myself, once again, excitedly reporting on new and upcoming manga from the VIZ Media imprint VIZ Kids, but this time instead of Hello Kitty it's about Pokémon.  For the Pokémon fans, there are actual...

Kristina Pino

11:15 PM on 02.13.2013

Good Luck: Tiger & Bunny suit up for Viz's home release

Citizens of Sternbild, the time to experience Hero TV at your own leisure has arrived, because the Wild Tiger and Barnaby are ready to occupy your shelf space! Under the watchful eye of Viz Media, Tiger and Bun...

Salvador G-Rodiles

5:00 PM on 02.12.2013

Xbox owners rejoice, Neon Alley is now on the Xbox 360

Sad that you don't have a PS3 to check out the upcoming premiere Fate/Zero's dub on Neon Alley? Well, if you own an Xbox 360 and have an Xbox LIVE Gold subscription, then your body is ready for Neon Alley's release on the 360...

Salvador G-Rodiles

4:00 PM on 02.11.2013

Viz Media to print all-ages comics featuring Hello Kitty

Viz Media have announced that there will be two new titles released this year featuring Hello Kitty and published by their Viz Kids imprint. The first title will debut at this year's San Diego Comic Con and is a one volume co...

Kristina Pino

6:05 PM on 02.06.2013

Wait, what? Neon Alley to summon Fate/Zero's English dub

I didn't think that I would live to see Fate/Zero and English dub in the same sentence, since many of us assumed that Aniplex's release of Fate/Zero's import set would nullify the possibility of seeing a release wi...

Salvador G-Rodiles

6:00 PM on 01.22.2013

Toriyama's Kintoki manga arrives next week

If you check out the new issue of the digital Weekly Shonen Jump, you'll see that Viz will be bringing the one-shot manga Kintoki. The short story is created by non other than Dragon Ball's Akira Toriyama, also responsible fo...

Hiroko Yamamura

7:00 PM on 01.21.2013

Maximum rejoice! Say hello to the new Weekly Shonen Jump

The time to celebrate has now come, because the first issue of the new and improved Weekly Shonen Jump  is now available for many to read. Other than releasing your favorite Weekly Jump stories on the same day as J...

Salvador G-Rodiles

2:00 PM on 01.08.2013

Review: Berserk: The Egg of the King

For the past dozen years or so, I've had people recommend Berserk. Whether in anime or manga form, I've heard nothing but great things about it. As a fan of swords and sorcery from both sides of the ocean, I knew it was somet...

Pedro Cortes



5:00 PM on 11.30.2012

SJ Alpha to release new chapters on the same day as Japan

Waiting for the latest chapters of Shonen Jump Alpha must take quite a while, especially when you have to wait two weeks after Japan's release. If your jealousy over Glorious Nippon continues to overtake you, then you will lo...

Salvador G-Rodiles



First Impressions: K photo
First Impressions: K
by Pedro Cortes


10:00 AM on 09.29.2012

Inu Yasha: The Final Act coming to DVD and BD in November

Inu Yasha: The Final Act, the long-awaited conclusion of the epic Inu Yasha series which went on and on... forever... is slated to be immortalized in DVD and Blu-ray with dubs this coming November, according to this article b...

Kristina Pino

4:00 PM on 09.26.2012

In New York? Why not meet with Viz for Shonen Jump Alpha?

One of the coolest places for an otaku in The Big Apple (besides the New York Comic Con/Anime Fair, of course) is the Kinokuniya bookstore. It's a spiffy place to get a ton of otherwise Japan-only books. Viz know that fact, a...

Josh Tolentino

1:00 PM on 08.02.2012

Language Burst: Accel World Japanese BD has English subs

MMO-fighting game anime Accel World uses a large amount of English in its terminology. "Brain Burst", "Burst Link", English Duel Avatar handles, and all manner of foreign-tongue wordiness permeates the system of this oh-so-ve...

Josh Tolentino

5:00 PM on 06.28.2012

Neon Alley to bring you 24 hours of uncut anime titles

Seeing how Funimation and Sentai are all over showing anime on special channels, Viz is now joining the anime channel bandwagon in the form of Neon Alley. So what kind of cable or satellite service do you ...

Salvador G-Rodiles

8:10 PM on 06.15.2012

Friday Night Fights: Ranma Saotome vs. Ken Masters

Me: "Luffy! You can't win!" Luffy: "Why?" Me: "The fanboys are too strong!" Luffy: "Uh OK. Umm...do I still get paid?" Me: "Of course. Sorry for the trouble." *ding ding ding* IT'S OVER!! Goku wins!! (23 > 7) This week we ...

Josh Totman

6:00 PM on 06.04.2012

Viz to release latest Evangelion manga same day as Japan

This is interesting: Viz just sent out a release noting that they'll be participating in a simultaneous release of Neon Genesis Evangelion Vol. 13 with Japan. The title will be available in stores and on the Viz Manga ap...

Brad Rice

8:00 AM on 05.23.2012

Shonen Jump Alpha serializes Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration

The first time I heard of Rurouni Kenshin wasn't from some Samurai X OVA, it was from an extremely early issue of the US Shonen Jump, highlighting popular series from Weekly Shonen Jump. After the anime started airing on Toon...

Bob Muir

11:00 PM on 04.07.2012

Viz Media licenses Berserk Golden Age Arc film trilogy

Great news from Viz Media's panel at Sakura-Con! The company announced on Saturday that they have acquired licensing rights to the Berserk Golden Age Arc film trilogy. We hear that they plan on releasing the series' first ins...

Michelle Rodanes