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VIZ Media beckons anime fans to join the battle-hardened mercenary, Guts, for a new action-packed anime feature film epic as it announces the debut of BERSERK: THE GOLDEN AGE ARC II- THE BATTLE FOR DOLDREY on DVD and Blu-ray. The new release, which is available now, is rated ‘M’ for Mature Audiences and carries a DVD MSRP of $19.98 U.S. / $24.98 CAN and a Blu-ray MSRP of $24.98 U.S. / $27.50 CAN. (more…)

VIZ Media delivers the latest supernatural action and adventure of NURA: RISE OF THE YOKAI CLAN as it announces the release of Set 2 of the popular anime series on DVD and Blu-ray on August 20th.

NURA: RISE OF THE YOKAI CLAN Set 2 is rated ‘TV-14’ and will carry a DVD MSRP of $44.82 U.S. / $43.24 CAN and a Blu-ray MSRP of $54.97 / $66.15 CAN. The 2-disc set features Episodes 14-26 as well as bonus material including production art and an official trailer. (more…)

VIZ Media offers a captivating new reimagining of the classic story One Thousand and One Nights (also known as the Arabian Nights) with the debut of MAGI: THE LABYRINTH OF MAGIC, now available. The new series, by Shinobu Ohtaka, is rated ‘T’ for Teens, is published under the Shonen Sunday imprint, and carries an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. (more…)

VIZ Media delivers an entirely new take on the superhero manga action of TIGER & BUNNY with the release of the TIGER & BUNNY: COMIC ANTHOLOGY 2-IN-1. The new release is now available, and is rated ‘T’ for Teens, carrying an MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $14.99 CAN.

Inspired by the hit anime series from Sunrise Studio, Ltd., TIGER & BUNNY (also licensed in North America by VIZ Media), the TIGER & BUNNY: COMIC ANTHOLOGY features a collection of humorous shorts by an all-star manga artist line-up. The volume also includes 4 full-color bonus pages featuring key character artwork from the anime series. (more…)

VIZ Media significantly expands the global English audience for WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP as it debuts the innovative digital manga (graphic novel) magazine in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa starting on July 4th. WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP is VIZ Media’s weekly digital serial anthology that features the latest chapters from a variety of popular manga (graphic novel) series on the same day they appear in the Japanese Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. (more…)

VIZ Media has expanded the interoperability of its Neon Alley anime channel to give members seamless online web access from Mac and PC devices beginning July 5th. Mac and PC users can now enjoy 24/7 anime content with the same functionality and features that have been available to Neon Alley members on the Xbox 360® and Xbox LIVE® and the PlayStation®3 (PS3â„¢) gaming system and the PlayStation®Network. (more…)

Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. made several announcements during its July 5th panel at Anime Expo 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Right Stuf President and CEO Shawne Kleckner revealed new anime licenses for both Nozomi and Lucky Penny Entertainment. CAT’S EYE was the newest title announced to receive the special Nozomi Entertainment limited-edition treatment. Nozomi also provided new details about its current video and print projects, including the upcoming limited-edition releases of PRINCESS KNIGHT and SPACE ADVENTURE COBRA. The Lucky Penny Entertainment label announced licenses for PRINCESS NINE, SENGOKU COLLECTION (PARALLEL UNIVERSE SAMURAI) and BLESSINGS OF THE CAMPANELLA. Right Stuf, Inc. also announced the production of HETALIA graphic novels 4 & 5 and discussed the upcoming releases for MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM UC. (more…)

I’m in LA for Anime Expo and already have a bunch to write about but it would be remiss of me to not get the word out about a couple of things, especially since both have events are happening now!  Kylee held her first club gig in Oakland and Ghost in the Shell: ARISE is heating things up.  I’ve put words to screen with lots of information about both.  If you’re in France, take a trip to Japan Expo, and if you’re in Los Angeles, Anime Expo is calling your name.

VIZ Media continues to expand its range of anime offerings for 2013 as it announces that it has become the North American master licensee for the anime series – K. VIZ Media will manage the domestic home video, television rights, and online rights and distribution, as well as oversee the licensing and development of a range of new products and collectables based on the property. (more…)

The Princess and the Pilot’s premium bonus set is released today. (more…)