Perfect Square to Debut 3 Exciting New POKEMON Manga Box Sets September & October!

VIZ MEDIA’S PERFECT SQUARE IMPRINT ANNOUNCES
THE RELEASE OF THREE NEW POKÉMON MANGA BOX SETS

Multi-Volume Box Sets For POKÉMON BLACK AND WHITE And
POKÉMON ADVENTURES RUBY & SAPPHIRE
To Debut In September With
POKÉMON ADVENTURES DIAMOND & PEARL/PLATINUM
Set For Release In Early October

San Francisco, CA, August 27, 2014 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, delivers POKÉMON fun and adventure to fans and readers of all ages as it prepares to release a pair of new manga box sets early next month along with a third box set scheduled to debut in early October.

THE WORLD WILL ALWAYS NEED G.I. JOE

The World Will Always Need G.I. Joe
Karen Traviss Leads A Bold New Series

San Diego, CA (August 27, 2014) – Acclaimed British military science-fiction author Karen Traviss reignites the G.I. JOE franchise with an all-new series. Filled with the kind of gritty realism fans of the author have come to expect, this new take on G.I. JOE is guaranteed to please followers of the classic property and comic readers experiencing it for the first time.

HELLO KITTY: JUST IMAGINE Graphic Novel

HELLO KITTY® SHOWS ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE IF ONE JUST IMAGINES IN ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL RELEASE FROM PERFECT SQUARE

Creativity And Friendship Combine In New All Ages Release
HELLO KITTY: JUST IMAGINE

San Francisco, CA, August 26, 2014 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, invites readers of all ages to tap their creative sides for some whimsical new graphic novel adventures with the release of HELLO KITTY: JUST IMAGINE, available now.

Paranormal Action Comedy BLOOD LAD Debuts September 2nd

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES
LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY AND DVD COMBO PACK
FOR THE PARANORMAL ANIME ACTION COMEDY BLOOD LAD

An Otaku Vampire Obsessed With The Human World
Falls For a Pretty Girl That Becomes A Ghost;
10-Episode Anime Series Also Features Talented English Dub Cast

San Francisco, CA, August 25, 2014 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, gives fans and viewers the opportunity to add BLOOD LAD to their personal home media collections as it announces the release of the complete anime series as a special Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD combo pack, and also as a Standard Edition DVD set, on September 2nd. VIZ Media is the exclusive North American master licensor for the BLOOD LAD anime property.

New WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Print "Jump Pack" Available Now!

THE EXCITING WORLD OF MANGA AWAITS FANS AS VIZ MEDIA RELEASES NEW WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP
PRINT EDITION “JUMP PACK” ISSUE 3

Latest Jump Pack Features 100+ Pages Of Manga Content, A 3-Month Digital Subscription And An Exclusive YU-GI-OH! Collectable Trading Card

VIZ Media’s WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP manga magazine has released its third and latest edition of the WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Jump Pack. The new issue is now available in-print throughout the U.S. and Canada, exclusively from retailers serviced by Diamond Comic Distributors and also from the leading online anime/manga retailer Right Stuf. The WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Jump Pack 2014, Issue 3 is rated ‘T’ for Teens and carries an MSRP of $19.99 U.S. / $22.99 CAN.

Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME 2014 Mega-Tins

Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME GETS
SUPERSIZED WITH NEW 2014 MEGA-TINS

El Segundo, CA (August 20, 2014) – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (KONAMI) amps up its Collectible Tin series with the introduction of the Yu-Gi-Oh! TRADING CARD GAME 2014 Mega-Tins on August 29th. Bigger and better than ever, these tins will be the only ones released this year so Duelists will want to get them before they are sold out!

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Heads to Home Video

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
Heads to Home Video With an
Uncut Version of the Film --
20 Minutes of Footage Not Seen in Theaters!

Flower Mound, Texas (August 19, 2014) – FUNimation® Entertainment, North America’s leading anime company, is bringing Dragon Ball Z to Blu-ray & DVD in a big way. Right on the heels of its limited-run, highly successful theatrical release, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods will be hitting online and retail shelves October 7, 2014. “We’re thrilled to be able to bring new Dragon Ball Z content back into homes after so many years" said Gen Fukunaga, President and CEO of FUNimation Entertainment.

NYCC Eastern Championships of Cosplay to Debut at New York Comic Con 2014

NYCC Eastern Championships of Cosplay to Debut
at New York Comic Con 2014

First Stop in "Quest for the Crown" Cosplay Competition Circuit
to Play Out at NYCC and Lay Foundation for
Search to Find Best Cosplayer on the Planet

New York – August 25, 2014 – Today, ReedPOP, the world’s leading producer of pop culture events, announces the debut of a new Cosplay championship at this year’s New York Comic Con (NYCC). The inaugural NYCC Eastern Championships of Cosplay will be the biggest and most prestigious costume contest on the East Coast and will serve as the first stop in the “Quest for the Crown,” a new Cosplay competition circuit that celebrates the very best in Cosplay design from all over the world.

Transformers Hunt at #NYCC 2013

Was it really a hunt? It probably was because it was one of the first things I thought about for New York Comic Con (NYCC). Some of the products I was looking for were intentional, but the others, I just randomly spotted them.

One of the things I do before going to the convention is go to their website and look up the convention exclusive items that dealers may have. One of them was Lunar Toy Store and the item listed was an Asian Exclusive Grimlock. I had no knowledge of this store or the item, so it peaked my curiosity enough for me to check it out. Well upon discovery, they have a variety of unique toys, but I cannot afford any of them. Regardless, in the words of Chet Royer, this is my “Bandai booth for Transformers.”

Autograph Hunt at #NYCC 2013

ou know, I usually DON’T have many autographs to get, maybe one or two. However, for some strange reason (!), I had quite a few things at home that I could get signed by the artists and authors, who were attending. So I figured, why not?

Max Brooks and artist Shane Davis for Shadow Walk

Brooks is known for World War Z. Davis is recognized for his art in Superman/Batman and Superman: Earth One. The last time I went to the Autograph area was for Ian Whyte, who played as the Predator from AVP: Alien vs. Predator. I tend not to go to these things, because there isn't anyone that interests me or the cost of the autograph is not worth it. HOWEVER, the cost to have Brooks sign my World War Z book and both of them to sign their new series was ZERO! Can’t miss out on that now.

Special Edition NYC 2014

Article by Chet Royer
Hello, it's me, Hitomi~! Sorry, just a little something left over from me watching old school Apple Seed anime. Whelp, I'm Chet a.k.a. Ninja101. I recently had the pleasure of attending the first ever Special Edition: NYC, brought to us by ReedPOP. If you don’t know, the company is responsible for New York Comic Con (NYCC) and many other great conventions. So when they announced that they were holding another convention in New York, I felt obligated to go!

Media Report: Kids Comic Con at #NYCC 2013

Captain KC

We had our own room! Well, sort of. It was called the Family Room. Digging into my memory bank, the last time there was a dedicated space for children was a few years back up in the River Pavilion and Galleria area. After that year, the space was used for other purposes and Sunday was Kids Day. Unfortunately, for that day, its dedicated children events were mixed in with the older crowd events that may or may not have been appropriate. So, when I learned about the location of Kids Comic Con, I was pleased that, finally, there was a location for an all age audience. Let’s take a look at what was happening in the Family Room.

VIZ Media Announces #Otakon 2014 Activities and Retail Roster!

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES SHOW PROGRAMMING,
PANEL EVENTS, SPECIAL GUESTS AND
CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES FOR 2014 OTAKON

VIZ Media Returns To One Of The Largest Pop Culture Fan Events
On The East Coast With SAILOR MOON DAY, Exclusive Meet &
Greet Autograph Session, And Special Convention Retail Items

San Francisco, CA, August 4, 2014 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, has announced an array of special activities and exclusive retail items to be offered as part of the company’s presence at the 2014 OTAKON convention.

Cosplay at #NYCC 2013

I was standing on line to get something signed and I spotted this cosplay, but only from shoulder up. The hair style looked vaguely familiar, especially that little piece in front of the forehead. So I approached the young lady and asked her if she was Mulan. Apparently, she is Jedi Mulan, which explains the light saber and the alteration to Mulan’s green outfit. Very cute.

I Spy Anime and Manga at NYCC 2013

Happinet Corporation – I have never seen nor heard of this company. However, I can tell you about my interaction with them. They introduced me to their Japanese Motion Comics on the tablets that you see in the picture above. I saw characters move in the panels, but I do not recall audio. Once I reviewed each of the manga featured on each tablet, I was given a survey to complete. Then I played a dice game to see if I could win a pack of napkins. None of the dice had a match.

#NYCC 2013 - Random Commentary Sunday

Ha Ha! My badge is valid for entry! Yes, it was a tap and go tablet.