Upcoming Series Debuts Include New DRAGON BALL Series, The Highly Anticipated REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA Box Set, And The Epic MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM THUNDERBOLT
San Francisco, CA, July 5, 2016 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, detailed a bevy of publishing acquisitions during its official panel event held this past weekend at the 2016 Anime Expo in Los Angeles, CA.
New York, NY—July 5th, 2016 — The Marvel Universe is fractured. Heroes, who once stood together, now position themselves in opposition to one another. Idols of the Marvel Universe who once endured in the light are now shrouded within shades of gray, and the heroes of tomorrow are fed up! It’s time for a change. It’s time for a brighter tomorrow. Enter...the CHAMPIONS! They’re coming to you in Marvel’s CHAMPIONS #1 – a brand-new ongoing series launching this October as the flagship title of Marvel NOW!
The Anime Series Based on the Popular Game By Namco Bandai Entertainment To Receive an English Dub and a Home Video Release
SANTA MONICA, CA (July 1, 2016) – Aniplex of America announced today at their Anime Expo® industry panel in Los Angeles their plans to release God Eater on Blu-ray starting this November. Animated by the critically acclaimed ufotable (Fate/Zero, Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]) and directed by Takayuki Hirao (The Garden of Sinners: Mujun Rasen), Volume 1 is scheduled for release on November 29th and Volume 2 is scheduled for January 31st, 2017. Pre-orders for both SKUs will begin this Friday at 5pm PDT (July 1st, 2016) on the official God Eater US website (www.aniplexusa.com/godeater)
Araragi Finally Comes Face to Face with his Forgotten Past
SANTA MONICA, CA (July 1, 2016) –Aniplex of America announced today at their Anime Expo® industry panel in Los Angeles their plans to release OWARIMONOGATARI on Blu-ray starting this fall. The next chapter of the fan-favorite Monogatari Series franchise will be released in two volume sets with volume 1 scheduled for release on October 25th and volume 2 on December 20th of this year. Pre-orders for both volumes will begin today on Aniplex of America’s official Monogatari Series homepage (www.Monogatari-USA.com).
Popular Sci-fi Thriller to Receive English Dub and Home Release
SANTA MONICA, CA (July 1, 2016) –Aniplex of America announced today at their Anime Expo® industry panel in Los Angeles their plans to release ERASED on Blu-ray starting this fall. The sci-fi thriller anime series based on the award-winning manga by Kei Sanbe will be released in two volume sets with Volume 1 scheduled for release on October 18th of this year and Volume 2 on January 24th of next year. Pre-orders for both volumes will begin today on Aniplex of America’s official ERASED homepage (www.ErasedUSA.com).
Los Angeles-based publisher of anime hit franchises like Sword Art Online announces 2-day animation and Japanese pop culture festival
Los Angeles, CA -- July 1, 2016
Aniplex of America, a Los Angeles-based publisher of many of today’s most popular anime franchises today announced their plan to bring AkibaFest™ --a new type of anime convention to Southern California-- inspired by the most popular aspects of Akihabara, aka the Japanese pop culture capital of the world. AkibaFest™ will take place on October 15th and 16th in 2016 in the Little Tokyo section of Los Angeles.
They’re the Team you can Trust!
New York, NY—July 1, 2016 — The security of the Marvel Universe is fractured. The world’s first line of defense, S.H.I.E.L.D., can no longer be trusted. The United States no longer has a super-spy agency with its best interests at heart – until now. Prepare for the U.S.Avengers!
The critically-acclaimed JUPITER’S LEGACY by comics titans Mark Millar (Kingsman: The Secret Service, WANTED, CHRONONAUTS, HUCK) and Frank Quitely launched into an all-new story arc on Wednesday, June 29—Millar Day 2016. In order to keep up with frenzied demand for the title, Image Comics is pleased to announce a second printing that will hit stores on Wednesday, July 27th.
New York, NY—July 1st, 2016 — As Tony Stark stands at the frontlines of one of the biggest events in Marvel’s history, behind the scenes he wages a much more personal battle. Long teased and long rumored, the truth will finally stand revealed as Tony Stark comes face-to-face with his biological mother in INTERNATIONAL IRON MAN #5! Amid sins past and villains long dormant, superstar creators Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev reveal another piece in the puzzle of the Armored Avenger’s history! So, who is Tony Stark really? The time has come to uncover what his true legacy is. As half his true parentage comes to light, how did his adoption long ago by Howard and Maria Stark come to pass? The answers you’ve been searching for start here! Find out as the mystery unfolds in INTERNATIONAL IRON MAN #5 – coming to comic shops and digital devices this July!
HOUSTON, JUNE 29, 2016 – The culinary combat phenomenon, Food Wars!, returns this summer with its highly anticipated second season, Food Wars! The Second Plate. Sentai Filmworks picked up this sizzling hot series and is making it available for simulcast and streaming through select digital partners.
HOUSTON, JUNE 30, 2016 – Sentai Filmworks has acquired the rights to the slice-of-life romance Momokuri for the Summer 2016 simulcast season.
Yuki Kurihara took a chance one day and confessed her feelings to the boy she liked… and he said “yes”! The boy in question, Shinya Momotsuki (aka Momo-kun) is new when it comes to love, but soon they’re walking home from school, studying, and eating together. There’s just one problem with this otherwise cute couple: Kurihara is so obsessed with her Momo-kun that she’s sneaking photos of him on her phone, freaking out when they touch, and blushing at every adorable thing he does. Can Kurihara’s little heart handle her nearly manic love for her new boyfriend?
Marvel Returns to SDCC With Signings, Panels, Giveaways and More!
New York, NY—July 20, 2016 —This weekend, Marvel returns to San Diego Comic-Con as we prepare for non-stop excitement throughout the entire show! We’re bringing the hottest creators, all kinds of breaking news plus signings, giveaways and awe-inspiring on-stage events that will make this year’s show the one to remember! It’s all happening at the Marvel Booth (Booth #2329) throughout the show so be sure to stop by for your chance to get in on the fun!
Visit Bluefin at 2016 Comic-Con International Booth #401 & Booth #3545
BLUEFIN ANNOUNCES BANDAI AND TAMASHII NATIONS EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTS AND COLLECTIBLES FOR
2016 COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL
Leading Collectibles Distributor Returns To The Premier Pop Culture Event With Convention Exclusives For Godzilla, Dragon Ball, Naruto, Sailor Moon, Star Wars, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Voltron And More!!
Anaheim, CA, July 19. 2016 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, returns to San Diego, CA this month with a special collection of exclusive products from Bandai, Bandai Hobby and Tamashii Nations that will available for purchase at the 2016 Comic-Con International.
Zenescope Unveils E.V.I.L. Heroes at San Diego Comic-Con
HORSHAM, PENNSYLVANIA— Philadelphia-based publisher Zenescope has branched out as of late. Several of the company’s most recent titles have been departures from the more familiar Zenescope fare. Most notable of these new titles may be E.V.I.L. Heroes.
IMAGE COMICS AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON
Creator-owned panels, con exclusive variants, and signings in #YourImage
Image Comics is pleased to return to San Diego this year for San Diego Comic-Con on Wednesday, July 20th through Sunday, July 24th.
LIMITED* SDCC VARIANTS SOLD AT THE IMAGE BOOTH (#2729):
MONSTRESS, VOL. 1 hardcover by Marjorie Liu & Sana Takeda, $40
SNOTGIRL #1 by Bryan Lee O’Malley & Leslie Hung, $10
THROWAWAYS #1 by Caitlin Kittredge & Steven Sanders, cover art by Roberta Ingranata, $10
PAPER GIRLS Book Plate with art by Cliff Chiang (free with purchase of PAPER GIRLS, VOL. 1 at the booth)
* Quantities will be limited by customer and per day on a first come, first served basis. Please ask at the Image booth about availability.
VIZ MEDIA DETAILS POKÉMON ADVENTURES CREATOR EVENTS AT 2016 COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL
Welcome POKÉMON ADVENTURES Manga Creators
Hidenori Kusaka And Satoshi Yamamoto For A Special Panel Discussion And Autograph Sessions At The Famed Annual Pop Culture And Comics Convention
San Francisco, CA, July 12, 2016 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, proudly presents the creators of the famed POKÉMON ADVENTURES manga series – Hidenori Kusaka and Satoshi Yamamoto – for their first-ever North American professional appearance at the 2016 Comic-Con International.
San Diego, CA (July 7, 2016) – San Diego Comic-Con International is fast approaching and IDW and Top Shelf are rolling out their hottest exclusives and debuts for the biggest convention of the year! See below for a full list of your convention must-haves and download the ultimate IDW 2016 SDCC Exclusives Shopping Guide PDF for full descriptions and cover images.
Action Anime Series About A Superhero With A Knockout Punch, Based On Smash Hit Manga Title, Premieres On North American TV Later This Month!!
San Francisco, CA, July 5, 2016 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, has announced the North American broadcast debut of ONE-PUNCH MAN on Adult Swim’s Toonami. VIZ Media and Adult Swim’s Toonami team made the announcement before a packed audience of fans at the nation’s largest anime convention – Anime Expo – held this past weekend in Los Angeles.
