Kinetic Superhero Action Series Updates The Iconic Japanese
Sci-Fi Property For A Whole New Generation Of Manga Fans; Series To Launch In Print And Digitally
San Francisco, CA–
VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and
licensor of manga and anime in North America, announces the brand new
ULTRAMAN sci-fi superhero action manga (graphic novel) series, which is
set to debut in print and digitally on August 18th.
The series, written by Eiichi Shimizu with artwork by Tomohiro Shimoguchi, is inspired
by the original classic Japanese superhero TV show that ran in the late
1960s and remains hugely popular in Japan as well as with international
audiences. ULTRAMAN Vol. 1 is rated ‘T’ for Teens and will carry a
print MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $14.99 CAN. The series also launches digitally the same day via VIZManga.com
and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks,
comiXology, and GooglePlay stores. Future editions of ULTRAMAN will be
published quarterly under the VIZ Signature imprint. In Japan, the
series currently appears in Hero’s magazine.
Decades
ago, a being known as the Giant of Light joined together with Shin
Hayata of the Science Special Search Party to save Earth from an
invasion of terrifying monsters called Kaiju. Now, many years later,
those dark days are fading into memory, and the world is at peace. But
in the shadows a new threat is growing, a danger that can only be faced
by a new kind of hero – a new kind of ULTRAMAN… Shinjiro is an ordinary
teenager, but his father is the legendary Shin Hayata. When he learns
that his father passed on the “Ultraman Factor” to him and that he
possesses incredible powers, nothing will ever be the same again.
VIZ
Media recently welcomed Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi for
their first-ever professional appearance in the U.S. as official Guests
of Honor at the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con.
“In
Japan, Ultraman is something of a national symbol, an iconic superhero
that is instantly recognizable and universally loved, and we’re excited
to bring the brand new manga to a new generation of fans,” says Mike
Montesa, Editor. “The series wonderfully updates the classic sci-fi
property with cinematic action sequences and sleek character designs.
Catch the exciting return of this legendary hero this summer!”
Eiichi
Shimizu worked on the story, script and mechanical design for ULTRAMAN.
Tomohiro Shimoguchi provided character design and art. Together, the
two have formed a creative dream team to produce a number of works
including ULTRAMAN (Hero’s) and Kurogane no Rainbareru (Linebarrels of Iron,
Akita Shoten). In addition to comics, they have expanded their field of
interest to include character designs for video games and action
figures.
For more information on ULTRAMAN or manga titles published by VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.
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 digital manga anthology WEEKLY SHONEN
JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, BLEACH and ONE PIECE, 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.
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