Leading Entertainment Company Looks Ahead To Forging New Paths In Global Pop Culture And Multimedia Content Development
San Francisco, CA, May 4, 2016 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the premier publisher, distributor and licensor of Japanese and global content in North America, proudly announces its 30th
Anniversary. To celebrate, VIZ Media will soon detail exciting
activities for fans to commemorate 30 years of telling stories that
resonate with audiences the world over.
Founded
in San Francisco in July 1986, VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the
finest in manga, anime and global entertainment to English-speaking
audiences around the world. The company’s success reflects the massive
and enduring popularity the genres enjoy among fans of all ages. VIZ
Media has the largest library of any English publisher, and is focused
on diversifying its award-winning catalog with licensed properties
outside of the manga and anime sphere, as well as developing its own
original content.
“VIZ
Media has been at the forefront of the manga and anime industry for 30
years,” says Ken Sasaki, President and CEO, VIZ Media. “Throughout its
history, the company has pioneered new paths to bring the best in
popular entertainment to as wide an audience as possible. We look
forward to continuing our ceaseless commitment to developing high quality, unique content for fans across the globe.”
To complement the 30th anniversary milestone, an all-new official website has been launched at www.VIZ.com. Completely refreshed in partnership with design studio, Mule Design, the interactive web destination offers increased functionality,
seamless interoperability and a host of easy-to-use new content
features that are accessible across all platforms, including mobile
devices and tablets.
“The
website delivers a whole new level of user interaction and direct fan
engagement for the online anime and manga communities,” adds Ken Sasaki.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established
in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the field of publishing,
animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with
its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster
properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media
offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide
variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed
merchandise. Owned by three of Japan's largest publishing and
entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and
Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to
bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
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