VIZ Media Sets Panel Schedule at SDCC 2023

VIZ Media Sets Panel Schedule at SDCC 2023

WHO: VIZ Media is proud to host two panels featuring manga horror icon and four-time Eisner Award winner, Junji Ito! VIZ Media is proud to co-sponsor these two panels alongside hosting Junji Ito's largest North American exhibit. The exhibit features over 100 pieces of art! Also releasing this July is a new collection of ten tales celebrating Ito’s favorite antihero, Soichi!

WHAT, WHEN, WHERE:

Thursday 7/20 11:00am - 12:00pm @ San Diego Public Library - Horror at the Library: Junji Ito    Join Comic-Con Special Guest and legendary horror master Junji Ito (Uzumaki, Black Paradox) at the San Diego Public Library for a Q&A that’s sure to bring your nightmares to life. Friday 7/21, 10:00 - 11:00am @ Room 6DE - PANEL: Welcome to the Ito-Verse: Junji Ito  Dive into the Ito-verse with the master of horror manga Junji Ito, as he discusses what inspires, drives, and horrifies him, all while drawing up something truly terrifying for his faithful, macabre-loving fans. Thursday 7/20 - Sunday 7/23 @ Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Torrey Pines Rooms 1-2 - EXHIBIT: Welcome to the Ito-Verse: Junji Ito  Come help us celebrate the career of world-renowned creator Junji Ito. Walk among the cosmic and the macabre and lose yourself in the Ito-verse. With over 100 works on display, this will be the largest exhibition of Junji Ito’s work in North America.

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VIZ Media Panel at SDCC 2022 Featuring the 'NARUTO' Franchise With Jordan Brand Athlete Zion Williamson

When: Saturday, July 23, 2022 - SDCC Panel at 10:30am - 11:30am PST.

WHO: VIZ Media, the #1 destination for manga in America and home to some of the most prestigious anime brands driving the industry, will host a panel at this year’s Comic Con, to celebrate the beloved NARUTO franchise; the epic adventures of the world’s greatest ninja!

Naruto is the definitive force behind Japanese pop culture in America, its influence and style. With masterful art and epic storytelling, the young ninja who seeks recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, today inspires millions of people across generations on a daily basis.

Setting sales records at over 250 million manga copies sold globally, Naruto’s cultural impact is vast; from musicians like Cardi B and Lil Uzi Vert referencing the ninja in their lyrics, to NFL players mimicking Naruto’s actions after making a touchdown, and to the viral sensation and meme that is the Naruto Run – the storming of Nevada’s Area 51, all make Naruto an icon of our time.

Fun Facts:

•        Now in its 20th year of the serialization

•        4th best-selling manga of all time

•        Ranked #1 in Hulu’s Anime category

•        6th all-time most popular program on Hulu

•        Over 3 million home video units sold

WHAT: Come and celebrate NARUTO with fantastic voice actors Amanda C. Miller (Boruto) and Tom Gibis (Shikamaru). Joining us on stage is basketball star, Jordan Brand athlete and hardcore NARUTO fan Zion Williamson! Find out how NARUTO has inspired him and his latest Jordan Brand collaboration. In addition, all attendees will get a limited edition NARUTO anniversary poster!

 

Learn how VIZ Media teamed up with lifestyle brand Jordan and NBA superstar Zion Williamson on a unique creative collaboration, and more! Also, please feel free to stop by our booth #2813, where fans can check out exclusives for Naruto (Jordan Brand x NARUTO x Zion Williamson Exclusive Hoodie - “see booth schedule for more details,” 20th anniversary Skate Deck, & JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Pin), Bleach (20th Anniversary Vol. 1, and Bleach Gift With Purchase Tote Bag), among other merch.

COACH X MICHAEL B. JORDAN Debut NARUTO Manga-Inspired Fashion

VIZ Media is thrilled to be a part of a new collaboration between Coach and renowned fashion designer, Michael B. Jordan!

The new capsule collection, designed in partnership with the actor, producer and first global face of Coach menswear, features NARUTO-inspired designs.

Check out the collection debuting today in stores and online, as well as the stylish hero film directed by Black Panther alum Rachel Morrison, at Coach.com (https://www.coach.com/shop/featured-michaelbjordan)!  

Fans attending NY Comic Con this weekend can also stop by the VIZ booth (#1336) to see some of the clothing & accessories from the Coach x Michael B. Jordan collection.

The Coach area will also host a collectible pin activity - a new pin will be available each day. Last, but not least, definitely stop by the VIZ retail area within the booth to purchase an exclusive t-shirt variant for sale!

VIZ MEDIA Details Activities & Special Events For 2019 New York Comic Con

Catch Panels For SEIS MANOS, Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA, TRANSFORMERS, And SHONEN JUMP

San Francisco, CA, September 2019 – VIZ Media invites New York Comic Con (NYCC) attendees to catch a fun series of panels, events, autograph sessions and retail exclusives available for purchase at the company’s booth in the Exhibit Hall throughout the weekend.

The Official SHONEN JUMP panel kicks off VIZ’s events on Friday and presents the latest from Team JUMP. Later that evening, attendees can catch the VIZ Media Panel with special guests from Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA, including Creator, Writer and Executive Producer Warren Ellis and voice actors James Callis (voice of Alucard), Graham McTavish (voice of Dracula) and Alejandra Reynoso (voice of Sypha). Continue celebrating CASTLEVANIA on Saturday with an official panel and autograph session featuring the special guests.

VIZ Media’s first original animated property, SEIS MANOS, debuts at NYCC with an autograph session and special screening of Episode 1 with a cast Q&A on Saturday. Transformers fans won’t want to miss The Evolutionary Art of Transformers, a panel celebrating 35 years of artwork from one of the world’s most beloved franchises. Transformers archivist and author Jim Sorenson will be signing autographs following the panel in the VIZ Booth (#1336).

Meanwhile the VIZ Originals imprint continues its participation in portfolio review sessions at New York Comic Con. Reviews will be conducted by Fawn Lau, Executive Editor for VIZ Originals. For more details please visit: viz.com/originals.

In addition, the VIZ Media booth will offer a wide range of convention retail exclusives available for purchase. Attendees can also catch a variety of special giveaways as well as other fun in-booth activities.

VIZ Media Previews New Video Game Release - GARDEN STORY

GARDEN STORY is developed by Picogram, and co-published by Rose City Games, developers of VIZ Media's THE WORLD NEXT DOOR and CAT LADY games.

In GARDEN STORY, players take on the role of Concord, the newly appointed village guardian. There’s lots to keep this helpful adventurer busy; not only do your neighbors need assistance, but a mysterious Rot has also seeped into the foundations of the once flourishing island. Fortunately, Concord won’t be working at this alone. Help your friends with their struggles, and they’ll help you through yours. Balance caring for the environment, exploring new regions, and fostering new friendships as you solve puzzles and help restore the Grove to glory!

GARDEN STORY will be available for PC and MacOS X platforms.

VIZ Media Details Plans & Exclusive Products For Comic-Con 2019

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES PANELS,

SPECIAL GUESTS AND RETAIL EXCLUSIVES FOR

COMIC-CON 2019

VIZ Media Announces CAT LADY Video Game

The Fur Will Fly In The Latest Co-Production With Rose City Games

VIZ Media Details Activities & Guests For CHICAGO COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES ACTIVITIES FOR

CHICAGO COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO 2019

Celebrate BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS With Panels And Autograph Sessions At C2E2

VIZ Media Details Release of THE WORLD NEXT DOOR Video Game

Award-Winning Narrative-Driven Puzzle Battler Launches for the Nintendo Switch console and PC/Mac

MAZINGER Z: INFINITY Anime Film Arrives On Home Media From VIZ Media

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE HOME MEDIA RELEASE OF MAZINGER Z: INFINITY

Feature Film Based On The Legendary Mazinger Z Series

Debuts On Blu-ray And DVD

VIZ Media Acquires JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE Live-Action Film & New Anime Season

GOLDEN WIND, New Season of the Anime, and DIAMOND IS UNBREAKABLE Live-Action Film Join VIZ Media’s Catalog

San Francisco, CA, July 11, 2018 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announced the latest additions to the multi-generational action adventure property with the JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: GOLDEN WIND anime and the JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: DIAMOND IS UNBREAKABLE live-action film.

VIZ Media Announces MY HERO ACADEMIA Manga Creator For 2018 Comic-Con

VIZ MEDIA WELCOMES MY HERO ACADEMIA CREATOR KOHEI HORIKOSHI AT

COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL 2018

Creator Of The Bestselling Manga Series MY HERO ACADEMIA Will Participate In Panel Events And Autograph Sessions At

Comic-Con 2018

VIZ MEDIA Details Development Deal With GHOSTBOT For CHUMMY CHUM CHUMS

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP WITH GHOSTBOT, INC. FOR CHUMMY CHUM CHUMS

One Of Social Media Messaging’s Most Popular Lifestyle Brands To Be Adapted For A Range Of Entertainment & Merchandise

VIZ Media Details Summer Release Of MAGIC: THE GATHERING - CONCEPTS AND LEGENDS

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF MAGIC: THE GATHERING—CONCEPTS AND LEGENDS

Explore The Lore Of The Bestselling Strategy Card Game In A Beautiful Hardcover Book Set For Release This Fall

VIZ Media Launches Manga Release Of FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: FULLMETAL EDITION

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF

FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST: FULLMETAL EDITION

Experience Deluxe New FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST Hardcover Editions With New Cover Art, Color Page Inserts, And Behind-The-Scenes Character Artwork

VIZ MEDIA ACQUIRES PUBLISHING RIGHTS FOR MAKE ANIMALS: FELT ARTS FROM JAPAN

Explore The Amazing World Of Felt Arts From Artist YOSHiNOBU In Unique How-To Book Set For Release This Fall

San Francisco, CA, April 9, 2018 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, detailed its latest publishing acquisition MAKE ANIMALS: FELT ARTS FROM JAPAN during its official panel event held at Chicago’s C2E2 this past weekend.

VIZ Media Details A Wide Array Of New Manga Acquisitions' At C2E2 Convention

New Titles Announced For Publication Include Junji Ito’s FRANKENSTEIN, The JUNI TAISEN Manga, And A Pair Of Sci-Fi Novels Based On The Video Game NIER: AUTOMATA

San Francisco, CA, April 9, 2018 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announced its latest publishing acquisitions this past weekend at Chicago’s premier pop culture and comics convention, C2E2.

VIZ Media Announces Activities For Anime Boston

VIZ Media Heads To Anime Boston To Host Fun Events Including A SAILOR MOON Cosplay Masquerade And More

San Francisco, CA, March 2018 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, presents a weekend full of panels and special events hosted at Anime Boston 2018.

VIZ Media Delivers Home Media Release Of BLAME! Anime Action Film

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF THE BLAME! ANIME FEATURE FILM

Dystopian Sci-fi Adventure BLAME! Debuts With Blu-ray And

DVD Editions

San Francisco, CA, March 14, 2018 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces the home media release of the anime film BLAME! on March 27^th.

VIZ MEDIA RELEASES FIRST VOLUME OF THE WEB COMIC PHENOMENON HOMESTUCK

HOMESTUCK BOOK 1: ACT 1 & ACT 2 Debuts As A Deluxe Hardcover Featuring Commentary From Creator Andrew Hussie

San Francisco, CA, March 6, 2018 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces the release of HOMESTUCK BOOK 1: ACT 1 & ACT 2 on April 13^th.

The popular web comic will be released in a series of deluxe hardcover, full-color editions that each feature new cover art and commentary by series creator Andrew Hussie. HOMESTUCK BOOK 1: ACT 1 & ACT 2 is rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens and will carry a print MSRP of $24.99 U.S. / $33.99 CAN. The book also debuts digitally via viz.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and Google Play stores. Future volumes of the series will be published on a quarterly basis.