VIZ Media’s First Original Anime Series Delivers Intense Action, Original Storytelling And A Star-Studded Cast
Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases
Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen

VIZ Media, LLC, Netflix, Inc. and Powerhouse Animation Studios announced that the anime series SEIS MANOS will launch globally on Netflix on Thursday, October 3rd.

All eight episodes will premiere with English and Spanish audio and multiple subtitled language options. SEIS MANOS is VIZ Media’s first original animated property and was developed and produced with Powerhouse Animation Studios (Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA).

Set in Mexico in the 1970’s, SEIS MANOS centers on three orphaned martial arts warriors who join forces with a DEA agent and a Mexican Federale to battle for justice after their beloved mentor is murdered in their tiny border town.

SEIS MANOS features a notable voice cast highlighted by Aislinn Derbez (LA CASA DE LAS FLORES) as Isabela, Mike Colter (LUKE CAGE) as Brister, Jonny Cruz (OVERWATCH) as Jesus, Angelica Vale (JANE THE VIRGIN) as Garcia, Vic Chao (MORTAL KOMBAT X) as Chiu, and Danny Trejo (MACHETE) as El Balde.

“SEIS MANOS offers the very best in storytelling and action, with an incredible voice cast and a unique Latin American storyline rarely seen in animation,” says Brad Woods, Chief Marketing Officer, VIZ Media. “We’re thrilled to partner with Netflix and Powerhouse to share this incredible new series with fans.”

The series is a co-production between Viz Media and Powerhouse, and will stream worldwide exclusively on Netflix. SEIS MANOS was co-created by Powerhouse Animation Studios CEO Brad Graeber (Supervising Producer, Frederator Studios CASTLEVANIA) and writer Alvaro Rodriguez (MACHETE, FROM DUSK TILL DAWN: THE SERIES). Noted screenwriter Daniel Dominguez (OISHI HIGH SCHOOL BATTLE, CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS) is an additional writer on the series, which is directed by Willis Bulliner (AGENTS OF MAYHEM).

For information on anime, manga and other titles published by VIZ Media, please visit VIZ.com.

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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.

Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.