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    VIZ Media`s 2019 releases include two NAUSICAÄ OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND books by Hayao Miyazaki. © 1984 Nibariki • GH

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    Publishing Roster Expands With My Hero Academia: School Briefs, Urusei Yatsura, Fullmetal Alchemist Four-Panel Comics, And More! Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, expands its publishing catalog with a variety of new acquisitions announced during its official panel events held this past weekend at Comic-Con International 2018. The new titles are scheduled for release beginning early next year and include My Hero Academia: School Briefs, the first of three prose short story collections based on the hit superhero action series created by Kohei Horikoshi. Rumiko Takahashi’s beloved manga series Urusei Yatsura receives a new large trim edition, and Hiromu Arakawa brings us hilarious four-panel comics from the world of Fullmetal Alchemist. Two new NAUSICAÄ books, The Art of Nausicaä of the

    Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2016 by Tsuyoshi Takaki /SHUEISHA Inc.

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    A Young Ninja Becomes Involved In A Supernatural War In New Shonen Jump Series Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, delivers a new, supernatural story with the release of Black Torch on August 7th. Black Torch features story and artwork by Tsuyoshi Takaki and will be published in print under the Shonen Jump imprint with an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. The print edition of Volume 1 also includes a fold-out full-color poster. Black Torch will launch digitally on August 7th 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. In Black Torch, Jiro Azuma

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    Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, thrilled fans during its official panel held at Anime Expo as it announced the acquisitions of the MEGALOBOX anime series and the publications NieR: Automata: Short Story Long and Smashed: Junji Ito Story Collection. MEGALOBOX reboots the classic manga published by Kodansha, Tomorrow’s Joe, the widely acclaimed story of an orphan who becomes a champion boxer that marks its 50th Anniversary this year. VIZ Media acquired the exclusive theatrical, broadcast, home media, and non-exclusive streaming, merchandise and consumer products rights to MEGALOBOX from TMS Entertainment Co., Ltd., one of the world`s largest and most distinguished animation studios. A variety of renowned anime industry veterans make up MEGALOBOX’s staff, including Director and Conceptual Design by Yo

    Photo courtesy of NECA. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. © 2018 NECA, Inc.

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    Source: NECA press release Special Thanks to Summer Mullins From SHIN GODZILLA (??????, Shin Gojira), the blockbuster 2016 movie that returned the classic Godzilla franchise to its roots! This version of the most famous kaiju in the world is based on Godzilla’s “Atomic Blast” attack in the movie. The figure measures 6? tall and 12? long from head to tail. It features Atomic Blast effects that attach to both mouth and tail, all new paint deco, new head sculpt, and over 30 points of articulation, including an articulated tail! Manufacturer: NECA Item Number: 42882 UPC: 6-34482-42882-5 Product Dimensions: 6" x 12" Release Date: November 2018 SRP: $24.99 About NECA, Inc. NECA (National Entertainment

    Bluefin offers a selection of exclusive MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM collectibles and model kits at AX 2018. From left to right: MG GUNDAM ASTRAY GOLD FRAME (Special Coating), MG Hyaku-Shiki 2.0 (Clear Version), MG TALLGEESE (Special Coating) and MG GUNDAM SEVEN SWORD (Clear Color Version). Photos courtesy of Bluefin. © SOTSU • SUNRISE

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    Source: Bluefin Corp., MediaLab press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, heads to the nation’s largest dedicated anime, manga and Japanese pop culture conventions -- Anime Expo 2018 -- with a vast array of MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM collectibles and model kits from Bandai Spirit Hobby that will be available for purchase during the event. Anime Expo is the largest dedicated anime/manga fan convention in North America and will take place July 5th–8th at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. Tickets and full details are available at anime-expo.org. Bluefin will be located on the main show floor in Booth #2406. Stop by the Bluefin booth to browse an impressive collection of Limited Edition GunPla (Gundam Plastic Model) kits from Bandai Spirits Hobby. • 1/100 Scale

    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Vol. 1. Image courtesy of VIZ Media.

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    Follow A Boy’s Quest For Revenge Against A Demon That Murdered His Family And Transformed His Sister VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC,a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, kicks off a new supernatural action-adventure manga series set in early 20th century Japan with the launch of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba on July 3rd. This manga release features story and artwork by creator Koyoharu Gotouge and will be published under the Shonen Jump imprint with an age rating of ‘T’ for Teens. Print MSRP for Volume 1 will be $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba also launches digitally on July 3rd via viz.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and Google Play stores. Future volumes

    The hardcover collection One Piece Color Walk Compendium: East Blue to Skypeia will be released on July 3rd. Photo courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2001, 2003, 2006 by Eiichiro Oda/SHUEISHA Inc.

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    A Hardcover Collection Of Gorgeous Color Artwork From Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, thrills fans as it announces this summer’s release of the One Piece Color Walk Compendium: East Blue to Skypeia. Set for an exclusive print release on July 3rd, the deluxe hardcover book contains a collection of artwork from the world’s bestselling manga series. The One Piece Color Walk Compendium: East Blue to Skypeia will be published under the Shonen Jump imprint and will carry an MSRP of $39.99 U.S. / $53.99 CAN. Enjoy this gorgeous collection of color artwork from Eiichiro Oda’s One Piece! Filled with color images and special illustrations from the world’s most popular manga series, the compendium features

    Shout! Factory and Toei Animation will host the

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    Source: Shout! Factory press release Official Site: digimon-adventure.net (Japan) Special Thanks to Tom Chen Calling all DigiDestined and loyal DIGIMON fans! Ever wonder what’s it like to be a voice actor for DIGIMON and DIGIMON ADVENTURE tri. movies? Now is your chance! Mark your calendars. On Friday, July 6 (7:30 PM at Room LP4/ LACC 411), join DIGIMON luminaries Joshua Seth (Tai), Colleen O’Shaughnessey (Sora), Johnny Yong Bosch (T.K.), and voice director Ryan Johnston at the highly-anticipated Anime Expo 2018 panel, "Learn the Art of Voice-Over with DIGIMON ADVENTURE tri. Voice Director & Cast", presented by Shout! Factory and Toei Animation Inc. The voice director and cast members will explain the art of voice acting and directing, tidbits, and the effort involved in getting into characters in terms of voice and personality. Plus, lucky audience member(s) will be chosen to read a scene with the cast on

    The MY HERO ACADEMIA Manga Replica is one of the exclusives being offered at AX 2018. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © Kohei Horikoshi/SHUEISHA, Inc.

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    Join VIZ Media’s Official Panels And Autograph Sessions For SAILOR MOON, JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE, K, And More! Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, delivers an exciting schedule of activities, special guests, and retail exclusives as part of the company’s participation at Anime Expo 2018. Anime Expo is the largest dedicated anime/manga fan convention in North America and will take place July 5th–8th at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. Tickets and full details are available at anime-expo.org. VIZ Media will be located on the main convention floor in Booth #2206. This year, Anime Expo attendees are invited to catch special guest appearances by talented English voice actors from hit VIZ Media anime series. Featured talent

    Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © 2018 DreamWorks Animation LLC. TM World Events Productions, LLC.

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    Legendary “Defender Of The Universe” Debuts In A Rare Version Available Only At The Nation’s Premiere Pop Culture Convention Source: Bluefin Corp., MediaLab press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, announces a special version of the Super Voltron Super Mini-Pla from Bandai’s Shokugan brand that will be offered as a convention exclusive at the 2018 Comic-Con International. This special Voltron variant includes exclusive box-art and an additional effect part to recreate the "Form Blazing Sword" sequence and is not found in the standard version of the model kit. It will be offered to Comic-Con attendees at the Bluefin Booth with an MSRP of $70.00. During the convention Bluefin will offer a wide array of products for sale from popular Bandai brands including Bandai Hobby and Bandai Shogukan.

    General Distribution version of the DefoReal Godzilla `84 figure. Photo courtesy of X-Plus. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The devil monster created by nuclear power... The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and giant, high-res photos of their DefoReal Series figure of Godzilla `84 from THE RETURN OF GODZILLA (???, Gojira, 1984). In addition to the General Distribution figure, there will be an exclusive Limited Edition version from the Shounen Ric website with Godzilla holding a nuclear reactor. The nuclear reactor parts are permanently attached to the figure. This item is recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. DefoReal Series: Godzilla (1984) /?????? ???(1984) Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 13cm (5.1 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: October 2018 Price: ¥6,480 (Approximately $58.75 US, Tax

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    Mobile RPG Celebrates Milestone with the Return of the Warrior Queen of Celtic and Ulster Legend! Source: Aniplex of America press release Official Site: fate-go.jp (Japan), fate-go.us (US) Special Thanks to Aiko Makino The official Fate mobile RPG, FATE/GRAND ORDER (????/????????, Feito/Gurando Oodaa) marked a huge milestone as they announced that they have surpassed 3 million downloads for the English version of the immensely popular mobile game. Along with a slew of other rewards, the announcement also revealed the return of the Queen and Guardian of Dún Scáith, ?5 (SSR) Lancer-class Servant, Scáthach. The mentor of Cú Chulainn will have an increased drop rate during the epic six-part campaign beginning June 6th at 9 pm (PDT) and ends June 13th at 8:59 pm (PDT). Players will also be rewarded with daily log in bonuses of the highly coveted Saint Quartz, in addition to a “3 Million

    My Hero Academia Vol.1. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2014 by Kohei Horikoshi/SHUEISHA, Inc.

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    Creator Of The Bestselling Manga Series Will Participate In Panel Events And Autograph Sessions Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, will welcome My Hero Academia creator Kohei Horikoshi for his first-ever North American professional appearance at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2018. Kohei Horikoshi is scheduled to participate in a variety of events during the convention including the official My Hero Academia panel discussion. The panel will feature several notable voice actors including Christopher R. Sabat, voice of All Might, and Justin Briner, voice of Deku, from the anime adaptation of the popular series. The creator will also be a part of VIZ Media’s Weekly Shonen Jump panel. A pair of autograph sessions are also scheduled to take place during the show.

    Image courtesy of VIZ Media. MAOUJO DE OYASUMI © 2016 Kagiji KUMANOMATA/SHOGAKUKAN

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    A New Adventure Featuring A Drowsy Princess, Adorable Demons And A Charming Prince Of Evil Begins This Summer Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces the debut of the new fantasy adventure series Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle on June 12th. Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle features story and artwork by Kagiji Kumanomata. The series will be published under the Shonen Sunday imprint with a rating of ‘T’ for Teens. Print MSRP for Volume 1 will be $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. Volume 1 is also available digitally on June 12th via viz.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and Google Play stores. Future volumes will be published in English

    Photo courtesy of Funimation / Japan Crate. © Kohei Horikoshi /Shueisha ? My Hero Accademia Production Committee

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    Source: Funimation Entertainment press release Anime Official Site: heroaca.com (Japan), funimation.com/myheroclass (US) Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Today Japan Crate and anime distributor, Funimation announce an exciting partnership to bring together the leading Japanese culture subscription box and the award-winning series MY HERO ACADEMIA (???????????, Boku no Hiiroo Akademia). This June, Japan Crate subscribers and anime fans will be presented with super hero inspired Japanese snacks and sweets to enjoy while watching the students of U.A. High School develop their quirks during Season 3 of MY HERO ACADEMIA. The My Hero Academia premium crate brings MY HERO ACADEMIA x Japan Crate subscribers exclusive MY HERO ACADEMIA artwork, illustrated booklet and a limited edition collectible pin featuring a hero from the franchise. Each treat inside the crate empowers users to feel as if they are acquiring a hero’s quirk. “We’re excited to partner with Funimation and immerse our

    Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © RWBY Anthology © 2017 Rooster Teeth Productions, LLC © 2017 Home-sha

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    Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, adds a new title to its RWBY roster with the release of the RWBY Official Manga Anthology on May 15th. The RWBY Official Manga Anthology: Red Like Roses will debut in print and digital editions under the VIZ Signature imprint with a rating of ‘T’ for Teens. Volume 1 carries a print MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $17.99 CAN and is the first of four character-focused volumes in the RWBY Official Manga Anthology series. Red Like Roses also launches digitally via viz.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and Google Play stores. The second anthology, featuring Weiss Schnee, is set for publication later in 2018. More

    Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2018 Wizards of the Coast LLC, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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    Explore The Lore Of The Bestselling Strategy Card Game In A Beautiful Hardcover Book Set For Release This Fall Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, dives into the legend, lore, and origins of the bestselling strategy card game, Magic: The Gathering, with the acquisition of Magic: the Gathering - Concepts and Legends. Written by bestselling author and Magic: The Gathering Senior Game Designer James Wyatt, the slipcased, hardcover volume is slated for release in print this Fall and offers a detailed examination of the planes, mythos and in-world history of Magic: The Gathering. Dive deep into the archives of Magic: The Gathering with an inside look at the origins of the characters, planes, creatures and lore of the world`s most popular trading

    Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2011 Hiromu Arakawa/ SQUARE ENIX

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    Deluxe New Hardcover Editions With New Cover Art, Color Page Inserts, And Behind-The-Scenes Character Artwork Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Elizabeth Ellis and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, delivers best-selling manga series Fullmetal Alchemist in a fully remastered collector’s edition with the release of Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition on May 8th. Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition is a hardcover, deluxe collector’s edition with brand-new cover art, new color inserts and color versions of select pages previously printed in black and white, and behind-the-scenes character sketches from series creator Hiromu Arakawa. Volume 1 (which contains one and a half of the original graphic novels) will be released exclusively in print with an MSRP of $19.99 U.S. / $26.99 CAN and is rated ‘T’ for Teens. Future volumes will be published

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    Hit Mobile Game Continues to Conjure Success Worldwide Source: Madman Anime Group press release Official Site: fate-go.jp (Japan), fate-go.us (US) Special Thanks to Jessica McCallum Madman Anime Group, together with Aniplex announced that the English version of mobile game FATE/GRAND ORDER (????/????????, Feito/Gurando Oodaa) has officially launched in Australia. Players are now able to download the game from the iOS App and Google Play stores. The free-to-play RPG -- previously only available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Korea, United States and Canada -- has enjoyed phenomenal success throughout 2017. To date FATE/GRAND ORDER has been downloaded more than 30 million times and has consistently topped iOS and Android charts. One of the most successful mobile role-playing games ever in Japan, FATE/GRAND ORDER is part of the expansive Fate universe by TYPE-MOON, which originated from the Fate/stay night visual novel game and has since cultivated

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    Source: Insight Editions Official Site: pacificrimmovie.com Special Thanks to Lauren Kretzschmar Insight Editions is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a copy of their new book, The Art and Making of PACIFIC RIM UPRISING. Directed by Steven S. DeKnight, PACIFIC RIM UPRISING stars John Boyega (STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS) who inspires a new generation to become the biggest heroes to ever walk the earth. The epic adventure also stars Scott Eastwood, Jing Tian, Cailee Spaeny, Rinko Kikuchi, Burn Gorman, Adria Arjona and Charlie Day. The Art and Making of PACIFIC RIM UPRISING showcases the incredible concept art for the film and is filled with a wealth of behind-the scenes insights and imagery. Bringing a whole new generation of recruits, Jaegers, and Kaiju to the screen required the creation of hugely imaginative designs, as well as the casting of a remarkable group of young

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