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    Manga Series from the Award-Winning Creator Of Monster and 20th Century Boys Debuts in English in December Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, has announced it has acquired the North American publishing rights for Naoki Urasawa’s post–Cold War suspense thriller, Master Keaton (MASTER????, Masutaa Kiiton). The 12-volume manga series has never before been available in English and is scheduled to launch in print in December under the VIZ Signature imprint. Master Keaton was created and drawn by the award-winning manga artist Naoki Urasawa, story coproduced with Hokusei Katsushika and Takashi Nagasaki. Master Keaton will be rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens and carry an MSRP of $19.99 U.S. / $22.99 CAN. Each paperback volume will receive a deluxe treatment, including 18 pages of full-color

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    Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: VIZManga.com Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga, graphic novels and anime in North America, has announced a partnership with leading online anime retailer and video publisher Right Stuf, Inc. Right Stuf will offer annual subscriptions to the Weekly Shonen Jump digital manga magazine, bundled with their Got Anime membership, offering exclusive product discounts and other offers. Weekly Shonen Jump is VIZ Media’s renowned weekly digital serial anthology that features the synchronized latest chapters of a variety of popular manga series debuting on the same day as the Japanese Weekly Shonen Jump magazine counterpart. Right Stuf is a prominent independent video publisher that specializes in packaging and distributing a variety of Japanese animation, foreign live-action content, manga graphic novels and other products. Right Stuf will offer

    Cover for Ranma ½ 2-in-1 omnibus edition Vol. 1. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © Rumiko Takahashi/ Shogakukan

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    Rumiko Takahashi’s Groundbreaking Gender-Bending Martial Arts Comedy Comes back to North America Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen The wait is almost over as VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, announces next month’s exciting release of Rumiko Takahashi’s adored manga series -- Ranma ½ -- as newly re-mastered 2-in-1 omnibus editions. The opening volume debuts on March 11th, presented for the first time ever in a right-to-left reading format that remains faithful to the original work. Ranma ½ is rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens and will carry a MSRP of $14.99 U.S. / $16.99 CAN. Ranma Saotome never thought a martial arts training mission to China would turn out like this! Due to an unfortunate accident at the cursed Chinese training ground Jusenkyo, when Ranma and his father get

    The Art of Japanese Monsters features more than 650 Japanese science fiction film posters and lobby cards. Image courtesy of Sean Linkenback. © 2014

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    Full Color Reference Guide to Japanese Science Fiction Film Posters and Lobby Cards Source: Sean Linkenback Sean Linkenback, author of the highly-regarded Unauthorized Guide to Godzilla Collectibles, has announced his new hardcover The Art of Japanese Monsters: Godzilla, Gamera and Science Fiction Film Art From Around the World. A complete reference guide to Japanese science fiction film posters from 1954 to present, the book will contain artwork from over 60 different films, including the Godzilla, Gamera, and Mothra series; RODAN, GAPPA, the Majin films, WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS, THE H-MAN, and many more. Over 650 posters and lobby cards from 20 different countries will be featured in full color. "Basically this is taking the poster section from [Unauthorized Guide to Godzilla Collectibles] and blowing it up to 230 pages while including all the monsters and films that people kept asking about before," Linkenback explained. "A majority

    Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Akiyoshi Hongo ? Toei Animation

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    The First DIGIMON Web Exclusive Officially Licensed for North America Coming July/August 2014 Source: Bluefin Corp. press release Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Imperialdramon from DIGIMON ADVENTURE 02 (??????????? 02, Dejimon Adobenchaa Zero Tsuu, 2000-2001) joins the S.H.Figuarts series, replete with Positron Laser and Giga Death (as seen in the movie DIGIMON ADVENTURE 02: THE REVENGE OF DIABOROMON) weapon accessories! The dragon-like Digimon has been replicated faithfully to its onscreen appearance, with perfect proportions and special gimmick features only possible with an advanced action figure from Tamashii Nations. In addition to its weapon accessories, Imperialdramon includes two sets of interchangeable hands and a special display stand to hold the figure in dynamic action poses. Available only as a Tamashii Web Shop exclusive in Japan, this highly anticipated release will be made specially available to fans in North America via Bluefin Distribution. The first of many, look forward

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    Collect Volumes 1-10 of the Smash Hit Paranormal Action Series with Digital Discount Available for a Limited Time Only Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: VIZManga.com Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media announces a special digital manga discount on the hit supernatural action adventure series Blue Exorcist. For a limited time only from February 22nd until March 3rd, fans can check out the inspiration for the anime debuting this weekend on Adult Swim’s Toonami block with $1.00 off the digital MSRP (regularly $6.99) on Volumes 1-10 of the hit series, making all volumes available for only $5.99 (U.S. / CAN) each. The sale price will be available through the VIZManga.com and the VIZ Manga app for iOS and Android, and special pricing may be available through the digital partners storefronts for Nook, Kindle, GooglePlay, iBooks and Kobo. Blue Exorcist is

    One-Punch Man Vol. 1. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2012 by ONE, Yusuke Murata/SHUEISHA Inc.

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    New Series Available Exclusively from VIZManga.com and Other Digital Platforms Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: VIZManga.com Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen Fire up the computer and charge those tablets and other devices as VIZ Media continues the winter reading fun with a new round of digital manga titles set to debut during the second-half of February. Among the noteworthy new additions will be the “Digital Exclusive” debut of One-Punch Man on February 18th. Updates to 18 other popular VIZ Media series are also scheduled for February 18th and 25th, and will include new installments for Bokurano: Ours, Baby & Me, Knights of the Zodiac, Firefighter! Daigo of Company M, the finale of the supernatural adventure Muhyo & Roji`s Buraeau of Supernatural Investigation, the second volume in Osamu Tezuka’s award-winning manga masterpiece, Phoenix, plus many more. One-Punch Man will be available across all platforms and

    Matt Frank`s cover for Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #12. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE IDW has provided SciFi Japan with an advance look at Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #12 plus the third trade paperback collection of the series. Both are coming to comic book shops and retailers in May 2014. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #12 Writer: Chris Mowry Artist: Matt Frank Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Matt Frank Tentative In-Store Date: Late May 2014 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 A cataclysmic monster battle for all ages! As the Devonians move their plans into endgame and humanity meets them on the battlefield, Godzilla will be the monster that determines the fate of planet! Will the new rulers of Earth bring about a reign of life... or death? Retailer Incentive Variant Cover: Jeff Zornow Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Vol. 3 TPB Writer: Chris Mowry

    Godzilla shows Manda and Gezora who truly rules the seas in Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #9, coming next week from IDW. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE IDW Publishing has sent SciFi Japan an exclusive preview of the first seven pages from the ninth issue of Godzilla: Rulers of Earth. The fan-favorite comic book series has been extended for another round of monster madness with Godzilla, King Caesar, Megalon, Rodan, Baragon, Anguirus, Gezora, Biollante, Ebirah, Manda, Battra, Kamakiras, Gorosaurus, Kamoebas, Kumonga, Megaguirus, Mothra, Sanda, Gaira, Varan, Titanosaurus and Zilla! Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #9 will be available from comic shops and retailers on Wednesday, February 19th. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #9 Story: Chris Mowry and Matt Frank Writer: Chris Mowry Artist: Jeff Zornow Colors: Priscilla Tramontano Letterer: Tom B. Long Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Jeff Zornow Retailer Incentive Variant Cover: Matt Frank In-Store Date: February 19, 2014 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 Preorder Code: DEC130420 Before Godzilla was king, there

    Cover for Gangsta. Volume 1. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © Kohske 2011

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    New Thriller from VIZ Signature Imprint Offers a High-Octane Mix of Drama, Suspense and Comedy Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, delivers a knockout punch with the launch of the explosive new manga series -- Gangsta. ???????, Gyangusuta? -- on February 18th. The tense crime thriller by creator Kohske will be published under the VIZ Signature imprint, is rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers, and will carry an MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $14.99 CAN. Each print volume features a special two-sided full color frontispiece insert. In the city of Ergastulum, a shady ville filled with made men and petty thieves, whores on the make and cops on the take, there are some deeds too dirty for even its jaded inhabitants to touch. Enter

    Cover for High School Debut 3-in-1 Omnibus Edition. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2003 by Kazune Kawahara/SHUEISHA Inc.

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    New Editions Include Side Stories Never Before Published in English Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, has announced the release of a new 3-in-1 omnibus edition for the manga series High School Debut (??????, Kookoo Debyuu) on February 4th. The opening omnibus volume from the Shojo Beat imprint contains the first 3 volumes of the hit series by Kazune Kawahara, is rated ‘T’ for Teens, and will carry an MSRP of $14.99 U.S. / $16.99 CAN. VIZ Media will release Vol. 2 of the 3-in-1 adaptations on May 6th. The final 3-in-1 volume (Vol. 5) will contain the series finale as well as 2 additional volumes of special side stories and collected new material that has never before been published in English. Individual

    Cover for Dragon Ball Full Color Volume 1. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 1984 by BIRD STUDIO/ SHUEISHA Inc.

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    Experience Akira Toriyama’s Bestselling Martial Arts Action Adventure in Vivid Color Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, brings Akira Toriyama’s classic manga series Dragon Ball back to fans in an entirely new way with the release of Dragon Ball Full Color Volume 1 on February 4th. The new edition from the Shonen Jump imprint features a special full-color treatment of the first Dragon Ball Z manga volume in a larger 6 5/8" x 10 ¼” size. The volume is rated ‘A’ for All Ages and will carry an MSRP of $19.99 U.S. / $22.99 CAN / £12.99 U.K. Future volumes will be published three times a year. Dragon Ball Full Color Vol. 1 also will be available for digital download for $12.99 (USD/CAN)

    Cover for Deadman Wonderland Volume 1. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © Jinsei KATAOKA 2007 © Kazuma KONDOU 2007

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    A Student Must Fight to Clear His Name After Being Wrongfully Sentenced to a Carnival-Like Penitentiary Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, unleashes a gritty manga story of survival with the print and digital debut of Deadman Wonderland (????????????, Deddoman Wandaarando) on February 11th. Volume 1, featuring story and artwork by Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondou, is rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens and will carry a print MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. A digital version will also launch for $6.99 (USD/CAN) on February 11th on VIZManga.com and through the VIZ MANGA App for the Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, Android-powered smart phones, as well as through the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks and GooglePlay stores. VIZ Media will publish Volume 2

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    Coming June/July 2014 Source: Bluefin Corp. press release Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Look to the Future! The S.H.Figuarts DRAGON BALL legacy continues with the beautiful, but deadly Android 18. This special release marks the first female DRAGON BALL character to join the ranks of the S.H.Figuarts line. Two new option parts are featured for the previously released Figuarts Krillin, including an all new head for enacting the famous scene when 18 planted a kiss on the cheek of the terrified hero, and a brand new hand to hold the included Android destruction switch created by Bulma. Also features a full array of accessories for Android 18 herself, including a pair of folded arms, swappable hair pieces, 4 interchangeable faces, as we as 3 different sets of hands to enact various poses. Fearsome on her own, she is twice as dangerous with her twin

    Bandai`s S.H.MonsterArts line has announced the Mothra & Battra Larva Set from GODZILLA VS MOTHRA. Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © 1992 Toho Pictures, Inc. GODZILLA, MOTHRA, BATTRA and the character designs are trademarks of Toho Co., Ltd. © 1992, 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    High-Res Photos of Upcoming Godzilla Series Figures from Bandai Source: Bluefin Corp. S.H.MonsterArts Official Site: tamashii.jp/shma (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Following the release of the adult versions of Battra and Mothra, S.H.MonsterArts takes on the larval stages with the special Mothra and Battra Larva Set. Meticulously replicating the larvae as they appeared in GODZILLA VS MOTHRA (???VS???, Gojira tai Mosura, 1992), the Mothra larva features articulation, a display stand, and a special web spitting effect part. The Battra larva features articulation at each joint, and stays true to the massive form larva with faithful proportion and intricate detail. S.H.MonsterArts Mothra & Battra Larva Set/ S.H.MonsterArts ?????????????????? Product Size: Mothra Length Approximately 170mm / Battra Length Approximately 250mm, Height Approximately 180mm Material: ABS, PVC Shipping: June 2014 (Japan), July 2014 (United States) Distributed by: Tamashii Web Shop (Japan), Bluefin (United States) Price: ¥10,800 (Japan, Tax Included),

    Godzilla shares the latest Godzilla: Rulers of Earth issue with a legion of Toho daikaiju stars. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE IDW Publishing has sent SciFi Japan an exclusive preview of the first seven pages from issue #8 of Godzilla: Rulers of Earth, their ongoing Godzilla comic book series. Don’t miss the conclusion to many long-running plot threads in this epic issue featuring Godzilla, Rodan, Varan, Anguirus, Jet Jaguar, Titanosaurus, Kumonga, Biollante, Zilla and the Garguntuas Sanda and Gaira. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #8 will be available from comic shops and retailers on Wednesday, January 29th. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #8 Story: Chris Mowry and Matt Frank Writer: Chris Mowry Artist: Matt Frank Colors: Priscilla Tramontano Letterer: Shawn Lee Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Matt Frank Retailer Incentive Variant Cover: Jeff Zornow In-Store Date: January 29, 2014 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 The biggest monster fight to grace the comic book page hits in this

    Weekly Shonen Jump Starter Pack. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. All You Need is Kill © 2014 by Takeshi Obata, Hiroshi Sakurazaka, Ryosuke Takeuchi, Yoshitoshi Abe /SHUEISHA INC.

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    Catch the Digital Debut of Osamu Tezuka’s Manga Masterpiece Phoenix and Special Print Weekly Shonen Jump Jump Pack Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: VIZManga.com Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media has detailed a host of new digital manga offerings as well as an update to the digital Weekly Shonen Jump Starter Pack to kick off the second-half of January. A new Weekly Shonen Jump Jump Pack, combining a 3-month Weekly Shonen Jump digital subscription, YU-GI-OH! Collectible Card, and print edition sneak peek of series featured in the anthology, is also now available in stores. Casual and die-hard fans alike won’t want to miss the host of new digital manga updates available scheduled to debut today and January 28th on VIZManga.com and the VIZ MANGA App for the Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, Android-powered smart phones and 7” tablets.

    Bob Eggleton`s wraparound cover art for Godzilla: History`s Greatest Monster, one of two new Godzilla trade paperback collections coming from IDW this April. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Rosalind Morehead Get more Godzilla action before watching this year’s biggest motion picture! IDW Publishing has revealed two new trade paperback collections of their Godzilla comics will go on sale this April alongside the previously announced Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #11. And last December`s Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Vol. 1 TPB will again be offered to retailers. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth Vol. 2 TPB Writer: Chris Mowry Artist: Matt Frank, Jeff Zornow Colors: Priscilla Tramontano Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Matt Frank As Lucy and her team embark on their first assignment, more monsters are set on the loose, an alien onslaught begins, and the arrival of a mysterious size-changing robot leads to an all-out giant monster battle. Trade paperback collecting Godzilla: Rulers of Earth issues #5-8. Tentative In-Store Date: Late April, 2014 Pages: 104 Cover Price: $17.99

    Jeff Zornow`s cover for Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #11. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2014 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE IDW has provided SciFi Japan an advance look at Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #11, coming to comic book shops and retailers in April 2014. The issue brings all of your favorite aquatic monsters together for a deep sea battle between Godzilla and Gezora, Manda and Titanosaurus! Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #11 Writer: Chris Mowry Artist: Matt Frank Colors: Priscilla Tramontano Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Matt Frank Tentative In-Store Date: Late April 2014 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 Undersea adventure awaits! The Devonian threat has been identified, and monsters across the globe converge in the depths of the ocean! As the humans test new weapons and methods, Godzilla will be forced to face some of his most fearsome foes! Retailer Incentive Variant Cover: Jeff Zornow About IDW Publishing IDW

    DIGIMON FUSION returns this month with a major promotion on televison and online. Logo courtesy of Saban Brands. © 2013 Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation. TM Saban Properties LLC.

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    Series to Air on Vortexx on The CW in Addition to Nicktoons with an Online Fan Promotion and New Online Game Source: Saban Brands, Burson-Marsteller Official Site: digimonfusion.com Special Thanks to Lauren Weil Saban Brands has announced plans to provide fans with more DIGIMON FUSION than ever before! Following its fall 2013 debut on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons, starting January 25, 2014, the all-new animated series and sixth season of the hugely successful DIGIMON franchise will join the Vortexx on The CW lineup, airing every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. EST/PST. A property of Saban Brands, DIGIMON FUSION is the perfect addition to the Vortexx on The CW block. The action packed series follows Mikey, a human boy, who is transported into the digital world and must team up with his new “Digimon” or “Digital Monster” friends to defeat evil once and for all. New

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