VIZ Media Announces...

VIZ MEDIA TO RELEASE MANGA AND ANIME SERIES FOR ZATCH BELL!

Anime News Network - Press Release: "San Francisco, CA, AUGUST 4, 2005 - VIZ Media, LLC. (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive manga and animation licensing and publishing companies, announced today the forthcoming releases of the manga and anime series for ZATCH BELL!. The first two volumes of the manga series will debut in August with a rating of "T" for teens and have an MSRP of $9.99 each. Limited quantities of the second volume will also include an exclusive promotional card from the ZATCH BELL! collectible card game. The first volume of the anime series will debut on home video and DVD in November and feature 4 episodes retailing for $19.98.

ZATCH BELL! first debuted in Japan in the Shonen Sunday manga anthology, published by VIZ Media’s parent company Shogakukan, and quickly established a dedicated following. A collection of related video and trading card games followed, as did a hit anime series from Toei Studios which aired on Fuji TV. In North America, the animated series currently airs on Cartoon Network in the United Sates.

Sound good? Let me hear from you and I'll post a review. I've always liked VIZ Media. The company offers an integrated product line including, magazines such as SHONEN JUMP and SHOJO BEAT, graphic novels, videos, DVDs, audio soundtracks and develops and markets animated entertainment from initial production, television placement and distribution, to merchandise licensing and promotions for audiences and consumers of all ages.

Mark
The Anime Times