VIZ Media Weekly Wrap Up
Posted By MaraW on March 18, 2014
Stay on top of what’s new from VIZ Media with our wrap up.
Ranma 1/2 Comes to Blu-Ray and DVD
The classic gender bent anime from creator Rumiko Takahashi is debuting in high definition on Blu-Ray and DVD on March 25th! The episodes will be presented in their original Japanese serial order. The Blu-ray Box Set carries an MSRP of $54.97 (U.S. / CAN) and features a special 3-disc set containing the first 23-episodes of the acclaimed martial arts action comedy, presented in full 1080p High Definition resolution for the first time, taken straight from the original Japanese Blu-ray masters giving fans the original, un-cropped 4:3 aspect ratio. The Standard DVD Edition is available with an MSRP of $44.82 (U.S. / CAN). RANMA ½ is rated TV-14.
From VIZ:
After taking a surprise dip in a cursed spring while on a training journey in China, martial artist Ranma Saotome and his father, Genma, aren’t quite themselves anymore. Now Ranma turns into a girl whenever he’s splashed with cold water, and Genma turns into a panda! Their new forms cause nothing but confusion at the Tendo Dojo, where Soun Tendo is waiting to introduce one of his three daughters to Ranma – as his fiancée! Turns out Genma and Soun arranged the match long ago, but the girl, Akane, and the boy, Ranma, aren’t exactly crazy about the idea, or each other! Or are they? Watch the gender switching, jealous rages, and martial arts battles unfold all over again!
“RANMA ½ is a groundbreaking series based on Rumiko Takahashi’s bestselling manga series and it has thrilled millions of fans across multiple generations since the late 80s,” says Charlene Ingram, VIZ Media Senior Manager, Animation Marketing. “The new must-own Blu-ray Box Set captures all the zaniness and over the top martial arts action of RANMA ½ Set One and is packed with lots of extra bonus features and other premium goodies for any fan of the series. We invite new and veteran fans to dive into the fun this month with this exceptional release from VIZ Media.”
The Blu-Ray is packed with extras, including a panel from the 2013 New York Comic Con, a “We Love Ranma” special with VIZ Media Editor Hope Donovan, trailers, and upcoming episode previews! Dialogue options include Japanese and English dubbed. VIZ has taken the time to present to fans a high quality product. Check out this side-by-side of the original versus the high definition version of the show:
Upcoming Perfect Square Titles for Summer and Fall
Perfect Square is VIZ Media’s all-ages imprint that focuses on bringing fun, innovative and interesting stories to the next generation of manga readers. The following titles are coming from Perfect Square this summer and fall:
BRAVEST WARRORS PRESENTS: CATBUG’S TREASURE BOOK·
MSRP: $12.99 U.S. / $14.99 CAN · Print & Digital Available Summer 2014
In CATBUG’S TREASURE BOOK we see the world through Catbug’s unique perspective. Presented as a kind of scrapbook, the pages are filled with his playtime imaginings and souvenirs of his adventures with the Bravest Warriors. There’s no telling what will be revealed on the pages of Catbug’s Treasure Book!
BRAVEST WARRIORS: THE SEARCH FOR CATBUG ·
MSRP: $19.99 U.S. / $22.99 CAN · Print & Digital Available Summer 2014
An amazing collection of artists venture to multiple dimensions to help you in…THE SEARCH FOR CATBUG! Catbug ate some weird new cubes of food that caused him to lose what little control he already had over his jump abilities! Now he’s careening through dimensions, unable to stop! Help the Bravest Warriors travel the galaxy and find Catbug. Just don’t eat any of those cube snacks or you might end up lost too!
HELLO KITTY, HELLO 40: A Celebration in 40 Stories·
MSRP: $29.99 U.S. / $34.99 CAN · Print & Digital Available Fall 2014
Forty years ago, Hello Kitty stepped on the scene, and she’s had the world wrapped around her little red bow ever since. Here, some of her biggest fans pay tribute in the best way they know how: through story and art. From comic artists to muralists to toy creators, everyone has a tale to tell about the little girl who speaks from her heart. The new book also features an introduction by Babymouse co-creators Jennifer L. and Matthew Holm.
Be sure to check out these fun stories when they hit shelves and digital stores!
Tiger & Bunny: The Rising Coming to New People Cinema in San Francisco
A special screening of Tiger & Bunny: The Rising will happen March 22nd at the New People Cinema of San Francisco. The movie, which premiered in Japan in February, is also available in 21 other major cities in the United States. Tickets are available in advance, and special promotional materials are available as supplies last.
From VIZ:
In TIGER & BUNNY THE MOVIE: THE RISING, the heroes are back in an all-new feature-length film! Kotetsu T. Kaburagi, a.k.a. Wild Tiger, and Barnaby Brooks Jr.’s partnership comes to a sudden end when Apollon Media’s new owner Mark Schneider fires Kotetsu and moves Barnaby back into the First League, pairing him up with Golden Ryan, a new hero with awesome powers and a huge ego to match. When the heroes are sent to investigate a string of strange incidents tied closely to the city’s Goddess Legend, they discover three superpowered NEXTs plotting to bring terror and destruction to Stern Bild.
VIZ Media is the also distributor of the TIGER & BUNNY manga series (rated ‘T’ for Teens), which features artwork by Mizuki Sakakibara and is based on the massively popular animated series, created by the famed Tokyo-based anime studio Sunrise. VIZ Media also licenses and distributes the popular TIGER & BUNNY feature film and anime series that are available on DVD/Blu-ray.
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