Stay on top of what’s new from VIZ Media with our wrap up.
One Punch Man
On February 18th, VIZ Media released a digital exclusive edition of One Punch Man. ONE and Yusuke Murata’s story of a superhero searching for the toughest opponents is hilarious and action-packed. Every villain Saitama challenges is too weak. One Punch Man began as a successful webcomic and is currently serialized in Shonen Jump. The first volume is available on VIZ’s free digital app for $6.99.
Other titles coming from VIZ during the second half of February include the latest installments of Bokurano: Ours, Baby & Me, Knights of the Zodiac, Firefighter! Daigo of Company M, Muhyo & Roji’s Bureau of Supernatural Investigation, Phoenix, and many more!
Perfect Square Titles on Sale
Now through February 28th, many titles from VIZ Media’s imprint, Perfect Square, are on sale on the VIZ Media digital app. Young readers can enjoy Hello Kitty, Ben 10 Omniverse, Max Steel, and Uglydoll for a special price of $1.99. All Pokémon titles are also $1.00 off!
New volumes on sale include (from VIZ):
HELLO KITTY: DELICIOUS! · Rated “A” for All Ages ·
Special Perfect Square Sale Price: $1.99
Sample a buffet of whimsical food-inspired fun in this release featuring the creative talents of Jacob Chabot, Jorge Monlongo, Ian McGinty, and special guest artist Stephanie Buscema.
Hello Kitty is serving up some extra special treats! What’s on the menu? Something sweet, something spicy, and a pie that’s out of this world! Plus, Dear Daniel’s making dinner, but… you might want to make other plans. And Hello Kitty makes a new friend with a HUGE appetite!
Also don’t miss other HELLO KITTY digital titles from Perfect Square, including HELLO KITTY: HERE WE GO!
BEN 10 OMNIVERSE: JOYRIDES · Rated “A” for All Ages ·
Special Perfect Square Sale Price: $1.99
BEN 10 OMNIVERSE: JOYRIDES is based on the popular Cartoon Network original series and features a lead story by B. Clay Moore and artwork by Alan Brown, as well as a second story by Joel Enos with artwork by Albert Carreres.
In “Tim 10,” Ben’s aliens seem to be causing all kinds of trouble in Undertown. But Ben doesn’t remember doing any of it…or changing into the aliens at all. Something’s not right, but what? Ben better find out before his reputation is ruined for good! And in “Down in the Dumps,” Ben finds out that being a superhero doesn’t always get you the respect you deserve when he tries to teach a class of plumber recruits at the academy… and ends up getting them all into a heap of trouble.
The exciting BEN 10 OMNIVERSE: GHOST SHIP original graphic novel is also available now!
MAX STEEL: HERO OVERLOAD · Rated “A” for All Ages ·
Special Perfect Square Sale Price: $1.99
MAX STEEL, based on the hit kids action adventure TV series of the same name, features an original story by B. Clay Moore and artwork by Alfa Robbi.
All of a sudden Max Steel isn’t the only superhero around. Max encounters a trio of super-powered teens with mysterious skills who are in serious need of training. He takes on the task, but can Max get these new heroes up to speed before they have to battle a real threat? One of Max’s biggest baddies is waiting in the wings to strike…and Max is going to have to face him with a bunch of newbies!
The first MAX STEEL adventure, MAX STEEL: THE PARASITES, is also available from Perfect Square.
UGLYDOLL: EAT DAT! · Rated “A” for All Ages ·
Special Perfect Square Sale Price: $1.99
EAT DAT features 18 food-inspired stories by Uglydoll Creators Sun-Min Kim and David Horvath, Travis Nichols, Ian McGinty, Phillip Jacobson, and guest artists Joe Ledbetter and Dave Cooper.
Was that your stomach?! We’ve got just the thing. Soup? Check. Tiny tacos? Check. Over-the-top high-stakes cooking competition? Check, check, check! But before you say, “Check, please!” treat yourself to a tour of Babo’s Bakery, marvel at Wedgehead’s culinary commentary and wash it all down with a chunky healthy shake. Yum!
Additional fun UGLYDOLL original graphic novels available now include UGLYDOLL: SHHHHHHH! and UGLYDOLL: GOIN’ PLACES!
K Anime Debuts on Limited Edition Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack
On February 25th, VIZ is releasing sci-fi series K on a blu-ray/DVD combo pack and DVD set. The 13-episode series on blu-ray/DVD pack, currently also subtitled on Hulu, also comes with an 80-page art book as well as tons of special features.
From VIZ:
K introduces viewers to Shiro, an easygoing teenager content with just being a student – until his seemingly perfect life is suddenly halted when a bloodthirsty clan, glowing red with fire, attempts to kill him in the streets. Unbeknownst to Shiro, he is suspected of murdering a member of their clan and will need a miracle to escape their vengeance. Miraculously, a young man named Kuroh Yatogami swings in and aids Shiro in his getaway, only to reveal afterward he’s also after Shiro’s life. Now a hunted man, Shiro will have to evade the clans of seven powerful kings and desperately try to prove his innocence – before it’s too late!
The blu-ray/DVD combo pack will have an MSRP of $69.99 US/CAN, and the DVD set will have an MSRP of $44.82 US/CAN.
Right Stuf Offers Shonen Jump Bundled with Got Anime Subscription
If you’re into anime and manga, this is the deal for you. Shonen Jump is VIZ Media’s weekly digital manga subscription. Each week, subscribers get the latest issues of popular series like Bleach, Naruto, Blue Exorcist, Nisekoi, and more the same day as Japan. Right Stuf is a prominent distributor of a variety of anime, foreign live-action content, manga graphic novels and other products. Right Stuf’s Got Anime Club offers exclusive product discounts and other premium offers to members.
Fans can purchase a 12-month Shonen Jump subscription on Right Stuf for $25.99 and receive a free 12-month Got Anime subscription.
