Toei Animation Inc. and VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, have jointly announced the acquisition of the MAZINGER Z: INFINITY feature film. MAZINGER Z is one of Japan’s most revered sci-fi properties. The new film, which was produced by Toei Animation, takes place ten years after the conclusion of the famed Mazinger Z TV series. VIZ Media has secured the theatrical, broadcast, digital streaming, EST, and home video rights for the U.S. and Canada from Toei Animation. In addition, in…
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Anime Theater: Fall 2017 Anime Special!
Welcome to the Anime Theater! The show where Jay, discusses the latest in Anime news, and reviews. Sometimes he is joined by other members of Comic Frontline, or other members of the YouTube Community! This week Jay, Comic Book Theater goes over and selects what he plans on skipping, trying out, and watching from the Fall 2017 Anime Line-Up! Anime Theater: Talking Fall 2017 Anime: Jay Makes Up His Fall 2017 Anime Schedule Using LiveChart Anime Theater Linkage: Comic Frontline LIVE Stream Schedule Join The Frontlines Frontline Discord PhilliesSuperman MyAnimeList Take Frontline LIVE With You On iTunes! Frontline On SoundCloud!…
Read MoreMedia Madness Vidcast 147: Sailor Moon!
Welcome to the Media Madness Vidcast! Each week Kat and I do a show where we discuss the latest in TV and Movie news, and sometimes we are joined by other members of Comic Frontline, or other members of the YouTube Community! This week Jay, Comic Book Theater, & Kat, Comic Uno, are joined by Rob, OtheRobert, as we discuss all things SAILOR MOON And in the name of the moon we will entertain you! This Week’s Madness: Talking Sailor Moon: Intro Anime: Original Anime DIC English Dub Toei/Pioneer English Dub VIZ Media Dub Sailor Moon Crystal Sailor Senshi From Outside The Solar System: Sailor Chaos Sailor Cosmos Sailor…
Read MoreDo You Want To Write For Comic Frontline?
Do you want to join the Frontline? Comic Frontline is always looking to add enthusiastic writers to the Frontlines of all things Comic/Geek related! We cover everything from comics, to movies, animation, manga, anime, cosplay, video games and more in the realm of Geek Culture! To help us and you decide where you would feel the most comfortable we put together a guideline below. To apply: E-Mail Comic Frontline. Please mark the Subject line something on the lines of: Comic Frontline Writer Inquiry. Within your e-mail please include 1-3 writing…
Read MoreVIZ Media Announces Multiple New Licensed Product Partners For One Punch Man!
A Collectible Array Of Unique High Quality Products Based On The Smash Hit Anime/Manga Action Series To Be Produced By Leading Brand Partners VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, has announced several notable new product licensing partners for the hit anime/manga action property, ONE-PUNCH MAN. The announcement comes ahead of VIZ Media’s participation at the upcoming 2016 Licensing Expo in Las Vegas, NV later this month and positions ONE-PUNCH MAN for penetration into the substantial North American consumer market.…
Read MoreIn The Name Of The Moon Viz Media Announces Sailor Moon Crystal Set 1!
Series Based On The Classic SAILOR MOON Manga Arrives This Summer As A Limited Edition Combo Pack With 14 Uncut Episodes; Pre-Orders Available Now! VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor, publisher and licensor of anime and manga in North America, will delight anime fans as it announces the anticipated home media release this summer of SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL SET 1. Scheduled for release on August 16th, SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL SET 1 will be available as a special Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack as well as a multi-disc Standard Edition DVD Set.…
Read MoreViz Media Announces A Big Digital Anime Update For May!
Catch The Latest Streamed Episodes Of All New JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE And TERRAFORMARS, HUNTER X HUNTER Subs, As Well As New SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL And NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Simulcasts VIZ Media moves into May with a brand new digital anime update highlighted by a variety of exciting new premieres and simulcast episodes. This month offers new Season 3 episodes from BAKUMAN, new Season 1 adventures of HUNTER X HUNTER, the continuing supernatural action of Season 3 of JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: DIAMOND IS UNBREAKABLE as well as newly added Season 2 episodes…
Read MoreViz Media Launches Shojo Manga Series – The Heires And The Chauffeur!
Intriguing New Series About Social Class And Forbidden Love Debuts In Print And Digitally In May VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor, publisher and licensor of manga and anime in North America, expands its shojo manga roster with the May 3rd launch of THE HEIRESS AND THE CHAUFFEUR, a new 2-volume series by creator Keiko Ishihara depicting the romance between a turn-of-the-century heiress and her devoted servant. THE HEIRESS AND THE CHAUFFEUR is rated ‘T’ for Teens and will be released under the Shojo Beat imprint with an MSRP…
Read MoreThe Legend of Zelda Legendary Edition Manga Omnibus is Coming!!!
VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE LEGEND OF ZELDA™: LEGENDARY EDITION MANGA OMNIBUS RELEASE Beloved Manga Series Based On The Classic Nintendo® Video Game Franchise Returns In New Deluxe 2-In-1 Editions VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America brings back the celebrated manga (graphic novel) series for THE LEGEND OF ZELDA on November 1st. THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: LEGENDARY EDITION is a new series of 2-in-1 releases of the classic 10-volume fantasy adventure. THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: LEGENDARY EDITION each contain two complete volumes…
Read MoreI Am A Hero Trailer – The “Walking Dead” of Japan!
A mentally unhinged manga artist witnesses the beginning of a zombie outbreak in Tokyo, and he’s certain of only two things: he’s destined to be the city’s hero, and he possesses something quite rare in Japan—an actual firearm! The Shogakukan Manga Award winner comes to Dark Horse! Contains I Am a Hero Japanese volumes 1 and 2. * Winner of the esteemed Shogakukan Manga Award! Probably the greatest zombie manga ever. —Jason Thompson (Manga: The Complete Guide) I AM HERO OMNIBUS VOLUME 1 Writer: Kengo Hanazawa Artist: Kengo Hanazawa Cover…
Read MoreHunterXHunter Premiering on Toonami
VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE PREMIERE OF HUNTER X HUNTER ON ADULT SWIM Reboot Of Fantasy Adventure Anime Series Based On Bestselling HUNTER X HUNTER Manga Launches With A Brand New English Dub Cast On Leading Animation Network April 16th VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, excites action/adventure fans as it announces the launch of the all new HUNTER X HUNTER anime series on Adult Swim’s Toonami. The first episode of the action-packed, supernatural adventure series will premiere on Saturday, April…
Read MoreVIZ Media Announces Acquisitions Of New Tokyo Ghoul, Naruto And Gangsta.!!!
VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES NEW TOKYO GHOUL, NARUTO AND GANGSTA. PUBLISHING ACQUISITIONS Catch The Release Of Three New Original Prose Novels For TOKYO GHOUL And NARUTO As Well As A GANGSTA. Manga Spin-Off Series VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, expands its novel and manga publishing roster with the addition of several noteworthy new title acquisitions set for release beginning later this year. Fans of the best-selling TOKYO GHOUL manga series will not want to miss the Fall debut of the first of three…
Read MoreDragon Ball FULL COLOR Freeza Arc in Print & Digital NEXT MONTH!!!
VIZ MEDIA RELEASES DRAGON BALL FULL COLOR: FREEZA ARC IN BOLD PRINT AND DIGITAL EDITIONS Major Story Arc Of Akira Toriyama’s Bestselling Action Adventure Series Arrives In A Vivid Large-Size Color Manga Edition Next Month! VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media) is the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America. Next month, on Tuesday, May 3rd, they offer a vibrant dose of Akira Toriyama’s most famous manga (graphic novel) series – DRAGON BALL – with the release of DRAGON BALL FULL COLOR: FREEZA ARC! In this new…
Read MoreOne Punch Man Season 1 Discussion
Chris, DarkAvengerC86 & Jeremy, Mr. J’s Comic Reviews get together to discuss the first season of One Punch Man. The hype, the characters, the story, the Manga, and their hopes for Season 2. Let us know in the comments what you think of this One Punch Man Discussion and don’t forget to follow us on Twitter for the latest Previews, Reviews, News and Interviews
Read MoreKickstart the Week(end) with Age of Revolution: Volume One
By: Nicole D’Andria This time I’m kickstarting the week with Age of Revolution: Volume One. This Cosmic Anvil publication is a Welsh-based fantasy manga-inspired comic book series. I spoke with the writer and the artist of Age of Revolution, who are also the founders of Cosmic Anvil. Age of Revolution: Volume One is set in an alternate world where all scientific knowledge has been erased from humankind’s mind. This spawned two factions of believers. There are the Scientists, people who believe they are meant to rediscover the science that has…
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