Viz Media
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Relive the action: VIZ Media's Ninjas, Samurai & Roosters panel from ECCC '25 is available to watch now
Didn't get enough of all the excited anime teases from VIZ media at this year's Emerald City Comic Con? Missed the panel altogether? Don't worry, Popverse has your back
April 28, 2025
Grant DeArmitt
News
One Piece and Naruto publisher VIZ Media is preparing for a global expansion with a new boss
Brad Woods will take over the top spot at VIZ Media, taking over from Ken Sasaki after 13 years.
March 31, 2025
Graeme McMillan
News
Horror icon Junji Ito has a new short story collection titled Moan coming in October 2025 from Viz Media
With a mix of eldritch and body horror in the stories, this is a good sample of what Junji Ito is all about
January 29, 2025
Trent Cannon
News
An official Naruto Shippuden cookbook is coming out in Fall 2025 to satisfy all your ninja appetites
Naruto Shippuden: The Official Cookbook has been announced by Viz Media and will include classics like ramen to try out.
January 29, 2025
Trent Cannon
News
A lost piece of One Piece lore is finally getting an official English language release after five years
The novel was first published in April 2020, so we've waited more than five years to read this piece of One Piece backstory
January 27, 2025
Trent Cannon
News
Viz Media has quietly added hundreds of Naruto anime episodes and every movie to YouTube just in time for the holidays
Also added are Sailor Moon, Death Note, and Ranma 1/2 for US fans to stream for free.
November 27, 2024
Trent Cannon
News
The heads of VIZ Media, BOOM! Studios, WEBTOON, and DSTLRY are coming together for Popverse Think Tank at NYCC 2024!
Be in the room with the decision-makers behind the biggest comics in the world with Popverse Think Tank, at NYCC 2024
September 18, 2024
Chris Arrant
Guides
Spoilers!My Hero Academia ending explained: The superhero manga's final chapters had a stunning end
The final chapter of one of the most popular manga ever has finally landed.
August 05, 2024
Trent Cannon
News
Who is the greatest ninja in comics? Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto could finally settle that debate
Yes, its a weird idea but we honestly think it will work.
July 23, 2024
Trent Cannon
News
RWBY isn't dead, as Warner Bros. Discovery sells it off to VIZ Media
Nothing is set in stone, but at least there is hope
July 08, 2024
Trent Cannon
News
Can't wait for the Sakamoto Days anime? A spin-off manga is coming this July titled Sakamoto Holidays
We're holding out hope for a beach episode.
June 03, 2024
Trent Cannon
News
The uncensored Sailor Moon dub is coming to Cartoon Network for the first time via Toonami Rewind
The original dub is a racist and homophobic page in anime history
May 20, 2024
Trent Cannon
News
The official Magic: The Gathering manga is finally coming to North America - with a new, exclusive card!
Tap this for manga.
May 08, 2024
Chris Arrant
News
Marvel and VIZ Media are coming together to bridge the manga/superhero divide (and promote their digital services)
Two of the giants in comic publishing, Marvel and VIZ, make a rare partnership we'd love to see more of.
April 16, 2024
Graeme McMillan
Guides
My Hero Academia watch order: Explore the superhero anime and manga saga in order with our easy guide
Go Plus Ultra with our watch order for the incredibly popular My Hero Academia anime
March 08, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
Manga fans rejoice! VIZ Media has a shiny new manga mobile app with day-and-date release concurrent with manga's Japan debut
15 titles will be simultaneously published in English and Japanese
February 21, 2024
Graeme McMillan
News
X-Men: The Animated Series manga is returning in 2024 remastered and with a deluxe edition!
The long-unavailable classic returns, alongside other classic Marvel manga, thanks to a new collaboration with VIZ Media
February 05, 2024
Fran Ruiz
News
The first trailer for the new My Hero Academia movie has a surprise All Might imitator wreaking havoc
Izuku Midoriya returns to the big screen.
January 29, 2024
Fran Ruiz
Features
The most popular comics of 2023 (including comic books, graphic novels, and manga)
In terms of collected editions and graphic novels, manga dominated the market, but the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fought through
January 29, 2024
Graeme McMillan
News
Celebrate One Piece on March 12 with manga publisher's big plans
3 big One Piece manga releases - plus book store decorations!
January 29, 2024
Chris Arrant
Features
The Shonen Jump app shows that digital comics don't have to suck
Get caught up with One Piece, Dragon Ball, and Chainsaw Man without breaking the bank.
January 25, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
Fist of the North Star watch order: How - and where - to watch the legendary post-apocalyptic anime
Omae wa mou shindeiru
January 20, 2024
Trent Cannon
Features
Watch now!Watch the official Dragon Ball Special Panel from NYCC 2023
It was a big New York Comic Con 2023 for fans of Dragon Ball; and you can watch the panel here. Brought to you by Tumblr. Welcome back.
January 17, 2024
Chris Arrant
Guides
One Punch Man: How to watch the complete One Punch Man anime in order
What's the matter? You don't like udon?
December 18, 2023
Fran Ruiz
Features
Naruto: The release date, plot, and more of the new 20th anniversary episodes
Feel the nostalgia as Team 7 returns for Naruto's big day!
November 21, 2023
Dion Dassanayake
News
An unfinished One Piece manga chapter was released to stick to deadlines
One Piece Chapter 1098 will reportedly have pages without color or line art.
November 09, 2023
Trent Cannon
Features
Naruto cast member is finally watching the series for the first time
One of Naruto’s voice actors has never watched the series before, despite playing one of the most prominent characters.
November 06, 2023
Joshua Lapin-Bertone
Features
Watch as VIZ Media, Yen Press, and Kodansha staff talk about the manga industry and your library
Watch as manga industry experts from Yen Press, Viz Media, and Kodansha discuss the value of manga in libraries
August 25, 2023
Chris Arrant
Guides
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: How (and where) to watch the outrageous anime series
Get in on the action with this JoJo's Bizarre Adventure watch guide
July 25, 2023
Latonya Pennington
Features
The hit anime Bleach is done it all - and now has a coffee shop in LA
VIZ Media brings the popular anime sequel to Matte Black Coffee in LA for an unforgettable fan experience.
July 20, 2023
Grant DeArmitt
News
Is Viz Media raising prices on its manga volumes?
According to reports, Viz is upping the price of a manga volume by two dollars at the start of 2024
June 19, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Free Comic Book Day 2023: How (and where) to get free comic books from Marvel, DC, Scholastic, and more
When is Free Comic Book Day? What titles are free? The answers you're looking for are here
May 06, 2023
Graeme McMillan
Features
Full Panel VideoVIZ Media’s Urian Brown leads the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War panel at NYCC - stream it live right here!
Episode One of the upcoming series Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is coming to the Empire Stage - and there's people here to talk about it!
October 11, 2022
Grant DeArmitt
Features
Romance, sports, cats, and elves: The best and worst manga panel at NYCC'22
The manga experts of New York Comic Con talk the best and worst of 2022
October 08, 2022
Chloe Maveal
News
Manga giant VIZ Media reveals Summer 2023 print releases at New York Comic Con 2022
The famed manga publisher delights fans with a preview of what's to come
October 08, 2022
Chloe Maveal
Features
Full Panel VideoUltraman’s Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi Join NYCC’s VIZ panel - watch it here!
Calling all manga fans! VIZ has taken over Room 405 for a panel unlike any you’ve ever seen, featuring the creative team behind the upcoming Ultraman manga, Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi!
October 07, 2022
Grant DeArmitt