VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE HILARIOUS NEW MANGA SERIES "NARUTO: CHIBI SASUKE’S SHARINGAN LEGEND"

UCHIHA SASUKE NO SHARINGAN DEN © 2014 by Masashi Kishimoto, Kenji Taira/SHUEISHA Inc.

Naruto’s Rival Returns – Cuter Than Ever And

Ready For New Action Packed Adventures!

VIZ Media has announced the launch of NARUTO: CHIBI SASUKE'S SHARINGAN LEGEND, a hilarious spin-off of the world’s most popular ninja manga series, NARUTO, on September 5 th.

NARUTO: CHIBI SASUKE'S SHARINGAN LEGEND is written by Kenji Taira. The series is rated ‘T’ for Teens and will be published in print and digital editions under the Shonen Jump imprint; Volume 1 will carry a print MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN.

NARUTO: CHIBI SASUKE'S SHARINGAN LEGEND will be available digitally via VIZ.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and Google Play Store. Subsequent volumes of the series, which is also continuing in Japan, will be published in English on a quarterly basis.

Uchiha Sasuke, the brooding loner who will do anything to avenge his clan and kill his older brother… Yes, this is that story, but with a funny twist! In NARUTO: CHIBI SASUKE'S SHARINGAN LEGEND the characters and story have been flipped on their heads, all for the sake of comedy! With his Taka teammates Suigetsu, Karin and Jugo, Sasuke travels the land and gets into all kinds of wacky adventures. This is a side of Sasuke you’ve never seen before. One bit of advice: do not mock the Uchiha!

“Naruto’s best friend and rival, Sasuke, returns in this hijinks-filled new series,” says Alexis Kirsch, Editor. “We hope fans enjoy the ‘chibi’ art-style that adds to the hilarious flavor of the series, and takes the NARUTO canon in a fun new direction!”

NARUTO manga series creator, Masashi Kishimoto, was first inspired to become a manga artist in elementary school when he read DRAGON BALL. After spending time in art college, he won the Hop Step Award for new manga artists with his story Karakuri. After considering various genres for his next project, Kishimoto decided on a story steeped in traditional Japanese culture. His first version of NARUTO, drawn in 1997, was a one-shot story about fox spirits; his final version, which debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1999, quickly became the most popular ninja manga in the world. The series would also spawn multiple anime series, movies, novels, video games and more. Having concluded NARUTO in late 2014, Masashi Kishimoto has kept himself busy with the side stories such as NARUTO: THE SEVENTH HOKAGE AND THE SCARLET SPRING and writing the story for the latest NARUTO anime movie, BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE, both of which focus on the title character's son, Boruto.

For additional information on NARUTO and other manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, visit VIZ.com.

NARUTO: SASUKE’S STORY - SUNRISE is available now

NARUTO SASUKE-SHINDEN RAIKOHEN © 2015 by Masashi Kishimoto, Shin Towada/SHUEISHA Inc.

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES NEW NARUTO

NOVEL WITH THE RELEASE OF

NARUTO: SASUKE’S STORY - SUNRISE

Latest NARUTO Novel Focuses On Naruto’s Best Friend And

Rival From Masashi Kishimoto’s Smash Hit Manga Series

VIZ Media adds a brand new addition to the continuing series of NARUTO novels with the debut of NARUTO: SASUKE’S STORY – SUNRISE.

Readers are invited to join Sasuke Uchiha on his journey to atone for his sins following the conclusion of the Great Ninja War. SASUKE’S STORY – SUNRISE will be available in print and digital editions. The novel was written by Shin Towada and features original cover art by NARUTO creator, Masashi Kishimoto.

NARUTO: SASUKE’S STORY – SUNRISE
MSRP: $10.99 U.S. / $14.99 CAN / $6.99 Digital • Available Now!
The Great Ninja War has ended, but to untangle the mystery that remains, Sasuke sets out on a journey – a journey that he hopes will allow him to atone for his sins. During his travels, those ninja faithful to the avenger Sasuke bring about tragedy. Meanwhile danger closes in on the villages of Konoha, Kiri, and Kumo, where red eyes burn with hatred. What is the future Sasuke stares down?

Currently available NARUTO novels include NARUTO: KAKASHI’S STORY, NARUTO: SHIKAMARU’S STORY, NARUTO: SAKURA’S STORY, NARUTO: ITACHI’S STORY – DAYLIGHT and NARUTO: ITACHI’S STORY – MIDNIGHT.

Manga author/artist Masashi Kishimoto was born in 1974 in rural Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Like many kids, he was first inspired to become a manga artist in elementary school when he read Dragon Ball. After spending time in art school, he won the Hop Step Award for new manga artists with his story, Karakuri. After considering various genres for his next project, Kishimoto decided on a story steeped in traditional Japanese culture. His first version of NARUTO, drawn in 1997, was a one-shot story about fox spirits; his final version, which debuted in Japan in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1999, quickly became the most popular ninja manga in the world. The series would also spawn multiple anime series, movies, novels, video games and more. Having concluded the series in late 2014, Masashi Kishimoto has kept himself busy this year with the side story, NARUTO: THE SEVENTH HOKAGE AND THE SCARLET SPRING, and writing the story for the latest NARUTO movie, BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE, both of which focus on the title character's son, Boruto.

VIZ Media is the North American master licensor for NARUTO and publishes the bestselling NARUTO manga series in print and digitally and also distributes the NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime series and feature films. For additional information on NARUTO and other manga titles published by VIZ Media, visit VIZ.com.

VIZ Media announces digital manga update for May 2016

BORUTO © 2016 by Masashi Kishimoto, Mikio Ikemoto, Ukyo Kodachi/SHUEISHA Inc.

VIZ MEDIA STARTS OFF SPRING WITH A BRAND

NEW DIGITAL MANGA UPDATE AND NEW

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP SERIES FOR MAY

Catch The Launch Of A New BORUTO Series In WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP,

NARUTO: SAKURA’S STORY, THE HEIRESS AND THE CHAUFFEUR

And DRAGON BALL FREEZA ARC Full-Color Edition

As Well As A Special VIZ Media 30th Anniversary Sale

VIZ Media continues to deliver spring reading excitement, drama and adventure as the company announces brand new digital manga updates for May.

This month fans and readers can catch the launch of three notable new series and releases. NARUTO: SAKURA’S STORY, the third book in a series of original novels, depicts the story of Sakura Haruno, a faithful and skilled member of Naruto’s team. The shojo drama depicting the romance between a turn-of-the-century heiress and her servant unfolds in THE HEIRESS AND THE CHAUFFEUR while the martial arts action of the classic DRAGON BALL returns in a vivid new way with the release of the DRAGON BALL FULL COLOR FREEZA ARC. All three new titles are now available.

Fans won’t want to miss today’s issue of WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP, which will feature the first chapter of a brand new BORUTO manga series. The new series will be supervised by the creator of NARUTO, Masashi Kishimoto, and written and illustrated by those deeply involved in the NARUTO universe. New chapters of this series, which follows the adventures of Naruto's son, will be available each month on the same day they come out in Japan! Visit http://shonenjump.viz.com/ for more information and access to WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP content.

This summer, VIZ Media celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the founding of the company. As a prelude to the many consumer promotions that will be offered throughout the summer to commemorate this important milestone, VIZ Media unveils a special 30th Anniversary Flash Manga Sale. The sale will celebrate titles from VIZ Media’s classic collections and introduce readers to the next generation!

Set to launch this month the Anniversary Flash Manga Sale offers discounts on select titles. The ongoing weekly flash sales will offer manga titles that will be categorized and offered under a variety of themes, which will be announced throughout the month.

New May 2016 Digital Manga Series Include:

THE HEIRESS AND THE CHAUFFEUR Vol. 1 • Rated ‘T’ for Teens •
DIGITAL MSRP: $6.99 (U.S. / CAN) • Now Available
Sayaka wears a crimson ribbon that signals she is at the top of her class, and her classmates all revere her. So when Narutaki ignores decorum and breaks school rules to protect Sayaka, will she stand by him or dismiss him as the school demands?

DRAGON BALL FULL COLOR FREEZA ARC Vol. 1 • Rated ‘A’ for All Ages •
DIGITAL MSRP: $12.99 (U.S. / CAN) • Now Available
After his epic battle with Vegeta, Son Goku and his friends must obtain the wish-granting Dragon Balls in order to resurrect their fallen allies! Their search will take them all the way to the planet Namek, where the evil Freeza and his minions are slaughtering the Namekians in order to fulfill Freeza’s wish for immortality. What will it take to defeat this great evil?

NARUTO SAKURA-HIDEN SHIREN,HARUKAZE NI NOSETE © 2015 by Masashi Kishimoto, Tomohito Ohsaki/SHUEISHA Inc.

NARUTO: SAKURA’S STORY • Rated ‘T’ for Teens •
DIGITAL MSRP: $6.99 (U.S. / CAN) • Now Available
The Great Ninja War did not only harm adults, but left many damaged children behind. Medical ninja Sakura travels the land, opening clinics dedicated to healing children of the mental trauma they experienced. She learns of a series of attacks against Konoha, and her investigation leads to an impossible conclusion: Sasuke is the terrorist mastermind behind them all! Using her skills and her heart, Sakura strives to clear Sasuke’s name and bring the real perpetrator to justice.

Additional digital manga updates for May include new volumes for 12 continuing VIZ Media series. Notable digital debuts include not-to-be-missed volumes for BLUE EXORCIST (Vol. 15), MY HERO ACADEMIA (Vol. 4), NISEKOI (Vol. 15), ONE PIECE (Vol. 78), along with new VIZ Signature releases for TERRA FORMARS (Vol. 12) and ULTRAMAN (Vol. 4). New shojo manga additions include KIMI NO TODOKE (Vol. 24), and MAID SAMA 2-in-1 (Vol. 4).

The free VIZ Manga App continues to be the top application for reading digital manga and features a massive library of the most popular series in the world. Through the innovative VIZ Manga digital platform registered users are able to use one account to view their purchased manga across more devices than ever. New series and volumes are added every Tuesday. Fans can also find these titles and more for the NOOK, Kindle Fire, and Kobo eReaders, as well as in the ComiXology, iBooks and Google Play Stores.

Most manga volumes are available for purchase and download in the U.S. and Canada within the VIZ Manga application starting from only $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) each. Readers can also explore free Chapter 1 previews of every series. For more information, please visit VIZManga.com or www.VIZ.com/apps.

To learn more about VIZ Manga, visit www.vizmanga.com.

New Naruto novel NARUTO: SAKURA’S STORY coming May 3rd

NARUTO SAKURA-HIDEN SHIREN,HARUKAZE NI NOSETE © 2015 by Masashi Kishimoto, Tomohito Ohsaki/SHUEISHA Inc.

VIZ MEDIA DELIVERS AN ACTION PACKED NEW

NARUTO NOVEL TO READERS WITH THE DEBUT OF

NARUTO: SAKURA’S STORY

Latest Novel In A Series Of Original Stories Focusing On Key

Characters From Masashi Kishimoto’s Smash Hit

Ninja Manga Series - NARUTO

VIZ Media has announced the release of NARUTO: SAKURA’S STORY, the third book in a series of original novels focusing on key characters from the widely acclaimed ninja action anime/manga franchise.

NARUTO: SAKURA’S STORY debuts in print and digitally on May 3rd and was written by Takashi Yano and Tomohito Ohsaki. The novel is based on characters and concepts by original NARUTO creator Masashi Kishimoto.

Allies and enemies from the famed NARUTO series take center stage in these fast-paced adventures, with each novel focusing on a particular clan mate, ally, team…or villain. The latest book depicts the story of Sakura Haruno, a faithful and skilled member of Team 7 and the primary lead female character in the NARUTO canon.

NARUTO: SAKURA’S STORY
MSRP: $10.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN / $6.99 Digital • Available May 3rd
The Great Ninja War did not only harm adults, but left many damaged children behind. Medical ninja Sakura travels the land, opening clinics dedicated to healing children of the mental trauma they experienced. She learns of a series of attacks against Konoha, and her investigation leads to an impossible conclusion: Sasuke is the terrorist mastermind behind them all! Using her skills and her heart, Sakura strives to clear Sasuke’s name and bring the real perpetrator to justice.

Also don’t miss NARUTO: KAKASHI’S STORY and NARUTO: SHIKAMARU’S STORY the first two books in the series of NARUTO novels, available now in print and also digitally.

Manga author/artist Masashi Kishimoto was born in 1974 in rural Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Like many kids, he was first inspired to become a manga artist in elementary school when he read Dragon Ball. After spending time in art school, he won the Hop Step Award for new manga artists with his story, Karakuri. After considering various genres for his next project, Kishimoto decided on a story steeped in traditional Japanese culture. His first version of NARUTO, drawn in 1997, was a one-shot story about fox spirits; his final version, which debuted in Japan in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1999, quickly became the most popular ninja manga in the world. The series would also spawn multiple anime series, movies, novels, video games and more. Having concluded the series in late 2014, Masashi Kishimoto has kept himself busy this year with the side story, Naruto: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring, and writing the story for the latest NARUTO movie, BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE, both of which focus on the title character's son, Boruto.

VIZ Media is the North American master licensor for NARUTO and publishes the bestselling NARUTO manga series in print and digitally and also distributes the NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime series and feature films. Additional information on NARUTO is available at www.Naruto.com.

VIZ Media announces plans to publish new title acquisitions later in 2016

TOKYO GHOUL © 2011 by Sui Ishida/SHUEISHA Inc.

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 is expanding 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 new original prose novels. Each novel will focus on lead characters from the popular horror manga series and feature original illustrations and cover art by series creator, Sui Ishida. VIZ Media continues to expand its collection of NARUTO original prose novels with the release of a trio of books focusing on the Uchiha brothers, Itachi and Sasuke.

VIZ Media also adds a new manga publishing acquisition to its library as it announces the debut this Winter of GANGSTA.: CURSED, a spin-off series based on the stylish manga crime thriller GANGSTA. A prequel to the original series featuring the backstory of the character Marco Adriano, GANGSTA.: CURSED is written by Kohske and illustrated by Syuhei Kamo.

New TOKYO GHOUL Publishing Acquisitions

TOKYO GHOUL: DAYS, Vol. 1 • Debuts Fall 2016
TOKYO GHOUL: VOID, Vol. 2 • Debuts Early 2017
TOKYO GHOUL: PAST, Vol. 3 • Forthcoming
MSRP: $12.99 U.S. ea / $14.99 CAN ea

TOKYO GHOUL: DAYS (Vol. 1) chronicles six all-new stories from the TOKYO GHOUL universe. TOKYO GHOUL: VOID (Vol. 2) depicts the aftermath six months after a major event in the TOKYO GHOUL manga. In the TOKYO GHOUL manga series, Ghouls live among us, the same as normal people in every way—except their craving for human flesh. Ken Kaneki is an ordinary college student until a violent encounter turns him into the first half-human half-ghoul hybrid. Trapped between two worlds, he must survive Ghoul turf wars, learn more about Ghoul society and master his new powers.

New NARUTO Publishing Acquisitions

NARUTO: ITACHI’S STORY – DAYLIGHT, Vol. 1 • Debuts Fall 2016
NARUTO: ITACHI’S STORY – MIDNIGHT, Vol. 2 • Debuts Winter 2016
NARUTO: SASUKE’S STORY – SUNRISE • Debuts Spring 2017
MSRP: $10.99 U.S. ea / $12.99 CAN ea

Three new NARUTO novels focusing on the Uchiha brothers, Itachi and Sasuke! Features original cover art by NARUTO creator Masashi Kishimoto.

Also catch other NARUTO original prose novels available now including NARUTO: KAKASHI’S STORY and NARUTO: SHIKAMARU’S STORY.

Additional New Manga Publishing Acquisitions
 
GANGSTA.: CURSED, Vol. 1 • Rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers •
MSRP: $12.99 U.S. / $14.99 CAN • Debuts Winter 2016

A new series depicting prequel stories for several of the main characters featured in the original GANGSTA. manga series. In GANGSTA.: CURSED, the man named Marco Adriano is a loyal and beloved member of the Cristiano Family, helping them protect the persecuted Twilight population in the city of Ergastulum. But he was once a boy codenamed “Spas,” raised as a Hunter and assigned to the Destroyers Second Group for a single purpose: to track down and kill Twilights. For more information on titles available from VIZ Media, visit www.VIZ.com.

VIZ brings all 10 Naruto titles to the Steam multimedia delivery platform

THE LAST: NARUTO THE MOVIE

© 2002 MASASHI KISHIMOTO/2007 SHIPPUDEN © NMP 2014

VIZ MEDIA’S NARUTO FEATURE FILM CATALOG TO

HEAT UP STEAM MULTIMEDIA CONTENT PLATFORM

Leading Content Platform - Steam – Offers The Intense Ninja

Action Of All 10 Movies From The NARUTO And

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Universes For Digital Purchase

VIZ Media brings the action and excitement of NARUTO to Steam, a leading interactive content delivery platform by software company, Valve Corporation.

All 10 full-length feature films from the NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN story arcs are available (English dubbed) for purchase and rental on Steam in the U.S. and Canada, including:

NARUTO THE MOVIE: NINJA CLASH IN THE LAND OF SNOW: 

© 2002 MASASHI KISHIMOTO  © NMP 2004

• NARUTO THE MOVIE: NINJA CLASH IN THE LAND OF SNOW
• NARUTO THE MOVIE: LEGEND OF THE STONE GELEL
• NARUTO THE MOVIE: GUARDIANS OF THE CRESCENT MOON KINGDOM
• NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE
• NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE: BONDS
• NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE: THE WILL OF FIRE
• NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE: THE LOST TOWER
• NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE: BLOOD PRISON
• ROAD TO NINJA: NARUTO THE MOVIE
• THE LAST: NARUTO THE MOVIE

For a limited time only, a special promotional price will be available on the movies. Please visit http://store.steampowered.com/ to access these films.

“With its kinetic on-screen action and iconic characters, NARUTO has captivated millions of dedicated gamers and anime fans, and the movies are a wonderful complement to the content Steam offers its substantial user community,” says Brian Ige, Vice President, Animation. “We look forward to the future of this partnership.”

Steam is a leading content platform with thousands of titles and millions of members. Through Steam, fans can easily buy, play, share, modify, and build communities around Valve products as well as titles from other independent studios. Steam is available in 237 countries and 21 different languages. Since March 2015, Steam has also added more than 100 film titles, with more coming soon.

In the NARUTO manga and animated series, Naruto Uzumaki wants to be the best ninja in the land. He's done well so far, but Naruto knows he must train harder than ever and leaves his village for intense exercises that will push him to his limits. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN begins two and a half years later, when Naruto returns to find that everyone has been promoted up the ninja ranks – except him. Sakura’s a medic ninja, Gaara’s advanced to Kazekage, and Kakashi…well he remains the same. But pride isn’t necessarily becoming of a ninja, especially when Naruto realizes that Sasuke never returned from his search for Orochimaru. Plus, the mysterious Akatsuki organization is still an ever-present danger. As Naruto finds out more about the Akatsuki’s goals, he realizes that nothing in his universe is as it seems. Naruto is finding that he’s older, but will he also prove wiser and stronger?

VIZ Media is the North American master licensor for NARUTO and distributes the NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime series and feature films as well as publishes the bestselling NARUTO manga series in print and digitally.

Additional information on NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN is available at www.Naruto.com.

For more information on anime titles available from VIZ Media, visit www.VIZ.com.

VIZ announces release of NARUTO: SHIKAMARU’S STORY

NARUTO SHIKAMARU-HIDEN YAMI NO SHIJIMA NI UKABU KUMO © 2015 by Masashi Kishimoto, Takashi Yano/SHUEISHA Inc.

VIZ MEDIA DELIVERS A BRAND NEW NARUTO

NOVEL TO READERS WITH THE DEBUT OF

NARUTO: SHIKAMARU’S STORY

New Novel Is The Second Release In A New Series

Focusing On Key Characters From Masashi Kishimoto’s

Smash Hit Ninja Action Series, NARUTO

VIZ Media delivers the next release in a continuing series of NARUTO prose novels focusing on key characters from the internationally acclaimed ninja action series.

NARUTO: SHIKAMARU’S STORY was written by author Takashi Yano and will be released in print and digitally in early February. The book tells the story of the current head of Team 10 and the Nara Clan and features original cover art by Masashi Kishimoto. Allies and enemies from the famed NARUTO series take center stage in these fast-paced adventures, with each novel focusing on a particular clan mate, ally, team…or villain.

NARUTO: SHIKAMARU’S STORY MSRP: $10.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN / $6.99 Digital • Available February 2nd Two years after the Great Ninja War, Shikamaru spends his days racing around, hands full as one of Konoha’s key protectors. Then, large numbers of ninja from every region are reported missing. Even Sai disappears. And the place where the missing shinobi end up is the mysterious empire, the Land of Silence. As a ninja, as an adult, to protect all that he is responsible for, Shikamaru must do battle with the shadow of a new generation.

Also don’t miss NARUTO: KAKASHI’S STORY, the first book in the series of NARUTO novels, available now in print and also digitally.

Manga author/artist Masashi Kishimoto was born in 1974 in rural Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Like many kids, he was first inspired to become a manga artist in elementary school when he read Dragon Ball. After spending time in art school, he won the Hop Step Award for new manga artists with his story, Karakuri. After considering various genres for his next project, Kishimoto decided on a story steeped in traditional Japanese culture. His first version of NARUTO, drawn in 1997, was a one-shot story about fox spirits; his final version, which debuted in Japan in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1999, quickly became the most popular ninja manga in the world. The series would also spawn multiple anime series, movies, novels, video games and more. Having concluded the series in late 2014, Masashi Kishimoto has kept himself busy this year with the side story, Naruto: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring, and writing the story for the latest NARUTO movie, BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE, both of which focus on the title character's son, Boruto.

VIZ Media is the North American master licensor for NARUTO and publishes the bestselling NARUTO manga series in print and digitally and also distributes the NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime series and feature films. Additional information on NARUTO is available at www.Naruto.com.

NARUTO's popularity continues to spread across Latin America

VIZ MEDIA CONTINUES TO SPREAD

THE POPULARITY OF NARUTO

ACROSS LATIN AMERICA

Venerable Ninja Action Adventure Anime Series

And Feature Films Attract Legions Of Ardent

Fans Across Pan-Latin American Market

VIZ Media continues to popularize the NARUTO anime franchise throughout Latin America, and has incubated a fervent and growing fan base for the venerable ninja action adventure property.

“NARUTO has become immensely popular internationally and resonates strongly with audiences across Latin America,” says Stephane Hellin, Senior Animation Licensing Manager, Latin America. “The Naruto character’s resilience and determination, combined with the series’ potent mix of action and adventure, have garnered legions of ardent fans and we see significant opportunities to grow the property across the entire region. We look forward to continuing to spread the popularity of the show and to developing additional new markets for NARUTO across Latin America.”

This past summer, VIZ Media premiered the tenth climactic anime feature film in the NARUTO franchise – THE LAST: NARUTO THE MOVIE – on 465 theatre screens across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Peru. More than 230,000 people attended.

VIZ Media has also licensed the NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime series to an array of prominent Spanish/Portuguese-language national broadcasters as part of its ongoing campaign to localize the series for the Pan-Latin American market. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN is currently syndicated in Brazil on PlayTV, in Chile on Etc.TV, in Columbia on CityTV, and in Nicaragua on TN8. Other Pan-Latin American regional streaming partners include, Claro Video and Netflix

VIZ Media will continue to cultivate the growth of NARUTO across Latin America and plans to add additional broadcast territories next year and also will develop the property for a wide range of officially licensed consumer products across the region.

In the NARUTO manga and animated series, Naruto Uzumaki wants to be the best ninja in the land. He's done well so far, but Naruto knows he must train harder than ever and leaves his village for intense exercises that will push him to his limits. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN begins two and a half years later, when Naruto returns to find that everyone has been promoted up the ninja ranks – except him. Sakura’s a medic ninja, Gaara’s advanced to Kazekage, and Kakashi…well he remains the same. But pride isn’t necessarily becoming of a ninja, especially when Naruto realizes that Sasuke never returned from his search for Orochimaru. Plus, the mysterious Akatsuki organization is still an ever-present danger. As Naruto finds out more about the Akatsuki’s goals, he realizes that nothing in his universe is as it seems. Naruto is finding that he’s older, but will he also prove wiser and stronger?

VIZ Media is the master licensee for NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime series and feature films in North and Latin America territories. Additional information on NARUTO is available at www.Naruto.com.

For more information on manga titles available from VIZ Media, visit www.VIZ.com.

Two NARUTO print releases set for January 5th

NARUTO: THE SEVENTH HOKAGE AND THE SCARLET SPRING Copyright: 

NARUTO GAIDEN -NANADAIME HOKAGE TO AKAIRO NO HANATSUZUKI- © 2015 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES A NEW ACTION-PACKED

NARUTO MANGA EPILOGUE AND THE RELEASE OF

THE FINAL MANGA SERIES BOX SET EDITION

NARUTO Box Set 3 Contains Series’ Exciting Concluding Volumes;

Find Out What Happens Next In

NARUTO: THE SEVENTH HOKAGE AND THE SCARLET SPRING 

Spin-Off Manga

VIZ Media has announced plans to kick off 2016 with a pair of exciting NARUTO releases.

Set for release in print on January 5th, NARUTO: THE SEVENTH HOKAGE AND THE SCARLET SPRING is the post-series spin-off to the world’s most popular ninja manga. A digital version is currently available via VIZManga.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and GooglePlay stores. Also set for release on January 5th will be the NARUTO Manga Box Set 3, which contains the thrilling concluding story arcs to the worldwide smash hit manga (graphic novel) series. Also included is an exclusive double-sided poster and a bonus booklet featuring a special NARUTO story and an interview with series creator Masashi Kishimoto. Both releases are rated “T” for Teen.

NARUTO: THE SEVENTH HOKAGE AND THE SCARLET SPRING

MSRP: $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN • Available January 5th!

Digital Edition Available Now For $6.99

In the years since the great ninja war, peace has bloomed in the ninja world, and a new generation has begun to take root. Naruto’s work as Hokage seems to be pretty mundane, but his son, Boruto, is constantly demanding attention. Luckily for Naruto, he can make clones of himself to babysit his son. But Sasuke’s daughter, Sarada, could be the target of a mysterious figure who has connections to the Uchiha clan!

NARUTO Manga Box Set: NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.

 NARUTO Manga Box Set 3

MSRP: $185.99 U.S. / $214.99 CAN • Available January 5th!

The third and final NARUTO Box Set contains the thrilling conclusion to one of the most popular manga series of all time. The set features Volumes 49-72 at a substantial savings over buying them individually, along with exclusive premiums.

Manga author/artist Masashi Kishimoto was born in 1974 in rural Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Like many kids, he was first inspired to become a manga artist in elementary school when he read DRAGON BALL. After spending time in art school, he won the Hop Step Award for new manga artists with his story, Karakuri. After considering various genres for his next project, Kishimoto decided on a story steeped in traditional Japanese culture. His first version of NARUTO, drawn in 1997, was a one-shot story about fox spirits; his final version, which debuted in Japan in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1999, quickly became the most popular ninja manga in the world. The series would also spawn multiple anime series, movies, novels, video games and more. Having concluded the series in late 2014, Masashi Kishimoto has kept himself busy this year with the side story, NARUTO: THE SEVENTH HOKAGE AND THE SCARLET SPRING, and writing the story for the latest NARUTO movie, BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE, both of which focus on the title character's son, Boruto.

VIZ Media is the North American master licensor for NARUTO and publishes the bestselling NARUTO manga series in print and digitally and also distributes the NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime series and feature films. Additional information on NARUTO is available at www.Naruto.com.

VIZ holiday anime gift suggestions

©Naoko Takeuchi/PNP, Toei Animation

VIZ MEDIA OFFERS ANIME ADVENTURES TO

FANS OF ALL AGES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

2015 Holiday Anime Gift Selections Include SAILOR MOON

Limited Edition Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Packs, A NARUTO Feature

Film, The Entire RANMA ½ Series In HD And More!

VIZ Media offers fans the opportunity to add anime action to holiday wish lists this year as it highlights a wide array of notable home media release available in Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack, Blu-ray, and Standard DVD editions.

Fans can join the heroic Sailor Guardians for interstellar adventures against the Wicked Dark Kingdom and Black Moon Clan in SAILOR MOON Blu-ray/DVD Combo Packs and Standard DVD releases for Season 1 and the first-half of Season 2 (SAILOR MOON R).

Catch the world’s most popular ninja, Naruto, in a new feature film, available on Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack and Standard DVD editions. THE LAST: NARUTO THE MOVIE is the ultimate story of Naruto as you knew him, the hero who was once an outcast, and the first chapter of the bond that will define his future. NARUTO fans also can add the latest episodic release to their home media collections with NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Uncut DVD Box Set 24.

Also don’t miss the classic gender-bending martial arts action comedy RANMA ½ as the entire series is now presented in 7 collectable limited edition box set editions, available for the first time in full 1080p high-definition resolution, as well as Standard DVD editions.

All-ages viewers are invited to enjoy all the action of the first 3 seasons of POKÉMON as VIZ Media offers special box set editions containing the entire series runs for POKÉMON SEASON 1: INDIGO LEAGUE, POKÉMON: ADVENTURES IN THE ORANGE ISLANDS and POKÉMON: THE JOHTO LEAGUE JOURNEYS.

SAILOR MOON Home Media Releases Available Now:

SAILOR MOON Season 1, Set 1
Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack MSRP: $79.98 U.S. / $93.99 CAN;
Standard DVD MSRP: $44.82 U.S. / $51.99 CAN
SAILOR MOON depicts the adventures of Usagi Tsukino, a cheerful 14-year-old schoolgirl who often finds herself in unwanted trouble. One day, she saves a talking cat named Luna from some mean kids, and her life is changed forever. Luna gives Usagi a magic brooch that transforms her into Sailor Moon, guardian of love and justice! Now Usagi must work with Luna to find the other Sailor Guardians and the Moon Princess, whose Legendary Silver Crystal is Earth’s only hope against the dark forces of the evil Queen Beryl!

The SAILOR MOON Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack features a deluxe, 6-disc collection (3 DVDs & 3 Blu-rays), containing Episodes 1-23, housed in a beautiful shimmery holofoil chipboard box. The set contains an array of exclusive extra features along with an 88-page full-color booklet filled with artwork, character profiles, an episode guide, lyrics, and more!

SAILOR MOON Season 1, Set 2
Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack MSRP: $69.99 U.S. / $81.99 CAN;
Standard DVD MSRP: $44.82 U.S. / $51.99 CAN
The conclusion of SAILOR MOON Season 1 contains Episodes 24-46 of the legendary anime series, along with a variety of bonus material and special premium packaging.

SAILOR MOON R Set 1
Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack MSRP: $79.98 U.S. / $93.99 CAN;
Standard DVD MSRP: $44.82 U.S. / $51.99 CAN
In Season 2, SAILOR MOON R, Usagi and her friends return to their normal lives after their epic battle, but the Sailor Guardians are called back into action when powerful new enemies appear. By the power of the Legendary Silver Crystal, Sailor Moon gains strength with a dazzling new attack and transformation. The coming battle won't be easy, but things get even more complicated when a mysterious pink-haired girl falls form the sky and goes after Mamoru!

The SAILOR MOON R Set 1 Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack contains a deluxe, 6-disc collection (3 DVDs & 3 Blu-rays), packaged in a beautiful reflective chipboard box. The Combo Pack features Episodes 47-68, presented in crisp 1080p video preserving the original 4:3 aspect ratio. The Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack also comes with a 96-page full-color episode guide.

Fans can also look forward to VIZ Media’s home media release of SAILOR MOON R Set 2 on December 29th! Pre-orders for SAILOR MOON R Set 2 are available now from all major online retailers. Fans that pre-order from Rightstuf.com will receive a special character card pack (while supplies last).

© 2002 MASASHI KISHIMOTO/2007 SHIPPUDEN © NMP 2014   

NARUTO Home Media Releases Available Now:

THE LAST: NARUTO THE MOVIE
Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack MSRP: $29.99ea U.S. / $37.48 CAN;
Standard DVD MSRP: $19.98 U.S. / $24.98 CAN
Two years have passed since the fated battle between Naruto and Sasuke in the Village Hidden in the Leaves. A comfortable peace has fallen over the village and the winter festival approaches with a bit more excitement than usual. Seasons of war have transformed Naruto and his friends into elite young warriors, but now they grow into the adults they were meant to be, forming bonds beyond friendship. The Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack also includes an exclusive art gallery and a limited edition full-color booklet. 

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN DVD SET 24 • MSRP: $44.82 U.S. / $51.99 CAN
In the latest NARUTO SHIPPUDEN home media release, Gaara leads the Fourth Company into battle against the previous Kage, including his own father. Meanwhile Naruto and Killer Bee face the reanimated Itachi Uchiha, who recognizes Naruto’s growth as a shinobi and his potential to rescue his brother, Sasuke, from his path of vengeance. Kabuto assumes control of Itachi to use his Mangekyo Sharingan, but Itachi's well of power is not yet drained. Battles rage, and all must face enemies – as well as friends – they never expected to see again! Set features Episodes 297-309 on 2 discs.

RANMA ½ Home Media Releases Available Now:

RANMA ½ Box Sets Vols. 1-7
Limited Edition Blu-ray MSRP: $54.97 U.S. / $63.99 CAN Each;
Standard DVD MSRP: $44.82 U.S. / $51.99 CAN Each
VIZ Media has released the entire gender-bending martial arts action comedy in the original Japanese series order across 7 Limited Edition Blu-ray and Standard Edition DVD Box Sets. RANMA ½ is based on the popular manga series originally created by Rumiko Takahashi. Notable bonus features include fan interviews highlighting the RANMA ½ phenomenon and episode summary booklets with each limited edition set.

POKÉMON Home Media Releases Available Now:

POKÉMON SEASON 1: INDIGO LEAGUE – THE COMPLETE COLLECTION
• DVD MSRP: $54.98 U.S. / $63.99 CAN
Take a trip back to the very beginning, when the adventures were just getting started! In POKÉMON: INDIGO LEAGUE, Ash Ketchum celebrates his tenth birthday and he's ready to do what many 10-year-olds in the Kanto region set out to do - become a Pokémon Trainer! Things don't go exactly the way he planned when he ends up with a Pikachu instead of a different partner Pokémon, and winning Gym Badges turns out to be much tougher than he thought. Luckily, he's got Gym Leaders Brock and Misty at his side, along with a bevy of new Pokémon friends, including Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander. POKÉMON Season 1: INDIGO LEAGUE - THE COMPLETE COLLECTION contains all 78 episodes (more than 27 hours) of this legendary POKÉMON season on 9 DVDs.

POKÉMON: ADVENTURES IN THE ORANGE ISLANDS – THE COMPLETE COLLECTION • DVD MSRP: $26.95 U.S. / $31.98 CAN
After a stop in Pallet Town, Ash, Misty and Brock set out to find a rare and mysterious Pokéball for Professor Oak. Their quest leads them to the Orange Islands, where Ash decides to battle in the Orange League Tournament. With new friends to meet, new Pokémon to discover, and tough new trainers to challenge them, the adventures never end for Ash and his friends! Set features 34 episodes on 3 discs.

POKÉMON: THE JOHTO LEAGUE JOURNEYS
• DVD MSRP: $44.82 U.S. / $51.99 CAN
In POKÉMON: THE JOHTO LEAGUE JOURNEYS, upon returning to Pallet Town, Ash and Misty reunite with Brock and set out on the next stage of their Pokémon journey – the Johto region! Though he still has an errand to run for Professor Oak, Ash jumps with both feet into the Johto League, taking on a couple of Gym Leaders and adding Pokémon like Totodile and Chikorita to his team. The set features the complete 41-episode series on 4 discs.

For more information on other anime titles from VIZ Media, visit www.VIZ.com.

BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE to screen in 200 theaters in U.S. on December 13th & 14th only

VIZ MEDIA, ELEVEN ARTS AND FATHOM EVENTS ANNOUNCE

BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE EVENT

IN CINEMAS FOR TWO DAYS ONLY!

Action-Filled Anime Adventure Depicts The Rebellious Son Of The Legendary

Ninja Naruto; Special Events on December 13th band 14th To Feature

A Special Introduction By NARUTO Creator Masashi Kishimoto

VIZ Media along with Los Angeles-based film distribution company ELEVEN ARTS and event cinema distribution leader FATHOM EVENTS, give NARUTO fans a final opportunity to catch BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE in cinemas as the critically acclaimed anime action feature plays at approximately 200 theaters across the U.S. on Sunday, December 13th at 12:55 p.m. local time and Monday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m. local time.

BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE will be presented with its original Japanese dialogue and English subtitles. For a comprehensive list of all participating theater locations and to purchase advance tickets, please visit: www.fathomevents.com or www.elevenarts.net.

To view a trailer for BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cvdv2GGnn0A

The BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE event will feature a special introduction and opening remarks by Masashi Kishimoto, the film’s executive producer and the creator of the bestselling manga series (also published by VIZ Media) on which the film’s characters are based, as well as Junko Takeuchi, the famed Japanese voice actor of the Naruto character. Their remarks were taped at the premiere of BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE at the Hammerstein Ballroom during the pair’s first-ever U.S. appearance at this year’s New York Comic Con. In BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE, famed ninja, Naruto Uzumaki protects the Hidden Leaf Village as the Seventh Hokage, while Boruto, his troublesome son, resents his father's responsibilities that take his time away from him. Seeing this, Sasuke takes Boruto under his wing, while Sasuke's only daughter, Sarada, dreams of being Hokage one day.

With Naruto as the Seventh Hokage, the Hidden Leaf Village plans to host the Chunin Exams to train new shinobi from the village and from their allied villages. Among the entrants are Sasuke's daughter, Sarada, Mitsuki, an exceptionally talented yet mysterious shinobi… and Boruto, Naruto's talented but impetuous son. Meanwhile, Sasuke who’s been on a mission in another dimension appears before Naruto to warn of a strange impending danger. Shrouded with an evil aura, Momoshiki and Kinshiki appear and attempt to assassinate Naruto. Petrified, Boruto is shielded by Naruto, only to disappear in front of Boruto's own eyes!

“BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE has been widely lauded by fans and critics alike and serves as a must-see capstone to the epic anime/manga series created by Masashi Kishimoto,” says Charlene Ingram, Senior Animation Marketing Manager. “Following all of the excitement that surrounded his appearance at the 2015 New York Comic Con, we’re honored to bring BORUTO back to every state and major city in the U.S. for its most extensive theatrical run ever. Don’t miss this special opportunity to catch all of the action and drama on the big screen!”

For more information on NARUTO anime, manga and feature film titles, visit: viz.com/naruto.

Official NARUTO online store launched by VIZ and GENERATOR

VIZ MEDIA PARTNERS WITH GENERATOR TO

LAUNCH OFFICIAL NARUTO ONLINE STORE

New Web Platform To Stock A Wide Array Of Officially Licensed

Products For The Smash Hit Ninja Action Property!

VIZ Media has announced the launch of the official NARUTO online store for US and Canada in partnership with digital marketing and eCommerce solutions provider, GENERATOR, a division of Sony DADC.

The NARUTO online store at shop.naruto.com is a comprehensive one-stop-shop for an extensive and unique collection of official NARUTO merchandise including anime and manga products, apparel, games and other licensed products and collectibles inspired by the massively popular ninja action property. VIZ Media is the global master licensor for NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN.

Notable featured NARUTO SHIPPUDEN products include:

• Apparel from Ripple Junction
• Collectible Japanese figures from Banpresto
• Belts and accessories from Buckle Down
• Headbands from Great Eastern
• Posters from Scorpio
• Shower curtains from Just Funky
• Deck building game from Cryptozoic

New NARUTO merchandise and other collectibles will be added regularly! Visit the site often for new products.

“The launch of the NARUTO online store powered by GENERATOR offers fans a fun new destination to shop for a comprehensive selection of official products,” says Kensuke Mase, VIZ Media’s Director of Consumer Products. “GENERATOR is a leader in developing cutting edge ecommerce platforms and we invite everyone to visit shop.naruto.com to explore all of the unique items that are available for purchase!”

“We are very excited to partner with VIZ Media to unveil the official web store for NARUTO,” says Dan Pelson, CEO, relentlessGENERATOR. “This dynamic property is adored by millions of ardent fans and they now have a secure and easy to navigate online platform stocked with scores of exciting licensed products. We look forward to NARUTO fans expanding their personal collections or finding that perfect gift for a friend or loved one for the upcoming holiday season.”

Created by Masashi Kishimoto, NARUTO was debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in Japan in 1999 and quickly became that country’s most popular ninja manga properties. The manga series (rated ‘T’ for Teens) and animated counterpart (NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN rated ‘TV-14’) are some of VIZ Media’s most successful titles and have captivated millions of fans across North America, Europe and South America.

In the NARUTO manga and animated series, Naruto Uzumaki wants to be the best ninja in the land. He's done well so far, but Naruto knows he must train harder than ever and leaves his village for intense training that will push him to his limits. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN begins two and a half years later, when Naruto returns to find that everyone has been promoted up the ninja ranks – except him. Sakura’s a medic ninja, Gaara’s advanced to Kazekage, and Kakashi… well he remains the same. But pride isn’t necessarily becoming of a ninja, especially when Naruto realizes that Sasuke never returned from his search for Orochimaru. Plus, the mysterious Akatsuki organization is still an ever-present danger. As Naruto finds out more about the Akatsuki’s goals, he realizes that nothing in his universe is as it seems. Naruto is finding that he’s older, but will he also prove wiser and stronger?

VIZ Media publishes the bestselling NARUTO manga series in print and digitally and also distributes the NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime series and feature films. Additional information on NARUTO is available at www.Naruto.com.

VIZ will expand Naruto Catalog with two releases in November 2015

UZUMAKI NARUTO ILLUSTRATIONS Copyright: 

NARUTO ILLUSTRATION BOOK UZUMAKI NARUTO © 2015 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.

 VIZ MEDIA EXPANDS THE NARUTO CATALOG WITH

UZUMAKI NARUTO: ILLUSTRATIONS ART BOOK

AND NARUTO: KAKASHI’S STORY NOVEL 

NARUTO Manga Creator Masashi Kishimoto’s Artwork Depicted In

Vivid New Oversized Book And In NARUTO: KAKASHI’S STORY,

The First Book In New Series Of Novels

VIZ Media gives NARUTO fans the opportunity to expand their personal collections with the release in November of UZUMAKI NARUTO: ILLUSTRATIONS, a new, full-color art book featuring works from the NARUTO series by its acclaimed creator, Masashi Kishimoto. Original NARUTO ninja adventures in fiction form are also set for release in early November as VIZ Media announces NARUTO: KAKASHI’S STORY, the first of a new series of NARUTO prose novels focusing on key characters from the series and complemented by original cover art by Masashi Kishimoto.

Masashi Kishimoto made his first-ever international professional appearance as an exclusive Guest of Honor at New York Comic Con 2015 this past month. The NARUTO manga series finale, Volume 72, was released in print and also digitally on October 6th, bringing the long-running ninja action adventure to its thrilling conclusion.

UZUMAKI NARUTO: ILLUSTRATIONS
MSRP: $19.99 U.S. / $22.99 CAN • Available November 3rd!
The third full-color art book from the hit manga series NARUTO! Experience Masashi Kishimoto's artwork in all of its colorful glory in this collection of images from the finale of the best-selling Naruto manga! Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi and all your favorite characters appear in nearly a hundred pages of gorgeous full-color images. The book also features commentary from Masashi Kishimoto, a beautiful double-sided poster and a sticker sheet!

NARUTO: KAKASHI'S STORY Copyright: 

NARUTO KAKASHI-HIDEN HYOTEN NO IKAZUCHI © 2015 by Masashi Kishimoto, Akira Higashiyama/SHUEISHA Inc.

NARUTO: KAKASHI’S STORY
MSRP: $10.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN • Available November 3rd!
In the first in a new series of prose novels straight from the worldwide smash hit franchise, Naruto’s allies and enemies take center stage in these fast-paced adventures, with each volume focusing on a particular series character.

In NARUTO: KAKASHI’S STORY, a year has passed since the Fourth Great Ninja War, and Kakashi’s appointment to Hokage looms. But first he heads to the Land of Waves for a dangerous mission rescuing hostages from a top secret airship. There he confronts a ninja whose heart is frozen by tragedy. Having lost both his friend’s eye and his greatest abilities, can Kakashi really protect anyone? What is the true meaning of the will of fire gained in the distant heavens? Kakashi finds these answers and more as he opens the door to a new ninja era.

Manga author/artist Masashi Kishimoto was born in 1974 in rural Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Like many kids, he was first inspired to become a manga artist in elementary school when he read Dragon Ball. After spending time in art school, he won the Hop Step Award for new manga artists with his story, Karakuri. After considering various genres for his next project, Kishimoto decided on a story steeped in traditional Japanese culture. His first version of NARUTO, drawn in 1997, was a one-shot story about fox spirits; his final version, which debuted in Japan in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1999, quickly became the most popular ninja manga in the world. The series would also spawn multiple anime series, movies, novels, video games and more. Having concluded the series in late 2014, Masashi Kishimoto has kept himself busy this year with the side story, Naruto: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring, and writing the story for the latest NARUTO movie, BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE, both of which focus on the title character's son, Boruto.

VIZ Media is the North American master licensor for NARUTO and publishes the bestselling NARUTO manga series in print and digitally and also distributes the NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime series and feature films. Additional information on NARUTO is available at www.Naruto.com.

VIZ Media is offering a brand new digital manga update for October 2015

NARUTO Vol. 72:
NARUTO © 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.

VIZ MEDIA STARTS OCTOBER WITH

A BRAND NEW DIGITAL MANGA UPDATE

Celebrate The Series Finale Of NARUTO With Special

Digital Bundles And Exclusive One-Shots; Catch The

Digital Launch Of 4 New Series And Latest

Additions To More Than 30 Other Titles!!

VIZ Media begins October with a brand new digital manga update. Manga fans and readers can look forward to the launch of 4 notable new manga titles that include NARUTO: THE SEVENTH HOKAGE AND THE SCARLET SPRING, a digital first one-shot featuring a riveting adventure with the world’s most popular ninja, the new supernatural shojo series, QQ SWEEPER, as well as the digital exclusive debuts for HIBIKI’S MAGIC and HANAKO AND THE TERROR OF ALLEGORY.

During October, VIZ Media marks the conclusion of Masashi Kishimoto’s celebrated manga series NARUTO with a selection of special manga bundles. The final installment of the series, Vol. 72, debuts digitally on October 6th. Fans are also invited to browse NARUTO manga bundles that chronologically present the entire groundbreaking series. A complete NARUTO manga bundle containing all 72 volumes is also available and features 2 free additional one-shot manga titles by Masashi Kishimoto – MARIO and BENCH. NARUTO digital manga bundles are available exclusively from VIZManga.com and ComiXology.

Other manga bundles available this month include BLUE EXORCIST, CASE CLOSED, A DEVIL AND HER LOVE SONG, TOKYO GHOUL and ONE-PUNCH MAN are also available to readers for a limited time exclusively from VIZManga.com and comiXology

Additional October digital manga updates also include new volumes for more than 30 continuing VIZ Media series. Included in the latest update are not-to-be-missed volumes for ASSASSINATION CLASSROOM (Vol. 6), FOOD WARS! (Vol. 8), ONE-PUNCH MAN (Vol. 8), DEADMAN WONDERLAND (Vol. 11) LIBRARY WARS (Vol. 14), SGT FROG (Vol. 18), WELCOME TO THE NHK (Vol. 6) and continuing shojo series such as THE DEMON PRINCE OF MOMOCHI HOUSE (Vol. 2), MY LOVE STORY (Vol. 6) along with many more! Also catch the exciting series finales for CLAYMORE (Vol. 27) and EUREKA SEVEN (Vol. 6).

New October 2015 Digital Manga Series Debuts:

NARUTO: THE SEVENTH HOKAGE AND THE SCARLET SPRING:
NARUTO GAIDEN © 2015 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.

NARUTO: THE SEVENTH HOKAGE AND THE SCARLET SPRING (One-Shot)
• Rated ‘T’ for Teens • DIGITAL MSRP: $6.99 (U.S. / CAN) • Available Now
A digital first release! Naruto was a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. Then he channeled that energy into learning amazing ninja techniques and saving the world! Now Naruto has achieved his dream of becoming the greatest ninja in the village, and his face sits atop the Hokage monument. But new troubles are bubbling up in the shinobi world…

QQ SWEEPER, Vol. 1 • Rated ‘T’ for Teens
• DIGITAL MSRP: $6.99 (U.S. / CAN) • Available Now
Kyutaro Horikita, the tall, dark and handsome cleaning expert of Kurokado High, is about to meet a sleeping maiden at the school: transfer student Fumi Nishioka! Fumi’s going to learn how to rid the school of nasty spirits with Kyutaro’s help, and her heart will surprisingly be “cleansed” too…!

HIBIKI’S MAGIC, Vol. 1 • Rated ‘T’ for Teens
• DIGITAL MSRP: $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) • Available Oct. 20th
A new digital exclusive! From the artist behind the .hack manga comes an inspiring tale about a young magician's assistant named Hibiki who's only magical talent seems to be making a perfect pot of tea...

HANAKO AND THE TERROR OF ALLEGORY, Vol. 1 • Rated ‘T+’ for Teens
• DIGITAL MSRP: $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) • Available Oct. 20th
A new digital exclusive just in time for Halloween! From Sakae Esuno, creator of Future Diary, comes a look into Japanese Horror that takes readers on a journey into the terror that lurks inside us all.

VIZ Media marks the conclusion of Masashi Kishimoto’s NARUTO manga series with a special selection of manga bundles.

The Following Digital Bundles Are Available Now Through October 31th

• NARUTO Vols. 1-16 $56.00
• NARUTO Vols. 17-27 $37.99
• NARUTO Vols. 28-44 $59.99
• NARUTO Vols. 45-61 $59.99
• NARUTO Vols. 62-72 $37.99
• NARUTO Complete Series (72 Vols.): $229.99 and includes 2 additional one-shot manga by creator Masashi Kishimoto – MARIO and BENCH (**Note – these titles are not available in-print and offered only via VIZManga.com and Comixology.) 

BENCH: Transfer student Yamaguchi Tsutomu has just joined the baseball team. Yamaguchi is overweight and can't run very fast, so the coach places him on the "D" team. Unlike the "A" team which is has nothing but aces, the "D" team is filled with baseball misfits who don't expect to see any playing time. Despite this setback, Yamaguchi is determined not to give up his dream of someday becoming a pro second baseman!

MARIO: Mario, half-Japanese and half-Italian born in the US, works as a hit man. One day he meets a female colleague, Saori, who does not talk to men and is asked to work together with her.

The free VIZ Manga App continues to be the top application for reading digital manga and features a massive library of the most popular series in the world. Through the innovative VIZ Manga digital platform registered users are able to use one account to view their purchased manga across more devices than ever. New series and volumes are added every Tuesday. Fans can also find these titles and more for the NOOK, Kindle Fire, and Kobo eReaders, as well as in the comiXology, iBooks and Google Play Stores.

Most manga volumes are available for purchase and download in the U.S. and Canada within the VIZ Manga application starting from only $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) each. Readers can also explore free Chapter 1 previews of every series. For more information, please visit VIZManga.com or www.VIZ.com/apps.

To learn more about VIZ Manga, visit www.vizmanga.com.

Additional screenings of BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE announced

VIZ MEDIA AND ELEVEN ARTS ADD ADDITIONAL THEATRICAL

SCREENINGS OF BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE IN 52 U.S. CITIES

Fans Can Now Catch New Anime Adventure Featuring

The Rebellious Son Of The Legendary Ninja

In More Than 100 U.S. Cities In October!

VIZ Media and Los Angeles-based film distribution company, ELEVEN ARTS, give anime fans and NARUTO lovers even more opportunities to catch the action-packed premiere of BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE. AMC Cinema and Carmike Cinemas will host the additional screenings at 52 additional U.S. cities starting on October 10^th. With this expansions, fans will be able to screen BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE in more than 100 U.S. cities as well as 9 major cities in Canada.

BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE will premiere with the original Japanese dialogue and English subtitles. For a full list of U.S. and Canadian theaters, specific screening dates times, and to purchase advance tickets, please visit: http://www.elevenarts.net/th_gallery/boruto-naruto-the-movie/.

Featuring the son of the world’s most popular ninja, BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE is executive produced by Masashi Kishimoto, the famed creator of the epic bestselling manga series (also published by VIZ Media) on which the film’s characters are based. BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE also features screenplay and character design by Kishimoto, and was directed by Hiroyuki Yamashita, with screenplay cooperation by Ukyou Kodachi; Chief Character Designers and Chief Animation Directors are Tetsuya Nishio and Hirofumi Suzuki.

In BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE, famed ninja, Naruto Uzumaki protects the Hidden Leaf Village as the Seventh Hokage, while Boruto, his troublesome son, resents his father's responsibilities that take his time away from him. Seeing this, Sasuke takes Boruto under his wing, while Sasuke's only daughter, Sarada, dreams of being Hokage one day. 

With Naruto as the Seventh Hokage, the Hidden Leaf Village plans to host the Chunin Exams to train new shinobi from the village and from their allied villages. Among the entrants are Sasuke's daughter, Sarada, Mitsuki, an exceptionally talented yet mysterious shinobi… and Boruto, Naruto's talented but impetuous son. Meanwhile, Sasuke who’s been on a mission in another dimension appears before Naruto to warn of a strange impending danger. Shrouded with an evil aura, Momoshiki and Kinshiki appear and attempt to assassinate Naruto. Petrified, Boruto is shielded by Naruto, only to disappear in front of Boruto's own eyes!

To view a trailer for BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE, please visit:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV8sAe3j-IU

Newly added BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE screenings include:

State	City	Theater
AL	Dothan	Carmike 12
AL	Hoover	Patton Creek 15
AL	Huntsville	Valley Bend 18
AZ	Surprise	Surprise Imax
CA CA	Oceanside Ontario	Mission Marketplace 13 Ontario Mills 30
DE	Dover	Carmike 14 Theater
FL	Bradenton	Royal Palm 20
FL FL	Hialeah Jacksonville	Hialeah 12 Regency 24
FL	Pensacola	Bayou 15
FL FL FL	St. Petersburg Miami Orlando	Muvico Sundial 19 + Imax Mall of Americas 14 Downtown Disney 24
FL	Tampa	Starlight 20
FL	West Melbourne	West Melbourne 12
FL	West Palm Beach	Parisian 20
GA	Atlanta	AMC Southlake Pavilion 24
GA	Columbus	Hollywood Ritz 13
GA	Conyers	Crossroads 16
GA	Dalton	Carmike 12
GA GA	Hiram Morrow	Carmike Cinemas Movies 278 Southlakes 24
IA	Des Moines	Southridge 12
IL	Rosemont	Rosemont 18
IN	FT. Wayne	Jefferson Point 18
IN	Indianapolis	Indianapolis 17 + Imax
IN	Plainfield	Metropolis 18
KS	Manhattan	Seth Childs 12
KY	Louisville	Stonybrook 20
MN	Oakdale	Oakdale Stadium 20
NC	Fayetteville	Patriot 14 + Imax
NC	Greensboro	Carmike 18
NC	Jacksonville	Carmike 16
NJ	Cranford	Cranford 5
NJ NV	Voorhees Las Vegas	Ritz 16 Town Square 18
PA	Allentown	Carmike 16 Theater
PA	Center Valley	Promenade 16
PA PA	Greensburg Bensalem	Carmike 15 Neshaminy 24
PA	Reading	Fairgrounds 10
SC	Columbia	Carmike 14
TN	Clarksville	Governor's Square 10
TN	Franklin	Thoroughbred 20
TN	Johnson City	Carmike 14
TN	Knoxville	Wynnsong 16
TX	El Paso	Carmike 16
TX	Houston	Yorktown 15
TX	Tyler	Carmike 14
VA	Winchester	Apple Blossom 12
WA	Kennewick	Carmike 12

For more information on NARUTO anime, manga and feature film titles, visit: viz.com/naruto.