English Voice Cast of BORUTO and SAILOR MOON coming to Comic-Con

BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE
© 2002 MASASHI KISHIMOTO/2007 SHIPPUDEN © BMP 2015

VIZ MEDIA WELCOMES THE ENGLISH VOICE CAST

OF BORUTO and SAILOR MOON

AT COMIC-CON 2017

Voice Actors From Some Of Anime’s Most Popular Series Join

VIZ Media For Official Panels And Autograph Sessions

VIZ Media will welcome talented English voice actors from the popular anime series BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS and SAILOR MOON for special appearances and panel discussions at Comic-Con International 2017.

Comic-Con International, which is one of the nation’s largest comic book, science fiction and pop culture events, will take place on July 19th–23rd at the San Diego Convention Center, in San Diego, CA. VIZ Media will be located in Booth #2813. Complete details on Comic-Con are available at: Comic-Con.org.

Join the English voice casts of two of VIZ Media’s most-loved anime series as they participate in panel discussions and autograph sessions throughout the convention.

Friday, July 21st

3:30pm – 4:30pm Shonen Jump Panel with Special Guests! Room 5AB
Come hang with your Shonen Jump pals and select English BORUTO voice actors! We'll be making announcements, discussing SJ manga, and giving you the chance to answer ridiculously easy trivia for prizes!

Catch key cast members from BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS. Scheduled to appear are:
• Amanda Celine Miller (Boruto)
• Cherami Leigh (Sarada)
• Robbie Daymond (Mitsuki)

5:30pm BORUTO English Voice Cast Autograph Session VIZ, Media Booth #2813
Stop by the VIZ Media booth after the panel for a special BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS voice cast signing. See the booth’s front desk for full details.

SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL t-shirt: 

©Naoko Takeuchi / PNP / KODANSHA / TOEI ANIMATION

Saturday, July 22nd

1:30pm – 2:30pm Official SAILOR MOON Panel, Room 5AB
Everyone's favorite Guardian of Love and Justice is back and better than ever! Join the SAILOR MOON team for all the can't-miss news and updates on the legendary anime series, as well as some special guest appearances!

Catch the cast of SAILOR MOON at the panel. Scheduled to appear are:
• Amanda Celine Miller (Sailor Jupiter)
• Cherami Leigh (Sailor Venus)
• Robbie Daymond (Tuxedo Mask)

3:30pm SAILOR MOON Voice Cast Autograph Session, VIZ Media Booth #2813
Catch the voice cast after the panel for a special signing session at the VIZ Media booth starting at 3:30pm! Stop by the booth’s front desk for full details.

For more information on BORUTO, SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL or other award-winning anime titles from VIZ Media, visit VIZ.com.

SAILOR MOON S PART 2 available on home video starting today

©Naoko Takeuchi/PNP, Toei Animation

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES HOME MEDIA RELEASE OF

SAILOR MOON S PART 2

Season 3 Of The Popular Anime Adventure Series Continues

This Summer With This All New Release!

VIZ Media invites SAILOR MOON and anime fans to dive into the latest episodes available on home media with the release of SAILOR MOON S Part 2 today, Tuesday, June 20th.

This set features the much anticipated second-half of Season 3, Episodes 109-127, of the beloved, classic anime series based on Naoko Takeuchi's original Sailor Moon manga series. SAILOR MOON S Part 2 will be available as a Blu-ray/DVD combo pack as well as a Standard Edition DVD only set.

Fans that order SAILOR MOON S Part 2 from RightStufAnime.com will receive a special set of ten art cards while supplies last.

In the latest episodes, Sailor Uranus and Neptune’s search for the three talismans has led them to become targets of the Witches 5, the Death Busters’ beautiful and deadly agents, who also seeks the talismans to summon the powerful Holy Grail! Now, Sailor Moon and the other Sailor Guardians are on a race against time to save their friends’ lives, and to prevent the power of the Holy Grail from falling into the wrong hands. Meanwhile, Chibi-Usa befriends a young girl named Hotaru, whose mysterious power quickly attracts the attention from both friend and foe. Is there a connection between Hotaru and the enemy? And who is the Messiah of Silence that is said to bring destruction? Will Sailor Moon’s new power be enough to protect the world from the coming Apocalypse?

The SAILOR MOON S Part 2 Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack will carry an MSRP of $69.99 U.S. / $81.99 CAN; the Standard Edition DVD set will carry an MSRP of $39.99 U.S. / $52.99 CAN.

The Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack features three Blu-ray discs, three DVDs and special features including clean opening and closing segments, a digital art gallery, English voice cast interviews and official series trailers.

The Standard Edition DVD Set features three discs, clean opening and closing segments and official series trailers.

Fans are also invited to enjoy the classic SAILOR MOON and the all-new SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL anime series, which are available from VIZ Media on Blu-ray/DVD Combo Packs as well as multi-disc Standard Edition DVD sets. VIZ Media also recently released the home media edition of SAILOR MOON R: THE MOVIE.

For more information on SAILOR MOON or other award-winning anime titles from VIZ Media, visit VIZ.com.

VIZ Media announces participation at Anime Central 2016, May 20-22

VIZ Media Returns To Mid-West’s Largest Anime/Manga

Convention With Fun Booth Giveaways, Advance Copies

Of Upcoming Titles, Exciting Panels And Much More!

VIZ Media announces a fun weekend highlighted by booth giveaways and exclusive items for sale, informative panel discussions, anime screenings, and other activities scheduled for Anime Central 2016.

Anime Central 2016 (ACen) takes place May 20th through 22nd in Rosemont, IL, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare and the adjacent Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, located less than 30 minutes from downtown Chicago. ACen presents special Guests of Honor from the Japanese and U.S. sectors of the anime and manga industry, as well as gaming, cinema, and other Asian pop culture personalities. VIZ Media will be located in Booth #I-49. Complete details on Anime Central 2016 are available at: http://www.acen.org.

The VIZ Media booth will offer fans a wide variety of retail products available for purchase throughout the convention. A limited edition VIZ Media tote bag featuring favorite characters in 3 different designs will be given as a free gift with purchase.

Check the daily posted schedule for each day’s events. Stop by the booth throughout the convention for a FREE DEATH NOTE poster giveaway, and spin the prize wheel to score fun items featuring your favorite VIZ Media properties like SAILOR MOON!

Notable VIZ Media products available at Anime Central 2016 include:

• Exclusive Gift with Purchase: Limited Edition VIZ Media Tote in 3 Available Designs!
SHONEN JUMP, SAILOR MOON or THE LEGEND OF ZELDA
• WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Annual Digital Subscription $20
12-month digital subscription to the world’s most popular manga magazine includes Exclusive NARUTO Game Mat & YU‐GI‐OH! Promo Card: Relinkuriboh
• Exclusive: SAILOR MOON R T‐Shirts $15 each
Ladies and Unisex styles available!
• SAILOR MOON R Set 1 Home Media Set
Limited Edition Combo Pack $65; Standard Edition DVD $40
• Pre-Street Manga Titles – Be The First To Catch The New Releases!
   BLACK CLOVER, Vol. 1 $10
   DON’T BE CRUEL, Vol. 1 (2-in-1) $17
   JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE PART 2, Vol. 4 $20 (Vol. 1 also available)
   NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, Vol. 5 (2-in-1) $20
   ULTRAMAN Vol. 4 $13
   (Special ULTRAMAN Bundle features Collectible Figure $30)

VIZ Media’s Anime Central 2016 Panels Include:

Friday May 20th:

6:00PM Official SAILOR MOON Panel (Panel Room 1)
Join the VIZ Media staff as well as cast member, Erica Mendez (Haruka Tenoh / Sailor Uranus) from the legendary series for news, updates and fun as only the Guardians of Love and Justice can provide. Everyone attending will receive a special treat while supplies last!

Saturday May 21st:

4:30PM VIZ Media Panel (Panel Room 1)
Come party with VIZ Media! Hear thrilling tales of upcoming releases and other Earth-shattering announcements from North America's largest distributor of manga and anime! VIZ Media has brought you thousands of your favorite titles including huge hits like NARUTO, ONE-PUNCH MAN, SAILOR MOON, TOKYO GHOUL and more!

Also don’t miss special convention screenings of a variety of acclaimed VIZ Media anime titles including BLEACH, ONE-PUNCH MAN, SAILOR MOON, and THE LAST: NARUTO THE MOVIE. Specific screening times and dates will be listed in the official Anime Central 2016 program guide.

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

Home media release of SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL SET 1 on August 16

©Naoko Takeuchi / PNP / KODANSHA / TOEI ANIMATION

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES HOME MEDIA RELEASE OF

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 has announced the 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. Pre-orders are available from a variety of leading outlets and online retailers beginning today. Fans that pre-order from Rightstuf.com will receive a special acrylic sun-catcher featuring the Sailor Guardian team (while supplies last).

Anime fans can dive into all the action of the first 14 episodes of the acclaimed reboot of the classic anime series based on Naoko Takeuchi's original Sailor Moon manga series along with a host of extra bonus features. Uncut English dubbed as well as Japanese subtitled dialogue options are offered on both formats. The SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL SET 1 Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack will carry an MSRP of $79.99 U.S. / $99.99 CAN; the Standard Edition DVD will carry an MSRP of $39.99 U.S. / $51.99 CAN.

The special acrylic sun-catcher featuring the Sailor Guardian team

The Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack contains a deluxe, 4-disc collection (2 DVDs & 2 Blu-rays), packaged with an exclusive chipboard box with specialty printing. The Combo Pack also contains 7 full-color collectible art cards and a premium full-color art booklet featuring episode summaries and more. Bonus content includes series trailers, a digital art gallery and a special “Introduction to SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL” featurette with the English voice actors. Blu-ray episodes are presented in 1080p HD video format from the Japanese home video masters.

The SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL SET 1 Standard DVD Set features 4 discs with beautifully illustrated variant O-card packaging and specialty foil printing. Episodes will be presented in 480p standard video format.

Naoko Takeuchi’s landmark series, Sailor Moon, returns for a new generation! Sailor Moon Crystal tells the story of Usagi Tsukino, an awkward teenage girl whose life is turned upside-down when she becomes Sailor Moon, guardian of justice and the Legendary Silver Crystal. With Tokyo under constant threat from the dark forces of Queen Metalia, Usagi’s arrival couldn’t have come at a better time. And luckily, she won’t have to do it alone! Other Sailor Guardians are awakening to join in the fight and help Usagi answer the biggest question of all: What power does the Legendary Silver Crystal hold?

Fans are also invited to enjoy the original, classic SAILOR MOON anime series available from VIZ Media as Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Packs as well as a multi-disc Standard Edition DVD Sets.

For more information on SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL or other award-winning anime titles from VIZ Media, visit www.VIZ.com.

Digital simulcast premiere of SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL Season 3 tomorrow

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE DIGITAL SIMULCAST PREMIERE

OF LATEST SEASON OF SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL

First Episode Of The New Season Of Reimagined Fantasy Action

Series Based On The Classic Anime Saga To Stream

On Same Day As The Japanese Broadcast Premiere

VIZ Media delivers a special treat to U.S. anime fans as it announces the digital premiere of the latest season of SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL tomorrow, Monday, April 4th on both VIZ Media’s streaming platform and Hulu.

The first episode (subtitled) of the brand new season will launch on VIZ Media’s anime streaming platform and will stream on Hulu in a special digital simulcast that will take place on the same day as its broadcast premiere in Japan. VIZ Media and Hulu will premiere future new simulcast streamed episodes of SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL Season 3 on a weekly basis on Mondays.

Based on the legendary manga by Naoko Takuechi, SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL (rated ‘TV-PG’), retells the story of Sailor Moon and her fellow Sailor Guardians as they protect planet Earth from the dark forces of evil. Following their victory over the Death Phantom, Sailor Moon and her friends return to their regular lives. But peace is short-lived as a new enemy emerges from the shadows, as well as the appearance of two mysterious Sailor Guardians…

Earlier episodes of SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL are available on VIZ Media’s streaming platform at www.viz.com/anime/streaming/sailormooncrystal and on Hulu.

VIZ Media’s consolidated online destination for FREE streaming anime content in the U.S. currently offers more than 4,100 subtitled and English dubbed episodes and movies from more than 36 series! VIZ Media’s streaming content also reaches an expansive on-demand U.S.-based audience on Hulu, which enables viewers to watch shows anytime, anywhere across devices including Xbox One, PlayStation®4, Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, and mobile devices. A full list of Hulu-enabled devices can be found at http://www.hulu.com/plus/devices.

For more information on SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL, or other award-winning anime titles from VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.

Additional information on VIZ Media’s streaming anime is available at: http://www.viz.com/anime/streaming/.

SAILOR MOON R SET 2 coming December 29th

©Naoko Takeuchi/PNP, Toei Animation

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES HOME MEDIA RELEASE OF

SAILOR MOON R SET 2

Second Season Of The Legendary Anime Series Continues In

Episodes 69-89, Set For Release This Month As A

Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack And Standard Edition DVD Set

VIZ Media has it announced the exciting news that the home media release of SAILOR MOON R Set 2 will take place on December 29th.

The latest set features the exciting second-half of Season 2 of the legendary anime series and will be released as a Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack and also as a Standard DVD edition. Fans can expand their SAILOR MOON home media collections with 21 uncut episodes with many never-before-seen extras. Uncut English dubbed as well as Japanese subtitled dialogue options are available on both formats. SAILOR MOON R is rated "TV-PG.”

The SAILOR MOON R Set 2 Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack and Standard DVD Set each contain Episodes 69-89 along with special premium packaging and notable bonus features. The SAILOR MOON R Set 2 Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack will carry an MSRP of $69.99 U.S. / $81.99 CAN; the Standard Edition DVD will carry an MSRP of $44.82 U.S. / $51.99 CAN.

The Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack contains a deluxe, 6-disc collection (3 DVDs & 3 Blu-rays), packaged with a beautiful reflective holofoil slipcover with specialty printing. The Combo Pack also offers bonus blu-ray content including a “SAILOR MOON Anniversary Special,” “Welcome Chibi-USA!,” and a segment taped during SAILOR MOON Day at Otakon 2015, a behind the scenes look at the English dub recording sessions and a video art gallery and official series trailers. Blu-ray episodes are presented in 1080p video preserving the original 4:3 aspect ratio.

The SAILOR MOON R Set 2 Standard DVD Set features 3 discs with beautifully illustrated variant O-card packaging and embossed holofoil printing. Episodes will be presented in 480p standard video format.

In the second-half of Season 2, after unexpected guest Chibi-Usa falls from the sky and tries to claim the Silver Crystal as her own, Usagi quickly learns this cheeky little pink-haired girl is the least of her problems. The Black Moon Clan, in their unending quest to destroy Crystal Tokyo and change the future, have come back in time to corrupt present day Tokyo! Together the Guardians fight the Black Moon's dark forces, but struggle to understand the truth behind their sinister plan. Is there anyone the Sailor Guardians can turn to for answers? That pink-haired girl may hold the key to Sailor Moon's victory after all!

The legendary SAILOR MOON anime series 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 anime series is inspired by the bestselling manga (graphic novel) series created by Naoko Takeuchi (published in North America by Kodansha). In the series, Usagi Tsukino is a clumsy but kindhearted teenage girl who transforms into the powerful guardian of love and justice, Sailor Moon. Meeting allies along the way who share similar fates, Usagi and her team of planetary Sailor Guardians fight to protect the universe from forces of evil and total annihilation!

SAILOR MOON Season 1, Sets 1 and 2 and SAILOR MOON Season 2, Set 1 are also available as Blu-ray/DVD Combo Packs and also as Standard DVD Editions.

For more information on SAILOR MOON, or other award-winning anime titles from VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.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.

SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL Moonlight Party 5 this Friday, November 20th

VIZ MEDIA HOSTS SAILOR MOON MOONLIGHT

PARTY V TO CELEBRATE THE ENGLISH DUB

PREMIERE OF SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL

Join VIZ Media For A Special Virtual Live Stream Party To Mark

The English Dub Premiere Of SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL With

Live Commentary, A Real Time Q&A And Trivia Prizes!

VIZ Media sends a call out to all U.S.-based anime fans and SAILOR MOON aficionados to join the company as it stages a special virtual Moonlight Party to mark the English dub premiere of SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL on its anime streaming platform on VIZ.com.

The SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL Moonlight Party will take place this Friday, November 20th, beginning at 6:00pm PST on VIZ Media’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlIgAQpSK-Y. The interactive live-stream event will complement the VIZ Media/Hulu streams that evening of SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL Episodes 1 and 2.

Based on Naoko Takeuchi’s legendary manga series, the SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL (rated ‘TV-PG’) anime saga, retells the story of Sailor Moon as she searches for her fellow Sailor Guardians and the Legendary Silver Crystal to stop the dark forces of Queen Beryl. VIZ Media has given the 26-episode sci-fi action series a fresh English dialogue track featuring a cast of some of the most talented anime voice actors in the business.

In SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL Episode 1: Act 1, “Usagi - Sailor Moon,” Usagi Tsukino is a bit of a clutz and a crybaby in the 8th grade, and Luna, a black cat with a crescent moon on her forehead, gives Usagi a miracle brooch. In Episode 2: Act 2, “Ami - Sailor Mercury,” through an unexpected turn of events, Usagi becomes close with Ami Mizuno, a genius girl with an IQ of 300. But there's something odd about the students at Ami's seminar...

As the episodes stream on VIZ.com/Hulu, fans are invited to submit their SAILOR MOON questions via the official VIZ Media Facebook page, and Twitter by using the special hashtag, #MoonlightParty for a real-time Q&A with VIZ Media staff that will run throughout the event. Viewers also can join in a fun SAILOR MOON trivia contest for a chance to win a variety of SAILOR MOON home media box sets, special autographed items and other premiums and collectibles from Japan.

Season 1 of the original SAILOR MOON series, as well as the first-half of Season 2, are available now from VIZ Media on home video as Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Packs and Standard Edition DVD sets. Fans can catch all 26 subtitled episodes of SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL on Hulu and VIZ.com.

For more information on SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL, visit www.VIZ.com or Hulu.com/sailor-moon-crystal.

VIZ announces November digital anime update for Neon Alley

 

VIZ MEDIA DELIVERS FRESH DIGITAL ANIME CONTENT AND

NEW SIMULCASTS FOR NEON ALLEY NOVEMBER UPDATE

Don’t Miss The Dub Premiere of SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL, New

ONE-PUNCH MAN Episodes, K: RETURN OF KINGS, New SAILOR

MOON SUPER S and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Simulcasts and more!

VIZ Media serves up hours and hours of fresh anime content to audiences with a brand new digital anime update for Neon Alley to start November.

Don’t miss the exclusive premiere of the SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL anime series featuring an all new English dub on November 20th with episodes 1 & 2 available that evening. Fans can catch one new dubbed episode every Friday night starting with episode 3 on November 27th. Based on Naoko Takeuchi’s legendary manga series, the SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL anime saga, retells the story of Sailor Moon as she searches for her fellow Sailor Guardians and the Legendary Silver Crystal to stop the dark forces of Queen Beryl. VIZ Media has given the 26-episode series a fresh English dialogue track featuring a cast of some of the most talented voice actors in the business.

The hard-hitting action of ONE-PUNCH MAN continues all month long with first-run, simulcast episodes (subtitled) debuting every Sunday, starting with Episode 5 on November 1st. In the series about an unlikely crime fighter, Saitama only became a hero for fun, but after three years of “special” training, he finds that he can beat even the mightiest opponents with a single punch. Though he faces new enemies every day, it turns out being devastatingly powerful is actually kind of a bore. Can a hero be too strong? Catch all the action of one of the hottest new anime action series exclusively on Neon Alley and Hulu.

Anime fans also will not want to miss the continuation of K: RETURN OF KINGS, the new season of K and sequel to the movie, K MISSING KINGS, which trace the story of seven kings and their clansmen. With the balance of power between the seven kings shifting once again, Silver King Yashiro Isana finally makes his return to the world, this time to face his destiny head-on. Catch the rousing action as Season 2 plays out with a new episode every Friday, beginning with Episode 6 on November 6th.

Interstellar magical girl anime adventures are also on tap as SAILOR MOON SUPER S (Season 4) continues with two new subtitled episodes added every Monday. Don’t miss Episodes 154 & 155 on November 2nd, followed by Episodes 156 & 157 on November 9th, Episodes 158 & 159 on November 16th, Episodes 160 & 161 on November 23rd, and Episodes 162 & 163 on November 30th.

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN simulcasts also take place throughout November with streamed installments of the latest episodes straight from Japan every Thursday all month long. Don’t miss the new simulcasts of Episode 436 on November 5th, Episode 437 on November 12th, followed by Episode 438 on November 19th, and rounded out by Episode 439 on November 26th.

The November 2015 digital anime update is further highlighted by additions to several other top-rated VIZ Media series including:

HIKARU NO GO
• Catch newly added Season 1 episodes of this gripping anime series based on the smash hit manga! HIKARU NO GO Season 1 Episodes 51-75 (dubbed) join Episodes 1-50 available to stream throughout the month. • Hikaru Shindo is like any sixth-grader in Japan: a pretty normal kid with a two-tone head of hair and a penchant for antics. His life completely changes when he finds an old bloodstained Go board in his grandfather’s attic. The ghost of an ancient Go master named Fujiwara-no-Sai was trapped in the board and soon becomes a part of Hikaru’s consciousness. Together Hikaru and Sai make an unstoppable Go-playing team!

NARUTO
 • The ninja action of Season 4 of the original NARUTO anime series continues throughout November with Episodes 206-220 available to stream now in their entirety with dubbed English dialogue!

SAILOR MOON
• Catch SAILOR MOON R (Season 2) Episodes 24-46 available to stream now in their entirety with dubbed English dialogue!

Neon Alley is VIZ Media’s consolidated online destination for FREE streaming anime content in the U.S. with over 3,800 subtitled and English dubbed episodes and movies from more than 35 series! Neon Alley also reaches an expansive on-demand U.S.-based audience on Hulu, which enables viewers to watch shows anytime, anywhere across devices including Xbox One, PlayStation®4, Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, and mobile devices. A full list of Hulu -enabled devices can be found at http://www.hulu.com/plus/devices.

Additional information on Neon Alley is available at: www.NeonAlley.com.

SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL anime series to debut in November

VIZ MEDIA AND HULU ANNOUNCE NOVEMBER

PREMIERE OF SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL,

FEATURING A BRAND NEW ENGLISH DUB

Hulu Will Be the Exclusive Streaming Destination for the New English

Dubbed Episodes For The Reboot Of The Legendary Anime Series

VIZ Media and Hulu have announced that the SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL anime series featuring an all new English dub will premiere exclusively on Hulu this November.

All episodes will be available to stream with a Hulu subscription for $7.99 per month with limited commercials or $11.99 per month with no commercials on all Hulu-enabled devices. Episodes will also be made available to stream on laptops and PCs on the free Hulu.com.

Based on Naoko Takeuchi’s legendary manga (graphic novel) series, the SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL (rated ‘TV-PG’) anime saga, retells the story of Sailor Moon as she searches for her fellow Sailor Guardians and the Legendary Silver Crystal to stop the dark forces of Queen Beryl. VIZ Media has given the 26-episode sci-fi action series a fresh English dialogue track featuring a cast of some of the most talented anime voice actors in the business.

The SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL English Cast Includes:
Usagi Tsukino / Sailor Moon – Stephanie Sheh
Ami Mizuno / Sailor Mercury – Kate Higgins
Rei Hino / Sailor Mars – Christina Vee
Makoto Kino / Sailor Jupiter – Amanda Miller
Minako Aino / Sailor Venus – Cherami Leigh
Mamoru Chiba / Tuxedo Mask – Robbie Daymond

The SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL Supporting Cast Includes:
Luna – Michelle Ruff
Artemis – Johnny Yong Bosch
Naru Osaka – Danielle Nicole
Gurio Umino – Ben Diskin
Ikuku Tsukino – Tara Platt
Kenji Tsukino – Keith Silverstein
Shingo Tsukino – Nicolas Roye
Queen Beryl – Cindy Robinson
Jadite – Todd Haberkom
Nephrite – Liam O’Brien
Zoicite – Lucien Dodge
Kunzite – Patrick Seitz

Fans can also catch newly subtitled and English dubbed episodes of the original SAILOR MOON anime series that are available now on Hulu and also on NeonAlley.com, VIZ Media’s consolidated online destination for FREE streaming anime content in the U.S. that is embedded within the Hulu player.

The original smash hit SAILOR MOON anime series was inspired by the bestselling manga (graphic novel) series created by Naoko Takeuchi (published in North America by Kodansha). In the series, Usagi Tsukino is a clumsy but kindhearted teenage girl who transforms into the powerful guardian of love and justice, Sailor Moon. Meeting allies along the way who share similar fates, Usagi and her team of planetary Sailor Guardians fight to protect the universe from forces of evil and total annihilation!

Additional information on Neon Alley is available at www.NeonAlley.com.

For more information on SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL, visit www.VIZ.com or Hulu.com/sailor-moon-crystal.

VIZ announces activities, giveaways, screenings and panel events for the 2015 New York Comic Con

 

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES EXCITING ACTIVITIES,

GIVEAWAYS, SCREENINGS AND PANEL EVENTS

FOR 2015 NEW YORK COMIC CON

VIZ Media Returns To The East Coast’s Biggest

Pop Culture Convention And Welcomes Famed

NARUTO Manga Creator Masashi Kishimoto

VIZ Media prepares a full slate of fun activities, insightful panel discussions and special promotional giveaways for the upcoming 2015 New York Comic Con.

New York Comic Con takes place October 8th – 11th at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan and is the East Coast's biggest pop culture convention. The annual event plays host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. More information on New York Comic Con is available at: http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com.

VIZ Media will exhibit at New York Comic Con in Booth #1346.

This year, attendees are invited to join VIZ Media as it welcomes famed NARUTO manga creator, Masashi Kishimoto, for his first-ever official U.S. professional appearance. Fans can catch the legendary creator for a unique NYCC panel discussion about his smash hit series and his evolution as a manga artist on Thursday October 8th. Kishimoto also will offer opening remarks to introduce the hot new BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE anime feature film, on which he served as the Executive Producer, at a very special premiere screening on Saturday, October 10th.

To help celebrate the unprecedented visit, the VIZ Media booth will be the host of the NARUTO Ninja Mission. Fans pick up a headband from the booth, and must use ninja stealth and speed to complete a special mission; only a true ninja can collect an NYCC exclusive reward. The booth will also have a special display of two costumes from the recent Live Spectacle Naruto stage adaptation, courtesy of Nelke Planning, the company that produced the show.

Manga and anime fans are also invited to attend the VIZ Media official company panel discussion happening on Friday, October 9th to glean the latest news on new title acquisitions and exciting developments on other current properties. Fans also will not want to miss a VERY special premiere screening event on Friday October 9th that will present the debut of brand new VIZ Media anime title. Stay tuned for more details on this title!

SAILOR MOON fans can join VIZ Media’s official SAILOR MOON panel on Sunday, October 11th for all the latest news on the legendary anime adventure as well as the new SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL series.

Stop by the VIZ Media Booth (#1346) for an array of show exclusive products in the retail area, and also take part in a variety of fun convention activities and special promotional product giveaways of manga samplers, full-color posters, postcards, and more! Attendees can try their luck at the VIZ Media prize wheel for a chance to win exclusive goodies from many fan favorite series, or get a SAILOR MOON tiara and show off each person’s inner Guardian.

VIZ Media 2015 New York Comic Con Events & Panel Discussions:

VIZ Media Presents: An Evening with Masashi Kishimoto
Thursday, October 8th, 5:30PM – 6:30PM
Main Stage 1-D
The creator of the global phenomenon known as NARUTO makes his first appearance outside Japan! The legendary Kishimoto Sensei will discuss his career and creative process and answer questions about his work. Attendees will also have a chance to win some very special prizes. This panel of a lifetime is brought to you in partnership with the Japan Foundation.

VIZ Media Official Panel
Friday, October 9th, 12:15PM – 1:15PM
Room 1A24
Hang out with the VIZ Media crew as they talk about your favorite titles, make exciting announcements and show off exclusive first looks!

VIZ Media Special Premiere Screening
Friday, October 9th, 6:45PM – 7:45PM
Room 1A05
Join VIZ Media for a very special surprise from the world of anime that's so fresh, we can't even tell you what it is yet!

VIZ Media Presents: BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE Premiere
Saturday, October 10th, 11:30AM – 2:00PM
Hammerstein Ballroom – 311 W. 43th St.
Masashi Kishimoto, creator of Naruto, makes his Executive Producer debut and will introduce the North American English-subtitled premiere of the most anticipated Naruto movie yet! Naruto Uzumaki protects the Hidden Leaf Village as the 7th 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. This Panel of a lifetime is brought to you in partnership with the Japan Foundation.

Come early - the first 100 attendees in line for BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE will get to attend a special Saturday signing session at 10am with Masashi Kishimoto!

VIZ Media SAILOR MOON Official Panel
Sunday, October 11th, 2:30PM – 3:30PM
Room 1A18
Everyone's favorite Guardian of Love and Justice is back! The VIZ Media SAILOR MOON team brings you all the can't-miss news on the legendary anime series, as well as the all-new SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL.

Additional information on titles available from VIZ Media is available at www.VIZ.com.

NEON ALLEY anime content update

VIZ MEDIA STARTS SEPTEMBER OFF WITH A BRAND

NEW ANIME CONTENT UPDATE FOR NEON ALLEY

Don’t Miss The Latest SAILOR MOON SUPER S Episodes,

New NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Weekly Simulcasts and more!

VIZ Media keeps the anime action running hot for the remainder of the summer as it details new content for its Neon Alley streaming platform for September. The magical girl anime adventure of SAILOR MOON SUPER S continues the must-see fourth season of the legendary series with 2 new subtitled episodes set to premiere every Monday throughout the month. Catch a total of 8 episodes during September beginning with Episodes 138 and 139 on September 7th.

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN digital simulcasts also offer Neon Alley viewers the newest adventures of the world’s most popular ninja with subtitled streams of the latest action packed episodes straight from Japan every Thursday. Catch Episode 426 on September 3rd, followed by Episode 427 & 428 on September 10th, Episode 429 on September 17th and Episode 430 on September 24th. Additional English dubbed NARUTO action from earlier seasons of the series also continues this month with the premiere of Season 4 Episodes 180-192, which are available to stream now in their entirety.

The latest September 2015 update is further highlighted by new episodes from additional top-rated VIZ Media anime properties including:

HIKARU NO GO
• Catch the Neon Alley run of this gripping anime series based on the smash hit manga about a boy that discovers the amazing Japanese strategy game of Go with the help of the ghost of an ancient Go master.
• Hikaru Shindo is like any sixth-grader in Japan: a pretty normal kid with a two-tone head of hair and a penchant for antics. His life completely changes when he finds an old bloodstained Go board in his grandfather’s attic. The ghost of an ancient Go master named Fujiwara-no-Sai was trapped in the board and soon becomes a part of Hikaru’s consciousness. Together Hikaru and Sai make an unstoppable Go-playing team!
• HIKARU NO GO Season 1 Episodes 1-15 and Season 2 Episodes 16-25 (dubbed) are available to stream throughout the month!

KEKKAISHI
• The supernatural action of KEKKAISHI continues in September with the streaming premiere of dubbed Episodes 27-39.
• Mystical forces are powerful in the region called Karasumori. For over 400 years, it has been the duty of a clan of Kekkaishi – barrier masters – to guard the land, exterminating the supernatural beasts which appear there night after night. Yoshimori Sumimura is a 14-year-old student at Karasumori School. Following in the tradition that's come down through the generations, he is the twenty-second Kekkaishi of the Sumimura clan. But he’s constantly fighting with his rival, Tokine Yukimura – his childhood friend and also a Kekkaishi – about who is the rightful heir to the magical barrier arts. Protecting people from danger while growing stronger himself, Yoshimori will battle the forces of evil again tonight!

Neon Alley is VIZ Media’s consolidated online destination for FREE streaming anime content in the U.S. with over 3,700 subtitled and English dubbed episodes and movies from more than 32 series! Neon Alley also reaches an expansive on-demand U.S.-based audience on Hulu, which enables viewers to watch shows anytime, anywhere across devices including Xbox One, PlayStation®4 (PS4™), Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, and mobile devices. A full list of Hulu -enabled devices can be found at http://www.hulu.com/plus/devices.

Additional information on Neon Alley is available at: www.NeonAlley.com and http://blog.neonalley.com.

VIZ releases SAILOR MOON R Set 1

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES HOME MEDIA

RELEASE OF SAILOR MOON R SET 1

Season 2 Of The Legendary Anime Series Available As Limited

Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack With 22 Uncut Episodes,

Exclusive Extras And Full-Color Episode Guide

VIZ Media delivers exciting new action to home media audiences with the release of SAILOR MOON R Set 1 as a special Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack as well as a multi-disc Standard Edition DVD Set. The sets are available now at favorite retailers.

The greatest magical girl anime series of all time continues in the second season of the original SAILOR MOON. Fans can expand their home media collections with 22 uncut episodes, presented on Blu-ray and loaded with many never-before-seen extras. Uncut English dubbed as well as Japanese subtitled dialogue options are available on both formats. SAILOR MOON R is rated "TV-PG.”

In 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 new 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 with extra space to house the concluding edition of the second season of the series. The Combo Pack features Episodes 47-68, presented in crisp 1080p video preserving the original 4:3 aspect ratio. The combo pack also includes exclusive bonus content such as special cast interviews, behind-the-scenes footage from the English dub recording sessions as well as clean opening and ending segments, digital art galleries, and official series trailers. The Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack also comes with a 96-page full-color episode guide. MSRP will be $79.98 U.S. / $93.99 CAN. A Standard Edition Combo Pack is also available for $69.99 U.S. / $81.99 CAN featuring the same on-disc content.

The SAILOR MOON R Set 1 DVD Set contains 3 discs (featuring Episodes 47-68) with beautifully illustrated variant O-card packaging and embossed holofoil printing. Episodes are presented in 480p standard video format. Uncut English dubbed as well as Japanese subtitled dialogue options are available. MSRP will be $44.82 U.S. / $51.99 CAN.

The legendary SAILOR MOON anime series 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 anime series is inspired by the bestselling manga (graphic novel) series created by Naoko Takeuchi (published in North America by Kodansha). In the series, Usagi Tsukino is a clumsy but kindhearted teenage girl who transforms into the powerful guardian of love and justice, Sailor Moon. Meeting allies along the way who share similar fates, Usagi and her team of planetary Sailor Guardians fight to protect the universe from forces of evil and total annihilation!

SAILOR MOON Season 1, Sets 1 and 2 are also available for home media viewers as Blu-ray/DVD Combo Packs and also as Standard DVD Editions.

For more information on SAILOR MOON, or other award-winning anime titles from VIZ Media, visit www.VIZ.com.

VIZ celebrates SAILOR MOON DAY at 2015 Anime Expo tomorrow July 3rd

 VIZ MEDIA CELEBRATES SAILOR MOON DAY AT 2015 ANIME EXPO

Join English Dub Voice Actor Guests For A Special Series Of Events

And Activities At North America’s Largest Anime Convention

VIZ Media brings the excitement of SAILOR MOON to Southern California as it announces a variety of fun activities and special cast appearances for SAILOR MOON Day, taking place on Friday, July 3rd during the 2015 Anime Expo.

Anime Expo is the largest dedicated anime convention held in North America and will take place July 2nd–5th at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles. Tickets and full details are available at: www.anime-expo.org. VIZ Media will be located on the main convention floor in Booth #811.

VIZ Media proudly teams with the 2015 Anime Expo to welcome the members of the SAILOR MOON English voice cast as special Guests of Honor. Scheduled to appear in-person will be Amanda Miller (Makoto Kino / Sailor Jupiter), Cherami Leigh (Minako Aino / Sailor Venus), Cristina Vee (Rei Hino / Sailor Mars), Robbie Daymond (Mamoru Chiba / Tuxedo Mask / Moonlight Knight), Sandy Fox (Chibi-Usa), Stephanie Sheh (Usagi Tsukino / Sailor Moon), and Ben Diskin (Gurio Umino). Fans can meet the entire cast for an exclusive photo-op in the VIZ Media booth on Friday, July 3rd at 3:45-4pm PT.

VIZ Media booth visitors are also invited to participate in the SAILOR MOON Tiara Giveaway & Quest for the Time Key activity. Check the daily booth schedule for event times throughout the weekend. Grab a SAILOR MOON tiara from the VIZ Media booth to begin an important mission to re-awaken the Guardian’s memories! Limited edition prizes are available to those that complete the activity, while supplies last.

Throughout Anime Expo, a variety of SAILOR MOON items and home media Blu-ray and DVD sets will be available for purchase on-site from VIZ Media as well as a free gift with purchase tote bag featuring SAILOR MOON R, while supplies last. Available items will include:

• Exclusive 2015 SAILOR MOON R T-Shirts – Ladies and Unisex styles! $15 each
• SAILOR MOON Limited Edition Season 1 Set 1 and Season 2 Set 1 Blu-ray/DVD Combo Packs! $65 each Both sets include an exclusive gift with purchase (while supplies last)!
• SAILOR MOON Season 1 Sets 1 – 2 and Season 2 Set 1 Standard Edition DVD set. $40 each.

Official SAILOR MOON Activities:

Friday, July 3rd, 10:00am – 12:00pm
SAILOR MOON OFFICIAL PANEL
Room LP1 (Petree Hall)
Join VIZ Media as well as Official English cast members from the legendary series and start off a magical day of SAILOR MOON activities! Everyone attending will receive a special treat while supplies last.

Friday, July 3rd, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
SAILOR MOON OFFICIAL DUB CAST AUTOGRAPH SESSION
Anime Expo Autograph Area
Meet the official English voice cast of SAILOR MOON and get a free, premium poster signed.

Friday, July 3rd, 3:45pm – 4:00pm
SAILOR MOON OFFICIAL DUB CAST PHOTO OP
VIZ Media Booth 811
Fans can take photos of the talented new Official English voice cast for SAILOR MOON with the Sailor Guardian cosplayers from American Cosplay Paradise in a special session.

Friday, July 3rd, 4:30pm – 5:30pm
SAILOR MOON Fan / Cosplay Gathering
Video 1 / JW Marriott Platinum Ballroom
Bring your Sailor Guardian finest and be a part of North America’s largest SAILOR MOON cosplay and fan gathering.

Also don’t miss special convention screenings of SAILOR MOON and SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL episodes that will place at Anime Expo including the world premiere of the first two newly dubbed SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL episodes on Friday at 6:00pm in Video 1.

VIZ Media has licensed all 5 seasons of the original SAILOR MOON anime series (rated ‘TV-14’), spanning 200 episodes, as well as all three feature films and associated specials. Included is the long-running show’s fifth and climactic final season “Sailor Stars,” which has never-before been licensed for North American release. As part of the return of the series, VIZ Media has produced a fresh and uncut English dub with an all-new voice cast.

VIZ Media currently features SAILOR MOON (subtitled) on its free NeonAlley.com anime streaming channel and also via the Neon Alley brand supported media partners Hulu and Hulu Plus. Visit www.NeonAlley.com and Hulu.com/sailormoon for more information.

The smash hit SAILOR MOON anime series is inspired by the bestselling manga (graphic novel) series created by Naoko Takeuchi (published in North America by Kodansha). In the series, Usagi Tsukino is a clumsy but kindhearted teenage girl who transforms into the powerful guardian of love and justice, Sailor Moon. Meeting allies along the way who share similar fates, Usagi and her team of planetary Sailor Guardians fight to protect the universe from forces of evil and total annihilation.

For more information on SAILOR MOON, or other anime titles from VIZ Media, visit www.VIZ.com/sailormoon.

SAILOR MOON SEASON 2 PART 1 dub debut special event tomorrow

 VIZ MEDIA MARKS THE SAILOR MOON SEASON 2

PART 1 DUB DEBUT WITH A SPECIAL MINI-

MOONLIGHT PARTY EVENT THIS FRIDAY

Join VIZ Media’s Anime Team In A Virtual Live Stream

Event Of SAILOR MOON R With Added Live

Commentary, Real Time Q&A And Prizes!

VIZ Media invites SAILOR MOON fans across North America to join the company’s anime team as it hosts a special SAILOR MOON R Mini-Moonlight Party to mark the series’ English dub episode debut of the final episodes of SAILOR MOON R Part 1 on its streaming platform, Neon Alley.

The SAILOR MOON R Mini-Moonlight Party takes place tomorrow, Friday, May 8th, beginning at 6:00pm PST on VIZ Media’s YouTube channel at: http://bit.ly/MnMlPMAY. The interactive live-stream event will complement the Neon Alley/Hulu streams of SAILOR MOON R Episodes 61 and also Episode 67, which has never been released in English in North America.

As the episodes stream via Neon Alley/Hulu, viewers can take part in a live Q&A with VIZ Media SAILOR MOON team that will run in real-time throughout the evening. Fans are also encouraged to send “Sailor Selfies” showing their love of SAILOR MOON via the official VIZ Media Facebook page, and via Twitter using the special hashtag, #MoonlightParty. The team will also be running special SAILOR MOON trivia.

“We invite fans and viewers to join us for a special Mini-Moonlight Party to celebrate the premiere of these new dubbed episodes with a fun evening of SAILOR MOON revelry,” says Charlene Ingram, Senior Marketing Manager, Animation. “Don’t miss the never before seen dubbed episode 67 featuring fun in the sun for our favorite Guardians. Join in the fun this Friday evening!”

Viewers can complement their episode streams with interactive commentary from the VIZ Media staff, who will answer questions and offer little known facts about SAILOR MOON R and the evening’s streamed episodes. Viewers also may submit questions throughout the event via YouTube, in the comments sections of the actual live stream (as available). A trivia contest will award knowledgeable fans a variety of SAILOR MOON prizes including posters, art cards, t-shirts and more! Viewers will be able to submit their answers via Facebook and Twitter.

In 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 attach 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!

Home media pre-orders are available now from all major online retailers for the classic SAILOR MOON R anime series which will be released on July 14th as a Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack and also as a Standard DVD edition. The new SAILOR MOON R Set 1 Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack and Standard DVD Set are rated “TV-PG” and contain Episodes 47-68 along with special premium packaging and notable bonus features. The new sets notably include the previously unaired Episode 67: “The Beach, the Island and a Vacation: The Guardian’s Break,” which was never broadcast or released during the SAILOR MOON’s original North American run.

The smash hit SAILOR MOON anime series is inspired by the bestselling manga (graphic novel) series created by Naoko Takeuchi (published in North America by Kodansha). In the series, Usagi Tsukino is a clumsy but kindhearted teenage girl who transforms into the powerful guardian of love and justice, Sailor Moon. Meeting allies along the way who share similar fates, Usagi and her team of planetary Sailor Guardians fight to protect the universe from forces of evil and total annihilation!

SAILOR MOON Season 1 also is available from VIZ Media on home video as Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Packs and Standard Edition DVD sets. Fans can also catch the brand new SAILOR MOON reboot – SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL – with brand new episodes (subtitled) available to stream on the first and third Saturdays each month on Hulu and Neon Alley.

For more information on SAILOR MOON, or other award-winning anime titles from VIZ Media, visit www.VIZ.com.

SAILOR MOON R, SEASON 2, SET 1 to be released July 14th

©Naoko Takeuchi/PNP, Toei Animation

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES PRE-ORDERS FOR

THE UPCOMING HOME MEDIA RELEASE OF

SAILOR MOON R, SEASON 2, SET 1

Second Season Of The Legendary Anime Series Features

Episodes 47-69 Available This Summer As A Limited Edition

Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack And Standard Edition DVD Set

VIZ Media prepares the interstellar action of the second season of the classic SAILOR MOON anime series on Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack and also as a Standard DVD edition with the home media release of SAILOR MOON R Set 1 on July 14th! Pre-orders are available now from all major online retailers. Fans that pre-order from Rightstuf.com will receive a special gold-tone memorial coin featuring Usagi’s Crystal Star transformation brooch (while supplies last).

The new SAILOR MOON R Set 1 Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack and Standard DVD Set are rated “TV-PG” and contain Episodes 47-69 along with special premium packaging and some notable bonus features. Uncut English dubbed as well as original Japanese subtitled dialogue options are available on both formats. The Limited Edition SAILOR MOON R Set 1 Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack will carry an MSRP of $79.98 U.S. / $93.99 CAN; the Standard Edition DVD will carry an MSRP of $44.82 U.S. / $51.99 CAN.

The Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack will contain a deluxe, 6-disc collection (3 DVDs & 3 Blu-rays), packaged with a beautiful reflective holofoil slipcover with specialty printing. The Combo Pack also offers bonus content including a 96-page full-color episode guide along with exclusive interviews with the English cast, a special behind-the-scenes peek at the recording sessions to create the fresh English dub, and a video art gallery and official series trailers. Blu-ray episodes are presented in 1080p video preserving the original 4:3 aspect ratio.

The SAILOR MOON R Set 1 Standard DVD Set features 3 discs with beautifully illustrated variant O-card packaging and embossed holofoil printing. Episodes will be presented in 480p standard video format. Uncut English dubbed as well as Japanese subtitled dialogue options are available.

The special gold-tone-memorial coin (available while supplies last)

“The greatest magical girl anime series of all time reawakens with the start of the exciting second season of SAILOR MOON,” says Charlene Ingram, Senior Marketing Manager, Animation. “Fans can continue to expand their personal SAILOR MOON home media collections with 22 exciting un-cut episodes available for the first time ever on Blu-ray and loaded with never-before-seen extras. Pre-orders are available now from leading online anime and video retailers!”

In 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 attach and transformation. The coming battle won't be easy, but things get even more complicated when a mysterious pink-haired girl falls from the sky and goes after Mamoru!

The SAILOR MOON anime series 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 anime series is inspired by the bestselling manga (graphic novel) series created by Naoko Takeuchi (published in North America by Kodansha). In the series, Usagi Tsukino is a clumsy but kindhearted teenage girl who transforms into the powerful guardian of love and justice, Sailor Moon. Meeting allies along the way who share similar fates, Usagi and her team of planetary Sailor Guardians fight to protect the universe from forces of evil and total annihilation!

For more information on SAILOR MOON, or other award-winning anime titles from VIZ Media, visit www.VIZ.com.

Sailor Moon Moonlight Party III

 VIZ MEDIA HOSTS SAILOR MOON MOONLIGHT

PARTY III TO CELEBRATE ENGLISH DUB PREMIERE

OF SEASON 2 OF THE LEGENDARY ANIME SERIES

Join VIZ Media For A Virtual Live Stream Event Marking The Neon

Alley English Dub Premiere Of SAILOR MOON R With Added Live

Commentary, Real Time Q&A And Trivia Contests!

VIZ Media invites SAILOR MOON fans to join the company as it hosts a special free virtual party and unique live stream event to mark the English dub premiere of SAILOR MOON R (Season 2) on Neon Alley/Hulu. Featuring the acclaimed new English dub cast, the exciting second season of the legendary anime series begins streaming on Neon Alley and Hulu for a limited time starting on the evening of April 10th. Catch the latest interstellar adventures of Episodes 47-60.

To celebrate, a special SAILOR MOON Moonlight Party III will take place this Friday, April 10th, starting at 6:00pm PDT on VIZ Media’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zjEH2BzgfU. Fans are encouraged to participate in the event, which will present SAILOR MOON R Episodes 47 and 48 (where main character Usagi, voiced by Stephanie Sheh, is reawakened to her mission), along with Episode 54 (where Rei, voiced by Cristina Vee, makes her singing debut), and Episode 60 (the first episode featuring Chiba Usa, voiced in English by Sandy Fox).

As the episodes stream via Neon Alley/Hulu, viewers can take part in a real-time Q&A with VIZ Media staff that will run throughout the evening. Fans are invited to submit questions throughout the event via YouTube, in the comments sections of the actual live stream (as available), or on the official VIZ Media Facebook page, and via Twitter using the special hashtag, #MoonlightParty.

SAILOR MOON Moonlight Party III participants and viewers also can interact with members of the VIZ Media team, which will be present during the live stream to answer questions and offer lively commentary and little known information about the series and these new episodes. A SAILOR MOON trivia contest also will take place and fans and aspiring Sailor Guardians are invited to submit their answers via Facebook and Twitter to win special prizes. SAILOR MOON fans nationwide are also encouraged host their own Moonlight Parties and share pictures using the hashtag #MoonlightParty on favorite social media platforms.

“The SAILOR MOON Moonlight Parties have been an extremely fun and interactive way for fans to join us and celebrate the premiere of new English dub episodes and revel in our shared love for this iconic series,” says Charlene Ingram, Senior Marketing Manager of Animation. “During our latest virtual soirée, we will release the premiere dates and times for the remaining SAILOR MOON R English episodes as well as some other exciting surprises and news! Don’t miss all the excitement!!”

In 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 attach 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 smash hit SAILOR MOON anime series is inspired by the bestselling manga (graphic novel) series created by Naoko Takeuchi (published in North America by Kodansha). In the series, Usagi Tsukino is a clumsy but kindhearted teenage girl who transforms into the powerful guardian of love and justice, Sailor Moon. Meeting allies along the way who share similar fates, Usagi and her team of planetary Sailor Guardians fight to protect the universe from forces of evil and total annihilation.

The entire SAILOR MOON Season 1 is now available from VIZ Media on home video as Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Packs and Standard Edition DVD sets. Fans can also catch the brand new SAILOR MOON reboot – SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL – with new episodes (subtitled) available to stream on the first and third Saturdays each month on Hulu and Neon Alley.

For more information on SAILOR MOON, or other award-winning anime titles from VIZ Media, visit www.VIZ.com.

SAILOR MOON SEASON 1, SET 2 to be released on February 10th

©Naoko Takeuchi/PNP, Toei Animation

 VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE HOME MEDIA

RELEASE OF SAILOR MOON SEASON 1, SET 2

Latest Editions Of Legendary Anime Series Feature Episodes 24-46

Presented In High Definition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack And DVD Set

VIZ Media will release the next SAILOR MOON home media installment –Season 1, Set 2 – as a Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack and also as a Standard DVD Set on February 10th.

The latest home media release will contain Episodes 24-46 of the legendary anime series, along with a variety of bonus material and special premium packaging. Uncut English dubbed as well as Japanese subtitled dialogue options will be available on both formats. SAILOR MOON is rated "TV-PG.” The SAILOR MOON Season 1, Set 2 Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack will carry an MSRP of $69.99 U.S. / $81.99 CAN; the Standard Edition DVD will carry an MSRP of $44.82 U.S. / $51.99 CAN.

The Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack will contain a deluxe, 6-disc collection (3 DVDs & 3 Blu-rays), packaged with a beautiful reflective holofoil slipcover with specialty printing. The Combo Pack also offers bonus content including SAILOR MOON Day convention event highlights, Moonlight Memories Part 1, the complete 2014 Anime Expo SAILOR MOON Panel and Cast Announcement, official cosplay team interviews, clean opening and ending segments, digital art galleries, and official series trailers. Blu-ray episodes are presented in full 1080p High Definition video.

The SAILOR MOON Season 1, Set 2 DVD Set features 3 discs with beautifully illustrated variant O-card packaging and embossed holofoil printing. Episodes will be presented in 480p standard video format. Bonus features include SAILOR MOON Day convention event highlights, the official series trailers, and clean opening and ending segments. Uncut English dubbed as well as Japanese subtitled dialogue options are available.

In the latest collection of episodes, Sailor Moon, Sailor Mercury, and Sailor Mars continue their quest for the Legendary Silver Crystal as two new powerful allies join the fight. Meet Sailor Jupiter, the tall and tough Guardian of Thunder, and Sailor Venus, Guardian of Love and most experienced member of the Sailor Guardians. Sailor Moon herself gets an impressive new power and learns more about the mysterious Tuxedo Mask. Could their distant past be intertwined, and does that have anything to do with the Moon Princess they seek? The final ordeal with Queen Beryl looms on the horizon, and it will take everything the Sailor Guardians have to be victorious.

The SAILOR MOON anime series 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 anime series is inspired by the bestselling manga (graphic novel) series created by Naoko Takeuchi (published in North America by Kodansha). In the series, Usagi Tsukino is a clumsy but kindhearted teenage girl who transforms into the powerful guardian of love and justice, Sailor Moon. Meeting allies along the way who share similar fates, Usagi and her team of planetary Sailor Guardians fight to protect the universe from forces of evil and total annihilation.

For more information on SAILOR MOON, or other award-winning anime titles from VIZ Media, visit www.VIZ.com.

SAILOR MOON SEASON 1, SET 2 to be released February 10, 2015

©Naoko Takeuchi/PNP, Toei Animation

 VIZ MEDIA DETAILS FORTHCOMING

HOME MEDIA RELEASE OF

SAILOR MOON SEASON 1, SET 2

SCHEDULED FOR EARLY 2015

Latest Editions Of Legendary Anime Series Feature 

Episodes 22-46 Presented In High Definition Blu-ray/DVD

Combo Pack And DVD Set; Preorders Available Now!

VIZ Media has announced the forthcoming release of SAILOR MOON Season 1, Set 2. The latest installment of the iconic fantasy action anime series will be released as a Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack and also as a Standard DVD Set on February 10, 2015. Pre-orders are available now from all major online retailers.

The SAILOR MOON Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack and Standard DVD Set are rated “TV-PG” and contain Episodes 24-46 of the legendary series, along with a wealth of bonus material and special premium packaging. Uncut English dubbed as well as Japanese subtitled dialogue options are available on both formats. The SAILOR MOON Season 1, Set 2 Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack will carry an MSRP of $69.99 U.S. / $81.99 CAN; the Standard Edition DVD will carry an MSRP of $44.82 U.S. / $51.99 CAN.

The Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack contains a deluxe, 6-disc collection (3 DVDs & 3 Blu-rays), with a beautiful reflective holofoil slipcover with specialty printing. The Combo Pack also offers bonus content including SAILOR MOON Day convention event highlights, Moonlight Memories Part 1, the complete 2014 Anime Expo SAILOR MOON Panel and Cast Announcement, official cosplay team interviews, clean opening and ending segments, digital art galleries, and official series trailers. Blu-ray episodes are presented in full 1080p High Definition video.

The SAILOR MOON Season 1, Set 2 DVD Set features 3 discs with beautifully illustrated variant O-card packaging and embossed holofoil printing. Episodes are presented in 480p standard video format. Bonus features include SAILOR MOON Day convention event highlights, the official series trailers, and clean opening and ending segments. Uncut English dubbed as well as Japanese subtitled dialogue options are available.

In their latest adventures, Sailor Moon, Sailor Mercury, and Sailor Mars continue their quest for the Legendary Silver Crystal as two new powerful allies join the fight. Sailor Jupiter is the tall and tough Guardian of Thunder, and Sailor Venus is the Guardian of Love and the most experienced member. Sailor Moon herself gets an impressive new power and learns more about the mysterious Tuxedo Mask. Could their distant past be intertwined, and does that have anything to do with the Moon Princess they seek? The final ordeal with Queen Beryl looms on the horizon, and it will take everything the Sailor Guardians have to be victorious!

“Fans will not want to miss the Sailor Guardians’ latest interstellar adventures in these forthcoming SAILOR MOON home media releases,” says Charlene Ingram, Senior Marketing Manager of Animation. “The episodes shine like never before in crisp High Definition and the Combo Pack set fits perfectly into Set 1’s shimmery, collectable art box. Catch the exciting next installment to this celebrated series coming soon in 2015!”

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 smash hit SAILOR MOON anime series is inspired by the bestselling manga (graphic novel) series created by Naoko Takeuchi (published in North America by Kodansha). In the series, Usagi Tsukino is a clumsy but kindhearted teenage girl who transforms into the powerful guardian of love and justice, Sailor Moon. Meeting allies along the way who share similar fates, Usagi and her team of planetary Sailor Guardians fight to protect the universe from forces of evil and total annihilation!

For more information on SAILOR MOON, or other award-winning anime titles from VIZ Media, visit www.VIZ.com.