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The manga and anime publisher will make its first foray into gaming with original title The World Next Door.
Read More »Viz Media enters video game market with Rose City Games
Viz Media expands Pokémon publishing catalogue
New manga and activity books are set for a 2018 release.
Read More »Yo-Kai Watch heads to YouTube Kids
Viz Media Europe has partnered with YouTube Kids to stream new episodes of the show.
Read More »Yo-Kai Watch rolls out 2017 strategy plans
2017 will see the launch of new toys from Hasbro, while a new Yo-Kai Watch film will hit cinemas in the summer.
Read More »Viz announces new merchandising deals for Naruto Shippuden and One Punch Man
Anime brands will grow with new toys and food products
Read More »Viz Media names Evolution as US licensing agent
Under the new partnership, Evolution will represent Viz Media’s catalogue of anime and original content as it focuses on developing new merchandise and retail relationships.
Read More »Viz Media and Rooster Teeth grow global publishing roster for RWBY
In its partnership with Rooster Teeth, the firm will focus on a variety of publishing formats based on the award-winning series RWBY for 2017.
Read More »Viz Media expects EU partners for Yo-Kai Watch to exceed 100 by 2017
A leader in bringing Japanese Entertainment content to Europe, the firm has secured 70 licensees for the popular Japanese animated series.
Read More »Yo-kai Watch toys unveiled from Hasbro
The firm’s range includes the Yo-kai Watch and medals that allows fans to summon Yo-kai characters.
Read More »Viz Media unveils new product partners for One-Punch Man
New partners include Ata-Boy, Bioworld Merchandising, Great Eastern Entertainment, Isaac Morris Limited, and Trends International.
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