VVIZ Media translates, publishes, and licenses Japanese manga and animation for English-speaking audiences in North America and selected regions. Its products include the Weekly Shonen Jump digital manga anthology, graphic novels, and animated DVDs, coordinated through a combined publishing and licensing operation. Its access comes from being owned by Shueisha, Shogakukan, and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, which provides direct access to a large catalog and a unified distribution and licensing pipeline. The goal is to grow the global audience for Japanese manga and animation by delivering translated content across digital, print, and screen formats.
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SHONEN JUMP SHOP arrives in NEW YORK City just in time for the holidays! 7 November, 2026 I have never wished more than right now that I was going to New York anytime soon! I love going to the Jump Store, I still remember buying anything and almost everything I saw while I was at the LA location (which I need to go back to soon). It is such a fun experience, to finally be able to purchase some of the coolest stuff I've only ever been able to see on people's videos of when they went to the Jump Store in Japan. For anyone looking for gifts this holiday season and are luckily nearby this new location...Trust me when I say, the only trouble you'll have is not having enough space in your arms for all the goodies you'll be buying! Japan's iconic manga merch destination opens November 7 with exclusive NYC drops, rare imports and fan-favorite collectibles. NEW YORK, NY - November 6, 2026, Back by popular demand! Japan's iconic SHONEN JUMP SHOP opens in New York City on November 7, 2026, bringing an exciting lineup of officially licensed manga merchandise straight from Japan, including exclusive New York drops, limited-edition collectibles and fan-favorite merchandise rarely available in the U.S. Brought to the U.S. by Benelic, the company behind Japan's SHONEN JUMP SHOP stores, in partnership with VIZ Media and Shueisha, the limited-time pop-up will transform 1220 Broadway into a manga fan's shopping destination. Expect exclusive merchandise, including a larger-than-life character statue of Luffy from ONE PIECE, photo-worthy murals and the ultimate holiday gift haul for SHONEN JUMP fans. The legendary SHONEN JUMP SHOP is back in NYC, bringing a treasure trove of officially licensed Japanese manga merchandise to fans on the East Coast. Shoppers can discover apparel, collectibles, acrylic standees, keychains, posters, canvas prints, accessories and more from some of the biggest names in manga, including: * One Piece * Sakamoto Days * Kagurabachi * Ichi the Witch * Hunter x Hunter * Naruto * Bleach * Haikyu!!! * My Hero Academia * Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba * Jujutsu Kaisen Exclusive drops include: New York-exclusive Luffy sticker celebrating the pop-up's return SHONEN JUMP logo apparel and accessories, including hoodies, T-shirts and bags Fans can also explore immersive store displays, including a life-size character statue of Luffy from ONE PIECE and vibrant manga murals, creating plenty of photo opportunities. Opens Saturday, November 7, 2026 Store Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM-7:00 PM SHONEN JUMP SHOP in New York 1220 Broadway New York, NY 10001 Following popular demand, SHONEN JUMP SHOP is making its highly anticipated return to New York, giving manga fans another opportunity to shop authentic merchandise imported directly from Japan. Arriving just in time for the holiday shopping season, the pop-up offers fans a rare chance to discover exclusive collectibles, limited-edition merchandise and unique gifts celebrating some of the world's most beloved manga franchises. MORE INFORMATION: SHONEN JUMP SHOP New York About VIZ Media: Wherever manga and anime fans are, The Convention Collective is! VIZ Media is No. 1 in Japanese pop culture, introducing fans to what's now, new, and next. Home to the world's most influential and groundbreaking storytellers and artists, who today drive multiple industries from publishing and animation to film and gaming. If it's big in Japan, you can find it at VIZ. VIZ Media is proudly certified as a Most Loved Workplace(R) in America and Inc. Magazine's Best Workplace. For more information, visit viz.com.
Here is A list of every Pokémon movie in release order as Pokémon: 4Ever heads to Blu-ray. VIZ Media is bringing Pokémon: 4Ever to Blu-ray early next year. Here is every animated Pokémon movie in release order, from Mewtwo Strikes Back to Wild Card. By GBest - Nov 05, 2026 08:11 AM EST VIZ Media is bringing Pokémon: 4Ever to Blu-ray on January 5th, 2027. The company revealed the cover for the release, which brings back the 2001 movie where Ash and his friends meet the Mythical Pokémon Celebi. Check out the official post down below: Pokémon 4Ever is the fourth animated Pokémon movie. It was released in Japan in 2001 under the title Celebi: A Timeless Encounter and came to North American theaters through Miramax the following year. In the movie, Ash, Misty and Brock meet Sam, a boy who was carried forty years into the future by Celebi. The Iron-Masked Marauder, a member of Team Rocket, hunts Celebi with Dark Balls that turn any Pokémon they catch evil, and the legendary Suicune also plays a role. The movie was shown alongside the short Pikachu's PikaBoo. With the Blu-ray on the way, here is every animated Pokémon movie in release order, grouped by the era of the anime they came out alongside. The years listed are the original Japanese release years. The original series and johto era. * Pokémon: The First Movie, Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998): Ash, Misty and Brock are invited to New Island, where the genetically engineered Mewtwo has built an army of cloned Pokémon. * Pokémon the Movie 2000: The Power of One (1999): Ash gets pulled into an ancient prophecy on Shamouti Island after a collector captures Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres, throwing the world out of balance until Lugia steps in. * Pokémon 3: The Movie, Spell of the Unown (2000): The Unown create an Entei for a young girl named Molly after her father disappears, and Ash's mother Delia ends up caught in the crystal tower they build. * Pokémon 4Ever: Celebi, Voice of the Forest (2001): Ash meets Sam, a boy Celebi carried forty years into the future, while the Iron-Masked Marauder hunts Celebi with his Dark Balls. * Pokémon Heroes: Latios and Latias (2002): In the canal city of Alto Mare, Ash protects the Eon Pokémon Latios and Latias and the Soul Dew from two thieves named Annie and Oakley. The advanced generation era. * Jirachi: Wish Maker (2003): Max befriends Jirachi, which wakes up for only seven days every thousand years, while a magician named Butler tries to use its power to bring back Groudon. * Destiny Deoxys (2004): Deoxys and Rayquaza clash over a high-tech city in a story about a boy named Tory overcoming his fear of Pokémon. * Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (2005): Ash wakes the Aura Guardian Lucario, who has been sealed in a staff for centuries, and the two set out to rescue Pikachu from Mew. * Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006): Ash and Pokémon Ranger Jackie protect Manaphy, the Prince of the Sea, on its way to the underwater Sea Temple. The Diamond and pearl era. * The Rise of Darkrai (2007): Ash arrives in Alamos Town as Dialga and Palkia's fight spills into the real world and Darkrai becomes the town's unlikely protector. * Giratina and the Sky Warrior (2008): Shaymin joins Ash and Dawn, while Giratina is dragged out of the Reverse World by a man who wants to control it. * Arceus and the Jewel of Life (2009): Ash and his friends travel back in time to fix a broken promise between Arceus and the people of Michina Town. * Zoroark: Master of Illusions (2010): Zoroark terrorizes Crown City with illusions as a businessman tries to capture the legendary beasts, with Celebi playing a part in the story. The Black and White and XY eras. * White: Victini and Zekrom / Black: Victini and Reshiram (2011): Released as two versions in Japan, the film follows Ash and Victini in the Kingdom of the Vale. * Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice (2012): Keldeo, Cobalion, Terrakion and Virizion face Kyurem. * Genesect and the Legend Awakened (2013): A group of Genesect clashes with Mewtwo in New Tork City. * Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (2014): Ash helps Diancie create a new Heart Diamond while Yveltal awakens. * Hoopa and the Clash of Ages (2015): Hoopa's power to summon legendary Pokémon through its rings leads to a battle of legends. * Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel (2016): Ash is chained to Volcanion and the two have to rescue the artificial Pokémon Magearna. The alternate continuity films. * Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017): A retelling of Ash and Pikachu's first journey, with new companions Verity and Sorrel and a chase after Ho-Oh. * Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us (2018): A seaside city's wind festival goes wrong, and Ash and a group of locals work to save the city with help from Lugia. * Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back, Evolution (2019): A CG remake of the first movie. * Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (2020): Ash meets Koko, a boy raised by Zarude in the jungle. The first 19 movies follow the same Ash and Pikachu from the TV anime, and most of them are side stories that fit between episodes of the anime. The last four films from 2017 to 2020 are set in their own continuity, with I Choose You! retelling Ash's first days as a trainer and the films after it following that version of Ash. Detective Pikachu and Pokémon: Wild Card. Pokémon Detective Pikachu, the 2019 live-action movie starring Ryan Reynolds as the voice of Pikachu, is separate from the animated series and can be watched on its own. It follows Tim Goodman as he searches for his missing father in Ryme City with the help of a talking Pikachu. The next animated movie is Pokémon: Wild Card, which is set to arrive in 2027. It will be the first new animated Pokémon movie since Secrets of the Jungle, which came out in Japan in 2020 and on Netflix in 2021. Check out the official teaser trailer down below: Which Pokémon movie is your favorite, and are you picking up Pokémon: 4Ever on Blu-ray? Let AnimeMojo know your thoughts in the comments below. Member Since 9/11/2017 Anime watcher and manga enjoyer. Reader of light novels if I really enjoy a series. Not too picky. If not doing that then I am probably playing video games or working out. I like chocolate milk. 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Pokémon Adventures: Red and Blue returns next month with exclusive new release. October 10, 2026, 6:55pm Pokemon Adventures: Red and Blue is set to return next month with an exclusive new release, courtesy of VIZ Media. It's been roughly three decades since Pokemon Red and Blue took the world by gripped. Since then, Pokemon has grown and grown and grown. In 2026, it is one of the biggest and most valuable IPs in all of entertainment. While the first two games aren't often cited by Pokemon fans as the best in the series, they obviously have a level of importance other games don't and a ton of nostalgia as well. Those are the games. What's equally nostalgic for many Pokemon fans is the Pokemon Adventures series, a manga series that Pokemon creator Satoshi Tajiri once stated was the closet thing to how he imagined the Pokemon universe to be. And Pokemon Adventures: Red and Blue is the first release in the manga series, which debuted in 1997. Almost 30 years later, VIZ Media is releasing a new and exclusive re-release of this for hardcore collectors called Pokemon Red and Blue Deluxe Edition. The first volume of this release is set to release on November 10, with pre-orders available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Bookshop, Books-A-Million, Kinokuniya, and more for those who have the $30 to purchase it. There's no new material with the release. It's purely a collector's item, featuring a hardcover with gold finishes and gilded page edges. Meanwhile, the book is 476 pages, featuring a story by Hidenori Kusaka and art by Mato. About the new release. "Red doesn't just want to train Pokémon - he wants to be their friend too," reads an official description of the manga, provided by VIZ. "Bulbasaur and Poliwhirl seem game, though independent Pikachu won't be so easy to win over! But as Red improves as a Pokémon Trainer, so does his competition. And soon Red must team up with his biggest rival, Blue, to defeat a common enemy! And watch out for Team Rocket, Red... They're out to get ya!" Not only is this a good item for the hardcore Pokemon collector out there or the general huge Pokemon manga fan, but it's a good starting point for those who want to jump into the Pokemon manga, though, a little bit of an expensive jumping off point. There are cheaper entry points, and those who end up hooked could revisit an item like this down the line. This is notably VIZ's final Pokemon release for 2026 and the final notable release for the IP as a whole this year. And things will stay quiet on the Pokemon front until Pokemon Day in February of next year. In the meantime, VIZ also has a little something for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet fans coming this month.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure JoJonium review: are the Hardcover Manga editions worth it? Planning to collect Hirohiko Araki's legendary saga? Culture Hub review the print quality, dual-color ink pages, and shelf presence of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Hardcovers. #JoJo's Bizarre Adventure #Hirohiko Araki #Jonathan Joestar #Dio Brando #JoJonium #Hardcover Manga #Manga Collecting #Shonen Jump Few creations in global pop culture history have redefined visual flair, dynamic human anatomy, and avant-garde pose aesthetics as audaciously as Hirohiko Araki's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. Debuting in the late 1980s in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump, the multi-generational chronicle pitting the heroic Joestar bloodline against ancient vampiric curses and supernatural Stand manifestations commands an unwavering international cult following. For years, English-speaking readers had limited access to the foundational early sagas. That changed dramatically when Viz Media published the definitive collector's hardcover editions - widely modeled after the acclaimed Japanese JoJonium omnibus line. Here is an in-depth breakdown examining physical book construction, dual-color printing fidelity, and why these prestige hardcovers stand as the ultimate format to collect Araki's masterwork. The build: hardcover elegance and modernized cover portraits. The JoJo hardcovers immediately stand apart for their premium physical materials and architectural shelf presence: * Custom Re-Illustrated Hardcover Art: Hirohiko Araki produced brand-new cover paintings specifically for this release, rendering legendary figures like Jonathan Joestar and Dio Brando in his evolved, haute-couture modern art style, framed by classical geometric borders and glossy embossing. * Oversized Trim & Visual Breathing Room: Boasting dimensions noticeably larger than standard mass-market tankōbon, the expanded page area allows Araki's intense linework, dramatic muscle contractions, and theatrical poses to breathe with commanding presence. * Durable Smyth-Sewn Binding: Quality stitched spines ensure books lie flat effortlessly without cracking, keeping center-gutter dialogue readable and preventing pages from loosening over decades of reading. Flipping through the interior pages delivers a dramatic visual leap over older paperback runs: * Dual-Color and Full-Color Page Restoration: All pages originally rendered in striking dual-color red-and-black ink or serialized full-color spreads have been meticulously preserved, injecting dynamic color rhythm absent from standard grayscale scans. * High-Density Bright White Paper: The heavy, opaque paper stock eliminates ghosting and bleed-through, ensuring Araki's bold, ink-heavy black shadows and fine crosshatching land with absolute contrast and depth. * Character Conceptual Notes by Hirohiko Araki: Each volume concludes with intimate retrospective memoirs from Araki himself, breaking down his classic rock inspirations, Italian fashion influences, and the creative psychology behind each hero and villain. Price-to-Value assessment. Collecting the entire Phantom Blood saga takes just three hardcover volumes, completely encapsulating the foundational collision between aristocratic British chivalry and Dio's ruthless gothic ambition. Compared to flimsy mass-market paperbacks that crease easily with repeated handling, the archival longevity of these hardcovers makes them an unbeatable value per chapter. The verdict: A standout collector's centerpiece. Whether you are seeking the historic starting point of the Joestar lineage or curating an art-forward graphic novel shelf, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 1-Phantom Blood, Vol. 1 establishes a high-water mark of prestige that every manga and comic aficionado should experience firsthand. Recommended on Amazon - Prime Eligible Price Check Live Price Prices & availability accurate as of publish date and subject to change. As an Amazon Associate, Culturehub earns from qualifying purchases. * Affiliate Disclosure: Some links in this article are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Culture Hub earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Pop Culture & Anime Radar Never miss the next big Anime or manga drop. Get curated episode breakdowns, hidden gems, and exclusive merch alerts directly. Zero spam, 100% pure culture. Prefer RSS? RSS Feed - No account required
New Pokémon Scarlet and Violet release arriving before the end of the month. October 5, 2026, 3:48pm A new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet release is arriving before the end of the month, well ahead of Pokémon Winds and Waves, which has been leaking ahead of its anticipated reshowing on February 27, 2027. To this end, a new evolution of a Pokémon from Pokémon Emerald has leaked. The next mainline releases for Nintendo Switch 2 are roughly a year out, though. For the rest of this year, Pokémon fans don't have any game releases left to look forward to, but there is another release coming this month, courtesy of VIZ Media. More precisely, on October 13, Viz Media will release the 6th volume of 7 announced volumes. The ongoing series is the manga adaptation of the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Nintendo Switch video games, written by Hidenori Kusaka and illustrated by Satoshi Yamamoto. That said, while they adapt the video games, it's a retelling. In other words, there is a new story complete with original characters. So, it's not a substitute for the video games, but runs complementary to them. The story of the games and the manga are similar, but the latter makes changes to the plot and ultimately tells its own unique story. As noted, there have been five volumes already, with the series beginning in 2025. Meanwhile, the 7th volume is set to arrive on February 9, 2027. Each volume costs $5.99, with Volume 6 currently available to pre-order. It is notably 96 pages long. Keeping Pokemon Scarlet and Violet alive. "With the Gym Battle against Iono finished and the raid upon Schedar Squad underway, Violet finds himself in an intense battle with Mela," reads an official description of the new volume from VIZ Media. "Can Scarlet defeat the Lurking Steel Titan?" For those curious, the manga has been earning a fairly positive reception so far. It contains some of the best artwork you will see out of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Overall, so far, its story has been fairly lighthearted, complete with some solid comedic moments. Meanwhile, the fast-paced nature of the story has divided readers. Where almost every reader agrees the manga goes a little wrong is that it takes so long to introduce Scarlet, one of its two protagonists, with the other being Violet. To this ne,d it has a 3.83 out of 5 stars on Goodreads after nearly 60 user reviews. For anyone who loves the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet games in particular, it's the only thing keeping them going at the moment because Game Freak and Nintendo have unsurprisingly moved on from the 2022 RPGs, which are far from the best-regarded mainline games in the series, but which proved massively popular. Meanwhile, in terms of meaningful releases for the Nintendo Switch games, this could very well be the final one, as soon the focus will be Pokémon Winds and Waves.
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