Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases
Special Thanks to Evelyn Dubocq and Erik Jansen
VIZ Media, LLC has announced their list of DVD titles scheduled for release in March 2010. This includes the final box set release of HONEY AND CLOVER, the next installments of the POKÉMON ELEMENTS series, as well as the latest episodic releases of the popular BLEACH and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN series. Also releasing is the live action feature film – HISASHI TENMYOUYA: SAMURAI NOUVEAU from VIZ Pictures.
VIZ Media DVD titles are distributed (in English) in the U.S and Mexico by Warner Home Video and in Canada by Allegro.
New Shojo Releases Include:
HONEY AND CLOVER Box Set 3
MSRP: $59.90 US / $85.99 CAN
Available March 16
Yuta returns from his journey of self-discovery only to find everyone around him deep in their own struggles to shape their futures. Ayumi finds herself increasingly included in projects involving Takumi and Rika, and the strain is breaking her. Far away in America, Shinobu and his brother’s endless quest for money finally helps them achieve their ultimate goal, while back home Hagumi must face the devastating consequences of an accident that could change her life forever.
Can the pursuit of happiness and the pursuit of art ever be one and the same?
Season 2, Episodes 1-12
English, Japanese Audio
English subtitles
270 Minutes
Rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens
New Shonen Jump Releases Include:
BLEACH Volume 26
MSRP: $24.92 US / $35.99 CAN
Available March 23
The Bount leader Jin Kariya has obtained the Jokai Crest and is absorbing its immense power. While Ichigo and the others rest and prepare for their next battle, the Soul Reapers are warned by Rantao that there are many Crests within the Seireitei, and all may explode if Kariya’s Crest is released. Head Captain Yamamoto mobilizes all Soul Reapers to find and seal the remaining Crests. Then, atop Sokyoku Hill, Ichigo faces Kariya in their final clash!
Original and Uncut Episodes 105 – 109
English, Japanese Audio
English subtitles
125 Minutes
Rated ‘T’ for Teens
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Volume 7
MSRP: $24.92 US / $35.99 CAN
Available March 9
In their battle with Sasori, Granny Chiyo and Sakura must make life-or-death choices to bring the puppet master down. Outside the Akatsuki hideout, Team Guy have fought the copies of themselves to the point of exhaustion, but Rock Lee’s plan sets fire to their fighting spirits.
Meanwhile, Naruto and Kakashi have caught up to Deidara, and Kakashi prepares to unleash his newest jutsu–the Mangekyo Sharingan!
Original and Uncut Episodes 27 – 30
English, Japanese Audio
English subtitles
100 Minutes
Rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens
New POKÉMON Releases Include:
POKÉMON: ELEMENTS Volume 9: Ghost
MSRP: $9.98 US / $14.99 CAN
Available March 23
Following the POKÉMON All Star series set, the POKÉMON: ELEMENTS collection consists of the most important episodes commemorating the different types of Pokémon characters.
Each disc showcases a Pokémon type with three all-time favorite episodes. Collect them all!
English Audio
60 Minutes
Rated ‘A’ for All Ages
POKÉMON: ELEMENTS Volume 10: Rock
MSRP: $9.98 US / $14.99 CAN
Available March 23
English Audio
60 Minutes
Rated ‘A’ for All Ages
New VIZ Pictures Releases Include:
HISASHI TENMYOUYA: SAMURAI NOUVEAU, NEW PEOPLE Artist Series Volume 4
MSRP: $24.92 US / $35.99 CAN
Available March 9
A graphic designer turned contemporary artist, Hisashi Tenmyouya brings his own style of NEO-Traditional Japanese Painting to the art world. Tenmyouya reveals his soul through melding of modern urban subjects with traditional methods of painting.
Japanese Audio
English subtitles
80 Minutes
About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan’s largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa and is a global ex-Asia licensor of Japanese manga and animation.
The company offers an integrated product line including magazines such as Shonen Jump and Shojo Beat, graphic novels, and DVDs, and develops, markets, licenses, and distributes animated entertainment for audiences and consumers of all ages. Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; and web site at www.viz.com.
