More fun to add to your Memorial Day weekend agenda: the debut of the supernatural action adventure KEKKAISHI this Saturday May 29th at 12:30AM Eastern/Pacific (repeat at 4:30AM) on Adult Swim!
Get ready to "Ketsu! Metsu! Tenketsu!" =)
For those of you in the Pasadena CA area this weekend, ULTIMO co-creator Stan Lee will appear at Rock'n Comic-Con 2010 for an exclusive signing of ULTIMO Vol. 1!
Don't miss this opportunity to meet with the legendary man himself at the Pasadena Convention Center (300 East Green Street), Booth 402 from 2-3PM on Saturday May 29th!
VIZ Media is in the process of refining its focus and is restructuring
to adjust to changing industry and financial market realities.
As part of the restructuring the company had to refine its workforce by
eliminating certain positions and making cuts in other areas.
We are of course saddened by these departures, and sincerely appreciate
the hard work, passion and dedication of those that have moved on, but
we feel confident that with these changes VIZ Media will be more
streamlined and able to withstand the climate of the economy at this time.
This restructuring was not insignificant; however, this was primarily an
internal reprioritization to build toward our future. We wish to
apologize to our wonderful fans if this news has caused you concern. Be
assured VIZ Media remains committed in its obligations to you. We have no
plans at this time for additional drastic measures such as product cancellations
or business line closures. Your favorite series are not going away.
This fun new series is about librarians that join forces to protect issues like freedom of speech and censorship when the government in the future creates a special committee to rid society of books it feels unsuitable.
The series, with story and art by Kiiro Yumi and based on the original concept by Hiro Arikawa is available June 1st!
For more information, see the Press Release or visit www.shojobeat.com
Watch the first five episodes of VAMPIRE KNIGHT on VIZ Anime. New episodes will be avaialble every other Friday. Sign up for a VIZ Anime account so you can join other anime fans in following series and commenting on episodes.
About the VAMPIRE KNIGHT anime:
Yuki Cross is a first-year general education student at Cross Academy. As a member of the Disciplinary Committee, along with her childhood friend Zero Kiryu, her duty is to keep the infatuated Day Class students from chasing the beautiful Night Class students, all while performing the important task of protecting the secret of the Night Class. The secret…that all members of the Night Class are vampires!! The creation of the Night Class was an effort formed to end the long history of conflict by promoting a peaceful coexistence between human beings and vampires. As Guardians, Yuki and Zero are given the vital role of protecting the coexistence of the Day Class and the Night Class. Unlike Zero, who sees the vampires as enemies, Yuki believes vampires and humans can coexist.
Want to check out the VAMPIRE KNIGHT manga? Read the free preview.
As I watch VAMPIRE KNIGHT on VIZ Anime, I realize that Yuki is at crossroads. She needs to decide who she is and who she wants to become. Should she always protect Zero, knowing his secret, and give him the blood he needs? Or should she try to build a relationship with Kaname? Both decisions will prove dangerous for Yuki, but it's that danger that draws Yuki to Zero and Kaname even more. What should she do? What would you do? We'll need to wait to find out.
While you're waiting for the story to unfold, show your love for VAMPIRE KNIGHT with these awesome T-shirts. Get the black T-shirt with Yuki Cross in full color at F.Y.E. retail stores. Want the T-shirt with Yuki in haunting black and white? That one is at Hot Topic. Or, go Night Class with the VAMPIRE KNIGHT white T-shirt, available at Hot Topic and Hastings Entertainment.
— Rebecca Chow, Consumer Products Associate