VIZ Media Offers New Digital Additions and Manga Bundles for November 2015

VIZ MEDIA OPENS NOVEMBER WITH A SUBSTANTIAL NEW DIGITAL MANGA UPDATE

Catch Simultaneous Debut Of WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Series PLATINUM END By The Creators of DEATH NOTE, Along With Exciting New Titles, Special Bundle Promos, And A Preview Of The 24-Hour Cyber Monday Sale!

VIZ Media delivers an extensive digital manga update for November that features a wide variety of new series launches and digital exclusives. Several new digital manga bundles are also offered this month, as well as a special 24-hour Cyber-Monday sale planned for November 30th.

Fans will not want to miss the launch today of PLATINUM END, the brand new series by the creators of DEATH NOTE and BAKUMAN｡, offered as a digital exclusive from the VIZ Manga app, VIZManga.com, the WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP app, the shonenjump.viz.com website and also from ComiXology. Chapter 1 is available now for only $0.99, with new chapters of the series releasing monthly, simultaneous with Japan.

Other new manga titles launching digitally this month include Arina Tanemura’s latest shojo series, IDOL DREAMS, the Shonen Jump fiction novel release of NARUTO: KAKASHI’S STORY, and the exclusive series debut of ZYWORD and EUREKA SEVEN: GRAVITY BOYS & LIFTING GIRLS.

VIZ Media’s WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP digital manga magazine also delivers a pair of new series launches during November with the debut of a new chapter every week of JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: PART 3 - STARDUST CRUSADERS along with the opening of a new “Jump Start” manga action series – BUDDY STRIKE – that starts on November 9th. Please visit shonenjump.viz.com for more information and access.

IDOL DREAMS, Vol. 1 · Rated ‘T’ for Teens · DIGITAL MSRP: $6.99 (U.S. / CAN) · Available Now!

Catch the debut of this new series by famed shojo manga creator Arina Tanemura! At age 31, office worker Chikage Deguchi feels she missed her chances at love and success. When word gets out that she’s a virgin, Chikage is humiliated and wishes she could return to the time when she was still young and popular. She takes an experimental drug that changes her appearance back to when she was 15. Now Chikage is determined to pursue everything she missed out on all those years ago—including becoming a star!

NARUTO: KAKASHI’S STORY · Rated ‘T’ for Teens · DIGITAL MSRP: $10.99 (U.S. / CAN) · Available Now! 

In this new fiction novel that also features artwork by NARUTO manga series creator Masashi Kishimoto, a year has passed since the Fourth Great Ninja War, and Kakashi’s appointment as Hokage looms. But first he heads to the Land of Waves for a dangerous mission rescuing hostages from a top-secret airship. There he confronts a ninja whose heart is frozen by tragedy. Having lost both his friend’s eye and his greatest abilities, can Kakashi protect anyone from his coldhearted foe? What is the true meaning of the Will of Fire gained in the distant heavens? Kakashi finds these answers and more as he enters a new ninja era.

PLATINUM END Chapter 1 DIGITAL MSRP: $0.99 (U.S. / CAN) · Available Now!

A brand new series being offered as a digital exclusive! From the legendary duo that brought you DEATH NOTE and BAKUMAN comes a dark story of humans and angels. Mirai is a boy who has lost hope in the future. Can a fateful meeting with an angel turn his life around, or will he be plunged into further despair in Takeshi Obata and Tsugumi Ohba's newest series?

ZYWORD (One-Shot) · Rated ‘T’ for Teens · DIGITAL MSRP: $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) · Available Nov. 10th

Tamayo Akiyama, a former member of CLAMP, has crafted a fantasy adventure that will leave readers spellbound! Welcome to Zyword, a world filled with sorcery. When Zyword's Araimel Kingdom is put under a spell, it's up to the two sole survivors to save the citizens before they perish in an eternal sleep!

EUREKA SEVEN: GRAVITY BOYS & LIFTING GIRL, Vol. 1 · Rated ‘T’ for Teens · DIGITAL MSRP: $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) · Available Nov. 17th  

This is the story of young Ruri and Sumner, the characters from the Sony Playstation Eureka Seven video games, now featured in their own original manga!

Cyber Monday Volume 1 Digital Manga Sale Preview:

The following Volume 1 editions will be available with special pricing for 24 hours ONLY on November 30th on VIZManga.com and the VIZManga App:

·         MY HERO ACADEMIA - $4.99

·         SPELL OF DESIRE – $4.99

·         MY LOVE STORY! - $4.99

·         KISS OF THE ROSE PRINCESS – $4.99

·         DEMON PRINCE OF MOMOCHI HOUSE – $4.99

·         TIME KILLERS – $4.99

·         TOKYO GHOUL – $4.99

·         TWIN STAR EXORCISTS – $4.99

·         ULTRAMAN - $4.99

·         ASSASSINATION CLASSROOM - $4.99

November Digital Manga Bundle Promos (Available All Month):

BAKUMAN · $69.00
·         Vols. 1-20 plus special gift with purchase – OTTER NO. 9 one-shot manga

NISEKOI · $20.99
·         Vols. 1-5

ARATA THE LEGEND · Available bundle options:
·         Vols. 1-10 – $41.99
·         Vols. 1-15 – $54.99
·         Vols. 1-20 – $60.99

FOOD WARS!: SHOKUGEKI NO SOMA Bundle · $20.99
·         Vols. 1-5

JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: PART 3 – STARDUST CRUSADERS

Available bundle options:
·         JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: STARDUST CRUSADERS Vols. 1-8 – $32.99
·         JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: STARDUST CRUSADERS Vols. 1-16 – $55.99

Additional November digital manga updates also include new volumes for more than 25 other continuing VIZ Media series. Notable releases include not-to-be-missed volumes for BLEACH (Vol. 65), MY HERO ACADEMIA (Vol. 2), NISEKOI (Vol. 12), TERRA FORMARS (Vol. 9), and ULTRAMAN (Vol. 2), along with the series finales for YUKARISM (Vol. 4), CLAMP SCHOOL DETECTIVES (Vol. 3), and KAMIYADORI (Vol. 5).

The free VIZ Manga App continues to be the top application for reading digital manga and features a massive library of the most popular series in the world. Through the innovative VIZ Manga digital platform registered users are able to use one account to view their purchased manga across more devices than ever. New series and volumes are added every Tuesday. Fans can also find these titles and more for the NOOK, Kindle Fire, and Kobo eReaders, as well as in the ComiXology, iBooks and Google Play Stores.

Most manga volumes are available for purchase and download in the U.S. and Canada within the VIZ Manga application starting from only $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) each. Readers can also explore free Chapter 1 previews of every series. For more information, please visit VIZManga.com or www.VIZ.com/apps.

To learn more about VIZ Manga, please visit www.vizmanga.com.

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Bluefin Announunces New Studio Ghibli Collectibles

BLUEFIN HIGHLIGHTS A COLORFUL ARRAY OF UNIQUE GUNDAM IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS, STUDIO GHIBLI AND SAILOR MOON GIFT IDEAS FOR ANIME FANS AND J-COLLECTORS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Leading Collectibles And Hobby Distributor Delights Collectors With GUNPLA IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS Model Kits, Exclusive STUDIO GHIBLI Décor Products And Colorful SAILOR MOON Cosplay Accessories And Stationary Sets

Irvine, CA, Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more, spotlights collectibles for the Holidays from its Bandai Gunpla Iron-Blooded Orphans model line, as well as a colorful array of premium Sailor Moon props and cosplay accessories from PROPLICA along with other Sailor Moon stationary and products. The company also highlights several exclusive Studio Ghibli products that includes music boxes, picture frames, calendars and other décor items inspired by popular anime films such as Kiki’s Delivery Service and My Neighbor Totoro.

Bandai High Grade (HG) Gunpla Model Kits:

HG Orphans 1/144 Gundam Barbatos "Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans"
MSRP: $12.95; Height: Approx. 5 inches; Available Now!

From the smash hit 2015 animated TV series, Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans, comes one of the 300 year-old Gundam mobile suits, originally used in the Calamity War, which can upgrade itself through adapting its fallen enemy’s armaments. Includes a giant mace and katana.

HG Orphans 1/144 HG Schwalbe Graze "Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans"
MSRP: $12.95; Height: Approx. 5 inches; Available Now!

A special high mobility Graze unit used by Gjallarhorn officer Fareed McGillis with higher output and mobility through various additional boosters on its body. Comes equipped with a 120mm rifle, battle axe, and wire claw that can be used for clinging onto objects

Mobile Suit Gundam: IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS brings Gundam's closest-ever focus on the human drama, the bonds and conflicts between the boys who take the lead roles. Set on Mars, it follows protagonist Mikazuki Augus, and his friends and foes, through the flames of war. The series is available now to stream online at Hulu, Daisuki, Crunchyroll, and the FUNimation channel.

Studio Ghibli Products:

Available now at select Barnes & Noble store locations and also from barnesandnoble.com, each Studio Ghibli item is a work of art, masterfully crafted to reflect the simplicity and depth of the Studio’s most beloved and unforgettable characters while giving fans a peak into the enchanting worlds they inhabit.

Jiji Mirror (Hang/Stand) from "Kiki's Delivery Service”
MSRP: $37.95

An adorable Jiji mirror from Miyazaki's "Kiki Delivery Service". The beautiful stained glass elegantly accentuates the antique-style window framed mirror as Jiji innocently looks peers back at you.

Totoro's Band Music Box from "My Neighbor Totoro" 
MSRP: $42.95

Listen to the sweet sound of Totoro's band through this enchanting music box.

Jiji's Gift Music Box from "Kiki's Delivery Service"
MSRP: $42.95

Enjoy the pleasant melody from Jiji's antique-style music box.

Totoro's Flower Trumpet Accessory Box from "My Neighbor Totoro"
MSRP: $28.95

Use this little log to store your accessories in the compartment below. Totoro perches on top of the case while holding an adorable flower trumpet.

Jiji's Flower Delivery Planter from "Kiki's Delivery Service"
MSRP: $49.95

Include a cute flower arrangement into this planter as Jiji sits in the basket and looks up at Kiki.

Totoro Frame (Poster Version) from "My Neighbor Totoro"
MSRP: $42.95

Let your personal photos become a part of Totoro's world! If you hold a red umbrella in the photo, you can cleverly recreate the most famous bus-stop scene in "My Neighbor Totoro".

Totoro Perpetual Calendar from "My Neighbor Totoro"
MSRP: $37.95

Enjoy your new favorite desk mate Totoro as he helpfully provides the day and date… forever.

Rustic Totoro Picture Frames from "My Neighbor Totoro
MSRP: $37.95 each

Celebrate the changing of the seasons with these rustic Totoro photo frames. Collect all four seasons!

·         Totoro Spring Frame from "My Neighbor Totoro"
The pink cherry blossoms capture the essence of spring.

·         Totoro Summer Frame from "My Neighbor Totoro"
Sunflowers and morning glory adorn the corners of this summer frame while Totoro holds his favorite leaf umbrella.

·         Totoro Autumn Frame from "My Neighbor Totoro"
Large autumn leaves embellish the corners as a smiling Totoro sits atop a mushroom.

·         Totoro Winter Frame from "My Neighbor Totoro"
Holly and berries cluster all around the frame while the blue and white Totoro hang from above. A perfect holiday gift.

The Studio Ghibli products listed above are available at Barnes & Noble store locations at: Caldor Plaza in West Woodland Park, NJ; Enfield Commons in Enfield, CT; The Centre in Copperfield in Houston, TX; South Hills Village in Pittsburgh, PA; the Milford location store in Milford, CT; University Park Mall in Mishawaka, IN; The Co. Blvd II location in Glendale, CO; the Sarasota II store in Sarasota, FL; the Northwoods Shopping Center in San Antonio, TX; and the North Village Shopping Center in North Brunswick, NJ.

Sailor Moon Accessories by PROPLICA:

For cosplayers and Sailor Moon aficionados, Bluefin is proud to offer an exclusive collection of Sailor Moon accessories from PROPLICA, including the new Sailor Moon Spiral Heart Moon Rod, to be released in December, which complements the Crystal Star, Moon Rod and Moon Stick products that are available now.

PROPLICA Sailor Moon Spiral Heart Moon Rod 
MSRP $98.99; Available December 2015

The 4th release in the PROPLICA series comes the creation of Tuxedo Mask and Sailor Moon’s love, the Spiral Moon Rod! In tradition with the previous PROPLICA creations, the Spiral Moon Rod is finished with gorgeous gold metallic, clear parts, lights, and sound! At 48cm (over 18 inches) the Spiral Heart Moon Rod is also the largest Sailor Moon PROPLICA yet. Get your magical girl on and perform to the sounds of the two famous attacks, ‘Moon Spiral Heart Attack’ and ‘Rainbow Moon Heart Ache’. The PROPLICA Spiral Heart Moon Rod also comes with a whimsically detailed display stand.                     

PROPLICA Crystal Star
MSRP: $67.99; Available Now!

The 3rd edition to the Sailor Moon PROPLICA line is Sailor Moon’s second transformation item, the stunning Crystal Star! High quality metallic gold finishing is used on the exterior design and delicate stones which represent each of the Sailor Scouts are also carefully set in red, yellow, blue, and green surrounding the golden crescent moon in the center. Opening the Crystal Star reveals its power source, the Silver Crystal. Press the Silver Crystal to hear familiar sound effects. You can also remove the cover to reenact the Moon Crystal Power, Make Up transformation scene!

PROPLICA Cutie Moon Rod
MSRP $99.99; Available Now!

The Cutie Moon Rod, now the 2nd addition to the high-end Proplica line, is making a comeback 20 years after its original creation. Metallic pieces and clear parts are crafted with the utmost care in order to bring the Cutie Moon Rod into perfect form. The crown jewel sparkles in various colors and luminescent LED lights along the side allow for reenactment of the Moon Princess Halation attack and other scenes from the anime. The Cutie Mood Rod also plays a variety of phrases and sound effects. Included is a display stand created in the image of the great Moon Castle.                 

PROPLICA Moon Stick
MSRP $93.99; Available Now!

The first item in this series is a faithful 1:1 scale replica of the iconic “Moon Stick” from Sailor Moon. This elegant replica measures slightly over 10", and features an accurate portrayal with colorful details and light-up gimmicks. Sound effects and vocal recordings (featuring Sailor Moon's original Japanese voice actress, Kotono Mitsuishi!) have also been used to further add to the Moon Stick's realism, with the attachment and removal of the Silver Crystal activating new lines and effects! An exquisite display stand is also included for showing off this masterpiece. Be the hero you were born to be, and earn the gratitude of the Moon Kingdom. Requires three LR44 Button Cell Batteries (sold separately).              

Additional Sailor Moon Stationary and Accessories by Sun-Star

To celebrate Sailor Moon’s 20th Anniversary, Japanese stationary manufacturer Sun-Star has come up an assortment of new Sailor Moon lifestyle goods that speak to the true Sailor Moon fan. Coming soon to a retailer near you!

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Ball Point Pen (Black Ink)
MSRP $10.00; Available December 2015

Note-taking is so much more tolerable when your pen is amazing, so Bluefin offers new Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon ball point pens. These high-quality pens are comfortable to hold and make for a smooth writing experience. Each pen comes adorned with a cute mascot character perched on one end while the pen stem is embellished with colorful images of the characters from top to bottom. Choose from Sailor Moon, Sailor Mars, Sailor Mercury, Sailor Jupiter, and Sailor Venus. The pen clip includes the names of each Sailor Scout. Quantities are limited! Made in Japan.

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Journal
MSRP $7.00; Available December 2015

When using a notebook or journal, the simple act of writing can transform into a very special experience. So banish lackluster notes to a three-ring binder and fill this fancy Sailor Moon journal only with thoughts, inspiration, and experiences that brighten any fan’s day! These pretty journals have smooth, matte outer covers, and the inside cover is filled with the series’ iconic images. Inner pages come printed in two-colors with your favorite characters adorned on each corner to remind that special fan that nothing boring goes in this journal.  Four different types of Sailor Moon Journals to choose from (Blue, Comic, Pink, Scouts). Made in Japan.

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Denim Pouch
MSRP $16.00; Available December 2015

These versatile denim pouches can be used for pens, makeup, small toys, and trinkets. The inner lining is pink with a moon, star, and bunny (usagi) print while the zipper is a clear star charm. Blue and pink pouches available.

Sailor Moon Phrase Memo
MSRP $6.00; Available December 2015

This memo pad includes 6 different Sailor Moon full-color images with her famous catch phrases in Japanese for an authentic Sailor Moon experience.

Tuxedo Mask Phrase Memo
MSRP $6.00; Available December 2015

This memo pad is perfect for the Tuxedo Mask fan. Memo includes full-color images of Tuxedo Mask with his famous catch phrases (in Japanese) that might make you swoon. For those who read Japanese, fans also may notice one of his more questionable phrases...

Sailor Moon Memo in a Tin
MSRP $7.00; Available December 2015

This very unique product includes a colorful, round memo enclosed in a cute circular Sailor Moon tin. Once you’re finished with the memos, the tin can be used as a small container for jewelry, erasers, charms, or other knick-knacks. Six different designs to choose from! (*Memo is loose, not bound.)


About Bluefin
Based in Irvine, CA, Bluefin built its reputation as a leading distributor of Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty and hobby products. In recent years, Bluefin has grown to include a range of high quality collectible lines from the United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore and established itself as the official North American consumer products and retail development partner for Studio Ghibli. Selling to thousands of specialty, chain and independent stores, Bluefin is an official North American distributor for Bandai Hobby, Kotobukiya and Capcom, is the sole provider of Bandai Tamashii Nations products, and is also the exclusive and official distributor for Beast Kingdom, Comicave, Mr. Hobby, Groove’s Pullip dolls, SEN-TI-NEL and X-Plus. Bluefin also represents TruForce Collectibles products worldwide. Additional information is available at: www.bluefincorp.com.

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VIZ Media Launches "Yo-Kai Watch" Manga

VIZ MEDIA DELIVERS ALL-AGES SUPERNATURAL COMEDY ADVENTURE WITH THE LAUNCH OF YO-KAI WATCH MANGA SERIES

New Manga Series About A Boy That Can See Yo-kai Is Based On LEVEL-5’s Smash Hit Property

San Francisco, CA – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, launches a brand new manga (graphic novel) series today with the release of YO-KAI WATCH Volumes 1 and 2.

The supernatural comedy adventure series by Noriyuki Konishi is inspired by the smash hit YO-KAI WATCH video game, developed by LEVEL-5 for the Nintendo 3DS, and rated ‘A’ for All Ages. YO-KAI WATCH, Vols. 1 and 2 will each carry a print MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN.

Yo-kai, inspired by the yokai of Japanese folklore, can’t be seen by the human eye, unless you have a specially designed Yo-kai Watch!

In the YO-KAI WATCH manga series, Nate Adams, an average kid, who once armed with the Yo-kai Watch, can see all kinds of Yo-kai that no one else can. He instantly begins collecting new invisible friends and embarks on supernatural adventures!

“YO-KAI WATCH is a fun kid-friendly, character-driven property that has become a major phenomenon in Japan, where it has captivated millions of fans of all ages, and we are thrilled to expand the scope of this dynamic property with the launch of the new manga series,” says Joel Enos, Senior Editor. “We look forward to fans discovering the action and excitement of this latest addition to the VIZ Media Perfect Square catalog.”

YO-KAI WATCH manga artist Noriyuki Konishi hails from Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. He debuted in 1997 with the one-shot title, E-CUFF, which appeared in Monthly Shonen Jump Original. He is also known for manga adaptations of AM Driver and Mushiking: King of the Beetles, along with Saiyuki Hiro Go-Kū Den!, Chōhenshin Gag Gaiden!! Card Warrior Kamen Riders, and Go-Go-Go Saiyuki: Shin Gokūden.

For more information on YO-KAI WATCH or other manga titles published and distributed by VIZ Media, please visit www.VIZ.com.


About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, California, VIZ Media distributes, markets and licenses the best anime and manga titles direct from Japan. Owned by three of Japan's largest manga and animation companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media has the most extensive library of anime and manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa. With its popular digital manga anthology WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, BLEACH and ONE PIECE, VIZ Media offers cutting-edge action, romance and family friendly properties for anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy fans of all ages. VIZ Media properties are available as graphic novels, DVDs, animated television series, feature films, downloadable and streaming video and a variety of consumer products. Learn more about VIZ Media, anime and manga at www.VIZ.com.

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VIZ Media Delivers New Neon Alley Content for November 2015

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, 2015 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.

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10 Films Vie for 5 Documentary Short Nominations at 88th Academy Awards

10 DOC SHORTS ON OSCAR’S 2015 SHORTLIST

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that the field of Documentary Short Subject contenders for the 88th Academy Awards® has been narrowed to 10 films, of which five will earn Oscar® nominations.

Voters from the Academy’s Documentary Branch viewed this year’s 74 eligible entries and submitted their ballots to PricewaterhouseCoopers for tabulation.

The 10 films are listed below in alphabetical order by title, with their production companies:

• “Body Team 12,” RYOT Films and Vulcan Productions
• “Chau, beyond the Lines,” Cynasty Films
• “Claude Lanzmann: Spectres of the Shoah,” Jet Black Iris America
• “50 Feet from Syria,” Spin Film
• “A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness,” SOC Films
• “Last Day of Freedom,” Living Condition
• “Minerita,” Kanaki Films
• “My Enemy, My Brother,” Fathom Film Group
• “Starting Point,” Munk Studio – Polish Filmmakers Association
• “The Testimony,” Atria Film in association with Escape Artists

The 88th Academy Awards nominations will be announced live on Thursday, January 14, 2016, at 5:30 a.m. PT at the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills.

The 88th Oscars® will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2016, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live by the ABC Television Network at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.  The Oscar presentation also will be televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.

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FUNimation Entertainment Announces Release Dates for "Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie"

FUNimation Entertainment Announces North American Theatrical Dates For "Ghost In The Shell: The New Movie"

Iconic Sci-Fi Franchise in Theaters across U.S. and Canada on November 10, 11 and 16

FLOWER MOUND, Texas /CNW/ -- FUNimation® Entertainment announced today the North American theatrical dates for the release of "Ghost in The Shell: The New Movie." This is the first movie in more than ten years for the Ghost in The Shell sci-fi franchise, which will screen in more than 330 theaters across the United States and Canada on November 10, 11 and 16, 2015.

"Ghost in The Shell is truly an iconic franchise in the world of anime, and FUNimation is pleased to bring this long awaited, new film to audiences across North America," said Gen Fukunaga, founder and CEO of FUNimation. "Long-time fans as well as new fans from last year's Arise series will be blown away by this action packed movie."

"This is the Ghost in The Shell film for the modern era.  We encourage fans to purchase tickets in advance so they don't miss the opportunity to experience all of the action on the big screen," said Mike Duboise, EVP and COO of FUNimation.

For more than 25 years "Ghost in The Shell" has delivered a compelling story and artistic experience resulting in an international fan base that keeps coming back for more. The first theatrical release for the franchise screened in 1995, which originated six years earlier in 1989 as a manga series. In 2002, "Ghost in The Shell" became a televised anime series.  Last year's four-part saga "Ghost in The Shell: Arise" gave fans the opportunity to delve deeper into the origin stories of the characters they have come to know and love.

Film Synopsis
Set in a futuristic Japan after the end of a brutal world war, science has advanced by leaps and bounds giving humanity the choice to prolong life and reduce suffering with the use of sophisticated cybernetics. With all of humanity linked into one system of minds and personalities known as ghosts, the biggest threat to civilization is the cyber terrorists capable of hijacking people's bodies and memories.

When a ghost-infecting virus known as Fire-Starter begins spreading through the system resulting in the assassination of the Japanese Prime Minister, Major Motoko Kusanagi and her elite team of special operatives are called in to track down its source.  As they delve deeper and deeper into their investigation, they uncover traces of government corruption and a shadowy broker that bears an all-too-familiar face.

When your target can be anywhere and look like anyone, the only choice you have is to trust your ghost, and hope you aren't infected too. 

For more information on "Ghost in The Shell: The New Movie" and to purchase tickets, please visit www.ghostintheshellnewmovie.com. The official theatrical trailer can be viewed here.

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About FUNimation Entertainment
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Negromancer vs. November 2015

It's a love fight.  Welcome to Negromancer 2.0.  This is the rebirth of Negromancer, the former movie review website as a new movie review and movie news site.

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