Posts Tagged ‘Viz Sig’
20th Century Boys Vol. 18
Sunday, December 11th, 2011Title: 20th Century Boys Vol. 18
Author: Naoki Urasawa
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release date: 12/20/2011
Format: Manga
Genre: Sci Fi, Action
Publisher Age Ratting: T+ (for older teens)
Overall personal ratting: A+
Similar Series: Monster
There is an intruder at the Northern checkpoint and the border patrol is in a panic. It was believed that all the people north of the border were gone, but they have proof that he is there. He calls himself Yabuki Joe and carries a guitar on his back. The border patrol seems to think he’s a space alien but maybe he’s just a crazy guy on a motorbike.
Hyde & Closer volume 7
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011
I’ll Give My All… Tomorrow Manga Review
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011
“The Radius”:
Title: I’ll Give My All…Tomorrow
Artist/Author: Shunju Aono
Distributor: Viz Sig
American release date: December 6, 2011
Format, Genre and length: Slice of Life Manga 208 pages
Publisher/Industry Age Rating: T+
Overall Personal Rating: C+
A manga about a slacker who is no longer young, working at a fast food place and playing video games?
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For an introduction to the series, here is a review on the first volume:
Real Volume 10 Manga Review
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
“The Radius”:
Title: Real Volume 10
Artist/Author: Takehiko Inoue
Distributor: Viz Media (Viz Signature)
American release date: November 15, 2011
Format and length: Drama Manga, 216 pages
Publisher/Industry Age Rating: T+
Overall Personal Rating: A
Other Titles by the same artist: Real, Slam Dunk, Vagabond
Goals, they lead us forward. Inspiration is what gets them started. Faith keeps us going.
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Dogs Vol. 6 (Manga) Review
Saturday, October 22nd, 2011
Title: Dogs Bullets & Carnage, Volume 6
Author: Shirow Miwa
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release Date: November 8, 2011
Format: Viz Sig
Genre: Mafia, Action, Sci Fi
Publisher Age Rating: M (Contains Graphic Violence and Mature Themes)
Personal Review Grade: B
Similar Series: Black Lagoon, Gungrave, Baccano!
Heine and his companions managed to survive a series of intense explosions. They still don’t know why someone is attacking both the underground and the surface city. All they know is that is has something to do with Heine’s forgotten past.
20th Century Boys Vol. 17
Friday, October 7th, 2011Title: 20th Century Boys Vol. 17 
Author: Naoki Urasawa
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release date: Oct. 11, 2011
Format: Manga
Genre: Sci Fi, Action
Publisher Age Ratting: T+ (for older teens)
Overall personal ratting: A
Similar Series: Monster
March Story Vol. 3 (Viz Sig) Review
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
Title: March Story, Volume 3
Authors: Story by Hyung Min Kim
Art By Kyung Il Yang
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release Date: October 11, 2011
Format: Manga (Viz Sig)
Genre: Gothic, Action, Adventure, Drama, Supernatural
Publisher Age Rating: M (Mature, Contains Supernatural violence, Nudity, and Adult Themes)
Personal Review Rating: A+
Similar Series: Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit, Grand Guignol Orchestra, What A Wonderful World, D.Gray-man
20th Century Boys Vol. 16
Friday, July 15th, 2011
Title: 20th Century Boys Vol. 16
Author: Naoki Urasawa
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release date: Aug, 16, 2011
Format: Manga
Genre: Sci Fi, Action
Publisher Age Ratting: T+ (for older teens)
Overall personal ratting: A+
Being lonely is a terrible thing, and for one boy, it drove him to insanity. Many people will die and the world will be brought to it’s knees, all because one boy had no friends.
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La Quinta Camera: The Fifth Room (manga review)
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
La Quinta Camera: The Fifth Room
Author/Artist: Natsume Ono
Distributor: Viz Media (Viz Sig)
Release Date: July 19th, 2011
Format: Manga / 188 pages
Genre: Slice of Life
Age Rating: T for teen
Overall Personal Rating: B-
Similar Titles: Ristorante Paradiso, Gente
Synopsis:
Four middle aged men sharing an apartment in Italy where the fifth bedroom is rented out to exchange students from abroad. This is a series of short stories that cover the daily lives and interaction of these men and the students who have been lucky enough to be placed in their care.
20th Century Boys Vol. 15
Tuesday, May 17th, 2011
Title: 20th Century Boys Vol. 15
Author: Naoki Urasawa
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release date: Jun 21 2011
Format: Manga
Genre: Sci Fi, Action
Publisher Age Ratting: T+ (for older teens)
Overall personal ratting: A+
The world is still in great turmoil, the deadly virus continues to spread at an alarming rate and the world is still in mourning for the loss of Friend. So many people believe that with him dead that the world is sure to end. Some people are unsure if Friend is really dead or not. Several of the higher up members of the Friends could swear that they saw him walking the streets. They aren’t alone, Kana, and Otcho also saw Friend. What could this mean?
Gente Volume 3 manga review
Thursday, May 5th, 2011
Title: Gente Volume 3
Artist/Author: Natsume Ono
Distributor: Viz Signature
American release date: May 17, 2011
Format and length: Manga, 200 pages
Publisher/Industry Age Rating: T+
Overall Personal Rating: C+
Similar series or titles to check out: Ristorante Paradiso, Gente Volumes 1 and 2
View glimpses of life for those associated with Ristorante Paradiso.
Synopsis:
We follow an introspective politician as he interacts with his granddaughter and allows those encounters to influence his work. From home to work and to the restaurant, we see this thoughtful and gentle man interact with purpose edged with a touch of whimsy.
Jormungand volume 7 (manga review)
Tuesday, April 12th, 2011
Jormungand volume 7
Author: Keitaro Takahashi
U. S. Publisher: Viz Signature
U.S Release Date: May 10th, 2011
Format: Manga/192 pages
Genre: Drama
Age Rating: M for Mature
Overall Personal Rating: A
Similar series or titles to check out: Gunslinger Girls, Dogs: Bullets & Carnage, Black Lagoon
20th Century Boys Vol. 14
Thursday, April 7th, 2011Title: 20th Century Boys Vol. 14 
Author: Naoki Urasawa
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release date: Apr 19 2011
Format: Manga
Genre: Sci Fi, Action
Publisher Age Ratting: T+ (for older teens)
Overall personal ratting: A-
Similar Series: Monster
Friend’s virtual world; a place that is just like his childhood home. In this world, key moments of Friend’s past can be replayed. Last time someone went in to the virtual world, some problems with the timeline were noticed. Even though the newspaper in the virtual world said it was 1971, the event that was witnessed by the players took place in summer of 1970. These discrepancies worried other people who grew up in this time, so they decided to check it out despite the dangers of entering the virtual world.
20th Century Boys Vol. 13
Sunday, February 6th, 2011
Title: 20th Century Boys Vol. 13
Author: Naoki Urasawa
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release date: Feb 15 2011
Format: Manga
Genre: Sci Fi, Action
Publisher Age Ratting: T+ (for older teens)
Overall personal ratting: A
Friend is dead, the world is in an uproar, and no one knows what to do. The FDP is now presented with the question if they should continue the plans foretold in the new book of prophecy, or if they should abandon the cause. One of the member of the FDP believes that even though Friend is dead, that they should continue to carry out their plans, and he isn’t alone. Otcho also believed that as long as they are alive, their story isn’t over.
20th Century Boys Vol. 12 Review
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
Afterschool Charisma Vol. 2 (Manga) Review
Sunday, December 19th, 2010
Title: Afterschool Charisma Volume 2
Author: Kumiko Suekane
Distributor: Viz Media/Ikki Comix
American Release Date: January 18, 2011
Format: Viz Signature Manga
Genre: Historical, Drama, Comedy
Publisher Age Rating: T+ (Mature and Sexual Themes, Mild Nudity)
Overall Personal Rating: A-
The Clones at St. Klieo have been on edge lately, if not because of the recent assassinations, then it’s because of the upcoming Expo. Shiro, however, isn’t all that worried about any of it, but, should he be?
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Kingyo Used Books Volume 2 (Manga) Review
Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
Title: Kingyo Used Books Volume 2
Author: Seimu Yoshizaki
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release Date: October 19, 2010
Format: Manga (Viz Sig)
Genre: Real Life, Comedy, Adventure, Drama
Publisher Age Rating: T+ (Older Teen)
Personal Review Rating: C
Similar Series: What a Wonderful World
“Manga are just bundles of paper…” “But, those bundles of paper… can move a lot of people… and touch their hearts. They’re so… very powerful…”
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March Story Volume 1 (Manga) Review
Monday, October 18th, 2010
Title: March Story, Volume 1
Authors: Story by Hyung Min Kim
Art By Kyung Il Yang
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release Date: October 19, 2010
Format: Manga (Viz Sig)
Genre: Gothic, Action, Adventure, Drama, Supernatural
Publisher Age Rating: M (Mature, Contains Supernatural violence, Nudity, and Adult Themes)
Personal Review Rating: A
Similar Series: Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit, Grand Guignol Orchestra, What A Wonderful World, D.Gray-man, Ghost Hunt
NEWS: Viz Media Debuts House of Five Leaves Manga Series
Wednesday, September 15th, 2010
New Manga Tale Of A Masterless Samurai Debuts In September From Acclaimed Creator Natsume Ono
San Francisco, CA, September 14, 2010 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced the release of Natsume Ono’s samurai drama, HOUSE OF FIVE LEAVES, on September 21st. The new series, rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens, will be published under the VIZ Signature imprint and carry an MSRP of $12.99 U.S. / $16.99 CAN.
