Viz Media Announces Slate Of New Licenses At NYCC
Viz Media took to this weekend’s New York Comic-Con in a big way, with a sizable slate of new licenses that showcase a variety of genres. Without further ado, the complete slate embedded below:
Announcement: Chainsaw Man: Buddy Stories, original concept by Tatsuki Fujimoto, and written by Sakaku Hishikawa, delivers four new stories featuring iconic characters from the manga! Releases Summer 2023. pic.twitter.com/6J4siCYWMx
— VIZ (@VIZMedia) October 7, 2022
Announcement: Poppy Pesuyama’s autobiographical tale confronts the traumas of gender dysphoria and workplace sexual harassment. Until I Love Myself: The Journey of a Nonbinary Manga Artist, releases Summer 2023. pic.twitter.com/SrNcB1XVDf
— VIZ (@VIZMedia) October 7, 2022
Announcement: In a post-apocalyptic future, a human girl and an android will travel the world in search of a mythical utopia. Heart Gear, by Tsuyoshi Takaki, releases Summer 2023! pic.twitter.com/aHBse5wUF0
— VIZ (@VIZMedia) October 7, 2022
Announcement: Over twenty Japanese artists including Yusuke Murata (@NEBU_KURO), Shigeto Koyama, Sana Takedo, and Kamome Shirahama (@shirahamakamome) assemble for a fresh take on the Marvel Comics Universe! Marvel Comics: A Manga Tribute releases Summer 2023. pic.twitter.com/uvo34WWMBw
— VIZ (@VIZMedia) October 7, 2022
Announcement: Tsutomu Nihei, creator of Blame!, takes Wolverine to a desolate, terrifying new dimension in the new deluxe version of Wolverine: Snikt! Releases Summer 2023. pic.twitter.com/of8MCY6JiQ
— VIZ (@VIZMedia) October 7, 2022
Announcement: An unwilling magnet for the supernatural and a ghost-hunting girl join forces to capture Japan’s most terrifying spirits. Dark Gathering, by Kenichi Kondo, releases Summer 2023. pic.twitter.com/S8GdkCxWTT
— VIZ (@VIZMedia) October 7, 2022
Announcement: High school girl Erika may be on Kyoya’s leash, but she’s determined to break free and unleash his heart! Wolf Girl and Black Prince, by Ayuko Hatta, releases Summer 2023. pic.twitter.com/CqowSejeiT
— VIZ (@VIZMedia) October 7, 2022
Announcement: The Way of the Househusband: The Gangster’s Guide to Housekeeping provides everything you need to conquer the challenges of life like a true husbando. With text by Laurie Ulster and recipes by Victoria Rosenthal, this guide releases Summer 2023. pic.twitter.com/XcHge99gSu
— VIZ (@VIZMedia) October 7, 2022
Announcement: Featuring seventy new illustrations by creator Koyoharu Gotouge, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: The Official Coloring Book 2 lets you color your favorite characters from the series! Releases Summer 2023. pic.twitter.com/qR9b9ILL6z
— VIZ (@VIZMedia) October 7, 2022
Announcement: Would you rather wait for love like a flower, or fly toward it like a butterfly? Creator suu Morishita explores feelings between Suiren and Taichi in the shojo series Like a Butterfly, releasing Summer 2023! pic.twitter.com/HAA1jobt1r
— VIZ (@VIZMedia) October 7, 2022
Announcement: An awkward teenager puts on Spider-Man’s suit, but quickly learns that being a hero isn’t all glamor and social media likes. Spider-Man: Fake Red, by Yusuke Osawa, releases Summer 2023. pic.twitter.com/Wmwv2ku5NG
— VIZ (@VIZMedia) October 7, 2022
Announcement: A young girl takes on the world of rakugo – the traditional Japanese art of storytelling – to avenge her father! Akane-banashi, with story by Yuki Suenaga, and art by Takamasa Moue, drops Summer 2023. pic.twitter.com/RbVXn3GWG9
— VIZ (@VIZMedia) October 7, 2022
Announcement: Horror mangaka, Junji Ito, nails it with ten hilarious and sinister tales starring the unsettling Soichi. Soichi: Junji Ito Story Collection releases Summer 2023! pic.twitter.com/CM6fLrKIwc
— VIZ (@VIZMedia) October 7, 2022
‘Disney Mirrorverse: Belle’ is a new prequel manga set in the universe of the hit mobile game, developed by Kabam in collaboration with Disney & Pixar Games! With story by Alex Singer, and art by Jan Apple, this divergent take on Disney’s Beauty and the Beast releases Summer 2023 pic.twitter.com/Ki0NtdmhNO
— VIZ (@VIZMedia) October 7, 2022
Announcement: The Art of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Anime, by ufotable and Koyoharu Gotouge, presents an incredible collection of over 300 pieces of art from the acclaimed anime. Releases Summer 2023! pic.twitter.com/8MMdB63qwz
— VIZ (@VIZMedia) October 7, 2022
Announcement: Chainsaw Man creator Tatsuki Fujimoto presents Goodbye, Eri. Filled with despair after losing his mother, a young filmmaker meets a mysterious girl who holds an explosive secret. Releases Summer 2023. pic.twitter.com/OEui6rvkxS
— VIZ (@VIZMedia) October 7, 2022
As usual, Viz Media also announced a slate of digital-only releases that are detailed below:
Announcement: A VIZ Digital Exclusive! After Tokyo’s crushed by candy, sweets turn sour in this mouthwatering manga! Candy Flurry, story by Ippon Takegushi, and art by Santa Mitarashi, releases Spring 2023. pic.twitter.com/HVXLiaWEsj
— VIZ (@VIZMedia) October 7, 2022
Announcement: A VIZ Digital Exclusive! After a chance encounter with a high school girl, a young martial artist finds his true path! Neru: Way of the Martial Artist, by Minya Hiraga, releases Spring 2023. pic.twitter.com/2SiNUnV6Yr
— VIZ (@VIZMedia) October 7, 2022
Announcement: A VIZ Digital Exclusive! Lucky’s determined to make his way into the piano world with his own unorthodox style! PPPPPP, by Mapollo 3, releases Spring 2023. pic.twitter.com/IGVTGWt9NA
— VIZ (@VIZMedia) October 7, 2022
SOURCE: Viz Media on Twitter
