Girls Night In Episode 1: Two Geeky Girls

In our first episode of our all girl geek podcast show Imani and I discuss the do's and dont's for girls at cons, what superpowers we would like to have, punching people in the face(yes punching people) and of course Lolita's.

Another Review

In 1972, a very popular honor student named Misaki died partway through the school year in Yomiyama North Middle School's class 3-3. The rest of the students, devastated by the unexpected loss, decided to carry on as if their classmate were still alive, going so far as to keep the desk in place and bringing it to the graduation ceremony. Yet no one could explain why their classmate, already dead and buried, was present on the graduation photo.Then, in the spring of 1998, a boy named Kouichi Sakakibara transfers to that classroom, and he grows suspicious of the fearful atmosphere in that classroom. In particular, there is a beautiful, aloof girl named Mei Misaki who wears an eyepatch and is always alone drawing pictures.

Ghost In The Shell: Arise (Ghost Pain) Review

Set in the year 2027, a year following the end of the non-nuclear World War IV, a bomb has gone off in Newport City, killing a major arms dealer who may have ties with the mysterious 501 Organization. Public Security official Daisuke Aramaki hires full-body cyber prosthesis user and hacker extraordinaire Motoko Kusanagi to investigate, but on the case with her are "Sleepless Eye" Batou who believes Kusanagi is a criminal, Niihama Prefecture Detective Togusa who is investigating a series of prostitute murders he believes are related to the incident, and Lieutenant Colonel Kurtz of the 501 Organization who also wishes to keep an eye on Kusanagi.

Star Wars Rebels Logo & Art Revealed

At Star Wars Celebration 2013 in Europe executive producer Dave Filoni, revealed the logo and concept art of the upcoming "Star Wars Rebels" show. You can see the new logo and concept art below. "Star Wars Rebels" will debut in the fall of 2014 on the Disney Channel and Disney XD. For full breakdown on the panel visit http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/index.php/2013/07/27/swce-2013-star-wars-rebels-panel-with-dave-filoni-liveblog/#more-24116

Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji) Live Action Movie Trailer

As many otakus know the popular manga "Black Butler" is getting a live action film adaptation. The film stars Mizuki Yamamoto as Rin, Louis Kurihara as Jay, Yuka as Hanae Wakatsuki (Shiori's aunt). The trailer looks impressive and this is something you might want to check out for next year. 

The Challenges Of The DC Cinematic Universe

With "Man Of Steel" a box office success Warner Bros can now move forward onto building a DC cinematic universe like Marvel has. There is no mistaking that Warner Bros has they work cut out for them with mix feelings on the Man Of Steel film and other challenges of how to incorporate the Justice League into this world. I wanted to examine the challenges that Warner Bros and DC will face to establish a successful cinematic universe like Marvel. Can they overcome these challenges? It will need the right film crew, right actors and right directors to make this a success.

Challenge 1: Introducing A New Batman
As many of us know Christian Bale will not be returning to take up the cowl. When ask about the Justice League movie he states”I have no information, no knowledge about anything. I’ve literally not had a conversation with a living soul. I understand that they may be making a Justice League movie, that’s it. It’s a torch that should be handed from one actor to another. So I enjoy looking forward to what somebody else will come up with.” Many kids, teens and even adults of this generation have made Bale the definitive Batman, just like the past generation made Michael Keaton the definitive Batman. Introducing a new Batman three years after "The Dark Knight Rises" will take some time for die hard fans of the Nolan trilogy to adjust. The new Batman might a need a new telling of his origins since this universe will not be connected to Nolan trilogy. Seriously who wants to see Batman's origins again after it was established very well by Nolan? The new Batman is going have to be written very carefully and most importantly cast carefully. If Batman is not written well or he is miscast in the upcoming Batman/Superman movie, we can kiss this universe goodbye.

Challenge 2: The Realistic Approach 
Warner Bros is approaching the DC cinematic universe with a little bit realism. As seen in the "Man Of Steel" the approach is what would happen if this happen in real life. This approach while interesting also needs to be proceeded with caution. By grounding the characters into a realistic approach you will sacrifice certain characters, villains and story arcs that fans will love to see because it's not realistic in our world, a great example of this is Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy. In Nolan's trilogy you couldn't see characters like The Penguin, Riddler, Killer Croc, Mr. Freeze, Mad Hatter because it wouldn't fit into the realistic tone Nolan was going for. Hell Bane couldn't even use the venom in this world. The realistic approach is a huge challenge because it can take away key elements that define a character. How can they explain the Green Lanterns in a realistic world? How can they explain Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Doomsday, Darkseid and other characters and ground them? Some characters require a little fantasy or sci-fi for the backstory, powers or interaction to be developed, if that part is grounded or sacrifice how can we have an accurate depiction on the characters.

Challenge 3: Introducing The Justice League
The ultimate goal for the DC Cinematic is to bring all the characters into one big Justice League movie. However not all DC Characters are big money draws, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Jon Stewart Green Lantern will all be successful films if only it's marketed and done correctly, but will Aquaman, Martian The Manhunter, Green Arrow and Cyborg bring in the 200 million mark if they have a standalone films? How are Warner Bros and DC going introduce each character? Will they give each character a movie, or will everyone make an cameo in the Batman/Superman movie? Marvel was fortunate to have heroes like Thor and Iron Man to become mega hits but will DC have the same luck. Just like anything in film the story, direction and cast will be have to be a home run. "Man Of Steel" had an amazing cast and if Warner Bros is able to recruit quality actors and quality writers we won't have to worry.

Challenge 4: Marvel Cinematic Universe
There is no doubt whatever Warner Bros and DC do it will be compare to the successful Marvel universe. However the challenge here is actually not to rush to play catch up, but take steps to ensure that this universe is not only successful but just as good or better than Marvel's. 

VIZ Media Announces Films For Japan Film Festival In S.F.

VIZ Media has announced its participation in the upcoming Japan Film Festival of San Francisco (JFFSF), the first annual dedicated Japanese film festival for Northern California and the S.F. Bay Area. The Festival, which is presented by the NEW PEOPLE Japanese pop culture entertainment venue at its NEW PEOPLE Cinema in conjunction with the 2013 J-POP Summit, will host the exclusive U.S. theatrical premiere of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE: THE LOST TOWER on Saturday, July 28^th as well as a special encore screening of TIGER & BUNNY: THE BEGINNING, on Friday, August 2^nd, and also BERSERK THE GOLDEN AGE ARC II – THE BATTLE FOR DOLDREY on Sunday, July 28^th at 3:50pm.  Films will be presented with original Japanese dialogue and English subtitles.

The Japan Film Festival of San Francisco’s week-long series of film screenings includes more than 16 acclaimed live-action and anime titles and will take place at the NEW PEOPLE Cinema beginning Saturday July 27^th and running through Sunday August 4^th. Tickets are $13.00 per film unless otherwise indicated. NEW PEOPLE Cinema is located at 1746 Post St. (cross street is Webster St.) in the heart of San Francisco’s Japantown.

NARUTO advance tickets are available at: http://jffsf.org/2013/naruto-shippuden-the-lost-tower/

BERSERK THE GOLDEN AGE ARC II – THE BATTLE FOR DOLDREY advance tickets are available at: http://jffsf.org/2013/berserk2/

TIGER & BUNNY advance tickets are available at:  http://jffsf.org/2013/naruto-shippuden-the-lost-tower/

Complete film schedules and advance ticket information for other screenings are available on www.jffsf.org.

VIZ Media will also offer free manga samplers that highlight a bevy of its top graphic novel series to each ticketholder. Each ticketholder will receive a bag and of full-color promo posters.

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE: THE LOST TOWER - U.S. Premiere!

Saturday, July 28^th, 1:30pm (During 2013 J-POP Summit Festival!)

Monday, July 29^th, 4:30PM

The Rogue Ninja Mukade is about to be caught by Naruto's team when he summons forth the power of the LeyLine - an ancient underground channel of chakra. Naruto gets caught up in the chakra and is sent back in time to the city of Loran, known for its thousand towers. There he encounters the future Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, on a top-secret mission, and the Queen of Loran, Sarah, whose rule is threatened by Mukade. Will Naruto be able to return to his own time, and can a chance encounter in the past save the future? Additional information on NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN is available at www.Naruto.com.

BERSERK THE GOLDEN AGE ARC II – Special Encore Presentation!

Sunday, July 28^th, 3:50pm (During 2013 J-POP Summit Festival!)

Wednesday, July 31^st, 4:30pm

The exciting second film in the BERSERK GOLDEN AGE ARC TRILOGY, based on the bestselling manga series. For three years, Guts believed his mission was to pursue Griffith’s dream together with him. But in order to become Griffith’s equal and truly be called his friend, Guts realizes he will have to leave the Band of the Hawk. At the same time, a bloody battle to capture the impenetrable Fortress of Doldrey from the Empire of Chuder is about to begin. The Band of the Hawk will face an army 30,000 strong!

TIGER & BUNNY: THE BEGINNING – Special Encore Presentation!!!

Friday, August 2^nd, 4:00pm

The hero-inspired big screen action of the smash hit anime property – Tiger & Bunny – returns to the Bay Area for one-night-only! The city of Sternbild is protected by corporate superheroes known as NEXT, who fight crime while promoting their sponsors on the popular show “HERO TV.” Veteran hero Wild Tiger relies on his years of experience and instincts to fight crime, but his tendency to destroy public property for the sake of protecting the lives of the innocent has earned him the nickname “Crusher for Justice.” Now, under orders from his new employer, Wild Tiger finds himself forced to team up with Barnaby Brooks Jr., a rookie with an attitude. Will the two unlikely new partners find a way to work together? Please visit the official TIGER & BUNNY Facebook page for more information http://www.facebook.com/TigerAndBunny.

The Japan Film Festival of San Francisco is presented in conjunction with the 2013 J-POP Summit, taking place Saturday July 27^th and Sunday July 28^th across the city’s historic Japantown district to celebrate the phenomenon of Japanese pop culture with a colorful array of live bands and artists, panel discussions, film premieres, edgy fashion shows and DJ dance events, celebrity appearances and more.

New TMNT Game From Activision Based On Nickelodeon's Hit Show Coming This Fall

It's a great time to be a Turtles fan because the hero's on the half shell are getting two games this year. The soon to be released "Out of The Shadows" and now "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" based on the hit show on Nickelodeon. The game will be released for XBOX 360, Nintendo Wii and 3DS. The game will be released on October 22nd. Check out the official trailer below. Turtle Power!!!

X Japan's Yoshiki Announces New Classical Album

Yoshiki, one of Asia's most influential musical artist and biggest rock icon, is proud to announce the release of his new classical album Yoshiki Classical. Set for an August 27th digital release, Yoshiki Classical sees collaborations between Yoshiki and legendary Beatles producer Sir George Martin, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra and the Quartet San Francisco. The end result is a beautiful symphonic collection driven by soaring strings, smart piano pieces and the melodic style of Yoshiki's earlier work. Physical release of Yoshiki Classical will be September24th.

A prelude to the highly anticipated and long awaited new album from X Japan, Yoshiki has released "Miracle" from Yoshiki Classical as the first single, which is the opening composition of X Japan's World Tour. Yoshiki's Classic music will be available to purchase worldwide for the first time outside of Japan.

Listen to "Miracle" here: https://soundcloud.com/yoshiki/miracle-yoshiki-classical

Click here for Yoshiki Classical teaser video: 

X-men Days of Future Past- First look at the Sentinels

Hey Otakus and Geeks fans, here is a first look at Sentinels head from X-men Days of Future Past. The Head was unveil at San Diego Comic Con at a display for Trask  Industries. Fans at the Con got a chance to get an up-close look at what the mutant hunting robot will look like.

 While Comic-Con is littered with great panels, merchandise and first looks at footage, the convention also plays host to a number of more subtle teases for upcoming genre properties.  It’s pretty much a given that one of Fox’s “mystery” films poised to appear during the studio’s Hall H panel on Saturday will be X-men: Days Of Future Past.

 
The villainous Trask will be played by Peter Dinklage in the film, we will post more info on the film as it becomes available, for now check out the pics below of the Sentinels head and fans at the con.

 

Let us know what you think of the Sentinel's Head and overall how you think X-men: Days Of Future Past will be.

 

by Sean Tucker

Lenni Reviews - Noble V: Greylancer by Hideyuki Kikuchi

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This novel is supposed to tell the story of the Three Thousand Year War from the Vampire Hunter D universe. Greylancer; vampire noble named for his weapon, is tasked with defending his race from anti-noble rebels and Outer Space Beings (aka: OSB's). 

I tried so hard to like this book. I enjoy Vampire Hunter D. It's one of my favorite animes but this book was so boring, I couldn't finish it. As a scifi geek, I found the holes in this book too large to ignore. People, places, and events pop in and out and you don't know why or if they were even important. I was so bored, I couldn't bring myself to care about anything anyway. There is nothing about the book that gives me the same sense as the anime or the comics of a dry landscape where humans struggle to survive in contrast with the decadent nobles who rule them. 

In general, this is a far cry from any book I've read set in this universe. I couldn't wait to put it down so I could go read something else. I'd skip this one if I were you, friends.

Can't get enough of Lenni's writing? See more here.

The Walking Dead Season 4 Comic Con Preview

Hey Otakus and Geeks fans, Here is a look at the 4 minute Walking Dead Season 4  preview from Comic Con. From the Previews, this season look like it's going to be CRAZY!! Walking Dead Premiere Sunday October 13th 9/8c on AMC.



by Sean Tucker

Uta No Prince Sama Maji Love 1000% & 2000% Review

I am into Japanese Dating Sims and I have to say there are a couple that have peeked my interests (one that is on the PSP and in Japanese) and others that are a cross between an RPG and Dating Sim such as the Persona games. This show however I am infatuated with and it had me watching every episode in the first season then had me watch the second season till episode 8. I am almost done with the second season but I will still talk about the series up until the point I watched. Enjoy. ^-^


Synopsis: Uta No Prince Sama Maji Love 1000% is a singing anime. It follows the story of a girl named Haruka who wants more than anything but to have her idol sing one of her songs. So she enrolls in a Perfoming Arts Academy in order to make her wish come true. In fact destiny plays a role in this because part of her assignment is to compose music for another partner and she has to choose between six guys that are all supertalented, not to mention super good looking! The story picks up from that in the sequal Uta No Prince Sama Maji Love 2000% where a new guy shows up and the story progresses from there where Haruka has another challenge,which includes the other boy coming into the fray. No spoilers about this. If you want to know more, the episodes are on www.crunchyroll.com.

Music- The music in the show is grade A work. I love the songs and in each series, the boys have their own character songs. They are wonderful. I love Toykia's songs (partially because he is my favorite of everyone). The music is so good and the piano instrumental for both openings is beautiful.

Animation- The animation is gorgous and it works well with the bright colors of the scenes. It is a beautiful anime to look like (especially the boys). The animation for the dancing is awesome and my friend and I do the dance at the end of the episode. ^-^

Overal Grade: A+
It has a great music and great animation. Even though the story is linear, its hard to tell which boy Haruka would go with and even with that, each character is unique and have a great backstory. Plus each charcter is relatable and people will fall in love with the guy they are most compatible with. Its a great show and I wish more people watched this show. I recommend this show to anyone who have watched Ouran High School Host Club since Uta reminds me of it. If you haven't watched Ouran, than I also recommmend watching that as well. It's another great show.

Thank you for reading my review and keep watch of more anime reviews in the future!!!! Anime Rules!!!!!!

Madoka Magica The Movie -Rebellion- Coming To The US

Today Aniplex announced that they will bringing Madoka Magica Rebellion movie over to the states. The official teaser trailer was released today. The movie will becoming to theaters near you, nothing is official announced at this time. However you can check out http://madokamagicausa.com/ for more information.

Teaser Trailer

LIEV SCHREIBER TO HOST NEW PBS SERIES "SUPERHERO​ES: A NEVER-ENDI​NG BATTLE

PBS announced today that American actor, producer, director and screenwriter Liev Schreiber (“X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” Showtime’s “Ray Donovan”) will be the on-camera host for the upcoming series SUPERHEROES: A NEVER-ENDING BATTLE, which premieres October 8, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET.

Schreiber also narrates the series, which is the subject of a panel this week at Comic-Con® International: San Diego. Attendees will get a sneak peek at the groundbreaking series and hear a discussion on the documentary with panelists, including Emmy-winning filmmaker Michael Kantor (MAKE ‘EM LAUGH: THE FUNNY BUSINESS OF AMERICA; BROADWAY: THE AMERICAN MUSICAL) and series co-writer Laurence Maslon, along with acclaimed comic book writer Gerry Conway (co-creator of the Punisher, and writer of the landmark “Death of Gwen Stacy” Spider-Man story), and Eisner Award-winning writer Mark Waid (renowned for Kingdom Come and his run on The Flash).

SUPERHEROES: A NEVER-ENDING BATTLE is the first documentary to examine the dawn of the comic book genre and its powerful legacy, as well as the evolution of the characters who leapt from the pages over the last 75 years and their ongoing worldwide cultural impact. It chronicles how these “disposable diversions” were subject to intense government scrutiny for their influence on American children and how they were created in large part by the children of immigrants whose fierce loyalty to a new homeland laid the foundation for a multi-billion-dollar industry that is an influential part of our national identity. Among the notable on-camera talents in the film are Stan Lee, Adam West, Lynda Carter, Pulitzer Prize winners Michael Chabon and Jules Feiffer, and interviews with the late greats Joe Simon (co-creator of Captain America) and Jerry Robinson (who helped create the Joker).

“A show about superheroes needs a superhuman force to lead it; Liev Schreiber was perfectly cast as Sabretooth in ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine,’ and he is the perfect host for this series,” said Michael Kantor, filmmaker behind 

SUPERHEROES: A NEVER-ENDING BATTLE and president of Ghost Light Films. “Liev’s commanding presence takes us through 75 years of heroes and villains --both in print and in real-life-- as well as the multifaceted, multimedia industry whose characters continue to enthrall Americans and fans all over the world. We promise that after watching this series, no parent will ever dare to throw away their kid’s comic books again…”

The three episodes in SUPERHEROES are:

“Truth, Justice, and the American Way” (1938-1958) – October 8, 2013, 9:00 p.m. ET
During the Depression, the popularity of dozens of superhero characters opens the door for a new generation of artists and writers. World War II creates a patriotic fervor for star-spangled adventurers to represent the American spirit at war and on the home front, but in the 1950s, superheroes are caught in the fire of government scrutiny and regulation. When the thrilling “Adventures of Superman” is broadcast on the new medium of television, America’s first and greatest superhero leads the entire comic book industry to renewed strength.

“Great Power, Great Responsibility” (1959-1977) – October 15, 2013, 9:00 p.m. ET
A new breed of superhero emerges in the 1960s, inspired by the age of atomic energy and space travel and, in turn, inspiring artists of the time. The pop art movement draws heavily on comic books, with superhero images appearing in the works of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Civil rights in America and other social issues make their way onto the page as black superheroes emerge with powerhouses such as the Black Panther and Luke Cage. The pages of “Green Lantern/Green Arrow” address social issues in their relevant storylines, and comic books are forced to confront the reality of an increasingly complex world. 

“A Hero Can Be Anyone” (1978-Present) – October 22, 2013, 9:00 p.m. ET
This episode captures the enthusiasm for superheroes as they are embraced in all forms of media and by all demographics, beginning with the historic “Superman” movie featuring Christopher Reeve as the Man of Steel. In 1986, Batman is overhauled as The Dark Knight to reflect the nocturnal underside of his character, and Watchmen brings new sophistication to comic book narratives, illuminating a violent and politicized world. In the burgeoning new millennium, superheroes have taken over popular culture with feature films, television shows and video games complementing a new generation of web-based comics that bring superhero adventures to every corner of the world. 

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MangaMagazine.net Unveils iPad App for Anywhere, Anytime Comics Access

MangaMagazine.net, a digital comic publishing platform, today unveiled its InkBlazers iPad app, making the site’s diverse range of comics accessible on-the-go. Whether your interests are action, adventure, romance, fantasy, sci-fi or anything else, the sleek interface packages all MangaMagazine.net original content for easy, swipeable, page-turning functionality in a user-friendly layout that facilitates the discovery, sharing and reading of new comics. Available as a free download through the iTunes store, InkBlazers lets fans access their favorites anytime, while giving the site’s comic creators another platform on which to distribute their content.

“As a huge comics fan since childhood, I’ve always been frustrated by how difficult it was to engage with my favorite authors and discover new and exciting content,” said Victor Chu, MangaMagazine.net CEO and co-founder. “Through MangaMagazine.net and our InkBlazers app, we are shaking up the publishing industry and helping fans explore countless new Web comics and manga from some of the most talented artists on the Web.”

Founded in early 2012, MangaMagazine.net has amassed more than 55,000 registered users, who are made up of both comic fans and artists. The site gives artists full control over the editorial direction and rights to their work, while also giving them the opportunity to monetize their content through revenue sharing and e-commerce. Artists who have demonstrated a certain level of success – as determined by a series of criteria that takes into consideration staff selection, number of fans and other statistics – are promoted to the site’s Feature Tier. The top performing Featured comics are then selected for the Premium Tier where the artists can earn income from a $20,000 monthly pool as well as receive additional advertising, merchandise and marketing support. By tapping into feedback from the vast network of comic fans, artists can learn and adapt via crowdsourcing, helping them move through the tiered system and strengthening the reader bond and their content.

“Since publishing my work on MangaMagazine.net, I have significantly increased my fan base,” said Wave, creator of ERA IBUKI. “With the new iPad app, I can now offer my current fans a medium to read, share my work anytime, from anywhere. The app also provides potential new fans with a platform to easily and quickly search and discover my work.”

InkBlazers offers both free and premium access; those seeking up-to-date access on premium content will be automatically charged $2.99 per month or $11.99 every six months. Free users will have access to any premium content uploaded after a two-month lapse.

Premium content will be available for free to all users in the two weeks following the launch of the app.  Every 5,000 downloads will extend the free access by another two weeks. To download the app, click here: http://ow.ly/mtNYj

Ducktales Remastered: Duckumentary (Behind The Scenes Look)

Capcom released today behind the scenes footage of the making of the upcoming remake of Ducktales for the NES. This behind the scenes look is called "The Duckumentary” which goes behind the scenes with the developers at WayForward. The series of videos (beginning today and released every other week until the game’s launch) chronicles the creative process of bringing back Scrooge McDuck and one of the most cherished 8-bit titles of all time to current generation gaming platforms. Additional “Travel Tip” videos from Launchpad McQuack will begin releasing next week and up until “launch.

Her Universe Releases AMC's "The Walking Dead" Apparel

If your a geeky girl who likes geeky clothes from the sci-fi genre and more, chances are you have heard of "Her Universe." Today "Her Universe" has added another great franchise to their already amazing collection, this time you will have a chance to have some cool "The Walking Dead" apparel. 

"The Walking Dead" by Her Universe collection, featuring images, characters and phrases from "The Walking Dead" series on fashion tops, leggings, hoodies and dresses, will be available online at HerUniverse.com, San Diego Comic-Con and select retail outlets beginning this summer. "There is certainly an expanding fan base of women who faithfully watch 'The Walking Dead' and this collection of unique apparel and merchandise is targeted just for them," said Her Universe founder, Ashley Eckstein. "I am a huge fan of 'The Walking Dead' and I was thrilled with the opportunity to design Zombie fashion for fangirls. The story lines on this show are very emotional, compelling and addicting! As a fan, I am excited to have more apparel options made for women." 

Here are some pics below and don't forget to check out HerUniverse.com

Two New Featurette​s from Edgar Wright's THE WORLD'S END

Check out the new featurettes from Edgar Wright's(Scott Pilgrim vs The World)  new film "The World's End. The film stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Here is a brief synopsis of the film. 20 years after attempting an epic pub crawl, five childhood friends reunite when one of them becomes hell bent on trying the drinking marathon again. They are convinced to stage an encore by mate Gary King, a 40-year old man trapped at the cigarette end of his teens, who drags his reluctant pals to their home town and once again attempts to reach the fabled pub, The World's End. As they attempt to reconcile the past and present, they realize the real struggle is for the future, not just theirs but humankind's. Reaching The World's End is the least of their worries.


THE WORLD'S END - "The Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy"
 THE  WORLD'S END - "Director At Work" Featurette

Weekly Shonen Jump In Multiple New International Territories

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP debuts the innovative digital manga (graphic novel) magazine in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa starting on July 4^th. WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP is VIZ Media’s weekly digital serial anthology that features the latest chapters from a variety of popular manga (graphic novel) series on the same day they appear in the Japanese Weekly Shonen Jump magazine.

Issues in the new territories will be available every Monday at 10 am Pacific Standard Time through the WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP Newsstand App available for the Apple iPad^®, iPhone and iPod touch. WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP currently features the latest installments of some of the world’s most popular manga series including ONE PIECE, NARUTO, NISEKOI, BLEACH, TORIKO, WORLD TRIGGER and coming soon, JACO THE GALACTIC PATROLMAN by Akira Toriyama, released each week to English readers on the same day as their general release in Japan. Monthly series such as BLUE EXORCIST and YU-GI-OH! ZEXAL debut on the closest Monday after the Japanese release. Also serialized in the anthology is ONE-PUNCH MAN as well as a new color version of DRAGON BALL.

WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP International Subscription Pricing:

o    UK - £1.99 / month

o    Ireland - 2,69 € / month

o    Australia - $2.99 (AUD) / month

o    New Zealand - $4.19 (NZD) / month

o    South Africa - R24.99 / month

“The launch of WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP in these new territories is an important milestone for international manga publishing, and will give English reading fans in these countries access to the same award winning content contained the Japanese edition appearing on newsstands the same day,” says Andy Nakatani, Editor-in-Chief. “VIZ Media is committed to the global growth of the Shonen Jump brand and to utilizing digital technology and innovation to deliver manga content in the best possible way to readers everywhere. We look forward international fans joining the global WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP movement!”

In North America, WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP is available as both an annual subscription (for $25.99/year) and monthly subscription (for $2.99/month). Annual subscriptions are available from vizmanga.com and in the VIZ Manga App for the Apple iPad^®, iPhone^® or iPod^® touch, Android-enabled tablets, as well as the Kindle Fire. Annual members receive exclusive YU-GI-OH! promotional trading cards throughout the year (cards are not available to iPad Newsstand subscribers or in overseas territories), and access to additional magazine content, including creator interviews and insightful promotional videos. Current subscribers can also access their account via the Newsstand App.