Viz Media is the online portal for everything manga and anime, featuring exclusive online copies and physical products.
The site also has access to the latest shonen jump manga, many of which can be read for free, all while holding fan contests and giveaways.
Recently, through its official Twitter channel, Viz announced its Spring and Fall 2022 lineups. More than 20 titles were announced, including but not limited to various manga, artbooks, and color books.
Manga Series: Spring 2022
- Deadpool Samurai
One of the titles was Deadpool: Samurai, an action-packed fourth-wall-breaking manga that follows Deadpool in Tokyo, where he goes through every shonen trope, all while poking fun at all of them. The manga is set to release in Spring 2022.
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba–Stories of Water and Flame
A spinoff of the original manga, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba–Stories of Water and Flame will follow the two Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku and Giyu Tomioka, and is set to release in spring 2022 as well.
- Star Wars: Tribute to Star Wars
A collection of Star Wars illustrations by 45 outstanding Japanese manga artists such as Akira Himekawa, Taiyo Matsumoto, and Yoshikazu Yasuhiko.
- JoJo 6251: The World of Hirohiko Araki
A print-bound art compendium of Hirohiko Araki’s famous series Bizzare adventures of Jojo, which includes selected art pieces from the entire series.
The series follows a retired assassin who runs a convenience store, but when danger comes knocking. This former hitman will have to do what he can to save his family.
The other VIZ Spring 2022 release includes:
| Series | Creators |
| Uzumaki | Junji Ito |
| Orochi: The Perfect Edition | Kazuo Umezz |
| Pokémon Adventures: X•Y | |
| Deadpool: Samurai | Sanshirou Kasama and Hikaru Uesugi |
| Star Wars: Tribute to Star Wars | Various artists |
| Onigiri | Ai Watanabe and Samuel Trifot |
| Ima Koi: Now I’m In Love drops | Ayuko Hatta |
| Mirror & Other Tales! Plus | Rumiko Takahashi |
| Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai | Riku Sanjo |
| Demon Slayer: The Official Coloring Book | Koyoharu Gotouge |
| The Tale of the Princess Kaguya Picture Book | |
| The Art of the Tale of the Princess Kaguya | |
| JoJo 6251: The World of Hirohiko Araki | Hirohiko Araki |
| Alice in Borderland | Haro Aso |
| Sakamoto Days | Yuuto Suzuki |
| Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba–Stories of Water and Flame | Koyoharu Gotouge |
Manga Series: Fall 2022
- Bone Collection
The series follows an exorcist named Kazami, who contracts with a SSS class yokai Paira to conjure her strength to exorcise other ghosts. However, he must, in turn, make her into a human, all while keeping their relationship a secret from prying eyes.
The other VIZ Fall 2022 release includes:
| Series | Creator |
| Bone Collection | Jun Kirarazaka |
| Me & Roboco | Shuuhei Miyazaki |
| Hard-Boiled Cop and Dolphin | Ryuuhei Tamura |
| Mitama Security: Spirit Busters | Tsurun Hatomune |
| Magu-chan: God of Destruction | Kamiki Kei |
The products such as color books and compilation sets of Uzumaki by Junji Ito and Jojo series are indeed a must-have for long-time fans.
The Viz lineup is as diverse as it gets, with even titles from the west making an entrance with star wars and Deadpool. The lineup also has hidden gems such as Sakamoto Days and Alice in Borderland.
I bet it will be a fun time reading for any anime and manga fans. So give any of the titles a try!
Source: Viz official Twitter
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