Viz Media Archive

  • Bento Bako Bonus: Ōoku: The Inner Chambers vol. 4

    Bento Bako Bonus: Ōoku: The Inner Chambers vol. 4

    Title: Ōoku: The Inner Chambers Author: Fumi Yoshinaga Publisher: Viz Media (Viz Signature) Volume: Volume 4 (ongoing, ten projected) Vintage: 2008 by Hakusensha in Japan, August 2010 by Viz Media (a release rate soon to slow down, as the volumes only come out one per...

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  • Bento Bako Lite: September 2010 Previews

    Bento Bako Lite: September 2010 Previews

    Hey guess what?  It’s September!  That means it’s time for another Diamond Previews catalog.  There’s a good offering this month, so here are your manga highlights for September 2010′s catalog.  All product descriptions are from Previews unless stated otherwise.  Also, since I’ve had people point...

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  • Bento Bako Weekly: Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit vol. 6

    Bento Bako Weekly: Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit vol. 6

    Title: Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit Author: Motoro Mase Publisher: Viz Media (Viz Signature) Volume: Volume 6 (of 7), $12.99 Vintage: August 2010 Genre: Psychological thriller In the world of Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit, a government agency known as the Ministry of Health and Welfare has...

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  • Bento Bako Bonus: Bleach vol. 32

    Bento Bako Bonus: Bleach vol. 32

    Title: Bleach Author: Tite Kubo Publisher: Viz Media (Shonen Jump) Volume: Volume 32 (ongoing): Howling (collects chapters 279-286), $9.99 Vintage: 2008 by Shueisha in Japan, September 1, 2010 from Viz Genre: Shonen, action, supernatural So far (see my review of volume 31 for more info):...

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  • Bento Bako Weekly: Gente 1 and House of Five Leaves 1

    Bento Bako Weekly: Gente 1 and House of Five Leaves 1

    In my attempt to clear out some backlogged manga, we’ll be looking at two new Natsume Ono books from Viz Media today – the mysterious outlaws in House of Five Leaves, and the handsome waiters of Gente, sequel to Ristorante Paradiso.  Both books are geared...

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  • Bento Bako Bonus: Biomega vol. 3

    Bento Bako Bonus: Biomega vol. 3

    Title: Biomega Author: Tsutomu Nihei Publisher: Viz Media (Viz Signature) Volume: Volume 3 (of six), $12.99 Vintage: 2007 by Shueisha in Japan, August 10, 2010 by Viz Media Genre: Science fiction, horror, action, cyber punk I apologize in advance for the awkwardness of this review....

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  • Bento Bako Weekly: Vampire Knight disc 1

    Bento Bako Weekly: Vampire Knight disc 1

    Title: Vampire Knight Publisher: Produced by Studio Deen, licensed by Viz Media Volume: Disc 1 (episodes 1-4, of 13), $19.98 Vintage: April – July of 2008 in Japan, licensed in 2009 by Viz Media; the first disc was released in July 2010 Genre: Romance, vampires,...

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  • Bento Bako Bonus: Flower in a Storm vol. 2

    Bento Bako Bonus: Flower in a Storm vol. 2

    Title: Flower in a Storm Author: Shigeyoshi Takagi Publisher: Viz Media (Shojo Beat) Volume: Volume 2 (complete), $9.99 Vintage: 2008 by Hakusensha in Japan, August 2010 from Viz Media Genre: Romance, comedy Riko Kunimi is an average high school student…or she would be, if she...

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  • Bento Bako Weekly: Hikaru no Go vols. 19 & 20

    Bento Bako Weekly: Hikaru no Go vols. 19 & 20

    Title: Hikaru no Go Author: Yumi Hotta, with art by Takeshi Obata (Bakuman); supervised by professional Go player Yukari Umezawa (5-dan) Publisher: Viz Media (Shonen Jump) Volume: Volumes 19 and 20 (of 23), $9.99 each Vintage: 2002 and 2003 in Japan by Shueisha, May 2010...

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  • Bento Bako Lite: August 2010 Previews

    Bento Bako Lite: August 2010 Previews

    Another month, another Diamond Previews catalog!  So settle in as I pick out the best manga offerings in the August 2010 catalog.  All product descriptions are from Previews unless otherwise noted. Here’s my personal pull list, which after a month or two of next to...

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  • Bento Bako Weekly: Bakuman vol. 1

    Bento Bako Weekly: Bakuman vol. 1

    Title: Bakuman Author(s): Tsugumi Ohba (story), Takeshi Obata (art) (the creators of Death Note) Publisher: Viz Media (Shonen Jump) Volume: Volume 1 (ongoing), $9.99 Vintage: 2009 by Shueisha in Japan, August 3, 2010 by Viz Media Genre: Comedy, slice-of-life, some romance, some drama While Bakuman...

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  • Bento Bako Bonus: Crown of Love vol. 3

    Bento Bako Bonus: Crown of Love vol. 3

    Title: Crown of Love Author: Yun Kouga Publisher: Viz Media (Shojo Beat) Volume: Volume 3 (ongoing), $9.99 Vintage: August 3, 2010 Genre: Shojo, romance, drama, older teen Previously I reviewed volume 1 and volume 2 of this series, so you may want to check those...

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  • Bento Bako Weekly: Children of the Sea vol. 3

    Bento Bako Weekly: Children of the Sea vol. 3

    Title: Children of the Sea Author: Daisuke Igarashi Publisher: Viz Media (Sig IKKI) Volume: Volume 3 (ongoing), $14.99 Vintage: 2008 by Shogakukan in Japan, June 2010 from Viz Media Genre: Adventure, mystery, fantasy, older teen The story of the previous two volumes is a little...

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  • Bento Bako Bonus: Ultimo vol. 2

    Bento Bako Bonus: Ultimo vol. 2

    Title: Karakuridôji Ultimo Author: Hiroyuki Takei, Stan Lee (original concept) Publisher: Viz Media (Shonen Jump) with POW! Entertainment Volume: Volume 2 (ongoing), $9.99 Vintage: 2009 by Shueisha in Japan, July 2010 (out now) by Viz Media Genre: Action, science fiction, shonen Yep, that’s right.  Stan...

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  • Bento Bako Weekly: 20th Century Boys vol. 9

    Bento Bako Weekly: 20th Century Boys vol. 9

    Title: 20th Century Boys Author: Naoki Urasawa Publisher: Viz Media (Viz Signature) Volume: Volume 9 (of 22), $12.99 Vintage: 2002 by Shogakukan, June 2010 by Viz Media Genre: Science fiction, mystery, older teen On New Year’s Eve in the year 2000, Kenji Endo fought to...

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    2010 Eisner Nominees: Oishinbo

    Welcome, ComicAttack readers, to our look at the 2010 Eisner nominated titles. Between April and July, when the winners are announced at Comic-Con International, we’ll be highlighting some of the titles so that you can get to know them, and know why they were nominated...

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  • Bento Bako Bonus: Butterflies, Flowers vol. 2

    Bento Bako Bonus: Butterflies, Flowers vol. 2

    Title: Butterflies, Flowers (Chou Yo Hana Yo) Author: Yuki Yoshihara Publisher: Viz Media (Shojo Beat) Volume: Volume 2 (of 8), $9.99 Vintage: The series began in 2006 from Shogakukan in Japan, volume 2 in April 2010 from Viz Media Genre: Shojo, smutty romance, comedy, rated...

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  • Viz Media Announces Plans for Comic-Con 2010

    Viz Media Announces Plans for Comic-Con 2010

    PRESS RELEASE VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES EXCITING PERSONAL APPEARANCES, ACTIVITIES AND SHOW EXCLUSIVES FOR 2010 COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL Comics And Pop Culture Icon Stan Lee To Host Signing Session And Discussion On His Manga Series ULTIMO, VIZ Media Welcomes Cast Of VAMPIRE KNIGHT Anime, And Exclusive Products...

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  • Bento Bako Weekly: Case Closed vol. 35

    Bento Bako Weekly: Case Closed vol. 35

    Title: Case Closed Author: Gosho Aoyama Publisher: Viz Media (Shonen Sunday) Volume: Volume 35 (ongoing), 9.99 Vintage: 2001 by Shogakukan in Japan (as Detective Conan), scheduled for July 13 from Viz Media Genre: Older teen, detective mystery, murder, slight gore, drama, some comedy Oh, Case...

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  • Viz Media Welcomes Stan Lee to Comic-Con

    Viz Media Welcomes Stan Lee to Comic-Con

    PRESS RELEASE VIZ MEDIA AND POW! ENTERTAINMENT WELCOME ULTIMO CO-CREATOR STAN LEE FOR A PERSONAL APPEARANCE AT 2010 COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL Legendary Comic Book Creator To Participate In SHONEN JUMP Panel Discussion And A Special In-Booth Signing Session San Francisco, CA, July 8, 2010 – VIZ...

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  • Bento Bako Lite: InuYasha vol. 50

    Bento Bako Lite: InuYasha vol. 50

    Title: InuYasha Author: Rumiko Takahashi (Ranma 1/2) Publisher: Viz Media (Shonen Sunday) Volume: Volume 50 (of 56) $9.99 Vintage: 2007 from Shogakukan in Japan, by Viz on July 13, 2010 Genre: Action, drama, comedy, more action, even a little bit of romance now and then...

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  • Bento Bako Weekly: Maoh: Juvenile Remix vols. 1&2

    Bento Bako Weekly: Maoh: Juvenile Remix vols. 1&2

    Title: Maoh: Juvenile Remix Author: Megumi Osuga (original novel by Kotaro Isaka) Publisher: Viz Media (Shonen Sunday) Volume: Volumes 1 and 2 Vintage: 2007 in Japan by Shogakukan; volume 1 in May 2010 by Viz, volume 2 is scheduled for August 10 Genre: Older teen,...

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  • Bento Bako Bonus: Arata the Legend vol. 2

    Bento Bako Bonus: Arata the Legend vol. 2

    Title: Arata The Legend Author: Yuu Watase Publisher: Viz Media (Shonen Sunday) Volume: Volume 2 (ongoing), $9.99 Vintage: 2009 by Shogakukan in Japan, June 2010 from Viz Genre: Shonen, fantasy, action, The story so far:  In the land of Amawakuni, every 30 years a ceremony...

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  • Bento Bako Lite: July 2010 Previews

    Bento Bako Lite: July 2010 Previews

    It’s that time again!  Diamond’s July 2010 Previews catalog hit the stores last week, and as usual I have combed through the pages to find you the best manga (anime, figures, various related) items for the month.  It’s a bit shabby this month; most publishers...

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  • Bento Bako Weekly: We Were There vol. 11

    Bento Bako Weekly: We Were There vol. 11

    Title: We Were There Author: Yuki Obata Publisher: Viz Media Volume: Volume 11, ongoing, $9.99 Vintage: 2006 by Shogakukan in Japan, scheduled for release by Viz Media on July 6, 2010 Genre: Shojo, romance, great for older teens (occasionally the series has sexual situations), drama...

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  • Bento Bako Lite: I’ll Give it My All…Tomorrow vol. 1

    Bento Bako Lite: I’ll Give it My All…Tomorrow vol. 1

    Title: I’ll Give it My All…Tomorrow Author: Shunju Aono Publisher: Viz Media, on their Viz Signature Sig IKKI imprint Volume: Volume 1, $12.99 Vintage: 2007 by Shogakukan in Japan, May 2010 from Viz (volume 2 comes out in December) Genre: Seinen (men ages 18-30, and...

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  • Bento Bako Weekly: Afterschool Charisma vol. 1

    Bento Bako Weekly: Afterschool Charisma vol. 1

    Title: Afterschool Charisma Author:  Kumiko Suekane (Blood+ Adagio) Publisher: Viz Media, on their Viz Signature Sig IKKI imprint (which means you can preview the comic on their SigIKKI website) Volume: Volume 1 (ongoing), $12.99 Vintage:  2009 by Shogakukan in Japan, June 15 2010 by Viz...

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  • Bento Bako Lite: Slam Dunk vol. 10

    Bento Bako Lite: Slam Dunk vol. 10

    Title: Slam Dunk Author: Takehiko Inoue (Vagabond) Publisher: Viz Media (Shonen Jump) Volume: Volume 10 (of 31), $9.99 Vintage: 1990-1996 (volume 10 in 1992) in Japan by Shueisha, June 1, 2010 by Viz Genre: Shonen, sports manga The story so far:  This one is completely...

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  • Bento Bako Lite: Bleach vol. 31

    Bento Bako Lite: Bleach vol. 31

    Title: Bleach Author: Tite Kubo Publisher: Viz Media Volume: Volume 31: Don’t Kill My Volupture (ongoing, contains chapters 270-278), $9.99 Vintage: December 2007 by Shueisha in Japan, June 1, 2010 by Viz Genre: Your basic super powered fights, mega-cast whose names you can never remember,...

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  • Bento Bako Weekly: Saturn Apartments vol. 1

    Bento Bako Weekly: Saturn Apartments vol. 1

    Title: Saturn Apartments Author: Hisae Iwaoka Publisher: Viz Media, on their Sig IKKI imprint Volume: Volume 1 (ongoing), $12.99 Vintage: 2006 by Shogakukan in Japan, May 2010 by Viz Genre: Science fiction, drama, seinen; meant for mature readers, but it’s safe for teens In the...

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  • Bento Bako Lite: June 2010 Previews

    Bento Bako Lite: June 2010 Previews

    It’s that time again.  Diamond’s June Previews is out, though it’s hardly worth taking a look at.  It’s a barren wasteland this month.  And, as if to add insult to injury (though personally I suspected this would happen), it seems that Previews went to print...

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  • Bento Bako Weekly: Ōoku: The Inner Chambers 1-3

    Bento Bako Weekly: Ōoku: The Inner Chambers 1-3

    Title: Ōoku: The Inner Chambers Author: Fumi Yoshinaga Publisher: Viz Media, on the Viz Signature imprint Volume: Volumes 1-3 (all currently available), $12.99 each Vintage: Began in 2005, from Hakusensha in Japan, 2009 from Viz, with volume 3 in April 2010.  Volume 4 was in...

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