ACF 1040: 20% off Naruto digital manga with new VIZ MANGA APP promo

RECEIVE 20% OFF NARUTO DIGITAL MANGA
WITH NEW VIZ MANGA APP PROMOTION

World’s Most Popular Ninja Goes On Sale For A Limited Time Only
For Digital Download For iPad, iPhone And iPod Touch!

VIZ Media has just launched a special digital promotion for its NARUTO manga (graphic novel) series. Digital versions of Volumes 1-27 of the classic action adventure story are available via the VIZ MANGA APP for the Apple iPad™, iPhone™ and iPod Touch™ for only $3.99 – 20% off the normal MSRP. The promotion lasts for a limited time only and ends Friday, June 17th at midnight PST.

Created by Masashi Kishimoto in 1999, NARUTO (rated ‘T’ for Teens) quickly became Japan’s most popular ninja manga targeting tweens and teens and has sold more than 85 million copies to-date. NARUTO is also one of the most popular anime/manga properties in North America. The NARUTO manga and animated series depict the adventures of a young boy named Uzumaki Naruto who trains to become a ninja.

Naruto, cursed with the spirit of the nine-tailed fox demon sealed within his body, is forced to live a bullied life discriminated against by his fellow villagers. But Naruto is resilient and undaunted and his determination often inspires those around him. Through the adventures, the young ninja learns the importance of friendship, teamwork, loyalty, hard work, creativity, ingenuity and right vs. wrong. More information on NARUTO is available at www.NARUTO.com.

The VIZ MANGA APP is the leading application to read Japanese manga on the iPhone iPod Touch, and iPad. The app is free to download through the iTunes store, and volumes are generally available for purchase and download in the U.S. and Canada for only $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) each.

An extensive library of over 250 volumes is available now, including popular series such as BLEACH, BLUE EXORCIST, DEATH NOTE, NARUTO, ONE PIECE and many more. Readers are encouraged to check the app regularly, as new additions to the store and free Chapter 1 previews of other forthcoming manga series are featured.

For more information on the VIZ MANGA APP, visit www.VIZ.com/apps/.

ACF 992: Naruto Shippuden DVD Box Set 6 will be available tomorrow, April 26th

(C) 2002 MASASHI KISHIMOTO / 2007 SHIPPUDEN. All Rights Reserved.

(VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF
THE LATEST NARUTO SHIPPUDEN
ANIME DVD BOX SET

VIZ Media continues to expand its bestselling NARUTO anime franchise with the release of the latest NARUTO Shippuden Uncut DVD Set Volume 6 tomorrow April 26th, 2011. The 3-disc set contains episodes 66-77 of the original anime series in both subtitled and English dubbed options. Rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens, this box set will be available for the suggested retail price of $49.95 U.S./$71.99 Canada.

In the latest NARUTO adventures, the rogue ninja Furido attempts to use the Lightning Style jutsu of the Guardian Shinobi to rain destruction on the Leaf village. The ninja are running out of chakra. Does Naruto have enough power to save the village? Then, the Akatsuki are working their way from one tailed beast host to another, and it's only a matter of time until they get to Naruto!

Created by Masashi Kishimoto, NARUTO was first introduced in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in Japan in 1999 and quickly became that country’s most popular ninja manga targeting tweens and teens with more than 100 million copies in circulation to-date. The manga series (rated ‘T’ for Teens) and animated counterpart (NARUTO rated ‘T’ for Teens, and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens) are among VIZ Media’s most successful properties and have captivated millions of fans across North America, Europe and South America.

For more information on NARUTO visit the official website at http://www.naruto.com/.

ACF 873: NARUTO SHIPPUDEN episodes available for download to own or to rent

DOWNLOAD THE LATEST NARUTO SHIPPUDEN ANIME EPISODES
THE DAY AFTER THEY AIR ON THE DISNEY XD NETWORK

iTunes, PlayStation® Network, Xbox LIVE, and Amazon To Offer
The Latest Action Packed Adventures Beginning February 3rd

VIZ Media has announced the availability to Download-to-Own/Download-to-Rent new NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Season 2 anime episodes from leading online content providers iTunes, PlayStation® Network, Xbox LIVE, and Amazon Video On Demand the day after being broadcast on the Disney XD television network beginning today, Thursday, February 3rd.

Fans are invited to visit these outlets to download the latest NARUTO installment, Episode 66 (dubbed), for FREE between February 3rd and March 7th. Subsequent new installments will be only $1.99 per episode for Download-to-Own, while Download-to-Rent costs are only $0.99.

In the newest episodes of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, the rogue ninja Furido attempts to use the Lightning Style Jutsu of the Guardian Shinobi to rain destruction upon the Leaf Village. To make matters worse, the ninja are running out of chakra. Does Naruto have enough power to save his village? Then, the Akatsuki are working their way from one Jinchuriki to another, and it's only a matter of time until they get to Naruto!

Created by Masashi Kishimoto, NARUTO was first introduced in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in Japan in 1999 and quickly became that country’s most popular ninja manga targeting tweens and teens with more than 100 million copies in circulation to-date. The manga series (rated ‘T’ for Teens) and animated counterpart (NARUTO rated ‘T’ for Teens, and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens) are among VIZ Media’s most successful properties and have captivated millions of fans across North America, Europe and South America.

For more information on NARUTO, visit the official NARUTO website at www.Naruto.com.

ACF 712: Happy Birthday, Naruto!!!! Celebrate with VIZ this month!!!

JOIN VIZ MEDIA TO CELEBRATE NARUTO’S BIRTHDAY
WITH NEW MANGA AND ANIME, SPECIAL CONTESTS,
AND FUN EVENTS IN OCTOBER

It’s Naruto’s birthday October 10th, and VIZ Media invites fans to help celebrate the birth of the world’s most popular ninja with the release of the latest volume of the NARUTO manga series, the next NARUTO SHIPPUDEN box set, special coverage in SHONEN JUMP magazine, and a series of fun events planned around the 2010 New York Comic Con and Anime Festival.

NARUTO (C) 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.

NARUTO Volume 49, the latest manga installment, hits retailers on October 5th (rated ‘T’ for Teens, MSRP $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN). In this volume, The Gokage Summit commences, and the five leaders of the strongest villages in the ninja world meet to discuss the fate of their universe and how to deal with the ever-looming threat of the rogue organization, the Akatsuki. Plans are made that will affect Naruto deeply. The new Hokage, the leader of Naruto's village, is not afraid to make the final end move against Naruto's old pal, Sasuke!

(C) 2002 MASASHI KISHIMOTO (C) 2007 SHIPPUDEN

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN BOX SET 4 (rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens) will be available October 19th in Special (MSRP $69.97 U.S. / $99.99 CAN and includes Sasuke figure) and Standard editions (MSRP $49.95 U.S / $71.99 CAN). Team Kakashi's spying mission brings them face to face with the Leaf's most deadly enemy, Orochimaru. Naruto's rage brings forth the Nine-Tailed Fox, but at great risk to both himself and those he cares for the most. With Naruto's rampage quelled, the team continues on to Orochimaru's lair to find Sasuke, but the mysterious Sai has disappeared. Could one of their own be planning the ultimate betrayal?

NARUTO (C) 1999 by Masashi Kishimoto/SHUEISHA Inc.

VIZ Media’s SHONEN JUMP magazine also celebrates NARUTO in its October edition, available now on newsstands, and online! A NARUTO Birthday Sweepstakes is offered where ten lucky fans will win a very special Pakkun backpack filled with exciting premiums including patches, DVD box sets, a collectable figure and more! Also featured is a story on how Naruto will celebrate his birthday, and fun ideas for fans to celebrate theirs. More info is available at: http://shonenjump.viz.com/features/index.php?id=410.

Finally, fans in the New York City area on October 8th are invited to catch the VIZ Media NARUTO Street Team in action. The team will be stationed throughout Times Square during the day and at the 2010 New York Comic Con and Anime Festival at Jacob Javits Convention Center in the afternoon. Come dressed in NARUTO gear to win a prize!

Created by Masashi Kishimoto, NARUTO was first introduced in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine in Japan in 1999 and quickly became that country’s most popular ninja manga targeting tweens and teens with more than 100 million copies in circulation to-date. The manga series (rated ‘T’ for Teens) and animated counterpart (NARUTO rated ‘T’ for Teens, and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens) are among VIZ Media’s most successful properties and have captivated millions of fans across North America, Europe and South America.

The latest NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime episodes from Japan are currently available for free viewing at www.VIZAnime.com and Hulu.com. Dubbed episodes are available for download to own through iTunes, PlayStation Network, Amazon, Xbox and more.

For more information on NARUTO, visit the official NARUTO website at www.Naruto.com.