Viz Media continues to pick some interesting titles from the bones of the old TOKYOPOP publisher by bringing them out in digital form through their expansive platforms, which include VIZManga.com, Nook, Kindle, Kobo, comiXology, iBooks and GooglePlay stores. The latest update from the publisher is that we’re getting some interesting and welcome titles to the mix, starting with Girls Bravo, which has seen an anime release previously elsewhere. In addition to that, the company has picked up the digital rights for Ratman, Calling You and the two volume series Someday’s Dreamers: Spellbound. Similar to previous TOKYOPOP rescues, they’re getting cleaned up a bit before their new release through Viz Media. If series do well enough, there’s potential for them to go back into print as well, though only a couple of titles have warranted that so far.
Check out the full slate of digital first premiers landing this March:
SPELL OF DESIRE, Vol. 1 · Rated ‘M’ for Mature Readers ·
DIGITAL MSRP: $6.99 (U.S. / CAN) · Available March 3rd!
In this paranormal drama by Tomu Ohmi (creator of MIDNIGHT SECRETARY), Kaoruko Mochizuki runs an herb shop in a small seaside town. One day, a mysterious man dressed in black named Kaname Hibiki enters her shop and reveals that Kaoruko is actually a witch. And what’s more, Kaoruko needs Kaname to help control her awakening power!
CALLING YOU (Single Volume) · Rated ‘T’ for Teens ·
DIGITAL MSRP: $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) · Available March 10th!
In these preternatural tales, a girl creates a cell phone in her imagination, with which she can communicate with others…A young boy discovers his new friend has the power to heal others-and learns about true friendship and sacrifice…And the restorative power of love confronts the tragedy and horror of a deadly train accident.
TOKYO GHOUL, Vol. 1 · Rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens · Digital First!
DIGITAL MSRP: $8.99 (U.S. / CAN) · Available March 17th!
Ghouls live among us, the same as normal people in every way – except their craving for human flesh. Ken Kaneki is an ordinary college student until a violent encounter turns him into the first half-human half-ghoul hybrid. Trapped between two worlds, he must survive Ghoul turf wars, learn more about Ghoul society and master his new powers.
GIRLS BRAVO, Vol. 1 · Rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens ·
DIGITAL MSRP: $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) · Available March 17th!
Meet Yukinari Sasaki, an average high school boy who has extreme girl-phobia – and an allergic reaction when girls touch him. One day, he befriends an alien named Miharu, who comes from a planet that houses only women. Remarkably, Yukinari is able to touch Miharu without breaking into a sweat. Accompanied by Miharu, he returns to his own world: but shortly thereafter, other girls follow them…and his life turns into one big mess!
RATMAN, Vol. 1 · Rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens ·
DIGITAL MSRP: $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) · Available March 24th!
Shuto Katsuragi is a superhero otaku. Only problem is, he’s too short and always getting teased for his height…especially when he tries to emulate his favorite superhero! To make matters worse, Shuto suddenly gets abducted and tricked into participating in some rather sketchy and super-villainous experiments! What’s a shrimp to do when his dreams come true in ways he never expected?
SOMEDAY’S DREAMERS: SPELLBOUND, (2-Volume Series) ·
Rated ‘T’ for Teens · DIGITAL MSRP: $4.99 each (U.S. / CAN) ·
Vol. 1 Available March 24th; Vol. 2 available March 31st!
Eighteen-year-old Nami is a magic user with a keen interest in helping everyone…but herself. Ryutaro is the new boy in school–he’s rough around the edges and has a mysterious past, but beneath his rugged exterior is a gentle soul. When these two meet, they leave each other spellbound! It’s new love in the world of Someday’s Dreamers!
In addition to the premieres, Viz Media has set up more bundles at deep discounted prices that will be available at VizManga and ComiXology, though the Mature starter pack is sadly only at VizManga.
Classic JUMP Bundle II · Promo MSRP $9.99
Bundle includes:
· DR. SLUMP, Vol. 1
· DRAGON BALL, Vol. 1
· KNIGHTS OF THE ZODIAC, Vol. 1
· ROSARIO + VAMPIRE, Vol. 1
· YU-GI-OH!, Vol. 1
VIZ Media Mature Starter Bundle · Promo MSRP $20.00 (*Only available via VIZManga.com)
· BIOMEGA, Vol. 1
· BLACK LAGOON, Vol. 1
· DOGS, Vol. 1
· IKIGAMI, Vol. 1
· NANA, Vol. 1
VIZ Signature Starter Bundle · Promo MSRP $20.00
· BOKURANO: OURS, Vol. 1
· CHILDREN OF THE SEA, Vol. 1
· I’LL GIVE IT MY ALL TOMORROW, Vol. 1
· OISHINBO, Vol. 1
· SATURN APARTMENTS, Vol. 1
VIZ Media March Manga Series Bundles
· BIOMEGA, Vols. 1-6; $12.00
· CROSS MANAGE, Vols. 1-5; $10.00
· NANA, Vols. 1-10; $20.00
· Claymore, Vols. 1-10; $20.00
