VIZ MEDIA LAUNCHES THE SHOJO MANGA SERIES SP BABY

VIZ MEDIA LAUNCHES THE SHOJO MANGA SERIES SP BABY

The Stage Is Set For Romantic Sparks And Surprising Bodyguard Action In New Series From The Creator Of HAPPY MARRIAGE?!

San Francisco, CA, November 14, 2017 VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media),a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, delivers a fun mix of action, comedy, drama and romance with the launch of the manga series SP BABY on November 28th.

The new series from the creator of HAPPY MARRIAGE?!, Maki Enjoji, is rated T+' for Older Teens and will be published in print under the Shojo Beat imprint. Volume 1 will carry a print MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. The series also launches digitally via viz.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and Google Play stores. SP BABY will conclude with the release of Volume 2 in February 2018.

As the series opens, Tamaki Hasegawa misses an interview for a much-needed job in order to stop an assault on a man running for his life! The man Kagetora Sugo, the prime minister's nephew then asks Tamaki to become his bodyguard. Tamaki isn't sure she's cut out to be a bodyguard, but Kagetora has another reason for wanting to hire her. Unbeknownst to her, they've met before

An adult woman looking for employment ends up becoming a bodyguard to a happy-go-lucky rich guy who is impervious to pain, says Nancy Thistlethwaite, Senior Editor. Maki Enjoji is known for her mastery of the romantic comedy genre, and fans of HAPPY MARRIAGE?! will definitely enjoy her latest series this coming this fall.

SP BABY creator Maki Enjoji made her professional debut with Fu Junai (Wicked Pure Love). Her shojo manga series, HAPPY MARRIAGE?!, also currently published by VIZ Media, was adapted into a live-action drama in Japan.

For additional information on SP BABY and other manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.

About VIZ Media, LLC

Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POK MON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan s largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.

Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at viz.com.

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