VIZ MEDIA DEBUTS FIRST-EVER LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY AND DVD COMBO PACK FOR the ANIME SCI-FI ACTION RILLER K

VIZ MEDIA DEBUTS FIRST-EVER LIMITED EDITION BLU-RAY AND DVD COMBO PACK FOR THE ANIME SCI-FI ACTION THRILLER K

Savor The Complete Series About A Case of Mistaken Identity That Embroils An Easygoing Teenager In A Deadly War, Along With An Array Of Special Bonus Material

San Francisco, CA, February 20, 2014 The wait is finally over as VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, prepares to release the anime action thriller K as a special Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD combo pack and also as a standard DVD edition on February 25th, 2014.

The 13-episode series is rated TV-14'and will debut as a 4-Disc Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD combo pack with an MSRP of $69.99 US/CAN. The standard edition 2-disc DVD edition will be offered at an MSRP of $44.82 US/CAN. An extensive collection of bonus material also makes this release a must-see for anime fans.

K introduces viewers to Shiro, an easygoing teenager content with just being a student until his seemingly perfect life is suddenly halted when a bloodthirsty clan, glowing red with fire, attempts to kill him in the streets. Unbeknownst to Shiro, he is suspected of murdering a member of their clan and will need a miracle to escape their vengeance. Miraculously, a young man named Kuroh Yatogami swings in and aids Shiro in his getaway, only to reveal afterward hes also after Shiros life. Now a hunted man, Shiro will have to evade the clans of seven powerful kings and desperately try to prove his innocence before it's too late!

The K Blu-ray/DVD combo pack comes packaged in a luxurious collectible specialty print chipboard box containing a full-color 80 page premium art booklet containing individual episode synopses, character profiles, poster art, translated song lyrics. Additional Limited Edition combo pack extras include: VIZ Presents an Interview with KANAME , an insightful segment with one of Japan's most popular professional cosplayers during his first-ever U.S. guest appearance to celebrate the debut of K at Anime Expo in Los Angeles in 2013; a KANAME as Fushimi Photo Gallery; special K Day Events and convention highlights from Anime Expo including the VIZ Media K panel with cast, staff and special guests; exclusive English cast and crew interviews; the series' original Japanese and English trailers; and clean opening and ending segments (with English translated and subtitled options), next episode previews and more. A special bonus gift of exclusive full-color K stickers is also available with purchase from select anime retailers including Robert's Anime Corner and the Right Stuf.

K debuts as VIZ Media's first-ever Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD combo pack title, and with its multilayered story, engaging characters, and beautifully rendered animation, this series is guaranteed to delight anime fans across North America, says Charlene Ingram, VIZ Media Senior Manager, Animation Marketing. We've also packed this release with an array of fun extras that will give viewers the chance to dive into the amazing world of K even more. Don't miss the release of this kinetic action-filled drama debuting this month!

For more information on K and other animated titles from VIZ Media please visit http://www.viz.com/anime.

About VIZ Media, LLC

Headquartered in San Francisco, California, VIZ Media distributes, markets and licenses the best anime and manga titles direct from Japan. Owned by three of Japans largest manga and animation companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media has the most extensive library of anime and manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa. With its popular digital manga anthology WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, BLEACH and INUYASHA, VIZ Media offers cutting-edge action, romance and family friendly properties for anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy fans of all ages. VIZ Media properties are available as graphic novels, DVDs, animated television series, feature films, downloadable and streaming video and a variety of consumer products.

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