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VIZ Media Takes Center Stage at NYCC 2025 with World Premieres, Star Appearances, and Exclusive Fan Events
New York, NY October 12, 2025 VIZ Media took New York Comic Con 2025 by storm, thrilling fans with blockbuster panel lineups, special guest appearances, and world-premiere reveals that celebrated the very best of anime and manga.
Here's what made headlines:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025 Rooster Fighter English Dub World Premiere
Fans packed the house for the world premiere of the outrageous, action-packed Rooster Fighter English dub, following fearless rooster Keiji on his demon-slaying quest for vengeance. The premiere featured the debut of the official English-language trailer, first-look reveals of the English voice cast, and the announcement of the opening theme song, What's a Hero? by DARUMA Rollin' (Watch the OPENING).
Watch the Dub Trailer
Shu Sakuratani/HERO S, KINOSHITA GROUP
English Dub Cast:
Keiji Patrick Seitz (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, One Piece)
Elizabeth Luci Christian (One Piece, My Hero Academia)
Piyoko Kimoy Lee (WITCH WATCH)
Keisuke Robbie Daymond (JUJUTSU KAISEN, Sailor Moon)
Morio Roger Rose (Fire Emblem Fates)
Headshots Available HERE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025 VIZ Media Industry Panel
VIZ Media delivered a slate of exciting announcements and first looks during its packed NYCC industry panel:
NANA x Vivienne Westwood 25th Anniversary Edition A stunning, limited-edition omnibus (Volumes 1 & 2) featuring new cover art by creator Ai Yazawa, reimagining Nana Komatsu and Nana Osaki in iconic Westwood looks. Available: Oct 21 (US, Books-a-Million), Oct 30 (Vivienne Westwood boutiques), Nov 20 (UK, Waterstones).
Press Release | Assets
Black Torch English Dub Voice Cast Reveal VIZ announced the cast for the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Tsuyoshi Takaki's iconic shonen series:
Jiro Azuma AJ Beckles (DAN DA DAN, Tokyo Revengers)
Rago Keith Silverstein (Hunter x Hunter, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
Ichika Kishimojin Erin Yvette (Good Night World, Genshin Impact)
Reiji Kirihara Kyle McCarley (Mob Psycho 100, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
Headshots HERE
Shonen Jump Shop Pop-Up (Nov 21, 2025 Jan 20, 2026) The beloved shop from Japan arrives on the East Coast for the first time at American Dream Mall, featuring imported manga merchandise, exclusive goodies, and photo ops with Shonen Jump-themed displays.
Naruto Shippuden: The Complete Series All 500 episodes across 18 seasons available in a single digital bundle starting Nov 7, 2025. Usually $1,080, the series will launch at $99.99 for four days, then $149.99 for seven days, before disappearing. Available on Apple, Amazon Prime Video, and Fandango at Home.
Assets HERE
Kingdom English Edition Launch Yasuhisa Hara's critically acclaimed historical epic, with over 110 million copies sold worldwide, will be published in English for the first time on Nov 11, 2025.
Official Trailer | Press Release
2006 Yasuhisa Hara/SHUEISHA Inc.
Kamudo New Manga by Akira Himekawa The legendary duo behind The Legend of Zelda unveiled their latest series, a mythic saga about Kamuna, a half-human, half-dragon child destined to challenge his world's ancient balance.
Press Release | Assets | Read Today
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025 One-Punch Man Season 3 Episode 1 Exclusive Screening The grand finale of NYCC 2025 was nothing short of spectacular, marked by the highly anticipated return of the global smash-hit series One-Punch Man, Season 3. Fans gathered for the official premiere of Episode 1 streaming on Hulu (U.S.), Disney+ (Canada), Netflix (Latin America, Australia, New Zealand), and Crunchyroll (Latin America and Oceania) to watch Saitama return in signature form, delivering knockout punches and razor-sharp humor that reminded audiences why the series remains a worldwide phenomenon.
VIZ Media's acquisition encompasses theatrical, television, digital, home entertainment, ancillary, and merchandise rights across North America, Latin America, and Oceania.
Press Release | Assets
Stay tuned to VIZ Media's social media platforms for the latest NYCC news and announcements.
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Press Contact:
Chantelle Sturt
Head of Global PR & Publicity
chantellesturt@viz.com
About VIZ Media:
Wherever manga and anime fans are, we are! VIZ Media is No. 1 in Japanese pop culture, introducing fans to what's now, new, and next. Home to the world's most influential and groundbreaking storytellers and artists, who today drive multiple industries from publishing and animation to film and gaming. If it's big in Japan, you can find it at VIZ.
VIZ Media is proudly certified as a Most Loved Workplace in America and Inc Magazine's Best Workplace. For more information on VIZ Media visit: https://www.viz.com/
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