** MEDIA ALERT ** VIZ Media Takes Over Anime NYC with BLEACH, BLACK TORCH, MAO and More

** MEDIA ALERT **

VIZ Media Takes Over Anime NYC with BLEACH, BLACK TORCH, MAO and More

VIZ Media kicked off Anime NYC 2026 with a packed Industry Panel featuring exciting announcements, special guest appearances, new streaming news, collaborations and first looks. Highlights include:

BLACK TORCH BLACK TORCH creator Tsuyoshi Takaki and editor Shihei Lin delighted fans with a live drawing demonstration while discussing the influences and aspirations behind the creation of the supernatural action series. BLACK TORCH follows teenage shinobi Jiro Azuma and the powerful mononoke Rago, whose uneasy alliance thrusts them into a hidden war between humans and spirits. The anime is now streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll.

Official Trailer: HERE

BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War The Calamity Voice actors Wendee Lee, the voice of Yoruichi Shihoin, and Doug Erholtz, the voice of Kisuke Urahara, joined the panel and treated fans to reenactments of some of their favorite lines from the mega-hit anime. BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War is now streaming on Hulu and Disney+.

Official Trailer: HERE

MAO English Dub Coming to Hulu August 24 The English dub of MAO, the supernatural series from legendary creator Rumiko Takahashi (Inuyasha, Ranma , Urusei Yatsura), will begin streaming on Hulu August 24, with Episodes 1 13 available. Produced by SUNRISE Studio, MAO follows Nanoka, a modern-day girl who slips through a portal into Japan's Taisho era. There, enigmatic exorcist Mao reluctantly rescues her from a grotesque yokai attack an encounter that leaves Nanoka with mysterious new abilities when she returns to the present.

Official Trailer: HERE

Detective Conan Returns Under Its Original Name Coming Spring 2027, Detective Conan (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 1 marks a major first for the legendary manga series. Detective Conan previously published in English as Case Closed will be released under its original title, with the characters also updated to their original names. Fans will be able to experience the real Detective Conan in this faithful new edition of the iconic series. Visit VIZ for more information. Fans can also stream Detective Conan on Crunchyroll and Netflix.

Art of Manga Comes to the Brooklyn Museum Art of Manga, the first major exhibition in the Americas to explore manga as an art form, makes its East Coast debut at the Brooklyn Museum. Featuring more than 600 drawings, the exhibition showcases manga's immersive power, artistic innovation and social impact. U.S. audiences will have the rare opportunity to see original manga artwork from beloved series including Inuyasha, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, oku: The Inner Chambers, ONE PIECE, and many more. For tickets and additional information, visit the Brooklyn Museum.

BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War x Round1 USA VIZ Media and Round1 Entertainment are teaming up for a special BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War promotion launching at all Round1 USA locations beginning September 10. Fans can step into the World of the Living with limited-time BLEACH offerings including exclusive Round1 club cards, T-shirts, specialty drinks, gifts with qualifying food and beverage purchases, and additional surprises still to be revealed. The U.S. collaboration runs September 10 December 10, 2026, with a version of the promotion also launching at Round1 locations in Japan this August.

Starforge Systems x BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War A new Starforge Systems x BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War collection launches at the end of August 2026. The collaboration will feature a range of products including a PC, PC case, mouse pads, acrylic wall art and Platelights. For more information, visit starforgesystems.com.

More VIZ Media Panels at Anime NYC

Friday, August 21, 2026

BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Panel Featuring Voice Actors Wendee Lee and Doug Erholtz

Sakura Stage | 1:00 2:00 p.m.

Join Wendee Lee, voice of Yoruichi Shihoin, and Doug Erholtz, voice of Kisuke Urahara, for a special BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War panel celebrating the final part of the hit anime. Fans can enjoy behind-the-scenes insights from the cast, receive free BLEACH goodies at the door and have the chance to win exciting prizes.

Saturday, August 22, 2026

BLACK TORCH Panel Featuring Creator Tsuyoshi Takaki

Sakura Stage | 3:00 4:00 p.m.

Catch a special BLACK TORCH panel featuring creator Tsuyoshi Takaki and editor Shihei Lin. Fans can enjoy behind-the-scenes insights, a live discussion, exciting prize opportunities, a Rago fan giveaway at the door, and an exclusive advance screening of the latest episode from the ninja battle action series.

Visit VIZ Media at Booth #621

Keep up with all the action from Anime NYC 2026 on VIZ Media's social platforms for the latest announcements, event news and updates throughout the weekend.

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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.

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