Everyone Has A Little Monster Inside, in Kurozakuro, New From Viz Media
Be Careful Who You Bully Because They Might Be An Ogre!
San Francisco, CA, November 9, 2010 – Viz Media, LLC (Viz Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, will release award-winning artist Yoshinori Natsume's manga (graphic novel) series KUROZAKURO on November 9th. The new series, to be offered under the Shonen Sunday imprint, is rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens and will carry an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN.
Mikito Sakurai is tired of being a punching bag for all the delinquents on campus. But what can he do? By nature he's a gentle and easygoing high school student. That all changes the night he swallows a mysterious orb and meets Zakuro, a strange kid who promises to grant his most heartfelt desire. "When you wake up," says the pint-sized apparition, "you'll be stronger and better than a human."
“The kids who bully Mikito are in for a rude awakening when he starts displaying new, violent instincts after he swallows the orb,” says Andy Nakatani, Editorial Director and Editor-in-Chief, Shonen Sunday. “Anyone who has ever been bullied will be able to relate to Mikito and will enjoy the wild and unpredictable adventure in KUROZAKURO. But beware, because becoming the new strongest boy on campus isn't all it's cracked up to be, especially when you might be turning into an ogre with a taste for human flesh!“
Manga artist Yoshinori Natsume is the creator of TOGARI (also published by VIZ Media, rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens) and BATMAN DEATH MASK from DC Comics.
For more information on KUROZAKURO and other Shonen Sunday titles, please visit ShonenSunday.com.
About Viz Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, Viz Media, LLC (Viz Media), is one of the most
comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) publishing,
animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan's
largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha, Inc., Shogakukan, Inc.,
and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., Viz Media is a leader in the publishing
and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the
United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa and is a global ex-Asia licensor of Japanese
manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product line including the popular
monthly manga anthology SHONEN JUMP magazine, graphic novels, and DVDs, and
develops, markets, licenses, and distributes animated entertainment for audiences and
consumers of all ages. Contact Viz Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133;
Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and website at www.VIZ.com.
