VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

What You Need to Know:

  • VIZ Media has released their upcoming slate of manga, book, and home video releases for the months of July and August 2021.
  • July

  • In July, VIZ Originals will premiere the new series Devil’s Candy, the popular webcomic by Rem and Bikkuri that is a hilarious action-adventure following Kazu Decker and his science experiment, Pandora, as they navigate high school with a ghoulish supernatural twist.
  • Shonen Jump will premiere the new series Mashle: Magic and Muscles along with the continuing volumes of Undead Unluck, Dr. STONE, Moriarty the Patriot, the final volume of The Promised Neverland, and more.
  • Shojo Beat releases continuing volumes of Love Me, Love Me Not, Snow White with the Red Hair, Idol Dreams, and the final volume of Oresama Teacher.
  • VIZ Media will release Disney Bento: Fun Recipes for Bento Boxes: fifty recipes for delicious bento boxes featuring your favorite Disney characters!
  • VIZ Signature premieres No. 5, a powerfully imagined vision of the future from Eisner Award winner Taiyo Matsumoto. Along with No.5, VIZ Signature will release continuing volumes of BEASTARS, Asadora, Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku, and more.
  • Shonen Sunday releases new volumes of Fly Me to the Moon, Case Closed, and the final volume of RIN-NE.
  • New home video releases include Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Golden Wind, Pt. 1 BD and Pokémon: Black & White Complete Season 14 DVD.
  • August

  • In August, Shonen Jump will premiere the highly anticipated Jojo's Bizarre AdventureL Part 5—Golden Wind, Vol. 1 with final volumes of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, and Haikyu!!.
  • Shojo Beat will release continuing volumes of The King's Beast, Yona of the Dawn, and Kaze Hikaru.
  • VIZ Media welcomes the debuts of Disney Cruella, Star Wars: Guardians of the Whillis, and Pokémon: Sword and Shield.
  • VIZ Signature premieres Junji Ito's new chilling tale, Sensor with continuing volumes of Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun, and more.
  • Shonen Sunday releases continuing volumes of Komi Can’t Communicate and Call of the Night. New home video releases include Naruto Set 4 BD and Inuyasha Set 5 BD.

Source: Official Press Release

July Releases

VIZ Originals

Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Devil’s Candy, Vol. 1

By REM and Bikkuri

At Hemlock Heart Academy, science wiz Kazu Decker shows off his skills by creating a humanoid girl named Pandora. But in a world of monsters and mayhem, surviving high school is harder than getting good grades and lessons often turn violent at Hemlock. Fortunately for them, Pandora’s stoic nature and seemingly limitless strength, paired with Kazu’s luck, knowledge and friends, get them out of trouble almost as often as it gets them mixed up in it!

On Sale Date July 13, 2021
Age Rating Teen+
Price USA $16.99

Shonen Jump

Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Mashle: Magic and Muscles, Vol. 1

By Hajime Komoto

In the magic realm, magic is everything—everyone can use it, and one’s social status is determined by their skill level. Deep in the forest, oblivious to the ways of the world, lives Mash. Thanks to his daily training, he’s become a fitness god, but he harbors a secret that could turn his life upside down—he can’t use magic! When he’s found out, rather than his life being over, he’s unexpectedly enrolled in magic school, where he must beat the competition!

On Sale Date July 6, 2021
Age Rating Teen
Price USA $9.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Moriarty the Patriot, Vol. 4

Storyboards by Ryosuke Takeuchi, Art by Hikaru Miyoshi, Based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

MI6 issues a top secret mission to take the British Empire out of the Afghan War. Moriarty believes Colonel Moran, who once fought in the war, to be the right man for the job. But will old memories from Moran’s past haunt him during the mission? Meanwhile, more dark figures lurk in London’s nobility, spreading further chaos in the country…

On Sale Date July 6, 2021
Age Rating Teen+
Price USA $9.99

Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

The Promised Neverland, Vol. 20 (FINAL VOLUME)

Story by Kaiu Shirai, Art by Posuka Demizu

Find out what becomes of Emma, Ray, Norman and the other children in the final volume of The Promised Neverland.

On Sale Date July 6, 2021
Age Rating Teen+
Price USA $9.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, Vol. 10

Story by Hideyuki Furuhashi, Art by Betten Court, Original Concept by Kohei Horikoshi

Pop has emerged as the new Queen Bee, her transformation forced by the villainous Nomura, a.k.a. Number 6. At his direction, Pop begins to rain destruction down on Naruhata. With a villain on the loose, it’s only natural for heroes to be called in to deal with the situation, but Koichi knows his friend’s life and soul are at stake. Will inspiration from his old master and training with past foes help him find the hero within?

On Sale Date July 6, 2021
Age Rating Teen
Price USA $9.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Platinum End, Vol. 13

Story by Tsugumi Ohba, Art by Takeshi Obata

The remaining god candidates are separated into two sides as the final confrontation over who will become the next god begins. Professor Yoneda seems to have everything figured out, but can Mirai turn the tables before they all wind up dead?

On Sale Date July 6, 2021
Age Rating Mature
Price USA $9.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Dr. STONE, Vol. 17

Story by Riichiro Inagaki, Art by Boichi

The Kingdom of Science is off on a high-seas voyage to the U.S.A. However, Senku and Ryusui are soon divided on how best to chart their course, leading to all-out war—in the form of a poker game! After the winner is determined, what awaits their crew on the large continent to the east?!

On Sale Date July 6, 2021
Age Rating Teen
Price USA $9.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

D.Gray-man, Vol. 27

By Katsura Hoshino

Fleeing the Black Order, Allen Walker uses an Ark and winds up taking himself and his frenemy Yu Kanda to Edinstown, England, where the story of “Allen” began. He and Yu wait while a Golem sent out by Yu goes to find their allies General Tiedoll and Johnny Gill. Allen and Yu then find themselves confronting akuma...

On Sale Date July 6, 2021
Age Rating Teen+
Price USA $9.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Undead Unluck, Vol. 2

By Yoshifumi Tozuka

Sick of being targeted, Fuuko and Andy decide they would rather be hunters than the hunted. So they set their sights on joining the ten-member Union. But to snag the second seat they need, they'll have to defeat their would-be assailant, Unchange.

On Sale Date July 6, 2021
Age Rating Teen+
Price USA $9.99

Shojo Beat

Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 14

By Sorata Akiduki

Shirayuki and Ryu are back in Lilias to work as herbalists. Shirayuki wastes no time diving into work, spending a backbreaking number of hours compounding medicine. But they aren’t alone for long before Obi joins them on Zen’s orders and invites Shirayuki to watch the sunset with him as they chat.

On Sale Date July 6, 2021
Age Rating Teen
Price USA $9.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Love Me, Love Me Not, Vol. 9

By Io Sakisaka

Love and friendship have become quite complicated for these four friends. Yuna’s insecurities about herself resurface on her first Valentine’s Day with Rio, and Akari’s plan to give
Kazuomi chocolates is thwarted. Will the girls be able to salvage this special day?

On Sale Date July 6, 2021
Age Rating Teen
Price USA $9.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Idol Dreams, Vol. 7

By Arina Tanemura

To pursue missed chances at love and success, 31-year-old Chikage Deguchi takes an experimental drug that changes her appearance back to how she looked at age 15. Hanami has left Tokita at the altar. As Tokita deals with the fallout, Haru takes the opportunity to woo Chikage.

On Sale Date July 6, 2021
Age Rating Teen
Price USA $9.99

Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Oresama Teacher, Vol. 29 (FINAL VOLUME)

By Izumi Tsubaki

Mafuyu and her friends managed to save the school festival at the last minute, and with it the future of Midorigaoka Academy! But when Takaomi rushes to the hospital to tell his grandfather, all he finds is an empty bed. Had victory come too late?!

On Sale Date July 6, 2021
Age Rating Teen
Price USA $9.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Queen’s Quality, Vol. 12

By Kyousuke Motomi

When Kyutaro faces off against Seiryu Clan member Aoi Shinonome, he realizes how weak the snake inside him is. He decides to let his snake eat some of his “wishes” in an attempt to grow significantly stronger, but will this dangerous gamble pay off?

On Sale Date July 6, 2021
Age Rating Teen
Price USA $9.99

VIZ Media

Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Disney Bento: Fun Recipes for Bento Boxes!

By Masami Miyazaki

Fifty recipes for delicious bento boxes featuring your favorite Disney characters! Create masterpieces for any meal, including snack time, with Mickey, Minnie, Elsa, Anna, Winnie the Pooh, and more! Transform your lunch box with Disney Bento and enjoy the magic wherever you go!

On Sale Date July 13, 2021
Price USA $17.99

Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Pokémon Adventures: Black 2 & White 2, Vol. 4 (FINAL VOLUME)

Story by Hidenori Kusaka, Art by Satoshi Yamamoto

It’s the exciting final volume of the Black 2 & White 2 series! Blake catches up to Colress, the current leader of Team Plasma, while Whitley, accompanied by the reformed Team Plasma member N, corners Ghetsis, whose plan is to self
destruct, destroying everything around him. Both Trainers must defeat their enemies and save the world, but it won’t be easy.
Can the four Pokédex holders Blake, Whitley, Black and White handle the greatest crisis ever to hit the Unova region?!

On Sale Date July 13, 2021
Age Rating All Ages
Price USA $9.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Splatoon: Squid Kids Comedy Show, Vol. 4

By Hideki Goto

Fourth time around is the charm! Inklings Hit, Maika and Kou return for even more silly stories and fun adventures in the world of Splatoon!

On Sale Date July 13, 2021
Age Rating All Ages
Price USA $9.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Persona 5, Vol. 7

By Hisato Murasaki, Based on the video game by Atlus

The Phantom Thieves are celebrating successfully reforming mob boss Kaneshiro when they are suddenly called out by the international hacker group “Medjed”! Caught off guard, Akira is further confused when he receives a mysterious message from a person claiming to know Medjed, who offers the Phantom Thieves a special deal to help them out with their predicament…

On Sale Date July 13, 2021
Age Rating Teen+
Price USA $9.99

VIZ Signature

Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

No. 5, Vol. 1

By Taiyo Matsumoto

In a world where most of the earth has become a harsh desert, the Rainbow Council of the Peace Corps has a growing crisis on its hands. No. 5, one member of a team of superpowered global security guardians and a top marksman, has gone rogue. Now the other guardians have to hunt down No. 5 and his mysterious companion, Matryoshka. But why did No. 5 turn against the council, and what will it mean for the future of the world?

On Sale Date July 20, 2021
Age Rating Teen
Price USA $22.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku, Vol. 9

By Yuji Kaku

There is no success without sacrifice, and triumph often goes hand in hand with tragedy. The battle against Lord Tensen has forced everyone to push their bodies to the limit, accessing new abilities and taking desperate measures to secure their victory. But against such formidable foes, sometimes one’s best is simply not enough. The bandit Aza Chobe and Gabimaru the Hollow have the best chances of beating the enemy, but they may pay a dear price for their victory!

On Sale Date July 20, 2021
Age Rating Mature
Price USA $12.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Asadora!, Vol. 3

By Naoki Urasawa

With the Olympics around the corner, the Japan Defense Forces have their hands full. So Jissoji enlists Asa and Kasuga’s help to find, identify and deal with the mysterious creature that decimated Asa’s hometown.

On Sale Date July 20, 2021
Age Rating Teen+
Price USA $14.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

BEASTARS, Vol. 13

By Paru Itagaki

Because of his criminal record, gray wolf Legoshi is working in a noodle shop instead of attending high school. Through his job and apartment complex, he meets denizens of the sea, where the values and laws are surprisingly different from those on land. Meanwhile, Beastar horse Yahya and Komodo dragon Gosha attempt to settle their historic grievances through battle. And then a black market drug hits the city…

On Sale Date July 20, 2021
Age Rating Teen+
Price USA $12.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Children of the Whales, Vol. 17

By Abi Umeda

The blight of the tárichos is infecting the people of the Mud Whale with horrifying speed, and the island seems doomed to become a floating graveyard. But visions of the past may have the power to save the future when Chakuro becomes witness to Shaun and Ouni’s private recollections.

On Sale Date July 20, 2021
Age Rating Teen+
Price USA $12.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

RWBY: Official Manga Anthology, Vol. 5

Original Concept by Monty Oum & Rooster Teeth Productions, Story and Art by Various Artists

Thrilling and silly stories featuring Team JNPR! Team RWBY is not the only group of Hunters and Huntresses in the world of Remnant!
Get to know Jaune Arc, Nora Valkyrie, Pyrrha Nikos and Lie Ren, one of the strongest—and most fun—teams of Grimm Hunters in the hit series RWBY! From a team of exciting new manga artists comes the fifth volume in a series of short story collections, this time showcasing Team JNPR!

On Sale Date July 20, 2021
Age Rating Teen
Price USA $12.99

Shonen Sunday

Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Fly Me to the Moon, Vol. 6

By Kenjiro Hata

Is this manga cute enough yet? No? Better add cats! Toast, possibly the least adorable kitten in manga, doesn’t care for Nasa and interrupts his private time with his wife. Then Nasa and Tsukasa set out on a romantic date at an amusement park, not realizing that everyone else has the same idea…including Nasa’s teacher, Yanagi Sensei, who’s very concerned about what her former star pupil is doing with his life.

On Sale Date July 13, 2021
Age Rating Teen+
Price USA $9.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Case Closed, Vol. 79

By Gosho Aoyama

The elusive jewel thief known as the Kaito Kid has eluded the law every time…but can he nab a gem attached to the shell of a turtle in an aquarium? Conan wants to make sure that this time the Kaito Kid is all wet! Then Harley Hartwell investigates a string of suspicious suicides, believing them to be the work of a serial killer. But how could a man be murdered while alone in an elevator?
Then, when Conan and Harley investigate a supposed vampire cure, they find a case they can really sink their teeth into. Someone is eliminating a horror writer’s family using methods straight out of a Dracula movie!

On Sale Date July 13, 2021
Age Rating Teen+
Price USA $9.99

Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

RIN-NE, Vol. 40 (FINAL VOLUME)

By Rumiko Takahashi

Emotions are running high in this final volume of everyone's favorite after school (and Afterlife) comedy! Rinne wins a day trip in an Afterlife lottery and asks Sakura to join him, since he's so indebted to her. After a messy beginning, the trip ends on a high note with two matching bracelets for the pair…but later on those same matching bracelets will lead to a shocking outcome that neither of them could have anticipated!

On Sale Date July 13, 2021
Age Rating Teen+
Price USA $9.99

Home Video

Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Golden Wind Pt. 1 (BD)

Shonen Jump

In raw, soul-stirringly picturesque Napoli, vigilance is a prized virtue—especially for local teen Giorno Giovanna. The Southern Italian crime syndicate is all-powerful, and Giorno is not about to let his city and its impressionable youth sink even further into the shadowy world of mafia drugs and crime. Luckily for Giorno, the like-minded mafioso Bruno Bucciarati is willing to help him in his struggle to become Primo Mafioso and overtake the Passione famiglia. But first, he has to survive invitation.

On Sale Date July 13, 2021
Age Rating TV-14
Price USA $49.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Pokémon: Black & White Complete Season 14 (DVD)

VIZ Media

A new land, new rivals, new challenges, and all-new Pokémon make the 14th season of the Pokémon animated series one of the most exciting ones yet! When Ash and his mother accompany Professor Oak to the distant Unova region, Ash discovers Pokémon that he’s never seen before…and that he can’t wait to catch! He may have Pikachu at his side together with new friends Iris and Cilan, but he’ll still need plenty of new Pokémon on his team if he wants to challenge Unova’s expert Gym Leaders. His quest to become a Pokémon Master just got tougher!

On Sale Date July 27, 2021
Age Rating TV-Y7
Price USA $59.99


August Releases

Shonen Jump

Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 5—Golden Wind, Vol. 1

By Hirohiko Araki

Golden Wind is here! The highly-acclaimed fifth arc of Hirohiko Araki’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure shifts the action from Japan to Italy, as Koichi Hirose heads to Europe to find an aspiring gangster named Giorno Giovanna, the secret son of Dio Brando, scourge of the Joestar family. Organized crime meets family drama and unbelievable enemy Stands in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 5—Golden Wind!

On Sale Date August 3, 2021
Age Rating Teen+
Price USA $19.99

Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 23 (FINAL VOLUME)

By Koyoharu Gotouge

In an epic confrontation, Tanjiro and his fellow Demon Slayers have fought on through the night, suffering terrible losses against the King of Demons, Muzan Kibutsuji. Dawn is breaking soon, and if they can keep Muzan at bay just a little longer, it will be the end of the centuries-long struggle. But Muzan will stop at nothing to destroy the Demon Slayers and unleash his most terrible powers. And if he can’t defeat them, he may even be able to cause the Demon Slayer Corps to destroy itself from within. All fates and destines will be decided as the sun begins to rise…

On Sale Date August 3, 2021
Age Rating Teen
Price USA $9.99

Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Haikyu!!, Vol. 45 (FINAL VOLUME)

By Haruichi Furudate

With the Adlers and Black Jackals match in full swing and years of rivalry and friendship thrown out into the open, Hinata and Kageyama continue to duke it out on the court. Will Hinata finally get to declare a major victory over Kageyama? Don’t miss the exciting finale!

On Sale Date August 3, 2021
Age Rating Teen
Price USA $9.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

We Never Learn, Vol. 17

By Taishi Tsutsui

Of all the girls Nariyuki Yuiga tutors, Uruka Takemoto is the one who has known him (and had a crush on him) the longest. Despite her outgoing personality, she’s surprisingly shy when it comes to expressing her feelings for Nariyuki. And with her upcoming enrollment at a university overseas, it seems like all hope is lost when it comes to love…

On Sale Date August 3, 2021
Age Rating Teen+
Price USA $9.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Chainsaw Man, Vol. 6

By Tatsuki Fujimoto

A new girl named Reze has shown up and swept innocent Denji right off his feet. But is Reze exactly what she seems? (Spoiler: Nope!) Is Denji about to fi nd happiness once and for all? (Spoiler: Nope!) Prepare for the storm of all storms when Chainsaw Man looks for true love!

On Sale Date August 3, 2021
Age Rating Teen+
Price USA $9.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 11

By Gege Akutami

The Shibuya subway station is teeming with civilians and transfigured humans. Despite this dire circumstance, Satoru Gojo defeats the cursed spirits there. However, the cursed spirits possess a special item that can even seal the all-powerful Gojo! Meanwhile, an unlikely ally suddenly contacts Yuji Itadori, who is on his way to the station!

On Sale Date August 3, 2021
Age Rating Teen+
Price USA $9.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

One Piece, Vol. 97

By Eiichiro Oda

The battle for Wano commences for real as the Straw Hats and their allies invade Kaido’s base on Onigashima. Luffy may have gotten stronger, but he’s gonna need all the help he can get against Kaido’s powerful forces!

On Sale Date August 3, 2021
Age Rating Teen
Price USA $9.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Black Clover, Vol. 26

By Yūki Tabata

The battle to protect the Heart Kingdom continues! The Clover Kingdom knights may have won round 1, but Vanica and her minions won’t go down quietly. Just what is the secret to her power, and is there a way to counter it?

On Sale Date August 3, 2021
Age Rating Teen
Price USA $9.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Kaguya-sama: Love Is War, Vol. 20

By Aka Akasaka

Will Tsubame tell Yu she returns his affections on graduation day...? Unfortunately, Yu’s gaming addiction may have an impact not only on his grades but on how Tsubame views him. Hopefully his ruthless academic coach Kaguya’s diabolical plan will keep him from failing. On the other hand, someone else gets unexpectedly low marks this exam period! Then, on Valentine’s Day, which of the gang will give or receive romantic chocolates, friendship chocolates or obligatory chocolates...?
Fight rumors with rumors.

On Sale Date August 3, 2021
Age Rating Teen
Price USA $9.99

Shojo Beat

Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

The King’s Beast, Vol. 3

By Rei Toma

Rangetsu hasn’t given up on vengeance, but nothing about the imperial palace is simple. Now that she knows and trusts Prince Tenyou, she has come to see that her most important duty is to keep him alive for the sake of all Ajin—even at the cost of her own life!

On Sale Date August 3, 2021
Age Rating Teen
Price USA $9.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 31

By Mizuho Kusanagi

The Kingdom of Kohka triumphs over Sen Province, but Hak is gravely injured and Yona is unable to speak! Meanwhile, while tending to injured soldiers, Yun shows interest in the Sky
Tribe’s medical techniques. Advisor Keishuk invites him to Hiryuu Palace to learn more, but what is Keishuk’s true motive?

On Sale Date August 3, 2021
Age Rating Teen
Price USA $9.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Kaze Hikaru, Vol. 29

By Taeko Watanabe

After attempting to seduce Sei, the aristocrat Yoshinobu begins to tell her about his past. With Sei’s support, Yoshinobu makes up his mind to take on the role of shogun. However, his decision to call off the Choshu expedition and request an imperial order to stop the fighting enrages Councillor Ito to the point that he decides to overthrow the Bakufu. Nakamura Goro, who is on Ito’s side, has always had feelings for Sei, and he comes up with his own plans to separate her from troop captain Soji, who is the love of her life…

On Sale Date August 3, 2021
Age Rating Teen+
Price USA $9.99

VIZ Media

Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Star Wars: Guardians of the Whillis

Adapted by Jon Tsuei, Illustrated by Subaru

The Force is with me, and I am one with the Force. – Chirrut Îmwe
Presiding over the Kyber Temple on Jedha, the Guardians of the Whills, Baze Malbus and Chirrut Îmwe, had hoped to maintain a peaceful balance despite the growing presence of the Empire in their Holy City. Yet they struggle to stay true to the Force as stormtroopers threaten to take over. When a rebel named Saw Gerrera appears offering them a chance to help Jedha, Baze and Chirrut must decide if they’re willing to compromise for peace, or if Saw’s plan is too dangerous to risk?
Star Wars: Guardians of the Whills introduces Baze and Chirrut before they meet the Rebellion members who turn the tide in the fight against the Empire in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Writer Jon Tsuei and manga artist Subaru bring the origin story of this fan favorite duo to life in a new manga adaptation based on the novel by Greg Rucka.
© & TM 2021 LUCASFILM LTD Copyright © 2021 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.

On Sale Date August 10, 2021
Age Rating Teen
Price USA $14.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Disney Cruella

Story by Hachi Ishi

You don’t become a legend by being nice.
She wasn’t born Cruella. Gifted with talent, innovation, and ambition, Estella dreamed of becoming a fashion designer, but the world seemed intent on making sure her dreams would never come true.
The life of an amateur thief is hardly a glamourous one, but in 1970s London, at the crossroads of fashion, Estella has a vision for herself and her designs, if only she can afford it! Witness Estella’s life on the streets with her best friends and partners in (petty) crime, Horace and Jasper, before the infamous diva Cruella emerges to make sure no one gets in her way!

On Sale Date August 3, 2021
Age Rating All Ages
Price USA $14.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Pokémon: Sword & Shield, Vol. 1

Story by Hidenori Kusaka, Art by Satoshi Yamamoto

Excitable Casey and easygoing Henry share a dream of participating in gym battles. For Casey it’s a chance to become reunited with her missing Pokémon. For Henry, it’s a chance to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.

On Sale Date August 10, 2021
Age Rating All Ages
Price USA $4.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Radiant, Vol. 14

By Tony Valente

Relentlessly hunted by antagonists known as Domitors, Seth tries to fend off his pursuers and ends up discovering a new and surprising ability! Meanwhile, after being rescued by the alchemist Hurlä and the cheerfully oddball kids of the Droplet Gang, Seth’s friends Mélie and Ocoho set out to find him and their other missing friend, Doc, who has been taken in by the Inquisition after being mistaken for a kidnapped child. Unfortunately Doc’s lousy luck lets him down even more when he meets up with an old and not at all welcome acquaintance!

On Sale Date August 10, 2021
Age Rating Teen
Price USA $9.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Fullmetal Alchemist: Fullmetal Edition, Vol. 14

By Hiromu Arakawa
In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. With long-sought answers in hand, all that remains in the brothers’ quest to restore their bodies and save their country is to prepare for the reckoning looming on the Promised Day…

On Sale Date August 10, 2021
Age Rating Teen
Price USA $19.99

VIZ Signature

Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Sensor

By Junji Ito

Did she wander in? Or was she drawn in…?
A woman walks alone at the foot of Mount Sengoku. A man appears, saying he’s been waiting for her, and invites her to a nearby village. Surprisingly, the village is covered in hairlike volcanic glass fibers, and all of it shines a bright gold. At night, when the villagers perform their custom of gazing up at the starry sky, countless unidentified flying objects come raining down on them, the opening act for the terror about to occur.

On Sale Date August 17, 2021
Age Rating Teen+
Price USA $19.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Urusei Yatsura, Vol. 11

By Rumiko Takahashi

Once again, Lum has introduced a bizarre menace to Earth, causing her classmates to quake with fear—a judge who “vanishes” performers whose New Year’s Hidden Talent Show acts are deemed subpar! Later, Mendo is shocked by the sudden announcement of his arranged marriage to a bride so secret even members of her own family don’t know her!

On Sale Date August 17, 2021
Age Rating Teen+
Price USA $19.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Vol. 3

Story by Haro Aso, Art by Kotaro Takata

One by one, Akira has been checking little items like cleaning his room and snagging a new TV off his bucket list. Now, having grown weary of the hotbed of infection that is Tokyo, Akira makes the decision to head to his parents’ home in Gunma. But to get there, he needs to get past his former boss!

On Sale Date August 17, 2021
Age Rating Teen+
Price USA $12.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Assassin’s Creed: Blade of Shao Jun, Vol. 2

By Minoji Kurata

Shao Jun, the last Assassin in China, has returned to her homeland with vengeance on her mind. The Templar Order’s machinations must be stopped, and only Shao Jun stands ready for the battle to come. As she eliminates her foes one by one, the Templar Order’s plans for the Great Ming Empire begin to come to light…

On Sale Date August 17, 2021
Age Rating Teen
Price USA $14.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt, Vol. 16

Story and Art by Yasuo Ohtagaki, Concept by Hajime Yatate and Yoshiyuki Tomino

Daryl Lorenz and his support crew have made it back into space, but they’ve got the entire Earth Federation fleet between them and the Nanyang Alliance rendezvous point. Renegade Zeon General Galle can help, but his assistance comes at a Shonen Sunday
price, and getting through the blockade will require an audacious plan that only Daryl Lorenz can pull off—stealing an advanced Mobile Armor equipped with the advanced Psycommu control system right out from under the Federation’s nose!

On Sale Date August 17, 2021
Age Rating Teen+
Price USA $14.99

Shonen Sunday

Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Komi Can’t Communicate, Vol. 14

By Tomohito Oda

Komi and her brother, Shosuke, are in the country visiting their grandmother, and even the company of their younger cousin Akira can’t save them from one dismal fact—they’re bored! The visit is salvaged, however, when they run into Inaka, who knows all about having a good time in the country. It’s friendship to the rescue!

On Sale Date August 10, 2021
Age Rating Teen
Price USA $9.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Call of the Night, Vol. 3

By Kotoyama

Nazuna isn’t the only one who thinks Ko is a delicious snack. And Ko isn’t the only one who gets jealous. When Ko draws the attention of four other vampire girls with nefarious intentions, he must fight for his life—even though he wants to give it up to become a vampire. But only to a certain special someone. Unfortunately, there’s a time limit on being “turned,” which raises the...uh...stakes. Then, Ko follows some dating advice that backfires. Undeterred, he tries to help another vampire and mortal mend their love/hate relationship.

On Sale Date August 10, 2021
Age Rating Teen+
Price USA $9.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, Vol. 15

By Kagiji Kumanomata

The sun shines on the Demon Castle…but it’s supposed to be perpetual night in the Demon World! Then Zeus—Poseidon and Hades’ little brother—joins the Demon Castle staff. Everyone is in awe of him except the princess, who quickly finds ways to use the most powerful of the mythological gods to help her achieve her ongoing and current personal goals of sleeping better and opening a cat cafe. Then, in a stunning reversal of fortune, an important castle inhabitant is taken hostage! Will Syalis help the rescue team’s efforts or hinder them? Plus, a very special Sleepy Princess/Doraemon crossover episode!

On Sale Date August 10, 2021
Age Rating Teen
Price USA $9.99

Home Video

Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Naruto: Set 4 BD

Shonen Jump

There’s a storm brewing and its name is Akatsuki! Sasuke has a chance run-in with the murderer of his entire clan, his brother Itachi! Can he avenge the Uchiha? Meanwhile, young Naruto begins training with Jiraiya to master the powerful Rasengan. Before long a battle among legends erupts when Orochimaru dares to confront Lady Tsunade and Jiraiya, while Sasuke, burning with angst, makes a terrible choice to travel down a path of darkness. Can his friends stop him?

On Sale Date August 10, 2021
Age Rating TV-14
Price USA $39.99
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates

Inuyasha Set 6 BD

VIZ Media

Each battle draws the group closer to their ultimate goal—the border of the afterlife and the final shard of the Shikon Jewel. But the last stage of their journey is the most difficult of all. In their final battle with Naraku, will the bond between Kagome and Inuyasha prove strong enough to vanquish him at last?

On Sale Date August 10, 2021
Age Rating TV-14
Price USA $39.99


Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates
Really looking forward to summer now!
Viz-media-july-August-releases-1-560x485 VIZ Media Announces July & August Release Slates
So much great stuff!