VIZ Launches Special Digital Manga Promo on Two of the World`s Greatest Manga Series

First Volume of Naruto and One Piece Available with Special Digital Pricing for a Very Limited Time Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: VIZ.com/apps Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen

During the month of May, VIZ Media offers a special digital promotion on two of the world’s most popular, critically acclaimed manga. Volume 1 of the smash hit ninja action series, Naruto, along with the high seas pirate adventure, One Piece, will also be available digitally for only $1.99 (U.S. / CAN) through May 31st. The sale price will be available through the VIZManga.com and the VIZ Manga app for iOS and Android; special pricing also may be available during this period through other digital partner storefronts for Kindle, iBooks, GooglePlay, Nook and Kobo. This limited time promotion is a perfect way to introduce readers to two cornerstone titles of the manga genre. Fans of comics and graphic novels also have a great chance to dive into the exciting world of manga. Naruto, Vol. 1 Rated ‘T’ for Teens · Special May Sale MSRP: $1.99 (U.S. / CAN) Naruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He`s got a wild sense of humor, but Naruto is completely serious about his mission to be the world`s greatest ninja! Twelve years ago the Village Hidden in the Leaves was attacked by a fearsome threat. A nine-tailed fox spirit claimed the life of the village leader, the Hokage, and many others. Today, the village is at peace and a troublemaking kid named Naruto is struggling to graduate from Ninja Academy. His goal may be to become the next Hokage, but his true destiny will be much more complicated. The adventure begins now!

One Piece, Vol. 1 Rated ‘T’ for Teens · Special May Sale MSRP: $1.99 (U.S. / CAN) As a child, Monkey D. Luffy dreamed of becoming King of the Pirates. But his life changed when he accidentally gained the power to stretch like rubber...at the cost of never being able to swim again! Years, later, Luffy sets off in search of the "One Piece," said to be the greatest treasure in the world... As a child, Monkey D. Luffy was inspired to become a pirate by listening to the tales of the buccaneer "Red-Haired" Shanks. Luffy follow him as hesets out on his adventure...one guy, alone in a rowboat, in search of the legendary "One Piece," said to be the greatest treasure in the world... The free VIZ Manga App continues to be the top application for reading digital manga and features a massive library of the most popular series in the world. The platform features a massive library with over 2,100 volumes across more than 180 different series, and new series and volumes added every Tuesday. Through the innovative VIZ Manga digital platform registered users are able to use one account to view their purchased manga across more devices than ever. New series and volumes are added every Tuesday. All manga volumes are generally available for purchase and download in the U.S. and Canada within the VIZ Manga application starting from $6.99 (U.S. / CAN) each and readers can also explore all titles with free Chapter 1 previews of every series. For more information, please visit VIZManga.com or VIZ.com/apps.

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 Japan`s 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 monthly manga anthology Shonen Jump magazine 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. Learn more about VIZ Media, anime and manga at viz.com.