Latest Novel Focuses On Naruto’s Best Friend And Rival Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen

Naruto: Sasuke`s Story - Sunrise. Image courtesy of VIZ Media. NARUTO SAKURA-HIDEN SHIREN,HARUKAZE NI NOSETE © 2015 by Masashi Kishimoto, Tomohito Ohsaki/SHUEISHA Inc.

VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, adds a brand new addition to the continuing series of NARUTO novels with the debut of Naruto: Sasuke`s Story - Sunrise. Readers are invited to join Sasuke Uchiha on his journey to atone for his sins following the conclusion of the Great Ninja War. Sasuke`s Story - Sunrise is available in print and digital editions. The novel was written by Shin Towada and features original cover art by NARUTO creator, Masashi Kishimoto. Naruto: Sasuke`s Story - Sunrise MSRP: $10.99 U.S. / $14.99 CAN / $6.99 Digital • Available Now! The Great Ninja War has ended, but to untangle the mystery that remains, Sasuke sets out on a journey -- a journey that he hopes will allow him to atone for his sins. During his travels, those ninja faithful to the avenger Sasuke bring about tragedy. Meanwhile danger closes in on the villages of Konoha, Kiri, and Kumo, where red eyes burn with hatred. What is the future Sasuke stares down? Currently available NARUTO novels include Naruto: Kakashi`s Story, Naruto: Shikamaru`s Story, Naruto: Sakura`s Story, Naruto: Itachi`s Story - Daylight and Naruto: Itachi`s Story - Midnight. Manga author/artist Masashi Kishimoto was born in 1974 in rural Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Like many kids, he was first inspired to become a manga artist in elementary school when he read Dragon Ball. After spending time in art school, he won the Hop Step Award for new manga artists with his story, Karakuri. After considering various genres for his next project, Kishimoto decided on a story steeped in traditional Japanese culture. His first version of Naruto, drawn in 1997, was a one-shot story about fox spirits; his final version, which debuted in Japan in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1999, quickly became the most popular ninja manga in the world. The series would also spawn multiple anime series, movies, novels, video games and more. Having concluded the series in late 2014, Masashi Kishimoto has kept himself busy this year with the side story, Naruto: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring, and writing the story for the latest NARUTO movie, BORUTO: NARUTO THE MOVIE, both of which focus on the title character`s son, Boruto. VIZ Media is the North American master licensor for NARUTO and publishes the bestselling Naruto manga series in print and digitally and also distributes the NARUTO and NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime series and feature films. For additional information on NARUTO and other manga titles published by VIZ Media, please visit VIZ.com.

About VIZ Media, LLC

Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the field of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine Weekly Shonen Jump and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan`s largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide. Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at VIZ.com.