February is off to a hot start for manga fans, as VIZ Media announced 25 new titles in their first round of announcements for 2024. As is expected of VIZ Media and their licensing announcement events, there was more than a little something for everyone, no matter your tastes.
So, without further ado, let’s get into the announcements!
VIZ Media 2024 Physical Titles
Kaiju no.8: Exclusive on the Third Division (Light Novel)
Series by Naoya Matsumoto & Keiji Ando
Get an exclusive sneak peek into the lives of the Kaiju fighting Third Division heroes: Kafka, Reno, Kikoru, and Hoshina. Series releases Fall 2024
Otaku Vampire’s Love Bite 
Series by Julietta Suzuki (Kamisama Kiss)
Modern vampire Hina sets out from Romania to live out her dream otaku life in Japan. To her shock (and pleasure) her new neighbour, Kyuta, looks just like her anime crush! Series releases Fall 2024.
Trillion Game
Series by Riichiro Inagaki (Dr. Stone, Eyeshield 21) & Ryoichi Ikegami (Crying Freeman, Sanctuary)
In this manga, Haru and Gaku become the first Japanese people in the 21st century to enter the billionaire club! Gaku reflects on when he first met Haru and their unorthodox path to success. Series releases Fall 2024.
Kiki’s Delivery Service (Film Comic)
Revisit Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki‘s classic film, Kiki’s Delivery Service, through film comics. This collection will be featured for the first time in a single deluxe hardcover edition. The collection will be released in Fall 2024.
Studio Ghibli: Architecture in Animation
A collection of animated pieces from Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Howl’s Moving Castle, and more. Also features interviews with Hayao Miyazaki himself, as well as additional behind-the-scenes info. This collection will be released in Fall 2024
I’m the Grim Reaper (Viz Original)
Series by Graveweaver
Based on the hit webcomic on WEBTOON, I’m The Grim Reaper, comes the story of Scarlet as they take on the job of Satan’s very own Grim Reaper to escape an eternity in the ninth circle of Hell. Series releases Fall 2024.
Uncanny: The Origins of Fear
Series by Junji Ito
Junji Ito reveals the origins of his horror stories for the first time in his 35-year career. Features behind-the-scenes stories from the master of horror himself. Series releases Fall 2024.
Koyoharu Gotouge Before Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Series by Koyoharu Gotouge
A special collection of short stories from the early days of Koyoharu Gotouge, creator of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Includes early drafts of fan-favorite characters like Muzan and Tamayo! Series releases Fall 2024.
Red River: 3-in-1 Edition
Series by Chie Shinohara
The long-awaited return of the classic romance series Red River has finally arrived. Follow Yuri and her unexpected adventure after she is ripped from her world into the ancient Middle East! The series, as 3-in-1, will be released in Fall 2024.
Vampire Knight: The Complete Box Set
Series by Matsuri Hino
From fan-favorite shojo mangaka, Matsuri Hino comes a brand new Collector’s Edition Box Set of Vampire Knight. This complete box set includes a Vampire Knight-themed day class planner and an exclusive miniature art book. The box set releases in Fall 2024.
After God
Series by Sumi Eno
When Gods attack Japan and reduce it to nothing but rubble and ash, Tokinaga and Waka are determined to find one specific answer; “How do you kill a God?!”. Series releases Fall 2024.
Pokémon: The Complete Pokémon Pocket Guide Box Set
For all the Pokémon fans out there, here comes a brand new two-volume set, complete with a slipcase, with stats and information on 898 Pokémon. Releases Fall 2024.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess – Box Set
Series by Akira Himekawa
The manga adaptation of the extremely popular Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess finally receives its own collector’s edition box set, which includes a collectible, double-sided poster. The box set releases in Fall 2024.
Colette Decides To Die
Series by Alto Yukimura
When the overworked apothecary, Colette, jumps into a well, she finds herself a new lease on life caring for patients in the Underworld and an unlikely romance with Hades, the Lord of Death himself! Series releases Fall 2024.
JoJo A-Go!Go!
Artbook by Hirohiko Araki (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure)
For all the JoJo‘s fans, here comes a new hard-cover artbook JoJo A-Go!Go! It features artwork spanning the series from “Phantom Blood” to “Stone Ocean.” The art book releases in Fall 2024.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Shining Diamond’s Demonic Heartbreak
Original Series by Hirohiko Araki, story by Kohei Kadono, and art by Tasuku Karasuma
With another treat for JoJo‘s fans comes a brand new spin-off, Shining Diamond’s Demonic Heartbreak, that follows the aftermath of Dio’s death – 10 years later. Series releases Fall 2024.
Rainbows After Storms
Series by Ruka Kobachi
Follow the stormy relationship of Nanoha and Chidori, two young lovers hiding their heart-pounding secret from others in their all-girls high school. Series releases Fall 2024.
Spider-Man: Octo-Girl
Story by Hideyuki Furuhashi and art by Betten Court
A brand-new Spider-Man manga from the duo behind the popular My Hero Academia: Vigilantes! In this story, Doctor Octopus faces a new challenge: life as a schoolgirl in Japan! Series releases Fall 2024
X-Men: The Animated Series – English Manga Edition
Series by Hiroshi Higuchi
The beloved X-Men: The Animated Series receives a brand-new, remastered, and refreshed deluxe English-language edition. Series releases Fall 2024.
Last Quarter
Series by Ai Yazawa (Nana)
In English for the very first time comes Last Quarter, a touching supernatural love story by the legendary Ai Yazawa, the mangaka behind Nana. Series releases Fall 2024.
Twisted-Wonderland: The Manga Anthology
Stories by various creators and cover art by Yana Toboso (Black Butler)
Featuring short tales from a variety of different manga creators comes the new manga anthology for the ever-popular Twisted Wonderland series! Features special cover art from Yana Toboso. Series releases Fall 2024.
Twisted-Wonderland: The Official Art Book
Featuring character art, sketches, and notes from the original concept art inspired by Disney Villains in a deluxe art book. Releases Fall 2024.
Wanted!
Series by Eiichiro Oda
A special all-in-one collection of early works from Eiichiro Oda, including Romance Dawn. This one-shot eventually became the international mega-hit and world record-breaking series, One Piece! Series releases Fall 2024.
VIZ Media 2024 Digital-Only Titles
Nue’s Exorcist
Series by Kota Kawae
Gakuro begins an exciting spirit-exorcist adventure alongside the pop-culture-loving spirit Nue to eliminate spirits roaming around his school! Series releases Summer 2024.
Kill Blue
Series by Tadatoshi Fujimaki (Kuroko’s Basketball)
Will legendary hitman Juzo ever be able to handle life again after he is bitten by a mysterious insect and turned into a middle schooler again?! Series releases Summer 2024.
Tokyo Demon Bride Story
Series by Tadaichi Nakama
What happens when an innocent promise of marriage between two young kids comes knocking on the door as a demon named Manaka? Series releases Summer 2024.
That wraps up today’s wild coverage of VIZ Media’s first licensing announcement event for 2024. Their next batch of announcements is expected to happen around the start of convention season, Anime Expo 2024 (AX), so stay tuned for those announcements!
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