VIZ Media Joins Playstation Video Delivery Service
June 12, 2009 by myanimeadmin
Filed under Anime News
VIZ Media is coming to the PlayStation Network, offering three of North America’s most popular Anime series. Bleach, Death Note and Naruto are accessible for download via PlayStation 3 (PS3) and PlayStation Portable (PSP) systems in the United States.
The service begins immediately with 13 episodes of Naruto, 20 of Bleach and the entire 37-segment Death Note series. The episodes are available for $1.99 each via the Network’s new VIZ Media Channel page.
Episodes will be English-dubbed in standard definition.
“Naruto, Bleach and Death Note are compelling additions to the PlayStation Network and an ideal complement to the dynamic library of content, games and applications available for the PS3 and PSP,” says Ken Sasaki, VP of strategy and business development for VIZ Media. “Together, these series have set a new standard for anime throughout the world and the ease of download, combined with portability and interoperability between many media devices, will allow fans to watch their favorite ninjas in training, Soul Reapers and Shinigami Death Gods whether at home or on the go, wherever and however they want.”
About PlayStation Network
The PlayStation Network is an entertainment network that unites people and innovative entertainment to deliver captivating experiences worldwide. In addition to offering new and original forms of entertainment, the PlayStation Network supports free and community-centric online gameplay, communication tools, and PSP and PS3 connectivity. As of May 2009, the PlayStation Network has more than 24 million registered accounts worldwide.
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 magazines such as SHONEN JUMP and SHOJO BEAT, 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 and on the web site at www.VIZ.com.