Special Release Contains 11 Full Color Posters Depicting Pikachu And All His Unique Friends From POKÉMON DIAMOND AND PEARL

San Francisco, CA, September 15, 2009 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, will delight young as well as adult fans with the release of the company’s first POKÉMON poster collection today! The POKÉMON “posterzine” is rated ‘A’ for All Ages and carries an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $9.99 CAN.

Packed with 11 full color fold-out posters, this large (16” x 22”) edition is a must-have for any fan of Pikachu and his friends. A variety of favorite characters from the POKÉMON DIAMOND AND PEARL animation seasons, from Pikachu and Piplup to Chimchar and Turtwig, are all featured.

“POKÉMON is a timeless favorite that continues to delight multiple generations of fans with its mix of adventure, unique and loveable characters, and a positive storyline,” says Gonzalo Ferreyra, Vice President Sales & Marketing, VIZ Media “Our POKÉMON poster collection will be available exclusively at participating newsstands, major bookstores, discount, and video stores and adds a fun and decorative component to customize any fan’s personal space.”

VIZ Media’s five 2007 POKÉMON releases have sold more than 635,000 units since March 2009.

Please check out other Posterzines (Poster Collections) from VIZ Media including BLEACH, NARUTO, NARUTO Shippuden and DRAGON BALL Z now available at your favorite retailer on the magazine rack.