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VIZ Media Takes Center Stage at NYCC 2025 with World Premieres, Star Appearances, and Exclusive Fan Events


 

 

 

New York, NY — October 12, 2025 —VIZ Media took New York Comic Con 2025 by storm, thrilling fans with blockbuster panel lineups, special guest appearances, and world-premiere reveals that celebrated the very best of anime and manga.

 

Here’s what made headlines:

 

 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025

Rooster Fighter — English Dub World Premiere

 

Fans packed the house for the world premiere of the outrageous, action-packed Rooster Fighter English dub, following fearless rooster Keiji on his demon-slaying quest for vengeance. The premiere featured the debut of the official English-language trailer, first-look reveals of the English voice cast, and the announcement of the opening theme song, “What’s a Hero?” by DARUMA Rollin’ (Watch the OPENING).

Watch the Dub Trailer


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English Dub Cast:

•    Keiji – Patrick Seitz (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, One Piece)
•    Elizabeth – Luci Christian (One Piece, My Hero Academia)
•    Piyoko – Kimoy Lee (WITCH WATCH)
•    Keisuke – Robbie Daymond (JUJUTSU KAISEN, Sailor Moon)
•    Morio – Roger Rose (Fire Emblem Fates)

 

Headshots Available HERE

 

 

 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025

VIZ Media Industry Panel

 

VIZ Media delivered a slate of exciting announcements and first looks during its packed NYCC industry panel:

 

  •  NANA x Vivienne Westwood 25th Anniversary Edition – A stunning, limited-edition omnibus (Volumes 1 & 2) featuring new cover art by creator Ai Yazawa, reimagining Nana Komatsu and Nana Osaki in iconic Westwood looks. Available: Oct 21 (US, Books-a-Million), Oct 30 (Vivienne Westwood boutiques), Nov 20 (UK, Waterstones). 

Press Release | Assets

  • Black Torch – English Dub Voice Cast Reveal – VIZ announced the cast for the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Tsuyoshi Takaki’s iconic shonen series:
    •  Jiro Azuma – AJ Beckles (DAN DA DAN, Tokyo Revengers)
    •  Rago – Keith Silverstein (Hunter x Hunter, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure)
    •  Ichika Kishimojin – Erin Yvette (Good Night World, Genshin Impact)
    •  Reiji Kirihara – Kyle McCarley (Mob Psycho 100, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure)

Headshots HERE

  • Shonen Jump Shop Pop-Up (Nov 21, 2025 – Jan 20, 2026) – The beloved shop from Japan arrives on the East Coast for the first time at American Dream Mall, featuring imported manga merchandise, exclusive goodies, and photo ops with Shonen Jump-themed displays.
  • Naruto Shippuden: The Complete Series – All 500 episodes across 18 seasons available in a single digital bundle starting Nov 7, 2025. Usually $1,080, the series will launch at $99.99 for four days, then $149.99 for seven days, before disappearing. Available on Apple, Amazon Prime Video, and Fandango at Home.

Assets HERE

  • Kingdom – English Edition Launch – Yasuhisa Hara’s critically acclaimed historical epic, with over 110 million copies sold worldwide, will be published in English for the first time on Nov 11, 2025.

Official Trailer | Press Release

© 2006 Yasuhisa Hara/SHUEISHA Inc.

  • Kamudo – New Manga by Akira Himekawa – The legendary duo behind The Legend of Zelda unveiled their latest series, a mythic saga about Kamuna, a half-human, half-dragon child destined to challenge his world’s ancient balance.

Press Release | Assets | Read Today

 

 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025

One-Punch Man Season 3 — Episode 1 Exclusive Screening

The grand finale of NYCC 2025 was nothing short of spectacular, marked by the highly anticipated return of the global smash-hit series One-Punch Man, Season 3. Fans gathered for the official premiere of Episode 1 — streaming on Hulu (U.S.), Disney+ (Canada), Netflix (Latin America, Australia, New Zealand), and Crunchyroll (Latin America and Oceania) — to watch Saitama return in signature form, delivering knockout punches and razor-sharp humor that reminded audiences why the series remains a worldwide phenomenon.

VIZ Media’s acquisition encompasses theatrical, television, digital, home entertainment, ancillary, and merchandise rights across North America, Latin America, and Oceania.
Press Release | Assets

 

 

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Press Contact:
Chantelle Sturt
Head of Global PR & Publicity
chantellesturt@viz.com
 

 

About VIZ Media:
Wherever manga and anime fans are, we are! VIZ Media is No. 1 in Japanese pop culture, introducing fans to what’s now, new, and next. Home to the world’s most influential and groundbreaking storytellers and artists, who today drive multiple industries from publishing and animation to film and gaming. If it’s big in Japan, you can find it at VIZ.

 

VIZ Media is proudly certified as a Most Loved Workplace® in America and Inc Magazine’s Best Workplace. For more information on VIZ Media visit: https://www.viz.com/ 

 

 

 

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