New Episodes Of Riveting Supernatural Action Series To Debut In March
San Francisco, CA, January 28, 2008 –
Viz Media, LLC (
Viz Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing,
animation and licensing companies, has announced that the 52-episode second season of the hit supernatural action animated series
Bleach is expected to begin airing on Saturday, March 1 on
Adult Swim.
Bleach follows
Ichigo
Kurosaki, an ordinary 15-year-old boy who also happens to be able to
see ghosts. His fate takes an extraordinary turn when he meets Rukia
Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper who shows up at Ichigo's house on the trail of a
Hollow, a malevolent lost soul.
Drawn to Ichigo's high level of spirit energy, the Hollow attacks him
and his family, and as a last resort, Rukia decides to transfer part of
her Soul Reaper powers to Ichigo. As a result of Rukia's actions, she
is sent back to the Soul Society, where she is condemned to die. In
Season 2, a stronger and more powerful Ichigo demonstrates a new
resolve to save Rukia from certain death. This culminates in an
explosive confrontation with Byakuya Kuchiki, Rukia's by-the-book
brother and his most intense opponent yet! Soon, Ichigo's journey takes
him back to the World of the Living where he must deal with a new
assortment of supernatural enemies as well as the rigors of high-school
life.
Bleach is based on a best-selling
manga graphic novel of the same name by Tite Kubo which is published domestically by
Viz Media
and rated TV 14. The manga has been translated into more than seven
languages and has sold over 33.5 million copies in Japan. Both the
manga and the animated series have become extremely popular in North
America and have spawned an array of related video games, apparel,
action figures, trading cards and other merchandise. The first season
of
Bleach is also currently available in a 3-disc
DVD box set from
Viz Media, which is rated 'T' for Teens and has a suggested retail price of $89.98. For more information on
Bleach go to www.
Bleach.viz.com.
“
Bleach is a riveting story and the debut of the second season on
Adult Swim has been highly anticipated by millions of fans,” says
William Germain,
Viz Media Director of
Animation Production.
“The plot thickens in Season 2 as Ichigo and his friends battle soul
reapers. With 52 episodes there will be plenty of surprises in store
for viewers.
Bleach possesses a story and style that has transcended the graphic novel genre to become a very successful animated and video game
property and we are committed to continuing its development.”
About
Adult Swim
Adult Swim (AdultSwim.com), launched in 2001, is
Turner Broadcasting System,
Inc.'s network offering original and acquired animated comedy and
action series for young adults. Airing overnight 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Monday through Saturday and 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday (ET, PT),
Adult Swim shares channel space with
Cartoon Network,
home to the best in original, classic and acquired programming for
children and families, and is seen in 91 million U.S. homes.
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 Production Co., Ltd. (
Sho-Pro Japan),
Viz Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of
Japanese manga
for English speaking audiences in North America and a global licensor
of Japanese manga and animation. The company offers an integrated
product line including, magazines such as
Shonen Jump and
Shojo Beat,
graphic novels, videos, DVDs and audio soundtracks and develops and
markets animated entertainment from initial production, television
placement and distribution, to merchandise licensing and promotions for
audiences and consumers of all ages. Contact
Viz Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and web site at www.VIZ.com.
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