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[[File:VIZ Media logo.png|thumb|150px|Current logo]]
[[File:VIZ Media logo.png|thumb|150px|Current logo]]
'''VIZ Media, LLC''' (previously known as '''Viz Communications, Inc.''' and '''Viz Comics''') is an anime and manga company founded in 1986. It is headquartered in San Francisco, CA and is owned by [[Shogakukan]] and {{wp|Shueisha}}. VIZ Media publishes Pokémon {{pkmn|manga}}, {{pkmn|anime}}, and other media in {{pmin|the United States}}, {{pmin|Canada}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, and South Africa.
'''VIZ Media, LLC''' (previously known as '''Viz Communications, Inc.''' and '''Viz Comics''') is an anime and manga company founded in 1986. It is headquartered in San Francisco, CA and is owned by [[Shogakukan]] and {{wp|Shueisha}}. VIZ Media publishes Pokémon {{pkmn|manga}}, {{pkmn|anime}}, and other media in {{pmin|the United States}}, {{pmin|Canada}}, {{pmin|the United Kingdom}}, {{pmin|Ireland}}, and South Africa.


==Publishing format==
==Publishing format==
In the past, VIZ Media published their manga left-to-right with reversed artwork. Pokémon titles which were published this way are [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], [[Magical Pokémon Journey]], the first printing of [[Pokémon Adventures]] and [[The Best of Pokémon Adventures]].
[[File:Viz Video logo.png|thumb|150px|right|The 1998 logo of Viz Video with the red triangle next to the gold text. This can be seen in Pokémon VHS tapes and DVDs from 1998-2001.]]
In the past, VIZ Media published their manga left-to-right with reversed artwork. Pokémon titles which were published this way are [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], [[Magical Pokémon Journey]], the first printing of [[Pokémon Adventures]], and [[The Best of Pokémon Adventures]].


Some time after these series were published, the manga industry has shifted to publishing all manga in the original right-to-left format. Therefore, starting with [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]], all of VIZ Media's Pokémon titles have been published right-to-left.
Some time after these series were published, the manga industry has shifted to publishing all manga in the original right-to-left format. Therefore, starting with [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]], all of VIZ Media's Pokémon titles have been published right-to-left.


===Monthly issues===
===Monthly issues===
In their early years, VIZ Media often published manga in American-style monthly issues before they were published in collected volumes. These issues would often include letters and fan artwork as bonus content. [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], [[Pokémon Adventures]] and [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] were published in this way.
In their early years, VIZ Media often published manga in American-style monthly issues before they were published in collected volumes. These issues would often include letters and fan artwork as bonus content. [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], [[Pokémon Adventures]], and [[Magical Pokémon Journey]] were published in this way.


As collected manga volumes have been accepted as the preferred format of manga releases and manga magazines (such as {{wp|Shonen Jump}} and {{wp|Yen Plus}}) have become more widespread in North America, VIZ Media and its competitors no longer publish these American-style monthly issues.
As collected manga volumes have been accepted as the preferred format of manga releases and manga magazines (such as {{wp|Shonen Jump (magazine)|Shonen Jump}} and {{wp|Yen Plus}}) have become more widespread in North America, VIZ Media and its competitors no longer publish these American-style monthly issues.


==Pokémon titles published by VIZ Media==
==Pokémon titles published by VIZ Media==
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** {{ma|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice}} (2013)
** {{ma|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice}} (2013)
** {{ma|Genesect and the Legend Awakened}} (2013)
** {{ma|Genesect and the Legend Awakened}} (2013)
** {{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}} (2015)
** {{ma|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages}} (2016)
** {{ma|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel}} (2017)
* [[Pokémon 4Koma]]
** [[Pokémon Pocket Comics: Black & White]] (2013)
** [[Pokémon Pocket Comics: Legendary Pokémon]] (2015)
** [[Pokémon Pocket Comics: XY]] (2016)
* [[Pokémon Adventures]] ({{tt|2000-2003|first edition}}; {{tt|2009-ongoing|second edition}})
* [[Pokémon Adventures]] ({{tt|2000-2003|first edition}}; {{tt|2009-ongoing|second edition}})
** [[The Best of Pokémon Adventures]] (2006)
** [[The Best of Pokémon Adventures]] (2006)
** [[Diamond & Pearl chapter (Adventures)|Pokémon Adventures: Diamond, Pearl & Platinum]] (2011-ongoing)
** [[Diamond & Pearl chapter (Adventures)|Pokémon Adventures: Diamond, Pearl & Platinum]] (2011-2014)
** [[HeartGold & SoulSilver chapter (Adventures)|Pokémon Adventures: HeartGold & SoulSilver]] (2013)
** [[HeartGold & SoulSilver chapter (Adventures)|Pokémon Adventures: HeartGold & SoulSilver]] (2013)
** [[Black & White chapter (Adventures)|Pokémon: Black & White]] (2011-ongoing)
** [[Black & White chapter (Adventures)|Pokémon: Black & White]] (2011-2015)
** [[Black & White chapter (Adventures)|Pokémon Adventures: Black & White]] (2013-ongoing)
** [[Black & White chapter (Adventures)|Pokémon Adventures: Black & White]] (2013-2015)
** [[X & Y chapter (Adventures)|Pokémon XY]] (2014-ongoing)
** [[Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire chapter (Adventures)|Pokémon Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire]] (2016-ongoing)
** [[Black 2 & White 2 chapter (Adventures)|Pokémon Adventures: Black 2 & White 2]] (2017-ongoing)
* [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] (2008-2010)
* [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] (2008-2010)
* [[Pokémon Pocket Comics: Black & White]] (2013)
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]] (2007)
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team]] (2007)
* Various [[manga boxed sets]]
* Various [[Pokémon manga samplers]]


===Pokémon anime===
===Pokémon anime===
* The {{series|original}} of the {{pkmn|anime}} (singles and boxed sets)
* [[List of English language Indigo League home video releases (Region 1)|The Indigo League season of the Pokémon anime (singles and boxed sets)]]
* The {{series|Advanced Generation}} of the {{pkmn|anime}} (singles and boxed sets)
* [[List of English language Adventures in the Orange Islands home video releases (Region 1)|The Adventures in the Orange Islands season of the Pokémon anime (singles and boxed sets)]]
* The {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} of the {{pkmn|anime}} (singles and boxed sets)
* [[List of English language The Johto Journeys home video releases (Region 1)|The The Johto Journeys season of the Pokémon anime (singles and boxed sets)]]
* [[Pokémon All-Stars]]
* [[List of English language Johto League Champions home video releases (Region 1)|The Johto League Champions season of the Pokémon anime (singles and boxed sets)]]
* [[List of English language Master Quest home video releases (Region 1)|The Master Quest season of the Pokémon anime (singles and boxed sets)]]
* [[List of English language Pokémon Advanced home video releases (Region 1)|The Pokémon Advanced season of the Pokémon anime (singles and boxed sets)]]
* [[List of English language Advanced Challenge home video releases (Region 1)|The Advanced Challenge season of the Pokémon anime (singles)]]
* [[List of English language Advanced Battle home video releases (Region 1)|The Advanced Battle season of the Pokémon anime (singles)]]
* [[List of English language Battle Frontier home video releases (Region 1)|The Battle Frontier season of the Pokémon anime (singles and boxed sets)]]
* [[List of English language Diamond and Pearl home video releases (Region 1)|The Diamond and Pearl season of the Pokémon anime (singles and boxed sets)]]
* [[List of English language Battle Dimension home video releases (Region 1)|The Battle Dimension season of the Pokémon anime (singles and boxed sets)]]
* [[List of English language Galactic Battles home video releases (Region 1)|The Galactic Battles season of the Pokémon anime (singles and boxed sets)]]
* [[List of English language Sinnoh League Victors home video releases (Region 1)|The Sinnoh League Victors season of the Pokémon anime (singles and boxed sets)]]
* [[List of English language Black & White home video releases (Region 1)|The Black & White season of the Pokémon anime (singles and boxed sets)]]
* [[List of English language Rival Destinies home video releases (Region 1)|The Rival Destinies season of the Pokémon anime (singles and boxed sets)]]
* [[List of English language Adventures in Unova and Beyond home video releases (Region 1)|The Adventures in Unova and Beyond season of the Pokémon anime (singles and boxed sets)]]
* [[List of English language Pokémon the Series: XY home video releases (Region 1)|The XY season of the Pokémon anime (singles and boxed sets)]]
* [[List of English language Pokémon the Series: XY Kalos Quest home video releases (Region 1)|The XY Kalos Quest season of the Pokémon anime (singles and boxed sets)]]
* The remastered [[M01|first]] [[M02|3]] [[M03|movies]] on DVD and Blu-ray (although still distributed by Warner Home Video, they are published by Viz)
* {{OBP|Pokémon All-Stars|Region 1}}
* [[Pokémon Elements]]
* [[Pokémon Elements]]


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* [[Pokémon arts and crafts#Pokémon 3D Pop-Outs|Pokémon 3D Pop-Outs]]
* [[Pokémon arts and crafts#Pokémon 3D Pop-Outs|Pokémon 3D Pop-Outs]]
* [[Pokémon Fun With Mazes & Puzzles]]
* [[Pokémon Fun With Mazes & Puzzles]]
* [[Pokémon Origami]]
* [[Pokémon Tales]]
* [[Pokémon Tales]]


====Cancelled====
====Cancelled====
* {{OBP|Arceus and the Jewel of Life|graphic novel}} - this Ani-Manga adaptation of the 12th Pokémon movie was advertised on VIZ Media's website for a short time as forthcoming, including ISBN information. However, the announcement was later taken down from the website, and the book's English release has since been canceled. <!--i emailed VIZ and a nice person replied saying it has been cancelled. bummer -->
* {{OBP|Arceus and the Jewel of Life|graphic novel}} - this Ani-Manga adaptation of the 12th Pokémon movie was advertised on VIZ Media's website for a short time as forthcoming, including ISBN information. However, the announcement was later taken down from the website, and the book's English release has since been cancelled. <!--i emailed VIZ and a nice person replied saying it has been cancelled. bummer -->


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.vizmedia.com/ VIZ Media Website]
* [http://www.viz.com/ VIZ Media Website]


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Revision as of 10:58, 10 June 2017

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Current logo

VIZ Media, LLC (previously known as Viz Communications, Inc. and Viz Comics) is an anime and manga company founded in 1986. It is headquartered in San Francisco, CA and is owned by Shogakukan and Shueisha. VIZ Media publishes Pokémon manga, anime, and other media in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa.

Publishing format

The 1998 logo of Viz Video with the red triangle next to the gold text. This can be seen in Pokémon VHS tapes and DVDs from 1998-2001.

In the past, VIZ Media published their manga left-to-right with reversed artwork. Pokémon titles which were published this way are The Electric Tale of Pikachu, Magical Pokémon Journey, the first printing of Pokémon Adventures, and The Best of Pokémon Adventures.

Some time after these series were published, the manga industry has shifted to publishing all manga in the original right-to-left format. Therefore, starting with Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team, all of VIZ Media's Pokémon titles have been published right-to-left.

Monthly issues

In their early years, VIZ Media often published manga in American-style monthly issues before they were published in collected volumes. These issues would often include letters and fan artwork as bonus content. The Electric Tale of Pikachu, Pokémon Adventures, and Magical Pokémon Journey were published in this way.

As collected manga volumes have been accepted as the preferred format of manga releases and manga magazines (such as Shonen Jump and Yen Plus) have become more widespread in North America, VIZ Media and its competitors no longer publish these American-style monthly issues.

Pokémon titles published by VIZ Media

Pokémon manga

Pokémon anime

Other Pokémon books

Cancelled

  • Arceus and the Jewel of Life - this Ani-Manga adaptation of the 12th Pokémon movie was advertised on VIZ Media's website for a short time as forthcoming, including ISBN information. However, the announcement was later taken down from the website, and the book's English release has since been cancelled.

External links


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