Viz Media Launches SuBLime - A New Yaoi Manga Publishing Imprint
San Francisco, CA, October 24, 2011 – Libre Publishing Co., Ltd. (Libre Publishing).This bold, global publishing initiative will present English-speaking fans everywhere with a broad selection of high quality titles. SuBLime will offer titles digitally worldwide on its dedicated web site at SuBLimeManga.com, with many available in -to-Own format, and selections in print also available in English-language editions worldwide. From the supernatural men of Naono Bohra's tales of fantasy to the sexy actors portrayed in some of Youka Nitta's best works, SuBLime will offer something for even the most discerning yaoi manga fan.
“The yaoi manga genre enjoys a sizeable and very ionate following, and the launch of SuBLime will give fans around the world an entirely new outlet that will deliver an exciting range of titles,” says Leyla Aker, Vice President of Publishing, Viz Media. “We invite fans to us as we prepare to bring some of the best new boys' love manga titles to North America and beyond!”
“I'm very excited to open the way to providing boys' love manga to fans all over the world,” says Shingo Kunieda, Director of Animate's Overseas Division. “There are many wonderful yaoi manga titles released every month in Japan, and we know that fans want to read them as soon as possible. We are always moving forward to find new ways of doing business, and by partnering with Viz Media, we can make yaoi fans happy and release boys' love titles as quickly as possible!”
Toshiko Ohta, President of Libre Publishing, concurs, saying, “Libre's dream is to bring our content to yaoi fans around the world. In partnership with Viz Media, this is now a reality. We look forward to readers' for SuBLime!”
SuBLime's first round of digital manga titles are scheduled to launch this December, and will feature Suzuki Tanaka, to be released in the Summer of 2012.
For up-to-date news and release information, please visit the SuBLime website at www.SuBLimeManga.com, or follow SuBLime on Facebook at facebook.com/SuBLimeManga.
About Viz Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Viz Media distributes, markets and licenses the best anime and manga titles direct from Japan. Owned by three of Japan's largest manga and animation companies, INUYASHA, Viz Media offers cutting-edge action, romance and family friendly properties for anime, manga, science fiction and fantasy fans of all ages. Viz Media properties are available as graphic novels, DVDs, animated television series, feature films, able and streaming video and a variety of consumer products. Learn more about Viz Media, anime and manga at www.VIZ.com.
About Animate, Ltd.
From North to South, it's by far the largest anime store chain in Japan! There are 100 shops across Japan, gathering countless anime-related goods to fire up the spirits of anime fans. It's the go-to place for any anime-manga fan! Character goods from anime, manga, game, comics, art supplies… You name it! All anime/mange-related merchandise is available! Additionally, you can find original Animate goods, specials, etc. Furthermore, we have special events such as autograph sessions, discussions, campaigns, and more! Come to Animate filled with ‘dreams’ and ‘hope’!! See http://www.animate-world.com for more information.
About Libre Publishing Co., Ltd.
The biggest boys' love publisher in Japan. The company name “Libre Publishing Co., Ltd.” is taken from the Latin base “Lib”, which can mean “Book” or “Liberty”. Such is the aim of our company, to be able to share this love of “books” and “freedom” by the unique contents of the works that we offer, for the enjoyment of our readers. See http://www.libre-pub.co.jp for more information (in Japanese).
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