That's right, the latest Bleach episodes from Japan are now on VIZ Anime following the same "Quick-cast" program that started with Naruto Shippuden & One Piece and which is now continuing with Bleach & Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan. And like all the videos on VIZ Anime, the new Bleach episodes will be available totally FREE to all visitors! Keep watching this space for more announcements in the coming weeks!

As I watch Vampire Knight, I realize that Yuki is at crossroads. She needs to decide who she is and who she wants to become. Should she always protect Zero, knowing his secret, and give him the blood he needs? Or should she try to build a relationship with Kaname? Both decisions will prove dangerous for Yuki But it's that danger that draws Yuki to Zero and Kaname even more. What should she do? What would you do? We'll need to wait to find out.

While you're waiting for the story to unfold, show your love for Vampire Knight with these awesome T-shirts. Get the black T-shirt with Yuki Cross in full color at F.Y.E. retail stores. Want the T-shirt with Yuki in haunting black and white? That one is at Hot Topic. Or, go Night Class with the Vampire Knight white T-shirt, available at Hot Topic and Hastings Entertainment.

— Rebecca Chow, Consumer Products Associate

Welcome to Vampire Knight, the latest shojo anime series here on VIZ Anime. Watch the first five episodes right now, and prepare for a new episode every other Friday. Comment on the episodes so we know what you think!

Bloody, sexy, romantic, contentious, and dramatic — this series has everything that an anime fan could want. At the center of the drama is Cross Academy, a school where vampires (the Night Class) co-exist with humans (the Day Class). Of course, the humans have no idea they're living amongst vampires. They just think that the gorgeous Night Class'ers are dreamy, and unfortunately out of reach.

Two students know the real deal. Yuki Cross and her childhood friend Zero Kiryu are tasked with the difficult challenge of keeping the Day Class away from the Night Class, which is led by aristocratic president Kaname Kuran. But Kaname, Yuki, and Zero are intertwined in a social and political web that spins much deeper than school grounds. You'll have to watch to find out.

Wedged between May Day and Cinco de Mayo, we've hit May's installment of Shojo Tuesday. This happy recurring holiday marks the first Tuesday of the month, when VIZ Media releases new Shojo Beat manga. And this month, we're chock full of goodness.

Flower in a Storm

Check out the new series Flower in a Storm, the debut graphic novel by Shigeyoshi Takagi. The story of this imaginative romantic comedy stars Riko Kunimi, who is trying to lead a normal high school life when Ran Tachibana bursts into her classroom carrying a gun and tells her that her life is now his. Ran, the richest, most powerful 17-year-old in Japan wants her as his wife, and he's not taking no for an answer!

If Ran can't capture her by five o'clock the next day, he'll give up on her, but he has all that money can buy at his disposal. However, Riko has one trick up her sleeve--she has superpowers!

 More Shojo Beat Volumes

Plus, we're bringing you the latest volumes of your favorite series.

B.O.D.Y., Vol. 9

Dear Valentine,

You saw me at that club last night
And then you got into a fight.
I tried to make it up to you
But suddenly things aren't all right.

I didn't even want to go
And now I hurt more than you know.
You really want to say we're through?
Please tell me that the answer's no!

Be mine!

Black Bird, Vol. 4

Despite the constant danger Misao finds herself in, she's determined to stay by Kyo's side no matter what happens. But a chance meeting with one of Kyo's best friends shows her just how hard a human-demon relationship can be.

Tadanobu, heir to the Kitsune clan, gave up everything to be with his human girlfriend. But now he is being forced to take on the clan leadership and abandon his love--and it's all Kyo's fault!

Crown of Love, Vol. 2

With Hisayoshi as her tutor, Rima attempts to enroll in prestigious Hakuô High. Although Hisayoshi's feelings for her are distracting, Rima needs his help if she's ever going to pass the entrance exam. And when he lands his first job in a commercial, she realizes that he's got the potential to be a star...one bigger than herself!

Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time, Vol. 8

Princess Fuji informs Akane that the Eight Guardians must find the Four Sacred Talismans if they ever hope to control the Four Gods. That's going to be difficult since the location of these sacred objects is secret. Akane's got to be quick, however--Shirin and Sefle are looking for them too.

Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 4

Kurumi's got it all--looks, popularity and friends. But underneath Kurumi's friendly exterior is a manipulative girl who'll do anything to get what she wants! And she wants Kazehaya! Will Kurumi's plotting drive Kazehaya and Sawako apart, or will it instead draw them even closer together?

Otomen, Vol. 6

Asuka's protégé Yamato has fallen in love with a girl and needs help winning her over. He pleads with Asuka to go on a practice date with him--and play the role of the girl! Practice makes perfect, but will that be the case for Yamato?

Sand Chronicles , Vol. 8

Revisiting scenes and people from earlier days drives Ann to an impulsive act of desperation. Who will stand by her now? And will she ever make peace with her past...and herself?

We Were There, Vol. 10

Don't regret.
Do everything you can while you still have the chance.
That's what I think it means...
...to have a "happy heart."

We launched another update of the vizanime.com site over this past weekend, with improvements in user comment displays, and a new poll function. Stay tuned because we're going to have fun with this new poll system over the next few months. And if you haven't caught up with the One Piece anime, our most recent addition to the site, now's the perfect time as episodes 1-114 are now up, and we continue with the current Impel Down storyline with episode 448 this week. This month also brings some exciting series into the fold, so stay tuned for those as well...