VIZ Anime’s newest show K envelopes itself in a world secretly ruled by those who call themselves ‘Kings’. Rather than a monarchy, they are more like Mafioso, some a little more anarchistic and some a little more chivalrous. Central to the story are three elements; the Red King, a stoic and dreary eyed chain smoker, Mikoto Suoh and his posse the HOMRA; the Blue King, suave and sharp Reisi Munakata and his small battalion, SCEPTER 4; and the dreamy-eyed blasé, Yashiro Isana as the medium.  Enjoying the serenity he feels in this alternate Japan, Yashiro is dismayed to discover he is the focus of violence for his uncanny resemblance to HOMRA’s latest target.

K does a fine job in setting the mood in its first episode, capturing the science fiction aspect in the power that these characters hold (using psychic powers in the style of fire and force fields). The elements of fantasy do not make the story intangible as the artistic style melds together the sense of city life and system of hierarchy. Music cadence becomes a character in itself with beats provided by Mikio Endo in composition, as well as a mystifying opening theme by the band angela, provide a playful awareness and familiar hip hop aspect during altercations between the HOMRA and SCEPTER 4.

All in all, K is a stunning example of animation with breath-taking visuals and a killer soundtrack; definitely a must watch for this season.

Watch K now:

http://www.vizanime.com/k

Learn more about K here:

http://www.facebook.com/starchild.k

K comes to VIZ Anime this October! The most anticipated series of the season has just been acquired by VIZ Media. Watch it on VIZ Anime every week!

ABOUT: From GoHands, the studio that brought you the cyberpunk anime film series Mardock Scramble, and the enigmatic writers’ collective GoRA Project comes K, the newest original anime series of 2012. Set in a world where history has taken a slightly different course from the one we’re familiar with, K follows the story of a young boy whose life is caught in a psychic war between seven kings. Yashiro Isana, also known as Shiro, is wanted for a crime he has no recollection of committing. He finds himself being hunted by the groups HOMRA, led by Mikoto Suoh, “The Red King,” and SCEPTER 4, led by Reisi Munakata, “The Blue King.” While on the run, a young man named Kuroh Yatogami helps him. This fated encounter will change Shiro’s life forever.  

ATTENTION:  Join us for cosplay, exclusive TIGER & BUNNY merchandise and more! Come to the U.S. Premiere of TIGER & BUNNY - The Beginning Sept. 29th at New People  San Francisco.  Have a TIGER & BUNNY cosplay?  Enter our cosplay contest at 5:30-pm, Sept. 29  for exclusive TIGER & BUNNY merchandise.  All contestants will recieve a special gift from one of our generous sponsors. Can't make it to the ONE DAY ONLY event?  Submit your costume to our TIGER & BUNNY cosplay contest on facebook!  Go to facebook.com/tigerandbunny for more information. 

TIGER & BUNNY – THE BEGINNING will screen on Saturday, September 29^th at 4:00pm and 7:00pm. The film will be presented with original Japanese dialogue and English subtitles. Advanced Tickets are $10.00 and are available online at NewPeopleWorld.com/films/films-9-2012/; advance ticketholders will receive a limited edition Wild Tiger Card at the premiere screening. Day-of tickets (subject to availability) will be available at the NEW PEOPLE Cinema box office. 

MORE ABOUT THE MOVIE - TIGER & BUNNY – THE BEGINNING is an exciting feature film that takes audiences on a wild journey to the metropolis of Stern Bild, where there are heroes that wear the logos of sponsors and protect the city from danger. Their exploits are broadcast on the popular HERO TV. Wild Tiger (Kotetsu T. Kaburagi) is a veteran superhero who is past his peak and is ordered by his company to team up with the rookie hero, Barnaby Brooks Jr. Can these two mismatched superheroes overcome their differences to protect the city?

SCHEDULE - Sept. 29, 2012

2 pm - Exclusive TIGER & BUNNY merchandise sales start - pick up the first official U.S. TIGER & BUNNY goods here first. 

4pm - Showtime!  TIGER & BUNNY- The Beginning 

5:30 - Live Streamed Cosplay Contest! Watch via the TIGER & BUNNY Facebook page! Like us today. 

7pm - Showtime!  TIGER & BUNNY- The Beginning 

This event sponsored by 

Bluefin Tamashii Nations USA - Fine seller of TIGER & BUNNY Figures nationwide

Animate -  The complete shop for anime, comics, and games with over 90 stores in Japan 

Yesanime - The largest Japanese anime toys distributor in the San Francisco Bay Area

gaia online - Your online community for discussing anime, games, comics, sci-fi, fantasy and anything else you can imagine

NEON ALLEY - Coming this Fall to PlayStation Network, your 24/7 channel showing the dub premiere of TIGER & BUNNY, NURA: RIse of the Yokai Clan and more. 

The READ & WATCH Issue!

Double your pleasure by picking up the latest issue of SHONEN JUMP! True fans read manga AND watch anime because they know each gives them a unique experience. The READ & WATCH issue is our special celebration of the manga and anime experience, highlighting two of the hottest series: Blue Exorcist and Tiger & Bunny.

So sit back and fasten your seatbelts as we blow you away with a special double cover, double anime features, double producer interviews and double Survey Sweepstakes! Want more?! Check out what else you can find inside:

* Special fold-out art by Masakazu Katsura, renowned manga creator and character designer of Tiger & Bunny (featured here)

* In-depth look at Masakazu Katsura and his character designs

* Blue Exorcist manga catalogue for print and digital

* Free Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG X-Saber Souza card with gameplay tips * SHONEN JUMP Cover Contest Winners

* And much MUCH more!

The READ & WATCH issue featuring Blue Exorcist and Tiger & Bunny goes on sale today! It’s twice as nice, so you might as well get two copies at your local bookstore!

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The LATEST episodes of Naruto Shippuden are coming straight to Hulu Plus subscribers starting today!    That's right, SAME DAY simulcast a mere 60 minutes after it airs in Japan with official terms just as Kishimoto sensei would want coming straight to your computer, laptop, enabled tablets and phones.

Beginning today, Hulu Plus subscribers will be able to simulcast the latest episode of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN in high-definition just an hour after broadcast debut in Japan. NARUTO SHIPPUDEN Episode 245 (rated TV-14, subtitled) and new episodes will be broadcast weekly. Users of the FREE, ad-supported Hulu service will also be able to catch the new NARUTO SHIPPUDEN segments one week after their initial run on Hulu Plus; the episodes will also be available here on VIZAnime.com.

In the latest NARUTO SHIPPUDEN adventure, Naruto begins his training to control the power of a Tailed Beast with Killer Bee as his new master. In order to do so, one must fight with the Tailed Beast’s head on and absorb its chakra, converting it into one’s own power. Using the key entrusted to him by Jiraiya, Naruto unlocks the seal to release Nine Tails, and the battle between the two begins.