From Page to Present: Unwrap VIZ Media’s November and December Manga Releases

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Get ready to jingle all the way through December with VIZ Media’s manga extravaganza! Unwrapping joy, they bring you the long-awaited Neighborhood Story by Ai Yazawa (of Nana fame), destined to grace your shelves. But wait, there’s more festive excitement – a fresh Spy x Family novel and a thrilling addition to the Demon Slayer universe are joining the party! ‘Tis the season for manga magic, and VIZ Media’s December slate is the ultimate gift for every manga enthusiast. Stay tuned for a merry manga ride into the New Year!

Sakura, Saku Vol. 1 – Releasing November 14, 2023

Story and Art by Io Sakisaka

Saku Fujigaya would like to thank the boy who helped her, but all she has is a note signed “Ryosuke Sakura.” She discovers that a boy at her high school, Haruki Sakura, has an older brother named Ryosuke. She asks Haruki to deliver her thank-you letter to Ryosuke, but why does he refuse?

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Takopi’s Original Sin – Releasing November 21, 2023

Story and Art by Taizan5

Cute little alien Takopi lands on Earth. What is his mission? To be taken to our leader? No. To spread happiness throughout the universe!

The first person Takopi meets is depressed fourth grader Shizuka. (Or is it…?) Takopi is determined to do whatever it takes to make Shizuka smile again. But his misguided attempts to help her by using his advanced technology to turn back time only result in mayhem and death.

What is the truth Takopi can’t remember? And what must the pink alien octopus with a heart of gold sacrifice to truly help Shizuka and her friends…?

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JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 6–Stone Ocean, Vol. 1 – Releasing November 28, 2023

Story and Art by Hirohiko Araki

Stone Ocean is here! The highly acclaimed sixth arc of Hirohiko Araki’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure shifts the action from Italy to America, as Jolyne Cujoh—daughter of Jotaro Kujo—is sentenced to 15 years in prison for a murder she didn’t commit! In a bizarre turn of events, the prison is filled with Stand users. Some become her allies, but many are sent to kill Jolyne and her friends in a scheme to resurrect the scourge of the Joestar family—DIO! It’s a battle for survival in a prison where death lurks around every corner while Jolyne fights to save her father’s life in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 6—Stone Ocean!

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Tekkonkinkreet: Black & White 30th Anniversary Edition – November 28, 2023

Story and Art by Taiyo Matsumoto

In the somewhere-sprawl of Treasure Town, two young boys, Black and White, rule the streets. Like avatars of the city itself, they are its will and its voice, full of love and compassion, as well as danger and violence. As they leap from rooftop to rooftop, from lamppost to lamppost, nothing escapes their notice. But the city is changing beneath their feet as a yakuza-backed corporate development moves in. When the gangsters make a play to remove Black and White, the boys push back. The police have an interest in Black and White as well, trying to make sure things don’t get out of hand—but things will. A battle begins between corruption and innocence, a struggle for the soul of the city itself, that will change Black and White and the city around them forever.

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Neighborhood Story, Vol. 1 – Release December 5, 2023

Story and Art by Ai Yazawa

Peppy and creative teenager Mikako wants nothing more than to make it as a fashion designer. But when she enters art school alongside her lifelong friend Tsutomu, she finds herself distracted by his sudden popularity and subsequent love life. Despite her feelings, Mikako forms a club with Tsutomu and her friends to sell their creations at a local flea market. While the group is out scouting the flea market, however, discord arises between members in the group and what begins as an exciting day quickly turns sour.

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu Academy, Vol. 1 – Releasing December 12, 2023

Original Concept by Koyoharu Gotouge, Story and Art by Natsuki Hokami

Zenitsu is late for class, and the only thing between him and Giyu’s bamboo sword is one good excuse. Next, when Inosuke, Murata, and Zenitsu fail sword is one good excuse. Next, when Inosuke, Murata, and Zenitsu fail their midterm, they must endure the harshest math lesson of their lives. their midterm, they must endure the harshest math lesson of their lives. Then there’s Uzui’s explosive art class, Nezuko’s first cavity, and Rengoku’s forbidden pizza!

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Spy x Family: Family Portrait – Release December 26, 2023

Original Concept by Tatsuya Endo, Written by Aya Yajima

In this book of Spy x Family original prose stories, Anya attempts to make friends with her target Damian during an Eden Academy camping trip, Yuri spends his day off babysitting his niece, and Franky seeks Loid’s help in winning the heart of a blind opera singer. Then, when the family sits for a portrait painting, Yor is terrified that her secret identity will be blown. And in the final story, the family is scrutinized by a pair of unseen observers… There’s never been a family quite like this one!

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