VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, proudly announces the release of FRANKENSTEIN: JUNJI ITO STORY COLLECTION on October 16th. On the same day they will also be delivering the grotesque horror/action story about a reluctant monster with the release of the TOKYO GHOUL COMPLETE BOX SET. Details below.
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The latest release from the famed horror manga creator will receive a hardcover print release under the VIZ Signature imprint and will carry an MSRP of $22.99 U.S. / $32.00 CAN. Digital editions of FRANKENSTEIN will also be available for $15.99 via viz.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and Google Play stores.
Junji Ito meets Mary Shelley! The master of horror manga bends all his skill into bringing the anguished and solitary monster—and the fouler beast who created him—to life with the brilliantly detailed chiaroscuro he is known for. Also included are six tales of Oshikiri—a high school student who lives in a decaying mansion connected to a haunted parallel world. Uncanny doppelgangers, unfortunately murdered friends, and a whole lot more are in store for him. Bonus: The Ito family dog! Thrill to the adventures of Non-non Ito, an adorable Maltese!
“Junji Ito’s bold graphics blend with prose from Shelley’s original novel to present the Frankenstein story in a way that has never been done before,” says Masumi Washington, Sr. Director, Publishing Production. “Junji Ito also displays his humorous and whimsical side with the inclusion of a variety of bonus stories. We look forward to fans discovering the latest from the master of horror, just in time for the 200th anniversary of the publication of Frankenstein!”
Manga creator Junji Ito made his professional manga debut in 1987 and has since gone on to be recognized as one of the greatest contemporary artists working in the horror genre. His titles include TOMIE and UZUMAKI, which have been adapted into live-action films; GYO, which was adapted into an animated film; and his short story collections FRAGMENTS OF HORROR and SHIVER, all of which are available from VIZ Media. Ito’s influences include classic horror manga artists Kazuo Umezu and Hideshi Hino, as well as authors Yasutaka Tsutsui and H.P. Lovecraft.
The definitive collection of Sui Ishida’s bestselling manga, which has since spawned spin-off novels and the sequel series TOKYO GHOUL: RE, features all 14 volumes of the original series and includes an exclusive double-sided poster. The TOKYO GHOUL COMPLETE BOX SET is rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens and will carry an MSRP of $149.99 U.S. / $199.99 CAN.
Ken Kaneki is an ordinary college student until a violent encounter turns him into the first half-human, half-Ghoul hybrid. Trapped between two worlds, he must survive Ghoul turf wars, learn more about Ghoul society and master his new powers.
“Since the 2015 U.S. release of volume 1, Kaneki’s journey has haunted and resonated with the TOKYO GHOUL readers,” says Joel Enos, Senior Editor. “The TOKYO GHOUL COMPLETE BOX SET vividly showcases Sui Ishida’s artwork on the box itself and is a nice way to get the full original series in one package—whether you’re starting the series as a new reader or a looking for a collector’s item for a series you already love.”
Sui Ishida was born in Fukuoka, Japan. He is the author of TOKYO GHOUL and several TOKYO GHOUL one-shots, including one that won him second place in the Weekly Young Jump 113th Grand Prix award in 2010. TOKYO GHOULbegan serialization in Weekly Young Jump in 2011 and was adapted into an anime series in 2014.
VIZ Media is the official North American publisher of the English edition of TOKYO GHOUL as well as the series sequel, TOKYO GHOUL: RE and also publishes an artbook, TOKYO GHOUL ILLUSTRATIONS: ZAKKI, and a variety of original novels inspired by the smash hit manga series.