VIZ Media Sets Panel Schedule at San Diego Comic Con 2022
When: Saturday, July 23, 2022 – SDCC Panel at 10:30am – 11:30am PST.
WHO: VIZ Media, the #1 destination for manga in America and home to some of the most prestigious anime brands driving the industry, will host a panel at this year’s Comic Con, to celebrate the beloved NARUTO franchise; the epic adventures of the world’s greatest ninja!
Naruto is the definitive force behind Japanese pop culture in America, its influence and style. With masterful art and epic storytelling, the young ninja who seeks recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, today inspires millions of people across generations on a daily basis.
Setting sales records at over 250 million manga copies sold globally, Naruto’s cultural impact is vast; from musicians like Cardi B and Lil Uzi Vert referencing the ninja in their lyrics, to NFL players mimicking Naruto’s actions after making a touchdown, and to the viral sensation and meme that is the Naruto Run – the storming of Nevada’s Area 51, all make Naruto an icon of our time.
Fun Facts:
• Now in its 20th year of the serialization
• 4th best-selling manga of all time
• Ranked #1 in Hulu’s Anime category
• 6th all-time most popular program on Hulu
• Over 3 million home video units sold
WHAT: Come and celebrate NARUTO with fantastic voice actors Amanda C. Miller (Boruto) and Tom Gibis (Shikamaru). Joining us on stage is basketball star, Jordan Brand athlete and hardcore NARUTO fan Zion Williamson! Find out how NARUTO has inspired him and his latest Jordan Brand collaboration. In addition, all attendees will get a limited edition NARUTO anniversary poster!
Learn how VIZ Media teamed up with lifestyle brand Jordan and NBA superstar Zion Williamson on a unique creative collaboration, and more! Also, please feel free to stop by our booth #2813, where fans can check out exclusives for Naruto (Jordan Brand x NARUTO x Zion Williamson Exclusive Hoodie – “see booth schedule for more details,” 20th anniversary Skate Deck, & JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Pin), Bleach (20th Anniversary Vol. 1, and Bleach Gift With Purchase Tote Bag), among other merch.