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With the Spring Season on the horizon, Viz Media has announced a list of major releases for the month of March 2024. This includes new manga series along with the return of beloved stories and DVD releases of your favorite shows. 

All works can be purchased through Viz Media or authorized vendors. Here is a breakdown of all the major releases from Viz Media during March 2024. 

Series Debut

Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc., Vol. 1 – Kana Sakuragi is an excellent candidate for any job. So when a monster crashes her latest interview, havoc ensues. She finds herself helping the magical girl who comes to the rescue. Impressed with her skills, she becomes the newest magical girl at Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. 

Series Conclusion 

Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible, Vol. 12 – Shiraishi and Kubo are starting to notice each other’s feelings, just in time for a class trip to Kyoto. The pair has promised to spend their free time together, just the two of them. Can Shiraishi muster the courage to confess by the end of the trip? 

Yakuza Lover, Vol. 12 – Yuri has abandoned her family to be with Oya, the man she loves. Just as it seems they have managed to achieve their “happily ever after”, Oya’s mother thwarts their plans. Deeming Yuri an unsuitable partner, she demands that Oya enter into an arranged marriage instead. Can Oya and Yuri overcome the objections of the syndicate’s absolute authority?

Anime Tie-Ins

Black Clover, Vol. 34 – As the Clover Kingdom reacts to the news of Asta’s apparent death, the young magicless knight awakens in the mysterious Land of the Sun.

My Hero Academia, Vol. 37 – The terrifying fusion of Tomura and All For One now seems unstoppable. When Midoriya finally arrives and sees what’s happened, all bets are off as he is ready to face his deadly rival.

Call of the Night, Vol. 15 – Haruka turns out to be a menace when he attacks one of Ko’s classmates and asks Nazuna on a date. Meanwhile, Mahiru and Kiku prepare for the ultimate test of their love.

Helck, Vol. 8 – Once they agree that the human race is worth saving, Helck and Vermilio meet up with the Empire’s army to figure out their next steps. 

One Piece, Vol. 105 – With Kaido defeated and Wano saved, it’s time for Luffy and his Straw Hat crew to depart for their next adventure. 

One Piece: Ace’s Story—The Manga, Vol. 1 – The origin story of Fire Fist Ace, the legendary older brother of Luffy.

Insomniacs After School, Vol. 5 – Following the disappointment of the canceled meteor shower viewing party, Nakami and Isaki switch their focus to the photography contest and head out on an astronomy club trip.

Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt, Vol. 21 – Levan Fu’s Nanyang Alliance have gained control of the Solar Ray and are moving it into position. By clouding the minds of the Federation’s Konpei Island fleet personnel, they have misdirected them in order to attack the Zeon colonies. The Beehive II is now the only Federation unit able to intercept them.

Seraph of the End, Vol. 29 – Given the choice of two extremes, Yu picks a third option of forging his own path. He takes Mika and leaves Shinoa Squad, vowing to resurrect everybody. First they have to delve into their pasts and learn what’s really going on.

Spy x Family, Vol. 11 – Threatened by Yor’s relationship with Melinda Desmond, Anya gets serious about her own scheme. Things become complicated when her class become the target of terroists looking to free their political allies. 

Fist of the North Star, Vol. 12 – Rin and Bat have reunited with Kenshiro along with a bounty hunter named Ein. The group must now battle Falco the Golden Wolf and the warlord Jako, who serve the mysterious Tentei.

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 6–Stone Ocean, Vol. 3 – Jolyne, Ermes, and F.F. manage to defeat Mary Lynn Manson and recover Jotaro’s Stand disc. The Speedwagon Foundation devises a plan to get the disc out of the prison with the help of Weather Forecast. 

New Releases

Blade of the Moon Princess, Vol. 3 – Stranded on the Tainted World, Kaguya sets out to strike an alliance with the Matsunouchi clan. However, Kiruhito Matsunouchi finds her first, and an unexpected confrontation between the two will lay bare the secrets of Kaguya’s heritage.

Blue Box, Vol. 9 – The joint training camp has begun, and Taiki must endure even tougher practices than usual. All he can think about are Chinatsu and Hina. During the final night, Taiki finds himself alone with Hina once again and realizes he needs to be more honest with himself and with her.

Ima Koi: Now I’m in Love, Vol. 9 – The group depart on a school trip to Nagasaki. Satomi and Yagyu start thinking about their lives after high school, as do Miria and Noda. What does the future hold for these two couples?

Like a Butterfly, Vol. 5 – After struggling to find the words for so long, Suiren and Kawasumi have finally admitted the truth. With their feelings finally out in the open, they should both be happy. Unfortunately, neither one of them knows what to do next.

The King’s Beast, Vol. 12 – Rangetsu loves Prince Tenyou, but she knows an Ajin beast-servant and an Imperial Prince can never be together. The best thing she can do for both of them is return to her hometown. Months later, Rangetsu has a sudden surge of hope when Taihaku arrives to drag her out of retirement to help Prince Tenyou. 

Wolf Girl and Black Prince, Vol. 6 – Summer break is finally here and Erika is in full romance mode. While planning to spend time with Kyoya, only to have his big sister appears. 

Disney Twisted-Wonderland, Vol. 3 – Trying to get Ace out of trouble, Yu attends one of Heartslabyul Dorm’s traditional unbirthday parties. Instead of solving Ace’s problems or having a bit of fun, they wind up incurring the wrath of the housewarden, Riddle.

Mao, Vol. 16 – Mao desperately tries to connect with his newly resurrected best friend, but the Goko clan has other plans.

#DRCL midnight children, Vol. 2 – The lines between reality and fiction blur as Count Dracula’s influence grows within the halls of Whitby School. The arrival of the eccentric Professor Abraham Van Helsing offers Mina and the others a chance to learn about the foul condition that afflicts their beloved companion.

Alice in Borderland, Vol. 9 – After stumbling on a bunker, Arisu is even more determined to uncover the truth behind Borderland. But that means he and Usagi will have to abandon their plans to sit out the games. Instead they seek out the last person who might have the answers—the Queen of Hearts.

Dark Gathering, Vol. 6 – Keitaro is still feeling the effects from his close encounter with the Hellbound Sergeant. Eiko is still shaken by her brush with death. Thus, the team takes a much-needed break from spirit hunting.

Love’s in Sight!, Vol. 6 – After running into an old flame, Morio’s pressed to reveal his past to Yukiko. Even the Morio has a few secrets he can’t share and when Yukiko’s curiosity gets the better of her, an upset Morio walks out on the conversation. 

Stitches – A collection of stories by Junji Ito. A tumor shaped like a man’s face slowly moves across a woman’s body. The sea shoots glowing balls into the sky, much to the distress of beachgoers. A girl dressed up for a holiday has no eyes, no nose, nothing—her face is a total blank.

DVD Sets

BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – Part 1 Standard Edition and Limited Edition – When a new enemy appears in Karakura, Ichigo Kurosaki jumps back into action. This is just the beginning of a much larger conflict that will pit the Soul Society against the Wandenreich. This 2-Disc set features the first 13 episodes in English and Japanese. Also included are promotional videos and the Thousand-Year Blood War Panel from Anime Expo 2023. The Limited Edition will include all that was listed along with a 72-page behind-the-scenes booklet.

Boruto Naruto Next Generations – Kawaki Goes Undercover – Kawaki goes to the Ninja Academy on a mission to protect a princess. He enrolls at the Academy along with Himawari. Although Kawaki struggles with academy life, he manages to befriend his watch, Princess Kae. This 3-Disc set features all 18 episodes in English and Japanese.  

More to Come

VIZ Media is the largest publisher and distributor of manga in North America. They are also the biggest distributor of anime on home media. Besides their business, they are also active in the fandom community with their support for anime conventions.

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