To support the launch, the publisher has also kicked off a special 7-day digital promotion that offers select Volume 1 titles for only $2.99 – 40% off the regular price! This is for a limited time only and runs until midnight PST May 9th.
Manga titles for
the iPhone and iPod Touch are available via the VIZ MANGA APP, which is free
through the iTunes Store. Volumes are generally available for purchase and
download in
the U.S. and Canada for only $4.99
(U.S. / CAN) each. Twenty-eight series and almost 200 volumes are available
now, including popular series such as BLEACH, BLUE EXORCIST, DEATH NOTE, NARUTO
and ONE PIECE and dozens more from VIZ Media’s Shonen Jump, Shojo Beat, Shonen
Sunday, and VIZ Signature imprints. Readers should check the app regularly, as
new additions (including HOUSE OF FIVE LEAVES and not simple released today) and free Chapter 1 previews of
forthcoming manga series are also featured.
“The VIZ MANGA
APP is a unique proprietary platform that will become one of the leading digital
applications to read manga on the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch,” says Alvin Lu, SVP and General
Manager of VIZ Media. “The technology allows readers to download, store and
enjoy their favorite manga with easy access to a substantial and ongoing downloadable
library. Now you can take hundreds of manga in your pocket anytime, anywhere on
a mobile device with the VIZ MANGA APP! ”
The VIZ MANGA APP also includes a new software upgrade for the iPad (Version 4.0), which delivers better functionality including bookmarks, improved storage, navigation, and the ability to browse-by-series in the "My Manga" library. Manga purchases can now be shared seamlessly between iPhone, iPod Touch and the iPad and bookmarked for easy updates. Push notifications will also automatically notify users when new volumes of favorite bookmarked titles are added.