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VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, will delight anime fans with several exciting new DVD releases scheduled for the summer. These are scheduled to include the North American debut of Vampire Knight, as well as the latest episodic releases of the popular Bleach and Naruto: Shippuden series and a new Pokémon collection.

Vampire Knight Volume 1
Rated “T+” for Older Teens
MSRP: $19.97 US / $28.99 CAN
Available Now
At the prestigious Cross Academy, there are two sessions of classes, the Day Class and the Night Class. As the school’s Disciplinary Committee, Yuki Cross and Zero Kiryu keep watch over the Day Class students, who are all infatuated with the beautiful and elite Night Class students. As Guardians, Yuki and Zero must also protect the secret of the Night Class — they are all vampires!

For more information on the Vampire Knight manga and to read free previews online please visit shojobeat.com.

Pokémon Elements: Collection, Part 1
Rated “A” for All Ages
MSRP: $29.92 U.S. / $42.99 CAN
Available August 31st
Following the Pokémon All Star series, the Pokémon Elements: Collection bundles Volumes 1-5 of the most important episodes commemorating the different types of Pokémon. Included are: Volume 1: Grass, Volume 2: Fire, Volume 3: Water, Volume 4: Electric and Volume 5: Ice.

New Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden Releases Include:

Naruto: Shippuden Box Set 3, Standard Edition
Rated “T+” for Older Teens
MSRP: $49.95 U.S. / $71.99 CAN
Available August 3rd
After fierce battles with the Akatsuki, Sakura, Granny Chiyo, Kakashi and Naruto have finally retrieved Gaara from Deidara’s clutches. But is it too late? Back in the Leaf Village, Kakashi’s on bed rest for overusing his Mangekyo Sharingan, and Naruto prepares to recruit some of his friends for Team Kakashi. But the village elders have beat him to it, and their choice of the unfeeling Sai has Naruto spitting mad!

Naruto: Shippuden Box Set 3, Special Edition
Rated “T+” for Older Teens
MSRP: $69.97 U.S. / $99.99 CAN
Available August 3rd
Features same DVDs as the Standard Edition but includes a special limited edition Sasori figurine.

Naruto: Shippuden Volume 11
Rated “T+” for Older Teens
MSRP: $24.92 US / $35.99 CAN
Available Now
Naruto is horrified to learn that he’s responsible for the destruction caused by his rampage under the influence of the Nine-Tailed Fox, which includes Sakura’s injuries. Though the battle takes a severe toll on his body, the team continues on to Orochimaru’s lair to find Sasuke. But the mysterious Sai has disappeared along with Orochimaru, and the implications could spell disaster for the Leaf Village.

Naruto: Shippuden Volume 12
Rated “T+” for Older Teens
MSRP: $24.92 US / $35.99 CAN
Available August 10th
The search for Sasuke is nearing its end as Team Kakashi infiltrates Orochimaru’s hideout. When Sai witnesses Naruto’s strong sense of loyalty for Sasuke, he’s reminded of the feelings he once had for his own brother. The moment finally comes when Naruto and Sakura face Sasuke once more, but everything may be spoiled when Sai’s true mission is revealed! Features episodes 49-53.

Naruto Uncut Box Set Season 3, Volume 2
Rated “T+” for Older Teens
MSRP: $49.95 U.S. / $71.99 CAN
Available August 31st
Naruto has an irrepressible spirit, and even though his friend and teammate Sasuke has gone over to the evil Orochimaru, he’s determined to carry out his shinobi duties. His missions include searching for Orochimaru’s hideout, tracking an escaped prisoner, and saving a gold-mining town from a group of thugs. Then his leadership skills are put to the test when he takes Konohamaru and his pals on a training exercise to Mt. Takurami, where he gets them lost! Does Naruto have the chops to find his way out of a raging storm with a pack of eager young ninja in tow? Features episodes 136-163.

For more information on Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden, please visit NARUTO.com.

New Bleach Releases Include:

Bleach Volume 30
Rated “T” for Teens
MSRP: $24.92 US / $35.99 CAN
Available Now
Substitute Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki is determined to learn how to control his inner Hollow and visits Shinji Hirako at the Visoreds’ hideout to find a way. But as much as Ichigo wishes to suppress his inner Hollow, Shinji wants to force him to release it. Ichigo must enter his inner world, where he’s greeted by a more powerful version of himself wielding a white Zangetsu, which may be his most formidable opponent yet!

Bleach Volume 31
Rated “T” for Teens
MSRP: $24.92 U.S. / $35.99 CAN
Available August 24th
Ichigo and his friends undergo exhaustive training, and Captain Hitsugaya’s advance troops prepare for the showdown with Sosuke Aizen. But Lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto is more interested in exploring life in the World of the Living, embarking on the shopping spree of a lifetime. Her fun is interrupted by the appearance of a formidable new enemy, Mock Arrancars that are wreaking havoc in Karakura Town. Features episodes 127-131.

For more information on Bleach, please visit BLEACH.viz.com.

For more information on other animated titles from VIZ Media please visit VIZAnime.com.

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