PRESS RELEASE
VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, expands its POKÉMON catalog with the home media release of POKÉMON THE SERIES: XYZ Set 1 on August 29th.
The latest set will debut exclusively on DVD and will feature 24 episodes on 3 discs. The POKÉMON THE SERIES: XYZ Set 1 collection is rated ‘TV-Y7,’ for viewers ages 7 and older, and will carry an MSRP of $24.98 U.S. / 29.99 CAN.
Ash and Pikachu’s adventure in the Kalos region is reaching its climax in POKÉMON THE SERIES: XYZ! With one Gym badge left before he can enter the Kalos League, Ash is pursuing his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master with determination. Meanwhile, Serena steps closer to achieving her dream of being crowned Kalos Queen. And Bonnie has a new friend to look after, but it’s soon clear that sinister forces are in motion that could drive them apart.
POKÉMON is one of the most successful international entertainment franchises of all time. More than 290 million POKÉMON video games and over 23.6 billion Pokémon Trading Cards have been sold in more than 74 countries in addition to substantial publishing and merchandise sales. VIZ Media is the official North American distributor for a wide variety of POKÉMON home media releases including animated series and films and also publishes a variety of POKÉMON manga graphic novel series including POKÉMON ADVENTURES, POKÉMON ADVENTURES: FireRed & LeafGreen, POKÉMON ADVENTURES: EMERALD, POKÉMON ADVENTURES: DIAMOND & PEARL/PLATINUM, POKÉMON ADVENTURES: HeartGold & SoulSilver, POKÉMON ADVENTURES: BLACK & WHITE, POKÉMON X•Y, and POKÉMON OMEGA RUBY & ALPHA SAPPHIRE.
For additional information on POKÉMON titles as well as other anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit VIZ.com.
About VIZ Media, LLC
Established in 1986, VIZ Media is the premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing. Along with its popular digital magazine WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP and blockbuster properties like NARUTO, DRAGON BALL, SAILOR MOON, and POKÉMON, VIZ Media offers an extensive library of titles and original content in a wide variety of book and video formats, as well as through official licensed merchandise. Owned by three of Japan’s largest publishing and entertainment companies, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is dedicated to bringing the best titles for English-speaking audiences worldwide.
Learn more about VIZ Media and its properties at VIZ.com.
