New York Comic Con 2025 was bursting with anime energy, and VIZ Media was right at the heart of it—rolling out a weekend packed with world premieres, celebrity appearances, and jaw-dropping announcements that had fans buzzing long after the show floor closed.
VIZ kicked off the weekend with the world premiere of the Rooster Fighter English dub, giving fans their first taste of the outrageous, action-packed series about Keiji, a fearless rooster taking on demons in a quest for revenge.
The premiere included a first look at the official English trailer, a reveal of the dub cast, and even the announcement of the new opening theme, “What’s a Hero?” by DARUMA Rollin’.
Cast highlights:
- Patrick Seitz (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, One Piece) as Keiji
- Luci Christian (My Hero Academia) as Elizabeth
- Kimoy Lee (Witch Watch) as Piyoko
- Robbie Daymond (Jujutsu Kaisen) as Keisuke
- Roger Rose (Fire Emblem Fates) as Morio
Fans were thrilled by the over-the-top humor, fiery battles, and emotional beats that have already made Rooster Fighter a cult favorite.
Sunday’s VIZ Media Industry Panel delivered surprise after surprise, with announcements spanning beloved classics, new debuts, and long-awaited English editions.
NANA x Vivienne Westwood 25th Anniversary Edition—Fashion meets punk rock nostalgia in a limited omnibus of NANA Volumes 1 & 2, featuring brand-new cover art by Ai Yazawa and exclusive Vivienne Westwood-inspired designs. Releases begin October 21 across Books-A-Million, Vivienne Westwood boutiques, and Waterstones.
Black Torch English Dub Cast Reveal—The long-anticipated anime adaptation is officially on the way, starring:
- AJ Beckles (DAN DA DAN) as Jiro Azuma
- Keith Silverstein (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure) as Rago
- Erin Yvette (Genshin Impact) as Ichika
- Kyle McCarley (Mob Psycho 100) as Reiji
Shonen Jump Shop Pop-Up—For the first time ever, the official Shonen Jump Shop is coming to the American Dream Mall (Nov 21, 2025–Jan 20, 2026), bringing exclusive Japan-imported merch, collectibles, and photo ops.
Naruto Shippuden: The Complete Series—All 500 episodes of Naruto Shippuden will be available digitally in a limited-time bundle for just $99.99, starting November 7.
Kingdom (English Edition)—The legendary historical epic with over 110 million copies sold worldwide is finally coming to English print on November 11.
Kamudo—The creators of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Akira Himekawa, unveiled their latest manga, a mythic adventure starring Kamuna, a half-human, half-dragon hero destined to challenge the balance of his world.
Capping off the weekend in spectacular style, fans got an early look at One-Punch Man Season 3, Episode 1, in an exclusive premiere screening. The crowd erupted as Saitama made his long-awaited return—delivering devastating punches and signature deadpan humor.
The new season will stream on Hulu (U.S.), Disney+ (Canada), and Netflix (Latin America, Australia, New Zealand), with Crunchyroll handling distribution in other territories.
From surprise dubs to fashion collabs and long-awaited returns, VIZ Media once again proved why it’s a powerhouse in anime and manga. NYCC 2025 was VIZ’s show — and fans can’t wait for what’s next.
Source: VIZ
