manga Viz Media has been a top-tier publisher when it comes to .As the medium has become more popular lately in North America and several other countries, sales have skyrocketed as a result. In a series of manga listings for 2024 from Viz, it appears the publishers are looking to raise the price of their manga volumes for the first time in over fifteen years. While not yet officially confirmed by Viz, the writing seems to be on the wall.
Viz Media – Manga to Increase in Price in North America
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Manga sales in North America have been abundant in recent years, but the recent coronavirus pandemic initiated a trend where anime and manga sales were boosted in part thanks to readers looking to pass the time. Surprisingly, after the easing of lockdowns, manga sales did not fall from the heights reached during the “COVID-19 era,” as more readers are discovering the drivers and agitators of the medium. For some time, Viz Media typically sold a manga volume for around $9.99, but with the new listings, it remains to be seen how fans will react to the price increase when it comes to some of their favorite manga series.
How much will Viz Manga prices increase?
Viz Media's manga prices in 2024 have apparently increased from $9.99 to $11.99 sites Amazon . Even with this increase, it seems that Viz is still ahead of some competitors, since publishers like Kodansha, Yen Press , and Seven Seas Entertainment typically charge between $12.99 and $14.99 per manga volume.
For some time now, Viz Media has been the primary source for acquiring titles that fall under the shonen umbrella. Titles include names like Dragon Ball Super, One Piece, Bleach, Naruto, Chainsaw Man , and many more manga to count. Thanks to the growing popularity of manga worldwide, it seems Viz isn't slowing down when it comes to publishing manga.
Finally, what do you think about the price increase of manga in North America?
Source: CB
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