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SASAKI_Hisashi @sasaki-hisashi.bsky.social · 21h

The Death God is now available on Book Walker! Enjoy!!
global.bookwalker.jp/de52eb212d-7...

SASAKI_Hisashi @sasaki-hisashi.bsky.social · 21d

Our latest one-shot The Death God by @scottycomics.bsky.social is now available for free now!
Step into this enchanting, yet almost unbearably realistic world!

www.viz.com/vizmanga/the...

VIZ: Read The Death God - Explore VIZ Manga's Massive Library

EDITOR’S NOTE: When reading Crystal’s manga stories, I find myself experiencing a mysterious sensation—as if an emotional button I wasn’t aware of was pressed. Her stories present complex moral situat...

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SASAKI_Hisashi @sasaki-hisashi.bsky.social · Sep 5

Sky Full of Stars is now available on Book Walker as well! Enjoy!
global.bookwalker.jp/de9bfb0812-5...

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SASAKI_Hisashi @sasaki-hisashi.bsky.social · Aug 20

And here is the link to Drifting Into Summer.
Enjoy!
www.viz.com/vizmanga/cha...

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SASAKI_Hisashi @sasaki-hisashi.bsky.social · Aug 20

I’m thrilled to announce that our latest one-shot, Sky Full of Stars, is now available for free! Meeting again Anna and Madeline, along with even more captivating characters! Also, don’t miss re-reading Drifting Into Summer, as they belong to the same universe!
www.viz.com/vizmanga/cha...

VIZ | Read Sky Full Of Stars: Drifting into Summer Story Manga - Explore VIZ Manga's Massive Library

From romance to horror, there's something for every fan | Sky Full Of Stars: Drifting into Summer Story - EDITOR’S NOTE: Although able to be read on its own, this one-shot takes place in the same univ...

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SASAKI_Hisashi @sasaki-hisashi.bsky.social · Aug 11

Our July release of one-shots Mogallana and Sunset Card Battler are both available on Book Walker now! Please check them out! global.bookwalker.jp/series/516065/

BOOK☆WALKER Global:VIZ Originals One-Shots (Manga) | Sort by Release Date | BOOK☆WALKER - Digital Manga & Light Novels

Read the official VIZ Originals One-Shots (Manga) (Manga) in English online or offline! Free trial (preview) available on BOOK☆WALKER - eBook store & app for Manga/Light Novel fans. (Sort by Release D...

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SASAKI_Hisashi @sasaki-hisashi.bsky.social · Jul 23

Our latest one-shot Sunset Card Battler is now free to enjoy! Have you heard of “tokusatsu”? It’s like a manga cousin. You’ll find some cool similarities between the two in this one-shot! www.viz.com/vizmanga/cha...

VIZ | Read Sunset Card Battler Manga - Explore VIZ Manga’s Massive Library

From romance to horror, there's something for every fan | Sunset Card Battler - EDITOR’S NOTE: As beloved as manga, “Tokusatsu” is an immensely popular genre that has fans all over the world. Josh, as...

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SASAKI_Hisashi @sasaki-hisashi.bsky.social · Jul 2

Our latest one-shot, Mogallana by Valentin Server, is now available for free! Immerse yourself in Valentin’s captivating art and intriguing characters as you embark on this serene and vivid journey.
www.viz.com/vizmanga/cha...

VIZ | Read Mogallana Manga - Explore VIZ Manga's Massive Library

From romance to horror, there's something for every fan | Mogallana - EDITOR’S NOTE: Being good at drawing doesn’t automatically make you a great mangaka—your characters need to feel alive too. Valent...

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SASAKI_Hisashi @sasaki-hisashi.bsky.social · Jun 9

We are coming back to Anime Expo 2025 for the portfolio reviews! If you are attending AX, consider to sign up as well!
www.viz.com/blog/posts/p...

VIZ Blog / Portfolio Reviews @ Anime Expo 2025

VIZ Originals is returning to Anime Expo for portfolio reviews!

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SASAKI_Hisashi @sasaki-hisashi.bsky.social · Jun 4

I am excited to announce Bogi’s new one-shot Whale Plague! And you really should read their previousl one-shot Ladders & Stone Limbs again, which is also free to read, to immerse yourself in their unique world view! Enjoy! t.co/xSKNB7yIGk

https://buff.ly/UIzJGOm

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SASAKI_Hisashi @sasaki-hisashi.bsky.social · Apr 30

I’m delighted to announce that our latest one-shot, Deep Sea Destiny, is now available for free and open to read! And don’t miss out on Jonathan’s previous two one-shots. You’ll find something truly special in them!
www.viz.com/vizmanga/cha...

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SASAKI_Hisashi @sasaki-hisashi.bsky.social · Apr 25

We’re thrilled to announce another Virtual Portfolio Review! Several mangakas I reviewed in our previous sessions are deligently working on their new one-shots.For more details, please visit the link below. We eagerly anticipate your submissions!
www.viz.com/blog/posts/w...

VIZ Blog / We’re Ready to Review Your Work Online This May!

Sign up for a VIZ Originals One-Shots portfolio review.

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SASAKI_Hisashi @sasaki-hisashi.bsky.social · Apr 16

Our newest one-shot, CALYPSO, is now live and available to read for free! Discover the mysterious and captivating little girl named Calypso in this intriguing tale!
www.viz.com/vizmanga/cha...

VIZ | Read Calypso Manga - Explore VIZ Manga's Massive Library

From romance to horror, there's something for every fan | Calypso - EDITOR’S NOTE: Having first met Kura Santo during an online portfolio review, I warned them that their biggest challenge would be cr...

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SASAKI_Hisashi @sasaki-hisashi.bsky.social · Apr 9

Our newest one-shot 21st Century Witch by A.E.B is now available on Book Walker along with previously pulbished one-shots! Check them out!
global.bookwalker.jp/series/516065/

BOOK☆WALKER Global:VIZ Originals One-Shots (Manga) | Sort by Release Date | BOOK☆WALKER - Digital Manga & Light Novels

Read the official VIZ Originals One-Shots (Manga) (Manga) in English online or offline! Free trial (preview) available on BOOK☆WALKER - eBook store & app for Manga/Light Novel fans. (Sort by Release D...

global.bookwalker.jp

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SASAKI_Hisashi @sasaki-hisashi.bsky.social · Mar 20

DeadAss and other Viz Originals One-Shots are available at Book Walker as well! global.bookwalker.jp/series/516065/

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SASAKI_Hisashi @sasaki-hisashi.bsky.social · Mar 12

The new one-shot, “21st Century Witch,” by one of our rising stars, A.E.B, is now available for free to read! Discover how modern-day witches navigate their lives, and love…. Find out more here! www.viz.com/vizmanga/21s...

VIZ: Read 21st Century Witch - Explore VIZ Manga's Massive Library

EDITOR’S NOTE: When reviewing the submissions of aspiring mangaka, the biggest thing I look out for is not a perfect, finished piece, but one that holds the shining promise of something *more*. In ano...

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SASAKI_Hisashi @sasaki-hisashi.bsky.social · Mar 7

I am thrilled to announce that ALL THE ONE-SHOTS we have published so far, and will continue to publish in the future are now available on Book Walker, starting today! I am delighted that audience from all over the world can now enjoy them!

global.bookwalker.jp/free/?np=1

BOOK☆WALKER Global:Free eBook (Manga/Light Novels) | Sort by Newly Added | BOOK☆WALKER - Digital Manga & Light Novels

Read free official eBooks (Manga & Light Novels) in English online/offline on BOOK☆WALKER - an official eBook store and app for Manga & Light Novel fans. (Sort by Newly Added).

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hakei @ comic artist @hakeism.bsky.social · Feb 19

guess who drew a story about hemorrhoids and got it officially published? 😎👌

DeadAss is free to read on Viz Manga: buff.ly/3EH8j0C

(US, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ, and Ireland can access the app/page without any issues. Other countries will need a VPN due to region-locking :'))

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SASAKI_Hisashi @sasaki-hisashi.bsky.social · Feb 19

The new one-shot DeadAss by hakei is now live and free to read! One of our editors said “This is one of most “VIZ” one-shots” and I totally agree. Why? Please find out yourself!

www.viz.com/vizmanga/cha...

VIZ | Read DeadAss Manga - Explore VIZ Manga's Massive Library

From romance to horror, there's something for every fan | DeadAss - EDITOR’S NOTE: When I first came across hakei’s work, I was struck by their beautiful art. As I explored further, I soon found that ...

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SASAKI_Hisashi @sasaki-hisashi.bsky.social · Feb 16

Going to Tokyo!

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SASAKI_Hisashi @sasaki-hisashi.bsky.social · Feb 7

Long and exciting day today.

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SASAKI_Hisashi @sasaki-hisashi.bsky.social · Feb 5

New one-shot Cosplay Cop bu Nunu is now live and free to read! Discover the reason behind the young cadet’s unique nickname in the anti-goblin force!
www.viz.com/vizmanga/cha...

VIZ | Read Cosplay Cop Manga - Explore VIZ Manga's Massive Library

From romance to horror, there's something for every fan | Cosplay Cop - EDITOR’S NOTE: One of the best parts of being a manga editor is discovering talents like Nunu among numerous submissions. With b...

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SASAKI_Hisashi @sasaki-hisashi.bsky.social · Feb 3

I sent out the invitation for our upcoming virtual portfolio review, and I’m thrilled to see you all! However, I also feel sad that I couldn’t meet as many mangakas as I wanted due to time constraints. I plan to organize this again, hopefully on a regular basis.

SASAKI_Hisashi @sasaki-hisashi.bsky.social · Jan 17

We’re hosting another Virtual Portfolio Review! Inspired by the positive response we had in last October, we’ve decided to give it another go. For more details, please check out the link below. We eagerly anticipate seeing you there!
www.viz.com/blog/posts/w...

VIZ Blog / We’re Ready to Review Your Work Online This February!

Sign up for a VIZ Originals One-Shots portfolio review.

www.viz.com

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SASAKI_Hisashi @sasaki-hisashi.bsky.social · Jan 31

This is very impressive, Queenie!

Queenie Chan @queeniechanhere.bsky.social · Jan 31

More hijinks from "The Mystery Cases of Sister Holmes", my Viz mystery one-shot manga.

READ FREE ON VIZ: viz.com/vizmanga/cha...

Father Watson is very innocent... 🙃 He got ambushed and there's a good reason for it. #indiemanga

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SASAKI_Hisashi @sasaki-hisashi.bsky.social · Jan 22

New one-shot The Mystery Cases of Sister Holmes by @queeniechanhere.bsky.social is live now and available to read for free here! www.viz.com/vizmanga/cha... Meet the new detective protagonist Sister Holmes and follow her lead!

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