VIZ Media will partner with United Talent Agency (UTA) to develop live-action programming based on titles from VIZ Medias extensive catalog of manga and anime properties, the companies announced Wednesday.
VIZ Media is the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America. The companys roster includes massively popular titles such as Bleach, Death Note, Naruto, One-Punch Man, One Piece and Tokyo Ghoul.
We are excited to start this partnership to push the boundaries of storytelling, innovation and character through VIZ Medias prolific portfolio, said UTAs Howie Sanders, co-head of the book department.