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Viz Media
AddedFeb 16, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Viz Media

Viz Media

Operating

American entertainment hub specializing in manga, anime, and Japanese content.

Founded
1986
Location
San Francisco, CA, US
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Founded on July 2, 1986, by Seiji Horibuchi, Viz Media is an American entertainment company headquartered in San Francisco, California. Specializing in manga, anime, and Japanese content, Viz Media's core mission is to bring the richness of Japanese pop culture to a global audience. The company offers a wide range of products and services including manga publications, anime streaming, and licensing of Japanese content across North America, Central America, South America, and Oceania.

Notable figures associated with Viz Media include Ken Sasaki, President and CEO, and Hidemi Fukuhara, Vice-President. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as popularizing iconic series like "Naruto," "One Piece," and "Dragon Ball" in the Western market. Viz Media's impact is evident in its role in bridging cultural gaps and fostering a global appreciation for Japanese entertainment.

Viz Media - Quick Facts

When was Viz Media founded?

Viz Media was founded in 1986.

Where is Viz Media's headquarters located?

Viz Media's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

How many employees does Viz Media have?

Viz Media has 317 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Viz Media - Classification

Technology
  • Entertainment
Geographic Exposure
  • Asia
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Licensing
  • Recurring
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Anime
  • Manga
Tags
  • API
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 513100Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
  • 513130Book Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
SIC
  • 2700Printing, Publishing, And Allied Industries
  • 2730Books
  • 2731Books: Publishing, Or Publishing And Printing
ISIC
  • 9411Activities of business and employers membership organizations
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NAICS
  • 513120Periodical Publishers
  • 813000Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
  • 813900Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations
  • 813910Business Associations
  • 710000Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
  • 810000Other Services (except Public Administration)
SIC
  • 2740Miscellaneous Publishing
  • 8600Membership Organizations
  • 8610Business Associations
  • 8611Business Associations
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7900Amusement And Recreation Services
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7920Theatrical Producers (except Motion Picture), Bands, Orchestras
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives
  • 7929Bands, Orchestras, Actors, And Other Entertainers And Entertainment