VIZ Media co-produces Hirayasumi anime.

Published: 2026-06-16 18:21:38

The slice-of-life manga about a slacker and his kid cousin has Shueisha backing, but no studio is named yet. This isn't a budget play; VIZ is putting skin in the game.

Why it matters: When US publishers like VIZ control production, they bypass Japan's traditional licensing middlemen.

Source: https://www.viz.com/press-releases/v/1006748

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