An American division of the Japanese publishing company Shogakukan. Also known as Viz Communications. They are an
anime and
manga distrubuitor in the United States, founded in 1987.
Notable titles include
Ranma 1/2,
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind(manga), and
Key the Metal Idol. They are known for varible translation practices, from the excellent dub for key and the (according to
nausicaa.net) accurate translation of
Nausicaa to needlesly editing
Maison Ikkoku and messing with
Ranma. They tend to be a lot better than
ADV or (the now out of the market)
Streamline Video.
Also watch for
Jin-Roh which is going to be released by them and
Bandai in Spring 2001!