Today, manga publisher Viz Media announced a major leadership transition appointing their former CEO, Ken Sasaki, into the role of Chairman & Executive Advisor. Brad Woods has been appointed as the new CEO."What we’ve built at VIZ Media is nothing short of extraordinary," said Sasaki. "Manga and anime have become global phenomena, and VIZ is at the center of this movement. With Brad Woods taking the lead, VIZ is poised to expand its influence in ways the industry has never seen before."“Anime an
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