About VIZ Media, LLC

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VIZ Media, LLC is a privately held media and publishing company founded in 1986, headquartered at 1355 Market Street, San Francisco, California, that publishes, licenses, and distributes Japanese manga and anime content for English-speaking audiences across North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa, and serves as a global ex-Asia licensor of Japanese manga and animation. The company is jointly owned by three of Japan's most prominent manga and animation companies -- Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions Co., Ltd. -- giving it direct access to some of the most recognized titles in the global manga and anime ecosystem, including Naruto, One Piece, Dragon Ball, and Demon Slayer. VIZ Media's product portfolio spans digital manga through the Shonen Jump app, print graphic novels, animated content licensing, merchandise, and a newly launched SHONEN JUMP SHOP retail initiative; in March 2025 the company appointed Brad Woods as President and CEO, succeeding Ken Sasaki who transitioned to Chairman and Executive Advisor. The company has a subsidiary in Europe through VIZ Media Europe, headquartered in Paris, France, with approximately 50 employees per PitchBook's profile, supporting its international licensing and distribution operations. Headcount figures are broadly consistent across the most credible independent sources -- LeadIQ's December 2025 data places the US entity at approximately 338 employees, RocketReach at 339, and Tracxn at 201 to 500 -- making the 338 to 339 range the most precisely sourced current estimate. The company's workforce spans Editorial and Localization, Legal, Human Resources, IT, Sales and Licensing, Marketing, Digital Product, and Distribution -- with Editorial, Localization, and Digital Product Development typically carrying the highest volume of active roles. This page lists the latest job openings at VIZ Media, offering professionals an opportunity to contribute to the publishing, licensing, and digital distribution of Japanese pop culture content for a global audience.