Viz Media announced on Tuesday that it has appointed global licensing and brand management firm Evolution USA, LLC as its new North American licensing agent.
The company will focus on developing new merchandise, expanding retail relationships, and identifying and monetizing North American licensing opportunities to expand Viz Media’s consumer presence.
Viz Media is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and the company launched a redesigned official website in May.
Viz Media additionally announced in June that it is partnering with Overdrive to provide a variety of its manga digitally to participating libraries in the United States and Canada.