San Francisco, CA (7/15/98) - Viz Communications proudly announces the November '98 launch of anime and manga based on PokΘmon, the game and toy phenomenon of the year! Originating in Japan as a Nintendo Game Boy video game, the 150 extraordinary, collectible creatures of PokΘmon quickly exploded into music, clothing, manga, and an animated TV series; over a year after its first appearance, the original game was still on Top Ten sales charts. Telling the story of 10-year-old Ash (and his loveable PokΘmon Pikachu) as he tries to become the WorldÆs Greatest PokΘmon Trainer, PokΘmon comes to America this Fall as a daily syndicated TV series, a video game and toy series. PokΘmon is supported by $12 million in advertising from Nintendo. Now discover PokΘmon from Viz Comics and Viz Video!