Breaking: Nintendo Teams Up with VIZ Media to Unveil Revolutionary Digital Release of The Legend of Zelda Manga!

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For the very first time, the manga adaptation of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess will now be accessible in English digitally, marking a departure from its prior exclusivity to physical copies.

On August 22, the first three volumes of the manga will be digitally released, followed by a gradual release of the remaining volumes in the upcoming months. The digital version of The Legend of Zelda manga offers enhanced accessibility, making it effortless for both existing fans and newcomers to embark on an adventure in the Kingdom of Hyrule, even if they have no prior knowledge of the game franchise.

Exciting news for fans, both new and old, of The Legend of Zelda. VIZ Media and Nintendo have revealed plans to release a digital version of a manga adaptation of the popular game franchise in English. This marks the first time that The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, a manga based on the video game, will be accessible on digital platforms. Until now, it has only been available in physical copy.

Throughout its 35-year history, The Legend of Zelda has captivated fans with timeless tales, thrilling battles, and challenging puzzles, making it a significant contribution to the gaming industry. Starting from August 22, the first three volumes of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess will be available for digital reading.

The comic adaptations of The Legend of Zelda franchise began in 1990 with the Nintendo Comics System. The first manga was created by Akira Himekawa and published in 1999. It was later published in English in 2008. "Akira Himekawa" is a pen name used by two female Japanese mangaka, A Honda and S Nagano, whose identities are a secret. Together, they have produced various manga series, including the collaboration with Qais Sedki to create the UAE's first-ever manga, Gold Ring, the 2003 Astro Boy manga, and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess manga which is currently being prepared for its first digital release in English.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess manga was first published in print in 2016. Akira Himekawa hinted at VIZ publishing the series in English that same year, and it was officially announced at New York Comic Con. It was initially released on Shogakukan's MangaONE platform in February 2016. The upcoming digital release of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess will be the first time that any of the English-translated The Legend of Zelda manga series are available digitally. Many sources praise the series for being easy to understand, even for those who have never played any games from the franchise.

The first three volumes of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess are now accessible on VIZ Media's digital platform.

Source: Press Release