Viz Media have announced that they have a new Manga label in their midst, which they are calling Shonen Sunday.

To coincide with the launch of their new label, they are releasing a new Manga series called “RIN-NE” by Rumiko Takahashi, who is probably best known for the series “INUYASHA”. What makes it even better is that for the first time ever the North American launch of this Manga is happening at the same time it is being launched in Japan!

“RIN-NE” tells the story of Sakura Mamiya. As a child Sakura disappeared on a venture behind her Grandma’s house, however she returned safely enough but with added ghost-seeing abilities. Now she is a teenager and she just wants the ghosts to leave her alone! Also, the seat next to her at school has always been empty since the beginning of the school year. One day the seat is no longer empty when the long-absent classmate starts showing up for class, but is he more than what he seems?

Viz are going to make some more announcements about “Shonen Sunday” titles to be released in 2010 at San Diego Comic Con, on Friday, July 24th from 3:00-4:30 in Room 32AB to be specific.

They will also be moving a few existing Manga titles (such as “INUYASHA”, “KEKKAISHI”, “CASE CLOSED”, “HAYATE THE COMBAT BUTLER”, and “YAKITATE!! JAPAN”) under the “Shonen Sunday” label, and you will see some Anime DVD titles sporting it as well in the near future.

The Viz Media “Shonen Sunday” website (http://www.shonensunday.com/) goes live on July 22nd and promises to have trailers, previews, news and interviews available exclusively on their site for our enjoyment.