RWBY has a brand new dwelling following the closure of Rooster Teeth earlier this 12 months.
Showrunner Kerry Shawcross and Yang Xiao Long voice actress Barara Dunkelman gave followers the information they’ve been ready to listen to because the firm was shuttered in March in a post on X/Twitter. The duo says {that a} new take care of Viz Media will enable the anime-inspired sequence to stay on beneath the corporate’s umbrella, which incorporates anime hits like Bleach, Death Note, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, and extra.
The former Rooster Teeth crew say they’re excited to work with Viz on the way forward for its beloved sequence.
“In speaking with Viz, they’re additionally very enthusiastic about this,” Shawcross stated. “They clearly care about the place the present is now, however additionally they care about the place it got here from. And they need to ensure that we are able to proceed this story.”
Greetings, FNDM! 👋 @bdunkelman and @kerryshawcross simply shared some VIZciting information on the VIZ panel at AnimeExpo #RWBYxVIZ pic.twitter.com/TrmAQiINTX
— RWBY (@OfficialRWBY) July 5, 2024
Dunkelman provides that the RWBY workforce is presently in talks with Viz about how the present will transition into the long run, including that they’re “very longing for what’s to come back.” In its own post, Viz notes that its relationship with the RWBY model doesn’t begin with the brand new deal. It beforehand dealt with a sequence of manga primarily based on the present and likewise launched The World of RWBY compendium ebook.
“We are grateful to the Rooster Teeth workforce for entrusting us with RWBY,” Viz stated, “and we’re excited to hold ahead the legacy of the sequence.”
Viz will oversee manufacturing, distribution, licensing, client merchandise, and extra for the RWBY franchise. In the FAQ part of its put up, the corporate outlines how the sequence will stay on beneath its new roof. For starters, social media pages on X and Facebook will stay lively whereas it explores the potential of new chapters in its story. Shawcross will likely be concerned in what comes subsequent for RWBY, and as for RWBY Volumes 1-9, Viz says to “keep tuned for updates” on the place it is going to be obtainable to observe.
The breaks have been pumped on Volume 10 when Rooster Teeth guardian firm Warner Bros. Discovery introduced that it will shut down the 21-year-old enterprise in March. In addition to RWBY, Rooster Teeth was liable for a variety of fan-favorite exhibits, together with Red vs. Blue and gen:LOCK.
Rooster Teeth’s demise introduced an finish to a pioneering entity within the gaming content material creation area, however RWBY, at the least, will stay on. For extra, you may try the trailer for the Red vs. Blue film, which launched in May.
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