I just got the following notice from VIZ Media:

"San Francisco, CA, May 15, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced that it will partner with music and pop culture retailer Hot Topic Inc. to promote the upcoming North American film debut of the live-action film, DEATH NOTE, which is based on the popular animated and manga (graphic novel) properties that have swept North America by storm. As part of the special promotion, customers who purchase a DEATH NOTE t-shirt or DVD in select Hot Topic stores will receive a free ticket to attend the film event, while supplies last. More information on the premiere of DEATH NOTE is available at Deathnotefilms.com."

Here's the shirt:


I'd go for the DVD, as the t-shirt is definitely not my style. On the other hand, I'm sure there are plenty of people out there who would wear it with pride, and I'm always a fan of the two-for-one idea. Maybe you could keep the ticket for yourself, and give the shirt as a present to an anime- or manga-loving friend?

Labels: anime, manga, Movie Adaptations, Promotions