UDON Announces New Book Market Distribution Deal with Simon & Schuster

Today UDON Entertainment announces that it has entered into a new book market distribution agreement with Simon & Schuster, one of the world’s premier publishers and distributors of books. This deal is effective April 1st, 2025, and marks UDON’s departure from its previous book market distribution arrangement with Diamond Book Distributors.

UDON Entertainment is one of the world’s leading publishers of officially licensed art books, manga, and comic books, specializing in video game and anime materials and classic and unique manga titles.

“We’re delighted to be working with UDON Entertainment to expand their reach and connect with more consumers around the world,” said Michael Perlman, Senior Vice President of Simon & Schuster Publishing Services.

RIVAL SCHOOLS: OFFICIAL COMPLETE WORKS Exclusive Pre-Order Up Now

UDON Entertainment is thrilled to announce the return of a beloved CAPCOM property and the publication of a stunning art collection with RIVAL SCHOOLS: OFFICIAL COMPLETE WORKS! This massive 192 page hardcover collection featuring character illustrations, development sketches, detailed character profiles, unused character concepts, and so much more will be in stores everywhere in April 2025!

But starting today, UDON Entertainment is excited to open preorders for an exclusive edition featuring original cover art by Jeffrey "Chamba" Cruz, and a Deluxe Edition Set that will include a bonus book, metal cards, two-sided poster, and so much more, and both will be available exclusively from UDONstore.com.

UDON bringing Kenichi Sonoda to Comic-Con to Launch BUBBLEGUM CRISIS: COMPLETE ARCHIVE

UDON Entertainment is proud to announce that acclaimed manga creator, character designer, and anime legend Kenichi Sonoda will attend Comic-Con International San Diego (SDCC) for the first time, as UDON’s guest. Sonoda-sensei will attend SDCC in support of the previously-unannounced, all-new BUBBLEGUM CRISIS: COMPLETE ARCHIVE Hardcover Collection, which will debut at the event at UDON’s booth #100.

Kenichi Sonoda is the acclaimed creator of manga that were formative to the North American manga industry, including Gunsmith Cats, Gunsmith Cats: Burst, and Cannon God Exaxxion. He is also beloved for his character and mechanical designs and storyboards for classic anime, including BubbleGum Crisis, Gall Force, Scramble Wars, SoltyRei, and his own Riding Bean. This will be a rare opportunity for generations of fans to meet and get a signature from the creator! Sonoda will be signing for fans for two days of the event, with a different limited-edition shikishi signing board available on each day. This will be a ticketed event with purchase, and final details for these signings will be announced closer to the event.

Elden Ring: Official Art Book - Now In Stores!

The Game of the Year! The cultural phenomenon published by FromSoftware and Bandai Namco, and created by Director Hidetaka Miyazaki! Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volumes 1 & 2 are now in stores everywhere in a stunning Hardcover English-language edition from UDON Entertainment!

The Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volumes 1 & 2 showcase the stunning artwork used in the development of the game “Elden Ring.” Released for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC, the title has received unanimous rave-reviews, with a Metacritic scoring of 96% and over 17.5 million copies sold. It took home the two top prizes at the Japan Game Awards, and topped many critics’ ‘Best games of 2022’ lists. Like we said, a cultural phenomenon! 

SDCC 2023: UDON at Comic-Con

The time has come once again, for the UDON Crew to descend on Comic-Con International: San Diego, or as the rest of us call it: San Diego Comic-Con! This year we've got a BIGGER BOOTH THAN EVER, a few amazing SPECIAL GUESTS, and of course, the CON EXCLUSIVE MERCH YOU LOVE! Keep reading to find out everything going on with UDON!

UDON will be at booth #4529, our biggest booth EVER! The MASSIVE booth features books, manga, merch, signings, and even a special display case full of previews of UPCOMING releases! Like, say, our special-edition ELDEN RING OFFICIAL ART BOOK BOX SET? It's where all the fun starts!

SDCC 2022: UDON @ Comic-Con

Hey UDON Fans! Comic-Con International: San Diego is THIS WEEK, July 20-24, and UDON will be back at Booth #4529 with amazing new books & merchandise, exclusive creator signings, and will even be revealing cool new projects at the Annual UDON Panel. Get ready for Signings with Nakayama Takayuki (SF6) and Tenjin (MACROSS), the panel lineup with every bit of info you'll need to attend, new comics and art books, new t-shirts, new Metal Cards and sets, and new pins!

Udon's Street Fighter Masters: Chun-Li #1

UDON Entertainment is thrilled to announce Street Fighter Masters: Chun-Li #1, arriving in comic stores this September! The strongest woman in the world is back in action in a brand new, one-shot. 

Interpol Officer Chun-Li travels to her birthplace of China, determined to put an end to a new Shadaloo scheme. This is UDON's first new regular Street Fighter comic book since 2019, and is not to be missed!

SDCC 2020: Udon Exclusives

This year's San Diego Comic Con experience will be like no other! UDON Entertainment is excited to announce this year's lineup of new and exclusive San Diego Comic Con At Home merchandise, available only at UDONPins.com starting Wednesday, July 22! Let's get ready to rumble!

Udon Releasing DARKSTALKERS: Official Complete Works Hardcover

Darkstalkers fans, have we got something to sink your fangs into! To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Darkstalkers franchise, UDON Entertainment has resurrected a new hardcover edition of DARKSTALKERS: OFFICIAL COMPLETE WORKS! Long out of print, UDON has given this collection the gorgeous, hardcover upgrade it deserves.  DARKSTALKERS: OFFICIAL COMPLETE WORKS is the ultimate compilation of Darkstalkers artwork and history! The book collects the spectacularly haunting artwork behind every Darkstalkers game, including key visuals, character illustrations, promotional artwork, rough concepts, and creator commentary. Also featured are multiple interviews with the creators behind the series, plus tribute pin-ups from your favorite Capcom artists, such as Bengus, Daigo Ikeno, Tamio, and more!

Udon to Release FLCL Archives this March

Ride on, shooting stars! UDON Entertainment is proud to announce the release of The FLCL Archives, translated in English for the first time. Produced by legendary studios GAINAX and Production I.G., FLCL took anime to places it had never been with its spectacular off-the-wall animation, outrageous storyline, and endearing characters.

FLCL is a mesmerizing, 6-episode series told at a breakneck pace, featuring everything from giant, destructive robots, to a crazy, pink-haired, bass guitar wielding alien woman. Raising the bar to tell complex, fantastic stories in a short episodic run, FLCL’s continued impact on modern anime can still be seen today.

UDON to Release Hardcover Editions of Mega Man and Mega Man X Art Books

The iconic Mega Man video game franchise continues to celebrate its 30th anniversary throughout 2018 with the recently released Mega Man X: Legacy Collection, a new animated series - Mega Man: Fully Charged - premiering in August, and all-new game - Mega Man 11 - hitting consoles in October. UDON is likewise giving the blue bomber some special birthday treatment with prestigious new hardcover editions of two previously sold-out Mega Man art books.

MEGA MAN: OFFICIAL COMPLETE WORKS Hardcover Edition is the ultimate collection of classic Mega Man game covers, character art, enemy & boss designs, rough concepts, tribute pieces, and much more. The book covers all 10 games in the classic Mega Man series, plus spin-offs, remakes, re-releases, and crossovers, all supported by a heaping amount of exclusive creator commentary. Likewise, the MEGA MAN X: OFFICIAL COMPLETE WORKS Hardcover Edition gives the same treatment to Mega Man’s even more futuristic successor, and covers all 8 core games and spinoffs from the Mega Man X series.

Udon's Street Fighter VS Darkstalkers Comic Series

After a tantalizing tease at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, UDON Entertainment is thrilled to officially announce Street Fighter VS. Darkstalkers, an all-new comic series that sees Capcom’s legendary World Warriors and fan-favorite Night Warriors facing off in an action-packed, fan service-fueled comic adventure!

The series will kick off in February 2017 with Street Fighter VS. Darkstalkers #0, a special prelude issue brought to you by mainstay UDON crew members Matt Moylan (story) and Hanzo Steinbach (art). The series proper will then launch soon thereafter with Street Fighter VS. Darkstalkers #1, the first of an epic 8-issue series whose main creative team consists of beloved UDON veterans Ken Siu-chong (story) and Edwin Huang (art). And starting with issue #2, the series will also feature 4-page backup stories from a variety of creators!

SDCC 2014: UDON @ Comic-Con

Hey everyone! Down below you'll find the complete low-down on UDON @ Comic-Con, including special guests, convention exclusives, and much more! It's a ton of info, we know, so if you don't want to read the whole thing, here are the five most important things to know:

1. The UDON Booth is #4529! Come see us!
2. We're welcoming special guests Yoshinori Ono (Producer of Ultra Street Fighter® IV) and Kaname Fujioka (Director of Monster Hunter™ 4 Ultimate).
3. We have 5 Comic-Con Exclusive items this year, including UDON'S Art of Capcom: Complete Edition Convention Exclusive Hardcover
4. We will be announcing 10 new licenses at The UDON Panel 2014, Sat. July 26, 5:30-6:30, Room 26AB
5. The UDON Publishing and Creative Services Staff will be available all weekend, and we invite business colleagues and media representatives to meet with us! Drop us a line at fans@udonentertainment.com.

All this and much more down below!