Viz Media Acquires RWBY Series Following Rooster Teeth Closure

Viz Media acquires the popular RWBY series following Rooster Teeth’s closure, gaining rights for future distribution, production, and consumer products. The franchise has seen manga adaptations by Viz Media, including works by Shirow Miwa and Bunta Kinami. Ramifications of Rooster Teeth’s closure were felt in March, with Warner Bros. Discovery exploring options for its intellectual properties like RWBY.