Viz Media recently acquired the rights to several titles by Takehiko Inoue. The titles acquired, as well as the suggested retail prices and release dates for their debut volumes are as follows:

• Real, $12.99, July 15
• Slam Dunk, $7.99, September 2
• SUMI: Vagabond Illustration Collection, $34.99, September 16
• WATER: Vagabond Illustration Collection, $34.99, September 16

Viz will also re-release the Vagabond manga as part of its VIZBIG imprint. The first volume will hit stores on September 16, wiith a suggested price of $19.99. Vagabond VIZBIG will collect the first three volumes of the manga.