A post dated May 8 on manga publisher VIZ Media's Blog simply says "Kubo is coming". It also has a link to the Shonen Jump magazine web page that just says the same thing, with the extra tidbit that says you'll have to subscribe to the Shonen Jump magazine newsletter to get more updates soon.

Okay, I'm intrigued. Does this mean Bleach manga creator Tite Kubo is coming for a rare (possibly first) visit to the U.S.? Well, the timing would certainly make sense, with the Bleach movie making its North American theatrical debut in June, and VIZ's plans to release the Bleach artbook, All Colors But the Black and the Bleach fanbook in the early Fall. And with San Diego Comic Con on the horizon in July... well, who knows?

But this all just speculation until VIZ / Shonen Jump decides to spill the beans. Sign up for the Shonen Jump newsblast to get the scoop first when they do.

Image credit: © Tite Kubo, SHUEISHA, Inc.