Viz has officially unveiled a new iPad application allowing for digital distribution of their licensed and translated manga. The free application allows users to purchase volumes within its store and view them through its “My Manga” section.
Free previews will be available each month, and the application is launching with the first volumes of six series, including Dragon Ball. Individual volumes will be sold for $4.99 each (compared to the $7.95 price point for their individual dead trees “Graphic Novel” volumes).