Vertical is a publisher of English-language translations of Japanese graphic novels, comics, and light novels. They are known for their wide range of genres, including slice-of-life, romance, historical fiction, and science fiction. Many of their titles have been adapted into anime and live-action films. Vertical was founded in 2004 by Hiroki Sakai, who was previously an editor at Tokyopop. Their first release was the manga series Black Jack by Osamu Tezuka. Since then, they have published over 200 titles, including works by such popular authors as Moyoco Anno, Taiyo Matsumoto, and Fumi Yoshinaga. Their books are often noted for their high quality production values, including deluxe hardcover editions and translations that stay true to the original Japanese text. In recent years, they have also begun releasing digital editions of their titles. Vertical is committed to bringing the best in Japanese graphic novels and comics to English-speaking audiences, and their growing list of titles is sure to please fans of all genres.