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Heisei Haizan-hei ☆ Sumire-chan Manga Enters Hiatus for Maternity Leave

Satomi U is stepping away from her manga series until mid-October to focus on the arrival of her child.

Judge Blocks Paramount’s Hostile Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery

A California judge has issued a 14-day restraining order against Paramount’s acquisition bid, citing potential antitrust violations.

Otakon 2026 Announces Major Industry Guest Roster

Otakon 2026 brings an extensive list of creators and voice talent to Washington, D.C. this summer, featuring spotlights on several key anime productions.

Kaylee Hottle, Godzilla x Kong Actress, Passes Away at 18

Kaylee Hottle, known for her breakout role as Jia in the MonsterVerse franchise, has died following a car accident.

Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku Manga Reaches Its Final Chapter

Ayano Takeda and Musshu's school drama series is set to conclude in the upcoming August issue of Ultra Jump.

Jagaan Artist Kensuke Nishida Debuts New Dark Fantasy Series Yūsha Yukio

Following the conclusion of Jagaan, artist Kensuke Nishida returns to Ultra Jump with a new isekai project debuting next month.

Pumpkin Night Manga Returns from Hiatus This August

After a year-long break for health reasons, the horror series Pumpkin Night is set to resume its bloody saga on August 19.

Sūji Hanabusa Wraps Up Supernatural Manga Drawn Deep

Sūji Hanabusa's coastal mystery series Drawn Deep has concluded its run with the release of its 13th chapter.

Why Everyone Is Talking About The World Is Dancing

With a surging trend score of 716, CygamesPictures' upcoming historical drama is already capturing attention before its Summer 2026 premiere.

Why Suterare Seijo no Isekai Gohan Tabi Is Suddenly Trending

A surge in interest for this upcoming isekai gourmet fantasy highlights the appeal of its 'discarded saint' premise and focus on outdoor survival.

Why Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 Is Suddenly Trending

The college-set comedy returns, sparking a massive surge in interest following its second episode.

Why Buchigire Reijou is Suddenly Trending Ahead of Summer 2026

Studio Comet's upcoming adaptation of the hit revenge-villainess manga has seen a massive surge in interest.

Why Everyone Is Talking About the Upcoming Rom-Com Tenkou-saki

A sudden surge in interest points to this Winter 2026 adaptation of a popular childhood-friend romance manga.

Why The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for The Throne Is Trending

A massive spike in interest ahead of its Summer 2026 debut signals that Maho Film's latest fantasy project is one to watch.

Why Toumei na Yoru ni Kakeru Kimi to, Me ni Mienai Koi wo Shita is Trending

A surge in interest for this upcoming summer 2026 drama highlights the anticipation for its poignant exploration of connection and disability.

Skeleton Knight in Another World Season 2 Confirmed for Summer 2026

Arc and Ariane return as Aura Studio takes over production for the long-awaited second installment of the isekai fantasy.

Hasbro Legends Linear Channel Debuts with Classic Franchises

A new 24-hour ad-supported channel brings iconic Hasbro properties like Duel Masters and Transformers to broadcast and streaming.

Yuuto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days Manga Enters Final Arc

The high-octane action comedy Sakamoto Days is officially approaching its conclusion in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump.

Kino's Journey Author Keiichi Sigsawa Debuts New Manga Series

The creator of Kino's Journey is partnering with artist Hayato Asaki for a new post-apocalyptic manga, Kemono-tachi no Peregrinatio.