Industry

August 30, 2026

Kono Oto Tomare! Manga Series to Conclude in Three Chapters

Amyū's long-running music manga is set to wrap up its story in the pages of Jump SQ. magazine this fall.

August 30, 2026

Amyuu Sakura's Kono Oto Tomare! Manga to Conclude in Three Chapters

The long-running music manga will wrap up its story in the pages of Jump SQ. magazine this September.

August 30, 2026

Sankaku Head's My Darling Devilish Daughter Manga to Conclude with Volume 6

The supernatural family comedy is set to wrap up its run in 2027 as the author shifts his focus toward monthly serialization.

Award-Winning Director and Screenwriter Izuru Narushima Passes Away at 65

The acclaimed filmmaker, known for his work in both live-action and animation, has died following a battle with lung cancer.

Youka Nitta to Launch New Embracing Love Manga Serialization in 2027

The classic boys-love franchise returns with a new serialization slated for spring 2027.

Remembering Dave Lanphear, Prolific Manga and Comic Letterer

The industry mourns the loss of Dave Lanphear, a versatile letterer and Eisner Award winner who shaped the look of major manga and comic titles.

Bleach: Mirrors High Mobile Game Opens Pre-Registrations

Bandai Namco has released two new trailers for the upcoming mobile title, confirming that player sign-ups are now live.

Attack on Titan: Brave Order Smartphone Game to Cease Operations

Developer enish has announced that the cooperative mobile title Attack on Titan: Brave Order will shut down its servers on September 28.

Yang Can't Live Alone Manga Shifts Publishers Following Copyright Withdrawal

Creator sooncha is moving the series to a new publisher after ending its run on Square Enix's Manga UP! platform.

Kemono Jihen Manga Enters Brief Hiatus Following Creator's Family Loss

Author Shō Aimoto has paused serialization of Kemono Jihen to mourn the passing of her brother, with a return scheduled for October.

Kotaro Lives Alone Creator Mami Tsumura Starts New Manga Series

Mami Tsumura is set to debut her latest work, Tanosuke no Kawazanyō, in Big Comic Superior this September.

Atelier Resleriana Smartphone Game to End Service in Japan

Koei Tecmo will shutter the mobile RPG Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator this November.

Crunchyroll App Ending Support for Nintendo Switch This October

Nintendo has confirmed that the Crunchyroll application will be removed from the Switch platform on October 30, 2026.

Dragon Ball Theme Park Project in France Lacks Rights Holder Approval

Reports indicate that a proposed manga-themed park in France has not secured the necessary licensing from Dragon Ball's rights holders.

The Margrave's Daughter and the Enemy Prince Manga Concludes

An Ogura's fantasy series has officially wrapped its main run, with a new side story focusing on Iris already in the works.

Shuu Katayama Concludes Fujōri Zakkaten Unreal Manga

Shinshokan’s Wings magazine confirms the final chapter of the supernatural shop drama arrives this Friday.

Legendary Voice Actor Peter Cullen Passes Away at 85

Peter Cullen, the iconic voice behind Optimus Prime and a staple of animation history, has died at the age of 85.

LeftField Media Announces KPEX, a New Korean Pop Culture Expo for NYC

The team behind Anime NYC is launching a massive three-day convention dedicated to Korean entertainment at the Javits Center in 2027.

Manga UP! Global Adds The Viscount’s Porky Portrait Adaptation

Square Enix’s digital platform has expanded its library with the romantic manga adaptation of Mogura Manami's light novel series.