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J-Novel Club Announces 11 New Acquisitions and Print Expansions

J-Novel Club unveiled a massive slate of new licenses and upcoming print editions during their latest industry panel at Anime NYC.

Yen Press Announces Nine New Manga and Light Novel Licenses

Yen Press unveiled a diverse slate of new acquisitions at Anime NYC, led by dark fantasy titles and romantic manga series.

Ize Press Expands Catalog with Whale Star and New Solo Leveling Titles

Ize Press unveiled a slate of new acquisitions at Anime NYC, headlined by the historical drama Whale Star and fresh expansions to the Solo Leveling franchise.

Tokyopop Adds Lily of the Valley and Magic Soup to 2027 Print Slate

Tokyopop revealed two new manhwa acquisitions during Anime NYC, expanding its 2027 catalog with print editions of these digital hits.

Tokyopop Licenses Seven New Manga Titles for 2027

Tokyopop revealed a slate of seven upcoming manga acquisitions during their panel at Anime NYC.

Kodansha USA Brings Hajime no Ippo to Print with New Omnibus Editions

The legendary boxing epic finally heads to physical shelves in North America starting Fall 2027.

Omoi Announces Love Is the Sweetest Journey License and Titan Manga Partnership

Digital publisher Omoi reveals a new manga acquisition, a print partnership with Scholastic, and a major expansion of its digital library.

Manga Mavericks Books Licenses Midnight Robot and Arai-kun & Haruma-senpai

Manga Mavericks Books announced two new acquisitions during their Anime NYC panel, expanding their catalog with sci-fi and character-driven titles.

Mahjong Pros Licenses Snap Call Kirinji Manga for 2027 Release

Mahjong Pros Publishing is bringing Nagahisa Tsukawaki's gritty mahjong drama to English readers early next year.

Seven Seas Announces New Manga Acquisitions at Anime NYC

Seven Seas Entertainment has unveiled a fresh slate of manga titles, headlined by a new Boys' Love series from Karin Anzai.

Dark Horse Expands Vampire Hunter D Franchise with New Comic and Manga

Dark Horse Manga is set to bring two new installments of the iconic dark fantasy franchise to English readers starting this December.

Yen Press Adds The Goblin Samurai and My Crush's Crush to Manga Lineup

Yen Press revealed two new manga acquisitions during their recent panel at Anime NYC.

Kana Announces Six New Manga Acquisitions at Anime NYC

Kana expands its 2027 catalog with a diverse slate of new manga licenses, led by the Meiji-era mystery Children of the Afterlife.

Kakao Games Sets October Launch for The World of Dokkaebi MMORPG

Based on the web novel Chronicles of the Demon-Slaying Cultivator, this new MMORPG blends 2D pixel art with 3D environments.

Billy Bat, The Summer Hikaru Died Lead 3rd American Manga Awards Winners

Industry professionals gathered to honor the editorial and creative excellence behind the year's standout manga releases in North America.

New Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt Partners with TENGA for Merch Line

Studio Trigger's chaotic sequel gets a cheeky new collaboration featuring themed wellness products available now.

Ani-One Asia Pulls Chainsmoker Cat Anime Following Tobacco Regulation Issues

Regulatory concerns regarding the depiction of cigarette brands have led to the removal of the series from major Asian streaming platforms.

August 20, 2026

Samurai Harem: Asu no Yoichi Returns with 20th Anniversary One-Shot

Yuu Minamoto revisits the world of the Ikaruga sisters in a special new one-shot celebrating two decades of the classic swordsman comedy.

August 20, 2026

Miura Ayme Dismissed from Obey Me! Franchise Over Professional Misconduct

NTT Solmare has removed voice actor Miura Ayme from his role as Asmodeus following an investigation into inappropriate private contact with a minor.