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I Parry Everything Author's Heion ni Ikitai Web Novel Gets Manga Adaptation

Nabeshiki's web novel Heion ni Ikitai is making the jump to manga, with Urozane handling the adaptation on the Comic Days platform.

Uta no Princess-sama 3rd Anniversary Concert Canceled

The planned milestone concert for the female-led idol project has been scrapped citing unspecified circumstances.

A Bona Fide Killer Webtoon Sees 10x Surge Following Live-Action Premiere

The hit webtoon experiences a massive spike in readership as the new MBC television adaptation captures audiences.

Chiikawa Anime Film Dominates Japanese Box Office for Fourth Straight Week

The first feature-length adaptation of the Chiikawa manga continues its record-breaking run, while live-action Kingdom climbs back into the top five.

Metallica Commends Ado's 'Enter Sandman' Summer Sonic Performances

Heavy metal icons Metallica have publicly lauded J-pop powerhouse Ado following her electrifying covers of 'Enter Sandman' at Summer Sonic 2026.

Crystal na Yōsuke Debuts New Rom-Com Manga in Monthly Sunday Gene-X

The creator of Love is Like a Cocktail is returning to Monthly Sunday Gene-X with a new series centered on a culinary-themed love triangle.

Joe Hisaishi Awarded Three Guinness World Records for Concert Milestones

Legendary Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi has been honored with three Guinness World Records for his record-breaking global concert residencies.

Ayano Yamane Withdraws from The Husky and His White Cat Shizun Manga

Libre Publishing has suspended the manga adaptation of the popular novel series following controversy surrounding artist Ayano Yamane.

August 19, 2026

Scholastic Expands Tezuka Manga Lineup with Five New Reimagined Titles

Scholastic's Graphix imprint is expanding its collaboration with Tezuka Productions to adapt five classic manga titles for a new generation.

August 19, 2026

Krispy Kreme Launches Limited-Edition Pokémon Doughnut Collection

To celebrate three decades of the franchise, Krispy Kreme has rolled out a new lineup of Pokémon-themed treats across North America.

August 19, 2026

The Irregular at Magic High School Manga Transitions to Future Arc

Hazumi Takeda concludes the Invasion Arc manga adaptation, with the series set to return next month to cover the 31st light novel volume.

Jujutsu Kaisen and The Summer Hikaru Died Dominate August Bestseller List

Gege Akutami’s dark fantasy juggernaut maintains a firm grip on the market, joined by the supernatural thriller The Summer Hikaru Died.

NHN Japan to Shutter Long-Running Comico Manga Service in 2027

After thirteen years of operation, the digital manga platform Comico will cease services, with transition plans in place for existing users.

MediaOCD Expands Discotek Deep Dives Catalog with 29 New Additions

MediaOCD continues its initiative to preserve classic anime, adding nearly 30 Discotek Media titles to its storefront for August pre-orders.

Erica Friedman Named Managing Editor of Manga Mavericks Books

Industry veteran and yuri scholar Erica Friedman joins the Manga Mavericks publishing team to spearhead a major expansion in their catalog.

Crunchyroll Store Discontinues Physical Manga and Light Novel Sales

The Crunchyroll Store has officially removed all physical manga, light novels, and print media from its catalog following a major storefront pivot.

Special Effects Icon and The Guyver Director Screaming Mad George Dies at 69

Jōji Tani, the visionary practical effects artist known for his work in Hollywood and anime, has passed away at 69.

Gōshō Aoyama Confirms Final Chapter Draft for Detective Conan Manga

Manga creator Gōshō Aoyama has officially drafted the final chapter's layout for his long-running mystery series, Detective Conan.

August 17, 2026

Hayden Panettiere, Voice of Kingdom Hearts' Kairi, Passes Away at 36

The multifaceted actress, remembered by gamers for her iconic roles in the Kingdom Hearts franchise, has died at age 36.