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Buchigire Reijou wa Houfuku wo Chikaimashita. Gains Traction Pre-Premiere

With over 12,000 users tracking the series, this revenge-driven fantasy is already making waves ahead of its Summer 2026 debut.

Why Everyone is Talking About Toumei na Yoru ni Kakeru Kimi to

A viral surge in interest has put this upcoming romance drama on the map ahead of its Summer 2026 debut.

Kakao Entertainment Consolidates Story Subsidiaries to Boost IP Pipeline

Kakao Entertainment is streamlining its operations by merging three content subsidiaries to accelerate webtoon and web novel production.

Jujutsu Kaisen Dominates U.S. Graphic Novel Charts for July

Gege Akutami’s supernatural hit continues its massive U.S. print run, securing multiple spots on the latest Circana BookScan top 20 list.

HarperCollins Expands into U.S. Manga Market with KAZÉ Imprint

Global publisher HarperCollins is bringing the KAZÉ brand to the U.S. with a seven-title debut slate planned for 2027.

Disney Launches 'Cursed Love' Romantasy Webtoon Initiative

Disney is expanding its digital comics footprint with a new romantasy initiative, kicking off with a fresh take on Beauty and the Beast.

The Secret World of Arrietty Draws 7.4% Rating in Latest TV Broadcast

Studio Ghibli's adaptation of The Secret World of Arrietty secured a 7.4% viewership rating during its recent primetime slot on NTV.

To Love-Ru Manga Returns with New 'Parade' Side Story Compilation

A special 20th-anniversary volume collecting previously unreleased side stories is set to hit shelves this October.

Comic Market 108 Sees Attendance Dip to 260,000

Tokyo's premier dōjinshi event concludes its latest run with steady corporate interest despite a slight decline in overall visitor numbers.

Shogakukan Outlines Reforms Following Third-Party Misconduct Investigation

Shogakukan has released a series of structural reforms and salary cuts following an investigation into systemic misconduct and human rights violations.

Witch Hat Atelier Takes Home Best Anime at 2026 Astra TV Awards

The fantasy series from BUG FILMS secured the top anime honor at the Hollywood Creative Alliance's annual ceremony in Los Angeles.

Sendai Books Adds Amazoness Kiss and Never Mind Come Together to Catalog

European publisher Sendai Books is bringing Natsuko Ishitsuyo and Xian Ozn's manga titles to English-speaking readers this October.

Toryumon Takeda's DOGA Manga Heads Toward Conclusion

Toryumon Takeda's fantasy road-trip series DOGA is set to wrap up with its upcoming seventh volume.

Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Manga Announces One-Month Hiatus

Readers will have to wait until September for the next chapter of the Boruto sequel series.

Nene Azuki's Mii-chan to Yamada-san Manga to Conclude with 7th Volume

The popular drama series Mii-chan to Yamada-san is set to wrap up its two-year run this September.

Game Center Shoujo to Ibunka Kouryuu Manga Concludes with 12th Volume

Hirokazu Yasuhara’s romantic comedy series is set to wrap up its six-year run this October with the release of its final volume.

This Week's North American Anime and Manga Releases: August 9–15

Crunchyroll leads the home video market with the release of Dragon Ball Daima, while a massive wave of new manga volumes hits shelves.

Why The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects is Trending

This Summer 2026 fantasy series is capturing attention for its unique take on the 'territory management' subgenre.

Nakama Press Announces Ace of the Diamond 3-in-1 Omnibus Editions

Yūji Terajima’s acclaimed baseball series is heading to physical shelves in a new 3-in-1 omnibus format starting March 2027.