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July 3, 2026

Kodansha USA Announces Spring 2026 Print Manga Releases

Kodansha USA revealed several new print manga titles and special editions set for a Spring 2026 release.

Square Enix Manga & Books Announces 8 New Manga, 2 Final Fantasy Books

Square Enix Manga & Books revealed eight new manga titles and two books, including Final Fantasy, at Anime Expo.

Yani Neko Anime Premiere Sparks Viral Trend

The new anime about a chain-smoking catgirl is capturing attention following its debut episode.

Heavy Knight Anime Surges on Trending Charts

A new fantasy series about a shunned swordsman is capturing attention ahead of its premiere.

The Failed Sage's Academy Domination Explodes in Popularity

This fantasy reincarnation series is surging, driven by its unique premise and recent episode.

Tomodachi Life Tops Japan's Weekly Game Sales

Nintendo's 'Tomodachi Life' led weekly game sales in Japan from June 15-21, with new releases also charting.

Sgt. Frog and Anpanman Films Debut in Japan's Top 5

The 20th anniversary Sgt. Frog movie opened at #4, while the latest Anpanman film landed at #5 in Japanese box office rankings.

Pompompurin Wins Sanrio Character Ranking 2026 Again

Pompompurin has reclaimed the top spot in the Sanrio Character Ranking for 2026, with Cinnamoroll and Pochacco rounding out the top three.

North American Anime & Manga Releases: June 28 - July 4

New anime Blu-rays and manga volumes hit shelves and digital platforms this week.

Lv999 no Murabito Premieres, Driving Fan Frenzy

Brain's Base's fantasy adaptation surges in popularity following its Winter 2026 debut.

Why is 'Maid desu' Trending? The Isekai Hype Explained

A reincarnated maid's powerful magic is drawing eyes ahead of its Summer 2026 premiere.

Sony to Cease PlayStation Disc Production in 2028

Sony announced it will end physical disc production for all new PlayStation games in January 2028, shifting to digital-only releases.

Ichiha Hiiragi & mimita Launch New Manga 'Kanade-kun no Shugorei Yarimasu!'

Writer Ichiha Hiiragi and artist mimita are launching a new manga, 'Kanade-kun no Shugorei Yarimasu!', on Shogakukan's Manga ONE service July 15.

Michael Byrne, Elder in Blood: The Last Vampire, Dies at 82

British actor Michael Byrne, who portrayed an Elder in the live-action Blood: The Last Vampire, passed away on June 20.

July North American Anime & Manga Release Schedule

New Blu-rays and manga volumes are hitting shelves this July, including popular titles like Food Wars! and Dan Da Dan.

Q3 2026 Anime & Manga Licenses Revealed

A comprehensive list of anime and manga licenses for home video release in North America during Q3 2026 has been published.

Hunter x Hunter Manga Surpasses 100 Million Copies Sold

Yoshihiro Togashi's beloved manga has achieved a major sales milestone, with its serialization also resuming.

June 29, 2026

Crossed Hearts Licenses Four New BL Manga for December Release

Crossed Hearts has announced licenses for four new boys-love manga titles, set to debut in December.

June 29, 2026

Stardust Telepath Manga Concludes with Volume 7

Rasuko Ōkuma's Stardust Telepath manga is set to end with its upcoming seventh volume.