Industry

K MANGA Adds Isekai Gourmet Series Camp Master Extraordinaire

Kodansha’s digital platform has added the gourmet fantasy manga Camp Master Extraordinaire to its simulpub lineup.

Twin Engine and Bandai Debut Bibibi Comic Manga Platform

Twin Engine and Bandai have partnered to launch Bibibi Comic, a new digital manga platform backed by a 4 billion yen investment.

Shiori Teshirogi and Brother Launch Fushigiri Muichi Miniseries

Artist Shiori Teshirogi and novelist Shōtarō Teshirogi are reviving their historical manga project for a four-chapter run in Mystery Bonita.

Yuri Sonoda's Cat Companions Maruru and Hachi Returns from Hiatus

After an 18-month break due to health concerns, the heartwarming feline series is back with new chapters on Comic Days.

Twin Engine and Bandai Form Strategic Partnership for New IP Development

Twin Engine and Bandai are pooling 4 billion yen to co-develop manga and anime IPs, aiming to streamline the transition from production to merchandising.

The Promised Neverland Returns with New 36-Page One-Shot

Creators Kaiu Shirai and Posuka Demizu are reuniting for a post-series one-shot titled "War vs. Peace" arriving in Weekly Shonen Jump later this month.

Manga Creator Ryuta Amazume Announces Cancer Diagnosis and Work Hiatus

Prolific manga author Ryuta Amazume is stepping away from commercial serialization to focus on cancer treatment and recovery.

Convenient Semi-Friend Manga Concludes in September

Minori Chigusa’s rom-com series is set to wrap up its run in the October issue of Manga Time Kirara.

Masamichi Sato Puts Quality Assurance in Another World on Hiatus

Creator Masamichi Sato is stepping away from the series to recover from a hernia, with a return date currently unconfirmed.

Manga UP! Global Adds Majisawa's How to Feed a Delinquent Boy

Square Enix’s digital platform has expanded its library with the debut of Majisawa’s heartwarming culinary drama, How to Feed a Delinquent Boy.

Ukami's Gabriel DropOut Manga to Conclude After 13-Year Run

Ukami's long-running supernatural comedy Gabriel DropOut will wrap up its serialization in the October issue of Comic Dengeki Daioh "g".

Anime Industry Celebrates International Cat Day 2026

August 8 marks International Cat Day, and the anime community is joining the festivities by highlighting some of the medium's most iconic felines.

Anime Studios Celebrate International Cat Day 2026

The anime and manga industries are marking International Cat Day with special illustrations and character-themed tributes.

August 8, 2026

Voice Actress Rika Kinugawa Announces Marriage to Non-Celebrity

The Zombie Land Saga star shared the news of her marriage this weekend, receiving an outpouring of support from fans and industry peers.

August 8, 2026

Why Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity is Trending

As the final chapter of the TYBW arc nears, social media buzz for the Pierrot Films production has surged ahead of its Summer 2026 premiere.

August 8, 2026

The Pokémon Company and YOSHIKI Pledge Relief Funds for Kumamoto Earthquake

Major donations from The Pokémon Company and musician YOSHIKI aim to assist recovery efforts following the devastating July 28 Kumamoto earthquake.

His Majesty the Demon King's Housekeeper Manga to Conclude in October

The fantasy series by Saiko Wadori and Mika Kajiyama is set to wrap up its run in the November issue of Monthly Princess.

North American Manga and Anime Releases: August 2–8

This week's release calendar features a massive wave of manga volumes from Viz Media, Seven Seas, and Kodansha, alongside a new limited edition anime set.

Voice Actor Michael Donovan Passes Away at 72

Industry veteran Michael Donovan, known for iconic roles in Ranma ½ and Ronin Warriors, has died at age 72.