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Yang Can't Live Alone Manga Cancelled Following Creator Dispute

Author sooncha has announced the premature end of the series on Manga UP! due to an irreconcilable breakdown in their relationship with the publisher.

One Piece Day 2026 Global Livestream Set for August 22-23

Toei Animation and Shueisha are bringing the annual One Piece celebration to a global audience with a two-day YouTube broadcast.

Sega Expands Operations with New Shanghai Subsidiary

Sega has launched a dedicated subsidiary in Shanghai to deepen its footprint and IP management within the Chinese entertainment market.

Saeko Himuro's Ocean Waves Novel Gets Official English Release

HarperCollins has scheduled the first English translation of the classic novel that inspired Studio Ghibli's coming-of-age film for early 2027.

Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her Light Novel Series Concludes

Yu Hibari and Siso's romantic comedy light novel series has reached its conclusion with the release of its 11th volume.

Garena Announces Palworld Online Mobile MMORPG for 2024 Release

Singaporean publisher Garena is bringing the Palworld IP to mobile devices with a new MMORPG featuring real-time social hubs and expanded side stories.

Suikoden: Star Leap Sets August 7 Japanese Release Date

Konami confirms the mobile launch for its latest Suikoden entry, with a PC version and international details still pending.

Kami Nishio's 'Still You' Commences Full Serialization on August 24

Following its debut in the Young Magazine US special issue, Kami Nishio's drama 'Still You' is set to begin its full run on YanMaga Web.

Heaven Burns Red Enters Final Chapter of Main Storyline

Jun Maeda's mobile RPG Heaven Burns Red has officially kicked off its 4.5th anniversary, signaling the start of the game's final main story arc.

Hitomi Takano Debuts New Manga Tomodachi kara de mo Ii desu ka

The creator of Gene Bride returns with a new series exploring the complex, rekindled friendship between two former classmates.

Suzu Ōmi's The Girl Past the Filters Manga Reaches Its Conclusion

The romantic comedy series following a high schooler's secret social media life is set to wrap up in the pages of Monthly Comic Zenon next month.

To Love-Ru & Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs Get Anniversary One-Shots

Shueisha is celebrating two major harem manga milestones with new short stories arriving in the summer issue of Jump Giga.

Masami Yūki Returns to Patlabor for Second One-Shot Manga

Original creator Masami Yūki is set to publish a new Patlabor one-shot in the upcoming issue of Weekly Big Comic Spirits.

Tenkou-saki no Seiso Karen na Bishoujo ga Light Novel Series Concludes

Yu Hibari's romantic comedy series wraps up its run with the release of the 11th volume.

August 2024 North American Manga and Anime Home Video Release Highlights

A massive wave of new manga volumes, light novels, and home video collections arrives in North America throughout August.

Dark Gathering Manga Enters Brief One-Month Hiatus

Kenichi Kondō's supernatural horror series will skip the September issue of Jump SQ. before resuming serialization in early September.

SuBLime Announces Three New BL Manga Titles for 2027

Viz Media's boys-love imprint expands its 2027 catalog with three new acquisitions, including a supernatural mystery from Fumi Tsuyuhisa.

Discotek Media Announces Massive Wave of Blu-ray Releases at Otakon

Discotek Media revealed a sprawling slate of upcoming home video releases, including classic Digimon, Lupin III, and the return of Samurai Pizza Cats.

August 1, 2026

Why The Cat and the Dragon is Suddenly Everywhere

With over 11,000 users already tracking the series, here is why this upcoming fantasy adaptation is capturing attention.