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June 1, 2026

Mr. Vamp is a Vampire Manga Concludes Serialization

Dorothy Odoroo's supernatural comedy manga Mr. Vamp is a Vampire has finished its run on Kodansha's Comic Days.

June 1, 2026

Poupelle of Chimney Town Picture Book Inspires AI Short Film

A new AI-generated short film based on Akihiro Nishino's beloved picture book will premiere at Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2026.

May 31, 2026

One Piece Joins Forces with Japan's Samurai Blue for World Cup

A new collaboration video and illustration celebrate the Japan national football team ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

May 31, 2026

Fanfare/Ponent Mon to reprint Taniguchi, Azuma, Nananan manga

Fanfare/Ponent Mon announces reprints of Jiro Taniguchi's "The Summit of the Gods" and other acclaimed manga.

May 30, 2026

Giants to Host Pokémon Worlds Night with Themed Jersey, Drone Show

The San Francisco Giants will host a special Pokémon Worlds Night on August 27, featuring exclusive merchandise and in-game activities.

North American Anime & Manga Releases for May 24-30

This week's North American releases include the Blu-ray for 'From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated!' and dozens of manga.

Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo to Reopen in September

The Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo is set to reopen around September, following a March stabbing incident.

Hotaru's Way Manga to Receive U.S. Live-Action Series Adaptation

A live-action U.S. series based on Satoru Hiura's 'Hotaru's Way' manga is in development from Unapologetic Projects.

Frieren reimagined as Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'

The beloved fantasy series **Frieren: Beyond Journey's End** is collaborating with a Dutch Masters exhibition.

Anime Scriptwriter Hiroyuki Kawasaki Passes Away at 60

Veteran anime scriptwriter Hiroyuki Kawasaki, known for his work on series like **Blade of the Immortal**, has died at age 60.

Takeshobo Licenses Hitomi's 'Melt in Your Color' for English Digital Release

Takeshobo is bringing hitomi's BL manga 'Melt in Your Color' and other titles to English-speaking audiences digitally.

Dark Horse Workers Unionize, Seek Recognition

Employees at Dark Horse Comics and its retail stores have formed a union, seeking recognition by June 3.

Astra Awards Nominate Witch Hat Atelier, JoJo Part 7 for Best Anime

The Hollywood Creative Alliance has revealed its nominees for Best Anime Series, featuring several notable titles.

Dropout Idol Fruit Tart Manga Concludes This Summer

Sou Hamayumiba's idol comedy manga is ending its run in Manga Time Kirara Carat this July.

Super Mario Bros. Movie Sequel Drops to #2 in Japan

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie slipped to second place in Japan during its fifth weekend, earning over $1.7 million.

Dragon Quest Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Fan Tributes

The iconic RPG franchise, created by Yūji Horii and Akira Toriyama, marks its 40th anniversary with widespread recognition.

Shiki-hime, Hajimemashita Manga Concludes in Japan

The final chapter of the isekai romance manga Shiki-hime, Hajimemashita has been published.

May 27, 2026

Mausu Promotion Fires Kazuki Atsumi After Arrest for Minor Assault

Voice actor Kazuki Atsumi's contract was terminated by Mausu Promotion following his reported arrest for alleged sexual assault of a minor.

May 27, 2026

Vending Machine Isekai Enters Season 3 Buzz

The quirky 'Reborn as a Vending Machine' series is trending ahead of its Spring 2026 return.