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Once Upon a Katamari Expands to Switch 2 with New DLC on October 8

Bandai Namco is bringing its latest Katamari entry to Nintendo's next-gen console alongside a massive content update.

Manga Creator Ryoichiro Kezuka Passes Away

The industry mourns the loss of Ryoichiro Kezuka, the creator behind the Aokishi magazine series Record Journey.

Summer 2026 Daily Streaming Review Slate Announced

The Summer 2026 anime season's most anticipated titles have been selected for daily coverage following a competitive reader poll.

Megami Tensei Creator Aya Nishitani Self-Translating Original Novels

Aya Nishitani is publishing his own English translation of the Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei novels online through the end of July.

Nyoijizai Debuts New Rom-Com Manga Shinkon Dakedo Captain no Kanojo

The Harukana Receive creator returns with a sports-themed romantic comedy about a newlywed couple navigating a unique vow.

matoba to Launch Fantasy Series Eden no Tō in Monthly Shonen Gangan

The creator of Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included is returning to Monthly Shonen Gangan with a new girl-meets-girl apocalypse story.

Why The Ghost in the Shell is Trending Ahead of Science SARU's New Series

A surge in interest for the cyberpunk classic coincides with the lead-up to Science SARU's upcoming adaptation.

Why The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power Is Trending

With over 8,000 users already tracking the series, here is why this upcoming fantasy romance is generating early buzz.

Why Everyone is Watching Tefuda ga Oome no Victoria

A sudden surge in interest follows the release of the second episode of this espionage-fantasy series.

Mao Nanami Adapts Tensei Hakushaku Lilina no Kekkon Manga

The Real Girl creator returns with a new romantic comedy manga launching on Gangan Online this July.

After God Manga Enters Hiatus Following Latest Chapters

Creator Sumi Eno has announced a pause for the supernatural series after the early access release of chapters 106 and 107.

Coma Hashii's The Saintess Recruited a Doting King Husband Manga to Conclude

The manga adaptation of Yuuri Seo's light novel series is set to wrap up with its 24th chapter on the Manga UP! platform.

Crunchyroll Store Restricts Access to Premium Subscription Tiers

Starting in August, the Crunchyroll Store will limit shopping privileges exclusively to Mega and Ultimate Fan tier subscribers.

Otakon 2026 Adds Background Art Visionary Kazuki Higashiji to Guest List

Renowned art director Kazuki Higashiji, known for his work on P.A. Works titles, joins the expansive guest lineup for this year's Otakon.

Octopath Traveler Titles Head to Switch 2 Without Upgrade Path

Square Enix confirms standalone Switch 2 releases for both Octopath Traveler games, noting that save data will not carry over from original versions.

Aguri Kurita Concludes Midari ni Tsukasete wa Narimasen Manga

Aguri Kurita's supernatural comedy series has reached its conclusion in the latest issue of Monthly Dragon Age.

Dondon's Blue Summer Haze Manga to Conclude with Fifth Volume

The sports-romance series is set to wrap up its narrative in winter 2027.

Shiori Hanatsuka's How to Grill Our Love Manga Concludes This Week

The charming culinary romance series is wrapping up its run on the Comic Days platform after a five-year serialization.

Why Skeleton Knight in Another World II is Suddenly Trending

With a Summer 2026 premiere on the horizon, interest in the isekai sequel has surged among over 16,000 active viewers.