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Inklore Licenses Tomoko Yamashita's Ikoku Nikki Manga for Print
Inklore has licensed Tomoko Yamashita's critically acclaimed manga Ikoku Nikki, with the first volume set for a Summer 2027 release.
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Lv999 no Murabito Tops Charts After Premiere
Brain's Base's fantasy series surges in popularity following its debut episode. What's driving the buzz?
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Hell Mode Season 2 Premiere Fuels Surge in Popularity
The isekai series' second season debut is driving massive online discussion.
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Yen Press Licenses Six New Manga and Two Novels
Yen Press revealed new manga and novel acquisitions at Anime Expo, including several new series.
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Mahjong Pros Licenses Okada & Maekawa's 'Golden Sakura' Manga
Mahjong Pros Publishing will release Sayaka Okada and Kazuo Maekawa's crossdressing mahjong drama this November.
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BluPetal to Distribute Animate International BL Manga Globally
BluPetal secures exclusive global English-language distribution rights for Animate International's BL manga titles.
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Anime Expo 2026: Full Schedule of Premieres and Panels
Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles reveals its packed schedule, featuring early screenings, world premieres, and industry panels.
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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.
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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.
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Yani Neko Anime Premiere Sparks Viral Trend
The new anime about a chain-smoking catgirl is capturing attention following its debut episode.
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Heavy Knight Anime Surges on Trending Charts
A new fantasy series about a shunned swordsman is capturing attention ahead of its premiere.
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The Failed Sage's Academy Domination Explodes in Popularity
This fantasy reincarnation series is surging, driven by its unique premise and recent episode.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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North American Anime & Manga Releases: June 28 - July 4
New anime Blu-rays and manga volumes hit shelves and digital platforms this week.
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Lv999 no Murabito Premieres, Driving Fan Frenzy
Brain's Base's fantasy adaptation surges in popularity following its Winter 2026 debut.
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Why is 'Maid desu' Trending? The Isekai Hype Explained
A reincarnated maid's powerful magic is drawing eyes ahead of its Summer 2026 premiere.
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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.
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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.
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