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Ayano Yamane Withdraws from The Husky and His White Cat Shizun Manga
Libre Publishing has suspended the manga adaptation of the popular novel series following controversy surrounding artist Ayano Yamane.
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Scholastic Expands Tezuka Manga Lineup with Five New Reimagined Titles
Scholastic's Graphix imprint is expanding its collaboration with Tezuka Productions to adapt five classic manga titles for a new generation.
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Krispy Kreme Launches Limited-Edition Pokémon Doughnut Collection
To celebrate three decades of the franchise, Krispy Kreme has rolled out a new lineup of Pokémon-themed treats across North America.
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The Irregular at Magic High School Manga Transitions to Future Arc
Hazumi Takeda concludes the Invasion Arc manga adaptation, with the series set to return next month to cover the 31st light novel volume.
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Jujutsu Kaisen and The Summer Hikaru Died Dominate August Bestseller List
Gege Akutami’s dark fantasy juggernaut maintains a firm grip on the market, joined by the supernatural thriller The Summer Hikaru Died.
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NHN Japan to Shutter Long-Running Comico Manga Service in 2027
After thirteen years of operation, the digital manga platform Comico will cease services, with transition plans in place for existing users.
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MediaOCD Expands Discotek Deep Dives Catalog with 29 New Additions
MediaOCD continues its initiative to preserve classic anime, adding nearly 30 Discotek Media titles to its storefront for August pre-orders.
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Erica Friedman Named Managing Editor of Manga Mavericks Books
Industry veteran and yuri scholar Erica Friedman joins the Manga Mavericks publishing team to spearhead a major expansion in their catalog.
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Crunchyroll Store Discontinues Physical Manga and Light Novel Sales
The Crunchyroll Store has officially removed all physical manga, light novels, and print media from its catalog following a major storefront pivot.
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Special Effects Icon and The Guyver Director Screaming Mad George Dies at 69
Jōji Tani, the visionary practical effects artist known for his work in Hollywood and anime, has passed away at 69.
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Gōshō Aoyama Confirms Final Chapter Draft for Detective Conan Manga
Manga creator Gōshō Aoyama has officially drafted the final chapter's layout for his long-running mystery series, Detective Conan.
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Hayden Panettiere, Voice of Kingdom Hearts' Kairi, Passes Away at 36
The multifaceted actress, remembered by gamers for her iconic roles in the Kingdom Hearts franchise, has died at age 36.
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Why Everyone Is Buzzing About The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for The Throne
Maho Film's upcoming fantasy series is surging in interest as viewers anticipate a high-stakes political thriller hidden behind a dull facade.
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Buchigire Reijou wa Houfuku wo Chikaimashita. Gains Traction Pre-Premiere
With over 12,000 users tracking the series, this revenge-driven fantasy is already making waves ahead of its Summer 2026 debut.
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Why Everyone is Talking About Toumei na Yoru ni Kakeru Kimi to
A viral surge in interest has put this upcoming romance drama on the map ahead of its Summer 2026 debut.
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Kakao Entertainment Consolidates Story Subsidiaries to Boost IP Pipeline
Kakao Entertainment is streamlining its operations by merging three content subsidiaries to accelerate webtoon and web novel production.
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Jujutsu Kaisen Dominates U.S. Graphic Novel Charts for July
Gege Akutami’s supernatural hit continues its massive U.S. print run, securing multiple spots on the latest Circana BookScan top 20 list.
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HarperCollins Expands into U.S. Manga Market with KAZÉ Imprint
Global publisher HarperCollins is bringing the KAZÉ brand to the U.S. with a seven-title debut slate planned for 2027.
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Disney Launches 'Cursed Love' Romantasy Webtoon Initiative
Disney is expanding its digital comics footprint with a new romantasy initiative, kicking off with a fresh take on Beauty and the Beast.
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The Secret World of Arrietty Draws 7.4% Rating in Latest TV Broadcast
Studio Ghibli's adaptation of The Secret World of Arrietty secured a 7.4% viewership rating during its recent primetime slot on NTV.
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