Mahjong Pros Announces NA & EU Distribution Deals for Manga Catalog Mahjong Pros has announced distribution deals for their manga catalog in NA and EU regions with Pathway Book Service and Gazelle Book Services respectively.

Mahjong Pros has announced distribution deals for their manga catalog in NA and EU regions with Pathway Book Service and Gazelle Book Services respectively.

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Morgan Perry Returns Part 1 Behind The Manga · Episode

Square Enix Manga & Books Marketing Manager @geauxta.bsky.social returns to the podcast where we talk about the company's Comic Partner Initiative with PRH, creating video content for license announcements, and more in part 1 of 2!

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Who's caught up on MAGICA? ✋

Volume 2 drops this May. You still have time to catch up before it's here!

Preorder your copy today!!
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✨️New Interview✨️

In this interview, Behind The Manga was able to sit down with BookWalker CEO Sam Pinansky and BookWalker Senior Marketing Manager Isabell Castro to discuss the behind the scenes of their recent relaunch of BookWalker!

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Publisher Yen Press announced a brand new literature imprint called Avocado House

They're releasing the following titles:

• Laplace's Witch by Keigo Higashino (Oct. 2026)
• Sickness unto Love by Yuki Shasendo (Nov. 2026)
• 1,000 Words Left to Live by Gyatei Murasaki (Dec. 2026)

Dungeon Elf Volume 1 Review If you're looking for an epic fantasy world following an elf reflecting on the passage of time on the world, or a fan of Delicious in Dungeon, you will enjoy Dungeon Elf!

Dungeon Elf poses the question: why are there treasure chests in a dungeon? Who put them there and for what reason?

Read our review of Dungeon Elf by @sevenseasentertainment.com!

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Seven Seas Wonderful Wednesday License Announcement Recap (April 8th) The Seven Seas License Announcement Recap for April 8th covers a total of seven announcements (One Audiobook, Two Light Novels, Three Manga)

Today's @sevenseasentertainment.com License Announcement revealed total of seven announcements (One Audiobook, Two Light Novels, Three Manga)!

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My Dress-Up Darling Official Anime Fanbook Review One of the most popular anime and manga series from the past few years, English fans are able to pick up the official fanbook for My Dress-Up Darling which covers season 1 of the anime. In this…

In our first ever video review, we take a look at the My Dress-Up Darling Official Anime Fanbook from @square-enix-books.com!

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Himuro and Fuyutsuki are ready to take the next big step in their relationship: meeting the family. But it may be more chaotic than either bargained for! 💜⛄❄️

The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl, vol. 11 goes on sale in June! sqex.link/u38q

My Dress-Up Darling Official Anime Fanbook Review One of the most popular anime and manga series from the past few years, English fans are able to pick up the official fanbook for My Dress-Up Darling which covers season 1 of the anime. In this…

In our first ever video review, we take a look at the My Dress-Up Darling Official Anime Fanbook from @square-enix-books.com!

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Magica Volume 1 Review Magica is a collection of fairy tale-like stories told to a witch by her assistant, Magica. beautiful and melancholy, it will appeal to all ages.

Magica is a collection of fairy tale-like stories told to a witch by her assistant, Magica. Beautiful yet melancholy, the series will appeal to all ages.

Read our review of Magica Volume 1 from @kodamatales.bsky.social!

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Manga Mavericks Books Reveals Two New Manga Titles at Anime Boston 2026 Publisher Manga Mavericks Books revealed two new manga titles during their panel at Anime Boston 2026. One title is from the prolific Minami Q-ta.

Publisher @mangamavericks.bsky.social revealed two new manga titles during their panel at Anime Boston 2026, one of which is from the prolific Minami Q-ta!

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Yen Press Picks Up Eight Titles including a Title from Delicious in Dungeon Creator for Fall 2026 Release At Sakura-Con 2026, Yen Press revealed they picked up eight titles, including one from the creator of Delicious in Dungeon Ryoko Kui, for Fall 2026 release.

At their Sakura-Con panel, @yenpress.com announced they picked up 8 titles, including a title from the creator of Delicious in Dungeon and a title from the creator of Fruits Basket!

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J-Novel Club Announces Audiobook of The Apothecary Diaries Light Novel J-Novel Club announced that they will be producing an audiobook adaptation of The Apothecary Diaries light novel with the first volume scheduled to release in 2026.

@jnovelclub.bsky.social announces an Audiobook adaptation of The Apothecary Diaries Light Novel at Anime Boston!

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Dark Horse picks up Asobi Asobase and 3 Other Manga series for English Release Dark Horse announced that they have picked up four manga series for an English release, one of which is the rom-com manga series Asobi Asobase.

@darkhorse.com picks up Asobi Asobase and 3 other Manga series for English release

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Manga Publisher Kana Picks Up Within The Villainess Manga for July 2027 English Release Kana announced on Instagram they have picked up the English license for Within the Villainess for a July 2027 release.

Manga Publisher @abramskana.bsky.social picks up "Within The Villainess" manga for July 2027 English Release!

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One Peace Books Picks Up Doujinishi Girls x Vampire for Exclusive English Kinokuniya Release Kinokuniya USA announced that the Girls x Vampire doujin has been picked up in English by One Peace Books and will release physically at Kinokuniya stores and online exclusively.

Manga publisher One Peace Books picks up "Girls x Vampire" Doujinishi for exclusive English Kinokuniya Release

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Summer is upon the otaku! Comiket, cosplaying, the beach, and sleepovers give otaku partners in crime Wataru and Mashiro endless opportunities to adore their fave it couple! 🤓💜

The Otaku Love Connection, vol. 4 goes on sale in May! sqex.link/xrtj

Seven Seas Wonderful Wednesday License Announcement Recap (March 25th) English Publisher Seven Seas returns this week with their weekly Wonderful Wednesday license announcement event in which they reveal brand new English licenses for Manga, Light Novels, and more! The…

@sevenseasentertainment.com held their Wonderful Wednesday License Announcements today!

For a recap on the announcements, read the article below!

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Mahjong Pros Debuts in the North American Manga Market with Getter Robo High and 3 Other Titles for Spring 2026 Mahjong Pros has entered the North American manga market licensing Getter Robo High and 3 other manga for a Spring 2026 release.

Mahjong Pros has made a debut in the North American manga market licensing Getter Robo High and 3 Other Titles for a Spring 2026 release!

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Thank you for reading! We were really excited to speak (well email) with them!

We're glad that you enjoyed the interview!

We want to thank Robico for accepting this interview! We also want to thank Young Magazine and Editor Saiki for coordinating this interview!

Also thank you to Michael Jokoh of @wsstalkback.bsky.social ck for translating this interview.

Behind The Mangaka: Robico Interview Behind the Manga was able to connect with mangaka Robico, creator of My Little Monster and recently, To Dusk and Twilight to discuss her creative process and more.

We were able to get an interview with manga creator Robico, creator of "My Little Monster" and Young Magazine USA entry, "To Dusk and Twilight"!

Make sure to read the interview!

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It's been cooking for some time, but we're ready to show you our mangaka interview dropping tomorrow at 1PM CST!

We'll see you then!

it's being reported that Crunchyroll had a data breach

• The breach happened on March 12th, 2026 & the threat actor was able to pull 100gb of personal identifiable data (IP addresses, email addresses, credit card details, and more.)

As of reporting, CR hasn't publicly disclosed the breach

Addressing the leaks:

Yep, we messed up.

Some upcoming titles went live early due to a miscommunication. The dates circulating aren’t final, and the listings have been pulled. We’ll officially announce everything once we have the confirmed release dates.

Publisher Kodama Tales released a statement asking people to not leak their upcoming English licenses that are found from early listings

Yen Press Unveils a JUDGE Omnibus and 14 Other New Licenses for September 2026 Release Yen Press announces 15 new licenses for a September 2026 release. These titles include JUDGE Omnibus, Three Days of Happiness, and more

@yenpress.com Unveils a JUDGE Omnibus and 14 Other New Licenses for September 2026 Release

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Grand Metal Organs Volume 1 Review Grand Metal Organs is a grim sci-fi manga following a revenge story with excellent art and violent action.

Grand Metal Organs is a grim sci-fi manga following a revenge story with excellent art and violent action.

Read our review of Grand Metal Organs volume 1 by @sevenseasentertainment.com

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