BLOOMING LOVE & more Shueisha manga titles join Crunchyroll Shueisha has partnered with Crunchyroll Manga to make its titles available via Crunchyroll's growing catalog of comics.

BLOOMING LOVE & more Shueisha manga titles join Crunchyroll

Shueisha has partnered with Crunchyroll Manga to make its titles available via Crunchyroll's growing catalog of comics.

Mahjong Pros announces distribution deals with Pathway & Gazelle New manga publisher Mahjong Pros has announced North American and European distribution deals for its upcoming print titles.

Mahjong Pros announces distribution deals with Pathway & Gazelle

New manga publisher Mahjong Pros has announced North American and European distribution deals for its upcoming print titles.

Syundei, creator of Go For It, Nakamura!, deletes X account after being told to “disappear” Japanese manga author Syundei removes their X (formerly Twitter) account after a barrage of harassment from online users.

Syundei, creator of Go For It, Nakamura!, deletes X account after being told to “disappear”

Japanese manga author Syundei removes their X (formerly Twitter) account after a barrage of harassment from online users.

Exclusive: Nakama Press announces WORLD ENDERS, a manga-inspired OGN Nakama Press has announced manga-inspired, post-apocalyptic graphic novel World Enders, which hits shelves in July.

Exclusive: Nakama Press announces WORLD ENDERS, a manga-inspired OGN

Nakama Press has announced manga-inspired, post-apocalyptic graphic novel World Enders, which hits shelves in July.

Seven Seas responds to harassment over LITTLE MUSHROOM Seven Seas Entertainment received a barrage of social media comments over online disagreement on romanization and translation of its upcoming danmei series, Little Mushroom by Yi Shi Si Zhou. The company originally announced the novel's license in 2025, but after last week's pre-order announcement, longtime fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice their shock and disappointment. What initially started as concern over the use of MTPE (machine translation post-editing) and MTL (machine translation) after…

Seven Seas responds to harassment over LITTLE MUSHROOM

Seven Seas Entertainment received a barrage of social media comments over online disagreement on romanization and translation of its upcoming danmei series, Little Mushroom by Yi Shi Si Zhou. The company originally announced the novel's…

Manta now includes manga on its platform Global webnovel and webcomic platform, Manta, announces the inclusion of manga on its platform, which aims to be an all-in-one content shop.

Manta now includes manga on its platform

Global webnovel and webcomic platform, Manta, announces the inclusion of manga on its platform, which aims to be an all-in-one content shop.

Netflix announces new ONE PIECE adventures and season 3 details Netflix presents new original ONE PIECE titles, expanding the Straw Hat crew's adventures to new dimensions.

Netflix announces new ONE PIECE adventures and season 3 details

Netflix presents new original ONE PIECE titles, expanding the Straw Hat crew's adventures to new dimensions.

Even actors are replaceable: How Esquire Singapore’s AI Mackenyu interview takes a page from fandom Esquire Singapore landed in hot water with Mackenyu's fans after its AI generated interview resurfaces on social media.

Even actors are replaceable: How Esquire Singapore’s AI Mackenyu interview takes a page from fandom

Esquire Singapore landed in hot water with Mackenyu's fans after its AI generated interview resurfaces on social media.

WINGS OF STARLIGHT now on WEBTOON as a manga series Fans of the Pixie Hollow series and the Disney Fairies franchise can now enjoy a brand new prequel to the Secret of the Wings novel.

WINGS OF STARLIGHT now on WEBTOON as a manga series

Fans of the Pixie Hollow series and the Disney Fairies franchise can now enjoy a brand new prequel to the Secret of the Wings novel.

Netflix announces STEEL BALL RUN’s weekly episode release in Fall 2026 Steel Ball Run fans can finally stop riding on Netflix's back over news of when the highly anticipated series is set to return

Netflix announces STEEL BALL RUN’s weekly episode release in Fall 2026

Steel Ball Run fans can finally stop riding on Netflix's back over news of when the highly anticipated series is set to return

Ize Press announces SPECIAL CIVIL SERVANT & 3 more webcomic print editions Ize Press has announced print editions for webcomics Special Civil Servant, On the Way to Meet Mom, Reunion, and Merry Marbling.

Ize Press announces print editions of Special Civil Servant, On the Way to Meet Mom, Reunion, and Merry Marbling

Titles will start to hit shelves this fall.

OVERWATCH: UNDIVIDED launches on Webtoon, reveals lore The new Overwatch: Undivided Webtoon series reveals major lore about the current in-game story arc and features beloved characters.

OVERWATCH: UNDIVIDED launches on Webtoon, reveals lore

The new Overwatch: Undivided Webtoon series reveals major lore about the current in-game story arc and features beloved characters.

WEBTOON pushes to expand indie creators’ reach on CANVAS; introduces AI-powered translation program WEBTOON is making a significant push to expand indie creators' reach on its CANVAS platform. The company announced a unified version of the creator-driven platform alongside an AI-powered Translation Program that will distribute series across seven languages — English, Spanish, French, Indonesian, Thai, Traditional Chinese, and German. You'll notice, however, that Korean and Japanese-language content isn't included in the expanded distribution services at this time, as both regions operate on separate platforms.

WEBTOON pushes to expand indie creators’ reach on CANVAS; introduces AI-powered translation program

WEBTOON is making a significant push to expand indie creators' reach on its CANVAS platform. The company announced a unified version of the creator-driven platform alongside an AI-powered…

Cover Corporation and hololive are changing entertainment in 2026 Vtuber agency, hololive, has made strides in the entertainment space through haptic technology, in-person events, and artist management.

Cover Corporation and hololive are changing entertainment in 2026

Vtuber agency, hololive, has made strides in the entertainment space through haptic technology, in-person events, and artist management.

ABLAZE Publishing returns with THE BREAKER: NEW WAVES OMNIBUS VOL. 1 ABLAZE Publishing has returned and announced the release of The Breaker: New Waves Omnibus, Vol. 1, for May 2026.

ABLAZE Publishing returns with THE BREAKER: NEW WAVES OMNIBUS VOL. 1

ABLAZE Publishing has returned and announced the release of The Breaker: New Waves Omnibus, Vol. 1, for May 2026.

McDonald’s debuts KPOP DEMON HUNTERS meals & photocards McDonald's and Netflix have teamed up for limited time KPop Demon Hunters meals, photocards, and even a Tiger McFlurry.

McDonald’s debuts KPOP DEMON HUNTERS meals & photocards

McDonald's and Netflix have teamed up for limited time KPop Demon Hunters meals, photocards, and even a Tiger McFlurry.

New manga publisher Mahjong Pros launches with four spring titles Mahjong Pros has extended its business with a manga publishing arm, launching with four spring titles that all feature the game.

New manga publisher Mahjong Pros launches with four spring titles

Mahjong Pros has extended its business with a manga publishing arm, launching with four spring titles that all feature the game.

Interview: Robyn Lee Hamada’s GOURMET HOUND is coming to WEBTOON Unscrolled A beloved culinary WEBTOON series is finally being reformatted for the printed page, making it accessible to a whole new audience of graphic novel readers. Penguin Random House's imprint WEBTOON Unscrolled recently announced that Gourmet Hound, Volume 1: A WEBTOON Unscrolled Graphic Novel, written and illustrated by Robyn Lee Hamada (known to her longtime fans under the creator moniker, "Leehama"), is arriving in bookstores this fall.

Interview: Robyn Lee Hamada’s GOURMET HOUND is coming to WEBTOON Unscrolled

A beloved culinary WEBTOON series is finally being reformatted for the printed page, making it accessible to a whole new audience of graphic novel readers. Penguin Random House's imprint WEBTOON Unscrolled recently…

Naoko Takeuchi and Yoshihiro Togashi stun in recent photo In a rare appearance, manga power couple, Naoko Takeuchi and Yoshihiro Togashi appear in a public photo alongside Japanese photographer Mika Ninagawa. Fans of Sailor Moon and Hunter x Hunter reacted with shock and awe as both appear with beaming smiles on their face. Last October, Togashi gave fans a glimpse into the future chapters for Hunter x Hunter. He's been regularly updating his…

Naoko Takeuchi and Yoshihiro Togashi stun in recent photo

In a rare appearance, manga power couple, Naoko Takeuchi and Yoshihiro Togashi appear in a public photo alongside Japanese photographer Mika Ninagawa. Fans of Sailor Moon and Hunter x Hunter reacted with shock and awe as both appear with…

Tokyopop announces human-dragon romance BRIDE OF IGNAT

Tokyopop has announced a new BL series from its LoveLove imprint: Bride of Ignat by Mayori Mori, debuting in April.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: SAILOR MOON changed superheroes This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers SAILOR MOON, SPEAK NO EVIL and MAISON AND THE MAN-EATING APARTMENT.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: SAILOR MOON changed superheroes

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers SAILOR MOON, SPEAK NO EVIL and MAISON AND THE MAN-EATING APARTMENT.

Manga Mavericks announces print and digital spring releases Manga Mavericks has announced new titles hitting shelves between March and June 2026, as well as publication updates for two digital series.

Manga Mavericks announces print and digital spring releases

Manga Mavericks has announced new titles hitting shelves between March and June 2026, as well as publication updates for two digital series.

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS wins two historical Oscars After an award season of fighting demon after demon, the Netflix and Sony Animation movie, Kpop Demon Hunters, wins big.

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS wins two historical Oscars

After an award season of fighting demon after demon, the Netflix and Sony Animation movie, Kpop Demon Hunters, wins big.

Major piracy site HiAnime abruptly shuts down… temporarily? One of the world's largest anime streaming pirating sites goes under, but the reasons behind HiAnime's sudden disappearance is unclear.

Major piracy site HiAnime abruptly shuts down… temporarily?

One of the world's largest anime streaming pirating sites goes under, but the reasons behind HiAnime's sudden disappearance is unclear.

BOOM Studios’ FENCE launches on WEBTOON FENCE, the queer fencing comic, appears in a new format on WEBTOON's vertical scrolling platform, allowing fans to read with fresh eyes!

BOOM Studios’ FENCE launches on WEBTOON

FENCE, the queer fencing comic, appears in a new format on WEBTOON's vertical scrolling platform, allowing fans to read with fresh eyes!

Fans remain skeptical of Seven Seas’ potential AI translation usage In response to the public outcries against the use of AI in its translations, Seven Seas Entertainment publicly posted on X (formerly Twitter) that it “remains committed to human translators.” Public comments exploded at the manga publisher’s recent acquisition by Japanese eBook distributor, Media Do. Many doubt the sincere attempt to provide transparency to its readers, with one user stating, “

Fans remain skeptical of Seven Seas’ potential AI translation usage

In response to the public outcries against the use of AI in its translations, Seven Seas Entertainment publicly posted on X (formerly Twitter) that it “remains committed to human translators.” Public comments exploded at the manga…

Junji Ito’s IN OLD RECORDS adapted for audio feat. Poppy & Shoko Nakagawa Junji Ito's classic short story "In Old Records" has been adapted for a vinyl-only audio drama by Ryan Cady. It's now on Kickstarter.

Junji Ito’s IN OLD RECORDS adapted for audio feat. Poppy & Shoko Nakagawa

Junji Ito's classic short story "In Old Records" has been adapted for a vinyl-only audio drama by Ryan Cady. It's now on Kickstarter.

BluPetal announces LET ME FIX YOU Kickstarter project for English release BluPetal has announced a Kickstarter project for its first English-language manga, Sakura Kurihara's Let Me Fix You.

BluPetal announces a Kickstarter project for its first English-language manga, Sakura Kurihara's Let Me Fix You, a haunting and tender exploration

Review: ROOSTER FIGHTER is far from cock of the walk

Despite its golden action-comedy premise, the Rooster Fighter anime doesn't lean hard enough into its strengths to succeed.

THE BEGINNING AFTER THE END Season 2 trailer teases April 1 premiere The Beginning After the End Season 2 premieres April 1 on Crunchyroll. Watch the new season trailer for a hint at what's to come.

THE BEGINNING AFTER THE END Season 2 trailer teases April 1 premiere

The Beginning After the End Season 2 premieres April 1 on Crunchyroll. Watch the new season trailer for a hint at what's to come.