Kodansha USA Licenses The Pool, Subaru and Subaru, Kraken Mare, 5 More Manga
The slate expands Kodansha USA's catalog with a mix of sci-fi horror, Initial D universe racing, and supernatural family drama, all set for spring 2027 release.
The slate expands Kodansha USA's catalog with a mix of sci-fi horror, Initial D universe racing, and supernatural family drama, all set for spring 2027 release.
The announcement of Ōtsuka's casting and the full musical lineup signals that Grotesqqque is moving into active promotion ahead of its November premiere, with the Fantasia festival debut providing an early international showcase.
The episode shifts focus from the ensemble to a one-on-one dynamic between Tokiyuki and Ayako, advancing their relationship and giving Ayako more character development.
The interview provides the clearest look yet at how CyberConnect2 is balancing its legacy as a licensed-game developer with a new self-publishing strategy, anchored by a long-dormant franchise.
The acquisition continues Yen Press's push into yuri and diverse genre manga, with the light novel and several manga targeting fans of romantic and supernatural stories.
Both titles are receiving their first English print editions, expanding Ize Press's BL webtoon catalog with a thriller and a romance that includes an animated film.
The license secures a physical release for Banana Fish after its removal from Amazon Prime Video, while Netflix's upcoming stream offers a new home with official dubs.
The weekly release list shows the continued breadth of the English-language manga market, with Viz Media releasing 14 print volumes and multiple publishers contributing to a steady stream of new and continuing series.
Toriyama joins the short list of Japanese creators honored by the Eisner Hall of Fame, following Osamu Tezuka and Rumiko Takahashi, cementing the global impact of Dragon Ball and his other work.
Kago's win marks the first Eisner for the artist, whose surreal and grotesque short-form work has long been a cult favorite in translated manga.
The DLC expands the base game's world into previously inaccessible areas and advances the faction conflict narrative, while the accompanying free engine upgrade signals continued long-term support for the title.
Udon continues to expand its catalog of all-color manga and art books, picking up two of Hiromi Matsuo's works and a multi-volume anthology series that had not previously been available in English.
The expansion of the 'The Ninth Jedi' short into a full limited series is the first longer narrative from the Star Wars: Visions anthology, with a mix of returning and new voice talent.
The promo confirms the film's August 8 Netflix release and centers the emotional core of the story on Sapphire and Pine's friendship.
The streaming release makes the previously hard-to-find OADs accessible to a wider audience, completing the anime adaptation of Julietta Suzuki's manga.
This marks the first Comiket appearance for Zakuro Shiro merchandise from Chugai Mining, a company more commonly associated with mineral resources than character goods, signaling a continued expansion of its content division into VTuber merchandising.
The debut of four VTubers in quick succession signals Stella lab's push to expand its roster and establish a presence in the competitive VTuber market, following its first anniversary.
The project reframes VTuber crowdfunding from a high-stakes, one-time fundraising event into a recurring, low-barrier annual cycle that ties fan support directly to incremental production milestones.
Furyu is bringing two distinct action titles to major Asian game shows within a week, signaling a push for international visibility ahead of their fall 2026 launches.
These controllers are among the first third-party options to explicitly support the Switch 2's wake-from-sleep function, a feature that was previously limited to Nintendo's own Pro Controller.
The METAL BUILD METEOR sold out within hours of preorders opening, indicating that demand for premium Gundam SEED merchandise remains extremely high nearly two years after the release of Gundam SEED FREEDOM.
The English dub rollout across multiple streaming platforms signals a broad international push for the series, which already faced a production delay before its Japanese premiere.
The announcement extends a zombie-themed disaster prevention game from a console-only release to PC, potentially reaching a wider audience interested in non-violent survival training.
QT DIG∞'s win marks a rare case of a Tier 2 Japanese team defeating a dominant Tier 1 opponent in a domestic final, setting up a Play-ins run where they aim to challenge the international perception of Japan's VALORANT strength.