Mahjong Pros Publishing Licenses Golden Sakura and Maetel of the Glassy Sea Manga
The two new licenses show Mahjong Pros Publishing expanding its niche focus on mahjong-themed manga beyond textbooks into narrative-driven series.
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Defying Kurosaki-Kun Manga Gets New Live-Action Series
A second live-action adaptation for a shōjo manga that already had a film and a short drama signals sustained interest in the property, though the announcement gave no cast, staff, or premiere date.
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BluPetal Licenses Two Manga, Will Market Kaiohsha's Gush Comics Imprint
BluPetal expands its catalog with two new licenses while taking on English-language marketing for a Japanese BL imprint and building its own subscription service.
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BluPetal to Release Animate International BL Titles in English
The deal gives a young publisher founded by industry veterans a direct pipeline to Animate International's boys' love catalog, consolidating distribution for a niche that has grown rapidly in English-language markets.
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Ink Pop Licenses Noho's My Neighbor Yokai Manga for English Release
The license brings a popular Twitter-originated manga with an established anime adaptation to English print for the first time, under a major publisher's kids-and-teens imprint.
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Kodansha USA Announces Spring 2026 Print Releases for Seven Manga
The slate adds a mix of original prose, a yuri drama, and a sci-fi thriller to Kodansha's print lineup, with Phoenix returning as a perennial classic.
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Kaiju Girl Caramelise First Impression Finds a Relatable Monster Metaphor
The review highlights how the show's core metaphor of teenage alienation through a literal kaiju condition resonates, while also pointing out tonal ambiguity that could define the series' reception.
Beneath the Tangles
Manga Mavericks Licenses Motionless, The Sword of Paros, Hero Company
The slate brings a pioneering GIF manga creator, a restored 1980s fantasy classic, and a satirical superhero series to English readers for the first time.
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The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System Gets a First Impression
The review highlights a potentially fresh angle in the reincarnated-into-a-game genre: the world is not identical to the game, which could set the series apart from similar titles.
Beneath the Tangles
Square Enix Manga & Books Reveals 8 Manga, 2 Final Fantasy Book Releases
The announcement expands Square Enix's English-language manga lineup with a mix of romantic comedies, fantasy, and superhero stories, alongside new Final Fantasy companion books.
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Cells At Work! Creator Akane Shimizu Details Years Of Editorial Mistreatment At Kodansha
Shimizu's public account, supported by documents, directly implicates Kodansha's editorial practices in the deterioration of a creator's mental health during the run of one of its most commercially successful manga series.
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Eiichiro Oda Jokes Fans May Need To Clean The Bathtub To Afford One Piece Volume 115
The price increase, tied to a record chapter count, marks a rare production-driven change for the long-running series and comes with a characteristically playful apology from Oda.
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Sho-Comi Fest at Share Cafe Offers 18 Collaboration Menu Items and Creator Events
The event gives Sho-Comi readers a rare chance to meet creators in person while enjoying themed food and drinks, making it a key summer gathering for the magazine's fanbase.
Nijimen
Mobile Suit Gundam Eight Manga Gets Special Promo Video Directed by Tomoki Kyoda
The promo video signals Kadokawa is investing in a visual push for a Gundam spinoff that has been in development since 2021 and just released its second volume.
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Shueisha Contract for Marvel Manga Ends on September 30
The end of Shueisha's license means five Marvel manga series will no longer be sold in Japan, though digital copies already purchased remain accessible.
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Shueisha Kindle Releases for July 3, 2026 Include Hunter X Hunter Vol. 39 and More
The July 3 Kindle drop is a routine but sizable Shueisha digital release day, headlined by long-running series Hunter x Hunter and Kinnikuman alongside newer hits like Ao no Hako and Futsuu no Keion-bu.
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Stardust Telepath Manga to End With Seventh Volume
The conclusion of Stardust Telepath closes a seven-year run that produced both an anime and a live-action adaptation, making it a rare four-panel series to cross into multiple media formats.
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Shueisha and Marvel Manga Collaboration Titles To End Sales September 30
The termination ends a multi-title publishing partnership that brought Marvel superheroes into Shonen Jump+ manga form, cutting off both physical and digital availability of these crossover works.
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Hideo Yamamoto Launches New Suiken Japan Manga
The announcement marks Yamamoto's first new serialization since concluding HIKARI-MAN in 2020, bringing his distinctive style back to Big Comic Spirits.
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Ichiha Hiiragi and Mimita Launch New Manga Kanade-Kun No Shugorei Yarimasu! on July 15
The announcement adds another title to Hiiragi's growing portfolio of adapted works, with a personal backstory of a years-long delay due to an accident.
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Liar Liar Manga to End in Next Chapter on July 27
The manga adaptation of the Liar Liar light novel series, which also spawned an anime in 2023, is concluding after about seven years of serialization.
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Reader's Corner Reviews Latest Manga and Manhwa Volumes
The column provides a weekly snapshot of ongoing manga and manhwa series, with Vagabond Definitive Edition receiving particular praise for its art and narrative depth.
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Crossed Hearts Licenses 4 BL Manga for December Release
Crossed Hearts continues to expand its BL catalog with a mix of fantasy epic and romantic comedy, targeting the growing English-language market for the genre.
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Petals of Reincarnation Manga Ends With 25th Volume
The announcement sets a concrete endpoint for the series after 12 years, coinciding with the airing of its first anime adaptation.
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