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Manga creator Chanta launched a new manga titled Noro-Noro Puku-Puku on Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ service on Monday. The manga is available in English on Shueisha's MANGA Plus service. MANGA Plus describes it as an absurdist exorcist comedy about Suzu, an exceptionally cursed shrine maiden, and Puku, a black cat possessing her head. Chanta's earlier manga, Sachi's Records: Sachi's Book of Revelation, ran on Shonen Jump+ from July 2023 and ended in April 2025.
Sep 15
Zakuzaku Game will show RD Remote Detective at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held September 17 to 21. The mystery game appears at the Konami booth in Hall 5, where original author and supervisor Takehiko Abiko joins a talk and live commentary on the latest playable demo. At the Zakuzaku Game booth in Hall 9, a life-size panel of Abiko will be installed, tied to a follow-and-quote-repost campaign.
Jul 11
The picture book character Nontan, created by Sachiko Kiyono in 1976, is getting a new anime adaptation to mark its 50th anniversary. Kaiseisha announced the production on July 11, 2026, which is also Nontan's birthday. A new visual shows Nontan and the character Hachi-san recreated with 3DCG technology, though Nontan's full appearance remains partially hidden. The anime will retain the warmth and cuteness of the original picture books while using the latest 3DCG techniques. The Nontan series has sold over 35 million copies cumulatively, making it a long-running bestseller in Japan. To accompany the announcement, an experiential exhibition titled "50th Anniversary Nontan: Friends Forever!!!" will be held at the PLAY! MUSEUM in Tachikawa, Tokyo, from July 18 to September 27, 2026. The exhibition will feature an original story, video works, three-dimensional installations, and about 50 original picture book drawings and rough sketches by Kiyono. The new anime is in production, with no further details on format or release date yet.