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Cagaster's Kachō Hashimoto Launches New Manga in September
Hashimoto announced Shinikake Shōjo to Kumo Ōji manga a year ago
― Manga creator Kachō Hashimoto revealed on Sunday that she will launch a new manga titled Shinikake Shōjo to Kumo Ōji (The Girl on the Brink of Death and the Spider Prince) in Kodansha's Magazine Pocket app on September 11.連載決定しましたー！！🎉９月１１日から毎週金曜日マガポケさんにて連載スタートです！これからも怪異なふたりをよろしくっす🕸#シにかけ少女と蜘蛛王子 pic.twitter.com/98zpgwzZb3— 橋本花鳥 (@torini...
After God Manga Enters Last Arc
Manga went on hiatus earlier this month
― Sumi Eno announced on their X/Twitter account on Monday that the After God manga is entering its last arc, and that Eno is working on the manga's story leading up to the finale.The manga has been on hiatus since July 14.Comikey publishes the series in English and describes the story:Japan has been invaded by Gods, leaving giant Danger Zones where once were ci...
Tsuihо̄ Sareta Shо̄nin wa Kin no Chikara de Sekai wo Sukū Novels Get TV Anime, Manga Adaptations
Character visuals unveiled for Daken, Kasane Bench's novel series
― Author Daken and illustrator Kasane Bench's Tsuihо̄ Sareta Shо̄nin wa Kin no Chikara de Sekai wo Sukū (Exiled merchant saves the world with the power of money) light novel series is getting a television anime adaptation. The staff shared character visuals for Torao and members of the party Garnet. Torao Rio Lilith Dominic The story f...
Oni & Dawn's Hana Ikuta Launches New Manga
Noraware Yūsha to Tokitai Seijo fantasy romance manga launches on August 27
― The September issue of Kadokawa's Comic Cune magazine revealed on Monday that Hana Ikuta will launch a new manga titled Noraware Yūsha to Tokitai Seijo (The Cursed Hero and the Saint Who Wants to Free Him) in the magazine's next issue on August 27.📢来月からコミックキューンにて新連載始めます。【呪われ勇者と解きたい聖女】をよろしくお願いします。📢世界のすみっこで新婚生活を送ってもらう話になりそうです...
Keishi Ayasato Launches New Noblesse Gambit Manga
New manga with art by Ko-dai launches on August 27
― The September issue of Kadokawa's Comic Alive magazine revealed on Monday that Keishi Ayasato and Ko-dai will launch a new manga titled Noblesse Gambit: Fukushū Reijō wa Odoru, Hanzaikyō to no Danzai Yūgi (Noblesse Gambit: The Vengeful Lady Dances a Game of Judgement With the Lord of Crime) in the magazine's next issue on August 27. Ayasato is writ...
My Life as Inukai-san's Dog Author Gosei Furukawa Launches New Manga
Jūmonji-kun Shika Mienai!! manga launches on August 23
― The September issue of Kadokawa's Comic Alive magazine revealed on Monday that Gosei Furukawa will launch a new romantic comedy manga titled Jūmonji-kun Shika Mienai!! (Juumonji in Sight!) in Kadokawa's Alive+ online magazine on August 23. The manga will launch with three chapters.The manga centers on Asahi Nishizono, a girl who is all set to r...
Rie Aruga's Sheltering Eaves Manga Ends With 8th Volume
Manga launched in September 2022
― The seventh compiled book volume of Rie Aruga's Sheltering Eaves (Koboreru Yoru ni) manga revealed on July 13 that the manga will end with its eighth volume.Kodansha USA Publishing is releasing the manga in English, and it describes the story:High schooler Yoru was sent to a group home at the age of ten after her mother abused her. Tenjaku, a boy the same age, took ...
Takunomi's Haruto Hino Launches New Manga on August 30
Mizuki no Koibito manga centers on 2 former child actors becoming lovers
― Shogakukan's Manga ONE service announced on Sunday that Haruto Hino will launch a new manga on the service titled Mizuki no Koibito (Mizuki's Lover) on August 30. The manga centers on two famous former child actors Mii-chan and Kei-kun becoming lovers.Hino launched the Otaku ni Otoku na Gyaru Gurashi (An Otaku and a Thrifty Gy...
Ingoku Danchi Manga Ends on July 31
Series debuted in 2021
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Kadokawa's Dragon Age magazine announced on Tuesday that writer Sakusei Kenkyūjo and artist Yui Jōyama's Ingoku Danchi (Indecent Apartment Complex) manga will end on Friday.The extreme suspense manga's story centers on the perverted married women of an apartment complex. They wear mysterious "Libido Cross" costumes, which amplifie...
Gabriel Dropout Manga Ends in Next Chapter
Series debuted in 2013
― The September issue of Kadokawa's Dengeki Daioh g magazine announced on Sunday that Ukami's Gabriel Dropout manga will end in its next chapter. Yen Press publishes the series in English and describes the story: A fallen angel with falling grades! Gabriel White Tenma has descended from heaven to attend high school and guide humanity, but a newly found video game addiction mig...
'You Got Me, Sempai!' Author Azusa Mase Launches New Manga
Mase launches Kumo Gakure Romantic on August 24
― The September issue of Kodansha's Dessert magazine announced on July 24 that Azusa Mase will launch a new manga titled Kumo Gakure Romantic (bottom left in below image) in the magazine's next issue on August 24. The manga's story centers on a laid back boys' Ninja Club that lives by the motto, "Live freely and carefree as a Ninja." But one day, they c...
My Hero Academia's Kōhei Horikoshi Writes New 1-Shot Manga
Warawanaide yo, Shijima-san debuts on August 10
― Kōhei Horikoshi (My Hero Academia) will launch a new one-shot manga titled Warawanaide yo, Shijima-san (Don't Laugh at Me, Shijima) in the combined 37th and 38th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump Magazine on August 10. The story will be a "boy-meets-girl horror" manga. Kōhei Horikoshi launched the My Hero Academia manga series in Weekly Shonen Ju...
IDW Licenses Sonic the Hedgehog: The Blade of Courage Manga
Yūki Imada's manga available now on IDW Comics app
― IDW began publishing Yūki Imada's Sonic the Hedgehog: The Blade of Courage (Sonic to Yūki no Tsurugi) manga in English through the IDW Comics app on Wednesday. Yūki Imada launched the manga in Shogakukan's Monthly CoroCoro Comic magazine in June 2025. Shogakukan shipped the first compiled book volume on December 26. The manga follows the speedy h...
Märchen Crown Manga Enters Final Battle
Manga takes 1-week break, returns on August 6
― This year's 34th issue of Shueisha's Young Jump magazine revealed on July 23 that Aka Akasaka, Aoi Kujira, and Ajichika's Märchen Crown manga is entering its final battle. The manga will take a one-week break and will return in the combined 36th and 37th issue of the magazine on August 6.The manga debuted in Young Jump in March 2025. Shueisha's Manga Pl...
Last Game, Vampire Knight Manga Get New Chapters in August
New chapters celebrate LaLa magazine's 50th anniversary
― The September issue of Hakusensha's LaLa magazine revealed on July 24 that both Shinobu Amano's Last Game manga and Matsuri Hino's Vampire Knight manga will get new one-shot chapters in the magazine's next issue on August 4. Both new chapters are part of the magazine's 50th anniversary celebration, which also involved new one-shots of the Maid...
Kujira Anan's 'And Yet, You Are So Sweet' Manga Ends
Manga launched in 2017, inspired 2023 live-action film
― Kujira Anan's And Yet, You Are So Sweet (Na no ni, Chigira-kun ga Amasugiru) manga ended with the fourth and final part of the manga's 60th and final chapter on July 22. Anan announced on their blog on May 17 that the manga would end in its 60th chapter. Kodansha USA Publishing licensed the manga and is releasing it digitally. The company desc...
Ryūto's The Faceless Mercenary Wants to Settle Down Light Novels Get Manga Adaptation
Daichi Matsuse draws manga launching on August 25
― This year's August issue of Square Enix's Monthly Big Gangan magazine announced on July 24 that Ryūto's The Faceless Mercenary Wants to Settle Down: Homestead at the Edge of the Galaxy (Faceless Dropout) light novel series is getting a manga adaptation that will launch in the magazine's next issue on August 25. Daichi Matsuse (Goblin Slayer: A Day i...
Takeru Kirishima's Sekigan Renkin Kenshi no Yarinaoshi Kitan Manga Ends
Manga adaptation of Hakubi Kokutо̄'s light novels launched in February 2025
― Kadokawa's Monthly Shonen Ace magazine published the final chapter of Takeru Kirishima's manga adaptation of Hakubi Kokutо̄'s Sekigan Renkin Kenshi no Yarinaoshi Kitan (Tale of the One-Eyed Alchemical Swordsman's Do-over) light novel series on Friday. The third and final compiled book volume will ship on September 26. The ...
K Manga Adds Yu Taguchi's Dazzling Spring Days Manga
Manga launched last September as Haru Kurari
― K Manga added Yu Taguchi's Dazzling Spring Days (Haru Kurari) manga in English on Sunday. K Manga describes the story: Second-year high school student Kuraki quietly draws manga in his free time, but although he wants to draw a bright and bubbly main character, his own more subdued personality means that his main characters always turn out gloomy like hi...
Akane Terai Launches New Ore Seijyo Manga
Manga debuts on MagaPoke on July 31
― The official X/Twitter account for Kodansha's MagaPoke app announced last Friday that Akane Terai is launching a new manga titled Ore Seijyo ~Ore ga Seijyo de Omae Akuyaku Reijо̄ Saikyо̄ Tag Otome Game Kanzen Kо̄ryaku Itashimasu wa~ "I'm the Saint ~I'm the Saint and You're the Villainess: As the Strongest Tag Team, We'll Completely Conquer the Otome Game" on July...
Manga Up! Global Adds I'm Now the Princess of Spring in Another World, Fantasy Gourmet, 3 More Manga
Also: Sunbeams in the Sky, Since I Was Confessed To, Milady Has Been Acting Strange, School Submarine Fleet: Mermaid Girls
― Manga UP! Global released the following manga in English over the past few weeks: Title: I'm Now the Princess of Spring in Another World (Shiki-hime, Hajimemashita: Shōkan Sareta Sekai de Haru o Tsukasadoru Oshigoto Shimasu)
Creator(s): Mochiko Mochida (author), Satsuki Urushij...
Laid-Back Camp, mono Manga Go on Hiatus Due to Creator's Health
Manga creator Afro's health worsened due to stress of serializing 2 manga simultaneously
― The editors of both Houbunsha's Manga Time Kirara magazine and Comic Fuz website announced on Monday that manga creator Afro will go on hiatus due to their health worsening from the stress of serializing two manga at the same time. As a result, the Laid-Back Camp manga and mono manga will both go on hiatus. Bot...
Manga Creator Kyō Yoneshiro Launches New Manga Based on Junichirō Tanizaki's Naomi Novel
Yoneshiro to launch Netsuzō: Chijin no Ai manga on August 3
― This year's 35th issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Big Comic Spirits magazine announced on Monday that manga creator Kyō Yoneshiro will launch a new manga titled Netsuzō: Chijin no Ai (Fabrication: A Fool's Love), based on Junichirō Tanizaki's 1924 novel Chijin no Ai (published in English under the title Naomi) in the magazine's next issue on A...
Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Gets 5th Stage Play in November
New stage play adapts "Shibuya Incident" arc
― The official website for the stage plays of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga announced on Monday a new stage play titled Butai Jujutsu Kaisen -Shibuya Jihen Zenpen- (Stage Jujutsu Kaisen -Shibuya Incident Part 1-), which will run on November 14-23 at Shibuya LOVEZ in Tokyo, and on November 28-29 at Sky Theater MBS in Osaka. The stage play's visual, fu...
Drawn and Quarterly Licenses Marmalade Princess, Lady Hokusai Manga
Both manga debut in 2027; company also mentions other manga slated for 2026-2027
― Publisher Drawn & Quarterly announced during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday that it has licensed Shigeo Ito's Marmalade Princess manga and Hinako Sugiura's Miss Hokusai manga (under the title Lady Hokusai), and will release them in spring and fall 2027, respectively.The company also mentioned previously ann...
Marvel Partners With Kadokawa for Upcoming Manga Projects
tokitokoro draws manga about Spider-Man, Ryūsei Yamada draws manga about Spider-Gwen
― Manga creator tokitokoro (Lynx, River in Me, Jeff the Land Shark) confirmed on X/Twitter on Saturday that Marvel Comics is partnering with Kadokawa for upcoming manga adaptations. tokitokoro shared several designs of Spider-Man, Daredevil, and Punisher on Saturday, and confirmed serialization will start before the ...
Nene Azuki's Mii-chan and Miss Yamada Manga Gets Anime in 2027
Series centers on 2 women who work in host club in Shinjuku
― Flag Pictures announced on Sunday that Nene Azuki's Mii-chan and Miss Yamada (Mii-chan and Yamada-san) manga is getting an anime adaptation that will debut in 2027. Azuki drew a celebration illustration for the announcement. Seven Seas will publish the series in English starting with the first volume on December 8, and it describes the sto...
Kodansha USA Licenses The Pool, Subaru and Subaru, Kraken Mare, 5 More Manga
The Cat and Dog's Nine-Tailed Lives, Rega in the Sleeping Forest, Meaheim, more also licensed
― Kodansha USA Publishing announced new manga licenses during its panel at San Diego Comic-Con International on Saturday. The company also announced it will release a box set of the first six volumes of Saka Mikami's The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity manga in spring 2027.The newly announced manga licen...
Shiori's Diary's Tsuya Tsuya Launches New Manga
Tsuya Tsuya to launch Akatsuki no Logos spinoff of Rakujitsu no Pathos manga on August 18
― This year's eighth issue of Akita Shoten's Young Champion Retsu magazine announced on Tuesday that manga creator Tsuya Tsuya will launch a new manga titled Akatsuki no Logos (Logos of the Dawn) in the magazine's next issue on August 18. The manga is a new spinoff of Tsuya Tsuya's ongoing Rakujitsu no Pathos (P...
Shintaro Kago's 'Blood Harvest' Short Story Manga Wins Eisner Award
Akira manga wins award for Best Archival/Collection Project
― The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards announced the winners of this year's awards on Friday evening during San Diego Comic-Con 2026. Sanho's Purgatory Funeral Cakes won the Best U.S. Edition of International Material–Asia award. Dark Horse Comics published the work and Danny Lim translated the work. The other nominees for the award this ye...
Yen Press Licenses 'Watching the Angel Sleep, Drowning in Bed Together' Yuri Light Novel; 9 Manga
#ImLookingForZombies, Mane Mane Nichi Nichi, Champignon Witch, other manga licensed
― Yen Press announced at its panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 on Friday that it has licensed one light novel and nine manga titles.Title: Watching the Angel Sleep, Drowning in Bed TogetherCreators: Tetsuto Uesu (story), Minori Chigusa (illustration)Summary: Ayana Yukihira is a second-year in high school, and after he...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, July 19-25
Bad Girl anime; Alice in Borderland Retry, Taika's Reason manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Bad Girl BDPlease Sentai Filmworks US$41.99 July 21 Girl's High BDCite Media Blasters US$24.99 July 21 Otoboku - Maidens Are Falling for Me! BDAnimeNewsNetwork Media Blasters US$24.99 July 21 World War Blue BDPlease Media Blasters US$19.99 July 21 Yamibo BDPlease Media Bla...
Udon Ent. Licenses Hiromi Matsuo's Department Store Waltz, Rondo Manga
Company also licenses Belles Ruelles manga anthology, Spy x Family anime artbook
― Udon Entertainment revealed at its panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday that it has licensed Hiromi Matsuo's Department Store Waltz (Hyakkaten Waltz) and Rondo: The Ladies' Graphic Magazine manga. Department Store Waltz is an all-color manga and illustration book set in an early 20th century department store in a pro...
You're Way Too Cheeky, Chigaya-kun! Volume 1 Manga Review
It may not be an innovative shoujo romance, but it is a very nice one, comfortable like a peanut butter sandwich.
― Romance, particularly YA romance, which encompasses shoujo manga, has a reputation for being formulaic. We all know the basics: ordinary girl, extraordinary boy, he's awful to her, she eventually falls for him. Sometimes there's an element of one of them “saving” the other, often becaus...
Summer 2026 Manga Guide
You met her in anime, now see the real her in the source manga for Mistress Kanon is Devilishly Easy! Plus a new cat manga from Cat Manga Creator Extraordinaire, Pandania!
― Welcome to Anime News Network's Summer 2026 Manga Guide! You may have seen one of our seasonal Anime Preview Guides, where a team of critics writes up each new anime television premiere as it airs at the beginning of a season. N...
Manga Mavericks Licenses Our Insignificant Justice Manga, Launches Independent Manga Alliance Venture
Independent Manga Alliance to link indie creators, small publishers to larger partner publishers, distributors
― Manga Mavericks Books announced during its panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday that it has licensed Rin Kawano's Our Insignificant Justice (Toru ni Taranai Bokura no Seigi) and will release it in print and digitally in March 2027. Manga Mavericks describes the manga: One day, a singer...
Mahjong Pros Licenses Bird, Akayoroshi Manga
Both manga launch in English physically/digitally in November 2026
― Mahjong set company Mahjong Pros' Mahjong Pros Publishing imprint announced at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday that it has licensed the following manga:Title: Bird: Mahjong's Deadliest vs The Master Illusionist (Bird: Saikyō Bainin vs. Tensai Magician)Creators: Hiromi Aoyama (writer), Kazutoshi Yamane (artist)Release: November 2026 ...
Yen Press Licenses 'Let's Begin, a Battle Without the Hero,' The Weakling Who Died a Million Times Light Novels; The Dragon Prince's Ill-Mated Betrothal Manga
Also: audiobook of Wolf Children: Ame & Yuki novel announced
― Yen Press announced on Thursday that it has licensed two light novel series under its Yen On imprint, and one manga title. Yen Press also announced the audiobook of the novel adaptation of Mamoru Hosoda's Wolf Children: Ame & Yuki film, under its Yen Audio imprint.Title: Let's Begin, a Battle Without the Hero vol. 1 light novelCreators: T...
Beat & Motion Volumes 1-6 Manga Review
This charming romantic comedy strikes at the heart of being a working creative and dating one too!
― I initially stumbled upon Naoki Fujita's Beat & Motion in the first few days of January '25—not long before the series came to an end. Despite the less-than-opportune timing, I saw Beat & Motion as a solid little comic about rediscovering your creative passions and the doldrums that come with pursuing...
Exclusive: Titan Manga Licenses LastBoss LoveDeath, The Rabbit Circle
Titles slated for April 2027
― Titan Manga revealed to ANN on Thursday that it will publish the following manga: Title: LastBoss LoveDeath Author: Yoshikazu Kuwajima, Takahiro Seguchi Release Date: April 6, 2027 Pre-Order: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Forbidden Planet Summary: High school girls Fūka Nagisa, Julie Yūki and Kanon Amamiya never expected their ordinary lives to end with extraordinary powers....
Kusunoki's Flunking Her High School Glow-Up Manga Gets TV Anime
Yūto Uemura, Tomori Kusunoki star in anime at Passione, Hayabusa Film
― DMM Pictures announced on Thursday that Mitsuki Mii's Kusunoki's Flunking Her High School Glow-Up (Kusunoki-san wa Kōkō Debut ni Shippai Shite Iru) manga is getting a television anime adaptation. The manga will star Yūto Uemura as Keisuke Shizuki and Tomori Kusunoki as Shizuka Kusunoki. Midori Yui (episode director for Carole & T...
Yellow Tanabe's Kai-hen Wizards Manga Resumes on July 29
Manga went on hiatus on February 9
― Manga creator Yellow Tanabe announced on Tuesday that her Kai-hen Wizards (Kaihen no Mahōtsukai) manga will resume in this year's 35th issue of Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine on July 29. The manga went on hiatus on February 9. The manga previously went on hiatus in January 2025, and returned in April 2025. The manga then went on hiatus again in June 2025 and retur...
Liar Game: The Last Game Manga Ends
Manga to be compiled as 20th volume of Liar Game manga on October 19
― The August issue of Shueisha's Grand Jump Mecha magazine published the final chapter of Shinobu Kaitani's Liar Game: The Last Game manga on Wednesday. The manga will be compiled as the 20th volume of the original Liar Game manga, and will ship on October 19.【今月の #グランドジャンプめちゃ】★アニメ化記念 むちゃ＆めちゃ横断短期集中連載コミックス２０巻、１０月１９日（月）発売予定！最終話#LIARGA...
ippatu's Shōjōhime Manga Moves to YanMaga Web on August 2
Manga with new interpretation of Journey to the West story launched in December 2025
― This year's 34th issue of Kodansha's Young Magazine announced on Tuesday that ippatu's Shōjōhime (Monkey Princess) manga will move to Kodansha's YanMaga Web website, where it is simultaneously serialized, on August 2. The manga will also start its new arc in its next chapter. The manga simultaneously launched in Y...
Mutsumi Aoki Launches New Seinaru Hime no Kakushigoto Manga
Seinaru Hime no Kakushigoto debuts on August 18
― The September issue of Ichijinsha's Comic Yurihime magazine announced last Thursday that Mutsumi Aoki will launch a new series titled Seinaru Hime no Kakushigoto (The Holy Princess' Secret Affair) in the October issue on August 18.The story follows a magic-wielding princess and a serious knight as they embark on a journey to sainthood.Aoki ended the O...
Heisei Haizan-hei ☆ Sumire-chan Manga Goes on Hiatus Due to Author's Maternity Leave
Satomi U goes on maternity leave between July-October
― This year's 34th issue of Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine announced on Tuesday that Satomi U will take a maternity leave between mid-July to mid-October. Her Heisei Haizan-hei ☆ Sumire-chan manga will take a break during that time. The story follows the 31-year-old failed idol Sumire, who is convinced by her high school student cousin to relea...
Jagaan's Kensuke Nishida Launches New Manga
Yūsha Yukio debuts on August 19
― The August issue of Shueisha's Ultra Jump magazine announced on Friday that Kensuke Nishida will launch a new series titled Yūsha Yukio (Hero Yukio) in the next issue on August 19. The dark fantasy isekai story follows the hero Yukio, who has been the strongest hero from birth and the luckiest man in the world. Kaneshiro and Nishida launched the Jagaan manga in Shoga...
Pumpkin Night Manga Resumes Serialization on August 19
Manga went on hiatus in April 2025 to allow artist to recover health
― Manga artist Seima Taniguchi announced on their X (formerly Twitter) account last Friday that their and author Masaya Hokazono's Pumpkin Night manga will resume serialization on August 19, over a year after it went on hiatus. The manga went on hiatus in April 2025 to allow Taniguchi to recover their health. Manga Planet publishes ...
Drawn Deep Manga Ends
Series debuted in May 2025
― Sūji Hanabusa announced on X (formerly Twitter) on July 5 that the Drawn Deep (Ayashi Michizure) manga ended with the 13th chapter, which launched on online platforms on the same day. Hanabusa shared an illustration commemorating the release. Kodansha USA publishes the series in English and describes the story: Feeling like a fish out of water aſter moving to his mother...
Sakamoto Days Manga Heads to Climax
Manga started "final battle" in August 2025
― This year's 34th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Tuesday that Yuuto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days manga is heading to its climax. The manga started its "final battle" in August 2025. Suzuki published a one-shot titled "Sakamoto" in Shueisha's Jump Giga in December 2019, and then launched the main manga in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine i...
Summer 2026 Manga Guide
Come learn about wild animals the BL way with Wild Love: A BL Guide to the Animal Kingdom! Yes, really.
― Welcome to Anime News Network's Summer 2026 Manga Guide! You may have seen one of our seasonal Anime Preview Guides, where a team of critics writes up each new anime television premiere as it airs at the beginning of a season. Now, doing something like that for manga is tricky - there's no equiv...
Kino's Journey, Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online's Keiichi Sigsawa Writes 1st Original Manga
Sigsawa, artist Hayato Asaki launch new manga Kemono-tachi no Peregrinatio on July 17
― Shogakukan's Weekly CoroCoro Comic online magazine launched a new manga by writer Keiichi Sigsawa (Kino's Journey) and artist Hayato Asaki titled Kemono-tachi no Peregrinatio (Peregrinatio Bestiarum or The Beasts' Wandering), on Friday. This is the first original manga written by Sigsawa. The manga's story is set ...
Jujutsu Kaisen Ranks #1 on Bookscan's June Adult Graphic Novel List in U.S.
17 manga volumes including Chainsaw Man, Gachiakuta, The Summer Hikaru Died, Witch Hat Atelier, One Piece, Demon Slayer, Dandadan, Blue Lock, The Apothecary Diaries make list
― The 30th volume of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga ranked at #1 on Circana BookScan's Top 20 adult graphic novels list for June. This month's list featured 17 manga volumes, including: #1 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen vo...
Ghost Mikawa's Mercenary Sisters Novel Gets Manga Adaptation
Ka Sakana launches manga adaptation on Tuesday
― Kadokawa's Comic Newtype online manga magazine announced on July 16 that manga artist Ka Sakana (name romanization not confirmed) will launch the manga adaptation of Ghost Mikawa's Mercenary Sisters (Shimai Yōhei) novel on Tuesday. The manga's story centers on the daily life of two sisters not related by blood, but who trust each other. 17-year-old roo...
Flower and Asura Manga Ends in August
Coming-of-age series launched in June 2021, inspired anime in January 2025
― The August issue of Shueisha's Ultra Jump magazine announced on Friday that writer Ayano Takeda and artist Musshu will end their Flower and Asura (Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku) manga in the magazine's next issue on August 19.The manga's coming-of-age story is set in Tonakishima, a small island with a population of 600. Hana...
Jump Magazine Apologizes to Fans Unable to Buy Issue With Blue Box Finale, One Piece Card
Apologies come after issue sells out in stores, reportedly due to some buyers reselling card for profit
― Blue Box manga creator Kōji Miura issued an apology in a now deleted X (formerly Twitter) post on Tuesday to her fans, who could not purchase the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine issue that shipped on Monday. This year's 33rd issue of the magazine included the final chapter of Blue Box … and a One Pi...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, July 12-18
Witch Watch, DAN DA DAN anime; Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury—Vanadis Heart, Star Wars Visions: Tsukumo manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You Season 2 BDPlease Crunchyroll US$69.98 July 14 DAN DA DAN Season 2 BDCite Shout! Studios US$54.98 July 14 DAN DA DAN Season 2 Collector's Editio...
Seven Seas to Release Ultraman by Kazuo Umezz: The Classic Manga Collection
Company releases 1966 manga in large-trim hardcover in July 2027
― Seven Seas announced on Friday that it has licensed Kazuo Umezz's (or Kazuo Umezu) Ultraman manga. The company will release the series in large-trim hardcover as Ultraman by Kazuo Umezz: The Classic Manga Collection in July 2027. The company describes the story:
Serialized with the 1966 TV broadcast, the classic sci-fi hit Ultraman by...
ANN Manga and Novel Summer Reading List 2026
Remember those summer reading lists you used to get as a kid? While they could have a few gems, for the most part, they weren't all that exciting. But what if your teachers had given you manga and light novels to read?
― Remember those summer reading lists you used to get as a kid? While they could have a few gems, for the most part, they weren't all that exciting. But what if your teachers had give...
Manga Plus Adds Tabireco's Baby Road Trippers Manga
Manga launched in August 2024
― Shueisha's Manga Plus platform added Tabireco's Baby Road Trippers (Baby Shachū Hackers) manga on Thursday. The manga's first 20 chapters are available immediately.Manga Plus describes the manga:“I find school kinda stifling.” Fuji Yonagi is a high school girl who struggles to fit in with her class and finds school a bit stifling. Fuji has been “car camping” in her bac...
Kei Sanbe Launches Aria's Adventures in Miracleland Manga
Manga centers on girl who can't fit in who wakes up on seemingly uninhabited island
― Kadokawa's Comic Newtype digital magazine revealed on Thursday that Kei Sanbe is launching a new manga titled Aria's Adventures in Miracleland (Kiseki no Shima no Aria) on Friday. The first chapter is available on the KadoComi website.The manga centers on a girl who can't seem to fit in anywhere, and who only trusts...
Kingdom of Quartz Volumes 2-5 Manga Review
BOMHAT’s world is well thought out and existentially horrifying if one considers its details too closely.
― It's been over two years since I reviewed the first volume of Canadian author BOMHAT's gorgeous dark fantasy manga A Kingdom of Quartz, and re-reading it to prepare for reviewing its remaining four volumes reminded me of why I loved it so much in the first place. Thankfully, the author (mostly)...
Hiroshi Takashige, Tatsumi Hitomoji's The Last Terran 1-Shot Manga from Young Magazine US Starts Serialization on August 20
Original one-shot debuted in special Young Magazine US English issue
― The August issue of Kodansha's Monthly Young Magazine announced on Thursday Hiroshi Takashige and Tatsumi Hitomoji's manga THE LAST TERRAN from the special Young Magazine US English issue will launch as a series in the September issue on August 20.Takashige and Hitomoji launched the original one-shot as part of Kodansha's special ...
Shū Okimoto, Koichi Suzuki's Hyōyomi no Victoria Manga Ends in 2 Chapters
Series from The Drops of God artist debuted in June 2024
― This year's 33rd issue of Kodansha's Morning magazine announced on Thursday artist Shu Okimoto and writer Koichi Suzuki's Hyōyomi no Victoria (Vote Counter Victoria) manga will end in two chapters.The story revolves around an election consultant named Tsubasa and a hopeful new politician named Kenzō. Together, they hope to defeat the mayor wh...
Digimon Franchise Gets Digimon Eggs Manga on October 3
Manga centers on boy conducting independent research project about Digimon
― The August issue of Shueisha's Saikyo Jump magazine revealed on July 3 that Ayumu Minato will launch a new manga for the Digimon franchise titled Digimon Eggs in the magazine's November issue on October 3. The magazine teases the manga's story as centering on a boy working on an independent research project about Digimon, wh...
Yūgo Kobayashi's New Manga Delayed Again, Aoashi Brotherfoot Spinoff Manga Changes to Weekly Serialization
Kobayashi plans to finish Aoashi Brotherfoot in 6 volumes
― The official X/Twitter account for Yūgo Kobayashi's Aoashi manga revealed on Thursday that the start of his planned new manga has been pushed back by six months, due to some circumstances. In addition, Aoashi Brotherfoot, the spinoff to the Aoashi manga, will be serialized weekly starting this month in Shogakukan's Weekly Big Comic Spirits m...
Inio Asano Spends 1 Month Creating 3D Rural Town for 1-Chapter Manga
Asano: “I haven't completed a single page of the draft yet!”
― Manga creator Inio Asano reported on Monday that he had spent a month creating a three-dimensional rural town for a manga project that is one chapter long. An X (formerly Twitter) post by Asano includes a nearly two-minute-long video highlighting the rural town. The video features a home, rest area, and rice fields. Asano added, “I haven'...
Ryuta Amazume's Sefure Manga Ends
Series debuted in March 2019
― This year's 15th issue of Shonengahosha's Young King magazine announced on Wednesday that Ryuta Amazume's Sefure manga series will end in the next issue on July 27.The "sex and romance" story centers on two "sex friends." Although their relationship initially focuses on their bodies, they gradually start to feel something more for each other.Amazume launched the series ...
'There, Beneath the Water' Author Kaiko Fuyumushi Launches New Manga
Fuyumushi launched Kagami yo Kagami yo manga on July 3
― GOTcorporation's Comic MeDu manga website launched on July 3 a new manga by Kaiko Fuyumushi titled Kagami yo Kagami yo (mirror, mirror on the wall.) The manga centers on Hina, a girl raised by her mother like a "princess." Hina goes to the same university as her mother. She gradually notices how differently she was raised and how the people th...
FLIPFLOPs' Darwin's Game ~Flag Game~ Spinoff Novel Gets Manga Adaptation
Guuno draws manga launching in October
― The August issue of Akita Shoten's Bessatsu Shōnen Champion magazine announced on Wednesday that FLIPFLOPs' Darwin's Game ~Flag Game~ spinoff novel is getting a manga adaptation. The manga will launch in the magazine's November issue, which will ship in October. Guuno is drawing the manga. The novel's story centers on the past of Shuka and Rein that was not de...
From Superfan to Stepsister Manga Listed to End with 10th Volume
Manga's 10th volume ships on September 18
― Retailers are listing Sae Kumanami's From Superfan to Stepsister (Oshi ga Ani ni Narimashita) manga to end with the 10th compiled book volume, which ships on September 18.Manga Up! Global publishes the series in English and describes the story:When my mom announced her remarriage, I knew I would be getting a stepbrother. But to my surprise, it was my idol, ...
The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest Manga Listed to End with 36th Volume
Manga adaptation launched in 2017
― Retailers are listing the 36th compiled book volume of LIVER JAM&POPO's manga adaptation of Shinkoshoto's The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest (Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja) light novel series as the final one for the series. The 36th volume will ship on September 11.Square Enix Manga & Books is publishing the manga adaptation by LIVER JAM&POPO (Friendly Land)...
Manga Plus Releases 'Soon, You'll Paint Your Heart Out' Manga in English
Series debuted on December 4
― Manga Plus added Neguse Okita's Soon, You'll Paint Your Heart Out (Yagate Efude o Utsuroshi Kimi wa) manga in English on Wednesday. The first five chapters are available to read as of press time.Manga Plus describes the story:Airi Aikawa is a manga artist grinding away to make a living. Her childhood friend, Hinoki, is a few years younger and used to be her art student....
The Prescience of Masamune Shirow's Ghost in the Shell
When does science fiction start becoming reality? Kevin Cormack takes a trip through Masamune Shirow's Ghost in the Shell to ascertain how much of its tech is on its way to the real world.
― There's a truism about science fiction in that it tends to say more about the era in which it was written than about the future it attempts to describe. The original 1960s Star Trek, for example, trailblazed con...
Natsume & Natsume Volume 2-10 Manga Review
They say looks can be deceiving, but actions also speak louder than words, and Natsume's actions far overshadow his intimidating demeanor.
― The "scary guy who actually has a heart of gold" trope has been done a lot, and I'll fault Natsume & Natsume for it because it occasionally falls into the predictable narrative beats often associated with that setup. There are parts in these volumes where Natsum...
Manga Creator Ryoichiro Kezuka Dies
Record Journey manga creator died in late May
― The official X/Twitter account for Kadokawa's Aokishi magazine revealed on Wednesday that manga creator Ryoichiro Kezuka died in late May. Kezuka launched the Record Journey (Onban Kikō) manga in Aokishi magazine in 2021. Titan Manga is releasing the manga in English. Kezuka initially self-published his Otomachi Record manga series. Kadokawa later publi...
Chiho Saitō's VS Lupin Manga Ends
Manga based on original thief Arsène Lupin by French novelist Maurice Leblanc launched in 2012
― The summer issue of Shogakukan's Zōkan Flowers magazine published the final chapter of Chiho Saitō's VS Lupin manga on Tuesday. The manga, based on the original thief Arsène Lupin by French novelist Maurice Leblanc, launched in the inaugural issue of Zōkan Flowers in 2012. The manga follows the world-fam...
Harukana Receive's Nyoijizai Launches New Manga
Nyoijizai launched Shinkon Dakedo Captain no Kanojo to wa Mada Yarenai manga on July 11
― Manga author Nyoijizai launched a new manga titled Shinkon Dakedo Captain no Kanojo to wa Mada Yarenai (I'm newly married, but I still can't have sex with the captain's girlfriend) on Kadokawa's Dra Dra Sharp# online manga magazine last Saturday. The manga centers on newlywed couple Yūto and Asuka. Asuka, a prof...
Manga Creator matoba Launches New Fantasy Series on August 12
Author of 'Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included' launches Eden no Tō manga
― The August issue of Square Enix's Monthly Shonen Gangan magazine revealed last Friday that manga creator matoba will launch a new series titled Eden no Tō: Luluchikakunia to Tō no Meikyū (Tower of Eden: Luluchikakunia and the Tower Labyrinth) in the magazine's next issue on August 12. The manga will have a color o...
Real Girl's Mao Nanami Launches New Manga on July 26
Manga adapts Ryō Midorikawa's Tensei Hakushaku Lilina no Kekkon novel
― Mao Nanami announced on July 4 that she will launch a manga adaptation of Ryō Midorikawa's Tensei Hakushaku Lilina no Kekkon (The Marriage of the Reincarnated Countess Lilina) light novel in Square Enix's Gangan Online service on July 26.-ˏˋ🩷新連載予告🩷ˎˊ˗『ガンガンONLINE』アプリで７/２６（日）新連載が始まります『転生伯爵リリーナの結婚～イケメン公爵様の虫除け係!?～』原作：翠川稜先生婚活ボロ負け令嬢の人生...
After God Manga Takes Break
Series debuted in 2021
― Sumi Eno announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday that the After God manga will take a break following the early access release of chapters 106-107.Comikey publishes the series in English and describes the story:Japan has been invaded by Gods, leaving giant Danger Zones where once were cityscapes. While patrolling the area, Anti-God researcher Tokinaga discovers Kamikura W...
The Saintess Recruited a Doting King Husband Manga Ends
Manga adaptation debuted in 2023
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Square Enix's Manga Up! platform announced on Saturday that Coma Hashii's manga adaptation of Yuuri Seo's The Saintess Recruited a Doting King Husband (Seijo ga "Amayakashite Kureru Yasashii Danna-sama" o Boshū Shitara Kokuō Heika ga Rikkōho Shitekita) novel series is ending with the 24th chapter. The platform began publ...
Aguri Kurita's Midari ni Tsukasete wa Narimasen Manga Ends
Series debuted in November 2024
― The August issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Dragon Age magazine published the final chapter of Aguri Kurita's Midari ni Tsukasete wa Narimasen (Don't Get Recklessly Possessed) series on July 9. The second compiled book volume will ship in September. The series follows unemployed "Yes Man" Yasushi Sugahara who encounters a ghost that looks identitical to the female colleg...
Blue Summer Haze Manga Ends in 5th Volume
Dondon launched manga in December 2023; 5th volume to ship in winter 2027
― The fourth compiled book volume of Dondon's Blue Summer Haze manga announced on Monday that the manga will end in its fifth volume in winter 2027. The fourth volume of the manga shipped early on Comic Cmoa on Sunday, but was released on other retail outlets on Monday. Kodansha USA publishes the manga in English and describes ...
How to Grill Our Love Manga Ends
Series debuted in 2020, ends on Thursday
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Shiori Hanatsuka's How to Grill Our Love (Yaiteru Futari) manga confirmed on Monday that Kodansha's Comic Days platform will publish the final chapter on Thursday. Kodansha USA publishes the series in English and describes the story: Dating can be tough when you nerd out over barbecue. Kenta, a practical pitmast...
Ryūki Ōnuma, Hikari Komaru's Doggo Manga Ends
Series debuted in August 2024
― Ryūki Ōnuma and Hikari Komaru's Doggo (Innu) manga ended with its 74th chapter on the YanMaga Web site on Saturday. The final chapter stated both authors are currently preparing a new work. Seven Seas publishes the series in English and describes the story: Asakusa's a big, scary place for a little pug all on his own. Or so high school student Sally thinks when she fin...
Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, More Manga Rank on NYT July Bestseller List
― The 30th volume of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga ranked at #3 on The New York Times' monthly Graphic Books and Manga bestseller list released in early July. The manga on this month's list include: #3 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 30 #4 — Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man volume 21 #10 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 1 #12 — Kei Urana's Gachiakuta volume 1 #15 — Mokumokuren's Th...
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Manga Resumes on August 18
Iro Aida's manga entered hiatus in November 2025
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Square Enix's G-Fantasy magazine announced on Monday that Iro Aida's Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun (Jibaku Shōnen Hanako-kun) manga will resume in the September issue releasing on August 18. The manga entered a hiatus in the magazine's December 2025 issue on November 18, due to Aida's medical treatment for an u...
Enma Akiyama's Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi. Gets TV Anime
Senpai is an Otokonoko director Shinsuke Yanagi helms anime at feel. animation studio
― Kadokawa announced on Monday the television anime adaptation of Enma Akiyama's Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi. (Noa is My Senior, and My Friend.) manga, and revealed the anime's teaser visual and main staff members.The manga's story centers on Rihito Ōtsuka — a laid-back and unbothered guy, and an employee in a game comp...
Amekiri's 'Chotto Matō yo, Harutora-kun' BL Manga Gets Live-Action Series
Masaya Sakuragi, Tsubasa Nakagawa star in August 13 series
― Shinshokan's Dear Plus label announced on Saturday Amekiri's Chotto Matō yo, Harutora-kun (Wait a second, Harutora-kun) boys-love manga will get a live-action series on August 13. The series will air on MBS and other channels.The series stars Masaya Sakuragi (left in photo above) as Harutora Kurobe and Tsubasa Nakagawa (right above) as Sui ...
Umihoshi Nanai's Kizuguchi to Hōtai Manga Gets TV Anime in January 2027
J.C. Staff animates romantic comedy series about daughter of yakuza boss, her caretaker
― J.C. Staff announced on Monday that it is producing a television anime adaptation of Umihoshi Nanai's Kizuguchi to Hōtai (Wound and Bandage) manga that will debut in January 2027. The staff revealed two visuals, with the second visual being a "weak loving" version. The anime will air on ABC and TV Asahi's ANiMAZ...
Kōji Miura's Blue Box Manga Ends
Series that debuted in 2021 has 10 million copies in circulation
― This year's 33rd issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine published the final chapter of Kōji Miura's Blue Box manga on Monday. The 27th volume will ship on October 2 and the 28th and final volume will ship on December 4.Shueisha's MANGA Plus service publishes the manga in English digitally, and describes the story:Taiki Inomat...
Code Geass, Gundam Wing Crossover Manga Launches
Tomofumi Ogasawara draws Shin Kidō Senki Gundam W x Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch: Minuet Zero manga
― Tomofumi Ogasawara launched the previously announced official crossover manga between Code Geass and Gundam Wing, titled Shin Kidō Senki Gundam W x Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch - Minuet Zero (Mobile Suit Gundam Wing x Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - Minuet Zero), on Kadokawa's KadoComi p...
emaqi Adds Pierrot-Man, Barefaced, 2 More Manga
Service also adds The Isekai Reincarnation Sketchbook of Hundred Burger-chan, Beyond the Heavens manga in English
― AI localization company Orange Inc. announced on Thursday that it will release the following manga titles in English on its e-bookstore service "emaqi" on the following dates:Title: Pierrot-Man (volumes 1-3)
Creators: Shingo Honda (story), Shinsuke Takahashi (art)
Release date: July 10...
Nao Maita's Shining! Manga Ends in 2 Chapters
Series that debuted in 2023 centers on elementary school girl who meets popular actor
― The August issue of Shogakukan's Ciao magazine announced on July 3 Nao Maita's Shining! manga will end in two more chapters, not including the chapter published on July 3.The manga centers on a very normal elementary school girl named Nene, whose door to an unimaginable fate opens after she meets the very popular ...
WITCH X WITCH: Kamome Shirahama and Dana Terrace Share Their Love of Fantasy at Kodansha House
Witch Hat Atelier and The Owl House creators sit down for a one-of-a-kind discussion
― Sixty fans of The Owl House and Witch Hat Atelier joined under one roof for a special Q&A session with creators Dana Terrace and Kamome Shirahama. After many years of mutual admiration, the two fantasy writers had a public discussion about each other's work. Shirahama wore her usual Iguin cosplay while Terrace donn...
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