Manga

Nankai Trough Kyodai Jishin Manga on Short Hiatus as Artist Kumichi Yoshizuki Prioritizes Health The creator of the realistic disaster manga Nankai Trough Kyodai Jishin (Nankai Trough Megathrust Earthquake) has announced a brief publishing hiatus to focus on their health. Artist Kumichi Yoshizuki revealed the decision after consulting medical professionals, estimating the break will last […]

Shiro Kuroi’s Dragon Hunt Tribe (Ryūkari no Nato) has reached a definitive conclusion: the series wrapped with its fifth compiled volume when it shipped in France this week. For fans who followed Kuroi’s distinct blend of monster-hunting action, character-driven stakes, and crisp artwork, the news marks the end of a brief but memorable run. Below […]

Great news for fans of quiet, heartfelt romance: Suu Morishita’s A Sign of Affection (Yubisaki to Renren) has surpassed 7.8 million copies in circulation worldwide. The milestone underscores the series’ growing appeal thanks to its delicate portrayal of young love, communication barriers, and the everyday moments that make relationships meaningful. Below we break down what […]

Yen Press has quietly curated an eclectic November slate packed with fresh manga and light novels that span dystopian cyberpunk, cozy rom-coms, spine-tingling horror, and sweeping fantasy epics. From a Cold War that never ended in Moscow 2160 to heartwarming height-gap romance in My Girlfriend is a Colossal Cutie, this license drop gives readers a […]

Monthly CoroCoro Comics shocked readers on May 15, 2026 with a bold new series: Horo-Beat — a 66-page opening chapter that throws yokai, human courage, and high-energy tag-team battles into the spotlight. Crafted by a notable creative lineup (original story and structure by Shigenobu Matsumoto with art by Akira Tsuruta, scenario support from Tsutomu Sasajima […]

Square Enix’s Young Gangan magazine published the final chapter of Haru Hisakawa’s Takara Shimai manga in its 11th issue, bringing the heartfelt financial comedy about sisters Niina and Mana to a close. Launched in January 2025 on Manga UP! Global, the series captured readers with an unusual premise — a sudden multi-hundred-million-yen windfall — and […]

Yuu Yoshinaga Announces New Manga “Saredo, Futari wa Kusare En” — Debut in Betsucomi on June 12 Fans of Yuu Yoshinaga have reason to celebrate: the June issue of Shogakukan’s Betsucomi magazine revealed that Yoshinaga will debut a brand-new series titled Saredo, Futari wa Kusare En (Even So, We Have an Undesirable, Yet Inseparable Love) […]

Fans of Ōhashi Hirai’s sports drama The Days of Diamond (Diamond no Kōzai) have reason to celebrate: Young Jump has confirmed the manga will resume serialization in the magazine’s 27th issue on June 4. After a series of pauses and careful planning around compiled volume releases, the series is returning to its steady run — […]

Naoki Oki’s gritty new manga set in the shadowy fringes of a ruined metropolis is carving out attention for its raw storytelling and haunting visuals. Set on the outskirts of the crime-infested Dead City, the story centers on Aiboba and a band of orphans who are forced to survive in a world that seems to […]

The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards have once again put the spotlight on manga, with an impressive slate of nominees reflecting the medium’s artistic range and international reach. This year’s shortlist includes slice-of-life masterpieces, experimental short stories, acclaimed graphic memoirs, and archival projects that celebrate manga’s history—underscoring how Japanese comics continue to shape the global […]