AI localization company Orange Inc. has quietly expanded its digital reading ecosystem with the launch of emaqi Premium — a paid monthly subscription tier for its emaqi e-bookstore app. Announced alongside a seven-day free trial for new users, emaqi Premium aims to combine affordable pricing with AI-powered localization and a smoother reading experience for global […]
Manga
Sora o Matotte Manga Ends July 15 — Shinya Komi
Long-running manga creator Shinya Komi has confirmed that his Sora o Matotte (To Drape Over the Sky) series will conclude imminently. Komi announced on July 2, 2026 that the manga will finish in the next issue of Shueisha’s Grand Jump magazine, which is scheduled for release on July 15, 2026. Below we break down the […]
Tokyopop Licenses: All-Guy Mixer, Reclusive Consort & Mr. Mitsuya — Manga News
At Anime Expo, Tokyopop dropped a fresh wave of licenses spanning romance, fantasy, BL, webtoons, and adaptations from virtual talent — a lineup that will broaden any manga or webtoon shelf. Below we break down each announced title, what makes it worth your attention, and which readers are likely to fall for these stories. Tokyopop’s […]
Kuma Licenses Ogeretsu Tanaka’s BL Manga Mermaid Prince
Big news from Anime Expo: publisher KUMA has officially licensed Ogeretsu Tanaka’s boys-love (BL) manga Mermaid Prince. Announced during the “Manga Licensing with DENPA and KUMA Books” panel, the manga’s premise — a cash-strapped young man asked to father a child with an endangered male mermaid for a huge payout — immediately grabbed attention for […]
Seven Seas Licenses 15 Manga, Including My Sword Saint Master Is Too Cute to Live With! and Hate Me, But Let Me Stay
Seven Seas Entertainment shook up its licensing lineup during its recent Anime Expo industry panel, announcing an expansive slate of manga, light novels, webtoons, and genre-specific titles that span romance, fantasy, BL, GL, danmei, and more. Whether you follow light novels, manhwa, or digital-first manga releases, this new roster promises something for readers across tastes […]
Inklore Licenses “Ikoku Nikki” Manga by Tomoko Yamashita
Inklore has officially picked up Tomoko Yamashita’s tender, quietly moving manga Ikoku Nikki for English print release — with the first volume scheduled to arrive in summer 2027. The series, known internationally under the anime title Journal with Witch, has already expanded beyond the printed page into live-action and animated adaptations, and Yamashita’s gentle exploration […]
J-Novel Club Announces 7 Light Novel, 2 Manga Licenses & 13 Print Releases
J-Novel Club used its Anime Expo panel to unveil a major slate of new English licenses — seven light novels and two manga — plus an expanded print release schedule covering late 2026 through early 2027. For fans of isekai twists, villainess-led revenge, and tender coming-of-age stories, this announcement delivers a little something for everyone. […]
Dark Horse Licenses “The Sky Is But One Roof of the World” and Lovecraft’s “The Haunter of the Dark” Manga
Dark Horse Manga has unveiled a strong spring 2027 release slate that will excite longtime manga readers and collectors alike. From a deluxe reissue of a controversial sci-fi classic to lavish artbook-style editions and a masterful Lovecraft adaptation, these licensed titles promise stellar production values and carefully considered translations. Below we break down each release, […]
Yen Press Licenses Planarian Humans, Takane‑san, Arashi‑chan, Zeta Gundam Define & More
At Anime Expo’s recent panel, Yen Press unveiled a fresh slate of manga and light novel licenses that span genres from cozy culinary fantasy to tense body-horror survival and classic mecha reinventions. Here’s a detailed, SEO-friendly breakdown of each announcement, why it matters for readers and collectors, and where to keep an eye out when […]
Defying Kurosaki-kun Live-Action Series Announced
Defying Kurosaki-kun Live-Action Series Headed to Fuji TV On Demand The beloved shōjo romantic-comedy Defying Kurosaki-kun (Kurosaki-kun no Iinari ni Nante Naranai) is getting a new live-action series adaptation set to debut on Fuji TV On Demand. While the announcement confirmed the adaptation, Fuji TV and the production team have not yet released casting, staff, […]









