Big news for Danmachi fans: Monthly Big Gangan has officially announced that Fujino Ōmori’s spinoff light novel Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Astrea Record will receive a manga adaptation. The new series, illustrated by Karu Yoneshiro, debuts in the magazine’s June issue on May 25 and launches with […]
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Nekomata Shirushi no Somemonoya-san Manga by Yumi Unita Ends in April
Yumi Unita has announced that her latest slice-of-life manga, Nekomata Shirushi no Somemonoya-san (The Dye House with the Nekomata Mark), will conclude in the next issue of Takeshobo’s Manga Life Original on April 11. Launched in November 2023, the series has drawn attention for its gentle tone, handcrafted aesthetics, and the warm way it blends […]
Crossed Hearts’ Glam Beat! Licenses Yuri Manga “Afternoon Tea for Two”
Crossed Hearts, a California-based global English publisher, has added a cozy slice-of-life yuri title to its growing Glam Beat! imprint: Mei Fujimatsu and Satsuki Haru’s Afternoon Tea for Two (Futari de Afternoon Tea wo). Announced alongside artwork from the official announcement, this license strengthens Glam Beat!’s focus on Japanese yuri, Chinese baihe, and Korean girls’ […]
Yoshikazu Yasuhiko’s Giniro no Michi Ends March 19; Acting Out Concludes in Young Jump
Yoshikazu Yasuhiko’s short series Giniro no Michi -Handa-yama Ibun- (Silver Road: Strange Stories of the Handa Silver Mine) is drawing to a close, and the announcement has reverberated across manga readers who follow historical drama and veteran creators. Below we break down the series’ conclusion, the context behind the story, and why Yasuhiko’s decades-long career […]
Dorohedoro Returns: New 1‑Shot Arrives April 11
The grimy, surreal world of Dorohedoro is gearing up for a fresh surge of chaos and revelation. Manga creator Q Hayashida has a new one-shot arriving in Monthly Shonen Sunday on April 11 to celebrate the start of the anime’s second season, while MAPPA’s long-awaited continuation is set to premiere almost simultaneously worldwide on April […]
Yayū Murata (Tsuma, Shōgakusei ni Naru) Launches Kickstarter for “Across the Strange Edge”
The long-awaited English release of Yayū Murata’s hauntingly beautiful manga Across the Strange Edge (Okashiki Sekai no Kyōkaisen) is one step closer to reality: Murata has announced a Kickstarter campaign to bring an official English translation of Volume 1 to international readers. The campaign launches April 1, 2026, and—if fully funded—backers can expect physical rewards […]
Manga Plus Releases Maki Kanemaki’s The Hero’s Bereaved Family in English
The Hero’s Bereaved Family (Yūsha Izoku), a darkly comic post-adventure isekai manga by Maki Kanemaki, has just become more accessible to English readers — MANGA Plus is now hosting the series’ opening chapters in English. Blending twisted family drama, brutal inheritance battles, and a sharp take on the “life after the hero” trope, this title […]
Yen Press Licenses I’m Just in a Faux BL, Servant Beast & Spy Classroom 4
Yen Press just unveiled a sizable September slate: 13 new manga releases and two light novels ready to hit shelves. From pulse-pounding psychological death games to cozy supernatural slice-of-life and rom-com hijinks, this batch offers something for every manga reader. Below we break down each licensed title, spotlight what makes it worth your attention, and […]
North American Anime & Manga Releases — Mar 15–21
This week’s release roundup brings a mix of must-have Blu-rays, heavy-hitter manga volumes, digital novel drops, and even a PC game launch — plenty to keep collectors and casual readers busy. Below I’ve organized the full list of new anime, print and digital manga, novels, and game releases, plus highlights and buying recommendations so you […]
Tokyopop Licenses My One-Sided Love, Blue Spring in Your Eyes & More
Tokyopop has quietly expanded its English lineup with a fresh wave of boys’ love (BL) and romantic manga licenses that are sure to excite fans of tender slow-burns, supernatural pairings, and dramatic twists. From childhood-friend romances to delinquent-high-school dynamics and supernatural mischief, this announcement showcases a wide variety of tones and art styles — perfect […]









