Manga

Taiki Kawakami’s manga adaptation of Fuse and Mitz Vah’s light novel series That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken) is set to conclude with its 32nd compiled volume, scheduled to ship on June 9, 2026. The final volume will be available in a special edition that includes a full‑color […]

Fans of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken) were recently treated to a clarification regarding the manga’s latest volume announcement. What began as an accidental claim that the 32nd volume was the “final” one was swiftly corrected by the publisher’s staff — a reminder that even established franchises […]

Mag Garden’s Mag Comi platform has announced a fresh entry from flat manga artist Natsu Aogiri: Enyakurukuru, a new series set to debut on April 21. Fans of atmospheric, character-driven stories should take note — this title promises to continue Aogiri’s signature tone of quiet unease and delicate character work. Below we break down what […]

The popular fantasy manga I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability has quietly returned — and with a reader-first approach that’s winning praise. Magazine Pocket posted a brand-new full chapter after the manga’s hiatus, and the series will adopt a temporary biweekly release schedule so […]

The slice-of-life fantasy manga Tensei-saki wa Kita no Henkyō Deshita ga Seirei no Okage de Kekkō Kaiteki Desu: Rakuen Mezashite Shuryō Kaitaku Tokidoki Sauna — long title, warm tone — has reached its conclusion. Manga author You Midorikawa confirmed the finale with the release of chapter 25 (early access) on April 8 on Square Enix’s […]

The long-awaited return of Crunchyroll’s manga ambitions is here — and it’s arriving as a dedicated, polished app with a deep slate of new and returning series. Crunchyroll Manga has relaunched on iOS and Android (with a browser version following shortly after), bringing a diverse roster of titles — from sports dramas like Hinomaru Sumo […]

Paris Nakagawa’s latest rom-com manga, Watch Out for Watarase (Tokoton Kuzu na Watarase nanoni), is quickly becoming a must-read for fans of awkward, heat-of-the-moment romance and slice-of-life living-together stories. Recently added to Kodansha’s K MANGA platform as a simulpub in English, the series brings fresh energy to the “forced proximity” trope with sharp comedy beats […]

Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ has introduced a powerful new entry to its manga lineup: Subaru the Invincible (Muteki no Subaru) by Nariaki Narita. Centered on full-contact karate and a young fighter whose potential surprises everyone around him, this series blends hard-hitting martial arts action with the coming-of-age intensity fans expect from Shonen Jump+ originals. Below we […]

Nao Iori’s Manaka the Human and the Slaughter Robot (Satsuriku Robo to Hito no Manaka) has quietly captured readers with its unusual premise — a clash of clockwork routine and human unpredictability — and now the series is set to conclude. In this post I break down the announcement, the core themes the series explores, […]

The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has laid out an ambitious roadmap to grow Japan’s creative exports — with the anime industry front and center. At its 18th Entertainment and Creative Industrial Policy Seminar held on March 27, METI announced concrete measures aimed at reaching a combined 20 trillion yen overseas market […]