Manga

Shūzō Oshimi — the creator behind raw, psychologically charged works such as The Flowers of Evil and Blood on the Tracks — is once again drawing readers into an intimate, unsettling portrait of family and youth with Sound of a Blink (Mabataki no Oto). Announced in Big Comic Superior, the manga is drawing to a […]

Fans of Tomato Soup’s historical manga A Witch’s Life in Mongol (Tenmaku no Jādūgar) received welcome news on February 24, 2026: the series will return from hiatus and resume serialization on March 25, 2026. The hiatus began in October 2025 while Tomato Soup took maternity leave. Before the break the manga was running on a […]

Image via Naver Webtoon’s website © Naver Webtoon Character Chat from Naver WEBTOON represents one of the clearest examples yet of how major webtoon platforms are using generative AI to extend storytelling beyond static pages. Launched in June 2024 in Korea and rolled out to Japan in February 2025, Character Chat allows fans to hold […]

Shiori Amase’s slice-of-life manga Matsu Kage ni Ikou is winding down — the series announced its conclusion will arrive with the upcoming seventh compiled volume. For fans who have followed the quiet warmth and human drama of Amase’s work since its 2020 debut, this announcement brings both nostalgia and anticipation for a thoughtful finale. Image […]

This week brought a fresh wave of manga licenses and new serializations from a mix of major publishers and indie imprints — from K MANGA’s newest romantic comedies to Takumigraphics’ high-profile classic release, Crossed Hearts’ playful josei pick, and Square Enix’s Manga UP! Global adding another maid-centered romance. Below is a deep-dive roundup of each […]

The New Prince of Tennis (Shin Tennis no Ōji-sama) is entering its final stretch: manga creator Takeshi Konomi confirmed the series will conclude in six more chapters. For long-time fans of Ryōma Echizen and the broader Prince of Tennis universe, this announcement marks the end of a major serialized chapter that has run for well […]

Content warning: this article contains graphic descriptions of sexual abuse and rape. Shogakukan and its Manga ONE platform are at the center of a major controversy after it was revealed that a manga creator previously convicted of a sex crime was permitted to publish under a pen name. The publisher has halted distribution of the […]

Kowloon Generic Romance Ending: What Fans Need to Know About Jun Mayuzuki’s Final Chapters Jun Mayuzuki’s evocative Kowloon Generic Romance is drawing to a close, and the announcement has set the fan community abuzz. The story—anchored in the cramped, nostalgic streets of Kowloon Walled City and brought to life across manga, anime, and film—will reach […]

Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami Live-Action Adaptation: Cast, Release Details, and What Fans Should Expect The BL romantic comedy Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami (やたらやらしい深見くん), created by Ayaka Matsumoto, is making the jump from manga and anime to live-action. Tokyo MX and streaming service DMM TV confirmed a live-action television adaptation that will premiere in April — bringing Kaji […]

Netflix has confirmed that Hideaki Sorachi’s debut one-shot manga Dandelion is being adapted into an anime series and will stream exclusively on Netflix starting in April. This announcement brings renewed attention to Sorachi’s early work and offers fans a chance to experience a fresh, supernatural tale from the creator best known for Gintama. Below we […]