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, […]

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 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, […]

The recent Manga Mavericks panel at Anime Expo delivered a surprising and welcome announcement for fans of niche sports manga: Mahjong Pros’ Mahjong Pros Publishing imprint has licensed two new mahjong-centered titles for English release. Both Golden Sakura and Maetel of the Glassy Sea are slated for a November 2026 physical and digital release, and […]

Square Enix Manga & Books unveiled a bold slate of manga and book releases at their Anime Expo panel — a mix of romantic comedies, fantastical adventures, streaming-age dramas, and beloved Final Fantasy tie-ins. Below we break down each announced title, release window, and why fans should be excited. Whether you follow slice-of-life romances or […]

ROCK’N ROLL MOUNTAIN — the studio behind ON-GAKU: Our Sound and the rotoscoped feature 100 Meters — is returning to the short-form stage with a new adaptation: Rusuban (House-Sitting), a short anime based on Akiko Okuda’s slice-of-life short manga. Announced alongside a one-week theatrical screening at K’s Cinema in Shinjuku starting August 1, the film […]

Kano Kashiwagi is returning to Weekly Shōnen Magazine with a brand-new serialized manga titled Zureta Kaishaku no Bokura (Our Misunderstandings). Announced in the magazine’s most recent issue, the series launches in the magazine’s next issue on July 8 with a 45-page first chapter that includes a full-color opening page. Described by the editorial staff as […]

Welcome to this week’s roundup of North American anime, manga, novel, audiobook, and video game releases (dates listed are month/day). Below you’ll find a clean, easy-to-scan guide to what shipped the last few days of June and the first days of July — perfect for collectors, casual readers, and anyone planning purchases before the summer […]

Hideo Yamamoto, the creator behind influential seinen works like Homunculus and Ichi the Killer, is back with a brand-new manga series titled Suiken Japan (Drunken Fist Japan). Announced in Shogakukan’s Big Comic Spirits, the series is set to debut in the magazine’s issue on July 6, 2026. With the teaser tagline “This old man is […]

Hima-Ten! — The Charming Romantic Comedy You Need to Read This Summer If you’re hunting for a fresh romantic-comedy manga with heart, humor, and memorable leads, Hima-Ten! by Genki Ono is a standout title worth your attention. Launched in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump in July 2024, this series combines classic rom-com beats with modern character […]