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Ken Wakui's Astro Royale Manga Ends

Manga about gang members with superpowers launched in April 2024 ― This year's 21st issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine published the final chapter of Ken Wakui's Astro Royale (Negai no Astro) manga on Monday. Shueisha will publish the manga's fifth compiled book volume on May 2, and the sixth and final volume on July 4. The final volume will include 19 pages of a new extra chapter set af...
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Jujutsu Kaisen Tops Bookscan's March Adult Graphic Novel List in U.S.

Solo Leveling takes 5 spots; One Piece, Berserk, Apothecary Diaries, more rank ― The 25th volume of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga ranked at #1 on Circana BookScan's Top 20 adult graphic novels list for March. This month's list featured 12 manga volumes, including: #1 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 25 #3 — Eiichiro Oda's One Piece volume 108 #7 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 1 #8...
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K Manga Adds I Fell into a Situationship with the Vampire Count?! Manga

New chapters publish simultaneously with Japanese release ― K Manga announced on Wednesday it has licensed Ao Kase's manga adaptation of Riko Tōma's I Fell into a Situationship with the Vampire Count?! novel series for simultaneous release in English. The service describes the story: “I would like you to become my lover.” Daughter of a viscount, Freya Villiers was being pressured into taking back her...
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Special Hell Teacher Nube Manga 1-Shot Posted Before New Manga Series

Prequel free to read until June 3 ― Sho Makura and Takeshi Okano posted a special one-shot manga of the Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (Jigoku Sensei Nube) manga on the officlal website of Shueisha's Saikyo Jump magazine on April 16. The special is set before the upcoming new serialization of the manga and is available to read for free until June 3. #最強ジャンプ 6月号からの新連載『#地獄先生ぬ~べ~怪』の前日譚となる特別読切『#地獄先生ぬ~べ...
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Popular Video Game Series Diablo Teases Collaboration With Berserk

The 2 dark fantasy worlds collide to make an even darker world. ― On Friday the Diablo Immortal YouTube channel released a teaser trailer for a forthcoming collaboration with Kentarou Miura's popular manga and anime franchise Berserk. The nearly 30-second trailer features a Diablo Barbarian-class character with a Berserk sacrificial brand fighting throngs of monsters with what appears to be Guts' Be...

Dark Horse to Publish Original Art of 1st Star Wars Manga

Also: Disney Publishing adapts Jedi: Fallen Order game, Thrawn novel ― Dark Horse announced at Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 on Friday that it will publish The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope – The Manga, a hardcover release of the art boards from Hisao Tamaki's Star Wars: A New Hope — the first Star Wars manga published. This deluxe two-volume release will feature a new English translation. The new ...
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Yen Press Licenses Yankee & Carameliser, Magical Midlifer, Monster-Colored Island, More Manga/Novels

Also: Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Home Alone, Gals Can't Be Kind to Otaku?! ― Yen Press announced at this year's Sakura-con event on Friday that it has licensed the following titles: Title: Lira and the Winds of War novel Creator: Sayuri Ueda Summary: Lira, a Polish girl who lost her parents during the Great War, now lives in a mansion with an immortal being known only as the Count. After witne...
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North American Anime, Manga Releases, April 13-19

Sonic The Hedgehog 3, Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League anime; Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms, Mii-chan Wants to Be Kept manga ship ― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League BDPlease Warner Bros. US$22.95 April 15 Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League 4K UHDCite Warner Bros. US$37.99 April 15 Sonic The Hedgehog 3 4K UHD BDAnimeNewsNetwork Paramount US$35.99 April 1...
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Hirohiko Araki Draws New Art to Celebrate Steel Ball Run Anime News

The illustration debuted minutes after the next Jojo's Bizarre Adventure anime was announced ― Hirohiko Araki, creator of the Jojo's Bizarre Adventure franchise, released an original illustration of Steel Ball Run characters Jonny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli on Saturday. The art dropped minutes after the Steel Ball Run anime series announcement during the JOJODAY talk show. 荒木飛呂彦先生からジョジョ第7部『スティール・ボール・ラ...
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Exclusive: Kana Confirms Release of Tsukasa Hojo's City Hunter, Cat's Eye Manga in Omnibus Editions

1st omnibus volumes in deluxe editions with dust jackets, color inserts release on September 9 ― Abrams ComicArts' Kana imprint confirmed with ANN on Thursday that it has licensed Tsukasa Hojo's City Hunter and Cat's Eye manga, and plans to release both series in omnibus editions in print. Kana is using new English translations for the release. City Hunter will launch in a deluxe omnibus edition cont...
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Tekkonkinkreet's Michael Arias Directs Animated Adaptation of Taiyo Matsumoto's Sunny Manga (Updated)

dwarf studios' film slated for completion in 2029 to be highlighted at Cannes' Annecy Animation Showcase ― Entertainment news website Variety reported on Thursday that Michael Arias is directing a new animated film titled Sunny that GKIDS is producing. The film is slated for completion in 2029. Update: Variety updated its article to state that dwarf studios, known for its stop-motion work on such ser...
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Manga Goraku Special Magazine Ends Publication in May

Magazine launched in 2013, moved to digital format in 2020 ― The 57th issue of Nihonbungeisha's Manga Goraku Special magazine announced on Tuesday that the magazine will end publication in its 58th and final issue on May 15. In addition, Nihonbungeisha opened the free manga website Goraku Web! on March 28. Nihonbungeisha's previous Web Goraku manga serialization site was integrated into the new websi...
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Yuu Yoshinaga Ends Diary of a Female Lead: Shujinkou Nikki Manga's Main Story

Manga launched in 2021 ― The May issue of Shogakukan's Betsucomi magazine revealed on April 12 that Yuu Yoshinaga's Diary of a Female Lead: Shujinkou Nikki manga's main story will end in the magazine's next issue on May 13. Seven Seas Entertainment licensed the manga and will release the third compiled book volume in English on May 13. Seven Seas describes the story: Tsujimura Aoi wouldn't consider h...
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To Your Eternity Manga to End in Next Volume

Series launched in November 2016 with volume 24 shipping on Wednesday ― The 24th volume of Yoshitoki Oima's To Your Eternity (Fumetsu no Anata e) manga announced on Wednesday that the series will end with the 25th volume. Kodansha USA Publishing is releasing the manga in English, and it describes the story: A new manga from the creator of the acclaimed A Silent Voice, featuring intimate, emotional d...
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Jun Mayuzuki: Kowloon Generic Romance Manga Is in Final Arc

Manga launched in 2019; anime adaptation premiered on April 5 ― The Japanese website Nikkei Cross Trend posted on Tuesday a restructured interview article, in which manga creator Jun Mayuzuki confirmed that the Kowloon Generic Romance manga is nearing its climax, and is in its final arc. The original article appeared in the April issue of the Nikkei Entertainment! magazine, which shipped on March 4. ...
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Hiroyuki Etō Ends Magical Circle Guru-Guru 2 Manga in Next Volume

Sequel of Mahōjin Guru Guru launched in 2012 ― The endnotes in Hiroyuki Etō's 20th Mahōjin Guru Guru 2 (Magical Circle Guru-Guru 2) manga volume announced on April 12 that the series will end in the next volume. Etō launched the sequel of his Mahōjin Guru Guru manga on Square Enix's Gangan Online website in 2012. Etō's original Mahōjin Guru-Guru fantasy comedy manga ran in Square Enix's Monthly Shone...
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Iqura Sugimoto, Voice Actor Toshiya Miyata Launch Kyōkai no Melody Manga

Manga based on Miyata's story about musicians launches on May 2 ― Boy band Kis-My-Ft2 member and voice actor Toshiya Miyata revealed earlier this month that he and Iqura Sugimoto are launching a manga based on Miyata's Kyōkai no Melody (Melody of the Boundary) novel in this year's June issue of Kadokawa's Young Ace magazine on May 2. The story follows musician Kyōsuke, who lost his partner Kai just b...
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Manga Up! Global Adds The Quest for the Luxury Liner, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten: after the rain in English

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten spin-off manga launched in in December 2023 ― Square Enix's Manga Up! Global service added Tamutamu and Anan Zazaron's The Quest for the Luxury Liner: Seize the Rich Life with a Ship-Summoning Skill in Another World manga on Saturday and added Puyo's The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten: After the Rain (Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsu no Ma ni ka Dame Ningen ni Sar...
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LINE Manga App Becomes Top-Grossing App in Japan in 1st Quarter 2025

App is celebrating 12th anniversary ― According to mobile analytics firm Sensor Tower, LINE Manga — Naver Webtoon's Japanese-language service — ranked No. 1 in total app market revenue in Japan in the first quarter of 2025. This milestone comes as the platform celebrates its 12th anniversary, having launched in 2013. LINE Manga first overtook Kakao Piccoma's digital manga and novel platform Piccoma ...
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Cat Companions Maruru and Hachi Manga Wins Japan Cartoonists Association Award

10-nin no Hakase no Hiruyasumi, Star Tripper -Planetarium ghost travel-, Never Say Ugly, more also win awards ― The Japan Cartoonists Association (JCA) announced the winners of the 54th Japan Cartoonists Association Awards on Monday. Yuri Sonoda's Cat Companions Maruru and Hachi (Tsureneko Maruru to Hachi) manga won the grand prize in the Comic division. Masaru Yamaguchi's 10-nin no Hakase no Hiruyas...

Tomato Soup's A Witch's Life in Mongol Manga Gets TV Anime From Science Saru

Award-winning historical manga launched in 2021 ― TV Asahi announced on Monday that Tomato Soup's A Witch's Life in Mongol (Tenmaku no Jādūgar) manga is inspiring a television anime adaptation from Science Saru. The anime's English title will be Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia. Tomato Soup drew an illustration featuring Sitara (Fatima) and Töregene to celebrate the announcement. Tomato Soup provided a ...
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Atsushi Kaneko's EVOL Manga Ends With 10th Volume

Manga launched in August 2020, inspired live-action series in November 2023 ― The ninth compiled book volume of Atsushi Kaneko's EVOL manga revealed on Friday that the manga will end with its 10th volume. The dark hero manga centers on three young kids who attempt to take their own lives out of despair and hopelessness for the world, but fail in the attempt. In the hospital, they awaken to a power in...
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Lightning and Romance's Rin Mikimoto Launches New Manga

Ayase Tsukinagi, Yū Kurotsuki, Kaya Akane also start manga in Bessatsu Friend magazine ― The May issue of Kodansha's Bessatsu Friend magazine revealed new and upcoming manga series on Saturday. The magazine launched Rin Mikimoto's new manga titled Hōsekibako ni Ai wo Tsumeyō (Let's Put Love in a Jewelry Box, top right in image below). The Hōsekibako ni Ai wo Tsumeyō manga's "rebirth" love story cente...
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My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Spinoff Manga Gets New 1-Shot Story

"Special arc" 1-shot releases on Shonen Jump+ website on Tuesday ― This year's 20th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Monday that Hideyuki Furuhashi and Betten Court's My Hero Academia: Vigilantes (Vigilante: Boku no Hero Academia Illegals) manga will get a "special arc" one-shot manga on Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ website, on Tuesday. The My Hero Academia: Vigilantes manga is ...
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Boichi, Roswell Hosoki's Sake no Hosomichi ~Collab & Remake~ Manga Ends

Manga launched in July 2024 as part of Hosoki's Sake no Hosomichi manga's 30th anniversary ― The 2,946th issue of Nihonbungeisha's Weekly Manga Goraku magazine announced on Friday that Roswell Hosoki and Boichi's Sake no Hosomichi ~Collab & Remake~ manga will end in the magazine's next issue on April 18. The manga launched in Weekly Manga Goraku in July 2024. The manga remakes select stories from Hos...
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The Kingdoms of Ruin's yoruhashi Launches New Manga in August

Battle fantasy manga Nemureru Mori no Rega debuts on August 8 ― The May issue of Kodansha's Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine announced on Wednesday that yoruhashi will launch a new manga titled Nemureru Mori no Rega (Sleeping Rega, or literally, Sleeping Rega in the Woods) in the magazine's September issue, which will publish on August 8. The "traditional battle fantasy" manga centers on a great adventure th...
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Amazon Lists Releases of Cat's Eye, City Hunter Manga in English in Print from Kana

Listings indicate both manga's 1st omnibus volumes will release on September 9 ― Amazon is listing that Abrams ComicArts' Kana imprint will publish Tsukasa Hōjō's City Hunter and Cat's Eye (pictured right) manga in omnibus volumes. The listings state Kana will release both manga's first volumes on September 9 and second volumes on January 13, 2026. ANN reached out to Kana regarding the listings but d...
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Kadokawa Publishes 'To Sir, Without Love: I'm Divorcing You' Novel, The False Saint's Exile, More Manga in English

Also: A Petal Priestess Blooms at the Inner Palace, Lovely Leapin' Lizards!, more ― Kadokawa revealed on Wednesday that it is releasing the following titles in April: Title: To Sir, Without Love: I'm Divorcing You (Haikei Mishiranu Danna-sama, Rikonshite Itadakimasu) light novel Creators: Kori Hisakawa (story), Airumu (art) Release: Early release date of April 4 (only on BookWalker Global and MangaPl...
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Terraformars Manga Goes on Hiatus Until Summer

Manga returned from 4-year hiatus in April 2024 ― This year's 19th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump magazine announced on Thursday that Kenichi Tachibana and Yū Sasuga's Terraformars manga will go back on hiatus, and will return with its next chapter this summer. The manga recently returned from a four-year hiatus in April 2024. Prior to that return, the manga was on indefinite hiatus since Dece...
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North American Anime, Manga Releases, April 6-12

Chillin' in Another World With Level 2 Super Cheat Powers, Princess Principal: Crown Handler anime; Kaiju No. 8: B-Side, The God-Slaying Demon King manga ship ― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Boin: Big Boob Lectures 1 & 2 BD (adult)Please Kitty Media US$29.99 April 8 A Certain Scientific Railgun T BDCite Crunchyroll US$49.98 April 8 Chillin' in Another World With Level 2 S...
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Gang King's Daiju Yanauchi Launches New Manga on April 21

New manga Batsu centers on corporate worker whose peaceful life is upended by incident ― This year's ninth issue of Shonengahosha's Young King Bull magazine revealed on Monday that Daiju Yanauchi will launch a new manga titled Batsu (Punishment) in the magazine's next issue on April 21. The manga will serialize new chapters monthly (despite the magazine releasing two new issues every month). The mang...
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Jiro Matsumoto Resumes beautiful place Manga in June

Manga's latest chapter was published on February 14 ― Hero's web comic site Comiplex announced on Tuesday that Jiro Matsumoto's beautiful place manga will resume serialization in June. Matsumoto launched the manga on Comiplex in April 2021, and Hero's Inc. published the latest chapter on February 14. Hero's Inc. published the manga's third compiled book volume on March 28. The gun-action manga follow...
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Shin Ikki Tousen Manga Returns From Hiatus

Manga has been on hiatus since last year ― This year's ninth issue of Shonengahosha's Young King Bull magazine revealed on Monday that Yuji Shiozaki's Shin Ikki Tousen manga will resume in the magazine's next issue on April 21. The manga has been on hiatus since 2024. Shiozaki's original Ikki Tousen manga centers around Hakufu Sonsaku, a high school student who possesses a magatama that allows her to...
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Harukana Receive's Nyoijizai Launches New Manga About Corporate Sports Team

Cinderella Athletes follows elite businessman taking charge of neglected sports team ― Manga creator Nyoijizai launched a new manga titled Cinderella Athletes in Kodansha's Comic Days manga app on Tuesday. The manga centers on Keisuke Kaneda, an elite businessman who picked the wrong side in a corporate power struggle in his company, and is forced to abandon his dreams of an easy white-collar life. H...
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Suzuhito Yasuda's Yozakura Quartet Manga Ends in Next Volume

Series launched in 2006 & inspired 2 TV anime, 2 OVA series ― The 33rd volume of Suzuhito Yasuda's Yozakura Quartet manga announced on Wednesday that the series will end in the next volume. The series entered the final arc in December 2022. The manga launched in 2006 in Kodansha's Monthly Shonen Sirius magazine. Kodansha USA Publishing is releasing the manga in English, and it describes the series: ...
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Darling's Vanishing Act Manga Ends

Series launched in August 2024 Shonen Jump+ revealed on Wednesday in the 18th chapter of Yadu's Darling's Vanishing Act manga that the series will end in the next chapter. Manga Plus publishes the series in English and describes the story: Darling is a carefree, cheerful, romantic, and flirtatious gentleman. The moment he appears, the fate of the underworld is set into rapid motion...! A fact its ...
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Tokyopop Licenses The Little Bird Sleeps by The Sea, Fated Not to Meet, More Manga

Also: Merry Witches' Life, Kou Hirokawa's We're Not Cut Out To Be Lovers ― Tokyopop announced on Tuesday that it has licensed Yuu Minaduki's The Little Bird Sleeps by The Sea, Ei Eijou's Fated Not to Meet, Kou Hirokawa's We're Not Cut Out To Be Lovers, and Menota's Merry Witches' Life manga. Title: The Little Bird Sleeps by The Sea manga Creator: Yuu Minaduki Release Date: April 15 Summary: This hear...
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Hotaru's Way's Satoru Hiura Launches New Manga on May 8

Hiura to launch Binan to Kaneko manga about beauty and money ― The May issue of Shodensha's Feel Young magazine revealed on Tuesday that Satoru Hiura will launch a new manga titled Binan to Kaneko (A Handsome Man and Kaneko) in the magazine's next issue on May 8. The manga teases that one can change their future with beauty and money. Hiura's Saionji-san wa Kaji o Shinai (No domestic work for Ms. Sai...
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Summer Pockets Anime's Main Manga Adaptation Launches in May

wogura draws Summer Pockets -Natsu no Takaramono- manga ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Shueisha's Tonari no Young Jump website announced on Tuesday Summer Pockets -Natsu no Takaramono- (Summer Pockets -Summer Treasures-), wogura's manga adaptation of the Summer Pockets television anime, which is also an adaptation of Visual Arts/Key's Summer Pockets visual novel. The manga will launch...

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin Manga Gets Deluxe Edition

Kodansha USA's Deluxe Edition listed for August 12 release ― Kodansha USA announced on Monday that it is publishing a Deluxe Edition of Yoshikazu Yasuhiko and Hajime Yatate's Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin manga. The hardcover edition features a faux leather debossed cover with a 7.5”x10” trim size. Kodansha USA is listing a fall release for the first volume, while its distributor Penguin Random Hous...
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Manga With Biggest 1st Printings from Kodansha, Shogakukan, Shueisha: 2024-2025

One Piece, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime top lists ― The May issue of The Tsukuru Shuppan's Tsukuru magazine published a chart on Monday listing the top 15 manga volumes for three major publishers — Kodansha, Shogakukan, and Shueisha — in the last 12 months based on first printings. The chart reflects the first print runs from volumes released between April 20...
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Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II Game Gets Manga Adaptation

Series to debut on May 2 ― The May issue of MAG Garden Corporation's Monthly Comic Garden magazine revealed on Thursday Ena will launch a manga adaptation of Experience's Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II (Shinigami: Shibito Magire) game, the sequel to its Death Mark horror visual novel, in the magazine's June issue on May 2. Aksys Games released the game in February 2024 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switc...
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49th Annual Kodansha Manga Awards' Nominees Announced

Wind Breaker, Versus, How I Met My Soulmate, Under Ninja, Historie, Spacewalking With You, more nominated ― Japanese publisher Kodansha announced the 16 nominees in three categories for its 48th annual Manga Awards on Monday. Kodansha will announce the winner for each category on May 12. Best Shōnen Manga Wind Breaker Satoru Nii The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity (was also nominated in 2024 and ...
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La Corda d'Oro's Yuki Kure Launches New Manga

Ayame-san Chi no Geshuku-nin manga launches on June 5 ― The May issue of Hakusensha's LaLa DX magazine revealed on Friday that manga author Yuki Kure will launch a new manga titled Ayame-san Chi no Geshuku-nin (The Lodgers of Ayame's Family Lot), in the magazine's next issue on June 5. (The manga is previewed in the top half of the below image.) The manga's story centers on Megumi, a high school girl...
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Kitanoda Sorakara to End Deep Raputa Manga in Next Chapter

Series debuted on May 13 ― Kitanoda Sorakara announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday that the Deep Raputa manga will end in the next chapter. Manga Plus publishes the series in English and describes the story: Raputa, a top-secret AI model, begins interacting with a Japanese boy, Kei, through online games. As Raputa's capabilities level up in leaps and bounds, boy and machine grow ever closer. I...
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Cells at Work's Akane Shimizu Ends Yellow Flame Manga Miniseries

Mnaga will have compiled book volume ― The May issue of Kodansha's Good! Afternoon magazine published the final chapter of Akane Shimizu's Yellow Flame manga miniseries on Monday. In addition, the magazine confirmed that the manga will be published in a compiled book volume. Shimizu launched the manga in Good! Afternoon on January 7. The magazine describes the manga with the themes of "special powers...
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Aya Tanaka Launches Shiro Tengu no Nie Yome Manga Adaptation in May

Manga about Meiji-era romance with tengu creature debuts on May 22 ― Shogakukan's Yawaraka Spirits manga service announced that Aya Tanaka will launch a manga adaptation of Kiyo Asahina's Shiro Tengu no Nie Yome (The White Tengu's Sacrificial Bride) light novels on the platform on May 22. The novels, set in the Meiji era over a century agao, follow Shino Nakamura, a young girl who is tricked into bec...
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Manta's Parent Company Ridi Posts Operating Loss for 2024 But Marks Record-High Revenue

Company attributes reduced deficit, revenue growth to expansion of its global business ― RIDI, the parent company of webtoon platform Manta, announced on April 3 that it posted an operating loss of 12.9 billion KRW (approx. US$8.8 million) on a consolidated basis in 2024, down 56.2% from the previous year. Revenue rose 7.2% year-over-year to a record high of 235.4 billion KRW (approx. US$161 million...
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Historical Firefighter Novel Hikuidori's Manga Launches on April 24

HIkuidori Ushūboro Tobigumi manga launches ahead of anime adaptation ― This year's 18th issue of Akita Publishing's Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine announced on Thursday that Shinobu Seguchi's HIkuidori Ushūboro Tobigumi (Fire-Eating Bird: Ushū Brigade in Worn-Out Clothes) manga adaptation of Shōgo Imamura's Hikuidori historical novel manga will launch in the magazine's combined 21st and 22nd issue o...
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Manga Plus Service Adds Captain Tsubasa Manga in English

Entire manga to be available for free for 1 week before becoming part of service's Deluxe Subscription plan ― Shueisha announced on Sunday that its Manga Plus service has added all chapters of Yōichi Takahashi's original Captain Tsubasa manga in English. All chapters will be free to read for one week. As of April 13 Japan time (April 12 at 11:00 a.m. EDT), the series will no longer be free but will b...
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North American Anime, Manga Releases, March 30-April 5

My Hero Academia: You're Next, Berserk of Gluttony anime; The Dashing Zaddy and His Icy Protégé, Pink Candy Kiss manga ship ― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Berserk of Gluttony BDPlease Crunchyroll US$69.98 April 1 My Hero Academia: You're Next BDCite Crunchyroll US$34.98 April 1 Summer Wars BDAnimeNewsNetwork GKIDS US$26.98 April 1 Summer Wars Limited Edition Steelbook 4K...
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Yen Press Licenses Rock Is a Lady's Modesty, I Don't Know How to Love, More Manga

Also: Lilies Blooming in 100 Days, My Beloved Supper, What Do You Call This Trash? ― Yen Press announced on Friday that it has licensed the following titles for release in September: Title: I Don't Know How to Love (Koi no Shikata ga Wakaranai) manga Creator: Yu Machio Summary: Aimi may be popular, but the fact that he's trashy is known by everyone—even himself! He'll go out with anyone as long as he...
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Smile Down the Runway's Kotoba Inoya Launches Fantasy Manga in May

Sonata wa Ittai Dare Nanda manga follows hero who loses memories after saving world ― This year's 18th issue of Akita Publishing's Shōnen Champion magazine announced on Thursday that Kotoba Inoya will launch a new manga titled Sonata wa Ittai Dare Nanda (Who Might You Be?) in the magazine's 24th issue on May 15. The magazine describes the manga as a "dramatic fantasy" story where a hero forgets every...
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Keiku Hagiwara's Kimi ga Daredemo Aishiteru Manga Ends on May 1

Romance suspense manga launched in June 2023 ― The May issue of Kodansha's Be-Love magazine revealed on Tuesday that Keiku Hagiwara's Kimi ga Daredemo Aishiteru (You'd Fall in Love With Anyone) manga will end in the magazine's next issue on May 1. The manga centers on Yuki, a temp worker whose mother passed away, and whose sick father only wishes to see Yuki in a wedding gown. Feeling trapped in her ...
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Yellow Tanabe's Kai-hen Wizards Manga Resumes on April 9

Manga went on hiatus on January 15 ― This year's 18th issue of Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine announced on Wednesday that Yellow Tanabe's Kai-hen Wizards (Kaihen no Mahōtsukai) manga will resume serialization in the magazine's next issue on April 9. The manga went on hiatus on January 15. Tanabe launched the series in Weekly Shonen Sunday on September 11. Shogakukan published the manga's ...
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Shingo Honda, Shinsuke Takahashi's Pierrot-Man Manga Ends With 10th Volume in July

Suspense manga launched in 2022 ― The ninth compiled book volume of Shingo Honda and Shinsuke Takahashi's Pierrot-Man manga revealed on March 28 that the series will end in its 10th volume, slated for release in July. The story centers on Toraji Yamamura, a manga artist whose manga series "The Clown Revenge" has been decided to be adapted into a live-action film. As he enjoys a night of celebration w...
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'Even Given the Worthless 'Appraiser' Class, I'm Actually the Strongest' Manga Ends in Next Chapter

Morohoshi Fuji launched manga in July 2020 ― The 116th chapter of Morohoshi Fuji's manga adaptation of Ibarakino and Yu Hitaki's Even Given the Worthless "Appraiser" Class, I'm Actually the Strongest (Fugūshoku [Kanteishi] ga Jitsu wa Saikyō Datta - Naraku de Kitaeta Saikyō no [Shingan] de Musō Suru) light novel series announced on Wednesday that the manga will end in its next chapter. The manga regu...
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Tying the Knot With an Amagami Sister Manga Enters Final Arc

Series launched in April 2021 ― The April 2 issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine announced on Wednesday that Marcey Naito's Tying the Knot With an Amagami Sister manga is entering its final arc. Kodansha USA Publishing licensed the manga, and it describes the story: Uryu Kamihate has had a rough start to life, but plans to forget it all by achieving his dream—matriculating into medical school....
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Kanata Konami's Sue and Tai-chan Manga Ends

Manga about aging cat and young cat living together launched in 2017 ― The May issue of Kodansha's Be Love magazine published the final chapter of Kanata Konami's Sue and Tai-chan (Sue to Tai-chan) manga on Tuesday. The manga's seventh and final compiled book volume is scheduled for release in Japan on May 13. Kodansha USA Publishing releases the manga in English and describes the story: Sue is an ag...
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Shō Aoi, Yui Sakuraba, Sayaka Mogi Each Launch New Manga

Manga authors to launch new series from April to June on Web Action website ― Futabasha's Web Action manga website announced on March 28 that manga authors Shō Aoi, Yui Sakuraba, and Sayaka Mogi will each launch new manga series on the website. Aoi will launch the Osananajimi to Kanojo to (My Childhood Friend and Girlfriend) manga (left in below image) on April 18. Sakuraba will launch the Kōkyū no D...
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Tarō Yuri's Boy Meets Shinrei Girl Manga Ends on April 28

Manga about human and ghost livestreamers launched in March 2024 ― The 139th issue of Kadokawa's Dengeki Daioh G magazine revealed on March 27 that Tarō Yuri's Boy Meets Shinrei Girl (Boy Meets Spirit Girl) manga will end in the magazine's next issue on April 28. The manga centers on Mizushima, a lowly livestreamer who can see spirits. One day, he receives a message from the charismatic spirit livest...
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Kei Ohkubo's Arte Manga Ends on April 25

Manga about female artist in 16th century Florence launched in October 2013, inspired 2020 TV anime ― The May issue of Coamix's Monthly Comic Zenon magazine revealed on March 25 that Kei Ohkubo's Arte manga will end in the magazine's next issue on April 25. Comikey publishes the series in English and describes the story: The story takes place in 16th century Florence during a time when women were rel...
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Usamaru Furuya Launches New Manga on April 9

Furuya announces "challenging" new series Bokutachi no Shinjū ― Ohta Publishing's Manga Erotics F magazine announced on Monday Usamaru Furuya will launch a new series Bokutachi no Shinjū (Our Lovers' Suicide) in the web magazine on April 9. The publication previously announced a slate of titles for release in spring from authors including: Asumiko Nakamura Naito Yamada Kahori Onozucca Kōtarō Ōkoshi ...
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K Manga Adds Keigo Maki's NakiNagi Manga as Simulpub

Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie creator debuted manga on Wednesday ― Kodansha's K Manga service announced on Tuesday that it has added Keigo Maki's NakiNagi manga as a simulpub. The company describes the story: A quiet witch meets a girl in love. Nakika was once a feared with of the deep sea, but has started a life on the surface to learn about “human emotions.“ Nagisa is a naive romantic and Nakika's b...
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Undead Unluck Manga's 27th Final Volume Includes 5 Epilogue Chapters

Manga's 26th, 27th volumes slated for April 4 ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Yoshifumi Tozuka's Undead Unluck manga revealed on Tuesday that the manga's 27th and final compiled book volume will include five epilogue chapters, with the first episode titled "unsung hero." The manga's 26th and 27th volumes are slated for release in Japan on Friday. /最終巻極秘情報オープン📖\ #アンデッドアンラック 最終27巻には超特大‼...
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Boiru Iseebi's The Revenge of My Youth Manga Ends

Adaptation of Yūji Keino's light novel series launched in 2022 ― The April issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Comp Ace magazine published on March 26 the final chapter of Boiru Iseebi's The Revenge of My Youth: Re Life with an Angelic Girl (Inkyadatta Ore no Seishun Revenge: Tenshi Sugiru Ano Ko to Ayumu ReLife) manga, the adaptation of Yūji Keino's light novel series of the same title. One Peace Books publ...
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Hiroshi Motomiya's Enma Manga Goes on Hiatus

Motomiya to go on long-term material gathering ― This year's 17th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Young Jump magazine announced on March 27 that Hiroshi Motomiya's Enma manga will go on hiatus for long-term material gathering. The manga will return in the magazine's 24th issue in May. The manga centers on Ken Ōshima, a kind man who takes on the role of debt collector, and he takes on everyone from gangste...
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Titan Licenses Stray, Ghostly Darkness of Kanata, Scavengers Another Sky, More Manga

Also: Do Women Need Sex Entertainment? manga ― Titan Manga confirmed on Monday that it has licensed the following manga: Title: Do Women Need Sex Entertainment? Creator: Yachinatsu Release: November 11 Summary: Experience Love, Lust, and Laughter in this humorous and heart-warming coming-of-age manga exploring self-discovery, romance, and sexuality, with quirky art and real moments that will make you...
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Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt Manga Takes Break Until June

Manga resumes on June 13 after heading into final arc in volume 26 on May 29 ― This year's eighth issue of Shogakukan's Big Comic Superior magazine announced on Friday that Yasuo Ohtagaki's Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt manga will go on hiatus starting in the magazine's next issue on April 11. The manga will resume serialization on June 13. The manga's retail listings reported that it would enter it...
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Under Ninja Manga Goes on 3-Week Break

Manga returns on April 28 ― This year's 18th issue of Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine announced on Monday that Kengo Hanazawa's Under Ninja manga will go on hiatus, and will return in the magazine's combined 22nd and 23rd issue on April 28. Manga publisher Denpa is releasing the manga in English, and it describes the series: A high school loner is given the part-time job of a lifetime as a modern da...
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Taishi Tsutsui's We Never Learn Manga Gets New 1-Shot on April 4

Original manga ended in 2020, inspired 2-season anime ― This year's 18th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine announced on Monday that Taishi Tsutsui's We Never Learn (Boku-tachi wa Benkyō ga Dekinai) manga will get a special one-shot story on Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ website on April 4. Tsutsui launched the original manga in February 2017, and ended it in December 2020. Shueisha published ...
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Black Jack Manga Gets New Stage Musical

Show tours across Japan June 28 - July 13 ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for merchandise from Osamu Tezuka's works announced on Thursday that Tezuka's Black Jack manga will receive a new stage musical in Japan beginning on June 28. The cast includes: Masayuki Sakamoto as Black Jack Nako Yabuki as Pinoko Ryosuke Mikata as Doctor Kiriko Yuhi Ozora as Mariko Kiyotaka Imai as Shirakawa The s...
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Ren Arisugawa Is Actually a Girl Adult Manga Gets AnimeFesta Anime

Series follows popular actor who is actually a girl ― AnimeFesta (formerly Anime Zone and ComicFesta Anime) announced on Friday that Norito Asaduki's Ren Arisugawa Is Actually a Girl (Arisugawa Ren tte Honto wa Onna Nanda yo ne.) adult manga is getting an anime adaptation. Asaduki released a commemorative illustration for the anime. 🎉㊗️アニメ化決定!!㊗️🎉「有栖川煉ってホントは女なんだよね。」アニメ化決定です!!!!僧侶枠だーーーーー!!!!!完結して5年くらい...
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North American Anime, Manga Releases, March 23-29

Undead Unluck, The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You anime; The Ayakashi Hunter's Tainted Bride, The Failure at God School manga ship ― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You BDPlease Crunchyroll US$69.98 March 25 The Apothecary Diaries Season 1 Part 2 BDCite Crunchyroll US$69...
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Sigma Torai's 'Sono Keisatsukan, Tokidoki Yajū!' Adult Manga Gets TV Anime

Romance series centers on shy office worker, policeman with little self-restraint ― Ichijinsha announced on Thursday that Sigma Torai's Sono Keisatsukan, Tokidoki Yajū! (That Policeman, Sometimes a Beast!) adult manga is getting a television anime adaptation that will air this year. The manga centers on the timid office worker Hiyori and the policeman Kumano. Hiyori by chance gets into an accident on...
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Mai Matsuda's Hōkago Kitaku Biyori Manga Gets Anime

Romantic comedy manga from author of Hikaru in the Light! launched in August 2023 ― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Futabasha's Web Action service revealed on Thursday that Mai Matsuda's Hōkago Kitaku Biyori (A Fine Day for Going Home After School) manga has an anime adaptation in the works. The announcement did not reveal the format for the anime. The manga centers on Shun, a new stude...
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Hideaki Yoshikawa's Dungeon Builder Manga Ends

Yoshikawa also launches Kokuen no Ō Zelk manga ― Overlap published the 12th and final compiled book volume of Hideaki Yoshikawa's Dungeon Builder: The Demon King's Labyrinth is a Modern City! (Maō-sama no Machizukuri: Saikyō no Dungeon wa Kindai Toshi) manga on February 25. The volume shipped ahead of the final chapter's online serialization, which debuted in two parts on Overlap's Comic Gardo websit...
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Kiko Urino's 'Alice, Doko Made mo' Manga Wins 18th Manga Taisho Awards

Nabekurao's Robō no Fujii comes in 2nd ― The executive committee for the 18th Manga Taisho awards announced the winner and full points breakdown for the awards on Thursday during the award ceremony. (The official English name of the awards is the "Cartoon Grand Prize.") Kiko Urino's Alice, Doko Made mo won this year's award. The manga centers on Alice Asahida, a junior high school girl who was raised...
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Aki Akimoto Launches Mechanical Marie Manga Sequel

Kikaijikake no Marie+ debuts on April 24 ― The May issue of Hakusensha's LaLa magazine announced on Tuesday that Aki Akimoto will launch a Mechanical Marie sequel manga series, titled Kikaijikake no Marie+ (Mechanical Marie+), in the June issue on April 24. ✨LaLa5月号本日発売✨まい言わ最終回掲載中です!最後までhappyを目指して描きました✍️支えてくださった読者の皆様に届きますように🙇‍♀️そして来月号から機械じかけのマリー+が始まります!マリーのアニメ情報も掲載されるのでぜひ〜!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/XPv...
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A Witch's Life in Mongol Manga Switches to Bimonthly Release, Enters Hiatus in Summer

Series to return in 2026 ― Manga artist Tomato Soup announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday the A Witch's Life in Mongol manga will publish bimonthly until summer, when it will enter a hiatus for the artist's maternity leave. The series will return next year. #天幕のジャードゥーガル今年中の連載についてのお知らせです。連載ペースが隔月になります。さらに夏以降に休載をいただくことになりました。(『奸臣スムバト』につきましても、今後のスケジュールを調整中です)お待たせしてしまい、申し訳ありません。 pic.twitter.com/nD...
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Exclusive: Akira Mitsuya's The Raven Dark Hero Manga Gets English Release on October 28

Manga launched in Japan in Gentosha's Comic Boost in 2022 ― Titan Manga announced on Wednesday that it will release Akira Mitsuya's The Raven Dark Hero (Shikkoku no Dark Hero ~Hero ni Akogareta Ore ga, Areyo Areyo to Last Boss ni!?~) manga in English on October 28. The manga is available for preorder on Amazon and Forbidden Planet. Titan Manga describes the manga: In a world where superpowers are a g...
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The Irregular at Magic High School: Ichijō Masaki Tenkō-hen Manga Ends on April 18

Hazumi Takeda's manga adaptation of 19th novel volume launched on November 18 ― The April issue of Square Enix's Monthly G Fantasy magazine announced on March 18 that Hazumi Takeda's Mahōka Kōkō no Rettōsei: Ichijō Masaki Tenkō-hen (The irregular at magic high school: Masaki Ichijō Transfers Schools Arc) manga, the adaptation of the 19th novel volume of Tsutomu Satou's The irregular at magic high sch...
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Chivalry of a Failed Knight's Riku Misora, Taboo Tattoo's Shinjirō Launch New Manga

Horyo Eiyū ~Sutegoma ni Sareta Kendo wa Tekikoku de Nariagaru~ follows gladiator's rise to power ― This year's sixth issue of Hakusensha's Young Animal magazine announced on March 14 that writer Riku Misora and artist Shinjirō will launch a new manga titled Horyo Eiyū ~Sutegoma ni Sareta Kendo wa Tekikoku de Nariagaru~ (Captive Hero ~A Sacrificial Gladiator Rises to Power in an Enemy Country~) in the...
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Utsurun Desu's Sensha Yoshida Launches New Manga on April 4

Gag manga artist to launch Oya GoGoGo series ― This year's seventh issue of Shogakukan's Big Comic Original magazine confirmed on March 19 that Sensha Yoshida will launch a new manga series titled Oya GoGoGo (Parents GoGoGo) in the magazine's next issue on April 4.   The new manga depicts the daily life of the Yoshida family, featuring their now high school daughter, and the car that arrives at their...
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Jinushi Ends Rokurei: The Anti-Exorcism Division Manga on April 25

Manga launched in 2022 ― The April issue of Square Enix's Monthly Big Gangan magazine announced on Tuesday that Jinushi will end the Rokurei: The Anti-Exorcism Division (Rokurei: Tensei-shi Rinne-ku Yakusho Dairokkan-bu Joreika Katsudōki) manga in the magazine's next issue on April 25. Square Enix's Manga UP! Global service publishes the manga in English and describes the story: In order to combat th...
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'More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers' Manga Enters Hiatus

Series to resume at later date ― Yūki Kanamaru announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday the More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers manga will take a break as it enters the final part of the series. The series will not publish a new chapter in this month's issue of Kadokawa's Young Ace magazine, entering a hiatus for Kanamaru to prepare and publish the final part at a healthy pace. いつも応援してくださっ...
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Kodansha USA Announces Parasyte Manga's Black & White Print Edition with New Translation

New edition to feature restored art, updated interior designs, new covers ― Kodansha USA revealed on Tuesday a new black-and-white paperback print edition of Hitoshi Iwaaki's Parasyte (Kiseiju) manga scheduled for release in fall 2025. This version will feature an updated translation along with the original black-and-white art restored, updated interior design, and new cover designs. The company desc...
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K Manga Adds The Kagari Monster Family Manga for Simulpub

Sora Daichi debuted manga on Wednesday ― Kodansha's K Manga service revealed on Tuesday that it has added Sora Daichi's The Kagari Monster Family (Kagari-ke no 8-Kyōdai) manga as a simulpub. The company describes the story: Unemployed and desperate, Ito Tohma stakes her life on a housekeeping job at a mansion in the middle of nowhere. But she's surprised to discover that it's actually for the Monster...
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Exclusive: Gamera-Rebirth- code thyrsos Comic Gets Physical Release on November 25

Prequel comic released in September 2023 tells origin story of kaiju ― Titan Comics announced on Tuesday that it will launch a paperback edition for Cambria Bakuhatsu Taro's prequel comic of Gamera -Rebirth- titled Gamera -Rebirth- code thyrsos, in English on November 25. The first volume is available for pre-order on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, and Forbidden Planet. Titan Manga describe...
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A Condition Called Love Manga to End in 3 Chapters After 1-Issue Break

Manga launched in 2017 with anime adaptation in April 2024 ― The May issue of Kodansha's Monthly Dessert magazine announced on Monday that Megumi Morino's A Condition Called Love (Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai) manga will end in three more chapters. The manga will first go on a break, and thus will not publish a new chapter in the magazine's next issue on April 24. Kodansha USA Publishing started publi...
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Haré+Guu/Liar x Liar's Renjuro Kindaichi to Launch New High School Manga

Kimi wa Sekai no Chūshin Desu "marriage story" starts on April 25 ― The May issue of Kodansha's Kiss magazine announced on Tuesday that Renjuro Kindaichi will launch a new manga titled Kimi wa Sekai no Chūshin Desu (You Are the Center of the World) in the magazine's next issue on April 25. The "marriage story" (right in image above) centers on Nonoko, a third-year high school student who just turned ...
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Kyōhei Miyajima's Haikyūbu!! Spinoff Manga Ends

Spinoff manga of Haruichi Furudate's Haikyu!! manga launched in 2019 ― Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ website published the final chapter of Kyōhei Miyajima's Haikyūbu!! manga, the spinoff of Haruichi Furudate's Haikyu!! manga, on Monday. Miyajima launched the manga on Shonen Jump+ in 2019. The manga is a "high-tension club activities comedy" series that focuses on rival schools. Shueisha will publish the m...
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The Apothecary Diaries Franchise Gets Spinoff Manga About Xiaolan

Itsuki Nanao launched Xiaolan Kaisōroku manga on Sunday ― Square Enix revealed at Anime Japan 2025 on Saturday that The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) franchise will have a new manga spinoff titled Kusuriya no Hitorigoto Gaiden: Xiaolan Kaisōroku (The Apothecary Diaries Side Story: Xiaolan's Memories) that launched on Square Enix's Manga Up! website on Sunday. Itsuki Nanao, who draws one...
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Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Reveals More TV Anime Cast, New Manga Launching in May

Original manga creators Takeshi Okano, Sho Makura launch Jigoku Sensei Nube Kai on May 2 ― A stage event at AnimeJapan 2025 on Sunday revealed six more cast members for the television anime adaptation of Takeshi Okano and Sho Makura's Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube (Jigoku Sensei Nube) manga. The event also revealed a new serialization for the manga series. The new manga will debut in the June issu...
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Koisuru One Piece Spinoff Gets Net Anime While Main Anime Airs Egghead Recap Before 1st New Episode on April 5 (Updated)

Anime resumes in new Sunday night timeslot on April 6 with 2nd new episode ― The AnimeJapan 2025 event on Saturday announced that the One Piece anime will air a special recap episode of the Egghead arc so far on April 5 at 9:00 p.m. JST (8:00 a.m. EDT), along with the first new episode (episode 1,123) since the series paused new episodes. The first new episode will air immediately after the recap. Th...
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Minoru Toyoda's Kore Kaite Shine Manga Gets TV Anime

Award-winning series about high school girl who loves manga launched in 2021 ― Shogakukan announced on Friday that Minoru Toyoda's Kore Kaite Shine manga is getting a television anime adaptation that will air on NTV. The tagline on the below first visual reads, "For everyone who loves manga." Toyoda (Love Roma) launched the manga in Shogakukan's Monthly Shonen Sunday magazine in November 2021, and th...

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