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Studio Proteus: American Manga Awards Hall of Fame Spotlight
It's no exaggeration to say that the manga industry—and manga fandom itself—would not be what it is now without the historic contributions of Studio Proteus.
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It's no exaggeration to say that the manga industry—and manga fandom itself—would not be what it is now without the historic contributions of Studio Proteus, the San Francisco-based studio responsible for selecting, acquiring, translating, an...
The Legal and 'Soft' Censorship Affecting Manga in America
Daniel Cruz of PEN America emphasized the toll censorship can take on authors: “Authors stop writing the content that's getting censored.”
― Panels about manga being targeted by book-banning campaigns have had a regular presence at anime conventions for as long as I can remember. In light of the current political climate (be sure to read Coop Bicknell's deep dive into the state of manga censorship in...
Under Ninja Author Kengo Hanazawa Puts a Spotlight on Seinen Manga
Hanazawa claims he's not a ninja himself — that career would be “too difficult” for him — but at points in the panel, one might mistake him for one.
― When writing Under Ninja, Kengo Hanazawa pays special attention to sound effects — specifically, the lack of them. “I wasn't able to depict this perfectly at the beginning,” he said at his Anime NYC 2025 panel, “but ninjas are known to be silent.” Wher...
Behind Weekly Shonen Jump: A Conversation with the Editor-in-Chief
What makes a hit manga in Weekly Shonen Jump? WSJ's current Editor-in-Chief Yū Saitō emphasized that he's always looking for “something new.”
― What makes a hit manga in Weekly Shonen Jump? At an Anime NYC panel moderated by Deb Aoki and presented by the Japan Foundation, WSJ's current Editor-in-Chief Yu Saito emphasized that he's always looking for “something new.” Saito, who started working at publ...
Akane-banashi Producer, Manga Editor Share How to Bring Rakugo to Anime
The primary voice actors are undergoing rakugo training and performed skits via video during Anime NYC's panel!
― Fans gathered together on Saturday to learn more about the upcoming Akane-banashi anime, based on the hit Shonen Jump manga by Yūki Suenaga and Takamasa Moue. TV Asahi producer Kazuki Endo took to the stage to discuss the anime, but not before introducing the network's other well-known se...
Peach-Pit Journey's Down Memory Lane In 25th Anniversary Panel
Manga duo Peach-Pit reminisced about their twenty-five years in the field before an enthusiastic crowd.
― At their special Q&A panel, Peach-Pit fondly reminisced on their quarter of a century working together as mangaka. Remaining consistent with keeping their faces a secret to the public, members Banri Sendou and Shibuko Ebara donned long black clothes and starkly-draped masks that dangled in front ...
Itaru Kinoshita Dives Deep into Dinosaur Sanctuary at Anime Expo 2025
Even a couple of dinosaurs turned up to hear about Kinoshita's manga.
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Dinosaur Sanctuary author Itaru Kinoshita spoke to a room full of humans and two dinosaurs at Anime Expo 2025. As a graduate of San Francisco State University's School of Cinema, his experience in film studies and Palau led him to start creating a story about dinosaurs. His first work, Giganto o ute (Attack the Gigante), was pub...
Hiro Mashima Confesses That Fairy Tail Was Born Out of His 'Loneliness'
Mashima also says the sequel was a “corporate” idea, not his.
― Would you believe that a mangaka's successful tale–or “tail”–of friendship was born out of loneliness? It's an underdog origin story for an artist like Hiro Mashima. The wizards gathered at New York Comic Con for the Spotlight panel on the famed mangaka, who debuted with Rave Master in the Weekly Shonen Magazine from 1999 to 2005. He bec...
Korean Comics Used to Be Burned; Now It Teaches Children
As the child of a famous manhwa artist, Park was especially aware of how government censorship affected her family's livelihood.
― Growing up in South Korea, Park Seulki Rhea remembers the comic book burnings. Every year on May 5, celebrated as Children's Day, government authorities would make a bonfire of manhwa under the premise of keeping children safe. “In 1967, manhwa was declared one of the six...
Manga is Global: Japanese Manga Editors Share How Medium is Expanding
Publishers share how a non-native Japanese comic artist can get their big break.
― For those who like the business side of manga as much as the art and storytelling, the Japanese Manga Editors Industry Roundtable really is a fascinating learning experience. This year's panel mostly focused on two areas of discussion—new artist development, and a look into publishing trends. Moderated by Deb Aoki, jo...
Exploring Manga: Publishers Picks For Must-Read Titles
Publishers recommend manga from slice-of-life to horror to romance at the NYCC panel!
― At New York Comic Con 2023, New York City librarian and Manga in Libraries author Jillian Rudes brought together some of the most prominent manga publishers in the industry to give their best manga recommendations. Anime News Network had the opportunity to hear from Ben Applegate (director of publishing services ...
Designer Katsuya Terada Addresses AI During Live Drawing Session
“It's how people get to use it. For companies or people who choose to go the AI route to profit off it, there's a give and take.”
― Renowned character designer Katsuya Terada returned to San Diego Comic-Con and spoke to a packed room of fans on July 21. Known for his work on Blood: The Last Vampire and Hellboy, the artist reflected on his long four-decade career. During his live digital drawing sessi...
San Diego Comic-Con: Makoto Yukimura Presents a Lively Discussion on Vinland Saga
The creator of the popular historical manga shares his thoughts on the late Kentarou Miura, how he flunked out of school, and isn't actually a fan of Vikings.
― Award-winning author Makoto Yukimura made his first appearance at San Diego Comic-Con to an excited but tightly packed crowd. Unfortunately, the panel room was much too small for someone of his caliber, as many were left waiting outside. Give...
Anime Expo 2023 - Meet Kafka Asagiri: Creator of Bungo Stray Dogs
One fan asked Asagiri about his penchant for combining young kids and bombs. He laughed but was unapologetic for his choices because he "had to have them explode."
― Fans lined up bright and early, forgoing the rush and squeeze of the Dealer's Hall opening, to greet Kafka Asagiri at the JW Marriott. Ahead of Bungo Stray Dogs' fifth season premiere, Yen Press presented the series creator to a passio...
New York Comic-Con 2018: Sanyo Presents Akira Himekawa Art Production's Debut Project: Marin
Beloved mangaka team Akira Himekawa was on-hand at New York Comic-Con 2018 to unveil their latest project, a manga re-imagining of the classic (and enormously popular) Sea Story pachinko mascot Marin!
― Fans who attended Friday's Sanyo Presents Himekawa Art Production's Debut Project: Marin panel at New York Comic Con were treated to the world premiere of famed manga duo Akira Himekawa's latest proj...
New York Comic-Con 2017: Q&A with Fairy Tail Creator Hiro Mashima
All the details from world-famous mangaka and Fairy Tail creator Hiro Mashima's fan Q&A panel at New York Comic-Con!
― Hiro Mashima is the creator of the hit series Fairy Tail, which is incredibly popular in both Japan and all around the world. It is a very successful series; it ran in Weekly Shounen Magazine for 11 years and has over 200 anime episodes. Fairy Tail has a passionate and dedicated fan...
Sakura-Con 2017 News Round-Up: Day One, Two
The Anime News Network crew are on site at the Pacific Northwest's largest convention as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. Keep checking back for news and cosplay photos!
― April 14-16 2017 Seattle, Washington Day One Headlines Funimation Licenses Hyouka Anime Aniplex USA Adds Katsugeki! Touken Ranbu TV Anime Series Sekai Project to Release CyberRebeat -The Fifth Domain of Warfare- Game This Year ...
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