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Exclusive: Titan Manga Licenses LastBoss LoveDeath, The Rabbit Circle
Titles slated for April 2027
― Titan Manga revealed to ANN on Thursday that it will publish the following manga: Title: LastBoss LoveDeath Author: Yoshikazu Kuwajima, Takahiro Seguchi Release Date: April 6, 2027 Pre-Order: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Forbidden Planet Summary: High school girls Fūka Nagisa, Julie Yūki and Kanon Amamiya never expected their ordinary lives to end with extraordinary powers....
Kusunoki's Flunking Her High School Glow-Up Manga Gets TV Anime
Yūto Uemura, Tomori Kusunoki star in anime at Passione, Hayabusa Film
― DMM Pictures announced on Thursday that Mitsuki Mii's Kusunoki's Flunking Her High School Glow-Up (Kusunoki-san wa Kōkō Debut ni Shippai Shite Iru) manga is getting a television anime adaptation. The manga will star Yūto Uemura as Keisuke Shizuki and Tomori Kusunoki as Shizuka Kusunoki. Midori Yui (episode director for Carole & T...
Yellow Tanabe's Kai-hen Wizards Manga Resumes on July 29
Manga went on hiatus on February 9
― Manga creator Yellow Tanabe announced on Tuesday that her Kai-hen Wizards (Kaihen no Mahōtsukai) manga will resume in this year's 35th issue of Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine on July 29. The manga went on hiatus on February 9. The manga previously went on hiatus in January 2025, and returned in April 2025. The manga then went on hiatus again in June 2025 and retur...
Liar Game: The Last Game Manga Ends
Manga to be compiled as 20th volume of Liar Game manga on October 19
― The August issue of Shueisha's Grand Jump Mecha magazine published the final chapter of Shinobu Kaitani's Liar Game: The Last Game manga on Wednesday. The manga will be compiled as the 20th volume of the original Liar Game manga, and will ship on October 19.【今月の #グランドジャンプめちゃ】★アニメ化記念 むちゃ＆めちゃ横断短期集中連載コミックス２０巻、１０月１９日（月）発売予定！最終話#LIARGA...
ippatu's Shōjōhime Manga Moves to YanMaga Web on August 2
Manga with new interpretation of Journey to the West story launched in December 2025
― This year's 34th issue of Kodansha's Young Magazine announced on Tuesday that ippatu's Shōjōhime (Monkey Princess) manga will move to Kodansha's YanMaga Web website, where it is simultaneously serialized, on August 2. The manga will also start its new arc in its next chapter. The manga simultaneously launched in Y...
Mutsumi Aoki Launches New Seinaru Hime no Kakushigoto Manga
Seinaru Hime no Kakushigoto debuts on August 18
― The September issue of Ichijinsha's Comic Yurihime magazine announced last Thursday that Mutsumi Aoki will launch a new series titled Seinaru Hime no Kakushigoto (The Holy Princess' Secret Affair) in the October issue on August 18.The story follows a magic-wielding princess and a serious knight as they embark on a journey to sainthood.Aoki ended the O...
Heisei Haizan-hei ☆ Sumire-chan Manga Goes on Hiatus Due to Author's Maternity Leave
Satomi U goes on maternity leave between July-October
― This year's 34th issue of Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine announced on Tuesday that Satomi U will take a maternity leave between mid-July to mid-October. Her Heisei Haizan-hei ☆ Sumire-chan manga will take a break during that time. The story follows the 31-year-old failed idol Sumire, who is convinced by her high school student cousin to relea...
Jagaan's Kensuke Nishida Launches New Manga
Yūsha Yukio debuts on August 19
― The August issue of Shueisha's Ultra Jump magazine announced on Friday that Kensuke Nishida will launch a new series titled Yūsha Yukio (Hero Yukio) in the next issue on August 19. The dark fantasy isekai story follows the hero Yukio, who has been the strongest hero from birth and the luckiest man in the world. Kaneshiro and Nishida launched the Jagaan manga in Shoga...
Pumpkin Night Manga Resumes Serialization on August 19
Manga went on hiatus in April 2025 to allow artist to recover health
― Manga artist Seima Taniguchi announced on their X (formerly Twitter) account last Friday that their and author Masaya Hokazono's Pumpkin Night manga will resume serialization on August 19, over a year after it went on hiatus. The manga went on hiatus in April 2025 to allow Taniguchi to recover their health. Manga Planet publishes ...
Drawn Deep Manga Ends
Series debuted in May 2025
― Sūji Hanabusa announced on X (formerly Twitter) on July 5 that the Drawn Deep (Ayashi Michizure) manga ended with the 13th chapter, which launched on online platforms on the same day. Hanabusa shared an illustration commemorating the release. Kodansha USA publishes the series in English and describes the story: Feeling like a fish out of water aſter moving to his mother...
Sakamoto Days Manga Heads to Climax
Manga started "final battle" in August 2025
― This year's 34th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine revealed on Tuesday that Yuuto Suzuki's Sakamoto Days manga is heading to its climax. The manga started its "final battle" in August 2025. Suzuki published a one-shot titled "Sakamoto" in Shueisha's Jump Giga in December 2019, and then launched the main manga in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine i...
Kino's Journey, Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online's Keiichi Sigsawa Writes 1st Original Manga
Sigsawa, artist Hayato Asaki launch new manga Kemono-tachi no Peregrinatio on July 17
― Shogakukan's Weekly CoroCoro Comic online magazine launched a new manga by writer Keiichi Sigsawa (Kino's Journey) and artist Hayato Asaki titled Kemono-tachi no Peregrinatio (Peregrinatio Bestiarum or The Beasts' Wandering), on Friday. This is the first original manga written by Sigsawa. The manga's story is set ...
Jujutsu Kaisen Ranks #1 on Bookscan's June Adult Graphic Novel List in U.S.
17 manga volumes including Chainsaw Man, Gachiakuta, The Summer Hikaru Died, Witch Hat Atelier, One Piece, Demon Slayer, Dandadan, Blue Lock, The Apothecary Diaries make list
― The 30th volume of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga ranked at #1 on Circana BookScan's Top 20 adult graphic novels list for June. This month's list featured 17 manga volumes, including: #1 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen vo...
Ghost Mikawa's Mercenary Sisters Novel Gets Manga Adaptation
Ka Sakana launches manga adaptation on Tuesday
― Kadokawa's Comic Newtype online manga magazine announced on July 16 that manga artist Ka Sakana (name romanization not confirmed) will launch the manga adaptation of Ghost Mikawa's Mercenary Sisters (Shimai Yōhei) novel on Tuesday. The manga's story centers on the daily life of two sisters not related by blood, but who trust each other. 17-year-old roo...
Flower and Asura Manga Ends in August
Coming-of-age series launched in June 2021, inspired anime in January 2025
― The August issue of Shueisha's Ultra Jump magazine announced on Friday that writer Ayano Takeda and artist Musshu will end their Flower and Asura (Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku) manga in the magazine's next issue on August 19.The manga's coming-of-age story is set in Tonakishima, a small island with a population of 600. Hana...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, July 12-18
Witch Watch, DAN DA DAN anime; Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury—Vanadis Heart, Star Wars Visions: Tsukumo manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, REALLY Love You Season 2 BDPlease Crunchyroll US$69.98 July 14 DAN DA DAN Season 2 BDCite Shout! Studios US$54.98 July 14 DAN DA DAN Season 2 Collector's Editio...
Seven Seas to Release Ultraman by Kazuo Umezz: The Classic Manga Collection
Company releases 1966 manga in large-trim hardcover in July 2027
― Seven Seas announced on Friday that it has licensed Kazuo Umezz's (or Kazuo Umezu) Ultraman manga. The company will release the series in large-trim hardcover as Ultraman by Kazuo Umezz: The Classic Manga Collection in July 2027. The company describes the story:
Serialized with the 1966 TV broadcast, the classic sci-fi hit Ultraman by...
Manga Plus Adds Tabireco's Baby Road Trippers Manga
Manga launched in August 2024
― Shueisha's Manga Plus platform added Tabireco's Baby Road Trippers (Baby Shachū Hackers) manga on Thursday. The manga's first 20 chapters are available immediately.Manga Plus describes the manga:“I find school kinda stifling.” Fuji Yonagi is a high school girl who struggles to fit in with her class and finds school a bit stifling. Fuji has been “car camping” in her bac...
Kei Sanbe Launches Aria's Adventures in Miracleland Manga
Manga centers on girl who can't fit in who wakes up on seemingly uninhabited island
― Kadokawa's Comic Newtype digital magazine revealed on Thursday that Kei Sanbe is launching a new manga titled Aria's Adventures in Miracleland (Kiseki no Shima no Aria) on Friday. The first chapter is available on the KadoComi website.The manga centers on a girl who can't seem to fit in anywhere, and who only trusts...
Hiroshi Takashige, Tatsumi Hitomoji's The Last Terran 1-Shot Manga from Young Magazine US Starts Serialization on August 20
Original one-shot debuted in special Young Magazine US English issue
― The August issue of Kodansha's Monthly Young Magazine announced on Thursday Hiroshi Takashige and Tatsumi Hitomoji's manga THE LAST TERRAN from the special Young Magazine US English issue will launch as a series in the September issue on August 20.Takashige and Hitomoji launched the original one-shot as part of Kodansha's special ...
Shū Okimoto, Koichi Suzuki's Hyōyomi no Victoria Manga Ends in 2 Chapters
Series from The Drops of God artist debuted in June 2024
― This year's 33rd issue of Kodansha's Morning magazine announced on Thursday artist Shu Okimoto and writer Koichi Suzuki's Hyōyomi no Victoria (Vote Counter Victoria) manga will end in two chapters.The story revolves around an election consultant named Tsubasa and a hopeful new politician named Kenzō. Together, they hope to defeat the mayor wh...
Digimon Franchise Gets Digimon Eggs Manga on October 3
Manga centers on boy conducting independent research project about Digimon
― The August issue of Shueisha's Saikyo Jump magazine revealed on July 3 that Ayumu Minato will launch a new manga for the Digimon franchise titled Digimon Eggs in the magazine's November issue on October 3. The magazine teases the manga's story as centering on a boy working on an independent research project about Digimon, wh...
Yūgo Kobayashi's New Manga Delayed Again, Aoashi Brotherfoot Spinoff Manga Changes to Weekly Serialization
Kobayashi plans to finish Aoashi Brotherfoot in 6 volumes
― The official X/Twitter account for Yūgo Kobayashi's Aoashi manga revealed on Thursday that the start of his planned new manga has been pushed back by six months, due to some circumstances. In addition, Aoashi Brotherfoot, the spinoff to the Aoashi manga, will be serialized weekly starting this month in Shogakukan's Weekly Big Comic Spirits m...
Ryuta Amazume's Sefure Manga Ends
Series debuted in March 2019
― This year's 15th issue of Shonengahosha's Young King magazine announced on Wednesday that Ryuta Amazume's Sefure manga series will end in the next issue on July 27.The "sex and romance" story centers on two "sex friends." Although their relationship initially focuses on their bodies, they gradually start to feel something more for each other.Amazume launched the series ...
'There, Beneath the Water' Author Kaiko Fuyumushi Launches New Manga
Fuyumushi launched Kagami yo Kagami yo manga on July 3
― GOTcorporation's Comic MeDu manga website launched on July 3 a new manga by Kaiko Fuyumushi titled Kagami yo Kagami yo (mirror, mirror on the wall.) The manga centers on Hina, a girl raised by her mother like a "princess." Hina goes to the same university as her mother. She gradually notices how differently she was raised and how the people th...
FLIPFLOPs' Darwin's Game ~Flag Game~ Spinoff Novel Gets Manga Adaptation
Guuno draws manga launching in October
― The August issue of Akita Shoten's Bessatsu Shōnen Champion magazine announced on Wednesday that FLIPFLOPs' Darwin's Game ~Flag Game~ spinoff novel is getting a manga adaptation. The manga will launch in the magazine's November issue, which will ship in October. Guuno is drawing the manga. The novel's story centers on the past of Shuka and Rein that was not de...
From Superfan to Stepsister Manga Listed to End with 10th Volume
Manga's 10th volume ships on September 18
― Retailers are listing Sae Kumanami's From Superfan to Stepsister (Oshi ga Ani ni Narimashita) manga to end with the 10th compiled book volume, which ships on September 18.Manga Up! Global publishes the series in English and describes the story:When my mom announced her remarriage, I knew I would be getting a stepbrother. But to my surprise, it was my idol, ...
The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest Manga Listed to End with 36th Volume
Manga adaptation launched in 2017
― Retailers are listing the 36th compiled book volume of LIVER JAM&POPO's manga adaptation of Shinkoshoto's The Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest (Shikkaku Mon no Saikyō Kenja) light novel series as the final one for the series. The 36th volume will ship on September 11.Square Enix Manga & Books is publishing the manga adaptation by LIVER JAM&POPO (Friendly Land)...
Manga Plus Releases 'Soon, You'll Paint Your Heart Out' Manga in English
Series debuted on December 4
― Manga Plus added Neguse Okita's Soon, You'll Paint Your Heart Out (Yagate Efude o Utsuroshi Kimi wa) manga in English on Wednesday. The first five chapters are available to read as of press time.Manga Plus describes the story:Airi Aikawa is a manga artist grinding away to make a living. Her childhood friend, Hinoki, is a few years younger and used to be her art student....
Manga Creator Ryoichiro Kezuka Dies
Record Journey manga creator died in late May
― The official X/Twitter account for Kadokawa's Aokishi magazine revealed on Wednesday that manga creator Ryoichiro Kezuka died in late May. Kezuka launched the Record Journey (Onban Kikō) manga in Aokishi magazine in 2021. Titan Manga is releasing the manga in English. Kezuka initially self-published his Otomachi Record manga series. Kadokawa later publi...
Chiho Saitō's VS Lupin Manga Ends
Manga based on original thief Arsène Lupin by French novelist Maurice Leblanc launched in 2012
― The summer issue of Shogakukan's Zōkan Flowers magazine published the final chapter of Chiho Saitō's VS Lupin manga on Tuesday. The manga, based on the original thief Arsène Lupin by French novelist Maurice Leblanc, launched in the inaugural issue of Zōkan Flowers in 2012. The manga follows the world-fam...
Harukana Receive's Nyoijizai Launches New Manga
Nyoijizai launched Shinkon Dakedo Captain no Kanojo to wa Mada Yarenai manga on July 11
― Manga author Nyoijizai launched a new manga titled Shinkon Dakedo Captain no Kanojo to wa Mada Yarenai (I'm newly married, but I still can't have sex with the captain's girlfriend) on Kadokawa's Dra Dra Sharp# online manga magazine last Saturday. The manga centers on newlywed couple Yūto and Asuka. Asuka, a prof...
Manga Creator matoba Launches New Fantasy Series on August 12
Author of 'Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included' launches Eden no Tō manga
― The August issue of Square Enix's Monthly Shonen Gangan magazine revealed last Friday that manga creator matoba will launch a new series titled Eden no Tō: Luluchikakunia to Tō no Meikyū (Tower of Eden: Luluchikakunia and the Tower Labyrinth) in the magazine's next issue on August 12. The manga will have a color o...
Real Girl's Mao Nanami Launches New Manga on July 26
Manga adapts Ryō Midorikawa's Tensei Hakushaku Lilina no Kekkon novel
― Mao Nanami announced on July 4 that she will launch a manga adaptation of Ryō Midorikawa's Tensei Hakushaku Lilina no Kekkon (The Marriage of the Reincarnated Countess Lilina) light novel in Square Enix's Gangan Online service on July 26.-ˏˋ🩷新連載予告🩷ˎˊ˗『ガンガンONLINE』アプリで７/２６（日）新連載が始まります『転生伯爵リリーナの結婚～イケメン公爵様の虫除け係!?～』原作：翠川稜先生婚活ボロ負け令嬢の人生...
After God Manga Takes Break
Series debuted in 2021
― Sumi Eno announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday that the After God manga will take a break following the early access release of chapters 106-107.Comikey publishes the series in English and describes the story:Japan has been invaded by Gods, leaving giant Danger Zones where once were cityscapes. While patrolling the area, Anti-God researcher Tokinaga discovers Kamikura W...
The Saintess Recruited a Doting King Husband Manga Ends
Manga adaptation debuted in 2023
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Square Enix's Manga Up! platform announced on Saturday that Coma Hashii's manga adaptation of Yuuri Seo's The Saintess Recruited a Doting King Husband (Seijo ga "Amayakashite Kureru Yasashii Danna-sama" o Boshū Shitara Kokuō Heika ga Rikkōho Shitekita) novel series is ending with the 24th chapter. The platform began publ...
Aguri Kurita's Midari ni Tsukasete wa Narimasen Manga Ends
Series debuted in November 2024
― The August issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Dragon Age magazine published the final chapter of Aguri Kurita's Midari ni Tsukasete wa Narimasen (Don't Get Recklessly Possessed) series on July 9. The second compiled book volume will ship in September. The series follows unemployed "Yes Man" Yasushi Sugahara who encounters a ghost that looks identitical to the female colleg...
Blue Summer Haze Manga Ends in 5th Volume
Dondon launched manga in December 2023; 5th volume to ship in winter 2027
― The fourth compiled book volume of Dondon's Blue Summer Haze manga announced on Monday that the manga will end in its fifth volume in winter 2027. The fourth volume of the manga shipped early on Comic Cmoa on Sunday, but was released on other retail outlets on Monday. Kodansha USA publishes the manga in English and describes ...
How to Grill Our Love Manga Ends
Series debuted in 2020, ends on Thursday
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Shiori Hanatsuka's How to Grill Our Love (Yaiteru Futari) manga confirmed on Monday that Kodansha's Comic Days platform will publish the final chapter on Thursday. Kodansha USA publishes the series in English and describes the story: Dating can be tough when you nerd out over barbecue. Kenta, a practical pitmast...
Ryūki Ōnuma, Hikari Komaru's Doggo Manga Ends
Series debuted in August 2024
― Ryūki Ōnuma and Hikari Komaru's Doggo (Innu) manga ended with its 74th chapter on the YanMaga Web site on Saturday. The final chapter stated both authors are currently preparing a new work. Seven Seas publishes the series in English and describes the story: Asakusa's a big, scary place for a little pug all on his own. Or so high school student Sally thinks when she fin...
Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, More Manga Rank on NYT July Bestseller List
― The 30th volume of Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen manga ranked at #3 on The New York Times' monthly Graphic Books and Manga bestseller list released in early July. The manga on this month's list include: #3 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 30 #4 — Tatsuki Fujimoto's Chainsaw Man volume 21 #10 — Gege Akutami's Jujutsu Kaisen volume 1 #12 — Kei Urana's Gachiakuta volume 1 #15 — Mokumokuren's Th...
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Manga Resumes on August 18
Iro Aida's manga entered hiatus in November 2025
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Square Enix's G-Fantasy magazine announced on Monday that Iro Aida's Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun (Jibaku Shōnen Hanako-kun) manga will resume in the September issue releasing on August 18. The manga entered a hiatus in the magazine's December 2025 issue on November 18, due to Aida's medical treatment for an u...
Enma Akiyama's Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi. Gets TV Anime
Senpai is an Otokonoko director Shinsuke Yanagi helms anime at feel. animation studio
― Kadokawa announced on Monday the television anime adaptation of Enma Akiyama's Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi. (Noa is My Senior, and My Friend.) manga, and revealed the anime's teaser visual and main staff members.The manga's story centers on Rihito Ōtsuka — a laid-back and unbothered guy, and an employee in a game comp...
Amekiri's 'Chotto Matō yo, Harutora-kun' BL Manga Gets Live-Action Series
Masaya Sakuragi, Tsubasa Nakagawa star in August 13 series
― Shinshokan's Dear Plus label announced on Saturday Amekiri's Chotto Matō yo, Harutora-kun (Wait a second, Harutora-kun) boys-love manga will get a live-action series on August 13. The series will air on MBS and other channels.The series stars Masaya Sakuragi (left in photo above) as Harutora Kurobe and Tsubasa Nakagawa (right above) as Sui ...
Umihoshi Nanai's Kizuguchi to Hōtai Manga Gets TV Anime in January 2027
J.C. Staff animates romantic comedy series about daughter of yakuza boss, her caretaker
― J.C. Staff announced on Monday that it is producing a television anime adaptation of Umihoshi Nanai's Kizuguchi to Hōtai (Wound and Bandage) manga that will debut in January 2027. The staff revealed two visuals, with the second visual being a "weak loving" version. The anime will air on ABC and TV Asahi's ANiMAZ...
Kōji Miura's Blue Box Manga Ends
Series that debuted in 2021 has 10 million copies in circulation
― This year's 33rd issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine published the final chapter of Kōji Miura's Blue Box manga on Monday. The 27th volume will ship on October 2 and the 28th and final volume will ship on December 4.Shueisha's MANGA Plus service publishes the manga in English digitally, and describes the story:Taiki Inomat...
Code Geass, Gundam Wing Crossover Manga Launches
Tomofumi Ogasawara draws Shin Kidō Senki Gundam W x Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch: Minuet Zero manga
― Tomofumi Ogasawara launched the previously announced official crossover manga between Code Geass and Gundam Wing, titled Shin Kidō Senki Gundam W x Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch - Minuet Zero (Mobile Suit Gundam Wing x Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - Minuet Zero), on Kadokawa's KadoComi p...
emaqi Adds Pierrot-Man, Barefaced, 2 More Manga
Service also adds The Isekai Reincarnation Sketchbook of Hundred Burger-chan, Beyond the Heavens manga in English
― AI localization company Orange Inc. announced on Thursday that it will release the following manga titles in English on its e-bookstore service "emaqi" on the following dates:Title: Pierrot-Man (volumes 1-3)
Creators: Shingo Honda (story), Shinsuke Takahashi (art)
Release date: July 10...
Nao Maita's Shining! Manga Ends in 2 Chapters
Series that debuted in 2023 centers on elementary school girl who meets popular actor
― The August issue of Shogakukan's Ciao magazine announced on July 3 Nao Maita's Shining! manga will end in two more chapters, not including the chapter published on July 3.The manga centers on a very normal elementary school girl named Nene, whose door to an unimaginable fate opens after she meets the very popular ...
Magical Girl and Narco Wars Manga Ends on July 21
Writer Yū Nomiya, artist Merou Meiji launched manga in May 2025
― Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ website revealed on Tuesday that writer Yū Nomiya and artist Merou Meiji's Magical Girl and Narco Wars (Mahō Shōjo to Mayaku Sensō) manga will end in its next chapter on July 21. Shueisha's MANGA Plus service publishes the manga in English and describes the story:
"Candy," a mysterious drug whose main ingredient...
Live-Action Happy Kanako's Killer Life Series Gets 2nd Season
2nd season debuts in September
― The DMM TV streaming service announced on Friday that the live-action series of Toshiya Wakabayashi's Happy Kanako's Killer Life (Shiawase Kanako no Koroshiya Seikatsu) manga will have a second season that will debut on DMM TV in September. Non and Taisuke Fujigaya reprise their roles as Kanako and Sakurai, respectively.✨情報解禁✨ドラマ『幸せカナコの殺し屋生活２』2026年9月 DMM TV独占配信決定！ SNS...
FLIPFLOPs' Darwin's Game Manga Gets Live-Action Film in 2027
Taishi Nakagawa, Kōki, Mei Hata, Fuju Kamio, Koji Yamamoto star in film opening on March 12
― Toei announced on Friday that FLIPFLOPs' Darwin's Game manga is getting a live-action film adaptation, which will open in Japan on March 12, 2027. Toei also revealed the film's teaser trailer, teaser visual, and main cast and staff members.The film will star:Taishi Nakagawa as Kaname (center in above image)K...
Manga Up! Global Adds Trained to be the Ultimate Anti-magic Spellblade, 'Uglymug, Epicfighter SSS' Manga
Service also adds AGERECO! Getting Into the Voice Acting Spirit! manga
― Manga Up! Global added the following three manga over the last week:
Title: Trained to be the Ultimate Anti-magic Spellblade (Zettai Maken no Duelist: Ansatsu Kizoku ga Dorei Reijō o Ikusei Shitara, Majutsu-goroshi no Kyūkyoku Makenshi ni sodatte Shimattan da ga) Author(s): Ichiro Sakaki, Ryohei Yamauchi, Hiyori Asahikawa Releas...
Yukari Sakai's Sinful Is the Angel Who Loves Manga Ends in 3 Chapters
Series debuted in March 2025
― This year's 15th issue of Hakusensha's Hana to Yume magazine announced on July 3 that Yukari Sakai's Sinful Is the Angel Who Loves (Koisuru Tenshi wa Tsumibukai) manga will end in three chapters. Yen Press will publish the series in English and describes the story: In a world where angels walk among humans, friendless high school girl Misora Shiratori has one goal: to ...
Dual Masters LOST Manga Ends 4th Part, Gets 5th Part
Duel Masters LOST ~Danzai no Shōnen~ manga debuted on March 26, with anime planned
― The 11th chapter of Yō Kanebayashi and Shigenobu Matsumoto's Duel Masters LOST ~Danzai no Shōnen~ (The Sentencing Boy), the fourth part of the Duel Masters LOST manga, debuted on July 2 as the final chapter, but also revealed that the manga will have a fifth part. Duel Masters LOST ~Danzai no Shōnen~ debuted on March...
Strange Pictures Manga Ends on July 21
Manga launched in March 2024; Titan Manga releases manga in English
― This year's 14th issue of Futabasha's Manga Action magazine revealed on Tuesday that Kikō Aiba's manga adaptation of Uketsu's original novel Strange Pictures (Henna E) manga will end in the magazine's next issue on July 21. The manga entered its final arc in November 2025. Titan Manga is releasing the manga in English, and it will ...
Tsubasa to Hotaru's Nana Haruta, Artist maki Launch New Manga
Haruta, maki to launch love comedy manga Sugarless Romance on August 3
― The August issue of Shueisha's Ribon magazine announced on July 3 that manga authors Nana Haruta (Tsubasa to Hotaru) and maki will launch a new manga titled Sugarless Romance in the magazine's next issue on August 3. Haruta is credited for the original story, and maki is drawing the manga. Haruta also announced the new manga on ...
Masashi Ueda's Otoboke Buchō Dairi, Kariage-kun, Shin Furiten-kun Manga End
Otoboke Buchō Dairi, Kariage-kun ended on Tuesday, Shin Furiten-kun ends on Friday
― Manga author Masashi Ueda ended the serialization of his Otoboke Buchō Dairi and Kariage-kun manga on Tuesday, and his Shin Furiten-kun manga will end on July 10. The August issue of Houbunsha's Manga Time magazine published the final chapter of Otoboke Buchō Dairi, while this year's 14th issue of Futabasha's Manga A...
Yosuke Matsumoto's Monochrome Days Manga Ends in Next Chapter on August 2
Manga about office worker who gave up his dream of becoming an artist launched in 2024
― Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ website announced on Sunday that Yosuke Matsumoto's Monochrome Days (Monochrome no Futari) manga will end in its next chapter on August 2. Shueisha's MANGA Plus service publishes the manga in English and describes the series:
A reliable office worker, Hanaichi Fudo, undoubtedly had a gift ...
Mirmo de Pon! New Manga Ends, Gets 'Season 2,' Side Story
Latest manga of Hiromu Shinozuka's Mirmo de Pon! series launched on March 3
― The August issue of Shogakukan's Ciao magazine published the final chapter of Hiromu Shinozuka's Mirmo de Pon! New manga, the latest entry in the Mirmo Zibang! (Mirmo de Pon!) shōjo manga series, on July 3 and announced that the manga will get a "season 2." the magazine will also publish a side story in its October issue, ...
BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita Anime Gets Manga Adaptation, Mugendai Mewtype Keyboardist Miyako Fuji Launches New Manga
BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita Arale∞Arabu-ration launches on July 24; Miyako Fuji's manga of in-story Magical Physical Kululu series launched on July 2
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Bushiroad Works' Comic Growl (formerly Comic Bushiroad Web) manga website announced on June 30 that the BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita television anime inspired by the BanG Dream! project's Mugendai Mewtype (also known a...
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Manga Tops Oricon's Monthly Comic Ranking for June 2026
Chainsaw Man manga's final volume ranks 2nd, Dandadan ranks 3rd
― Oricon Inc. announced its Monthly Comic Ranking for June 2026 on July 2. The data tracks estimated print sales at retail outlets across Japan from June 1 to June 28. The 32nd volume of Taiki Kawakami's That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken) manga, based on Fuse and Mitz Vah's light novel series of the ...
Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Manga Goes on Hiatus Until August Due to Creator's Health
Manga entered its final arc on March 18
― This year's 32nd issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine announced on Wednesday that Negi Haruba's Go, Go, Loser Ranger! (Sentai Daishikkaku) manga will go on hiatus due to Haruba's health, and will resume sometime in August.The series previously entered a hiatus on February 18, and returned on March 18 and entered its final arc.Kodansha USA Publishing is...
Harvey Awards Nominate Chainsaw Man, Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, One Piece, Your Letter
Also nominated: Billy Bat, He Rolled Me Up Like a Grilled Squid, Land, Miss Ruki, My Gorilla Family, My Life in 24 Frames Per Second
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The Harvey Awards, which honor outstanding work in comics and sequential art, announced the nominees for this year's awards on Tuesday. The nominees in the Best Manga category are: Billy Bat by Naoki Urasawa & Takashi Nagasaki (Kana/Abrams)
He Rolled Me Up Like a Gri...
Shinya Komi's Sora o Matotte Manga Ends on July 15
Komi launched manga in May 2023
― Manga creator Shinya Komi revealed on July 2 that the Sora o Matotte (To Drape Over the Sky) manga will end in the next issue of Shueisha's Grand Jump magazine on July 15.The manga centers on high school student Haro Ogawa. In his childhood years, he saw a painting known as "Witch in the Nude." Ever since then, he has been teaching himself oil painting, mainly painti...
emaqi Launches Monthly Subscription Service
emaqi Premium plan costs US$6.99 monthly
― AI localization company Orange Inc. announced on Wednesday it is launching a monthly subscription service called "emaqi Premium" for its e-bookstore service "emaqi." The subscription costs US$6.99 (CAD$9.99) monthly and launched on the app on the same day.The subscription features more than 400 manga titles from the company's catalogue, including new release...
How Do We Relationship? Manga Gets Live-Action Series in September
Riho Sayashi, Sakurako Konishi star in live-action series of Tamifull's yuri manga
― MBS announced on Monday that it is producing an eight episode live-action series adaptation of Tamifull's How Do We Relationship? (Tsukiatte Agetemo Iikana) manga that will premiere on MBS on September 10.Photographer Sara Masuda took the photos for the show's key visuals above.The cast includes:Riho Sayashi as Saeko...
Tokyopop Licenses How I Attended an All Guy's Mixer, The Reclusive Consort of the Rikan Empire, Mr. Mitsuya's Planned Feeding, More Manga/Comics
Also: Hololive's Advent vs. Justice: The Comic, Love at First Howl, more
― Tokyopop announced during its panel at Anime Expo on Sunday the following licenses: Title: Love at First Howl manga
Author: Nasubitaka
Summary: Tama, a human raised by a pack of wolves who can transform into humans, is closer to the wolves than he is to humans.
He lives a happy life with his wolf childhood friend, Tatsu. Tatsu...
Seven Seas Licenses My Sword Saint Master Is Too Cute to Live With!, 'Hate Me, but Let Me Stay - Manager and Otoha,' 12 More Titles (Updated)
Also: That girl I'm interested in is a maid from the abyss, The Journey of a Dark Elf with Fading Powers, more
― The publisher Seven Seas Entertainment announced at its Anime Expo industry panel on Saturday that it licensed the following titles: Siren imprint: Title: Distorted I Love You (audiobook)
By Yoru Sumino Release: August 2026 Brand-new license announcement! DISTORTED I LOVE YOU (AUDIOBOOK) b...
Kuma Licenses Ogeretsu Tanaka's BL Manga Mermaid Prince
Manga centers on young man offered 100 million yen to successfully father child with endangered male mermaid
― The manga publisher Kuma announced at the "Manga Licensing with DENPA and KUMA Books" panel at Anime Expo on Saturday that it has licensed Ogeretsu Tanaka's boys-love manga Mermaid Prince. Kuma describes the story: A cash-strapped young man's life changes overnight when a mysterious organiza...
Omoi Announces 4 New Titles, Partnerships with Red String Manga, Square Enix Manga
Licensed titles include Walking Home with You, Shonen Racket, Natsume & Natsume: More Perfume, more
― Digital manga publisher Omoi announced on Saturday during its panel at Anime Expo four new licenses, along with new partnerships to expand its catalogue with Red String Manga and Square Enix Manga. Title: Walking Home with You
Author(s): Mai Matsuda
Release: Summer
Summary: Shun was the star of his m...
Dark Horse Manga Licenses The Sky is but One Roof of the World, H.P. Lovecraft's The Haunter of the Dark Manga
Company to release Deluxe Edition of Gantz starting in April 2027
― Dark Horse Manga announced during its panel at Anime Expo on Friday it has licensed the following manga for release in spring 2027. All the works are available for pre-order now. Title: Gantz Deluxe Edition Volume 1 (collects volumes 1-3) Creator: Hiroya Oku Release: April 6, 2027 Summary: Former Tokyo schoolmates Kei and Masaru are ...
J-Novel Club Reveals 7 Light Novel, 2 Manga Licenses, 13 Print Releases
'Sorry Darling, but You Won't Kill Me Again!', A Young Maiden's Growing Pains, Last Summer Sparkle, more licensed
― J-Novel Club announced licenses for seven light novel series and two manga at its Anime Expo panel on Friday. The first two parts of the first volume for all new light novel series and the first chapter for all new manga are available now. The company also revealed print releases for th...
Inklore Licenses Tomoko Yamashita's Ikoku Nikki Manga
Inklore to begin releasing in summer 2027
― Inklore announced during its panel at Anime Expo on Friday that it has licensed Tomoko Yamashita's Ikoku Nikki manga and will release the first volume in print in summer 2027.The manga centers on 35-year-old novelist Makio Kōdai, and her 15-year-old niece Asa, who live together under one roof. Makio took Asa in on a sudden impulse after Asa's parents, which...
Yen Press Licenses Planarian Humans, Takane-san and Arashi-chan, Zeta Gundam Define, More Manga & Novels
Also: The Chef of the Adventurers' Tavern, A Flower in Black Crude Clothes, The 11th Cat Is Nene!, more
― Yen Press announced during its panel at Anime Expo on Friday the following six manga and two novel licenses: Title: The Chef of the Adventurers' Tavern (Bōkensha Sakaba no Ryōrinin) novel
Creators: Hagane Kurodome (story), Kururi (illustrations)
Summary: A Quest That Begins in the Kitchen! Yoishi...
Mahjong Pros Licenses Golden Sakura, Maetel of the Glassy Sea Manga
Both manga launch in English physically/digitally in November 2026
― Mahjong set company Mahjong Pros' Mahjong Pros Publishing imprint announced at Anime Expo on Thursday it has licensed the following manga: Title: Golden Sakura
Creators: Sayaka Okada (story), Kazuo Maekawa (art)
Release: November 2026 (physical/digital)
Summary: Broke, betrayed, and buried under $50,000 of debt, failed pro Mahjong P...
Defying Kurosaki-kun Manga Gets New Live-Action Series
Manga ended in October 2021, previously inspired live-action film in January 2016
― Kodansha announced on Friday that Makino's Defying Kurosaki-kun (Kurosaki-kun no Iinari ni Nante Naranai) manga is inspiring a new live-action series adaptation that will debut on Fuji TV on Demand. The announcement did not mention any further details about the series.Kodansha USA Publishing is releasing the manga dig...
BluPetal Reveals 2 Licenses, Gush Comics English Marketing, Digital Platform Launch
BluPetal licenses Masashi Kumamoto's Last Heaven, Raika Suzumi's The Black World is Dyed in White Chalk
― English manga publisher BluPetal announced at its panel at Anime Expo on Thursday that it has licensed Masashi Kumamoto's Last Heaven manga, and Raika Suzumi's The Black World is Dyed in White Chalk manga. Both titles will release in both print and digitally in early 2027.BluPetal also announced ...
Ink Pop Licenses noho's My Neighbor Yokai Manga
Manga about town where humans, yokai live together inspired anime in April 2024
― Ink Pop, the manga/manhwa/webcomics imprint for kids and teens from Penguin Random House, announced at Anime Expo on Thursday that it will release noho's My Neighbor Yokai (Tonari no Yōkai-san) manga in English starting in spring 2027 in paperback and jacketed hardcover. Ink Pop describes the series: Yokai, Japanese cre...
BluPetal to Release Animate International BL Titles Exclusively
Initial titles planned for release include Mask Danshi, Kabukicho Bad Trip, "Tashiro-kun, Why're You Like This?"
― English manga publisher BluPetal announced at its panel at Anime Expo on Thursday that it now has an agreement with Animate International to be the sole agent and subdistributor for English-language editions of titles published by Animate International in worldwide English-language marke...
Kodansha USA Announces Print Releases for Phoenix, Witch Hat Atelier: Special Stories, Historié, Fatale Game, More Manga
Also: The Chronicles of Leënde, The Serenade of Spring Thunder, Myther, more
― Kodansha USA Publishing announced during its Anime Expo panel on Thursday new print releases for spring 2026: Title: Fatale Game
Author: Battan
Summary: “If it means that I can read your work again, I'll even chase you to the ends of the earth.” Seri Tainaka, writing under the pen name Nanakusa, is a mid-career manga artis...
Manga Mavericks Licenses Motionless, The Sword of Paros, Hero Company Manga
All 3 manga launch in English in 1st half of 2027
― Manga Mavericks Books announced during its Anime Expo panel on Thursday that it has licensed the following three manga for release in 2027. Title: Motionless
Creator: Quick Obake
Release: February 2027 (physical/digital)
Summary: Make merriment, myth, and more while motionless. Illustrated by Quick Obake, known in Japan as the mangaka who pioneered ...
Exclusive: Square Enix Manga & Books Reveals 8 Manga, 2 Final Fantasy Book Releases
My Classmate James, Final Fantasy XIV: Me and the Cornservant, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: Dear Destiny
― Square Enix Manga & Books announced during its panel on Thursday at Anime Expo the following eight manga and two book releases: Title: Not Quite Love manga
Author: Daisuke Hagiwara
Release: April 2027
Description: In a twist of fate, high schooler Umi Sayama finds herself moving in with the Hiroi ...
Akiko Okuda's 'Rusuban' Short Manga Inspires Short Anime Film on August 1
Kenji Iwaisawa's ROCK'N ROLL MOUNTAIN studio animates short
― Kenji Iwaisawa's ROCK'N ROLL MOUNTAIN (100 Meters, ON-GAKU: Our Sound) animation studio announced on Thursday that it is producing a short anime adaptation of Akiko Okuda's "Rusuban" (House-Sitting) short manga. The short anime will screen for one week at the K's Cinema in Shinjuku, Tokyo beginning on August 1 alongside a screening of Iwai...
'My Maid, Miss Kishi' Author Kano Kashiwagi Launches New Manga
Zureta Kaishaku no Bokura manga launches on July 8
― This year's 31st issue of Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine revealed on Wednesday that Kano Kashiwagi will launch a new manga titled Zureta Kaishaku no Bokura (Our Misunderstandings) in the magazine's next issue on July 8. The manga will have a 45 page first chapter and will have a color opening page. The magazine describes the manga as a "comedy o...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, June 28-July 4
Dr. Stone Science Future, Patlabor anime; Geniearth, Al the Adventurer: That Magic Shouldn't Work! manga ship
― The weekly North American Anime, Manga Releases article will be off for the week of July 7-13 and will return in mid-July. Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Dr. Stone Science Future Part 1 BDPlease Crunchyroll US$79.98 June 30 I Don't Like You At All, Big Brother!! ...
Mobile Suit Gundam Eight Manga Gets 'Special Promo Video'
Eureka Seven's Tomoki Kyoda directs video at Raging Bull
― The August issue of Kadokawa's Gundam Ace magazine revealed on June 26 that Hajime Kamoshida and Shuei Takagi's Mobile Suit Gundam Eight manga will receive a "special promotional video." Tomoki Kyoda (Eureka Seven, Halo Legends "Protoype," EUREKA SEVEN AO) will direct the video at Raging Bull.The manga is set in Earth, in an all-new setting c...
Shueisha's Contract for Manga of Marvel Characters Ends on September 30
Shueisha to cease publishing 5 manga titles based on Marvel Comics characters
― Shueisha announced on Wednesday that its contract with Walt Disney Japan to publish manga adaptations of Marvel Comics characters will end on September 30. Shueisha will begin removing the below manga titles from digital storefronts gradually from September 28 to 30, and is ceasing the sales of the same manga titles in ph...
Hideo Yamamoto Launches New Suiken Japan Manga
Suiken Japan debuts on July 6
― This year's 31st issue of Shogakukan's Big Comic Spirits magazine announced on Monday that Hideo Yamamoto will debut a new series titled Suiken Japan (Drunken Fist Japan) in the next issue on July 6 The magazine teases the series with the tagline "This old man is unstoppable when he drinks."Yamamoto ended the Hikari-Man manga in June 2020. Yamamoto launched the manga i...
Writer Ichiha Hiiragi, Artist mimita Launch New Manga on July 15
Kanade-kun no Shugorei Yarimasu! manga follows high school girl who turns into her idol's guardian spirit
― Shogakukan's Manga ONE service announced on Tuesday that writer Ichiha Hiiragi and artist mimita will launch a new manga titled Kanade-kun no Shugorei Yarimasu! (I'll Be Kanade-kun's Guardian Spirit!) on July 15. Hiiragi also revealed the new manga on their X (formerly Twitter) account, and sta...
Hima-Ten! Manga Ends
Series debuted in July 2024
― This year's 31st issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine published the final chapter of Genki Ono's Hima-Ten! manga on Monday. Viz publishes the series in English and describes the story: Follow the romances of part-time house cleaner, full-time student, Iemori and high school CEO Himari in this romantic comedy. Ono launched the series in Shueisha's Weekly Shone...
Liar Liar Manga Ends in Next Chapter on July 27
Funa Yukina's manga adaptation of Haruki Kuō's light novels launched in 2019
― The August issue of Kadokawa's Monthly Comic Alive magazine revealed on Friday that Funa Yukina's Liar Liar manga, the adaptation of Haruki Kuō's light novel series of the same title, will end in the magazine's next issue on July 27. Yen Press releases the manga in English and describes the story:
The duel to determine the...
Hiroshi Shimomoto's Delinquent Gacha Manga Ends
Final volume ships on September 4
― Shueisha's Shonen Jump+ published the final chapter of Hiroshi Shimomoto's Delinquent Gacha (Gachankee) manga on Tuesday. The third and final compiled book volume will ship on September 4. The manga had entered its last arc on June 16. Shueisha's Manga Plus service is releasing the manga in English, and it describes the story: Jikkai High, with a low academic scor...
Hunter x Hunter Manga Tops 100 Million Copies in Circulation
Manga resumes serialization on Monday
― This year's 31st issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine announced on Monday that Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter X Hunter manga has exceeded 100 million copies in circulation (including digital copies). A special website commemorating the manga's 100 million copies also opened on Monday, with details of special campaigns including the "Shibuya Hunter Street...
Petals of Reincarnation Manga Ends With 25th Volume
Series debuted in May 2014
― Mikihisa Konishi announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday the Petals of Reincarnation (Reincarnation no Kaben) manga is entering its final battle and will end in the 25th volume. The manga's story centers on Tōya Senji, a high school boy who, despite excelling academically, sees himself as average due to constantly comparing himself to his overachieving older brother...
Crossed Hearts Licenses 4 BL Manga
The Bird in the Cage Dreams, Until We Fall in Love, more
― California-based global English publisher Crossed Hearts announced over the last week four new boys-love manga licenses for release in December: Title: The Bird in the Cage Dreams (Rōchō)
Creator: Yakei Hiragai
Summary: "I cursed you with one command: live." Born into the bloodline destined to lead the fierce and war-loving Raiveda Clan, Gi...
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