Written by Tsukasa Monma and originally illustrated by Shikako, the manga Manchuria Opium Squad went on indefinite hiatus in late 2025 following Shikako’s death from illness, leaving fans devastated. ...
Written by Tsukasa Monma and illustrated by Shikako, the Manga series Manchuria Opium Squad went on indefinite hiatus in late 2025 following Shikako’s death from illness, leaving many fans devastated ...
The manga "Sensen Senki," currently serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine, is set to officially release its first collected volume on the 16th. Artist Kawasaki Ryuga, who won the 110th New Manga Artist ...
Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine has crowned a new prodigy! High school senior "Dokoka no Dareka" (meaning "Someone Somewhere") has made history at just 17 years old, becoming the youngest-ever winne ...
Get ready, Titans fans! Kodansha just dropped a massive announcement today (9/2): September 9th has officially been certified by the Japan Anniversary Association as 'Attack on Titan Day'! Why Septemb ...
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman Series, Japanese publisher Kodansha has released a deluxe commemorative book titled "TV Magazine Special Edition: Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary Com ...
Get ready, manga fans! Weekly Shonen Magazine is teaming up with Japan's massive discount chain, Don Quijote, to launch its very first permanent "Magazine Shop" sections! Starting July 25, 2026, you c ...
In Japan, it's practically an annual tradition for publishing houses to host manga awards, all vying to discover the next big talent to join the ranks of professional manga artists. For many aspiring ...
In June, Akane Shimizu, creator of the hit manga Cells at Work!, drew widespread attention after revealing on her personal X account that she had endured multiple illnesses and family crises while ser ...
Illustrator NAGANO's creation, "Chiikawa," has taken the world by storm in a short time. After its anime debut, its unique style captivated audiences, leading to an endless stream of merchandise and c ...
The crime suspense manga "Manchuria Opium Squad," written by Tsukasamonma and illustrated by Kano, gained a significant following for its unique setting in pre-WWII Manchukuo. Today (12/22), official ...
We've previously covered news about Japan's "hometown tax" (furusato nozei) system, where local governments typically send thank-you gifts—usually local specialties or unique products—to donors. But ...
Hajime Isayama's mega-hit "Attack on Titan" remains an absolute powerhouse, with collaborations and merchandise still dropping regularly, even after the manga and anime have concluded. But here's a sh ...
Japanese manga publishers have been relentlessly combating pirate websites in recent years, consistently targeting these illegal resources that infringe on copyrights and artists' rights. This case, h ...
Japanese publishing titan Kodansha announced today (Nov 4) the establishment of a brand-new production company, "Kodansha Studios," in Hollywood, Los Angeles. This marks Kodansha's first venture into ...
For anyone who follows manga serialization, it's common practice for manga to get a few tweaks between its magazine run and its collected tankobon release, and you probably don't bat an eye. But recen ...
Manga artist Reiji Miyajima's hit series "Rent-A-Girlfriend" has captivated fans with its unique character dynamics and plot twists, and after a two-year wait, its highly anticipated fourth anime seas ...
The football manga sensation, BLUE LOCK, created by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura, exploded in popularity during the last World Cup thanks to its anime adaptation and stellar cha ...
Last year, on January 1, the Noto Peninsula earthquake (also known as the Ishikawa earthquake) struck Japan. To this day, many residents' homes are still being rebuilt, and numerous industries are r ...
Katsuhisa Minami's hit manga, "The Fable," might have wrapped up its main story and sequel, "The Fable: The Second Contact," but it's been anything but quiet! With a massively successful live-action f ...
