General Manga News & Discussion

Bomtoon Rescues Popular Webtoons from Shuttered Platform PeanuToon

posted on 2025-03-01 11:15 EST by Wonhee Cho
Popular webtoons such as Sketch will continue serialization on Bomtoon

Kakao Entertainment Report States It Blocked 240 Million Cases of Piracy in 2nd Half of 2024

posted on 2025-03-02 11:15 EST by Wonhee Cho
Company expands its piracy monitoring system to include web novels

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Ayuko Ends Endroll Manga

posted on 2025-03-02 19:36 EST by Anita Tai
Series ends March 28

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Steel of the Celestial Shadows Manga Goes on Hiatus

posted on 2025-03-02 20:14 EST by Anita Tai
Reason for hiatus & return date not specified

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RuriDragon Gets Shockingly Adorable Manga Trailer

Mar 2, 2025 10:12 PM CST
Chapters are released bi-weekly on the Shonen Jump app

Coolkyoushinja’s Komori-san Can’t Decline Manga Ends in March After 13 Years

posted on 2025-03-03 00:42 EST by Anita Tai
Series launched in 2012, inspired TV anime in 2015

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IDW Extends Partnership with Toho to Launch ‘Kai-Sei Era’ Connected Godzilla Universe Comics

posted on 2025-03-03 01:42 EST by Adriana Hazra
Ongoing Godzilla comic book series renews in July after 10 years

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Manta’s Webtoon Betrayal of Dignity Concludes After 81 Episodes

posted on 2025-03-03 02:15 EST by Wonhee Cho
Romance fantasy had been one of Manta’s hit webtoons

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The Prince’s Romance Gambit’s Nikki Asada Launches New Manga on April 1

posted on 2025-03-03 03:00 EST by Joanna Cayanan
Asada to launch Yawahada ni Shunrai manga about love trap between shrine maiden, shinobi

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Exclusive: Titan Manga Releases Paru Itagaki’s Sanda Manga in English

posted on 2025-03-03 09:00 EST by Adriana Hazra
1st volume releases on September 2; 2nd volume releases on November 18

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Suikoden Franchise Gets New Manga

posted on 2025-03-03 19:43 EST by Anita Tai

Shinkalion Dive the World Manga Reaches Climax on April 4

posted on 2025-03-04 02:53 EST by Joanna Cayanan
Adaptation of Shinkalion Change the World anime launched in April 2024

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MangaPlaza Holds Third Anniversary Campaign and Announces the Hottest Trending Titles of 2024

Mar 4th 2025
MangaPlaza is committed to bringing a new wave of Manga to English-speaking readers, meeting growing demand for female-centric manga.

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YLAB Launches AI-Based Webtoon Solution ‘OZ’ to Enhance Digital Content Creation

posted on 2025-03-04 07:00 EST by Wonhee Cho
New app OZ Viewer released in several languages to support webtoon production processes

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Exclusive: Kenji Hamada’s Gran Familia Manga Launches in English on September 30

posted on 2025-03-04 09:00 EST by Adriana Hazra
Titan Manga releases 2nd compiled volume in English on December 30

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Ibarakino’s ‘Madogiwa Henshū to Baka ni Sareta Ore ga, Futago JK to Dōkyo Suru Koto ni Natta’ Light Novels Get Manga Adaptation

posted on 2025-03-04 14:30 EST by Joanna Cayanan
Usa Otome’s manga adaptation launches in late March

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Emi Ishikawa Draws Manga Adaptation of Urban Myth Dissolution Center Paranormal Game

posted on 2025-03-04 15:00 EST by Anita Tai
Ishikawa previously illustrated manga adaptation of Poppy’s Playtime game

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Ui Kashima Launches New Bukimi no Tani-kun Manga

posted on 2025-03-04 15:30 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Near-future sci-fi romantic comedy manga centers on girl’s relationship with android

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Godzilla Gets New Manga Series With Teased May 27 Debut

posted on 2025-03-04 16:00 EST by Anita Tai
Shinji Nishikawa, Hiroshi Maruyama to provide designs for Jyu Ishiguchi’s series

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WEBTOON Entertainment Reports Increased Losses in Q4 2024

posted on 2025-03-04 16:30 EST by Wonhee Cho
Company’s total revenue increased by 5.1% year-over-year, reaching US$1.35 billion

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Viz Media Licenses Tsubasa Fukuchi’s Parashoppers Manga

posted on 2025-03-04 21:09 EST by Anita Tai
The Law of Ueki creator’s new manga now updating simultaneously in English, Japanese

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Hiroyuki’s New Dream Jumbo Girl Manga Launches on May 28

posted on 2025-03-04 21:43 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
“Girls comedy” about winning top prize in Japan’s national lottery

Media Do, NTT Docomo, Akatsuki Launch New Digital Service Manga Mirai in U.S.

posted on 2025-03-05 03:47 EST by Joanna Cayanan
Service initially offers 780 titles including Wind Breaker, Medalist, Blue Lock

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Kazuhiko Morita’s Oibore Yūsha no Isekaigo Manga Ends

posted on 2025-03-05 15:00 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Manga about old fantasy hero launched in October 2023

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Seven Seas Licenses I Can’t Date My Student… Can I? & Let’s Make a Harem in a Zombie World! Manga, 4 More Titles

posted on 2025-03-05 19:49 EST by Anita Tai
Also licensed: Go For It, Nakamura-kun! rerelease, Mocha the Cat & His Forever Family, more

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Shonen Jump+ Launches Manga by Tsurun Hatomune, Kuu Tanaka, Mononobu, Kamentotsu & Ends Navigatoria Manga

posted on 2025-03-05 20:38 EST by Anita Tai
New series to launch throughout March

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86 Magical Girl Spinoff Manga Ends

posted on 2025-03-05 22:24 EST by Anita Tai
86: Mahō Shōjo Regina Lena ~Tatakae! Ginga Kōkō Senkan San Magnolia

Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt Manga Enters Last Arc

posted on 2025-03-06 08:15 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Last arc begins with 26th volume this summer

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Titan Licenses Saint Seiya: Dark Wing Spinoff Manga

posted on 2025-03-06 11:42 EST by Alex Mateo
1st volume of Kenji Saitō, Nobuyuki Ueda’s manga slated for September 16

Getting Started with K-Comics - Tapas

by Rebecca Silverman, Mar 7th 2025

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Ridi’s Subsidiary Prodifi Launches AI-Powered Webtoon Localization Tool

posted on 2025-03-07 14:30 EST by Wonhee Cho
Prodifi claims tool can reduce time, cost of localization by up to 90%

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Wattpad Webtoon Studios Hires Mar Vila Barcelo to Lead European Expansion

posted on 2025-03-07 16:30 EST by Wonhee Cho
Studio aims to expand in Spanish-speaking market

Manga Up! Global Adds ‘Let Me Be Single in Peace!’ Manga in English

posted on 2025-03-08 10:00 EST by Adriana Hazra
Mutsuko Shiki’s manga adaptation of Kabegiwa Aizaki, Mamyōda’s novels launched in June 2022

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ANN Review - Helena and Mr. Big Bad Wolf, Volume 1

by Dee, Mar 8th 2025

ANN Review - The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom, Volume 1

by Rebecca Silverman, Mar 9th 2025

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K-Pop Boy Band BOYNEXTDOOR to Release Single for Webtoon Odd Girl Out

posted on 2025-03-09 14:15 EDT by Wonhee Cho
Odd Girl Out has been serialized since 2015

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Children of the Whales’ Abi Umeda Launches New Manga

posted on 2025-03-09 23:13 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Jami Jami series starts on May 9

Duel Masters LOST ~Gekka no Shinigami~ Manga Ends in 2nd Volume

posted on 2025-03-10 05:17 EDT by Joanna Cayanan
Manga’s 2nd volume releases on March 28

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BookWalker Global Service Changes Ownership on March 31

posted on 2025-03-10 07:45 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Service changes ownership from Book Walker Co, Ltd. to M12 Media LLC (formerly J-Novel Club LLC)

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WEBTOON to Host Contest With Total Prize Pool of US$1 Million

posted on 2025-03-10 08:15 EDT by Wonhee Cho
Submission process begins on March 10

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ANN Review - Fall in Love, You False Angels Volume 1

by Rebecca Silverman, Mar 10th 2025

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Tamamori’s Fantasies Never Stop! Manga Ends

posted on 2025-03-10 13:30 EDT by Alex Mateo
TATSUWAIPU debuted manga in May 2023

My Hero Academia Tops Bookscan’s February Adult Graphic Novel List in U.S.

posted on 2025-03-11 10:00 EDT by Adriana Hazra
14 manga including Kagurabachi, DAN DA DAN, Chainsaw Man, Kaiju No. 8 make list

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ANN Review - I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day, VOLUME 1

by MrAJCosplay, Mar 11th 2025

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Magical Girl Site’s Kentarō Satō Confirms Spinoff Manga

posted on 2025-03-11 12:00 EDT by Joanna Cayanan
Spinoff 1st announced in 2023 for Magical Girl Site manga’s 10th anniversary

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My Hero Academia Manga Ranks #14 on NYT March Bestseller List

posted on 2025-03-11 13:00 EDT by Adriana Hazra

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Yūji Takemura, Kurano Each Launch New Manga, Ushijima the Loan Shark Gets New Spinoff by Youichi

posted on 2025-03-11 14:00 EDT by Joanna Cayanan
Takemura’s Gūzō Senbatsu Game, Kurano’s Teito no Kakushimiko, Youichi’s Namerikawa-Gumi Yakuza Meshi manga launch

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Rainbow’s Masasumi Kakizaki Launches New World War II Manga in April

posted on 2025-03-11 22:23 EDT by Anita Tai
Kyokuhoku no Geroi debuts on April 12

ANN Review - The Revenge of my Youth Volume 1

by Jeremy Tauber, Mar 12th 2025

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Seven Seas Licenses SMELL, Virgin Ventures, Far From Romance, 5 More Titles

posted on 2025-03-12 23:12 EDT by Anita Tai
Also licensed: He Craves to be Teased by His Favorite ASMR Streamer, His Sensual Whisper: The Voice That Sets Me On Fire, others

Nue’s Exorcist Tops AnimeJapan’s ‘Manga We Want To See Animated Ranking’ Poll for 2025

Mar 13, 2025 2:10 AM CDT
Phantom Busters, Gokurakugai and LOVE-BULLET made the top ten

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Niuhi: New Manga Now, Premieres First Original Manga ‘Moon Cider (Draft)’

Mar 13th 2025
Available in the US for FREE for a limited time only!

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ANN Review - The Obsessed Mage and His Beloved Statue Bride Novel

by Rebecca Silverman, Mar 13th 2025

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Exclusive: Dark Horse Books to Release Purgatory Funeral Cakes Manhwa in Fall

posted on 2025-03-13 15:00 EDT by Wonhee Cho
Manhwa following baker, ghost assistant baking funeral cakes

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ANN Review - Welcome to Ghost Mansion Manga Volume 1

by Jeremy Tauber, Mar 14th 2025

Titan Manga Licenses Kasuga Dragon’s Isekai Metaller Manga

posted on 2025-03-15 04:12 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Action comedy manga launches in English in October

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‘More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers’ Manga Enters Final Part

posted on 2025-03-15 20:41 EDT by Anita Tai
Series debuted in 2018

Though I Am an Inept Villainess Light Novels Tease Announcement on Monday

posted on 2025-03-16 06:39 EDT by Joanna Cayanan
Teaser post uses same phrase as TOHO’s tease of new anime announcement

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ANN Review - Men of the Harem, Volume 1 K-Comic

by Rebecca Silverman, Mar 16th 2025

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K Manga Licenses The Battlefield Saint: I Was Made to Marry a Duke Knight in Place of My Little Sister, but I’ve since Found Happiness Manga

posted on 2025-03-16 14:01 EDT by Anita Tai
New chapters publish simultaneously with Japanese release

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KOMACON Report: Number of Webtoon Titles Dropped by Nearly 7% in 2024

posted on 2025-03-16 14:15 EDT by Wonhee Cho
57.7% of registered webtoons were categorized as “18+ content”

ANN Review - Corpse Blade Volume 1

by Kennedy, Mar 17th 2025

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Cross Infinite World Leaves Bookwalker Global After Latter’s Ownership Change

posted on 2025-03-17 20:27 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Publisher to open Shopify store in the near future

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Island of Giant Insects Sequel Manga to End in Next Installment

posted on 2025-03-17 20:49 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
1st part of final chapter published on Thursday

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Anji Matono Ends 100 Ghost Stories That Will Lead to My Death Manga

posted on 2025-03-17 21:02 EDT by Joanna Cayanan
Manga’s 100th, final chapter posted on Friday

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‘Long Story Short, I’m Living in the Mountains’ Manga to End in 4th Volume

posted on 2025-03-17 21:15 EDT by Joanna Cayanan
Mifumi Hamada’s adaptation of Asagi’s light novel series

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K Manga Licenses The Fable: The Third Secret Manga

posted on 2025-03-17 22:08 EDT by Anita Tai
New chapters will post simultaneously with Japanese release

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Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe Manga Gets 1st New Story in 3 Years

posted on 2025-03-17 23:46 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure spinoff to publish 12th story “Bruschetto” on April 18

ANN Review - A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans, Novels 1-2

by Rebecca Silverman, Mar 18th 2025

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Manga Plus Adds Simulpub of New Märchen Crown Manga by Oshi no Ko’s Aka Akasaka

posted on 2025-03-18 12:18 EDT by Alex Mateo
Akasaka, Aoi Kujira, Ajichika’s new manga about Rapunzel debuted on Wednesday

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Manga Adaptation of Harunadon’s Kōkyū Shakki-den Light Novels Listed to End in 3rd Volume

posted on 2025-03-18 14:30 EDT by Joanna Cayanan
Sakumine launched manga adaptation in 2023

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The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World Manga Author Umiharu Launches New Bloodict Manga

posted on 2025-03-18 16:00 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Bloodict manga launches on April 18

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Syu Yasaka’s How Do I Get Together With My Childhood Friend? Manga Ends in 5th Volume

posted on 2025-03-18 17:00 EDT by Joanna Cayanan
Girls’ love comedy manga about childhood friends launched in 2022

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Black Butler Manga Returns From Hiatus on April 18

posted on 2025-03-18 20:55 EDT by Anita Tai
Series entered hiatus ahead of climax last June

Shonen Jump+ 10th Anniversary Exhibition Tickets Are on Sale Now, MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA Giveaway Application Open Now

Mar 19th 2025

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Square Enix Manga & Books Team Up With Penguin Random House on Comic Partner Initiative To Elevate Manga Awareness in Comic Shops Nationwide

Mar 19th 2025

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AI-Powered Webtoon Platform ‘RealToon’ Officially Launches

posted on 2025-03-19 18:00 EDT by Wonhee Cho
RealToon uses AI technology to streamline creative process

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Kakao Entertainment Launches 1st Story-Driven Webtoon for Kakao Friends Character

posted on 2025-03-19 19:00 EDT by Wonhee Cho
Still, Ryan follows Ryan’s hidden past

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Seven Seas Licenses Makina-san’s a Love Bot?!, I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire!, 8 More Titles

posted on 2025-03-19 20:46 EDT by Anita Tai
Also licensed: DEAR. DOOR (Comic), HOOL!GAN’S, Low Tide in Twilight, more

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1st New Kodocha Manga Story in 10 Years Posted

posted on 2025-03-19 21:14 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Sana is now in high school in 1-shot from Hot Pepper Beauty magazine

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Victoria’s Electric Coffin’s Ikuno Tajima Launches New Supernatural Manga in April

posted on 2025-03-19 22:30 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Lulu no Hellhouse manga follows workaholic real estate agent dealing with haunted house

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Isekai Affair Duo Masakazu Ooi, Inomaru Launch New Manga on April 18

posted on 2025-03-20 09:15 EDT by Joanna Cayanan
Ooi, Inomaru to launch Ura Dungeon Oku-san manga

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Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! Manga Gets Omnibus Release from Seven Seas

Mar 20, 2025 9:55 AM CDT
Manga, novels, manhwa and audiobooks among latest licenses

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Oni Press to Oversee Magnetic Press Book Market & Direct Market Distribution

Mar 20th 2025
Leading Comic and Graphic Novel Publishers Under the Polarity Umbrella to Unify Distribution of Award-Winning Comic and Graphic Novel Libraries via Diamond, Lunar, and Simon & Schuster

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ANN Review - Under the Oak Tree, Volume 1

by Rebecca Silverman, Mar 21st 2025