General Manga News & Discussion

Ro-Kyu-Bu! Manga’s Yūki Takami Launches Tenka Hyakken Manga

posted on 2018-01-14 02:00 EST
Ketsuyuki Tamon also launches separate “pre-comic” for franchise in same issue

J-Novel Club Licenses ‘[New Life+] Young Again in Another World’ Novel Series

posted on 2018-01-14 05:00 EST
Series follows man reincarnated in another world

Cross Account Manga Ends in Shonen Jump

posted on 2018-01-14 10:00 EST
Manga about boy who maintains angry social media persona launched last June

BlazBlue Variable Heart Spinoff Manga Ends

posted on 2018-01-14 14:00 EST
Manga spinoff of fighting game series focused on Mai Natsume

Omamori Himari’s Milan Matra Launches Black Sister Insomnia Manga

posted on 2018-01-14 16:00 EST
Manga centers on protagonist writing light novel about “sleeplessness syndrome” urban legend

Yoshiaki Tabata, Yūki Yogo’s Ninja Slayer Manga Ends

posted on 2018-01-14 18:00 EST
Vertical publishes series in English

Log Horizon: The West Wind Brigade Manga to End in 2 Chapters

posted on 2018-01-14 20:00 EST
Spinoff manga began in 2012

Brave10’s Kairi Shomotsuki Publishes ‘Akuratsu’ Short-Run Manga

posted on 2018-01-15 00:00 EST
Manga launched on December 25

Zo Zo Zo Zombie-kun Manga Ends in 11th Volume

posted on 2018-01-15 02:00 EST
11th volume slated for February 28

“Bleach” Manga Author Posts Rough Character Sketches for “Lucca Comics & Games” Event on Twitter

January 15, 2018 1:20am CST
The second largest comic festival in the world after the Comiket

‘Is it Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in the Dungeon?’ Franchise Teases ‘New Project’

posted on 2018-01-15 03:00 EST

Wagahai no Heya de Aru Manga Ends in February

posted on 2018-01-15 07:00 EST
Manga about lone graduate student in Tokyo apartment inspired live-action series in September

KenIchi’s Shun Matsuena to Launch New Manga This Spring

posted on 2018-01-15 08:00 EST
Matsuena ended Tokiwa Kitareri!! manga last June

VIZ Media Announces the New Manga Series Fire Punch

Jan 15th 2018

The First European Woman Reaches the Highest Tip in Japanese Manga Competitions

Jan 15th 2018

Viz’s Shonen Jump Confirms ACT-AGE Preview

posted on 2018-01-15 14:00 EST

Bambi and Her Pink Gun’s Kaneko Ends Deathco Manga

posted on 2018-01-16 00:32 EST
“Death carnival” manga launched in 2014

Sengoku Basara Manga’s Motoki Yoshihara Launches New Manga

posted on 2018-01-16 01:02 EST
Manga adaptation of Asato Asato’s 86 -Eighty-Six- light novel series launches this winter

Vice & Luna: Invasion of the Old-Timers, Part I

Jan 16th 2018

The World of Isekai Continues to Grow with New Manga Contest

posted on 2018-01-16 13:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Isutoshi’s Aiki-S Action Comedy Manga Ends

posted on 2018-01-16 18:00 EST
Manga launched in 2013 as sequel to Aiki manga

Udon Ent. Updates on Status of Rose of Versailles Manga Release

posted on 2018-01-16 20:00 EST

Kadokawa and Nico Nico Newly Launch “Another World”-themed Manga Contest

January 17, 2018 1:20am CST
The winning works will be serialized on Comic Walker and Nico Nico Manga

Kodansha Comics Announces the “Humble Manga Bundle: Attack on Titan Universe”—Including 44 Volumes of the Apocalyptic Megahit Plus Exclusive Artbook—To Go On Sale January 17

Jan 17th 2018

Kodansha Comics Announces Fairy Tail Final Volume Celebration Online Countdown and In-store #FairyTailDay for January 27

Jan 17th 2018

Ei Itou Launches Buchō-chan Manga in February

posted on 2018-01-18 01:32 EST
Manga centers on talented but seductive sales department manager, new recruit

Tokyo Ghoul Manga Franchise Has 34 Million Copies in Print Worldwide

posted on 2018-01-18 02:02 EST

K Franchise Gets New Manga Based on Drama CD

posted on 2018-01-18 04:00 EST
Yasuyuki Torikai draws manga based on K Hajimari to Owari to drama CD

Atsushi Ohkubo’s Fire Force Manga Has 1.8 Million Copies in Print

posted on 2018-01-18 05:30 EST

Ashita no Joe Spinoff Anime Megalobox Gets Manga in February

posted on 2018-01-18 07:30 EST

King of Prism by PrettyRhythm Party Time Manga Ends

posted on 2018-01-18 08:30 EST
Manga based on anime film launched in November

Jump SQ. Crown Manga Magazine Ends, Jump SQ. RISE Magazine Launches in April

posted on 2018-01-18 10:00 EST
Beet the Vandel Buster manga resumes in new magazine

Tactics Manga Revived in New Series

posted on 2018-01-18 15:15 EST
Last volume of Sakura Kinoshita, Kazuko Higashiyama’s series debuted in 2013

Slayers Novels Get Sequel After 18 Years

posted on 2018-01-18 18:00 EST
Preview to run in Dragon Age magazine this weekend

Stock up on Manga for Charity with “Attack on Titan” Humble Bundle

January 18, 2018 10:15pm CST
Pay what you want and collect digital editions

Young Jump Manga Magazine Gets App This Spring

posted on 2018-01-19 05:00 EST
Magazine to also be offered digitally this spring

Inside The Manga Industry with Felipe Smith, American Mangaka

by Tom Pinchuk, Jan 19th 2018

Dragon Ball Super Manga Ranks #4 on U.S. Monthly Bookscan December List

posted on 2018-01-20 05:45 EST
My Hero Academia, Tokyo Ghoul:re also rank in top 20

Review: Kemono Friends: Welcome to Japari Park! - GN

Jan 20th 2018 / ANN

PUSH! Launched Brand New Kickstarter Project “Noble Love”

Jan 21st 2018
A hentai light novel about Samurai and romance

Review: Made in Abyss - GN 1

Jan 21st 2018 / ANN

Inazuma Eleven: Ares no Tenbin Franchise Gets 3 Simultaneous Manga

posted on 2018-01-22 01:00 EST
Shogakukan serializes 3 manga simultaneously for single franchise on different platforms for 1st time

11th Manga Taisho Awards Nominates 12 Titles

posted on 2018-01-22 02:00 EST
Pompo: The Cinéphile, Delicious in Dungeon, To Your Eternity, Made in Abyss, The Promised Neverland, more nominated

Mizu Sahara Launches Okashiratsuki Manga in March

posted on 2018-01-22 03:30 EST
The Voices of a Distant Star manga artist launches new series in Comic Zenon magazine

Isabella Bird in Wonderland Manga Gets Bilingual Edition in Japan

posted on 2018-01-22 04:30 EST
Bilingual edition includes interview with author Taiga Sassa

Saint Young Men Manga Has ‘Important Announcement’ in February

posted on 2018-01-22 08:00 EST

Tokyopop Restarts Manga Licensing With Konohana Kitan, Hanger, Futaribeya

posted on 2018-01-22 13:00 EST
2018 manga release schedule announced

KANTA ON MANGA / A 1960s living legend left his mark on 2017

January 22, 2018 / The Japan News

The Promised Neverland, After the Rain, More Win 63rd Shogakukan Manga Awards

posted on 2018-01-22 14:15 EST
PriPri Chi-chan!!, “Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare,” Kūbo Ibuki also win

Watch Koge Donbo* Draw Cute Art to Celebrate Di Gi Charat’s 20th Anniversary

posted on 2018-01-22 16:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

37-Year-Old Hajime Kindaichi Returns in New “The Kindaichi Case Files” Manga

January 22, 2018 9:30pm CST
The original manga series featuring the boy detective has printed 90 million copies

Vice & Luna: Invasion of the Old-Timers, Part II

by Zac Bertschy and Jacob Chapman, Jan 23rd 2018

Africa no Salaryman Manga Gets Ridiculous Live-Action Ads

posted on 2018-01-23 13:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Viz Media Licenses RWBY Manga Anthology Series

posted on 2018-01-23 16:00 EST
1st volume about Ruby Rose ships this summer

“Dagashi Kashi” Art Exhibition to Introduce Manga Author’s Original Analog Works

January 23, 2018 9:20pm CST
The TV anime’s production materials will be also displayed

HaNaYaMaTa Manga About Traditional Dancing Ends in February

posted on 2018-01-24 01:22 EST
Manga inspired Madhouse TV anime, PS Vita game in 2014

Inside The Manga Industry with Felipe Smith, American Mangaka: Part II

by Tom Pinchuk, Jan 24th 2018

Blood Series Writer Jun’ichi Fujisaku Writes New Manga in February

posted on 2018-01-24 18:00 EST
Strike the Blood manga’s TATE draws art

Top 50 Best Selling Digital Manga and Light Novels on Book☆Walker – Konosuba #1 Worldwide

Jan 24th 2018

Amazon Lists Release of Fujita’s Otakoi: Otaku Can’t Fall in Love?! Manga by Kodansha Comics

posted on 2018-01-25 01:15 EST
Otaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii manga inspires TV anime in April

Amazon Lists Release of Haruto Ryō’s Ibitsu Manga by Yen Press

posted on 2018-01-25 01:45 EST
2-volume horror manga centers on young girl who asks deadly questions

Kawaii Hito, La La La Win 2018 Electronic Manga Award

posted on 2018-01-25 08:45 EST
Eikyū Shimei Onegai Shimasu!, Watashi wa Tensai o Katteiru., Kōtarō wa Hitori Gurashi also awarded

Relive Fairy Tail Creator’s Live-Sketch Panel at NYCC

posted on 2018-01-25 16:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Crunchyroll Adds “Dragon Zakura 2” Manga to Simulpub Catalog

January 25, 2018 7:35pm CST
Latest manga from “Investor Z” author launches tonight

Opposites Attract in the New Shojo Manga Series TAKANE & HANA

Jan 25th 2018

Julietta Suzuki Pens New Fantasy Manga in The Hana to Yume Magazine in April

posted on 2018-01-26 02:00 EST
Magazine switches to B5 format with new theme every issue

Nobuyuki Anzai’s New Uruha no Sekai de Arisugawa Manga Launches in February

posted on 2018-01-26 05:15 EST
New manga is Flame of Recca, MÄR’s creator’s 1st work with Shogakukan in 7 years

Maido! Urayasu Tekkin Kazoku Manga to Have Big Announcement on February 1

posted on 2018-01-26 05:45 EST

Devils and Realist Manga Ends in February

posted on 2018-01-26 06:30 EST
Manga inspired 2013 TV anime

Utena Manga Gets 3rd New Chapter in March

posted on 2018-01-26 07:30 EST
2nd chapter debuts on Saturday

Fairy Tail Manga Creator Hiro Mashima Wins Angoulême’s Special Award in France

posted on 2018-01-26 08:30 EST
French festival hosts exhibit dedicated to his work on January 25-28

Bonobono Creator Mikio Igarashi Launches Futsū no Kimochi Web Manga

posted on 2018-01-26 10:30 EST
Story centers on daily life of elementary school boy

Kodansha USA Confirms Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku Manga Release

posted on 2018-01-26 12:15 EST
1st volume ships in April

Haikyu!! Manga Has 28 Million Copies in Print

posted on 2018-01-26 13:30 EST

Macross Delta Manga Adaptation Ends

posted on 2018-01-26 16:30 EST
Manga began concurrently with anime in April 2016

Ryukishi07’s Hotaru-Bi no Tomoru Koro ni Manga Ends Next Month

posted on 2018-01-26 18:30 EST
Manga launched in December 2015

Black Clover Gets Gag Manga Spinoff

posted on 2018-01-26 21:30 EST
Series begins in February

Sumika Sumire Manga by Crimson Hero’s Takanashi Ends in 11th Volume

posted on 2018-01-27 06:00 EST
Manga about elderly woman who magically returns to being 17 years old inspired live-action TV series

Venus Versus Virus’ Atsushi Suzumi Launches New Manga in February

posted on 2018-01-27 08:00 EST
New manga by Tokyo Ravens artist centers on traditional dance club

Persona 4 Manga Planned to End in 13th Volume

posted on 2018-01-27 10:00 EST
11th volume in series based on Atlus’ RPG shipped on Saturday

The Idom@ster SideM Wake Atte Mini! Spinoff Manga Ends

posted on 2018-01-27 12:02 EST
Manga featuring SideM characters in SD form launched in 2016

J-Novel Club Licenses The Master of Ragnarok & Blesser of Einherjar Novel

posted on 2018-01-28 00:00 EST
Fantasy series with Norse myth theme launched in 2013

Hiro Mashima Teases More Details About Planned New Work

posted on 2018-01-28 04:00 EST
Plue will appear in work that will be “new form of fantasy”

Gintama Manga Reaches ‘Climax’ of Final Arc

posted on 2018-01-28 10:00 EST
Manga entered final arc in January 2016, celebrates 14th anniversary in next issue

“Hunter x Hunter” Manga Resumes Serialization, 35th Volume Out In Japan Next Month

January 28, 2018 9:00pm CST
Hunter x Hunter previously on hiatus since last Summer

“Gundam Ace” Runs Bonus “Gundam X” Manga

January 28, 2018 10:10pm CST
Previously announced sequel comic appears on newsstands

Senyū’s Robinson Haruhara Launches New Manga on Jump+ App

posted on 2018-01-29 03:45 EST
Manga centers on government worker in setting where fantasy, modern worlds interact

Kazuo Umezu’s My Name Is Shingo Manga Wins Award at France’s Angouleme

posted on 2018-01-29 09:15 EST
Fairy Tail’s Hiro Mashima wins Fauve Special award

KANTA ON MANGA / Meeting of 2 cultures plays out in 4 panels

January 29, 2018 / The Japan News

Log Horizon Novel 11 Listed for March

posted on 2018-01-29 17:30 EST
1st print release since 2015 listed

SNK Fighting Games Feature in Romantic Comedy Manga

posted on 2018-01-29 19:30 EST
Manga commemorates SNK’s 40th anniversary

Voice Actress Saori Hayami Shows Off Her Motor Mouth in Manga Ad

posted on 2018-01-29 19:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

“European Comic Schools Contest” for Art School Students Opens

January 29, 2018 9:05pm CST
Ken Niimura (I Kill Giants) and Yoshiyasu Tamura (Fudegami) serve as jury

Ryo Ikuemi Ends Watashi Sora Anata Watashi Manga

posted on 2018-01-30 00:45 EST
Manga about family running beauty salon launched in 2014

Ema Toyama Launches New Missions of Love Manga in March

posted on 2018-01-30 02:00 EST
Original manga ended in 2015, with live-action series, film slated for this year

Sword Art Online: Progressive Manga Ends With Announcement on February 28

posted on 2018-01-30 12:30 EST
Kiseki Himura’s manga adaptation of Sword Art Online retelling launched in 2013

When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace Creator’s New Novel Series Cancelled After Fans Claim Prince of Tennis Plagiarism

posted on 2018-01-30 13:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

Hajime no Ippo’s Protagonist Shocks Fans With Announcement in Latest Chapter

posted on 2018-01-30 14:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman
In the series’ 1,208th chapter, Makunouchi Ippo drops a bomb on boxing manga’s fans

Tokyo Ghoul Manga Ranks #6 on U.S. Bookscan 2017 List

posted on 2018-01-31 10:00 EST
My Hero Academia, The Legend of Zelda, One-Punch Man also rank in top 20

Cross Infinite World Licenses Mia and the Forbidden Medicine Report Light Novel

posted on 2018-01-31 19:30 EST
Fantasy shōjo novel about girl researching deadly diseases slated for April 30

Manga Thief Pair Allegedly Make Off With Over 100 Volumes Before Apprehension

posted on 2018-01-31 19:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Kakegurui Manga Has 4 Million Copies in Print

posted on 2018-02-01 04:00 EST

Maido! Urayasu Tekkin Kazoku Manga Ends, Gets New Series

posted on 2018-02-01 05:00 EST
Creator Hamaoka to also launch new, unrelated manga

Buddy Go! Manga Ends in 3 Chapters

posted on 2018-02-01 10:00 EST
‘Cross-dressing romance’ manga launched in 2014

Moe Yukimaru to End Hidamari no Tsuki Manga in March

posted on 2018-02-01 10:30 EST
Manga about classmates who become stepsiblings launched last August

One Punch Man Artist Yuusuke Murata to Launch Back to the Future Manga

posted on 2018-02-01 10:45 EST
1985 film’s writer Bob Gale supervises web series

Mizuka Yuzuhara Launches New Nanairo Kakumei Manga in April

posted on 2018-02-01 12:00 EST
Nekota no Koto ga Ki ni Natte Shikatanai.'s Ōuta also launches Bokura no Chronostasis manga in March

5 Chinese Nationals Arrested in Japan for Translating Manga, Games for Distribution

posted on 2018-02-02 01:15 EST
Allegedly translated Kimi ni Todoke & Maid Sama! crossover manga, Yu-Gi-Oh! game, more

U.S. Bookscan 2017 Top 20 Manga List Features All Viz Media-Published Works

posted on 2018-02-02 02:15 EST
1st volumes of Tokyo Ghoul, My Hero Academia, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess top list

Etsuko Mizusawa’s ‘Moshi Moshi, Terumi Desu’ Manga Ends

posted on 2018-02-02 06:05 EST
Romantic comedy follows girl who works for telephone company

Kenjiro Hata’s New Manga Listed as Launching on February 14

posted on 2018-02-02 08:30 EST
Hata also anthropomorphizes satellite for collaborative web manga

Exclusive: Seven Seas Licenses Tomo-chan Is a Girl! Comedy Manga

posted on 2018-02-02 12:00 EST
1st volume of manga about tomboy with crush on guy who doesn’t think of her as a girl slated for September 11

Akagi Manga Ends

posted on 2018-02-02 20:00 EST

Battle Spirits Double Drive: Rokudai Kiseki-hen Manga Ends

posted on 2018-02-02 21:00 EST
Compiled volume to ship on April 4

Gintama Manga Has 55 Million Copies in Print

posted on 2018-02-03 07:30 EST

My Hero Academia Manga Has 13 Million Copies in Print

posted on 2018-02-03 09:30 EST

What happens to unsold manga? Some of it becomes toilet paper, these photos show

February 3, 2018 / Sora News 24
Manga author relates the depressing tale of seeing the ignoble fate of his leftover comics.

Unemployed man and teen schoolgirl team up to steal manga, get arrested in Japan

February 3, 2018 / Sora News 24
It sounds like the set-up for a silly anime, but the end of the story is soberingly real.

Manga Creator Receives Back Overtime Pay From Years as Assistant

posted on 2018-02-03 18:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman