General Manga News & Discussion

Sono ‘Okodawari,’ Ore ni mo Kure Yo!! Manga Ends

posted on 2018-04-07 15:45 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Manga launched in 2014, inspired live-action series

ANN Review -Kenka Bancho Otome: Love’s Battle Royale GN 1

by Rebecca Silverman, Apr 8th 2018

Viz Media to Release Frankenstein: Junji Ito Story Collection Manga, NieR: Automata Novels

posted on 2018-04-08 14:15 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Also: Pokémon Pocket Comics Classics, Pokémon: I Choose You! manga; Zodiac War manga print edition

Roundup of Newly Revealed Print Counts for Manga, Light Novel Series

posted on 2018-04-08 15:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
One-Punch Man, The Promised Neverland, High School DxD, Sanrio Danshi, Seraph of the End, more

Everyone’s Getting Married Manga Ends on May 8

posted on 2018-04-08 17:45 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Manga launched in 2014, Viz Media releases manga in N. America

Satoko Kiyuduki’s Shoulder-a-Coffin Kuro Manga Ends on May 9

posted on 2018-04-09 03:30 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Manga about tomboy who goes on journey to find companions launched in 2006

ANN Review - Yume Nikki - I Am Not in Your Dream Novel

by Rebecca Silverman, Apr 9th 2018

MF Ghost Manga Hints Connection to Initial D’s Takumi

posted on 2018-04-09 12:45 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins

Ryo Ikuemi to End Taiyō ga Miteiru (Kamoshirenai Kara) Manga in May

posted on 2018-04-09 15:39 EDT by Karen Ressler
Manga launched in 2014

KANTA ON MANGA / Searching for the stairway to adulthood

10:55 am, April 09, 2018 / The Japan News

Fushigi Yūgi Storyline to End With Current Byakko Senki Manga

posted on 2018-04-10 02:05 EDT
Creator Yuu Watase cites her health as reason

“Magical Girl Ore” Manga Returns for Sequel Series in April of 2018

April 10, 2018 7:35am CDT
New work by Icchokusen Mōkon begins serialization in volume 64 of Fusion Product’s “COMIC Be” magazine

Vice & Luna - Creature Feature

Apr 10th 2018

Detective Conan Gets Spinoff Manga Centering on Tōru Amuro

posted on 2018-04-10 11:53 EDT by Bayleigh Baker
Cirque du Freak’s Takahiro Arai draws manga debuting on May 9

Kodansha Comics Reveals Sketches for Hiro Mashima’s New Manga

posted on 2018-04-10 12:37 EDT by Karen Ressler
New series launches June 27

One Peace Books Licenses Hinamatsuri, I Hear the Sunspot: Limit Manga, Reprise of the Spear Hero Novels

posted on 2018-04-10 13:30 EDT by Karen Ressler
3 series to debut in North America this fall

Maruboro Akai’s Kin no Kanojo, Gin no Kanojo Manga Ends

posted on 2018-04-10 14:30 EDT by Karen Ressler
Manga about girlfriend who is split into 2 girls launched in 2014

Ushio & Tora’s Kazuhiro Fujita Close to Ending Sou-Bou-Tei Kowasu Beshi Manga

posted on 2018-04-11 01:40 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Horror manga about sentient house is on the verge of “final arc”

Himōto! Umaru-chan G Sequel Manga Ends on April 19

posted on 2018-04-11 12:30 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Sankaku Head launched sequel manga after ending original manga last November

Naoki Serizawa Works on Manga for Franchise With Planned Game, Anime

posted on 2018-04-11 15:30 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Resident Evil: The Marhawa Desire artist also drew project’s character designs

Sol Press Licenses Yotsunoha Visual Novel, 2 Light Novels

posted on 2018-04-11 18:00 EDT by Karen Ressler
Strongest Gamer, Battle Divas light novels debut digitally on April 30

Vampire Yui - Saishūshō Manga Listed With 2 Volumes

posted on 2018-04-11 19:00 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Both volumes slated for June 20 release

“Haikyu!!” Manga Latest 31st Volume and Color Illustration Collection Dominate Japan’s Book Sales Ranking

April 11, 2018 9:30pm CDT
Volleyball-themed shonen sport manga has printed 28 million copes in Japan

Fairy Tail Creator Hiro Mashima to Judge Marvel Manga Award

posted on 2018-04-12 00:02 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
C.B. Cebulski, Joe Quesada also judge award with serialized manga, cash prize for winner

Hanaukyo Maid Team’s Moreshige Launches New Manga

posted on 2018-04-12 03:30 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Oshikake Maid no Shiroyuki-san centers on 2 brothers, maid

Viz Media Announces New Manga And Novel Acquisitions At C2E2 2018

Apr 12th 2018

Viz Media Acquires Publishing Rights For Make Animals: Felt Arts From Japan

Apr 12th, 2018

Kimi ni Todoke Manga Gets 2nd Spinoff Chapter This Fall

posted on 2018-04-12 11:00 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
1st spinoff chapter launched on Friday

Shouta Aoi Time-Travels Into Pop Team Epic Manga… Sorta

posted on 2018-04-12 13:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

Music Video Previews Ichigo Takano’s New Song-Inspired Manga

posted on 2018-04-12 17:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman

Dark Horse Licenses Danganronpa 2: Ultimate Luck and Hope and Despair Manga

posted on 2018-04-12 18:00 EDT by Karen Ressler
Series follows 2nd game from Komaeda’s point of view

2018 Pokémon Film Gets ‘Episode Zeraora’ Side Story Manga

posted on 2018-04-12 19:00 EDT by Karen Ressler
Manga features film’s new Mythical Pokémon

Today’s Cerberus Manga Ends on May 11

posted on 2018-04-12 21:00 EDT by Karen Ressler
Yen Press publishes manga about 3-headed dog in the form of cute girls

Wolf Girl & Black Prince’s Ayuko Hatta Starts New Series

posted on 2018-04-13 05:15 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Haibara-kun wa Gokigen Naname manga centers on boy, girl who can’t get along

Future Card Buddyfight Manga Ends, But New Series Launches in May

posted on 2018-04-13 06:00 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Mitsuhisa Tamura’s manga based on Bushiroad card game launched in 2013

Japanese Government Officially Asks Internet Providers to Block Manga Piracy Sites

posted on 2018-04-13 07:00 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Government names 3 targeted websites, plans legislation to block sites in 2019

ANN Review - Again!! GN 1

by Rebecca Silverman, Apr 13th 2018

Hatsu Kiss Manga Magazine Goes Digital-Only on Monthly Schedule

posted on 2018-04-13 11:00 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
1st digital issue debuts on June 25

The Best (and worst) Isekai Light Novels

by Kim Morrissy, Apr 13th 2018

Locke the Superman Tops List of Longest-Running Manga

posted on 2018-04-13 16:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman

Font Boys Reimagines Japanese Typefaces as Bishōnen

posted on 2018-04-13 21:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman

ANN Review - Fire Punch GN 1

by Theron Martin, Apr 14th 2018

Udon Entertainment Previews Otherwordly Izakaya ‘Nobu’ Manga’s English Release

posted on 2018-04-14 13:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
Volume 1 to ship in September

Saenai Heroine no Sodate-kata: Koi-suru Metronome Manga Ends on April 25

posted on 2018-04-14 17:45 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Spinoff manga about Utaha Kasumigaoka launched in 2013

AFP: Chinese Social Media Platform Sina Weibo Bans Gay-Themed Content

posted on 2018-04-15 06:30 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
News outlets report main targets include gay-themed manga

Manga Briefs Roundup: March 2018

posted on 2018-04-15 09:00 EDT by Karen Ressler
My Little Monster gets spin-off chapter, Btooom! U-18 reveals artist, more

ANN Review - Little Hero eBook 2

by Rebecca Silverman, Apr 15th 2018

Bozebeats Manga Ends in Shonen Jump

posted on 2018-04-15 12:00 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Ryoji Hirano launched series on January 15

New Manga Book Tells Author’s Personal Story of Schizophrenia

posted on 2018-04-15 21:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman

New Afro Tanaka Manga Reveals Title, Visual

posted on 2018-04-16 00:15 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda

Futari H Author Plans to Launch New Manga This Summer

posted on 2018-04-16 02:00 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda

Sina Weibo Reverses Decision Regarding Gay-Content Ban

posted on 2018-04-16 06:45 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Social media platform reversed decision after outcry

ANN Review - Queen’s Quality GN 1

by Rebecca Silverman, Apr 16th 2018

Viz’s Shonen Jump to Publish Toriko Author Shimabukuro’s New 1-Shot

posted on 2018-04-16 13:30 EDT by Karen Ressler
“Build King” debuts next week

Twin Star Exorcists Spinoff Manga Ends in 1st Issue of New Jump SQ. Rise Magazine

posted on 2018-04-16 16:30 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
Series about Benio launched in Jump SQ. Crown in July 2017

Bakuon!! Motorcycle Manga Gets 2 Spinoff Manga

posted on 2018-04-17 02:02 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Spinoffs focus on characters Onsa Amano, Rin Suzunoki

Vice & Luna - Mind the Gatemaster

Apr 17th 2018

Shaman King Manga’s New Arc Gets 3 Prologue Chapters Before May Debut

posted on 2018-04-17 21:00 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
New arc is titled Shaman King The Super Star

Anime Busience Magazine Ceases Regular Publication as of April 2018

April 17, 2018 8:30pm CDT
Magazine plans to continue providing news and stories via a different publication style

Wish Fulfillment Manga “Kyou kara City Hunter” Releases First Print Volume

April 17, 2018 11:05pm CDT
Side story hits bookshelves later this week

Kenichi the Mightiest Disciple’s Shun Matsuena Ends Alvadring Manga

posted on 2018-04-18 01:02 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Matsuena, Shu Matsuda launched manga about gamer who fights in space war in 2016

J-Novel Club Hosts Grimgar Author Ao Jūmonji at Anime Expo

posted on 2018-04-18 01:32 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
L.A. Convention Center hosts July 5-8 event

Mangamura Pirate Manga Site Becomes Inaccessible

posted on 2018-04-18 02:02 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Japanese government had asked ISPs to block Mangamura & 2 other sites

Himouto! Umaru-chan’s Sankaku Head Plans New Manga Series

posted on 2018-04-18 11:00 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Himouto! Umaruchan G sequel manga ended on Thursday

Geobreeders’ Akihiro Itou Launches New Manga in Summer

posted on 2018-04-18 12:00 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Itou launched ABLE manga in 2013

Terra Formars Manga Resumes on April 26 After Year-Long Hiatus

posted on 2018-04-18 16:25 EDT by Karen Ressler

Sexual Expression Research Books’ Harmful Designations Draw Criticism

posted on 2018-04-18 17:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman

“Himouto! Umaru-chan G” Ends Today, The Author Preparing All-New Series

April 18, 2018 10:30pm CDT
One tankobon of the sequel is scheduled to be released around June

Mirai of the Future Film Gets Novelization by Hosoda

posted on 2018-04-19 05:00 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Novel gets 3 different versions in June, July

Twin Signal Author Starts Crowdfunding Campaign for Sequel

posted on 2018-04-19 10:00 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Proposed sequel is set 2 years after end of original manga, centers on new characters

Switch Girl!!'s Natsumi Aida Ends Analog Drop Manga

posted on 2018-04-19 12:00 EDT by Karen Ressler

Jigokudō Reikai Tsūshin Manga by Elegant Yokai Apartment Life’s Kōzuki, Higurashi’s Mimori Enters Final Arc of 1st Season

posted on 2018-04-19 19:30 EDT by Karen Ressler
Kōzuki’s original novels inspired anime, live-action film in 1996

Dragon Head’s Minetarō Mochizuki Draws Isle of Dogs Manga

posted on 2018-04-20 02:15 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Manga based on Wes Anderson film debuts on May 24 with 3-chapter run

P.A. Works Launches P.A. Books eBook Label With True Tears Novelization

posted on 2018-04-20 02:45 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
eBooks based on Kuromukuro, Tari Tari also announced

Absolute Duo Manga’s Shinichirou Nariie Draws Character Designs, Manga for New Project

posted on 2018-04-20 03:45 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Altplus, Shueisha’s new Sin-en Resist project also gets game

Masahiro Totsuka Launches New Material Puzzle Manga After 9 Years

posted on 2018-04-20 11:00 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Totsuka’s original fantasy manga ran in 2002-2008, spawned prequel manga

Love Pistols Manga Creator Draws Call Me By Your Name Novel Cover

posted on 2018-04-20 11:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

Himouto! Umaru-chan Gets 2nd Novel

posted on 2018-04-20 16:30 EDT by Karen Ressler
1st novel shipped in 2015

‘Kawaii’ Culture Impresario and Award-winning Author of New Graphic Travel Companion Help Navigate Coolest and Most Colorful Fun in Tokyo

Apr 20th 2018

P.A.WORKS to Launch Its Own E-Book Label “P.A.BOOKS” Next Month

April 20, 2018 10:55pm CDT
The first entry is a novelization of its 2008 TV anime “true tears”

Ayano Takeda’s “Sound! Euphonium” Novel Series Has 1.4 Million Copies in Print

April 21, 2018 1:55am CDT
Latest anime adaptation film “Liz and the Blue Bird” opens in Japan today

Comic LO Manga Magazine to Have ‘Important Announcement’ on May 21

posted on 2018-04-21 07:00 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins

Märchen Mädchen Light Novel Series, Manga Approach Climax

posted on 2018-04-21 09:00 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
4th novel volume to cover story of anime’s as-yet unaired 11th, 12th episodes

ANN Review - Kase-san and an Apron GN

by Rebecca Silverman, Apr 21st 2018

Shonen Jump Reveals 2nd Annual App Development Contest

posted on 2018-04-21 20:45 EDT by Jennifer Sherman

Rose Guns Days Season One’s Sōichirō Ends Innocent Devil Manga

posted on 2018-04-22 02:00 EDT by April
4th volume of series set for July

ANN Review: PTSD Radio GNs 1-2

by Lynzee Loveridge, Apr 22nd 2018

Masami Yuuki’s Kyūkyoku Chōjin R Manga Gets New Volume After 31 Years

posted on 2018-04-22 14:00 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Manga also gets new 1-shot

Mari Okada’s Maquia Film Gets Manga

posted on 2018-04-23 01:45 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Mito Satō draws manga adaptation of P.A. Works original film

Yume Ōkoku to Nemureru 100-Nin no Ōji-sama Game’s Manga Adaptation Launches

posted on 2018-04-23 02:15 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Maika Narumi draws manga based on GCREST’s smartphone game

Rurouni Kenshin: Hokkaido Arc Manga Resumes in June

posted on 2018-04-23 03:12 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Manga author Nobuhiro Watsuki was charged with possession of child pornography last year

House of the Sun’s Taamo’s New Manga Reveals Story, May 24 Debut

posted on 2018-04-23 11:00 EDT by April
Temporarily titled Zutto Issho ni Itekudasai manga to run in Dessert magazine

NTT Announces Plans to Block 3 Piracy Sites

posted on 2018-04-23 11:30 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
Japanese government had asked ISPs to block 3 pirated manga sites

Maid-sama! Manga Series Gets New Volume in August

posted on 2018-04-23 12:00 EDT by April
Special edition of volume to bundle drama CD

The Young Master’s Revenge’s Meca Tanaka Plans 1-Shot for June

posted on 2018-04-23 13:00 EDT by April

Exclusive: Dark Horse to Publish ONE’s “Mob Psycho 100” Manga

April 23, 2018 11:55am CDT
See the source behind BONES’ anime adaptation this October

Kakegurui Spinoff Manga Artist Taku Kawamura Launches New Manga

posted on 2018-04-23 15:30 EDT by Karen Ressler
Series follows bullied girl, transfer student

Yukiru Sugisaki’s D.N.Angel Manga Returns on May 24

posted on 2018-04-24 00:02 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Asuka’s current issue features stories not yet compiled in book volumes

Vice & Luna - The Plural of Anime is

Apr 24th 2018

Mushishi Creator’s New Manga is Neko ga Nishimukya

posted on 2018-04-24 15:00 EDT by Karen Ressler

Big Comic Magazine Celebrates 50th Anniversary at Kyoto Manga Museum

posted on 2018-04-24 18:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

Infinite Stratos Light Novel Series Ends in 13th Volume

posted on 2018-04-25 00:02 EDT
Series inspired 2 TV anime seasons

Magi: Adventure of Sinbad Spinoff Manga Ends

posted on 2018-04-25 02:02 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
18th, 19th volumes slated for July

The Promised Neverland Manga Gets Novel About Norman in June

posted on 2018-04-25 20:00 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Kaiu Shirai, Posuka Demizu’s manga launched in 2016

Komomo Confiserie’s Maki Minami Ends Pinpon Rush Manga in May

posted on 2018-04-26 02:15 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Manga launched in February 2017

Skyblue Shore’s Nanpei Yamada Ends Sakura no Hana to Kōcha Ōji Manga in May

posted on 2018-04-26 02:45 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Also: Masumi Kawasou’s Touring Express Euro manga ends in May, Hisaya Nakajo’s Momo mo Motto! manga approaches climax

Lawyer Sues NTT for Blocking Pirate Manga Sites

posted on 2018-04-26 04:45 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Action allegedly violates privacy of communication, not stipulated in contract

Giant Killing’s Masaya Tsunamoto Launches New Manga on May 8

posted on 2018-04-26 09:00 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
“Classic soccer” manga centers on team on the verge of collapse

Hoshin Engi Manga Gets Novel by Psycho-Pass Novels’ Ryō Yoshigami

posted on 2018-04-26 10:00 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Shirube Naki Michi e uses same subtitle as manga’s final volume

Masamune-kun’s Revenge Manga Ends in 3 Chapters

posted on 2018-04-26 11:00 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
OAD shipping in July to tell manga’s after story

Jiro Taniguchi, H. P. Lovecraft’s The Hound and Other Stories, More Nominated for Eisner Awards

posted on 2018-04-26 14:25 EDT by Karen Ressler
Furari, Golden Kamuy, My Brother’s Husband, Otherworld Barbara, Shiver nominated for Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia

Baki Manga Gets Serialized Novel by Kurozuka’s Baku Yumemakura

posted on 2018-04-26 18:30 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Yūenchi: Baki Gaiden side story novel launches in May

Goblin Slayer Novels Get New Manga Adaptation

posted on 2018-04-26 19:30 EDT by Karen Ressler
New series begins with 4th volume

Kodansha Comics Announces 5 New Digital First Manga Licenses for May

posted on 2018-04-26 19:38 EDT by Karen Ressler
Beware the Kamiki Brothers!, Heaven’s Design Team, The Wizard and His Fairy, ‘Can You Just Die, My Darling?,’ ‘A Kiss, For Real’ debut next month

Gundam Build Fighters A-R Manga Ends in May

posted on 2018-04-26 21:30 EDT by Karen Ressler
Manga centers on Tatsuya Yūki