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Medalist Manga Temporarily Suspends Publication
Fans of Medalist will have to wait a little longer for the next chapter, as creator Tsurumaikada’s acclaimed figure-skating series…
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The Apothecary Diaries Crowned Japan’s Number-One Manga
Japan already has its must-read manga of 2026. The news site Oricon has unveiled the results of its “Overall Recommended…
July 18, 2026
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Hunter x Hunter Prepares for Its Major Return
After two years of waiting, Hunter x Hunter is finally set to resume publication in the pages of Weekly Shonen…
June 20, 2026
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It's official: Fairy Tail is returning in 2026!
Nine years after the publication of its last chapter (chapter 545, released on July 26, 2017), Fairy Tail is preparing…
April 9, 2026
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One Piece: Chopper Becomes an Official MSF Supporter
The One Piece franchise has just announced an unexpected but deeply symbolic partnership with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF): Tony Tony…
March 21, 2026
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Launch of a New Japanese Manga Reading Platform
Comici Inc., a Japanese data science company serving manga publishers, has launched comici MANGA, a digital reading platform deployed in…
March 15, 2026
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Fullmetal Alchemist: 25 Years of Legend
Twenty-five years after its debut, Fullmetal Alchemist remains a shōnen landmark and continues to top must-read rankings. The strength of…
March 15, 2026
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JUJUTSU KAISEN Modulo Manga Ends
The manga spin-off “JUJUTSU KAISEN Modulo”, conceived by Gege Akutami and illustrated by Yuji Iwasaki, has now come to an…
March 9, 2026
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Oda confirms that the ONE PIECE exists!
Volume 114 of ONE PIECE was released on March 4, 2026 and marks a historic milestone: the series has now…
March 5, 2026
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Japan’s Manga Market Declines in 2025: First Time in 7 Years
Japan’s manga market marked a turning point in 2025: for the first time in seven years, it declined. According to…
March 4, 2026
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First Glimpses of Avatar’s New Prequel
Fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender have something to celebrate: a new story dedicated to Kya, the only daughter of…
October 31, 2025
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Another Delay for the Dragon Ball Collector’s Box Set
The highly anticipated release of the “Dragon Ball Complete 42-Volume Double-Cover Box Set” has just been delayed. This project, celebrating…
October 11, 2025
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NANA Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary with an Exclusive Vivienne Westwood Collaboration
To celebrate the quarter-century anniversary of NANA, Ai Yazawa’s acclaimed manga returns in a limited edition that is sure to…
October 8, 2025
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Oda Discovers One Piece LEGO Sets for the First Time
An official video from the One Piece franchise showed Eiichiro Oda handling LEGO sets inspired by his work for the…
August 13, 2025
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Dragon Ball Rights Uncertain Following Akira Toriyama's Death
The creator of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama, died on March 1, 2024, leaving the rights to his famous franchise in…
September 11, 2024
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The Apothecary Diaries: Mangaka Avoids Prison, Manga Continues!
Square Enix has announced that it does not plan to cancel the manga "The Apothecary Diaries" despite its author, "Nekokurage,"…
July 27, 2024
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Naruto x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: An Epic Crossover!
IDW Publishing and Viz Media announce the release of a crossover comics series between Naruto and the Teenage Mutant Ninja…
July 24, 2024
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The Solo Leveling Sequel Arrives in August!
The famous manhwa Solo Leveling will continue its thrilling story with a new series titled Solo Leveling Ragnarok. Fans can…
July 17, 2024