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AX ’26: Inklore announces IKOKU NIKKI in English print & teases 2027

Samantha Puc -
At Anime Expo 2026, Inklore announced an English print edition of Ikoku Nikki and teased its 2027 release schedule.

AX ’26: Ize Press announces LEGROOM, PHILOMEL THE FAKE & FOOTSTEPS IN THE SNOW

Samantha Puc -
Ize Press announced English print editions of Legroom, Philomel the Fake, and Footsteps in the Snow at Anime Expo 2026.

AX ’26: Yen On announces THE CHEF OF THE ADVENTURERS’ TAVERN & A FLOWER IN BLACK CRUDE CLOTHES

Samantha Puc -
Yen On has announced two new licenses at Anime Expo 2026, offering readers two very different genres from which to choose.

AX ’26: 3D LIVE ALIEN STAGE MUSEUM debuts ahead of world tour

Justin Guerrero -
Frontier Works has debuted the 3D Live Alien Stage Museum in 2372 exhibit at Anime Expo 2026 before it embarks on a world tour.

Marvel goes high fantasy in REALMGUARD INFINITY COMIC webcomic

Samantha Puc -
Marvel Comics has debuted Realmguard Infinity Comic (2026), a new webcomic series that puts a high fantasy spin on the 616.

Cover Reveal: KING’S MAKER – TRIPLE CROWN makes its print debut in shining gold

Samantha Puc -
King's Maker: Triple Crown, Vol. 1 will debut in March 2027, kicking off the mature BL sequel to King's Maker. See the cover today.
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AX ’26: The ALIEN STAGE anime is actually happening!

Justin Guerrero -
Finally! An Alien Stage anime adaptation was announced at Anime Expo 2026, though details on the production are sparse.

AX ’26: 3D LIVE ALIEN STAGE MUSEUM debuts ahead of world tour

Justin Guerrero -
Frontier Works has debuted the 3D Live Alien Stage Museum in 2372 exhibit at Anime Expo 2026 before it embarks on a world tour.

Love and Deepspace Cancels Release of New Love Interest

Kalai Chik -
Chinese mobile game, Love and Deepspace, shockingly announced the cancellation of its newest love interest, Valko.

WIT Studios Reveals THE ONE PIECE Trailer Premiere

Imani Brooks -
Wit Studio teases trailer announcement for June 24th 2026 along with new visual for One Piece remake.

MIGNON & HYPERVENTILATION to leave Vimeo in September

Kalai Chik -
ABJ Company announced on X that both Mignon and Hyperventilation will no longer be available on Vimeo after September 21, 2026.

Netflix announces KPOP DEMON HUNTERS anniversary plans

Samantha Puc -
Netflix has announced screenings, new merchandise, and more for the 1-year anniversary of KPop Demon Hunters.
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Reviews

Review: HONEY AND THE MOON delights with its colorful storytelling

Samuel Edme -
meadowdough's Honey and the Moon is still in its early stages, but it's already a delightful magical girl story.

Review: Drawing Manhwa by Yakkuk reveals the joys of gel pen drawing

Masha Zhdanova -
The author of Curveball and Splitter revealed the step-by-step process of how they ink their manhwa and illustrations... with gel pens?!

Review: TO THE LAST GRAM thoughtfully explores living with an eating disorder

Samantha Puc -
To the Last Gram digs its teeth into what it's like to live with an eating disorder and its associated effects—physical, mental, and social.

Review: ROOSTER FIGHTER is far from cock of the walk

Hannah Collins -
Despite its golden action-comedy premise, the Rooster Fighter anime doesn't lean hard enough into its strengths to succeed.

Movie Review: Enter the world of kabuki with KOKUHO

D. Morris -
Kokuho, Japan's submission for Best International Feature film, is an epic about perfecting one of Japan's most revered art forms.

Movie Review: Alas poor SCARLET, we know you too well

D. Morris -
Scarlet has all the hallmarks of a magnum opus. Unfortunately, it offers impressive visuals and a disappointingly simplistic narrative.
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Lifestyle & Pop Culture

Lezhin’s SPAKLZ head out on U.S. leg of 2026 world tour

Kalai Chik -
Lezhin's special project group, SPAKLZ, heads out on a world tour with stops coming up in U.S. cities such as NYC, Seattle, and Orlando.

KPop Demon Hunters x KAYOU Trading Cards

Imani Brooks -
KPop Demon Hunters and trading card company KAYOU team up in this exciting collab! Fans can pre order two card packs and partake in the fun.

Hologram speculations and more for KPop Demon Hunters world tour

Kalai Chik -
Netflix and AEG announced a global concert tour for KPop Demon Hunters. Fans can sign-up to stay ahead of further announcements.

StudioMonowa penned as latest Korea-Japan media venture

Kalai Chik -
Top leadership from media giants CJ ENM, TBS, and U-NEXT announced a combined venture called StudioMonowa, described as a premium IP studio.

XG producer Simon arrested on suspicion of drug possession

Samantha Puc -
XG producer Simon, Yudai Hasegawa and Noritoshi Yanagawa of Avex, and one other were arrested Monday for alleged drug possession in Tokyo.

XG announces gender-inclusive name change

Samantha Puc -
J-pop group XG announced a gender-inclusive name change following member Cocona's coming out as non-binary and transmasculine.
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Business News

Love and Deepspace Cancels Release of New Love Interest

Kalai Chik -
Chinese mobile game, Love and Deepspace, shockingly announced the cancellation of its newest love interest, Valko.

Manta Comics releases statement on Song of the Wasteland

Kalai Chik -
Webcomic platform, Manta Comics, released a full statement and apology for its recent BL webtoon release, Song of the Wasteland.

WEBTOON and Warner Bros. Animation add 4 more hit webcomics to receive animated adaptations

Justin Guerrero -
WEBTOON entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation announces 4 more WEBTOON Originals series that will be receiving animated adaptations.
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