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Kakao Webtoon artist CHOKAM launches storyboard video course

Kalai Chik -
CHOKAM, author of "The Broken Ring," has opened a pay-to-view video course for storyboard and webtoon adaptation workflows.

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?!

Painter of the Night Returns to Lezhin Comics on July 22nd

Kalai Chik -
Byeonduck's globally popular BL webtoon, Painter of the Night, will return to Lezhin Comics in less than two months.

GACHIAKUTA author, Kei Urana, reactivates X/Twitter account

Justin Guerrero -
Gachiakuta mangaka and Graffiti designers deactivate x/twitter accounts amidst online drama with the Gachiakuta fanbase.

OPINION: The future of webcomics and platforms

Masha Zhdanova -
look at some smaller platforms for posting webcomics and webtoons and new developments in self-hosting webcomics.

First Season Ends for OMNISCIENT READER’S VIEWPOINT

Imani Brooks -
Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint manhwa ends first Season after 311 chapters. Fans can catch up with the webcomic digitally via WEBTOON.
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LINK CLICK wins the Silver Anhuma Award at T.I.F.A. Festival

Kalai Chik -
Chinese donghua, Link Click, won the Silver Anhuma Award at Brazil's Tietê International Film Awards Festival.

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.

First Season Ends for OMNISCIENT READER’S VIEWPOINT

Imani Brooks -
Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint manhwa ends first Season after 311 chapters. Fans can catch up with the webcomic digitally via WEBTOON.

STAR TREK boldly goes to WEBTOON with STARGAZERS and RECOLLECTION comics

Ollie Kaplan -
Two Star Trek titles have been announced for WEBTOON: Stargazers and Recollection. Here's what we know so far!

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.

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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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.

Movie Review: BACK TO THE PAST is a wild ride

D. Morris -
Back to the Past is a sequel to a classic TV series, A Step into the Past, and an absurd but fun take on time travel.
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Lifestyle & Pop Culture

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.

SOLO LEVELING: RAGNAROK manhwa goes on hiatus for artist Jin’s mandatory military service

Samantha Puc -
Solo Leveling: Ragnarok manhwa artist Jin announced that the webcomic will go on an indefinite hiatus during his compulsory military service.
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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.

Piccoma angers manga authors and readers with AI animations

Kalai Chik -
Kakao's Japanese digital manga and webtoon platform, Piccoma, drew ire from users and authors alike with its release of AI anime shorts.

Newtoki and Booktoki pirating sites suddenly shut down

Kalai Chik -
Webtoon pirating site, Newtoki (or Newtokki), as well as its manga and web novel pirating iterations has suddenly shut down.
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