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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.

INTERVIEW: Valeri Alemania and Sonia Tagari on editing for WEBTOON and the Creator Residency Program.

Justin Guerrero -
K-Comics beat interviews WEBTOON editors Valeri and Sonia about working for WEBTOON and being at the Creator Residency program.

BL artist JAXX apologizes and cancels Song of the Wasteland

Kalai Chik -
Korean BL artist JAXX apologizes for the portrayal between a slave and a slave master in their most recent work, Song of the Wasteland.

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.

Tapas announces nominations open for the Inkies Awards

Masha Zhdanova -
Nominate your favorite premium and community comics and novels on Tapas before July 2 to see who will be crowned the best on the platform!
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Media

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.

HYPERVENTILATION & MIGNON now streaming on Heavenly

Kalai Chik -
Korean indie BL animation series, MIGNON and Hyperventilation, are now available on the global streaming site, Heavenly.

Kagurabachi manga goes on hiatus before anime world tour

Kalai Chik -
The official Kagurabachi X account announced a hiatus after June 29, 2026 that will last until the August Weekly Shonen Jump edition.

Overgeared anime adaptation releases new information

Imani Brooks -
Redice Studios announces new information about the 2026 anime adaptation of South Korean manhwa Overgeared.
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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

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.

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.
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