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NYCC ’26: IZE Press licenses manhwa EAT BEFORE YOU GO and REGAS

Masha Zhdanova -
IZE Press has announced two new manhwa licenses at the Yen Press industry panel at New York Comic Con 2026: Eat Before You Go and Regas. Here's...

Interview: Velinxi on DAUGHTER OF A THOUSAND FACES’ inspirations, Inklore print debut and more

Merve Giray -
Daughter of a Thousand Faces by Velinxi is an Eisner and Ringo Award-nominated vertical scrolling comic with over 2 million views on Tapas, and it's...

GlobalComics announces new KADOKAWA and REDICE STUDIO manga titles ahead of New York Comic Con 2026

Avery Kaplan -
Ahead of New York Comic Con 2026 (on October 8 through October 11), GlobalComics has announced an expansion of its manga and manwha catalogue...

10 more webcomics from TAPAS available now in print

Lisa de la Cruz -
The future of the some webtoons have been uncertain since the news of the sudden shutdown of Tapas, the webtoon and novel app. Today,...

A comprehensive list to picking your webcomic or webnovel’s home.

Justin Guerrero -
With Tapas shutting down, many creators will be searching for a new home for their stories. Luckily for you we got a list and more!

STAR WARS: THRAWN receives manga adaptation

Imani Brooks -
Hong Kong artist Man Tsang teams up with Random House Worlds to adapt the story of Star Wars villain Grand Admiral Thrawn in this manga exclusive.
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NYCC ’26: CRUNCHYROLL announces three WEBTOON adaptations

D. Morris -
Three popular Webtoon series, The Boxer, Teenaged Mercenary, and The Remarried Empress, arrive on the streaming service next year.

Netflix co-CEO discusses theatrical debut for KPOP DEMON HUNTERS 2

Imani Brooks -
The sequel to KPop Demon Hunters is anticipated to be a big, broad, and global theatrical release according to Netflix co-CEO.

Film Review: Director Yeon Sang-Ho gets real gooey with COLONY

D. Morris -
The latest from the Train to Busan director sees a powerful political metaphor get buried under too much deadweight.

THE MAFIA NANNY Live-action green-lit by Hulu

Justin Guerrero -
Hulu green-lit a Live-action adaptation of the hit romance-action series, The Mafia Nanny, with Charlize Theron's production studio.

Voice actor and director MIKE McFARLAND dead at 56

Imani Brooks -
Voice actor, director and producer Mike McFarland passes away at age 56 from brain cancer, paving the way for English anime dubbing.

Crunchyroll Anime Future Forum Has One Less Attendee

Imani Brooks -
Previously announced Crunchyroll Anime Future Forum attendee Guillermo del Toro takes to social media to deny claims of his involvement in the event.
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Film Review: Director Yeon Sang-Ho gets real gooey with COLONY

D. Morris -
The latest from the Train to Busan director sees a powerful political metaphor get buried under too much deadweight.

Magic Knight Rayearth and the return of female led isekai

Viv P. -
Magic Knight Rayearth's premiere brings the spotlight back on classic female-led fantasy isekai amidst uptick of villainess media.

Movie Review: HEARTSTOPPER FOREVER is an emotional send-off for the series

K-Comics Beat -
Heartstopper Forever is as good as its three-season predecessor, a tender and sincere love story that offers strong representation.

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.
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Lifestyle & Pop Culture

NYCC ’26: CRUNCHYROLL announces three WEBTOON adaptations

D. Morris -
Three popular Webtoon series, The Boxer, Teenaged Mercenary, and The Remarried Empress, arrive on the streaming service next year.

Korean content makes a splash at Anime NYC licensing summit

Masha Zhdanova -
The licensing summit at Anime NYC featured two presentations focused on Korean content: Bernie Cho on the popularity of K-pop, followed by a panel...

OTAKON ’26 INTERVIEW: Moon Taeyeon on creating characters

Adam Wescott -
KComicsBeat interviews Moon Taeyeon at Otakon 2026 about their artistic process and why characters should grow with the reader.

OTAKON ’26 INTERVIEW: Park Seulki Rhea on manhwa’s present

Adam Wescott -
KComicsBeat interviews manhwa scholar Park Seulki Rhea about the state of modern manhwa and ongoing struggles to preserve the past.

“Hyung,” He Said and the nuances of localization for Korean BL

Viv P. -
Publisher Publang demystifies the localization process, and focuses on words like "hyung," which seamlessly conveys emotion and personality.

Ize Press announces SOLO LEVELING x OMNISCIENT READER’S VIEWPOINT NYC pop-up

Samantha Puc -
In August, coinciding with Anime NYC, Ize Press will host a limited time Solo Leveling x Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint pop-up shop.
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Business News

Kakao is shutting down Tapas Entertainment

Heidi MacDonald -
Korean entertainment giant Kakao is shutting down Tapas, their North American webtoon platform, leaving creators and readers devastated and an uncertain future

Korean content makes a splash at Anime NYC licensing summit

Masha Zhdanova -
The licensing summit at Anime NYC featured two presentations focused on Korean content: Bernie Cho on the popularity of K-pop, followed by a panel...

Manga Mavericks Books Announces Managing Editor

Imani Brooks -
Manga Mavericks Books announces Erica Friedman as the publishing team's Managing Editor.
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