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Close, but no cigar — Japanese anime titles snubbed of any Oscar nominations

Kalai Chik -
Although anime titles came out strong in the US box office, they failed to gain any traction during the 2026 Academy Award season.

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS nominated for two Academy Awards

Samantha Puc -
KPop Demon Hunters has been nominated for two Academy Awards, highlighting its achievements in animation and music.

Seven Seas announces new editions of LITTLE MUSHROOM and PANGUAN: THE TWELFTH GATE

Merve Giray -
Seven Seas announces the deluxe hardcover Little Mushroom and adds a special edition to Panguan: The Twelfth Gate, set to release in 2026.

CyberAgent and Shochiku announce anime adaptation of Kazuto Mihara’s THE WORLD IS DANCING

Kalai Chik -
Kazuto Mihara's Noh manga, THE WORLD IS DANCING, will launch an anime adaptation this summer for streaming and broadcast.

Ink Pop’s MY LIFE AS AN INTERNET NOVEL Volume 2 now available for preorder

Kalai Chik -
Ink Pop announces MY LIFE AS AN INTERNET NOVEL Volume 2 for preorder. The title will be released on February 3.

Manga piracy site BATO and its Discord server go under

Kalai Chik -
Piracy manga website, Bato, became inaccessible on Sunday along with its Discord server and associated mirror sites.
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Anime, Film, & TV

Close, but no cigar — Japanese anime titles snubbed of any Oscar nominations

Kalai Chik -
Although anime titles came out strong in the US box office, they failed to gain any traction during the 2026 Academy Award season.

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS nominated for two Academy Awards

Samantha Puc -
KPop Demon Hunters has been nominated for two Academy Awards, highlighting its achievements in animation and music.

CyberAgent and Shochiku announce anime adaptation of Kazuto Mihara’s THE WORLD IS DANCING

Kalai Chik -
Kazuto Mihara's Noh manga, THE WORLD IS DANCING, will launch an anime adaptation this summer for streaming and broadcast.

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.

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS wins two Golden Globes

Samantha Puc -
KPop Demon Hunters took home 2026 Golden Globe Awards in two of its three nominated categories, including Best Motion Picture - Animated.

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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Reviews

Movie Review: The romance of LOST IN STARLIGHT is otherworldly

D. Morris -
Netflix's South Korean animated film, Lost in Starlight, is a sci-fi romance for adults that mostly sticks the landing.

Movie Review: Journey into the bleak heart of NO OTHER CHOICE

D. Morris -
Park Chan-wook's No Other Choice is a dark, satirical take on the horrors of capitalism. It's also one of his greatest films to date.

Review: BARONESS GOES ON STRIKE VOL. 1 – fight for your right to be lazy

Merve Giray -
Baroness Goes on Strike Vol. 1 is, just like Cassie's life, full of unexpected twists and turns. Hit webtoon now in print from Crossed Hearts!

Review: HEAVEN OFFICIAL’S BLESSING (THE COMIC) VOL. 1 simply stuns

Samantha Puc -
Heaven Official's Blessing (The Comic) Vol. 1 honors beautifully honors the webcomic and webnovel with a new translation and panel layout.

Review: KATLAYA RISING rises to the occasion

Masha Zhdanova -
Katlaya Rising Maria Mediarito Edited by Aria Villafranca WEBTOON Katlaya de los Kalyes just wants to live a beautiful life with a beautiful wife. Unfortunately for her, she’s...

Review: YAN Vol. 2 ramps up the action and tension in penultimate volume

Hilary Leung -
"Yan" Vol. 2 is packed with action and drama as we meet new characters...and bid farewell to one.
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Lifestyle & Pop Culture

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.

Rosé’s “APT” & KPOP DEMON HUNTERS dominate Billboard Year-End Charts

Samantha Puc -
K-pop is having a moment in the Billboard Year-End charts for 2025, with KPop Demon Hunters and "APT" topping multiple lists.

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS co-director Maggie Kang honored with cultural merit

Samantha Puc -
The Korea Content Awards recognized KPop Demon Hunters co-director Maggie Kang for her contribution to popularizing Korean culture globally.

Korean Golden Globe nominations highlight storytelling and innovation

D. Morris -
KPop Demon Hunters and No Other Choice are nominated thrice each at this year's Golden Globes, highlighting Korean cinema in historic ways.

Netflix’s TYGO expands the Extraction universe with top Korean talent

Samantha Puc -
Neflix has announced TYGO, a new installment in its popular thriller franchise, Extraction, starring Don Lee, Lalisa Manobal, and Lee Jin-uk.
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Business News

WEBTOON rolls out changes to its monetization features

Justin Guerrero -
The New Year has arrived here on K-Comics beat, and we welcome 2026 with some updates and news. This time about a previous article...

What Webtoon’s 2026 program changes could mean for creators

Justin Guerrero -
Webtoon has announced a new suite of programs and opportunities to empower creators on the platform in 2026. Here's a breakdown.

Manta reveals early-stage microdrama productions & more adaptation plans

Justin Guerrero -
Manta CEO Asher Won revealed in a Deadline interview that the company is looking to adapt its webcomics for microdramas and more.
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