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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

Comics News

CLIP STUDIO PAINT mass-deletes thousands of assets from Asset Store for “inappropriate content”

Masha Zhdanova -
On Tuesday September 22nd, the Japanese digital drawing software Clip Studio Paint suddenly private'd thousands of assets from their Asset Store, citing concerns of...

OPINION: The tragedy of Tapas’s shutdown

Masha Zhdanova -
In May I wrote an opinion piece about the state of webcomics and webtoons. Today, news broke that major webcomics platform Tapas will be...

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

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.

WEBTOON returns to NYCC with programming and creators

Justin Guerrero -
WEBTOON announces their return to NYCC, bringing along creators, panels, interactive games, and merchandise.

ANYC ’26: SYSTEM SYNC brings Solo Leveing and ORV to NYC

Justin Guerrero -
We get to visit this special Ize Press pop up that brings two beloved Korean Fantasy franchises together in NYC, here is what we've observed.
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Media

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.

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...

Husky and His White Cat Shizun (Erha) manga artist, Ayano Yamane, terminated over backlash

Kalai Chik -
Ayano Yamane, the illustrator for the manga adaptation of The Husky and His White Cat, has been removed by the series IP holder.
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Reviews

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

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.

SDCC ’26: ENHYPHEN & DARK MOON unleash vampires on San Diego

Samantha Puc -
Enhyphen and Dark Moon have announced a show floor booth, vampire fiction panel, and vampy after-hours experience at San Diego Comic-Con 2026.
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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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