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KINOKUNIYA USA will no longer carry Chinese-language books, but English-translated books are unaffected

The Japanese bookstore chain announced that they will no longer be carrying Chinese-language books online or in Seattle after May 1st, 2026.

Kalai Chik - February 4, 2026

New details on BOOK☆WALKER Global’s new platform launching in February

The digital manga and light novel service will now have a brand-new reading experience, enhanced content protection, and a streamlined interface designed specifically for international readers.

Kalai Chik - January 27, 2026

WEBTOON rolls out changes to its monetization features

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 we have covered on the...

January 13, 2026

What Webtoon’s 2026 program changes could mean for creators

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

December 15, 2025

Manta reveals early-stage microdrama productions & more adaptation plans

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

December 15, 2025

BOOK☆WALKER Global announces 2026 platform overhaul to enhance user experience

Samantha Puc - December 9, 2025

Kadokawa's e-reader platform, BOOK☆WALKER Global, has announced a platform overhaul to modernize and enhance user experience.

Penguin Random House announces KPOP DEMON HUNTERS manhwa, kids’ books, more

Samantha Puc - December 5, 2025

Penguin Random House has announced a KPop Demon Hunters publishing program including adult manhwa, kids' books, and more.

Remow launches It’s Anime FAST channel on Vizio’s WatchFree+

Samantha Puc - December 1, 2025

Tokyo-based entertainment company Remow has launched the It's Anime FAST channel on Vizio WatchFree+ in the U.S. Here's how to watch.

WEBTOON shuts down Fan Translation services after 10 years

Justin Guerrero - November 4, 2025

Webtoon will shut down it decade-old fan translation service t the end of the month and is urging readers to back-up their work....or lose it forever

Fantagraphics announces East Asian comics imprint Takumigraphics

Merve Giray - October 30, 2025

Fantagraphics has announced Takumigraphics, a new imprit dedicated to East Asian Comics, debuting with four titles in 2026.

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS is getting a MAGIC: THE GATHERING SECRET LAIR drop in 2026

Hayame Kawachi - October 28, 2025

Hasbro has announced a "KPop Demon Hunters" Secret Lair drop for "Magic: The Gathering" coming in 2026, bringing HUNTR/X and their demonic foes to the collectible card game.