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Korean content makes a splash at Anime NYC licensing summit

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...

Masha Zhdanova - August 21, 2026

Manga Mavericks Books Announces Managing Editor

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

Imani Brooks - August 20, 2026

ANYC ’26: TAPPYTOON returns to ANYC to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

Tappytoon returns to Anime NYC to celebrate the company's 10th anniversary including new and old merch, collectibles, and spicy BL panels.

August 19, 2026

Manga UP! apologizes for “damaging the reputation” of sooncha, author of YANG CAN’T LIVE ALONE

Publisher Manga UP! issued an apology for "damaging" sooncha's reputation. Yang Can't Live Alone will cease serialization on August 19th.

August 5, 2026

Lezhin Comics Japan announces end of service in January 2027

The Japanese version of Korean webtoon platform, Lezhin Comics, announced it will be shutting down in 2027 and merging into BeLtoon JP.

August 1, 2026

Love and Deepspace Cancels Release of New Love Interest

Kalai Chik - June 30, 2026

Chinese mobile game, Love and Deepspace, shockingly announced the cancellation of its newest love interest, Valko.

Manta Comics releases statement on SONG OF THE WASTELAND

Kalai Chik - June 27, 2026

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 - May 14, 2026

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 - May 1, 2026

Kakao's Japanese digital manga and webtoon platform, Piccoma, drew ire from users and authors alike with its release of AI anime shorts.

Newtoki and Booktoki pirating sites suddenly shut down

Kalai Chik - April 27, 2026

Webtoon pirating site, Newtoki (or Newtokki), as well as its manga and web novel pirating iterations has suddenly shut down.

Seven Seas responds to harassment over LITTLE MUSHROOM

Kalai Chik - April 8, 2026

Seven Seas Entertainment received a barrage of social media comments over online disagreement on romanization and translation of its upcoming danmei series, Little Mushroom...