Manga

Manga piracy site BATO and its Discord server go under

Piracy manga website, Bato, became inaccessible on Sunday along with its Discord server and associated mirror sites.

Kalai Chik - January 19, 2026

Yen Audio announces audiobook adaptation of THE SUMMER HIKARU DIED

Yen Press has announced the audiobook adaptation for the manga The Summer Hikaru Died, releasing in July 2026.

Kalai Chik - January 16, 2026

K-Comics Beat’s Best Manga & Manhwa of 2025

The K-Comics Beat team has come together to compile its inaugural list of the best manga and manhwa of 2025.

December 12, 2025

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

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

December 9, 2025

Shonen Jump Shop hits New Jersey through the new year

The Shonen Jump Shop pop-up makes its Tri-State Area debut on Nov. 21, bringing manga and anime merch directly from Japan.

November 21, 2025

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.

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

Hilary Leung - October 30, 2025

"Yan" Vol. 2 is packed with action and drama as we meet new characters...and bid farewell to one.

Ize Press reveals the striking cover for SEMANTIC ERROR, vol. 5

Hayame Kawachi - October 28, 2025

Ize Press has revealed the cover for "Semantic Error" Vol. 5, featuring Sangwoo surrounded by symbolic stickers that hint at his emotional struggle. The latest volume releases in February 2026.

NYCC ’25: STRANGER THINGS and PLANTS VS. ZOMBIES head to WEBTOON in partnership with Dark Horse Comics

Hayame Kawachi - October 12, 2025

WEBTOON announces "Stranger Things: The Other Side" and "Plants vs. Zombies™" are joining its platform through a new partnership with Dark Horse Comics.

Yen On and Tapas partner for digital publication of light novels

Samantha Puc - October 10, 2025

Yen Press light novel imprint Yen On has partnered with Tapas Entertainment to release digital editions of its popular books.

NYCC ’25: WEBTOON and Disney announce new wave of reformatted series

Hayame Kawachi - October 9, 2025

At NYCC 2025, WEBTOON and Disney revealed the next wave of reformatted series, including "Astonishing X-Men" and "The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl," expanding their mobile-friendly lineup for fans worldwide.