Books

Seven Seas announces plans to launch Chinese Girls’ Love novel label

Publisher Seven Seas Entertainment will be launching a baihe label following the success of its first Chinese Girls' Love novel in English.

Kalai Chik - February 12, 2026

Seven Seas announces THE HUSKY AND HIS WHITE CAT SHIZUN audiobook and more

Seven Seas announces an audiobook adaptation of The Husky and His White Cat Shizun and five new danmei slated for 2026 and 2027.

Merve Giray - February 5, 2026

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.

February 4, 2026

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

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

January 22, 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.

January 16, 2026

Seven Seas announces new danmei SEIZING DREAMS

Merve Giray - January 15, 2026

Seven Seas announced a new danmei series on Wonderful Wednesdays, Seizing Dreams, from the author of Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu.

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.

UNNIE, I LIKE YOU! to be released in print from TOKYOPOP

Samantha Puc - November 6, 2025

TOKYPOP has partnered with Webtoon to release a print edition of the beloved WLW manwha Unnie, I Like You! by creator Jeongussi.

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.

I WANT TO DIE BUT I WANT TO EAT TTEOKBOKKI author Baek Se-hee has died at 35

Hayame Kawachi - October 18, 2025

South Korean author Baek Se-hee, whose memoir "I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki" became an international bestseller for its honest portrayal of mental health, has died at 35.