'Shonen Jump+ Celebrates 10th Anniversary: Special Exhibition, Video Releases, and More

Shueisha's manga app "Shonen Jump+" (which has accumulated 28 million downloads) celebrated its 10th annive...

Japan Weekly Manga Sales Ranking As of 2024/09/23 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly manga ranking for the week of 2024/09/23.

The Apothecary Diaries Series Surpasses 38 Million Copies Sold—A 1.58x Increase in One Year Thanks to the Anime Adaptation

The "The Apothecary Diaries" series (written by Natsu Hyuuga, illustrated by Touko Shino, published by Hero...

Kodansha Aims to Promote English Conversation Through Manga; Launches Japan Distribution of Overseas Manga Service "K MANGA

On the 18th, Kodansha began offering its first overseas manga service, K MANGA, domestically in Japan. This...

Yoshihiro Togashi Pays Tribute to Sailor Jupiter – A Touching Illustration Honoring Emi Shinohara

Yoshihiro Togashi, the creator of the popular manga Hunter × Hunter, updated his X account to share an illu...

[Manga Reviews] The Days of Diamond by Ohashi Hirai - Weekly Young Jump

The Days of Diamond (by Ohashi Hirai) is a Japanese manga in Weekly Young Jump from Feb 2022.

Sailor Moon Creator Naoko Takeuchi Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Emi Shinohara with Memorial Illustration

The official X account for the Sailor Moon 30th Anniversary Project shared an update on the 13th, paying tr...

Stage Play 'Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo' Reveals Wacky Character Visuals: Get Ready for the Ultimate Hajike Experience!

The character visuals for the stage adaptation Super Hajike Stage☆Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo (to be performed at The...

Is Mysterious Joker Returning? Cryptic Post Hints at Comeback for 10th Anniversary

On the 13th, the official X account for the TV anime Mysterious Joker posted a cryptic image as a "notice o...

Japan Weekly Manga Sales Ranking As of 2024/09/16 Announced by Oricon

Oricon (Japanese research organization) released its weekly manga ranking for the week of 2024/09/16.

Manga Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte Ends Due to Editorial Mismanagement

The manga Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte will officially end its ser...

[GAME] Calorie Mate Game Launches on Steam Featuring Over 450 Lines by Akio Otsuka, Kenjiro Tsuda, and Miku Ito

On the 12th, Otsuka Pharmaceutical released the game Calorie Mate LIQUID FOR GAME CREATORS on Steam as part...

[New Anime] Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku (Flower and Asura) TV Anime Premieres January 2025: First PV and Cast Announced

The TV anime Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku (Flower and Asura) is confirmed to air starting in January 2025 ...

[GAME] Negima! Browser Game Announced: Over 80 Playable Characters in Mahora Panic RPG – PV Released

The manga Negima! Magister Negi Magi is getting its first-ever browser game adaptation. The title will be N...

[Autumn Anime] Akira Ishida and Chika Anzai Join Magilumiere Co. Ltd. Anime, Premiering October 4: New Character Details

Additional cast members for the TV anime Magilumiere Co. Ltd. (airing October 4) have been announced. Chika...

[CAUTION] Berserk Publisher Warns of Illegal Anime Production Announcements: No Authorization Granted

On the 11th, Hakusensha issued a warning regarding illegal websites promoting the animation production of t...

[New Anime] Ruri no Hōseki Manga Gets TV Anime Adaptation in 2025: A Scientific Gemstone Adventure

It has been announced that the manga Ruri no Hōseki will be adapted into a TV anime in 2025.

[Bocchi Wins] Kessoku Band’s ‘We Will’ Album Tops Oricon Charts, 4th No. 1 Ranking

Kessoku Band's album We Will topped the Oricon Weekly Digital Album Ranking, announced on September 11, wit...

The Apothecary Diaries Artist Apologizes for ¥47 Million ($316K) Tax Evasion

Manga artist Neko Kurage, responsible for the art in The Apothecary Diaries, updated their X account to iss...

[Social Media] Nodame's Drunk Birthday Illustration by Creator Sparks Fans' Excitement on X

Actress Juri Ueno updated her X account in response to a birthday illustration posted by Nodame Cantabile m...