(May 5, 2026) It’s hard to overstate Osamu Tezuka’s influence on manga and anime in Japan and comic book and animation storytelling around the world. Before there was Akira, Ghost in the Shell, Chainsaw Man, and Jujutsu Kaisen, there was Tezuka’s Astro Boy: the iconic, atomic-powered robot boy. Known in…
Los Angeles, CA – Publisher TOKYOPOP notably expands its catalog of Girls Love (GL) manga published under its LoveLove imprint as it highlights the release this month of AYAKA IS IN LOVE WITH HIROKO. This workplace rom-com by popular Twitter artist Sal Jiang features two lovestruck coworkers – who…
Los Angeles, CA – Publisher TOKYOPOP delights manga readers and action-adventure fans as it announces the release of deluxe omnibus manga editions for VASSALORD in the Fall of 2026. The first 2 volumes of the manga series by Nanae Chrono will be published in soft and hardcover editions that…
Tokyo, Japan – November 17, 2025 – Crunchyroll Anime Nights will return with a special one-night-only celebration of the beloved isekai series OVERLORD. The OVERLORD animation series 10th Anniversary Celebration will debut in theaters across the United States and Canada on November 17, 2025. Marking a decade of OVERLORD, this exclusive event invites fans to…
LOS ANGELES – October 24, 2025 – KAIJYU WORKS LLC (headquartered in California), a company engaged in the planning, manufacturing, and sales of professional sports and character IP merchandise, is proud to announce the launch of the official product line for “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc”. In North…
(September 16, 2025) In 1997, from deep in the heart of Japan’s manga scene, mangaka Hisao Tamaki set out with an extraordinary goal: to capture the spirit of Star Wars: A New Hope — not just retelling the story, but reimagining the landmark motion picture through the lens of manga. The result…
San Francisco, CA – July 21, 2025—Leading global manga and anime producer VIZ Media is proud to announce its latest and most critically celebrated anime co-production to date: Hirayasumi, the widely acclaimed manga series by Keigo Shinzo. The Hirayasumi anime will be a joint production between VIZ Media and Shogakukan-Shueisha…
UDON Entertainment proudly announces legendary animator and manga creator Kia Asamiya will join UDON @ Comic-Con 2025, as an official guest of Comic-Con! Asamiya-sensei will be signing autographs for fans, creating original commissioned shikishi, and debuting all-new merchandise from his hit properties at the UDON Booth #100 at Comic-Con International: San Diego, July 23- 27,…
LOS ANGELES (July 7, 2025) –SQUARE ENIX® announced Saturday evening at Anime Expo seven new manga series for English-language publication from the Square Enix Manga & Books imprint in Spring 2026, including a new psychological drama, A Starlit Darkness, from the bestselling creator of Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You…
Los Angeles, CA – Publisher TOKYOPOP highlighted a diverse range of notable manga licenses during its panel at Anime Expo this past weekend. The presentation spotlighted 9 new titles set for print and digital release that will join the LoveLove imprint in 2026. The new additions include IN SO…