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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.
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.
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Building BookWalker for a Digital Audience: An Interview with Sam Pinansky After nearly two decades, BookWalker has now renewed its platform and is looking to reach a new global digital audience.
Building BookWalker for a Digital Audience: An Interview with Sam Pinansky
After nearly two decades, BookWalker has now renewed its platform and is looking to reach a new global digital audience.
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Interview: ELECEED Creators at Anime Expo 2026 Join The Beat's Kari Lane in her interview with ELECEED's co-creators Jeho Son and ZHENA during Anime Expo 2026.
Interview: ELECEED Creators at Anime Expo 2026
Join The Beat's Kari Lane in her interview with ELECEED's co-creators Jeho Son and ZHENA during Anime Expo 2026.
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Sooncha’s YANG CAN’T LIVE ALONE manga to leave Manga UP! Rom-com manga, Yang Can't Live Alone, announced its withdrawal and cancellation of its serialization in Square Enix's Manga UP! platform.
Sooncha’s YANG CAN’T LIVE ALONE manga to leave Manga UP!
Rom-com manga, Yang Can't Live Alone, announced its withdrawal and cancellation of its serialization in Square Enix's Manga UP! platform.
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Magic Knight Rayearth and the return of female led isekai Magic Knight Rayearth's premiere brings the spotlight back on classic female-led fantasy isekai amidst uptick of villainess media.
Magic Knight Rayearth and the return of female led isekai
Magic Knight Rayearth's premiere brings the spotlight back on classic female-led fantasy isekai amidst uptick of villainess media.
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Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Nominated in Critics Choice Award Demon Slayer Infinity Castle nominated at the Critics Choice Awards for Best Superhero Film.
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Nominated in Critics Choice Award
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle nominated at the Critics Choice Awards for Best Superhero Film.
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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.
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.
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“Hyung,” He Said and The Nuances of Localization for Korean BL Publisher Publang demystifies the localization process, and focuses on words like "hyung," which seamlessly conveys emotion and personality.
“Hyung,” He Said and The Nuances of Localization for Korean BL
Publisher Publang demystifies the localization process, and focuses on words like "hyung," which seamlessly conveys emotion and personality.
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Movie Review: HEARTSTOPPER FOREVER is an emotional send-off for the series Heartstopper Forever is as good as its three-season predecessor, a tender and sincere love story that offers strong representation.
Movie Review: HEARTSTOPPER FOREVER is an emotional send-off for the series
Heartstopper Forever is as good as its three-season predecessor, a tender and sincere love story that offers strong representation.
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SDCC ’26: Marvel & WEBTOON announce 3 original series At SDCC, Marvel announced three original series developed with WEBTOON, featuring some of its most popular characters.
SDCC ’26: Marvel & WEBTOON announce 3 original series
At SDCC, Marvel announced three original series developed with WEBTOON, featuring some of its most popular characters.
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SDCC '26: DC snags a whopping 10 Eisner Awards at a celebratory evening for comics and the people who make them
SDCC '26: Announcing the 2026 Eisner Award winners
Here is the complete list of 2026 Eisner Award winners from San Diego Comic-Con, including special honors.
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SDCC ’26: Ize Press announces MIGNON box set & CODENAME – ANASTASIA At San Diego Comic-Con, Ize Press announced the English print debuts of BL webcomics Mignon and Codename: Anastasia for 2027.
SDCC ’26: Ize Press announces MIGNON box set & CODENAME – ANASTASIA
At San Diego Comic-Con, Ize Press announced the English print debuts of BL webcomics Mignon and Codename: Anastasia for 2027.
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SDCC ’26: Hasbro reveals collector-grade KPOP DEMON HUNTERS Rumi electric sword At SDCC, Hasbro revealed the latest addition to its line of KPop Demon Hunters roleplay items: a Rumi Sain-Geom Premium Electric Sword.
SDCC ’26: Hasbro reveals collector-grade KPOP DEMON HUNTERS Rumi electric sword
At SDCC, Hasbro revealed the latest addition to its line of KPop Demon Hunters roleplay items: a Rumi Sain-Geom Premium Electric Sword.
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SDCC ’26: Manga Mavericks & Mahjong Pros announce the Independent Manga Alliance At SDCC 2026, Manga Mavericks announced a joint venture with Mahjong Pros, the Independent Manga Alliance, to support small creators.
SDCC ’26: Manga Mavericks & Mahjong Pros announce the Independent Manga Alliance
At SDCC 2026, Manga Mavericks announced a joint venture with Mahjong Pros, the Independent Manga Alliance, to support small creators.
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TAPPYTOON announces 10 year anniversary campaign Tappytoon has revealed its 10th anniversary campaign, including new features for readers and special events.
TAPPYTOON announces 10 year anniversary campaign
Tappytoon has revealed its 10th anniversary campaign, including new features for readers and special events.
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Hasbro reveals KPOP DEMON HUNTERS NERF roleplay items & light sticks Hasbro has revealed a collection of KPop Demon Hunters NERF-inspired roleplay accessories and HUNTR/X and Saja Boys light sticks.
Hasbro reveals KPOP DEMON HUNTERS NERF roleplay items & light sticks
Hasbro has revealed a collection of KPop Demon Hunters NERF-inspired roleplay accessories and HUNTR/X and Saja Boys light sticks.
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Ize Press announces SOLO LEVELING x OMNISCIENT READER’S VIEWPOINT NYC pop-up In August, coinciding with Anime NYC, Ize Press will host a limited time Solo Leveling x Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint pop-up shop.
Ize Press announces SOLO LEVELING x OMNISCIENT READER’S VIEWPOINT NYC pop-up
In August, coinciding with Anime NYC, Ize Press will host a limited time Solo Leveling x Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint pop-up shop.
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SDCC ’26: Webtoon spotlights PUNKO, ROSEOAK & DEREK V. SONG Webtoon has revealed its panel schedule for SDCC '26, spotlight creators Punko, Roseoak, and Derek V. Song.
SDCC ’26: Webtoon spotlights PUNKO, ROSEOAK & DEREK V. SONG
Webtoon has revealed its panel schedule for SDCC '26, spotlight creators Punko, Roseoak, and Derek V. Song.
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KPOP DEMON HUNTERS x VANS now has a ‘Golden Collection’ The KPop Demon Hunters x Vans "Golden Collection" kicks off three shoe and apparel capsule collections hitting stories in 2026.
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS x VANS now has a ‘Golden Collection’
The KPop Demon Hunters x Vans "Golden Collection" kicks off three shoe and apparel capsule collections hitting stories in 2026.
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Love and Deepspace has been trending these past two weeks, resulting with the new character Valko's cancellation. Here's a detailed breakdown.
Love and Deepspace ‘s Valko is still all over your feed & here’s why
Love and Deepspace has been trending these past two weeks, resulting with the new character Valko's cancellation. Here's a detailed breakdown.
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SDCC ’26: ENHYPHEN & DARK MOON unleash vampires on San Diego Enhyphen and Dark Moon have announced a show floor booth, vampire fiction panel, and vampy after-hours experience at San Diego Comic-Con 2026.
SDCC ’26: ENHYPHEN & DARK MOON unleash vampires on San Diego
Enhyphen and Dark Moon have announced a show floor booth, vampire fiction panel, and vampy after-hours experience at San Diego Comic-Con 2026.
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Want more TOMB RAIDER KING? Read the Webtoon! Now that Tomb Raider King has premiered on Crunchyroll, you can catch up on the first 30+ episodes of the Webtoon for free.
Want more TOMB RAIDER KING? Read the Webtoon!
Now that Tomb Raider King has premiered on Crunchyroll, you can catch up on the first 30+ episodes of the Webtoon for free.
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OPINION: The Case for Reformatted Print Comics to Vertical Scroll Comics Not every print comic survives the formatting to vertical scroll, but when done well, it can make superhero stories feel just as engaging and accessible as any native vertical comic.
OPINION: The Case for Reformatted Print Comics to Vertical Scroll Comics
Not every print comic survives the formatting to vertical scroll, but when done well, it can make superhero stories feel just as engaging and accessible as any native vertical comic.
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AX ’26: PERSONA 4 REVIVAL panel reveals lots of surprises! Atlus comes to Anime Expo with a bevy of Peronsa 4 Revival announcements and some very special guests!
AX ’26: PERSONA 4 REVIVAL panel reveals lots of surprises!
Atlus comes to Anime Expo with a bevy of Peronsa 4 Revival announcements and some very special guests!
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TOKYOPOP 's Anime Expo 2026 webtoon announcements are here! Boys Love takes the spotlight, and all the titles are fan-favorites.
AX ’26: TOKYOPOP to bring new webtoons to print in 2027
TOKYOPOP 's Anime Expo 2026 webtoon announcements are here! Boys Love takes the spotlight, and all the titles are fan-favorites.
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AX ’26: MURCIÉLAGO anime adaptation is coming! Murciélago anime adaptation finally arrives and hits streaming internationally this fall!
AX ’26: MURCIÉLAGO anime adaptation is coming!
Murciélago anime adaptation finally arrives and hits streaming internationally this fall!
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Seven Seas' Anime Expo announcements are up including one danmei, three baihe and one BL manhwa, and here's what you have missed!
AX ’26: Seven Seas resumes announcements at Anime Expo
Seven Seas' Anime Expo announcements are up including one danmei, three baihe and one BL manhwa, and here's what you have missed!
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AX ’26: Crunchyroll announces SOLO LEVELING feature-length film At Anime Expo 2026, Crunchyroll announced the first feature-length film in the Solo Leveling anime franchise, Solo Leveling: Beyond the System.
AX ’26: Crunchyroll announces SOLO LEVELING feature-length film
At Anime Expo 2026, Crunchyroll announced the first feature-length film in the Solo Leveling anime franchise, Solo Leveling: Beyond the System.
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AX ’26: Inklore announces IKOKU NIKKI in English print & teases 2027 At Anime Expo 2026, Inklore announced an English print edition of Ikoku Nikki and teased its 2027 release schedule.
AX ’26: Inklore announces IKOKU NIKKI in English print & teases 2027
At Anime Expo 2026, Inklore announced an English print edition of Ikoku Nikki and teased its 2027 release schedule.
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AX ’26: The ALIEN STAGE anime is actually happening! Finally! An Alien Stage anime adaptation was announced at Anime Expo 2026, though details on the production are sparse.
AX ’26: The ALIEN STAGE anime is actually happening!
Finally! An Alien Stage anime adaptation was announced at Anime Expo 2026, though details on the production are sparse.
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