Go! Go! Loser Ranger! Manga Goes on Hiatus Due to Creator's Health
The hiatus, the second in 2026, interrupts the manga's final arc while creator Negi Haruba addresses health concerns.
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Record of Ragnarok Kindle Campaign Offers 50% Points on All Volumes
The campaign puts the entire Record of Ragnarok library on sale, including spin-offs, as the series continues to expand with a fourth anime season announced.
Denfaminicogamer
Hidamari Sketch and Joukamachi no Dandelion Volume 1 Join Kindle Unlimited
The addition of these two Houbunsha titles to Kindle Unlimited gives subscribers access to the opening volumes of two notable 4-koma manga that previously required separate purchases.
ASCII.jp
All 16 Volumes of Ultraman STORY 0 Manga Go Digital on July 9
The complete 16-volume prequel manga, which expands the Ultraman mythos with original stories supervised by Tsuburaya Productions, is now available digitally for the first time.
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Harvey Awards Nominate Five Anime and Manga Adaptations for 2026
The Harvey Awards, voted on by comics professionals, continue to recognize manga and anime adaptations alongside Western comics, with five major Japanese properties competing in the adaptation category.
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Mao Episode 14 Reveals Yurako Is Sana, Setting Up a Messy Romance
The revelation that Sana is alive and that Mao's love was unrequited introduces the kind of complicated romantic tension that defines Takahashi's work, finally giving the series' ambiguous relationships a concrete focus.
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TheOASG Podcast Episode 247 Covers July's License Blitz and Anime Expo 2026
The episode provides a single-listener digest of the two-week license rush leading into and during Anime Expo 2026, cataloging over 40 new acquisitions across three major publishers.
TheOASG
The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for the Throne Debuts on Crunchyroll
The premiere introduces a fantasy political drama with a secret-identity twist, earning a positive early impression for its brotherly dynamic and humor.
Beneath the Tangles
Kadokawa Editor-in-Chief Shares Five Tips for Manga Success at Anime Expo
The panel offers a rare direct look at what a major Japanese publisher's top editor looks for in new creators, with concrete examples and a clear five-point framework.
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Amazon Kindle Sale Offers Up to 50% Points Back on Kadokawa Manga
The sale bundles a wide Kadokawa catalog-including major franchises like Fate, Persona, and Delicious in Dungeon-into a single points-back promotion timed to Prime Day, making it one of the broader digital manga discounts of the year.
Denfaminicogamer
The Prince of Tennis Characters Appear on anan Back Cover
The anan back cover marks a rare cross-promotion between a lifestyle magazine and a long-running shonen franchise, timed to the conclusion of the manga's sequel and the 25th anniversary of the anime.
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Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even Lets Down Its Revenge Premise
The series introduces a classic revenge setup but fails to build the character depth necessary to make the central conflict feel earned, a problem that could hurt viewer investment if it continues.
Beneath the Tangles
New Manga Volumes of Dandadan, Hima-Ten, Shugo Chara! Reviewed
The column provides a weekly snapshot of new manga releases, with particular attention to the debut of Hima-Ten and the evolving plot of Dandadan.
Beneath the Tangles
Kodansha Apologizes to Cells at Work! Creator Over Editorial Failures
The apology reflects Kodansha's acknowledgment of systemic editorial failures rather than blaming a single individual, as stated in the statement.
Animehunch
The Forsaken Saintess and Her Foodie Roadtrip in Another World Makes a Promising Debut
The anime offers a fresh twist on the rejected-saintess trope by centering on survival skills and a camper van, and early impressions indicate a lighthearted, food-driven adventure that succeeds on charm.
Beneath the Tangles
Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA Concludes With a Two-Part Reflection on Legacy and Ethics
The finale stays true to the series' refusal to deliver neat theatrical climaxes, instead using a book project to examine how a school's legacy affects people who never became actors.
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Hetalia 20th Anniversary Exhibition WorldFesta Set for Tokyo and Osaka in Autumn 2026
The exhibition marks the first major 20th anniversary event for the franchise, with new art from creator Hidekazu Himaruya and a focus on original drawings rather than reproduced prints.
4Gamer.net
Shinya Komi's Sora o Matotte Manga Ends on July 15
The manga ends after just over two years of serialization, with its ninth volume already in print, marking a relatively short run for a Grand Jump title.
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How Do We Relationship? Manga Gets Live-Action Series in September
The adaptation brings a completed yuri manga to live-action television with a full production team and an intimacy coordinator, a rare combination for the genre.
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Tokyopop Licenses Five Manga at Anime Expo 2026
The slate expands Tokyopop's catalog with a mix of popular digital-first series and original works, including a physical omnibus for a fan-favorite crossdressing rom-com.
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The World's Strongest Rearguard Debuts on Crunchyroll
The review suggests the series offers nothing distinctive within the crowded isekai genre, making it a forgettable addition to Crunchyroll's catalog.
Beneath the Tangles
Seven Seas Licenses 16 Titles Including My Sword Saint Master Is Too Cute to Live With!
The announcement shows Seven Seas continuing to expand its catalog across imprints like Ghost Ship, Airship, and its new Webtoons line, with a heavy focus on danmei, boys' love, and girls' love categories.
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Omoi Announces 4 New Manga Licenses and Partnerships With Red String, Square Enix
The partnerships with Red String Manga and Square Enix Manga bring a large slate of established and popular series to Omoi Premium, significantly broadening the platform's library beyond its own licenses.
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Kuma Licenses Ogeretsu Tanaka's BL Manga Mermaid Prince
The license brings a surreal BL premise from a well-known creator to an English-language audience, fulfilling a wish Tanaka voiced at the same convention a year earlier.
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