Tomb Raider King Anime Draws Solo Leveling Comparisons in First Impressions
The first impression positions Tomb Raider King as a comparable power fantasy but warns it may not reach Solo Leveling's quality.
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Manga
Duel Masters LOST Manga Ends 4th Part, Reveals 5th Part Is Coming
The announcement confirms that the Duel Masters LOST manga series will continue beyond its fourth part, maintaining the pattern of each part receiving a separate anime adaptation.
Anime News Network
HUNTER×HUNTER Vol. 39 Tops Japanese Book Chart, Beats One Piece and Murakami
The return of HUNTER×HUNTER after a long hiatus immediately dominated the market, outpacing two of Japan's biggest names in manga and literature.
KAI-YOU
Strange Pictures Manga Ends on July 21
The conclusion of the Strange Pictures manga closes out a major adaptation of Uketsu's bestselling novel, with the English release arriving just before the final chapter.
Anime News Network
Slime Tops Oricon's June 2026 Manga Ranking
The ranking shows strong sales for ongoing series and the conclusion of Chainsaw Man, while Slime continues its dominance despite a correction about its volume status.
Anime News Network
Mirmo de Pon! New Manga Ends, Gets Season 2 and Side Story
The Mirmo de Pon! franchise continues its revival with a second season and side story, indicating sustained interest after a 21-year gap.
Anime News Network
Nana Haruta, maki Launch New Sugarless Romance Manga
Haruta, known for the long-running Tsubasa to Hotaru, returns to Ribon with a new love comedy series drawn by maki.
Anime News Network
Masashi Ueda Ends Three Long-Running Manga Series Simultaneously
The simultaneous conclusion of three series marks a significant moment for the veteran manga artist, who is now focusing on his long-running Kobo-chan.
Anime News Network
Golgo 13 Volumes 1-130 on Sale for 58 Yen Each During Prime Day
The sale makes the first 130 volumes of the long-running manga available at a steep discount, lowering the barrier for new readers to catch up on the series.
ASCII.jp
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.
Anime News Network
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.
Dengeki Hobby Web
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.
Anime News Network
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.
Anime News Network
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.
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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.
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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.
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