Uramiya Honpo Creator Explained Why There Aren’t Many Black Characters in Japanese Manga
Masanao Kurihara, the creator of Uramiya Honpo, has revealed that he began avoiding Black characters in his manga after receiving a request to replace a Black antagonist with a white character in 2006. The manga artist shared his experience on X, explaining that the request came shortly before he was due to ink the artwork […]
Manga Piracy Debate Erupts Again As Japanese Creators And Overseas Fans Clash Over Legal Access
A debate over manga piracy, official translations and international accessibility has erupted again on social media, with Japanese manga creators defending their work against unauthorized distribution while overseas readers argue that publishers need to make legal manga easier to access. The latest discussion gained traction on X between October 20 and 22, 2026, after a […]
Japanese Government Plans New Organization to Support Anime, Manga And Gaming Industries in 2027
The Japanese government is planning to establish a new organization in 2027 to support the country’s anime, manga, gaming and other content industries, with plans to centralize government subsidies, strengthen anti-piracy measures and expand Japanese entertainment into overseas markets. The plan was announced on October 22, 2026, during the first meeting of a government working […]
One Piece Broadcaster Fuji TV Reports Possible Data Leak Affecting 730 People
Fuji TV, the Japanese broadcaster behind popular anime such as One Piece and GTO, has reported a possible data leak following unauthorized access to its program-promotion system. The incident may have exposed personal information belonging to up to 730 media industry contacts, according to the company’s announcement on October 20, 2026. Fuji TV confirmed that […]
Bandai Namco Reports Death Threats Against Employees to Police; Sender Faces Criminal Action
Bandai Namco Entertainment has confirmed that a person who repeatedly sent death threats against its executives, employees and other related individuals through the company’s official website was identified by police and subsequently faced criminal action. The company announced the development on October 13, 2026, after reporting the threatening messages to law enforcement. According to a […]
Japanese Fans Tell Foreigners to Stop Using Anime as a Symbol in French Protests
Japanese anime characters have become an unexpected part of recent protests in France, but their appearance has sparked backlash among some Japanese fans who object to the use of their favourite series as symbols of political resistance. Images circulating on social media show demonstrators wearing outfits inspired by One Piece, Naruto and Dragon Ball, alongside […]
Hunter x Hunter Creator Yoshihiro Togashi Turns Down Deadline-Based Work To Focus On His Manga
Hunter x Hunter creator Yoshihiro Togashi has announced that he will stop accepting work that comes with deadlines, saying he wants to prioritize creating his own manga after experiencing ongoing physical and mental health difficulties. Togashi shared the update on X, explaining that he will complete the commissions he has already accepted before refusing future […]
Attack on Titan, Fire Force, Inuyasha, And Other Popular Manga Get Banned in U.S. Schools
Manga has become a major target in a record surge of book bans across U.S. public schools, with works by creators including Hajime Isayama, Atsushi Ohkubo and Rumiko Takahashi among those most frequently affected during the 2025–26 school year. According to a new report from PEN America, U.S. public schools recorded 11,982 instances of book […]
Marvel And Kadokawa Officially Replaces Peter Parker With A New Spider-Man From Shibuya
Marvel and Kadokawa have revealed new story details and concept art for their upcoming Marvel manga collaboration, including a brand-new Spider-Man from Shibuya and a new Spider-Gwen story. The collaboration will feature five original manga titles, with the first works set to begin serialization on KadoComi before the end of 2026. Kadokawa has now revealed […]
Tapas Will Shut Down In March 2027, Users Will Lose Access To Purchased Content
Tapas has confirmed that its service will officially shut down on March 31, 2027, giving readers and creators several months to prepare for the end of the platform. The company published an updated Tapas End of Service FAQ on October 1, 2026, detailing what will happen to Ink, unlocked episodes, creator titles, accounts and user […]
Jump Festa 2027 Reveals 34 Anime And Manga Programs, New Lounge And Ticket Details
Jump Festa 2027 has revealed its full lineup of stage programs, event attractions and ticket application schedule, with a total of 34 anime and manga titles set to be featured across the two-day event. The 28th edition of Jump Festa will take place on December 19 and 20, 2026, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. […]
Kodansha Goes To Police After Mii-chan and Yamada-san Creator’s Home Information Spreads Online
The controversy surrounding Mii-chan and Yamada-san has taken another serious turn after Kodansha confirmed that it has provided information to the police over social media posts involving the manga’s creator and other people connected to the series. According to a September 28 report from Bengo4 News, information allegedly identifying the home of manga creator Nene […]
pixivFANBOX Suspends Japanese Manga And Fiction Over Payment Processor Concerns
pixivFANBOX has begun suspending a number of creators’ posts after citing concerns raised by its payment processor, with Japanese artists reporting that works involving fictional sexual or violent themes are being taken offline, including some posts uploaded years ago. The sudden wave of suspensions has sparked criticism from creators, particularly because some reports suggest that […]
Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 has been nominated for the 54th International Emmy Awards
Tatsuki Fujimoto 17–26, the anime anthology adapting eight one-shot manga stories by Chainsaw Man creator Tatsuki Fujimoto, has been nominated for the 54th International Emmy Awards in the Short-Form Series category. The nomination was announced on September 23, 2026, with the official ceremony scheduled to take place on November 23 in New York City. The […]
Bibury Animation Studios CEO Says Anime Industry Working Conditions Have Improved, But Challenges Remain
Motoki Tanaka, the founder and CEO of Bibury Animation Studios, has addressed people considering a career in the anime industry, claiming that working conditions and compensation have improved considerably in recent years. Tanaka, also known by his alias Tensho, shared his thoughts on X, discussing improvements in salaries, payment practices, overtime and the changing perception […]
BEASTARS Will Make History As The First Anime To Air On Animal Planet Japan
BEASTARS is making an unexpected television debut in Japan, as the anime’s first season is set to become the first anime ever broadcast on Animal Planet Japan. The announcement was made through the official BEASTARS X account, revealing that the first season will begin airing on the channel this October. BEASTARS Season 1 will premiere […]
Why Many Popular Manga Never Get Anime Adaptations, According To An Anime Producer
Why do some manga become anime almost immediately, while other popular series never receive an adaptation? According to anime producer Yusuke Onuki, the answer often has less to do with how good or popular a manga is and more to do with the business structure behind modern anime production. Onuki, president of Bushiroad Move and […]
Next Manga Awards 2026 Reveals Top 10 Winners In Physical Manga Category
The results of the Next Manga Awards 2026 (Tsugi ni Kuru Manga Taisho 2026) are officially here, revealing some of Japan’s most promising rising manga series. The winners were announced during an awards ceremony held on September 16, 2026, marking the 12th edition of the annual manga awards. This year’s competition received a massive 7,952 […]
Hello Kitty Jumps To Burger King In Yet Another Fast Food Anime Collab Across the US
Hello Kitty is reportedly heading to Burger King for another major fast-food collaboration in the United States, with a new collection of blind-box toys featuring several popular Sanrio characters. Leaked promotional materials shared by food news account MNMTwinz appear to reveal Burger King’s upcoming Hello Kitty and Friends collection, which is expected to feature six […]
Jujutsu Kaisen Gyu-Kaku Collaboration Hit By Scandal As Employees Open And Reseal Bonus Cards
The ongoing Jujutsu Kaisen × Gyu-Kaku collaboration in Japan has been hit by an employee misconduct scandal after several promotional bonus cards were opened and resealed before being handed to customers. Reins International, the company operating the Japanese yakiniku restaurant chain Gyu-Kaku, apologized on September 16 after confirming that store employees had improperly handled the […]