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A Children’s Manga is Drawing Fire Due to Political Satire
The latest chapter of Toshihiko Fujinami’s Manga de Yomu Jinbutsu-den (A Biograph in Manga) is stirring controversy over its depiction of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The manga runs in the children’s...
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‘Claymore’ Creator Reveals Newest Manga Series
Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday revealed Norihiro Yagi’s newest manga. Yagi’s latest manga cast is the center-most image. Soukyuu no Ariadne (Ariadne of the Azure Sky) will star a loner boy who has a...
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‘School-Live!’ is Getting a Live-Action Movie for 2018
Live-action adaptations of manga is a hot trend in Japan right now thanks to their box office dominance. So far, Gintama and Blade of the Immortal are among the highest grossest Japanese produced...
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2017’s Top Light Novels as Chosen by Japanese Fans & Critics
Takarajimasha’s Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! (This Light Novel is Amazing!) guidebook released their top light novels fans should read in 2018. The guidebook aggregates rankings from readers and critics...
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‘Kissxsis’ Creator Launches New Manga Series This December
Mangaka Bow Ditama is famous for creating explicitly ecchi manga – all of which have been adapted into anime. Kissxsis is his most famous work, but Mahoromatic and Fight Ippatsu! Juuden-chan!! also...
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15 Manga to Cheer You Up After a Bad Day
One of the worst guarantees in life is bad days. We’ve all experienced them, but luckily there is a handful of manga that can help brighten our days! Yotsuba&! Mangaka: Kiyohiko Azuma Genre: Comedy...
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VOTE: What Are Gen Urobuchi’s Best Projects?
Few names strike fear and excitement in the heart of fans than Gen Urobuchi. Nicknamed “The Urobutcher”, he is known for creating dark stories, tragic settings, wild plot twists, and devastating death...
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All 16 Gen Urobuchi Works Ranked by the Community
This past weekend, we asked the community to rank their favorite Gen Urobuchi projects. 1,799 fans participated in the poll! Where did your favorite Urobuchi project rank? 16. Outlaw Django – Zoku:...
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The Top 10 Best-Selling Digital Light Novels of 2017
Digital bookstore Book Walker revealed that best-selling light novels of the year. DanMachi has been dethroned from the top spot for the first time in two years. Let’s check out the top 10...
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The 10 Best-Selling Shounen & Seinen Digital Manga of 2017
Digital bookstore Book Walker revealed that best-selling digital manga titles of the year. Let’s check out the top 10 best-sellers! The Demon Who Became My Sister (Ane Naru Mono) Mangaka: Pochi Quick...
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‘Hunter x Hunter’ Manga to Exit Hiatus on January 29th
It’s time to return to the Dark Continent…again. Yoshihiro Togashi’s hit Hunter x Hunter is set to return on January 29th, 2018. The return date was revealed in a Shounen Jump preview. Image via Hiatus...
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Female Otaku Pick Their Favorite Japanese Works of 2017
Japanese software company jig.jp shared the results of their “year-end” otaku popularity poll! The poll was conducted on their Otamart app. 4,911 users participated, with 4,462 respondents being...
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Rom-Com ‘Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou’ Manga is Ending
Ruri Miyahara’s Bokura wa Minna Kawaisou (The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behavior) manga will have its final chapter published on December 28th. Shonengahosha’s Young King Ours magazine...
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Mangaka Shares Cancellation News After Sharing Future Plans
Shinsuke Inue is fairly new to the mainstream manga industry. After getting their start creating ero-manga, they have transitioned to mainstream works, with manga adaptations of Maji de Watashi ni Koi...
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Classic Manga ‘Vampire Princess Miyu’ Revived in New Series
Vampire Princess Miyu holds a special place in the fandom. The gothic-horror series was among the first to be fansubbed when the OVA series was released in 1988. Those same fansubbers would go on to...
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Here are the Best-Selling Manga Series of 2017
Oricon announced the top-selling manga in 2017! As with most years, the chart is dominated by shounen action-adventure titles. Did your favorite manga make the cut? Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic –...
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Here are the Best-Selling Light Novels of 2017
Oricon announced the top-selling light novels in 2017! Magic-battle series dominated the charts this year. Did your favorite manga make the cut? The Saga of Tanya the Evil – 417,897 copies sold...
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‘Haruhi Suzumiya’ Series Has Over 20 Million Global Copies
Kadokawa’s Sneaker Bunko has big news for Haruhi Suzumiya fans: the light novel series has over 20 million copies in print around the world! The massively popular series follows Kyon, a cynical high...
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‘Sword Art Online’ Light Novel Enters New ‘Unital Ring’ Arc
Sword Art Online is entering new waters as creator Reki Kawahara begins work on a new story arc. Titled Unital Ring, teased that new story arc will have the cast “starting from scratch” since the...
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‘Code Geass’ Gets 2 New Manga Series on Comic Newtype
Kadokawa’s Newtype magazine revealed two new manga for the Code Geass franchise. The first manga is Katei Kyoushi no Lelouch-san (Lelouch the Home Tutor), which will be a comedy series about Lelouch...
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