Manga Artist Yōko Umezu, Creator of Vermeil in Gold, Passes Away at 57
Square Enix’s Monthly Shonen Gangan has announced the death of manga artist Yōko Umezu on July 7 due to cerebral infarction. The Vermeil in Gold manga has also concluded.
Young Animal Issue 16 Packed with TV Anime Celebration Plans for "Doka Gui Daisuki! Mochizuki-san," Shinonome Umi Graces the Cover
Young Animal Issue 16 (Aug 12, 2026) is loaded with special content celebrating the TV anime production of Doka Gui Daisuki! Mochizuki-san, plus a bold swimsuit cover shoot by Shinonome Umi.
Why "Hikari ga Shinda Natsu" Is the Horror Anime You Can't Stop Watching — Even If You Hate Horror
Even die-hard horror-haters are hooked on Hikari ga Shinda Natsu. Here’s why this summer 2025 anime’s eerie atmosphere and mystery keep viewers glued to the screen.
Initial D Manga-Style AE86 Keychain Launches — Mini-Car Detaches for Display
A new Initial D collectible is here: a manga-style AE86 keychain featuring a detachable minicar, comic plates, and a photo backdrop — priced at ¥5,500.
Manga "Former Villainess Goes Back in Time, Keeps Her Bad Personality to Dodge Execution!" Vol. 1 Now on Sale
Volume 1 of the manga “Gyakkoh shita Moto Akuyaku Reijou” by Sasano Suzume, based on Shimizu Seika’s original story, went on sale August 12, 2026 from Frontier Works.
Yama no Susume Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Special Logo and 100 Free Chapters
Shiro’s mountain-climbing manga Yama no Susume marks its 15th serialization anniversary on Japan’s Mountain Day (Aug 11) with a new logo and 100 free chapters on Comic Earth Star.
My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked Anime Adds Momoka Terasawa as Koyuki Inari
NBC Universal announces Momoka Terasawa joins the My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked anime cast as Koyuki Inari, debuting in episode six.
Live-Action Blue Lock Film Casts FANTASTICS' Yagi Yusei as Itoshi Rin, Plus Two More New Additions
The Blue Lock live-action film reveals three more cast members: FANTASTICS’ Yagi Yusei as Itoshi Rin, Watanabe Keisuke as Aryu Jube, and Natsuo Daiko as Tokimitsu Aoshi.
Live-Action Blue Lock Film Casts FANTASTICS' Yagi Yusei as Itoshi Rin, Plus Two More New Additions
The Blue Lock live-action film reveals three more cast members: FANTASTICS’ Yagi Yusei as Itoshi Rin, Watanabe Keisuke as Aryu Jube, and Natsuo Daiko as Tokimitsu Aoshi.
Square Enix Launches "2026 Summer Comippa" Bookstore Fair with 8 Clear Bookmark Designs
Square Enix’s “2026 Summer Comippa” bookstore fair is underway at 1,845 stores across Japan, offering free clear bookmarks featuring Yomi no Tsugai, Kakegurui, and six more titles.
Square Enix Launches "2026 Summer Comippa" Bookstore Fair with 8 Clear Bookmark Designs
Square Enix’s “2026 Summer Comippa” bookstore fair is underway at 1,845 stores across Japan, offering free clear bookmarks featuring Yomi no Tsugai, Kakegurui, and six more titles.
Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. Season 2 Casts Yusuke Shirai as Mysterious New Character
The official website for Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. has announced Yusuke Shirai as Shō Manao, a gentle yet mysterious man with no known past, joining Season 2.
Chiikawa: Characters, Story, Anime Broadcast & Streaming Info — Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about Chiikawa — characters, voice cast, manga volume summaries, and where to watch the anime — plus the hit film’s record-breaking box-office numbers.
All 11 Volumes of "Datsugoku no Kazariya" Available Free for One Day on Comic Seymour
CHIEKO’s manga “Datsugoku no Kazariya,” based on Tenka Meshiko’s story, is available to read free in its entirety — all 11 volumes — on Comic Seymour on August 9 only.
Manga "Reincarnated Into a World Where Card Games Can Destroy Everything" Launches Volume 1
Volume 1 of the manga adaptation of Akatsuki Tachi’s novel — about a TCG otaku reborn into a world where card games hold world-ending power — goes on sale August 7, 2026.
Japanese Animation TV Ratings: July 27–August 2
The new live-action GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka series aired on Fuji TV on Monday, July 27 at 10 p.m., earning a 4.8% rating in Japan’s Kanto region.
