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Announcements and updates on manga series, including new volumes and serialization starts.

  • 04/24/2025

Where to Start with Toaru Spinoffs? ITEM Vol.2 Brings Action, Attitude, and Girls Who Fight Back

The “Toaru” universe is vast, and for newcomers or casual fans, knowing where to dive in can be tough. Enter Toaru Anbu no Shoujo Kyousei (ITEM)—a spinoff that brings some of the franchise’s most dangerous (and stylish) girls to the forefront. With the release of Volume 2 on April 24, 2025, this action-packed manga offers a thrilling entry point into the darker corners of Academy City. If you’re wondering which “Toaru” spinoff to start with, ITEM might be the perfect […]

  • 04/22/2025

Hyakusho Kizoku Returns: Arakawa Hiromu’s Farming Manga Gets Season 3 and Special Volume 8.1 DVD Release

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to grow up on a farm in Japan—with all the humor, hardship, and heart that comes with it—then “Hyakusho Kizoku” (The Noble Farmer) might just be your next favorite anime. Created by Arakawa Hiromu, best known for Fullmetal Alchemist, this autobiographical essay manga blends real-life agricultural experience with dry wit and exaggerated storytelling. With the announcement of Season 3 and the release of a special 8.1 volume, it’s the perfect time to discover […]

  • 04/11/2025

Aliens Check In, Humanity Checked Out: “Apocalypse Hotel” Manga Now Available

Aliens Check In, Humanity Checked Out: “Apocalypse Hotel” Manga Now Available What happens when humanity disappears and a luxury Tokyo hotel is left to robots? Welcome to “Apocalypse Hotel”—a quirky sci-fi world where alien guests check in, and no one really checks out. With its new manga Apocalypse Hotel Pusu Pusu now streaming weekly, fans can dive deeper into the mysterious, post-human hospitality saga. Whether you’re new to the franchise or already hooked on the anime, this manga offers a […]

  • 04/11/2025

Yowamushi Pedal SPARE BIKE New Merchandise Now Available for Preorder

Fans of Yowamushi Pedal SPARE BIKE can now preorder a new line of official character goods. Available through the VVIT online store, the items include acrylic stands, badges, and more. Reservations are open until May 7, 2025. New SPARE BIKE Merchandise Lineup Think Innovation Co., Ltd. has launched a new collection of character merchandise from Yowamushi Pedal SPARE BIKE, the manga currently serialized in Bessatsu Shonen Champion (Akita Shoten). The product line includes: Acrylic stands (8 types) – ¥1,650 each […]

  • 04/08/2025

“Voice Comic Live” Brings Pizzicato Sleeping Forest to Tokyo Stage with Star-Studded Cast in June 2025

Are you a fan of live voice performances and manga? “Voice Comic Live” is bringing Pizzicato Sleeping Forest, a beloved title from Hana to Yume, to the stage this June in Tokyo. With big-name voice actors like Shouta Aoi and Yui Makino joining the cast, fans won’t want to miss this unique blend of manga visuals and live voice acting. In this article, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about the ticket options, sales dates, and how […]

  • 04/08/2025

Explosive Mercenary Jack Blasts His Way Through a New Isekai Manga – Volume 1 Now on Sale

Tired of the same old overpowered isekai heroes? Meet Jack Aaron, the bomb-wielding mercenary who’s here to blow up the genre—literally. Explosive Mercenary vs. Summoned Overpowered Cheats, a gritty new manga series from Kill Time Communication, flips the script with tactical explosions, sharp revenge, and zero tolerance for isekai clichés. Volume 1 is out now—and it’s anything but subtle. Blowing Up Isekai Tropes If you’ve read one isekai, you’ve read them all—or so you thought. Explosive Mercenary vs. Summoned Overpowered […]

  • 04/04/2025

New Comic Essay on Dissociative Identity Disorder Now Available Digitally — Real Voices, Real Struggles, Real Hope

A heartfelt and eye-opening new comic essay exploring life with dissociative identity disorder (DID) is now available digitally from GODO Publishing. Titled “Comic Report: It’s Dissociative Disorder.”, the book is written by Tokin, an artist living with the condition, with expert commentary provided by psychiatrist Dr. Kenichiro Okano, professor emeritus at Kyoto University. 🧠 Lived Experience on the Page What does it really mean to live with dissociation?This isn’t a textbook — it’s a personal record. Through raw yet tender […]