Started in 1968, Golgo 13 is the longest-running manga ever and is still in publication. The Japanese thriller manga series is certified by Guinness World Records as the highest number of volumes for a manga series. The story revolves around a professional assassin - Duke Togo - who travels around the world accomplishing supposedly impossible jobs, mostly through scoped M16 … [Read more...] about Golgo 13: The Oldest Manga Still Ongoing
Digital Manga and Anime News
Kodansha bringing Ashita no Joe manga to English readers
Here is a great piece of news for those who read manga in English. Kodansha is about to drop the first-ever English version of the legendary Ashita no Joe (Tomorrow's Joe) boxing manga by Ikki Kajiwara (also known as Asao Takamori) and Tetsuya Chiba. Named Ashita no Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow, this manga will hit shelves and screens in December, both in print and digitally. … [Read more...] about Kodansha bringing Ashita no Joe manga to English readers
Berserk’s spectacular return dominates manga sales in the United States
In the latest rankings released by ICv2, Berserk once again reigns supreme as the top-selling manga franchise for the Fall 2023 season. According to ICv2's Top Manga Properties - Fall 2023 report, Berserk secured the top spot in manga sales. The resurgence of Berserk since its comeback in June 2022 has propelled its sales to surpass even the most renowned titles globally, … [Read more...] about Berserk’s spectacular return dominates manga sales in the United States
McDonald’s to Bring Anime-Inspired Menu
Image credit: spectrumlocalnews McDonald’s is leaning into its anime alter ego with the launch of "WcDonald’s" menu items at restaurants in 30 markets starting next Monday. The move is a nod to fans of Japanese animation, who have paid tribute to the global fast food franchise by turning the company's iconic golden arches logo upside down in various TV shows and … [Read more...] about McDonald’s to Bring Anime-Inspired Menu
Toyota Unveils Exclusive Anime Series – GRIP
Toyota is boldly going where few carmakers have gone before: into the anime world. The Japanese automotive brand is launching an all-new anime content series, centered around a “dashing protagonist who’s taking on the evil of soulless automated driving.” Titled GRIP, the five-episode series will be released weekly beginning on February 26 through toyota.com/grip. Produced … [Read more...] about Toyota Unveils Exclusive Anime Series – GRIP
MediaOCD Announces Acquisition of AnimEigo
MediaOCD has announced the acquisition of AnimEigo, the oldest existing anime distributor in English-speaking territories. The agreement will see AnimEigo's mass-market video distribution business transferring to MediaOCD "over the coming months" as it joins MediaOCD's Whole Grain Pictures home video label. If you grew up with anime VHS tapes, chances are pretty good that … [Read more...] about MediaOCD Announces Acquisition of AnimEigo
Status Royale: First eSports Manga Under VIZ
Inspired by Yu-Gi-Oh!, sports anime, and video games, Status Royale is an extremely exciting addition to VIZ's catalog. Status Royale is set in the late 2030s, at the height of VR technology as the titular game of the series dominates the world of eSports. Competitive Status Royale is played in teams of three, with three possible player classes introduced at the start: Tank, … [Read more...] about Status Royale: First eSports Manga Under VIZ
VIZ Announces X-Men Manga
VIZ Media has announced a series of new titles, including Marvel manga and early works by the creators of One Piece, Nana, and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Here’s a look: X-Men: The Manga Remastered, by Hiroshi Higuchi, is an adaptation of the 1992 X-Men animated series. The manga was originally published in Japan, and in the late 1990s, VIZ released an American edition … [Read more...] about VIZ Announces X-Men Manga
Manga mania – U.S. claims top spot on piracy charts
Despite the increasing accessibility of legal avenues, the specter of online piracy looms large, drawing in millions of users worldwide to pirate sites and services, TorrentFreak reported. Fresh statistics from MUSO, a piracy tracking firm based in the UK, reveal a persistent relevance of pirate platforms, easily accessible to users. In a notable trend, the publishing … [Read more...] about Manga mania – U.S. claims top spot on piracy charts
Kawada’s Martial Master Asumi Manga Ends
According to an article by Anime News Network, Kawada's Martial Master Asumi (Asumi Kakeru) manga has finally come to an end. This year's 11th issue of Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine has recently published the last chapter of the manga. On Tuesday, the chapter was available for the readers on the platform. The manga was released back in 2023. The third volume of the … [Read more...] about Kawada’s Martial Master Asumi Manga Ends