Hayao Miyazaki's "The Boy and the Heron" recently made history. It is now the first anime to win a Golden Globe. Another anime, "Attack on Titan," has now won an Astra TV Award, making it the first to achieve this feat. It received the award for Best Streaming Animated Series or TV Movie. In the same category, it competed against shows like "My Hero Academia," "Star Trek: … [Read more...] about Attack on Titan Anime Wins Astra Award
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Largest manga and Webtoon piracy site – M – likely to close soon
In a significant development, one of the largest manga and Webtoon piracy sites, codenamed M, maybe on the brink of closure as Kakao Entertainment claims to have identified the operators after an extensive five-year pursuit. As ComicBook stated, the issue of manga, Webtoon, and anime piracy has loomed large over the industry, prompting collaborative efforts from publishers to … [Read more...] about Largest manga and Webtoon piracy site – M – likely to close soon
Yen Audio unveils three exciting audiobook adventures at Anime NYC 2023
In an exciting revelation during Yen Press’s Industry Panel at Anime NYC, the curtain lifted on Yen Audio's upcoming treats—three new audiobook adaptations poised to transport audiences into worlds of captivating tales and unforgettable characters. Yen Audio's commitment to expanding the horizons of storytelling through audiobooks promises to bring a fresh experience to avid … [Read more...] about Yen Audio unveils three exciting audiobook adventures at Anime NYC 2023
Pluto, Naoki Urasawa’s manga masterpiece finally gets an anime adaptation
In a long-awaited development, Naoki Urasawa's manga "Pluto" has finally made its way to the anime scene, Forbes reported. A modern retelling of Osamu Tezuka's classic "Tetsuwan Atom" (Astro Boy), Pluto takes the original narrative and weaves it into a compelling new story. Set in an alternate future post-robot war, the series explores the aftermath as both robotic heroes and … [Read more...] about Pluto, Naoki Urasawa’s manga masterpiece finally gets an anime adaptation
Manga to Anime Adaptation 2024: Don’t Miss Out On These!
2023 is almost over! The year was definitely a roller coaster ride for anime lovers, with several interesting releases for the audience. With that being said, the year 2024 looks just as promising. So, what exactly does 2024 have on the plate in terms of manga-to-anime adaptations and which ones will be included in the best anime of all time? Let's find out: A Condition … [Read more...] about Manga to Anime Adaptation 2024: Don’t Miss Out On These!
Now You Can Read 108 Chapters of One Piece for Free
Have you heard about Netflix’s live-action series of the world’s best-selling comic ‘One Piece’ manga? The long-awaited English live-action adaption of One Piece Manga debuted on the streaming platform last week. Eiichiro Oda, the artist behind One Piece, announced in an X post that the manga’s first 12 volumes (108 episodes) will be available to read free in 21 languages. The … [Read more...] about Now You Can Read 108 Chapters of One Piece for Free
Ahead Of Season 3, Rent-A-Girlfriend Manga Surpasses 11 Million Copies
Image credit: nefariousreviews Rent-A-Girlfriend is a romantic comedy that is wholeheartedly loved by manga fans worldwide. The Harem series has witnessed skyrocketing sales in all seasons, proving that it's one of the most popular manga. Now, the anime series has made another record ahead of Season 3 by selling more than 11 million copies, both printed and digitally, as … [Read more...] about Ahead Of Season 3, Rent-A-Girlfriend Manga Surpasses 11 Million Copies
Viz Media Has a Lot to Offer This August: Read It All Here
Viz Media is likely to release several mangas for readers this August. These mangas will be available for several territories and regions, including India. The mangas that are likely to make their debut includes Akane-banashi Vol 1, Heart Gear Vol 1, along with anime tie-ins like Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Vol. 17, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Vol. 11, and more. … [Read more...] about Viz Media Has a Lot to Offer This August: Read It All Here
New Comedy Pokemon Manga Next Month
August issue of Shogakukan's Ciao magazine revealed the release of a new spin-off comedy manga. It will be launched by Rikka Kise, a newbie in the Pokemon publishing world. The new manga titled Pocket Monster ~Yorimichi Volteccers!!~ will appear in the magazine’s next issue on August 3, 2023. While not much has been revealed about Kise’s new Pokemon manga, it’s believed to … [Read more...] about New Comedy Pokemon Manga Next Month
Online piracy of anime, manga led to a loss of around 2 trillion yen in 2021
A study conducted by the Content Overseas Distribution Association, a Tokyo-based watchdog, has revealed that online piracy of Japanese entertainment, such as manga, anime, and video games, caused losses of approximately 2 trillion yen in 2021, representing a five-fold increase from 2019, the publication Japan Today reported. The significant increase is attributed to two key … [Read more...] about Online piracy of anime, manga led to a loss of around 2 trillion yen in 2021
Will Manga sales ever decline?
Manga sales have remained higher for consecutive years, but now, it seems to level off. The huge demand for home entertainment due to the pandemic is starting to settle. Despite this, manga dominates North American graphic novel publishing. In 2022, the U.S. made sales of 16.9 million units, ranking at over $246 million. Although the industry is seeing a 6.8% year-over-year … [Read more...] about Will Manga sales ever decline?
Rakuten Kobo offering exciting discounts on Kobo e-reader and e-book at Taipei Animation Festival
The 2022 Taipei International Animation Festival and the Reading Citizen Book Fair have kicked off in the Taiwanese capital, TechBang reported. While that should be good news for anime fans in the region, what is also special is that Lotte Kobo too is part of the festivities this time. Not only will the latest Kobo e-reader be up for display but there is going to be attractive … [Read more...] about Rakuten Kobo offering exciting discounts on Kobo e-reader and e-book at Taipei Animation Festival
Anime News Network introduces Winter 2021 Manga Guide
The Anime News Network's Winter 2021 Manga Guide is here. Now, this is not to be mistaken with the sort of the Anime Preview Guides where critics come up with their view on the new anime television premiere that comes up at the beginning of the season. Following a similar strategy with manga has its own set of challenges simply because there are no seasonal release schedules as … [Read more...] about Anime News Network introduces Winter 2021 Manga Guide
Saudi Research & Media Group introduces Manga Arabia
The Saudi Research & Media Group or SRMG has announced the launch of Manga Arabia which is an attempt to tap into the growing popularity of Japanese Manga and Anime. As it is, the Japanese comic and animation series has seen steady growth in popularity in the middle east country for the last two decades and the launch of Manga Arabia can be seen as a manifestation of … [Read more...] about Saudi Research & Media Group introduces Manga Arabia