Barnes and Noble has announced that they are going to double the amount of manga and graphic novels in each store all across the country. The company said the expansion is due to strong customer demand and the growing popularity of these genres. The expanded section features eye-catching signage on bookshelves that directs customers to series and characters they’ll want to … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Puts a Priority on Manga
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China Blacklists 38 ‘Distasteful’ Anime and Mangas
On Monday, China's Ministry of Culture announced a ban on 38 Japanese anime and mangas that will no longer be allowed to be distributed in the country whether it be online or in print. The ministry said that 29 of China's leading internet portals including Sohu, Tencent and Baidu have received various warnings and have been fined for providing content that showcases sex and … [Read more...] about China Blacklists 38 ‘Distasteful’ Anime and Mangas
“Shonen Jump” Features Chapters from “Jump+” Spin-offs
Weekly Shonen Jump's June 1st 2015 edition, issue 27 Japanese edition, has a great gift for readers that will feature familiar Jump series' spin offs from the digital Jump+ platform to start running in the main print magazine. A few of these series' include Magical Pâtissier Kosaki-chan, a magical girl take on Nisekoi by Taishi Tsuitsui, Ishirou Takahashi Kuroko's Basketball- … [Read more...] about “Shonen Jump” Features Chapters from “Jump+” Spin-offs
Upcoming ‘Dragon Ball Super’ Anime to get Manga Adaption
Just last month it was announced that the Dragon Ball Super anime will be hitting the Japanese airwaves in July after it's last series ending almost 18 years ago. The July issue of Shuiesha's V Jump magazine is revealing on Thursday that Toyotarō will be launching the manga version of the upcoming anime series, crediting creator Akira Toriyama with the original story. The … [Read more...] about Upcoming ‘Dragon Ball Super’ Anime to get Manga Adaption
Top 10 Digital Manga for April 2015
April has just drawn to a close and in North America there has been a number of titles that have made the New York Times Bestseller list. Most of the digital manga on this list have had wildly successful anime that have done very well on Crunchyroll and Funimation. If you are looking for the manga adaption for your favorite anime, look no further than our definitive list for … [Read more...] about Top 10 Digital Manga for April 2015
Second Sailor Moon Crystal Series to Come This Summer
On Friday, Toei Animation Europe has stated in a news article that a second series for the popular Sailor Moon Crystal is in the works and will premiere this summer! For the fans that had read the manga, this means this new series will follow the Mugen (Infinity) arc which will introduce the outer senshis, Pluto, Uranus and Neptune as well as the new threat to humanity: The … [Read more...] about Second Sailor Moon Crystal Series to Come This Summer
Viz Media Now Offering Grenadier and Red Hot Chili Samurai Digital Mangas!
On Tuesday, Viz Media, the largest manga distributor in North America, announced that it will now be offering the classic manga series Grenadier by Sousuke Kaise as well as Red Hot Chili Samurai manga series by Yoshitsugu Katagiri on it's digital roster. Grenadier follows the beautiful Rushuna, a gun expert with the goal of traveling around the world to make it a more … [Read more...] about Viz Media Now Offering Grenadier and Red Hot Chili Samurai Digital Mangas!
Kodansha Launches New Manga
Last weekend, at the Anime Boston convention, comic distributor Kodansha introduced a list of several new manga. The six titles introduced included a new Persona manga, a new Vinland Saga to break the hiatus, and an original horror manga about cats. Attack on Titan 16 Special Edition This special edition contains a set of premium-quality playing cards, each with a … [Read more...] about Kodansha Launches New Manga
Yen Press Announces 11 New Print and Digital Only Titles
At this weekends Sakura-Con, Yen Press had a vast list of manga licences to announce at their panel on Friday. A few of the popular titles include Wataru Watanabe's Yowamushi Pedal, which will be released in a two-in-one omnibus as well as Izumi Tsubaki's Monthly Girl's Noazaki-kun. Other titles that will be released in print include Akira Haio's Sakura no Himegoto, Tsuyoshi … [Read more...] about Yen Press Announces 11 New Print and Digital Only Titles
Crunchyroll Adds Fruit of Grisaia second season and I Can’t Understand What My Husband is Saying 2nd Season
As the new spring season is upon us, plenty of new and wonderful animes will soon be airing on Crunchyrolls simulcast! Two new anime's from the Fruit of Grisaia franchise as well as the 2nd season for the popular I can't Understand What My Husband is Saying: 2nd Thread will be added to the Crunchyroll rosters! The Labyrinth of Grisaia is a 60 minute broadcast special and … [Read more...] about Crunchyroll Adds Fruit of Grisaia second season and I Can’t Understand What My Husband is Saying 2nd Season