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Aug 25 — Cosplay has taken hold in Kenya, where fans must often get creative to dress up as their fantasy heroes

Cosplay has taken hold in Kenya, where fans must often get creative to dress up as their fantasy heroes. 

KUMAMOTO PREF. –A local painter is supporting reconstruction efforts in Kumamoto Prefecture, hit by a powerful earthquake last month, through collaborative works with the popular manga series “Kinnikuman.”

The big problem when a fandom grows is the law of averages: sometimes irrational voices take over and dominate the calm ones.We’ve seen that firsthand with Omori, a fandom that emerged from a video game that would have once been a graphic novel. Fans have cried foul about the ongoing manga series, nitpicking where they…

Anime NYC is on full blast and publishers announce eye-catching titles, hold panels and events to entice and connect with readers! On August 21, TOKYOPOP announced seven new manga titles, including a Boys’ Love title from a creator that belongs on the genre’s Hall of Fame, Psyche Delico.

Kodansha USAhas announced the license acquisition of the horror mangaTrapped on Tape!, as well as an omnibus print release ofHajime no Ippo: Fighting Spirit!and several Kodansha Print Club additions. The announcements were unveiled at the publisher’s industry panel during Anime NYC 2026. 

Three decades later, Yasuko Matsui’s early bet still shapes how Renta! builds for readers

Yen Presshas unveiled its first round of announcements as a lead-up to its industry panel at Anime NYC 2026, highlighted by fournew manga series licensesand audiobook adaptations. The audiobook titles will be released under theYen Audioimprint. 

Manga Mavericks Bookshas announced the license acquisition of twonew manga titlesduring its panel at Anime NYC 2026, consisting ofMidnight RobotandArai-kun& Haruma-Senpai. 

Dark Horse Comics’Dark Horse Mangaimprint has announced the license acquisition oftwo new manga series, as well as an upcoming release of an originalVampire Hunter Dcomic series. The announcements were made during Dark Horse Manga’s industry panel at this year’s Anime NYC.