Edward "Edo" Hong
@edomonogatari.bsky.social
He/Him. JP-EN manga editor for Square Enix (Assassin & Cinderella, Angel Next Door, Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Dragon and Chameleon, Mechanical Buddy Universe, My Dress-Up Darling, On and Off, Ragna Crimson, Soul Eater, and more).
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All the ongoing series I’m actively working on as of the end of 2025! Which ones have you guys read?
“The readers better not skim over this,” I grumble to myself as I edit a particularly text-heavy page of manga.
January 23, 2026 at 5:47 PM
“The readers better not skim over this,” I grumble to myself as I edit a particularly text-heavy page of manga.
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Mechanical Buddy Universe 1.0 is a fun read even if you didn't catch the original manga. www.siliconera.com/mechanical-b...
Mechanical Buddy Universe 1.0 Highlights Many Bonds
The original Mechanical Buddy Universe introduced an unexpected family, and the 1.0 sequel manga series seems like an even stronger one.
www.siliconera.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Mechanical Buddy Universe 1.0 is a fun read even if you didn't catch the original manga. www.siliconera.com/mechanical-b...
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Hit with a flash of inspiration, “Miyama” decides to redraw a storyboard from scratch three days before the final draft is due! Can his team still finish the chapter on time?! ✒️🐉
Check out the full free preview of Dragon and Chameleon, vol. 6 here! sqex.link/zsc8
Check out the full free preview of Dragon and Chameleon, vol. 6 here! sqex.link/zsc8
January 22, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Hit with a flash of inspiration, “Miyama” decides to redraw a storyboard from scratch three days before the final draft is due! Can his team still finish the chapter on time?! ✒️🐉
Check out the full free preview of Dragon and Chameleon, vol. 6 here! sqex.link/zsc8
Check out the full free preview of Dragon and Chameleon, vol. 6 here! sqex.link/zsc8
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Immortality and Punishment! The first volume of this bleak zombie apocalypse manga dropped yesterday and I was tasked with some challenging, complicated bits of localization. So let's talk about it!
January 21, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Immortality and Punishment! The first volume of this bleak zombie apocalypse manga dropped yesterday and I was tasked with some challenging, complicated bits of localization. So let's talk about it!
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🚨 COVER ALERT! 🚨
Now that Amata and Hanku are fully aware of each other’s secret identities, how will their relationship change? 🤫
On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance, vol. 3 goes on sale in March! sqex.link/5s00
Now that Amata and Hanku are fully aware of each other’s secret identities, how will their relationship change? 🤫
On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance, vol. 3 goes on sale in March! sqex.link/5s00
January 21, 2026 at 11:37 PM
🚨 COVER ALERT! 🚨
Now that Amata and Hanku are fully aware of each other’s secret identities, how will their relationship change? 🤫
On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance, vol. 3 goes on sale in March! sqex.link/5s00
Now that Amata and Hanku are fully aware of each other’s secret identities, how will their relationship change? 🤫
On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance, vol. 3 goes on sale in March! sqex.link/5s00
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Added it to Chrome and can verify it works, thank god
January 21, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Added it to Chrome and can verify it works, thank god
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It’s official—Marin and Wakana are dating! As the seasons come and go, what new vows will they make with each other in this final volume? Preorder
My Dress-Up Darling , vol. 15 at your favorite retailer now!
sqex.link/ytp9
My Dress-Up Darling , vol. 15 at your favorite retailer now!
sqex.link/ytp9
January 21, 2026 at 5:44 PM
It’s official—Marin and Wakana are dating! As the seasons come and go, what new vows will they make with each other in this final volume? Preorder
My Dress-Up Darling , vol. 15 at your favorite retailer now!
sqex.link/ytp9
My Dress-Up Darling , vol. 15 at your favorite retailer now!
sqex.link/ytp9
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Mechanical Buddy Universe 1.0 Volume 1 by Takuji Kato is now available to purchase across various retailers
Amazon [$14.99]
amzn.to/45irFUx
Alibris [$9.19]
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Barnes & Noble [$14.99]
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Books-A-Million [$14.99]
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#ad
Amazon [$14.99]
amzn.to/45irFUx
Alibris [$9.19]
buff.ly/5wjq3SQ
Barnes & Noble [$14.99]
buff.ly/4mSV9kl
Books-A-Million [$14.99]
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#ad
January 18, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Mechanical Buddy Universe 1.0 Volume 1 by Takuji Kato is now available to purchase across various retailers
Amazon [$14.99]
amzn.to/45irFUx
Alibris [$9.19]
buff.ly/5wjq3SQ
Barnes & Noble [$14.99]
buff.ly/4mSV9kl
Books-A-Million [$14.99]
buff.ly/YnfwLdB
#ad
Amazon [$14.99]
amzn.to/45irFUx
Alibris [$9.19]
buff.ly/5wjq3SQ
Barnes & Noble [$14.99]
buff.ly/4mSV9kl
Books-A-Million [$14.99]
buff.ly/YnfwLdB
#ad
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Annual post about Japanese to English translation competitions!
Sadly I couldn't find any new competitions, but at least the JLPP and JAT are running again this year.
j-entranslations.com/japanese-to-...
Sadly I couldn't find any new competitions, but at least the JLPP and JAT are running again this year.
j-entranslations.com/japanese-to-...
Japanese to English Translation Competitions 2026 - J-En Translations
A list of Japanese to English translation competitions 2026 for aspiring and professional translators who want to improve their skills.
j-entranslations.com
January 18, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Annual post about Japanese to English translation competitions!
Sadly I couldn't find any new competitions, but at least the JLPP and JAT are running again this year.
j-entranslations.com/japanese-to-...
Sadly I couldn't find any new competitions, but at least the JLPP and JAT are running again this year.
j-entranslations.com/japanese-to-...
Me too, Wirbel. Me too.
January 17, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Me too, Wirbel. Me too.
Is this the best translation of キラキラネーム ever?!
January 17, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Is this the best translation of キラキラネーム ever?!
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Happy New Year! 🎉
Here are the January 2026 releases from over 14+ publishers including @yenpress.com, @square-enix-books.com, @viz.com, @omoi.com, @sevenseasentertainment.com, @jnovelclub.bsky.social, @kodansha.us, @darkhorse.com, and more!
yattatachi.com/january-2026...
Here are the January 2026 releases from over 14+ publishers including @yenpress.com, @square-enix-books.com, @viz.com, @omoi.com, @sevenseasentertainment.com, @jnovelclub.bsky.social, @kodansha.us, @darkhorse.com, and more!
yattatachi.com/january-2026...
January 2026 Manga / Light Novel / Book Releases | Yatta-Tachi
Here are the January 2026 manga, light novel, manhwa, and book releases from 14+ publishers, such as Yen Press, Seven Seas Entertainment, VIZ Media, Kodansha, Square Enix Books, and Omoi!
yattatachi.com
January 1, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Happy New Year! 🎉
Here are the January 2026 releases from over 14+ publishers including @yenpress.com, @square-enix-books.com, @viz.com, @omoi.com, @sevenseasentertainment.com, @jnovelclub.bsky.social, @kodansha.us, @darkhorse.com, and more!
yattatachi.com/january-2026...
Here are the January 2026 releases from over 14+ publishers including @yenpress.com, @square-enix-books.com, @viz.com, @omoi.com, @sevenseasentertainment.com, @jnovelclub.bsky.social, @kodansha.us, @darkhorse.com, and more!
yattatachi.com/january-2026...
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The 2025 roundup!
January 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The 2025 roundup!
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The story continues in Mechanical Buddy Universe 1.0, vol. 1 -- read the free preview and find a retailer near you! sqex.to/1tIES
January 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
The story continues in Mechanical Buddy Universe 1.0, vol. 1 -- read the free preview and find a retailer near you! sqex.to/1tIES
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Mechanical Buddy Universe 1.0, vol. 1 is on sale now! 🤖
Although the war has ended, threats still lurk around every corner for the android mercenary, her adopted son, and their ragtag group of associates!
Although the war has ended, threats still lurk around every corner for the android mercenary, her adopted son, and their ragtag group of associates!
January 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Mechanical Buddy Universe 1.0, vol. 1 is on sale now! 🤖
Although the war has ended, threats still lurk around every corner for the android mercenary, her adopted son, and their ragtag group of associates!
Although the war has ended, threats still lurk around every corner for the android mercenary, her adopted son, and their ragtag group of associates!
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This week's #RELEASERADAR featuring dystopian futures & death gods! Check out what's hitting shelves tomorrow! 🔮
🤖 Mechanical Buddy Universe 1.0, vol. 1
💀 Bride of the Death God, vol. 2
⚔️ The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest, vol. 28
🤖 Mechanical Buddy Universe 1.0, vol. 1
💀 Bride of the Death God, vol. 2
⚔️ The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest, vol. 28
January 12, 2026 at 7:05 PM
This week's #RELEASERADAR featuring dystopian futures & death gods! Check out what's hitting shelves tomorrow! 🔮
🤖 Mechanical Buddy Universe 1.0, vol. 1
💀 Bride of the Death God, vol. 2
⚔️ The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest, vol. 28
🤖 Mechanical Buddy Universe 1.0, vol. 1
💀 Bride of the Death God, vol. 2
⚔️ The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest, vol. 28
That awkward moment when my mom gifted me a wallet for my birthday, not knowing that I had just gotten myself a new wallet two weeks ago.
January 10, 2026 at 5:24 PM
That awkward moment when my mom gifted me a wallet for my birthday, not knowing that I had just gotten myself a new wallet two weeks ago.
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We are celebrating the New Year in style with recently released manga series at HUGE discounts!
Discover your future favorite title from just $0.99!🤩
Details: buff.ly/3NBpEgm
Discover your future favorite title from just $0.99!🤩
Details: buff.ly/3NBpEgm
January 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
We are celebrating the New Year in style with recently released manga series at HUGE discounts!
Discover your future favorite title from just $0.99!🤩
Details: buff.ly/3NBpEgm
Discover your future favorite title from just $0.99!🤩
Details: buff.ly/3NBpEgm
I’ve reached the age that’s supposedly in demand. Cheers! ☕️
January 9, 2026 at 2:54 AM
I’ve reached the age that’s supposedly in demand. Cheers! ☕️
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🛁 Bath time means bath time, regardless of which realm you’re in!
It’s #bubblebathday and oh, look at that, it’s bath time! 👀
(via The Great Jahy Will not Be Defeated)
It’s #bubblebathday and oh, look at that, it’s bath time! 👀
(via The Great Jahy Will not Be Defeated)
January 8, 2026 at 6:21 PM
🛁 Bath time means bath time, regardless of which realm you’re in!
It’s #bubblebathday and oh, look at that, it’s bath time! 👀
(via The Great Jahy Will not Be Defeated)
It’s #bubblebathday and oh, look at that, it’s bath time! 👀
(via The Great Jahy Will not Be Defeated)
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We are *fully* seated for today’s premiere of the Wash It All Away anime! Who’s watching with us? 🍿
January 5, 2026 at 5:42 PM
We are *fully* seated for today’s premiere of the Wash It All Away anime! Who’s watching with us? 🍿
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✨ 2025 Quick Review ✨
I returned to editing after a six-month parental leave in January, which meant that the total number of books was not as much as previous years. However! I was able to dive into some new challenges, which includes my first hardcover edition (Mushishi Collector's Edition) (1/?)
I returned to editing after a six-month parental leave in January, which meant that the total number of books was not as much as previous years. However! I was able to dive into some new challenges, which includes my first hardcover edition (Mushishi Collector's Edition) (1/?)
January 6, 2026 at 5:54 AM
✨ 2025 Quick Review ✨
I returned to editing after a six-month parental leave in January, which meant that the total number of books was not as much as previous years. However! I was able to dive into some new challenges, which includes my first hardcover edition (Mushishi Collector's Edition) (1/?)
I returned to editing after a six-month parental leave in January, which meant that the total number of books was not as much as previous years. However! I was able to dive into some new challenges, which includes my first hardcover edition (Mushishi Collector's Edition) (1/?)
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Good lord, I could be watching up to 20 new anime in Winter 2026. I don't think I've ever exceeded 15 in a season before! 👀
January 6, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Good lord, I could be watching up to 20 new anime in Winter 2026. I don't think I've ever exceeded 15 in a season before! 👀
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Here's all the manga I lettered in 2025 (or lettered in 2024 but only announced this year)
I adjusted my layout from last year to include the publishers, because why not
A few of these series ended last year or will end soon, so I have room in my schedule for more work. RTs appreciated!
I adjusted my layout from last year to include the publishers, because why not
A few of these series ended last year or will end soon, so I have room in my schedule for more work. RTs appreciated!
January 5, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Here's all the manga I lettered in 2025 (or lettered in 2024 but only announced this year)
I adjusted my layout from last year to include the publishers, because why not
A few of these series ended last year or will end soon, so I have room in my schedule for more work. RTs appreciated!
I adjusted my layout from last year to include the publishers, because why not
A few of these series ended last year or will end soon, so I have room in my schedule for more work. RTs appreciated!