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Interview: GRAVEWEAVER maintains the fourth wall with I’M THE GRIM REAPER fans
GRAVEWEAVER talks about the speed of producing a WEBTOON Original, adapting I'm the Grim Reaper for print, and more.
GRAVEWEAVER talks about the speed of producing a WEBTOON Original, adapting I'm the Grim Reaper for print, and more.
Interview: GRAVEWEAVER maintains the fourth wall with I’M THE GRIM REAPER fans
GRAVEWEAVER talks about the speed of producing a WEBTOON Original, adapting I'm the Grim Reaper for print, and more.
kcomicsbeat.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Interview: GRAVEWEAVER maintains the fourth wall with I’M THE GRIM REAPER fans
GRAVEWEAVER talks about the speed of producing a WEBTOON Original, adapting I'm the Grim Reaper for print, and more.
GRAVEWEAVER talks about the speed of producing a WEBTOON Original, adapting I'm the Grim Reaper for print, and more.
Seven Seas announces five new danmei and the audiobook adaptation of The Husky and His White Cat Shizun is on its way!
Seven Seas announces THE HUSKY AND HIS WHITE CAT SHIZUN audiobook and more
Seven Seas announces an audiobook adaptation of The Husky and His White Cat Shizun and five new danmei slated for 2026 and 2027.
kcomicsbeat.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Seven Seas announces five new danmei and the audiobook adaptation of The Husky and His White Cat Shizun is on its way!
Korean BL animation MIGNON releases webtoon series and announces new side story video
The steamy original BL series will have nineteen webtoon episodes on Ridibooks and a new eleven-minute side story for fundraiser backers.
The steamy original BL series will have nineteen webtoon episodes on Ridibooks and a new eleven-minute side story for fundraiser backers.
Korean BL animation MIGNON releases webtoon series and announces new side story video
The steamy original BL series will have nineteen webtoon episodes on Ridibooks and a new eleven-minute side story for fundraiser backers.
kcomicsbeat.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Korean BL animation MIGNON releases webtoon series and announces new side story video
The steamy original BL series will have nineteen webtoon episodes on Ridibooks and a new eleven-minute side story for fundraiser backers.
The steamy original BL series will have nineteen webtoon episodes on Ridibooks and a new eleven-minute side story for fundraiser backers.
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS continues domination with new LEGO set
LEGO Group and Netflix will bring the universe of KPop Demon Hunters to the world of LEGO brick building, with the first set releasing Summer 2026.
LEGO Group and Netflix will bring the universe of KPop Demon Hunters to the world of LEGO brick building, with the first set releasing Summer 2026.
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS continues domination with new LEGO set
LEGO Group and Netflix will bring the universe of KPop Demon Hunters to the world of LEGO brick building, with the first set releasing Summer 2026.
kcomicsbeat.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:16 AM
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS continues domination with new LEGO set
LEGO Group and Netflix will bring the universe of KPop Demon Hunters to the world of LEGO brick building, with the first set releasing Summer 2026.
LEGO Group and Netflix will bring the universe of KPop Demon Hunters to the world of LEGO brick building, with the first set releasing Summer 2026.
KINOKUNIYA USA will no longer carry Chinese-language books, but English-translated books are unaffected
The Japanese bookstore chain announced that they will no longer be carrying Chinese-language books online or in Seattle after May 1st, 2026.
The Japanese bookstore chain announced that they will no longer be carrying Chinese-language books online or in Seattle after May 1st, 2026.
KINOKUNIYA USA will no longer carry Chinese-language books, but English-translated books are unaffected
The Japanese bookstore chain announced that they will no longer be carrying Chinese-language books online or in Seattle after May 1st, 2026.
kcomicsbeat.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:14 PM
KINOKUNIYA USA will no longer carry Chinese-language books, but English-translated books are unaffected
The Japanese bookstore chain announced that they will no longer be carrying Chinese-language books online or in Seattle after May 1st, 2026.
The Japanese bookstore chain announced that they will no longer be carrying Chinese-language books online or in Seattle after May 1st, 2026.
Other NETEASE GAMES use AI, but not ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN, explains Suda 51
Game industry veteran Suda 51 gives his perspective on NetEase Games’ generative AI policy and speculates reasoning for why they folded AI-development section.
Game industry veteran Suda 51 gives his perspective on NetEase Games’ generative AI policy and speculates reasoning for why they folded AI-development section.
Other NETEASE GAMES use AI, but not ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN, explains Suda 51
Game industry veteran Suda 51 gives his perspective on NetEase Games’ generative AI policy and speculates reasoning for why they folded AI-development section.
kcomicsbeat.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Other NETEASE GAMES use AI, but not ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN, explains Suda 51
Game industry veteran Suda 51 gives his perspective on NetEase Games’ generative AI policy and speculates reasoning for why they folded AI-development section.
Game industry veteran Suda 51 gives his perspective on NetEase Games’ generative AI policy and speculates reasoning for why they folded AI-development section.
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7 sports anime to fill the void until Heated Rivalry Season 2
Sports anime bring intense character dynamics and beautiful depictions to seven different sports, perfect for watching after Heated Rivalry.
Sports anime bring intense character dynamics and beautiful depictions to seven different sports, perfect for watching after Heated Rivalry.
7 sports anime to fill the void until Heated Rivalry Season 2
Sports anime bring intense character dynamics and beautiful depictions to seven different sports, perfect for watching after Heated Rivalry.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:31 PM
7 sports anime to fill the void until Heated Rivalry Season 2
Sports anime bring intense character dynamics and beautiful depictions to seven different sports, perfect for watching after Heated Rivalry.
Sports anime bring intense character dynamics and beautiful depictions to seven different sports, perfect for watching after Heated Rivalry.
The heated appeal of the gay sports romance
Gay sports romance stories like the smash-hit series Heated Rivalry have a long history in manga, anime, and fan-made works.
Gay sports romance stories like the smash-hit series Heated Rivalry have a long history in manga, anime, and fan-made works.
The heated appeal of the gay sports romance
Gay sports romance stories like the smash-hit series Heated Rivalry have a long history in manga, anime, and fan-made works.
kcomicsbeat.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The heated appeal of the gay sports romance
Gay sports romance stories like the smash-hit series Heated Rivalry have a long history in manga, anime, and fan-made works.
Gay sports romance stories like the smash-hit series Heated Rivalry have a long history in manga, anime, and fan-made works.
Movie Review: BACK TO THE PAST is a wild ride
Back to the Past is a sequel to a classic TV series, A Step into the Past, and an absurd but fun take on time travel.
Back to the Past is a sequel to a classic TV series, A Step into the Past, and an absurd but fun take on time travel.
Movie Review: BACK TO THE PAST is a wild ride
Back to the Past is a sequel to a classic TV series, A Step into the Past, and an absurd but fun take on time travel.
kcomicsbeat.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Movie Review: BACK TO THE PAST is a wild ride
Back to the Past is a sequel to a classic TV series, A Step into the Past, and an absurd but fun take on time travel.
Back to the Past is a sequel to a classic TV series, A Step into the Past, and an absurd but fun take on time travel.
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS takes home the first-ever K-pop Grammy
KPop Demon Hunters made history at the 86th annual Grammy Awards with its win for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
KPop Demon Hunters made history at the 86th annual Grammy Awards with its win for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS takes home the first-ever K-pop Grammy
KPop Demon Hunters made history at the 86th annual Grammy Awards with its win for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
kcomicsbeat.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:01 PM
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS takes home the first-ever K-pop Grammy
KPop Demon Hunters made history at the 86th annual Grammy Awards with its win for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
KPop Demon Hunters made history at the 86th annual Grammy Awards with its win for Best Song Written for Visual Media.
TOKYOPOP launches audiobooks based on its LOVELOVE light novels
TOKYOPOP releases audiobooks published under the brand’s LoveLove imprint. In partnership with RBmedia, three light novels are now available in audio format.
TOKYOPOP releases audiobooks published under the brand’s LoveLove imprint. In partnership with RBmedia, three light novels are now available in audio format.
TOKYOPOP launches audiobooks based on its LOVELOVE light novels
TOKYOPOP releases audiobooks published under the brand’s LoveLove imprint. In partnership with RBmedia, three light novels are now available in audio format.
kcomicsbeat.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:32 AM
TOKYOPOP launches audiobooks based on its LOVELOVE light novels
TOKYOPOP releases audiobooks published under the brand’s LoveLove imprint. In partnership with RBmedia, three light novels are now available in audio format.
TOKYOPOP releases audiobooks published under the brand’s LoveLove imprint. In partnership with RBmedia, three light novels are now available in audio format.
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SEA OF THIEVES comic launches on Webtoon
Xbox and Webtoon have teamed up for Sea of Thieves: The Last Bite, a limited series webcomic, and a cross-platform promotion.
Xbox and Webtoon have teamed up for Sea of Thieves: The Last Bite, a limited series webcomic, and a cross-platform promotion.
SEA OF THIEVES comic launches on Webtoon
Xbox and Webtoon have teamed up for Sea of Thieves: The Last Bite, a limited series webcomic, and a cross-platform promotion.
www.comicsbeat.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:32 PM
SEA OF THIEVES comic launches on Webtoon
Xbox and Webtoon have teamed up for Sea of Thieves: The Last Bite, a limited series webcomic, and a cross-platform promotion.
Xbox and Webtoon have teamed up for Sea of Thieves: The Last Bite, a limited series webcomic, and a cross-platform promotion.
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WYND gains over 10k subscribers in week 1 on Webtoon
James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas's YA fantasy epic Wynd from BOOM! Studios has made its Webtoon debut—and it's already gaining new fans.
James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas's YA fantasy epic Wynd from BOOM! Studios has made its Webtoon debut—and it's already gaining new fans.
WYND gains over 10k subscribers in week 1 on Webtoon
James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas's YA fantasy epic Wynd from BOOM! Studios has made its Webtoon debut—and it's already gaining new fans.
www.comicsbeat.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:31 PM
WYND gains over 10k subscribers in week 1 on Webtoon
James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas's YA fantasy epic Wynd from BOOM! Studios has made its Webtoon debut—and it's already gaining new fans.
James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas's YA fantasy epic Wynd from BOOM! Studios has made its Webtoon debut—and it's already gaining new fans.
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MediaOCD launches Discotek Deep Dives initiative to release classic anime on Blu-ray
MediaOCD and Discotek Media have partnered for Discotek Deep Dives, an initiative releasing classic and hard-to-find anime on Blu-ray.
MediaOCD and Discotek Media have partnered for Discotek Deep Dives, an initiative releasing classic and hard-to-find anime on Blu-ray.
MediaOCD launches Discotek Deep Dives initiative to release classic anime on Blu-ray
MediaOCD and Discotek Media have partnered for Discotek Deep Dives, an initiative releasing classic and hard-to-find anime on Blu-ray.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:58 PM
MediaOCD launches Discotek Deep Dives initiative to release classic anime on Blu-ray
MediaOCD and Discotek Media have partnered for Discotek Deep Dives, an initiative releasing classic and hard-to-find anime on Blu-ray.
MediaOCD and Discotek Media have partnered for Discotek Deep Dives, an initiative releasing classic and hard-to-find anime on Blu-ray.
Nippon TV new mobile otome app MY BELOVED STAR launches on February 4th
In collaboration with NOW PRODUCTION, the otome mobile game is sure to give audiences an experience that's out of this world.
In collaboration with NOW PRODUCTION, the otome mobile game is sure to give audiences an experience that's out of this world.
Nippon TV new mobile otome app MY BELOVED STAR launches on February 4th
Upcoming otome mobile app, Beloved Star, boasts features a stacked voice cast and twelve Princes of the Zodiac who provide daily support through fortunes and an in-depth personality analysis.
kcomicsbeat.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Nippon TV new mobile otome app MY BELOVED STAR launches on February 4th
In collaboration with NOW PRODUCTION, the otome mobile game is sure to give audiences an experience that's out of this world.
In collaboration with NOW PRODUCTION, the otome mobile game is sure to give audiences an experience that's out of this world.
Close, but no cigar — Japanese anime titles snubbed of any Oscar nominations
In the battle between the two factions of demon hunters, only one can show "How It's Done"
In the battle between the two factions of demon hunters, only one can show "How It's Done"
Close, but no cigar — Japanese anime titles snubbed of any Oscar nominations
Although anime titles came out strong in the US box office, they failed to gain any traction during the 2026 Academy Award season.
kcomicsbeat.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Close, but no cigar — Japanese anime titles snubbed of any Oscar nominations
In the battle between the two factions of demon hunters, only one can show "How It's Done"
In the battle between the two factions of demon hunters, only one can show "How It's Done"
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS nominated for two Academy Awards
KPop Demon Hunters is still going up, up, up
KPop Demon Hunters is still going up, up, up
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS nominated for two Academy Awards
KPop Demon Hunters has been nominated for two Academy Awards, highlighting its achievements in animation and music.
kcomicsbeat.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:51 PM
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS nominated for two Academy Awards
KPop Demon Hunters is still going up, up, up
KPop Demon Hunters is still going up, up, up
Seven Seas announces new editions of LITTLE MUSHROOM and PANGUAN: THE TWELFTH GATE
A deluxe hardcover and a special edition are on the way!
A deluxe hardcover and a special edition are on the way!
Seven Seas announces new editions of LITTLE MUSHROOM and PANGUAN: THE TWELFTH GATE
Seven Seas announces the deluxe hardcover Little Mushroom and adds a special edition to Panguan: The Twelfth Gate, set to release in 2026.
kcomicsbeat.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Seven Seas announces new editions of LITTLE MUSHROOM and PANGUAN: THE TWELFTH GATE
A deluxe hardcover and a special edition are on the way!
A deluxe hardcover and a special edition are on the way!
Manga piracy site BATO and its Discord server go under
The site’s Discord server claims “ongoing issues related to the site and resulting legal challenges”
The site’s Discord server claims “ongoing issues related to the site and resulting legal challenges”
Manga piracy site BATO and its Discord server go under
Piracy manga website, Bato, became inaccessible on Sunday along with its Discord server and associated mirror sites.
kcomicsbeat.com
January 19, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Manga piracy site BATO and its Discord server go under
The site’s Discord server claims “ongoing issues related to the site and resulting legal challenges”
The site’s Discord server claims “ongoing issues related to the site and resulting legal challenges”
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AnimeJapan 2026 reveals full stage lineup for its largest show ever
AnimeJapan 2026 has announced its full stage lineup and released ticket information for prospective attendees ahead of its March show.
AnimeJapan 2026 has announced its full stage lineup and released ticket information for prospective attendees ahead of its March show.
AnimeJapan 2026 reveals full stage lineup for its largest show ever
AnimeJapan 2026 has announced its full stage lineup and released ticket information for prospective attendees ahead of its March show.
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January 19, 2026 at 8:01 PM
AnimeJapan 2026 reveals full stage lineup for its largest show ever
AnimeJapan 2026 has announced its full stage lineup and released ticket information for prospective attendees ahead of its March show.
AnimeJapan 2026 has announced its full stage lineup and released ticket information for prospective attendees ahead of its March show.
Crossed Hearts announces 2026 manhwa & novels for your romance needs
Let these works sweep you off your feet!
Let these works sweep you off your feet!
Crossed Hearts announces 2026 manhwa & novels for your romance needs
Here are the novels and manhwa Crossed Hearts announced for 2026! Make sure to set some space aside on your shelves.
kcomicsbeat.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Crossed Hearts announces 2026 manhwa & novels for your romance needs
Let these works sweep you off your feet!
Let these works sweep you off your feet!
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Crossed Hearts announces GLAM BEAT!, the very first imprint dedicated to Girls' Love (yuri) stories for English-language readers!
Crossed Hearts announces GLAM BEAT!, a new Girls’ Love imprint
Crossed Hearts announces GLAM BEAT!, the first imprint dedicated to Girls' Love (yuri) stories for English-language readers!
www.comicsbeat.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Crossed Hearts announces GLAM BEAT!, the very first imprint dedicated to Girls' Love (yuri) stories for English-language readers!
K-pop inspires the lead story in this year’s ARCHIE’S VALENTINE’S SPECTACULAR one-shot
The Spirit Slayers don't need a fifth member... or do they?
The Spirit Slayers don't need a fifth member... or do they?
K-pop inspires the lead story in this year's ARCHIE'S VALENTINE'S SPECTACULAR one-shot
The lead story in Archie's Valentine's Spectacular (2026) #1 pays homage to KPop Demon Hunters with its own "A-pop" alternate universe.
kcomicsbeat.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:03 PM
K-pop inspires the lead story in this year’s ARCHIE’S VALENTINE’S SPECTACULAR one-shot
The Spirit Slayers don't need a fifth member... or do they?
The Spirit Slayers don't need a fifth member... or do they?
Ize Press acquires Boys Love webcomic SEVEN SUNDAYS
The 22-chapter story will be split into two print volumes
The 22-chapter story will be split into two print volumes
Ize Press acquires Boys Love webcomic SEVEN SUNDAYS
Ize Press announced their acquisition of a new Korean Boys Love webcomic, Seven Sundays by Charyeok, for print distribution.
kcomicsbeat.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Ize Press acquires Boys Love webcomic SEVEN SUNDAYS
The 22-chapter story will be split into two print volumes
The 22-chapter story will be split into two print volumes
Seven Seas announces new danmei SEIZING DREAMS
New series from the author of Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu
New series from the author of Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu
Seven Seas announces new danmei SEIZING DREAMS
Seven Seas announced a new danmei series on Wonderful Wednesdays, Seizing Dreams, from the author of Legend of Exorcism, Tianbao Fuyao Lu.
kcomicsbeat.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Seven Seas announces new danmei SEIZING DREAMS
New series from the author of Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu
New series from the author of Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu