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Yen Press has announced a slate of new acquisitions at Anime Expo 2025, including three fresh manga series and an art book dedicated to the popular light novel series Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian. These new titles are anticipated to begin releasing in December 2025. New Manga Licenses Broaden Genre Offerings The three newly licensed manga titles span a variety of genres, offering something for diverse readers. Even a Replica Can Fall in Love This manga adaptation of Harunadon’s light novel series, with art by Momose Hanada, explores a poignant tale of identity and emotion. The story centers…

Ink Pop and Inklore, two graphic novel imprints under Penguin Random House, have forged an expanded partnership with WEBTOON Entertainment to release 14 of its popular webcomic series in print over the next five years. This strategic collaboration, unveiled at Anime Expo 2025, aims to significantly broaden the accessibility of top Webtoon titles for readers who prefer physical books, bridging the gap between digital-first content and traditional print. A Diverse Slate for Varied Audiences The partnership will see a diverse selection of manga, manhwa, manhua, and digital-first comics brought to bookstores across the U.S. The 14 titles will be distributed…

The popular manga series Magilumiere Co. Ltd. (also known in English as Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc.) has officially concluded its serialization. The final installment, chapter 160, was released on July 9, 2025. This marks the end of a four-year run for the series, which began in October 2021. The Conclusion of the Magical Girl Workplace Story The 159th chapter of the manga, released on July 2, 2025, confirmed that the series would wrap up with its subsequent chapter. Written by Sekka Iwata and illustrated by Yu Aoki, Magilumiere Co. Ltd. has been serialized on Shueisha’s Shonen Jump+ website and mobile…

The manga series “Solo Camping for Two” (Futari Solo Camp), written and illustrated by Yūdai Debata, is entering a hiatus due to the author’s health. The announcement was made in this year’s 32nd issue of Kodansha’s Morning magazine. The manga will be on hold starting with the next issue, and as of the announcement, no specific return date has been provided. “Solo Camping for Two” began its serialization in Kodansha’s Evening magazine in 2018. After Evening ceased publication in February 2023, the series continued with three special chapters on the Comic Days manga app before resuming in Morning magazine in…

Manga Up! Global has officially added Coma Hashii’s manga adaptation of Yuuri Seo’s novel series, “The Saintess Recruited a Doting King Husband” (original Japanese title: Seijo ga “Amayakashite Kureru Yasashii Danna-sama” o Boshū Shitara Kokuō Heika ga Rikkōho Shitekita), to its English-language catalog. The series became available on Thursday. About the Series “The Saintess Recruited a Doting King Husband” follows the story of Stacy, a powerful saintess who has risen to a high position within the church. However, in a male-dominated society, her cruel father views her primarily as a pawn for political marriages. Tired of being manipulated, Stacy devises…

The popular fantasy romance manga series, Yona of the Dawn (Akatsuki no Yona), has announced a three-month hiatus, commencing after the release of Chapter 271 in the July issue of Hakusensha’s Hana to Yume magazine. The series is scheduled to resume serialization on October 3, 2025, with Chapter 272, appearing in the magazine’s 21st issue. Strategic Pause for a Grand Finale This hiatus comes at a pivotal time for the beloved series by Mizuho Kusanagi, as it is currently in its final arc. The break is reportedly intended to allow the mangaka to meticulously plan and execute a satisfying conclusion…

Akira Amano’s popular detective manga series, Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective, officially concluded its serialization on July 6, 2025, with the release of its 170th chapter. The finale marks the end of a five-year run for the mystery series, which has captivated readers with its unique blend of eccentric characters and intricate cases. The Final Chapter Arrives on July 6 The conclusion of Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective was officially announced by Shueisha on their Shonen Jump+ website, where the manga has been digitally distributed since its debut. The final installment, Chapter 170, titled “A New Forbidden Deduction,” brought the narrative of…

Fans of Itaru Bonnoki’s popular comedy manga, The Vampire Dies in No Time (Kyūketsuki Sugu Shinu), can rejoice as the series is officially set to resume serialization. The highly anticipated return will commence on August 28, 2025, with a “short-term concentrated publication” in Akita Shoten’s Weekly Shōnen Champion magazine. This announcement marks the end of a prolonged hiatus that has kept readers eagerly awaiting new chapters of the hilarious supernatural adventures of vampire hunter Ronaldo and the perpetually dusty vampire, Draluc. The Hiatus Explained: Author’s Health Challenges The extensive break in The Vampire Dies in No Time manga’s serialization was…

The Shonen Jump+ manga service is set to launch a new mobile game this Fall, titled Jump+ Jumble Rush. The game is being developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment and will be available for iOS and Android devices. Its release coincides with the 10th anniversary of Shueisha’s digital manga platform, Shonen Jump+. Jump+ Jumble Rush is described as a “manga-frame tower defense” or “manga panel-style tower offense” game. Players will be able to create parties with characters from various Shonen Jump+ manga titles, spanning genres such as action, comedy, sci-fi, and romantic comedy. Confirmed characters for the game include those from…

The Dogsred ice hockey manga, created by Satoru Noda, has commenced a one-month hiatus, as announced in this year’s 32nd issue of Shueisha’s Young Jump magazine. The temporary pause in serialization is attributed to Noda’s need to prepare for the release of the manga’s upcoming sixth compiled book volume. Shueisha is set to release this volume on August 19. The series is slated to resume in the magazine’s combined 36th and 37th issue on August 7. This break follows previous instances where the author, Satoru Noda, has taken hiatuses to manage his health, specifically due to bicep tendonitis. About Dogsred…

Glacier Bay Books, an independent American bookstore, has officially announced its acquisition of the license for Yumi Tada’s manga, True Blue Never Fades (originally titled True Blue wa Kesshite Iroasenai), for an English-language release. This highly anticipated translation is slated to arrive in the fourth quarter of 2025. A Deep Dive into True Blue Never Fades Originally published in March 1995 under Shodensha’s Feel Comics imprint, True Blue Never Fades is a romance drama manga. The narrative centers on Bonny and Mickey, a young couple deeply in love. However, Mickey’s life as a long-haul trucker creates a growing chasm between…

Overview of the Announcement The light novel and manga series “Yūsha Party ni Kawaii Ko ga Itanode, Kokuhaku Shite Mita,” officially translated as “There Was a Cute Girl in the Hero’s Party, So I Tried Confessing to Her,” is receiving a television anime adaptation. Futabasha announced this development, with the anime primarily based on Kairi’s manga adaptation of Suisei’s original light novel. Creative Team and Studio The anime production is being handled by Studio Gekkō. Yasutaka Yamamoto (known for Medalist and Servant × Service) is serving as the chief director, while Tomonori Mine (Isekai Onsen Paradise) is directing the series.…

Hinako Seta’s beloved supernatural comedy manga series, Re-Kan!, is officially set to conclude its serialization on August 7, 2025. The final chapter will appear in Houbunsha’s Manga Time magazine, gracing the front cover and featuring a color opening page. This marks the culmination of a heartwarming narrative that has entertained readers for over a decade, following the daily life of a high school girl with a unique ability to see and interact with ghosts. A Decade of Sixth Sense and Supernatural Shenanigans Re-Kan! began its journey as a one-shot story in Houbunsha’s Manga Time Jumbo magazine in December 2009, before…

The manga adaptation of Natsu Hyūga’s popular novel series, “You Can’t Bluff the Sharp-Eyed Sister” (original title: Seijo ni Uso wa Tsūjinai), is set to begin a new series in the near future. The announcement came in the August issue of Kodansha’s Monthly Shonen Magazine, revealing that the current “series” by artist Yo Asami had concluded, with further details regarding the new series’ return date expected in the magazine’s next issue. Background of the “Sharp-Eyed Sister” “You Can’t Bluff the Sharp-Eyed Sister” introduces readers to Chloe, a seemingly prim and naive novice at a sleepy countryside church. However, by night,…

The manga adaptation of Saki Ichibu’s light novel series, “Formerly, the Fallen Daughter of the Duke” (Moto, Ochikobore Koushaku Reijou desu.), has officially gone on hiatus. This announcement was made by the manga creator, Ushio Shirotori, via her X/Twitter account. Reason for the Hiatus The primary reason for the manga’s suspension is the need for creator Ushio Shirotori to recover following the birth of her second child. Shirotori expects to have recovered by winter, suggesting a potential return of the series around that time. About “Formerly, the Fallen Daughter of the Duke” “Formerly, the Fallen Daughter of the Duke” is…

TNSK, the acclaimed creator of My Master Has No Tail, is set to debut a new manga series titled Torimatorimasu on August 7. The announcement was made in the August issue of Kodansha’s Good! Afternoon magazine, where the new series will be serialized. Torimatorimasu will center on a character named Jun, a young girl who relocates to a clinic nestled deep within a mountain village alongside her father, a doctor. What initially appears to be the beginning of an idyllic summer for Jun quickly takes a chilling turn as she becomes privy to unsettling rumors circulating about the clinic. Her…

HIDIVE has officially announced its acquisition of the television anime series Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! (Mushoku no Eiyū: Betsu ni Skill Nanka Iranakattan da ga) for simulcast during the Fall 2025 season. This fantasy-adventure series is based on the popular light novel and manga series by Shichio Kuzu. Premiere Details and Early Screening The anime is scheduled to launch in Japan in October 2025. As part of its promotional efforts, HIDIVE will host the world premiere of the first episode of Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?! at Anime NYC 2025. This event will…

The upcoming Tougen Anki anime series has revealed its English dub cast through a new trailer. Distribution company REMOW confirmed that Bang Zoom! Studios is producing the English dub. The series is set to premiere on July 11. The English dub cast for Tougen Anki includes: Zeno Robinson as Shiki Ichinose Stephen Fu as Naito Mudano Khoi Dao as Jin Kougasaki Erica Mendez as Homare Byobugaura Alejandro Saab as Ikari Yaoroshi Edward A. Mendoza as Juji Yusurube Ricco Fajardo as Rokuro Kiriyama Rebecca Wang as Kuina Sazanami Mark Whitten as Kyoya Oiranzaka Howard Wang as Tsubakiri Momomiya Allegra Clark as…

The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 has officially premiered, with its English dub now available for streaming on Crunchyroll. The new season, which debuted on July 9, 2025, offers a same-day release for both its subtitled and dubbed versions, allowing fans to immediately dive into Naofumi’s continued journey. The English dub features a returning cast for many of the beloved characters, ensuring continuity for the series’ dedicated fanbase. Key English Dub Voice Cast The core cast reprising their roles includes: Stephen Fu as Naofumi Erica Mendez as Raphtalia Brianna Knickerbocker as Filo Additional cast members for Season 4’s…

The anime “Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy,” also known by its Japanese title “Kanan-sama wa Akumade Choroi,” has confirmed its cast members. Aoi Koga is cast as the titular character Kanan Takakiyo, while Seiichirō Yamashita voices Yoji Kyogi. The anime is an adaptation of nonco’s manga and is being produced by Studio KAI, with a broadcast set for 2026. The story is a supernatural romantic comedy about a demoness named Kanan who comes to the human world to feast on souls but ends up forming a romantic contract with a high school boy, Yoji Kyogi. Kanan, having never experienced love,…