MangaPlaza Hits 1 Million Members, Celebrates with Sitewide Points-Back Promotion
NTT Solmare’s MangaPlaza crosses 1 million members and celebrates with a sitewide points-back promotion through September 30. Here’s how to claim the rewards.
Author: redbeanjelly
Why “redbeanjelly”? Because it’s my favorite red bean treat! Yōkan is a yummy little wagashi that’s sweet (but not too sweet), earthy, and perfectly jiggly—made from red bean paste, agar, and sugar. Basically, it’s happiness in jelly form. 🍡
REPORT: Roxana May Be Making a Long-Awaited Return on RIDI—But Fans Should Expect a Restart
Social media reports suggest Roxana is returning with the same artist, but the series may restart from the beginning following its move from KakaoPage to RIDI. No official confirmation yet.
TOKYOPOP Faces “Substantial Doubt” About Future After $2 Million Event Bet Backfires
An independent CPA review raises “substantial doubt” about TOKYOPOP’s ability to continue as a going concern after a failed Naruto exhibition venture left the publisher with nearly $1 million in losses.
Long Beach Comic Con 2026: What Creators Need to Know About Copyright, Licensing, and a Changing Industry
Literary agent Paul Levin discussed AI and copyright, work-for-hire, and the state of comic distribution at Long Beach Comic Con’s Legal and Business Aspects of Comic Book Publishing panel.
Long Beach Comic Con 2026: Con Wraps with 50% Attendance Increase, Returns August 2027
Long Beach Comic Con 2026 concluded with a 50% attendance boost and 45 hours of programming under new organizer Nerd Street Events. The convention returns August 14-15, 2027.
Ryokuoushoku Shakai Releases New Album Atamago, Marking a New Chapter for the Japanese Pop-Rock Band
Japanese pop-rock band Ryokuoushoku Shakai returns with Atamago, their first full-length album since 2025’s Channel U, featuring 12 tracks including tie-ins for anime and TV dramas.
Kura Sushi Ends Chiikawa Collaboration Early Following Employee Misconduct
Kura Sushi abruptly ended its Chiikawa collaboration on September 6 following employee misconduct.
Long Beach Comic Con 2026: Convention Delivers Action-Packed Weekend with TMNT Reunion, Pokémon, and Fandom Celebrations
Long Beach Comic Con 2026 wrapped its first year under Nerd Street Events with a TMNT Shell-A-Bration, Pokémon and FNAF panels, cosplay contests, and more at the Long Beach Convention Center.
hololive Anime Adaptation Officially Confirmed for 10th Anniversary, Studio KAI to Animate
hololive’s 10th anniversary project includes an anime adaptation from Studio KAI. A mysterious keyword “Odeholo” has been unveiled, with full details coming September 23.
GODZILLA MINUS ZERO Trailer Drops: The King of Monsters Returns with IMAX Fury
Takashi Yamazaki’s GODZILLA MINUS ZERO unleashes a new epic trailer, filmed completely for IMAX.