Mfinda Manga Prequel Set to Serialize at Kodansha Ahead of Anime Film
N Lite and Kodansha partner for a Mfinda manga prequel debuting in Biblio Sirius Magazine, expanding the Congolese mythology at the heart of the upcoming anime feature.
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One Piece Fest 2026 Sets Sail for Los Angeles This August
Toei Animation launches the first-ever One Piece Fest at Cosm Los Angeles on August 25-26, featuring an immersive Elbaph Experience, panels, live music, and exclusive merch. Ticket lottery registration is open now.
HYBE Chairman Bang Si-Hyuk Faces Arrest Over Alleged Investor Fraud Scheme
South Korean police seek to arrest HYBE chairman Bang Si-Hyuk over allegations of a $136 million investor fraud scheme.
Kodansha House Returns to L.A. with Blue Lock and Witch Hat Atelier Creators
Kodansha House pops up in Little Tokyo July 2-12, featuring guest appearances from the creators of Blue Lock and Witch Hat Atelier. Here’s what to know.
Junji Ito Puts His Horror Spin on IVE’s New Album and K-Netz Can’t Get Enough
Legendary horror mangaka Junji Ito draws IVE for their Japanese album Lucid Dream—and fans are stunned by how beautifully he captured the members.
Blue Lock Live-Action Trailer Unleashes the Ego on the Pitch
The live-action Blue Lock film drops a new trailer showcasing the intense soccer action. Watch Isagi, Nagi, and the rest of the cast battle to become Japan’s ultimate striker this August.
KPop Demon Hunters Star Jiyoung Yoo Leads HYBE’s Upcoming K-Pop Film
HYBE and Paramount reveal K-Pop Superstar: The Movie, starring Yoo Jiyoung from KPop Demon Hunters.
Godzilla Minus Zero Trailer Drops: The King of Kaiju Heads to New York
Toho releases the first trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero, set in 1949 and ending with Godzilla approaching the Statue of Liberty. The film hits theaters November 6.
Popeyes Joins the Grand Line with One Piece “Luffy Bento Bundle”
Popeyes debuts a One Piece collaboration featuring the Luffy Bento Bundle—complete with chicken, mac and cheese, Chopper’s cupcake, and Gum-Gum Fruit lemonade.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity Hits U.S. Theaters Before Streaming
The first three episodes of Bleach’s final season head to U.S. cinemas June 25-29, complete with an exclusive Tite Kubo interview. Tickets go on sale May 29.