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.
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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.
Elixir of the Sun Manhwa Lands Aeni Adaptation Through KOCCA Program
Popular Lezhin manhwa Elixir of the Sun is getting a 12-episode aeni adaptation. Here’s what we know about the fantasy drama so far.
Daum Webtoon’s Link Disappears as Kakao Spins Off the Once-Great Portal
Daum’s iconic webtoon platform is officially gone—just a link removal on paper, but the end of an era for one of Korea’s earliest digital comics pioneers.
WIT Studio Admits to Using Generative AI in Ascendance of a Bookworm Opening, Will Redraw Scenes
Wit Studio confirms generative AI was used in the opening sequence of Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3. The studio apologizes and will replace the affected cuts starting with episode two.