MANGA MIRAI to Shut Down in December, to Move to MangaPlaza
NTT DOCOMO’s digital manga platform Manga Mirai will close on December 15, 2026, with user libraries migrating to MangaPlaza.
Category: Japanese
The Husky and His White Cat Shizun Manga Removes Ayano Yamane as Artist Due to Racist Comments
Ayano Yamane has been removed from “The Husky and His White Cat Shizun” manga adaptation over past racist remarks. The IP holder cut ties just days after the project was announced, stating: “The bottom line cannot be violated.”
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Anime NYC 2026: Bungo Stray Dogs Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Panel and Autograph Session at Anime NYC 2026
Bungo Stray Dogs marks its 10th anniversary at Anime NYC 2026 with a special panel featuring Yuto Uemura and Producer Chiaki Kurakane, plus an autograph session on August 21.
Anime Expo Chibi Takes a Planned Pause in 2026, Returns October 2027
SPJA announces a planned pause for Anime Expo Chibi in 2026, with the event returning October 22-24, 2027, for its most ambitious iteration yet.
Comico to Shut Down Platform in January 2027
Barely a year after Pocket Comics shut down, Comico has announced its closure.
Skip and Loafer Season 2 Announced for April 2027
Season 2 of Skip and Loafer will premiere in April 2027. Crunchyroll will stream the new season.
Witch Hat Atelier Wins at Astra Awards
Witch Hat Atelier has scored its first anime award. The anime has won “Best Anime” at Astra Awards.
Grimes and SatapanP Drop “Miku-Maxxing,” First Single from BEYOND BORDERs EP
Grimes and Japanese Vocaloid producer SatapanP release “Miku-Maxxing,” the first single from the BEYOND BORDERs collaborative EP featuring Hatsune Miku.
D23: Kingdom Hearts Anime Series Coming to Disney+ and Disney Channel
A Kingdom Hearts anime series has been ordered at Disney+ and Disney Channel, developed in partnership with series creator Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix.