Anime NYC: Kodansha Licenses Hajime no Ippo, Trapped on Tape!, and Print Club Line-up
The best-selling boxing manga Hajime no Ippo is finally getting released in English. Kodansha will release the series as an omnibus in 2027.
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Anime NYC 2026: Kana Licenses Pumpkin Night, Children of the Afterlife, Why We Fall in Love, and More
Kana has announced the English licenses for six manga which includes horror manga Pumpkin Night and workplace romance Why We Fall in Love.
Anime NYC 2026: Manga Mavericks Licenses Arai-kun & Haruma-senpai and Midnight Robot
Manga Mavericks has announced the English license acquisition of Arai-kun & Haruma-senpai and Midnight Robot.
Anime NYC 2026: VIZ Media Takes Over Anime NYC with BLEACH, BLACK TORCH, MAO and More
VIZ Media’s Anime NYC 2026 panel announced a MAO English dub, the return of Detective Conan under its original name, a BLEACH x Round1 collab, and more.
Chinese Media Covers Valko Controversy as Fans Continue Campaign for Love and Deepspace Character
Chinese media have begun reporting on the Valko situation, marking a shift in coverage. Fans continue their campaign with the hashtag #ValkoIsLoved.
Anime NYC 2026: TOKYOPOP Licenses SIX: Paths of Horror, What Goes On Behind the Scenes, Lily of the Valley, and More
TOKYOPOP has announced nine licenses which includes Breathe Out, Look at Me, GARAGARAPON, Lily of the Valley, SIX: Paths of Horror, and more.
THE★JOJO’s BIZARRE ADVENTURE WORLD Pop-Up Tour Crosses the U.S. Starting October
Bandai Namco launches a U.S. pop-up tour inspired by JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run, featuring exclusive merch, an anime art exhibition, and photo ops.
Anime NYC 2026: Seven Seas Licenses Till the End of the Moon, Ghost’s Nocturne, Faraway Wanderers, and More
Seven Seas announced 18 licenses at Anime NYC which included BL manhwa Ghost’s Nocturne, GL manga I Wish it Had Just Been Love, danmei Faraway Wanderers and First-Class Lawyer.
YOASOBI to Perform Intimate Rooftop Show at the Grammy Museum on September 14
J-Pop duo YOASOBI brings a special rooftop performance to the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on September 14, featuring a moderated interview, audience Q&A, and live set. Tickets are on sale now.
Anime NYC 2026: Yen Press Announces Two Audiobook Adaptations and Two Manga
Yen Press will license The Goblin Samurai and My Crush’s Crush as well as two audiobooks.