Chiikawa Episodes Head to Netflix in Select Asian Regions on September 20
Una! A collection of Chiikawa episodes drops on Netflix in select Asian regions on September 20.
Niu Lai Goes from Box Office Flop to Viral Sensation, Earning 14.9 Million Yuan After 342-Yuan Opening Day
Chinese animated film Niu Lai flopped with a 342-yuan opening day—then the internet discovered it. Now it’s a viral hit with 14.9 million yuan in earnings.
San Diego FC Partners with VIZ Media for Captain Tsubasa-Themed Match Day
San Diego FC becomes the first MLS club to partner with VIZ Media for Captain Tsubasa, offering a special ticket package for the September 16 Baja Cup match against Club Tijuana.
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.
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.
Aloha Comics Announces Distribution of Heaven Official’s Blessing Pop-up Artbook
Who’s ready to see the thousands and thousands of lanterns Hua Cheng sent Xie Lian? Aloha Comics will be the official US distributor of the Heaven Official’s Blessing pop-up artbook.
WEBTOON Turns Webcomics into Vertical Shorts
Six webtoons will debut as short dramas on WEBTOON’s newest vertical shorts venture.
Comico to Shut Down Platform in January 2027
Barely a year after Pocket Comics shut down, Comico has announced its closure.