Anime/Manga News Room

Monster invasions are common in manhwa. For any number of reasons, portals open up across Earth, allowing monsters and strange beasts to rampage across the land, and the only people who can fight back are hunters. It's a fantasy sub-genre that started in the early 2010s and has only become popular since. View the full article

While 2024 can only be described as an enthralling year for the anime medium, with year-long smash hits, anticipated returns, and underrated projects, a consistent pattern of note would be the comedy genre. In a year that saw a serious representation of anime across genres across the anime seasons of the year, the comedy and humor-filled projects managed to consistently steal highlights through the year with anime like Konosuba returning for a wildly funny third season, and the highly-anticipated Dandadan. View the full article

The story of Naruto and Naruto Shippuden spans 72 volumes of manga overall. Throughout the tale of Naruto’s rise to becoming Hokage, author Masashi Kishimoto has treated fans to some visually stunning artwork, with his skills being put on full display across the many unique manga covers produced over the course of the story's serialization. View the full article

With the end of the year in sight, 2024 has been a great year for anime and the community. From the much anticipated Solo Leveling to the even more recent Dandadan series, 2024 has undoubtedly been packed with great shows and projects, specifically on the seinen side of things. View the full article

Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball turned anime into an international phenomenon. While not a solo effort, DBZ's reach was unprecedented, and the show left an undeniable mark on Latin America and parts of Europe, along with enjoying a strong presence in most other parts of the world. Sure, nowadays, anime is readily accessible thanks to services like Crunchyroll, but that was not the case during Dragon Ball's heyday. No, people had to tune in daily to experience the continuing adventures of Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, Piccolo, and the rest of the Z-Fighters. DBZ (and its predecessor and GT) became part of everyday life. It was great. …

Debuted in 2003, Hideaki Sorachi's Gintama shonen manga lasted until 2019, producing 77 volumes in the process. An anime adaptation launched in 2006, going on to produce numerous seasons and over 350 episodes. It is safe to say that Gintama left its mark, and the show is a must-watch for both comedy and action fans. View the full article

The hilarious sci-fi samurai is returning for a light-hearted anime season titled Gintama '3-Nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi-sensei' later this year, and the first trailer has finally been revealed. With the last content from the franchise being more than 3 years ago, fans are ecstatic at the chance of receiving this wholesome new season. View the full article

Dragon Ball is back in a big way, and we have its new anime to thank. Earlier this year, the world was introduced to the franchise's next installment all thanks to Dragon Ball Daima. The anime brought its premiere to life back in October, and it kickstarted Son Goku's latest adventure. Now, the anime is teeing up its next big arc, and we've been given a special peek at how the show came together. View the full article

Earlier this year, the anime fandom was introduced to Dandadan in the best way possible. The team at Science Saru brought the hit anime to life with plenty of color on hand. From its aliens to its ghosts, Dandadan season one was a wild ride from start to finish. Now, the anime is eyeing a second season, and we have been given a brand-new look at the series ahead of its comeback. View the full article

In Western nations, Transformers probably served as many people's introduction to mecha; however, that beloved franchise is just a drop in the giant robot bucket. Mecha anime has been around for roughly half a century, and the theme's manga debut goes back even further. Classics like Mitsuteru Yokoyama's Giant Robo and Go Nagai's Mazinger Z helped write the blueprint that would go on to spawn timeless properties like Gundam and all-time great series such as Neon Genesis Evangelion. View the full article

Spy x Family's third season has finally received a release date, but fans might not be happy with the wait. Spy x Family has come to be one of Shōnen Jump's most beloved current-running manga thanks to its charming blend of action, romance, and slice-of-life elements. Its anime has only brought it further acclaim, masterfully handled by Wit Studio (of Attack on Titan season 1-3 fame) and CloverWorks. View the full article

Sakamoto Days is the gift that keeps on giving and its anime is not even out yet. If you did not realize, Yuto Suzuki's hit manga is set to get its very own anime in 2025, and all eyes are on the big series. As fans are already comparing the show to One-Punch Man, Sakamoto Days has the anime fandom wrapped around its finger, and we've just gotten a major update on the anime thanks to Jump Festa 2025. View the full article

The Elbaf Arc of One Piece is well and truly underway and fans are finding out exciting details about this country of Giants with each passing chapter. The Elbaf arc is only just getting better, and as the adventure part of this arc is surely coming to a close, fans are finding out more about the big threats that Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates will have to deal with in this country. It appears that One Piece chapter 1134 is finally when antagonists are revealed to the fans, and it is safe to say that it is someone who fans could never have imagined would stand in the way of the Straw Hat Pirates. …

Dragon Ball Super's manga was put on a sudden hiatus following the passing of series' author, Akira Toriyama. With the future of the franchise uncertain, Dragon Ball Daima premiered with a side story separate from the manga's events. Fans can finally rejoice, however, as Dragon Ball Super is finally set to return with a one-shot manga in the April 2025 issue of V-Jump. View the full article

Jump Festa 2025 is already happening in Japan, so major news are coming! The first panel held during the event was Jujutsu Kaisen at Jump Super Red Stage. View the full article

Jujutsu Kaisen has been one of the most popular manga and anime in the last few years. However, to many fans’ sadness, the manga ended quite recently. View the full article

Jujutsu Kaisen is getting an official epilogue to close out its story. Jujutsu Kaisen ended earlier this year after a legendary six-year run, and the manga’s final volumes, volumes #29 and #30, are set to be released simultaneously in Japan on Christmas. It’s a faster conclusion than most people expected, but that, of course, doesn’t make it any less exciting. View the full article

Jujutsu Kaisen recently had some major announcements, thanks to Jump Festa, and just as expected, major news broke out about Season 3. Fans finally have their first look at the Key Visual of JJK Season 3. View the full article

Dragon Ball is a series full to the brim with iconic moments that fans can't get enough of. This shonen series features memorable characters, compelling villains, incredible fights, and awe-inspiring transformations that continue to leave fans on the edge of their seats. View the full article

In the 11th episode of BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 – The Conflict, Captain-Commander Shunsui Kyōraku finds himself in a bind as Lille Barro, whom he thought had been done in by his Bankai, Katen Kyōkotsu Karamatsu Shinjū, returns fully revivified and absolutely incensed that his opponent thought he could be killed by a "Shinigami's mere Bankai". The hero of the day is Kyoraku's Lieutenant, Nanao Ise, who reveals that she knows Kyoraku's most closely guarded secret: that he has been hiding her Zanpakutō at the request of her mother, Isuzu Ise. …

The Yu-Gi-Oh! anime franchise is known for its exciting stories and epic monsters. Nonetheless, due to the main series mostly focusing on the heroes who would play the game to save the world, little was known about the lore of the cards. For years, fans had been hoping for an anime that would follow the story behind their favorite monsters, a desire that will soon become a reality, as revealed by the latest project from Konami. View the full article

Hype has never been bigger for Jujutsu Kaisen season three, which is why fans were so delighted to find more information about it at Jump Festa 2024. 2025 is going to be a big year for anime as evidenced by the litany of other big announcements at 2024's Jump Festa, a convention meant to celebrate Shonen Jump's biggest and brightest series. With the Jujutsu Kaisen manga officially over, all eyes are on the upcoming season of anime, and based on what was just revealed, fans have good reason to look forward to MAPPA's next big project. View the full arti…

In One Piece, the most infamous title in the entire series is that of the Pirate King. The role of Pirate King, despite being more of an honorary title than an actual position, is an interesting concept that ties heavily into the goals of most One Piece characters. In some way, shape, or form, most of the events of One Piece, even the Great Pirate Era itself, link back to the Pirate King. View the full article

The protagonist of One Piece, Luffy is one of the most phenomenally written characters in the story. In fact, it wouldn't be a stretch to say that Luffy is the best-written character in One Piece and the individual who represents the very soul of the series. Luffy has been a favorite among One Piece fans for over two decades. In fact, in every single popularity poll that has been conducted in One Piece, Luffy has always maintained the top spot and he will most likely continue to do that in the future as well. There is a certain special element to Luffy that no other character can replicate and it makes fans wonder as to how Oda even came up with Luffy in the first place. …

Shanks has been one of the most mysterious characters in One Piece and the one that fans have been wanting to know more about ever since the very beginning. Of course, given the importance of Shanks, fans were never going to see him in the early phases of One Piece, but now, the story is in the Final Saga, which is why most fans expect to see him get involved in a major way in this particular part of the story. View the full article