A recent article from Niche Gamer exposes how The Japanese Communist Party has created a “secret” report urging its members to report fanservice manga to the United Nations. The goal seems to be to create international outrage among world leaders and their representatives and shame Japan into self-censorship. The JCP has previously stated its commitment […]
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Social Media Reacts to The Passing of Legendary Dragon Ball Creator Akira Toriyama
Akira Toriyama, author of the famous Japanese manga series Dragon Ball, has passed away at the age of 68. According to the official Dragon Ball series website, Toriyama suffered from an acute subdural hematoma and passed away on March 1st. Born in 1955 in the city of Nagoya, Akira Toriyama leaves behind a several-decade legacy […]
BREAKING: Manga Leakers ARRESTED In Japan! No More Manga Leaks!?
For years Shueisha and Kodansha, two of the largest manga publishers, have been attempting to shut down leaks of upcoming chapters to little success. But in a shocking report out of the Kumatomo prefecture in Tokyo, foreign nationals have been arrested for taking illegally obtained scans of Shonen Jump and uploading them to the internet. […]
Shoujo Readers Devastated From Woke Backlash, Shogakukan Manga Awards Remove Boy and Girl Categories
Fans of shoujo manga are voicing their frustrations on X after the Shogakukan Manga Awards eliminated its boy and girl categories for this years’ contest. As a result, three of the four awards went to series marketed to young boys and adult men. None of the winning series were for young girls. The unintended consequence […]
‘Captain Tsubasa’ Creator Talks Retirement And Takes A Bow Of Appreciation For Legendary 40+ Year Sports Manga
“Captain Tsubasa,” a globally popular soccer manga series created by Yoichi Takahashi, will end its 40-year run in April 2023, according to an announcement from publisher Shueisha Inc. on January 5th. In a statement, the 63-year-old Takahashi cited changes in the creative environment due to digitization as well as declining health as reasons for ending […]
Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Nearing Its Climax In 2024 Amidst Rumors Of Threats To Creator’s Life
The world of manga and anime was recently hit with a mix of excitement and melancholy as Gege Akutami, the creator of the immensely popular manga series “Jujutsu Kaisen,” hinted at its imminent conclusion during a panel event. While fans eagerly await the climactic showdowns promised by the final arcs, rumors have surfaced, suggesting that […]
