It’s no secret that demand for shoujo has dipped in recent years, but manga readers have started to notice a steady, exciting rebound. In the last few seasons, a wave of new shoujo manga has breathed fresh life into this classic demographic, drawing in both longtime fans and curious newcomers. Today’s shoujo has evolved far beyond simple schoolyard crushes. Modern series reflect contemporary reader tastes with richer, character-driven plots, strong female leads, and nuanced relationships. Many titles blend genres for a one-of-a-kind experience—mixing romance with fantasy, slice-of-life, comedy, mystery, and coming-of-age themes—to deliver stories that feel timely, relatable, and emotionally…
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From boxing to countless other combat disciplines, “fighting manga” brings the clash of fists, techniques, and wills to the page. These stories brim with unforgettable rivalries, life-or-death bouts, and the hard‑won growth of fighters in pursuit of strength. Many titles have stood the test of time and are still beloved across generations. Here, we’ve carefully curated a lineup of recommended fighting manga. You’ll find long-running blockbusters with multiple series arcs as well as exciting newer entries. Add a few of these to your to‑read list for your next adrenaline‑charged binge. Table of contents Recommended fighting manga (completed) Grappler Baki Publisher:…
Fukuyama Matsue’s story gets a manga launch: Fumiya Hasuno’s brand‑new series, “The Exile Village Lord’s Grand Development—A frontier hamlet full of castoffs that may one day claim supremacy over the world—,” begins today, September 29, with an advance release on Piccoma. The work is a comic adaptation of Fukuyama’s novel. “The Exile Village Lord’s Grand Development—A frontier hamlet full of castoffs that may one day claim supremacy over the world—” key visual “The Exile Village Lord’s Grand Development—A frontier hamlet full of castoffs that may one day claim supremacy over the world—” key visual [Enlarge] After the death of his…
A fresh TV anime installment of Blue Lock, the soccer saga created by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura, is officially in production. In tandem with the new anime, a live‑action feature film has been confirmed. The news dropped today, September 28, during “Blue Lock Egoist Festa 2025,” held at Keio Arena TOKYO in Tokyo. To mark the decision to move forward with the next TV anime series, creators Kaneshiro and Nomura shared celebratory comments. The live‑action film is slated to hit theaters in summer 2026—aligning with the next FIFA World Cup year. Production is handled by CREDEUS, the…
The Summer Hikaru Died is coming back. A second season has been officially announced via the series’ social channels, bringing the eerie rural horror drama back for another round. The reveal was made on X (formerly Twitter); you can check the announcement post here. At the time of writing, the production has not shared a release window, staff details, or a trailer. We’ll update this article as soon as official materials—such as a key visual, teaser PV, and broadcast information—are published. What is The Summer Hikaru Died? Based on the acclaimed horror manga, The Summer Hikaru Died follows a close-knit…
So‑called “villainess” anime usually centre on a high‑born young lady fated—because of the original game or story logic—to exile, disgrace, or death after committing every imaginable social misdeed. Upon regaining memories of a previous life, or rewinding time, she works frantically (or cheerfully!) to dodge the doom flags. Because these series blend reincarnation, time loops, otome game meta, and romantic comedy, they appeal strongly to fans of isekai and “second chance” narratives. Sub‑genre variety has grown: some protagonists actively embrace their role as an ‘evil’ noblewoman; others aim to rehabilitate it—or even fall for (or become) the supposed villain. That…
The television anime Re:Monster has officially confirmed a second season. Alongside the announcement, a newly released teaser visual has been published. TV Anime “Re:Monster” Season 2 Teaser Visual© 金斬児狐 (Kanehito Kanatari)・アルファポリス / リ・モンスターⅡ製作委員会 (Re:Monster II Production Committee) Series Background (Recap of Season 1)The first season aired in April 2024. Based on the original web/light novel series by Kanehito Kanatari (金斬児狐) published via AlphaPolis, the story follows the protagonist—originally a human who was stabbed by a stalker and reincarnated into the weakest class of monster, a goblin named Goburō (ゴブ朗). Armed with his unique “吸喰能力” (kyūshoku nōryoku)—an “absorb-and-consume growth ability” that…
The feature film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc, which opened nationwide in Japan on September 19, has shattered early expectations. In just six days it drew 1.35 million admissions and pushed its cumulative box office past 2,000,000,000 yen (approx. 2.00 billion yen). Using a reference exchange rate of 1 USD ≈ 148 JPY (indicative late‑September 2025 market level), that six‑day gross equates to roughly 13.51 million USD. (All dollar figures below are approximate conversions for reader convenience.) Key visual for Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc © 2025 MAPPA / Chainsaw Man Project © Tatsuki Fujimoto / Shueisha Opening Footprint and Early MomentumThe…
Does Crunchyroll Have Naruto Shippuden Dubbed In English? Naruto Shippuden is one of the most popular anime series on the internet. If you are a fan of the show, you may be eager to watch the dubbed version of the anime in English. This version of the anime allows you to immerse yourself fully in the story and create a deeper connection with the characters. Does Crunchyroll Have Naruto Shippuden Dubbed? It can be concluded that the answer to this query is in the affirmative. While Crunchyroll offers a selection of anime dubbed into English, not all of them are…
A completely new feature-length film for the TV anime Girls Band Cry has been greenlit. Alongside the announcement, a teaser visual was unveiled. About the teaser visualDesigned to echo the artwork first shown when the anime project was announced, the new teaser captures the series lead, Nina Iseri (井芹仁菜), with a fierce, resolute expression. Further details on the movie—including release window—will be revealed in future updates. Togenashi Togeari’s first nationwide Zepp tour set for early 2026The real-life band tied to the anime, Togenashi Togeari (トゲナシトゲアリ), will embark on its inaugural nationwide tour, “Togenashi Togeari Zepp Tour 2026 ‘Hakudō no Mirai’…