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Jun 21, 2026 • 6 min read

Akane-banashi Anime Brings the Art of Rakugo to a Global Stage in 2026

Studio ZEXCS's Akane-banashi anime, based on the hit Shonen Jump rakugo manga, premiered in April 2026 and is now streaming worldwide. Here's the story, staff, and where to watch.

Jun 21, 2026 • 7 min read

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 'The Calamity' Arrives July 2026

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 'The Calamity' premieres July 2026 — the grand finale. Release date, early screenings, and which manga chapters it adapts.

Jun 21, 2026 • 7 min read

Hunter x Hunter Volume 39 Confirmed: Togashi's Manga Returns After 22 Months

Hunter x Hunter Volume 39 hits shelves July 3, 2026, ending a 22-month wait. Here's the release date, what chapters it collects, and where the manga goes next.

Jun 21, 2026 • 7 min read

MAPPA's 15th Anniversary Showcase: JJK Season 4, Chainsaw Man and a Netflix Wave

MAPPA's 15th anniversary event dropped a Jujutsu Kaisen Season 4 trailer, a Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc teaser, Ranma 1/2 Season 3, and new Netflix anime. Full recap.

Jun 21, 2026 • 6 min read

Sunrise x Shaft: Gundam and Madoka Studios Tease First-Ever Joint Anime

Sunrise (Gundam) and Shaft (Madoka Magica) announced their first-ever collaboration, with an original anime project set to be revealed June 23–24, 2026. Here's what we know.

Jun 16, 2026 • 8 min read

Best Black Clover Characters: Main Cast Ranked (2026)

The best Black Clover characters, ranked and explained — from Asta and Yuno to Yami, Noelle and the Wizard King. A complete guide to the main cast and their magic.

Jun 16, 2026 • 8 min read

Best Bleach Characters: The Main Cast Ranked (2026)

The best Bleach characters explained — Ichigo, Rukia, Byakuya, Uryu, Aizen and more. A complete guide to the main cast of Tite Kubo's classic manga, their powers and roles.

Jun 16, 2026 • 7 min read

Blue Lock Arcs in Order: The Complete List (2026)

Every Blue Lock arc in order, from the First Selection to the World Stage. A complete, up-to-date guide to all Blue Lock story arcs with quick summaries.

Jun 16, 2026 • 9 min read

Spy x Family Arcs in Order: The Complete List (2026)

Every Spy x Family arc in order, from the Introduction Arc to the latest chapters. A complete, up-to-date list of all Spy x Family story arcs with quick summaries.

Jun 16, 2026 • 4 min read

What Is a Mangaka? Meaning, Roles and a First Practice

Learn what a mangaka does, how writers and artists can share the work, and how to turn a short idea into your first comic.

Jun 9, 2026 • 11 min read

Attack on Titan Box Set Guide 2026: Which to Buy & Order

The complete Attack on Titan manga box set guide for 2026. Every official box set compared, which to buy first, and how to collect the full 34-volume saga.

Should You Read the Attack on Titan Manga After the Anime? (2026)

Finished the Attack on Titan anime? Here's whether the manga is worth reading, how the manga ending differs, and where to start and buy it.

Jun 9, 2026 • 8 min read

Jun 9, 2026 • 10 min read

Berserk Deluxe Edition Guide 2026: Reading Order & Which to Buy

The complete Berserk Deluxe Edition guide for 2026. What the deluxe hardcovers include, how they compare to standard volumes, and where to start collecting.

Jun 9, 2026 • 13 min read

Top 15 Best Action Manga of All Time (2026)

The best action manga ever made, ranked. Explosive battles, legendary fights, and adrenaline-fueled epics — plus the box sets worth collecting.

Jun 9, 2026 • 14 min read

Top 15 Best Dark Fantasy Manga of All Time (2026)

The best dark fantasy manga ever made, ranked. Brutal worlds, morally grey heroes, and demonic horror — plus where to buy the definitive editions.

Jun 9, 2026 • 13 min read

Top 18 Best Fantasy Manga of All Time

The best fantasy manga ever made, from dark epics to isekai adventures. Magic systems, world-building, and unforgettable journeys ranked.

Jun 9, 2026 • 15 min read

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The 16 Best Mangaka of All Time, Ranked (2026)

The best mangaka of all time, ranked. The greatest manga artists and authors in history — from Osamu Tezuka to Eiichiro Oda — and their masterpieces.

Jun 9, 2026 • 12 min read

Top 14 Best Mystery Manga of All Time (2026)

The best mystery manga ever made, ranked. Gripping detective stories, psychological thrillers, and mind-bending whodunits — plus the editions worth owning.

Jun 9, 2026 • 14 min read

Top 16 Best Shonen Manga of All Time (2026)

The best shonen manga ever made, ranked. Legendary battle epics, underdog heroes, and the series that defined the genre — plus the box sets worth owning.

Jun 9, 2026 • 11 min read

Bleach Box Set Guide 2026: Which to Buy & Reading Order

The complete Bleach manga box set guide for 2026. All three official box sets compared, which to buy first, and how to collect the full 74-volume saga for less.

Chainsaw Man Box Set Guide 2026: What's Inside & Where to Buy

The complete Chainsaw Man box set guide for 2026. What the official Part 1 box set includes, how it compares to single volumes, and where to buy.

Jun 9, 2026 • 9 min read

Jun 9, 2026 • 10 min read

Demon Slayer Box Set Guide 2026: Complete Collection Review

The complete Demon Slayer box set guide for 2026. What's inside the official complete collection, how it compares to single volumes, and where to buy.

Jun 9, 2026 • 11 min read

Dragon Ball Box Set Guide 2026: Which to Buy & Reading Order

The complete Dragon Ball manga box set guide for 2026. The Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z box sets compared, which to buy first, and how to collect the full 42-volume saga.