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Square Enix Manga & Books @square-enix-books.com · 1d

Wash It All Away, vol. 4 is on sale now! 🫧

While Wakana deepens relationships with the locals, she uncovers tidbits about the previous owner of her cleaning service. Her insight may also uncover the landlady's health condition...

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木下いたる Itaru Kinoshita @kurinosukeboy.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you to all of the wonderful fans in the world for loving Dinosaur Sanctuary.

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Jennifer Sherman @jaasherman.bsky.social · 2d

My team at Square Enix Manga & Books is hiring for a junior editorial position! If you have questions, feel free to ask~

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Assistant Editor, Manga (Open to Remote)

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Behind The Manga @behindthemanga.com · 2d

Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed it!

We're working on part 2 as we speak!

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Behind The Manga @behindthemanga.com · 3d

@mangamavericks.bsky.social revealed two new manga titles at their NYCC panel!

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#manga #manganews

Manga Mavericks Books Reveals Two New Manga Licenses at New York Comic Con

Manga Mavericks Books announced two brand new manga titles that's be added to their physical and digital catalog during their panel at this year's New York Comic Manga Mavericks Books Reveals Two New ...

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Behind The Manga @behindthemanga.com · 3d

At their NYCC panel, @kodamatales.bsky.social revealed Sun-Ken Rock and other titles scheduled for an early 2026 English Release!

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#manga #manganews

Kodama Reveals Sun-Ken Rock and Other Titles For Early 2026 Release

During their panel at New York Comic Con 2025, English manga publisher Kodama Tales revealed they had licensed 3 new titles with an early 2026 release date. Included within the announced titles is…

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Behind The Manga @behindthemanga.com · 3d

🚨 New Episode🚨

Behind the Manga was able to speak with Pierre Dubost, co-founder of the English Manga Publisher, @kodamatales.bsky.social!

Pierre talks about Kodama's origins, handling the restoration on Baki, and more!

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Behind Kodama Tales Co-founder Pierre Dubost Part 1

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Behind The Manga @behindthemanga.com · 3d

At their panel today, @yenpress.com & @izepress.com revealed their new print titles for an April & May 2026 release!

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#manganews #manhwa

Yen Press & Ize Press Reveals New Print Titles for April & May 2026 Release

At this year's New York Comic Con, Yen Press and Ize Press revealed a new slate of titles that are scheduled to release between April and May 2026. In addition, they also revealed a brand new board…

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Ben Applegate @benapplegate.com · 4d

Important note: The English version we just announced will be a *casewrap hardcover*, not a jacketed paperback like the Japanese.

blauereiter @halcyonrealms.bsky.social · May 16

A flip-through preview of Shirow Masamune’s new art book, his biggest one yet. Large format softcover, 304 pages. I’ll review it soon. Purchase links below -

士郎正宗の世界展公式原画集 SHIROW MASAMUNE ARTWORKS IN THE SHELL -
AMZ JAPAN - amzn.to/3E0jaCU
CDJAPAN - shorturl.at/3XdFg

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Behind The Manga @behindthemanga.com · 3d

During their panel at NYCC today, @jnovelclub.bsky.social revealed over a dozen new Titles including 2 audiobooks and print releases!

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#manganews #lightnovels

J-Novel Club Reveals Over a Dozen New Titles at New York Comic Con 2025

During their panel at New York Comic Con, J-Novel Club announced that 11 light novels and 2 manga series join their digital catalog, while 3 series from their JNC Original Light Novel Contest (held…

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J-Novel Club @jnovelclub.bsky.social · 3d

Let's start off with a brand-new J-Novel Heart title! After a lifetime of faithful service, Saint Evelyn finds herself exiled by her ex-fiancé, the crown prince. Flat broke and with no skills besides healing, Evelyn must navigate the world on her own...and maybe even find love along the way!

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Behind The Manga @behindthemanga.com · 4d

During their NYCC panel today, @kodansha.us revealed their new Print titles for a Fall 2026 Release!

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#manga #manganews

Kodansha USA Reveals New Print Titles for Fall 2026 Release

During their New York Comic Con panel, Kodansha USA revealed the new ]titles licensed for a Fall 2026 print release.

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Behind The Manga @behindthemanga.com · 5d

@yenpress.com Partners Up with Tapas to Add Iconic Yen On (Yen Press's light novel imprint) Titles onto Tapas Platform!

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#lightnovel #tapas

Yen Press Partners Up with Tapas to Add Iconic Yen On Titles onto Tapas Platform

Yen Press and Tapas Entertainment announced a new partnership to provide readers with a modern web novel reading experience for some of the most iconic light novel series. Starting October 2025, the…

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Behind The Manga @behindthemanga.com · 5d

Mobile Suit Gundam Franchise celebrated its milestones at their New York Comic Con 2025 panel, including highlighting Iron Blooded Orphans' 10th Anniversary and a trailer for the upcoming Gundam Hathaway movie, The Sorcery of Nymph Circe!

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#NYCC #gundam #anime

Gundam Franchise Celebrates Milestones at New York Comic Con

Yesterday, Mobile Suit Gundam fans attended the franchise's New York Comic Con panel for a celebration of its past, present, and future. Presented by Bandai Namco Filmworks Inc, and hosted by Jacki…

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Behind The Manga @behindthemanga.com · 6d

@sevenseasentertainment.com had their Wonderful Wednesday License Announcement's where 8 new titles were revealed!

If you missed it, we have a recap on what was announced below!

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#manga #manganews

Seven Seas Wonderful Wednesday License Announcement Recap (October 8th)

English Publisher Seven Seas returns this week with their Wonderful Wednesday License Announcement Event on X (Formally Twitter) and Blue Sky to unveil eight brand new English licenses. This time…

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Behind The Manga @behindthemanga.com · 7d

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Behind The Manga @behindthemanga.com · 8d

Join Arus as he tries to save the world from the demons like his ancestor in this manga entry to one of the biggest videogame franchises!

Check out our review of Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick Volume 1 by @square-enix-books.com!

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Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick Volume 1 Review

Review: Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick volume 1 is a treat for Dragon Quest and epic fantasy fans alike. Join Arus as he tries to save the world from the demons!

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Behind The Manga @behindthemanga.com · 9d

If you haven't already, make sure to check out our interview with the author of Bounce Back, Misako Rocks via the post below!! 😊

Behind The Manga @behindthemanga.com · 17d

🚨New Episode🚨

We were able to speak with Misako Rocks, author of the kid friendly manga series, Bounce Back!

We discuss Misako's inspirations and influences, challenges as a self-taught artist, how she got Bounce Back published, and more!

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Behind Author Misako Rocks!

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Behind The Manga @behindthemanga.com · 13d

Today, @sevenseasentertainment.com held their Wonderful Wednesday License Announcement event.

For a recap on what was announced, check out the article below!

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#manga #manganews

Seven Seas Wonderful Wednesday License Announcement Recap (October 1st)

English Publisher Seven Seas returns this week with their Wonderful Wednesday License Announcement Event on X (Formally Twitter) and Blue Sky to unveil six brand new English licenses. This time…

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MangaAlerts @mangaalerts.com · 13d

Online manga platform Manga Planet announced today they are shutting down their website in Match 2026 due to recent restrictions from payment processors and the changing online landscape

They announced their focus will now shift to physical print releases

#Manga #MangaNews

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はっとりみつる@きにしてアニメ2026年予定 @hattorim26.bsky.social · 14d

先月には海外の漫画情報サイト『Behind The Manga』さんからもインタビューを受けております。
よろしければこちらもご覧になってみてください。
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Behind The Manga @behindthemanga.com · 26d

Behind the Manga's @MangaAlerts.com was able to interview Mitsuru Hattori ( @hattorim26.bsky.social ), creator of the manga Wash It All Away!

Thank you very much to @wsstalkback.bsky.social , Hattori-sensei, and SQUARE ENIX for this opportunity!

Please read our interview below!
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Interviewing Wash It All Away Author Mitsuru Hattori

Behind The Manga was able to connect with manga artist Mitsuru Hattori via an email interview to talk about their creative process on “Wash It All Away”! For this interview, we’ve included the…

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 15d

Not enough in this hamper for you? Be sure to check out
@behindthemanga.com for more! Big shout out to both outlets for the opportunity to work on this!

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Interviewing Wash It All Away Author Mitsuru Hattori

Behind The Manga was able to connect with manga artist Mitsuru Hattori via an email interview to talk about their creative process on “Wash It All Away”! For this interview, we’ve included the English...

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Square Enix Manga & Books @square-enix-books.com · 15d

September was a mega month for new manga releases! Which one made it to the top of your TBR pile? 🤔📚

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Behind The Manga @behindthemanga.com · 17d

🚨New Episode🚨

We were able to speak with Misako Rocks, author of the kid friendly manga series, Bounce Back!

We discuss Misako's inspirations and influences, challenges as a self-taught artist, how she got Bounce Back published, and more!

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Behind Author Misako Rocks!

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Behind The Manga @behindthemanga.com · 18d

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