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Exciting news for shōjo manga fans: Kodansha's Nakayoshi magazine has announced a brand-new sequel to the beloved Kitchen Princess manga. Titled Kitchen Princess: One More Plate , the follow-up will appear in the next issue dated April 3, bringing back the warm blend of food, friendship, and heartfelt storytelling that made the original series a favorite. Below we break down what we know, revisit the series' history, outline where English readers can find the manga, and look at creator highlights and legacy. Image via kodansha.us © 2024 KODANSHA USA PUBLISHING. What the announcement tells us Kodansha's April issue of Nakayoshi revealed that writer Miyuki Kobayashi and artist Natsumi Ando are returning to the Kitchen Princess universe with a new sequel titled Kitchen Princess: One More Plate . The sequel is slated to begin in the magazine issue dated April 3. While details such as the length of the run, story focus, and serialization cadence have not been r...

Exciting Developments for The Ghost in the Shell Anime Series The beloved franchise, The Ghost in the Shell (Kōkaku Kidōtai THE GHOST IN THE SHELL), is set to return with a new television anime series produced by Science SARU. This upcoming series promises to retain the essence of Masamune Shirow's original manga while delivering modern animation and storytelling techniques. In this article, we will delve into the details surrounding the series, including its premiere date, staff, and what fans can expect. What We Know So Far The anime adaptation has generated significant buzz since its announcement in May 2024. With a premiere set for July 2026, anticipation is already building among enthusiasts of the franchise. The series will debut on "Ka-Anival!!," a new anime programming block on Kansai TV and Fuji TV, airing every Tuesday night at 11:00 p.m. Key Visual and Character Design One of the revelations from the staff is the character design, led by chief animation...

The latest issue of Monthly Comic Zenon revealed an exciting new manga pairing: writer Gorogoromikan and artist Mitsuki Sakumoto will launch Shi ni Modori no Hōseki Hime wa Nidome no Jinsei wo Ōka suru (The Jewel Princess Who Returned from the Dead Celebrates Her Second Life) on the Comic Zenon website on March 20. Fans of fantasy, resurrection narratives, and stylish shojo/seinen hybrid art will want to mark their calendars — this series brings together a web novelist with a track record of captivating premises and an artist fresh from a recent serialized work on Comic Zenon. © Yukiya Kamikawa, Gorogoromikan, COMPASS Inc. What the announcement tells us The new title's long, evocative name immediately signals core themes: death, return, and a second life centered on a “jewel princess.” The serialization will begin on Coamix’s Comic Zenon website on March 20, offering a digital-first reading experience for Japanese readers, with international interest likely ...

Kazurou Inoue, the manga creator known for sharp comedy and energetic character designs, is returning with a brand-new series: Uchū Banchō Jagasaki (Space Leader Jagasaki). Revealed via Nihonbungeisha's Comic Heaven magazine, this bishōjo gun-action manga is set to debut in the magazine's milestone 100th issue on February 28. Fans of Inoue's blend of humor, action, and distinctive heroine-led stories have plenty to look forward to as details begin to surface. Image via Comic Heaven magazine's X/Twitter account ©Nihonbungeisha What we know so far about Uchū Banchō Jagasaki The announcement from Comic Heaven gives fans a first look at Inoue's new project: a bishōjo gun-action series titled Uchū Banchō Jagasaki. The title hints at a sci-fi or space-oriented setting ("Uchū" meaning space) combined with “banchō” — a term often associated with gang leaders or tough protagonists — suggesting a mash-up of space opera and delinquent-leader tropes. The ...

Yui Sakuma, the manga artist known for imaginative adaptations and a knack for atmospheric storytelling, is returning with a brand-new series titled Watashi-tachi ga Mita Mono wa (What We Saw). Announced in the April issue of Be Love, the new work is billed as a "countryside horror" set in 2010 and promises a color opening page when it debuts in the magazine's next issue on April 1. For fans of slow-burning, uncanny mystery and emotional resonance, Sakuma's latest looks poised to deliver both dread and human drama. Image via Be Love's website © Kodansha What to expect from Watashi-tachi ga Mita Mono wa Be Love describes Sakuma's new manga as a rural horror tale unfolding in a small town of an unspecified N-prefecture. Set in 2010, the story centers on a string of strange incidents that residents interpret as either a curse or mere misfortune. The combination of recent-past setting and localized folklore hints at a narrative that will explore ...

The eighth episode of Chained Soldier Season 2 finally starts to give the season some much-needed momentum. After several episodes that felt like a string of disconnected side-quests and fanservice detours, this installment reintroduces real stakes with a fresh antagonist, tighter team focus, and a handful of effective action beats. It doesn’t abandon the series’ signature ecchi tone, but it does begin to balance the titillation with plot-forward development—just enough to make the season feel less aimless. © Takahiro,Yohei Takemura /SHUEISHA, Chained Soldier Production Consortium Season pacing and narrative direction One of the most consistent criticisms of Chained Soldier’s second season has been its scattershot pacing. Season one benefited from a clear through-line—Yuuki’s search for his sister—which guided the narrative and lent purpose to many of the battles and set pieces. Season two initially traded that clarity for a looser string of vignettes: errands, erotic gags,...