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Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Spinoff Manga Concludes

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Jujutsu Kaisen ≡ (read as Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo) expands the world of Gege Akutami’s groundbreaking dark shonen universe with a fresh, high-concept short manga drawn by Yuji Iwasaki. Launched as a concise three-volume story, Modulo blends sci-fi stakes with the signature supernatural action and moral friction that made the original Jujutsu Kaisen a global phenomenon. Below we break down everything fans need to know about the story, its publication, English availability, and how it ties into the larger Jujutsu Kaisen timeline. What is Jujutsu Kaisen ≡ (Modulo)? Jujutsu Kaisen ≡—commonly called Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo—is a short manga collaboration between original Jujutsu Kaisen creator Gege Akutami and illustrator Yuji Iwasaki (known for Cipher Academy). The story jumps forward several decades from the events of the main series and introduces a striking premise: in 2086, Earth faces an invasion by an alien race called the Simurians, and two jujutsu sorcerers, Yuka and Tsurugi Okkots...
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Re:ZERO Season 4 Episode 10 Review

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Re:ZERO’s latest installment leans into mystery and psychological unease, putting Subaru at the center of a narrative that increasingly questions his trustworthiness and agency. Episode 10 pulls together intriguing story threads—possession, lost memories, and the unusual books that record death—to create an installment that both rewards close viewers and frustrates those who expect straightforward answers. Below I break down the episode’s major beats, what they imply about Subaru’s condition, and where the season might be headed. © 長月達平・Re:Zero Season 4 Production Committee Episode overview: Unease, misinformation, and narrative risk Episode 10 deliberately crafts a sense of unease by placing Subaru in situations where his own ignorance becomes the main obstacle. The show gives the audience far more insight into the context and consequences of his choices than Subaru himself has, leading to a tension where he actively thwarts progress through bad assumptions. Th...
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Manga Up! Global Adds Venus in December and Paranormal Agent Adashino

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New English Releases on Manga UP! Global: Venus in December and Paranormal Agent Adashino Manga UP! Global has expanded its English catalog with two very different but equally compelling titles: Haru Ogawa's Venus in December and Kiri Wazawa's Paranormal Agent Adashino. One is a tender cohabitation BL about two creatives learning to heal one another; the other is a supernatural action series following an agent who contains otherworldly phenomena. Both launches highlight Manga UP! Global's growing commitment to bringing diverse Japanese manga to English-speaking readers. Image courtesy of Manga Up! Global Venus in December — Synopsis and What Makes It Stand Out Venus in December introduces readers to Kei, a 29-year-old illustrator who quits his job to rethink life and career choices. When an editor asks Kei to move in with reclusive novelist Hijiri Saionji—both to keep the writer on schedule and to draw his portrait—Kei finds himself face-to-face with a pric...
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Ramparts of Ice — Ep. 11 Review

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Episode 11 of Ramparts of Ice deepens the series’ examination of adolescent relationships, revenge, and how small cruelties shape who we become. This installment leans heavily into flashback territory, giving us the clearest look yet at what really happened in Koyuki’s middle school years — and why those memories still sting. Between carefully staged confrontations and quiet, guilt-tinged confessionals, the episode plays like a primetime teen drama tangled up in a moody Gothic aesthetic. Plot recap: the middle school fracture The episode opens by rewinding to a critical period in Koyuki’s past. We learn the specifics of her relationship with Atagawa’s older sister and how that toxic dynamic set off a chain of events. Rather than a single explosive fight, the fallout was slow and social: Koyuki and a younger Atagawa formed a transactional friendship. Koyuki gained safety and access to older students; Atagawa enjoyed the prestige of tagging along. But when Atagawa tired of maintaini...
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Hana-Kimi Episode 10 Review

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Episode 10 of Hana-Kimi returns the series to its joyful, toe-tapping comfort zone: a school festival that doubles as an athletic competition, a parade of eccentric rivals, and the kind of small, flirtatious moments that define the show's charm. After last week’s heavier beats, this installment leans into comedy, character interaction, and the series’ long-running exploration of identity and touch. It’s not the most tightly plotted episode, but it’s one of the most enjoyable so far when it comes to pure hangout energy. © Hisaya Nakajo, Hakusensha / “Hana-Kimi” Production Committee School Festival Mashup: Sports, Culture, and Dorm Rivalries Osaka Academy’s three-day festival treats culture and sports as a single, high-stakes event: dorms compete for the year’s privileges, and everyone brings their A-game. This format gives the writers license to pack lots of set pieces—cheer competitions, relays, cross-dressing pageants, and inter-club showdowns—into a short ...
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Kingdom Tops Oricon May 2026 Comics Chart

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Oricon Inc. released its Monthly Comic Ranking for May 2026 on June 4, compiling estimated print sales from retail outlets across Japan for the period May 4–31. The list highlights strong new releases, continued dominance from long-running franchises, and notable shipments that shook the monthly standings. Below we break down the top performers, key trends, and what these rankings mean for manga readers and collectors heading into summer 2026. Image courtesy of Oricon Inc. May 2026 Highlights: What Rose to the Top The #1 spot in May went to Kingdom 79 with an impressive 356,559 copies sold during the month — a clear indicator of the series' continued popularity among seinen and historical-action readers. Not far behind, the third volume of Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo landed at #2 after shipping on May 1 and selling 204,299 copies in May (338,401 cumulative). Meanwhile, The Five Star Stories volume 19 debuted strongly at #3 after shipping on May 9, marking a big month for b...
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Snowball Earth Episode 11 Review

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Snowball Earth’s episode 11 leans into emotional beats more than spectacle, attempting to patch character gaps before the cour finale. This installment trades big set pieces for a character-heavy duel of ideology between Tetsuo and Sagami, revealing backstory and leaning on redemption as a dramatic device. The result is a mixed bag: genuine growth for the protagonist, an attempted softening of the antagonist, and the same CG choices that continue to divide viewers. © Yuhiro Tsujitsugu /Shogakukan/ 'SNOWBALL EARTH' Project Episode 11 — Quick recap Episode 11 slows the action to give Sagami a lengthy flashback that explains his obsession with being a savior. We see the emotional scaffolding underpinning his motives — parental abandonment and a hunger for validation — and how that contrasts and mirrors Tetsuo’s own isolation. The two men finally confront one another, not just physically but verbally, and the episode uses dialog to shift the narrative curren...
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