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Manga Mavericks Books Licenses ROYD, ONI KING, and Town Walking with Ghost Dog at Otakon 2026
Manga Mavericks Books has expanded its publishing slate with three new English-language manga licenses announced during its Otakon 2026 panel. The North American publisher revealed that it has acquired ROYD and ONI KING, two standalone action-fantasy one-shots by indie manga creator ZENZO, alongside Town Walking with Ghost Dog, a slice-of-life travelogue manga by Tokyo-based artist Ippan Nakamura. The announcement highlights the company’s continued focus on bringing unique independent Japanese manga to English readers. Both ROYD and ONI KING are scheduled…
Nintendo Fans Believe The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Will Launch on November 11 Ahead of GTA 6 After Amiibo Reveal
Nintendo has yet to announce an official release date for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2, but fans believe the long-rumored title could arrive on November 11, 2026. The latest speculation follows Nintendo’s confirmation that two new amiibo figures will launch on that date, prompting players to revisit a pattern in the company’s release strategy. The theory has gained traction across the Nintendo community because several Switch 2 games released earlier this year were accompanied…
“Bonkers” – Pocketpair’s Head of Publishing Says Palworld Is Still Hitting 500,000 Concurrent Steam Players Midweek Despite “Dead Game” Claims
Despite recurring claims that Palworld has become a “dead game,” Pocketpair’s head of publishing and communications, John “Bucky” Buckley, says the survival hit is still drawing around 500,000 concurrent players on Steam during the middle of the week, weeks after its full 1.0 release. His comments came in response to social media users focusing on the game’s lower player count compared to its record-breaking early access launch. Pocketpair responds to “dead game” criticism Buckley acknowledged that Palworld no longer matches…
Dolly Ave Announces Better Side, a Death Note-Inspired Alt-Rock Single Releasing August 7
Dolly Ave is set to expand the growing connection between anime and music with the release of her new single, Better Side, on August 7. The genre-blending artist revealed that the explosive alt-rock track draws direct inspiration from the acclaimed anime series Death Note, using its themes of justice, morality, and good versus evil to reflect on the challenges facing today’s world. The single will be followed by an official music video in September, giving fans another visual interpretation of…
Independent Manga Alliance Launches to Help Indie Manga Creators Reach a Global Audience
The independent manga industry has gained a new support network with the launch of the Independent Manga Alliance (IMA), a new organization created to help independent manga creators and smaller publishers expand their reach worldwide. The announcement was made during Comic-Con International 2026 in San Diego, where the Alliance introduced its mission to provide critical resources that can help creators overcome some of the industry’s biggest challenges. The IMA aims to strengthen the independent manga ecosystem by offering support in…
Black Clover Volume 38 Hints the Zogratis Siblings May Still Be Alive, Sparking Sequel Speculation
The release of Black Clover Volume 38 is giving fans more than just the manga’s final collected chapters. Alongside the final volume, creator Yuki Tabata has included additional material that is already fueling speculation about the franchise’s future. One of the biggest talking points comes from an illustration that appears to show the Zogratis siblings alive following the climactic battle against Lucius Zogratis. While the bonus content does not explicitly confirm a sequel, the appearance of Vanica, Zenon, and Dante…