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'Ashita no Joe' Creator Tetsuya Chiba Dies at 87 After Final Manga Was Suspended Over Health Concerns

Tetsuya Chiba, co-creator of iconic boxing manga Ashita no Joe, has died in Tokyo aged 87, weeks after his autobiographical series was paused over health concerns. His seven-decade career helped shape Japanese sports manga and inspired new artists.

International Business Times UK · 23h ago

How Did Keigo Higashino Die? Cause of Death Confirmed for Beloved Japanese Mystery Author

Japanese mystery author Keigo Higashino, known for 'The Devotion of Suspect X', has died at 68. His works, celebrated for their emotional depth and intricate plots, remain influential worldwide.

International Business Times UK · Jul 27

A Manga Related to Jeffrey Epstein Sparks Dark Anime 'Homesick Tarou' — Is It Theory or Reality?

A manga linked to Jeffrey Epstein claims sparks debate online over the 'Homesick Tarou' storyline and whether it reflects reality or fiction.

International Business Times UK · Jun 5

Eternals director Chloe Zhao could be manga's answer to James Gunn as she launches new studio dedicated to "premium" live-action adaptations with the publisher behind Attack on Titan

Kodansha Studios will connect filmmakers with Japanese manga talent

Total Film · Nov 4, 2025

Stop Trying To Make a Live-Action 'Akira' Happen, No One Wants It

Warner Bros has held the rights to a potential live-action 'Akira' film for decades, but they've just expired and gone back to Japanese comics publisher Kodansha. Good.

RideApart · Jul 1, 2025

Vinland Saga season 3: release date speculation, story, and everything we know so far

Vinland Saga season 3 will likely head east for a brand-new expedition

Total Film · Jan 16, 2025

The top 10 manga of 2024

10 of our favorite manga from the past year

GamesRadar · Dec 18, 2024

Blue Lock season 2 release schedule: When is episode 13 on Crunchyroll?

Everything you need to know about Blue Lock season 2's thirteenth episode as part of the Japan U-20 arc

Total Film · Oct 2, 2024

Blue Lock season 2 release date, trailer, cast, and everything else we know about the Japan U-20 arc

Blue Lock season 2 returns this October

Total Film · Aug 21, 2024

First trailer for highly anticipated Witch Hat Atelier anime adaptation reveals 2025 release

We finally know when the Witch Hat Atelier anime will premiere

Total Film · Jul 5, 2024