Anime & Manga
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Comic conventions: a comprehensive guide to most all of the upcoming comic cons
There are comic conventions happening weekly around the world - here's a list of many of them, so you can make plans to be there yourself!
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Save the date: The 2024 dates for Chicago's C2E2 comic convention are here
Comics, wrestling, and celebrities will once again collide at Chicago's C2E2 in 2024
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If you like Avatar: The Last Airbender, we have more for you to be excited about!
There's nothing rough, buddy, about these recs for the Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra fans
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C2E2 2023: What to expect from Popverse this spring in wonderful Chicago
It's time to make our way to Chicago for one of our favorite comic conventions
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WonderCon 2024 dates are announced (and its slightly later next year)
The LA area's big comic convention, WonderCon, is returning in 2024
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Suzume, the latest movie from Makoto Shinkai, will arrive in the US this spring
The movie will be about a teenager who must close portals to disaster, will arrive April 14 2023
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How to watch panels from C2E2 2023 (and other ReedPop shows) from anywhere
Stream the big panels from New York Comic Con, Emerald City Comic Con, C2E2, MCM Comic Con, and more
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Emerald City Comic Con: All the greatest coverage from Popverse at the first big convention of 2023!
Springtime in Seattle, and Popverse is back on the convention circuit with the 20th annual Emerald City Comic Con
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Premium Access Watch the Eric Vale Spotlight panel from ECCC '23
Eric Vale talks about his career voicing your favorite characters at Emerald City Comic Con 2023, and you can watch it here.
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Premium Access Watch the Amalee Spotlight panel from ECCC '23
YouTube star Amalee takes the Pine Stage at Emerald City Comic Con 2023, and you can watch it here.
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Tapas Media to close its Korean division entirely
Parent company Kakao Entertainment will absorb the responsibilities of Tapas Korea, as Tapas Media closes its Korean division
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Premium Access Watch the Spy x Family panel with Megan Shipman and Natalie Van Sistine from ECCC '23
Megan Shipman and Natalie Van Sistine talk about Spy x Family at Emerald City Comic Con 2023, and you can watch it here.
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Demon Slayer: How to watch the hit anime series across the show and the movie releases
You don't need to join the Demon Slayer Corps to learn how and where to watch Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
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Spy × Family's Megan Shipman and Natalie Van Sistine have too much to read, everyone
As revealed at Emerald City Comic Con 2023: Don't mention fantasy romance; it can be a problem
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How the breakup of Ryan Colt Levy's band led him to rethink his identity and find Chainsaw Man
The actor behind Chainsaw Man's Denji shares his voice acting origin story
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Why is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba so popular?
The first Demon Slayer anime movie is the highest-grossing anime movie of all time. Here's why!
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The 2024 Emerald City Comic Con dates have been revealed - Seattle, get ready!
The ECCC 2024 dates have been revealed, and its taking advantage of 2024 being a leap year
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My Hero Academia English voice cast talk season 6 and other anime roles
Did you know these My Hero Academia actors also voiced THESE anime roles?
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One Piece: How to watch the anime pirate franchise in chronological or release order
Get ready to garner some pirate booty with our guide to watching One Piece in multiple ways!
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Netflix picks up the Pluto anime - a stunning adaptation of the Naoki Urasawa modern manga classic
The Pluto anime is coming to Netflix later this year
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Dragon Ball: How to watch the Dragonball franchise in chronological or release order
Get your super GT DBZ fix with our guide to watching Dragon Ball in multiple ways!
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Premium Access Watch the Hit the Stage: K-Pop Dance Contest hosted by K!Junkies live from ECCC '23
K!Junkies host the Hit the Stage: K-Pop Dance Contest at Emerald City Comic Con 2023, and you can watch it live.
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When is Disney's D23 Expo? Looking into the future of Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm's landmark event
After 140k people attended 2022's D23 Expo by Disney, the next question is simple: when can we do it again?
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Watch as VIZ Media, Yen Press, and Kodansha staff talk about the manga industry and your library
Watch as manga industry experts from Yen Press, Viz Media, and Kodansha discuss the value of manga in libraries
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Looking ahead at 2023 with Popverse
Popverse Editor-in-Chief Chris Arrant gives you a preview of what's to come in 2023 at Popverse
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Premium Access Watch the Defending Manga panel from NYCC 2022!
The New York Public Library has gathered Dr. Joe Sanchez, Renee Scott, Erica Friedman, Rieko Ishibashi, and Jillian Rudes to talk about challenges to manga in the 21st century
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Anime gift guide: The best gifts for any Otaku this holiday season
Find a variety of holiday gifts for anime lovers including apparel, figurines, and more
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Hayao Miyazaki's next (and final?) movie gets an official title and a release date
Studio Ghibli's How Do You Live by iconic director Hayao Miyazaki is coming in 2023
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Disney makes anime deal with Kodansha it calls a "game changer"
Disney and Kodansha expand their partnership, will co-produce original shows for Disney+
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TurtleMe on his face reveal, the symbolism of The Beginning After The End, and Gundam
A chat with the author of The Beginning After The End, TurtleMe a.k.a. Tae Ha Lee
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In the name of the queer: Sailor Moon's LGBTQ legacy
30 years on, Sailor Moon continues to be a beacon of hope for LGBTQ fans and creators yearning to affirm their fullest selves
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Give the gift of subscriptions - streaming services, digital comics apps, and mystery boxes galore!
From film and TV to comics and collectibles, here are the best subscription gifts for the holiday season
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Manga creator TurtleMe makes his first public appearance ever at Anime NYC
After six years of writing, manga creator TurtleMe shows his face for the first time, and reveals his origins and the origins of The Beginning After the End
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Attack on Titan's Hajime Isayama brings laughter, revelations (and a few tears) to Anime NYC
In his first American appearance, Hajime Isayama talks Attack on Titan, the influence of the anime version on his writing, and the series’ unexpected connection to Game of Thrones
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Sailor Moon watch guide: How to watch all the Sailor Moon shows and movies in order
Do you want to watch Sailor Moon and don't know where to start? Start here.
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Vans has a Sailor Moon collection, and there's a Luna backpack!
In the name of the moon! Check out Van's newest Sailor Moon collaboration
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The perfect phone case for a pretty Guardian: Sailor Moon x CASETiFY
Moon Prism Power! CASETiFY’s Sailor Moon Line
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Inside the never-before-seen '90s Sailor Moon anime/live-action hybrid show
Here's the Sailor Moon show you've never seen, and its secret history (and connection to the original Saved by the Bell)
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Sailor Moon read order: how to fight evil by moonlight the right way
Sailor Moon's manga reading order, for sailor senshi in training
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Chainsaw Man English dub cast and director discuss the "bloody" good series
“So just go werewolf mode, right?”
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Build your own Gundam model with Bandai at MCM Comic Con... we did!
Become a Gundam model assembling expert at MCM
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My Hero Academia’s Luci Christian talks her favorite VO roles
Full Metal Panic, Princess Tutu, and more are discussed
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One Piece Film: Red explores emotion and relationships with chart topping music
The 15th One Piece movie installment tells a story full of twists while exploring characters new and old
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One Piece Film: Red director Goro Taniguchi discusses "new" and "fresh" approach to latest film
Goro Taniguchi talks returning to direct One Piece, 24 years later
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How to make the most of your holidays, via mixing fandom and advent calendars
Celebrate the 24-day countdown to Christmas with these 12 geeky advent calendars
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Asian and Pacific American cultures, creators, and fans take center stage at New York Comic Con 2022
Asian and Pacific American representation at New York Comic Con 2022
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Godzilla is coming back with a new movie from Lupin III: The First director
Toho has announced a new movie to be directed by Takashi Yamasaki and released November 3 2023
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Premium Access Watch the Yen Press industry panel from NYCC on Popverse
Yen Press has been bringing the best in Korean manga entertainment to the US; hear them talk about the process at the Javits Center.
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WEBTOON to end Creator Rewards Program in February 2023
The decision pushes webcomics creators on the platform towards ad revenue and tips as the primary ways to make money
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Premium Access Watch Webtoon’s Publishing Roundtable on Popverse
Host Deb Aoki leads a discussion about the future of Korean comics online, joined by representatives of Yen Press / IZE Press, Webtoon and Tapas Media.
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Premium Access Watch MCM's Spy x Family panel with Megan Shipman and Natalie Van Sistine live!
Spy x Family voice talent Megan Shipman and Natalie Van Sistine take the stage at MCM London Comic Con; don’t miss their panel!
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Fans at NYCC reacted enthusiastically to the premiere of Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War
It's been ten years since Bleach finished. Now it's back with a sequel!
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London MCM Comic Con's summer 2023 dates confirmed - and it's a bank holiday weekend!
UKers, there's a comic con returning this summer
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Highlight Video Re-live the best of New York Comic Con 2022 with NYCC Insider from Popverse
See the best from the NYCC 2022 show floor, the biggest stages, and backstage with Popverse's NYCC Insider 2022
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In the city that doesn't sleep (or mask): A travelog of New York Comic Con
An account of a week at New York Comic Con 2022
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Pokémon and One Piece-designed Fashion Debuts at NYCC
NYCC saw the debut of a line of customizable shirts designed by Pokémon and One Piece creators.
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How My Hero Academia, Haikyu!!, and other anime get to the heart of school life
Popverse's Veronica Valencia schools us on the human and relatable elements behind school anime
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One Piece Film RED is a celebration of "the greatest story ever told"
The Straw Hat Crew assembles at New York Comic Con.
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“Only Observe”: Remembering the life and lessons of Kim Jung Gi
Recently deceased South Korean artist Kim Jung Gi's lessons for young artists.
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Romance, sports, cats, and elves: The best and worst manga panel at NYCC'22
The manga experts of New York Comic Con talk the best and worst of 2022
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Manga giant VIZ Media reveals Summer 2023 print releases at New York Comic Con 2022
The famed manga publisher delights fans with a preview of what's to come
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NYCC: Are New York's Trash Taste podcast fans as feral as Florida's?
A second (calmer) visit to a Trash Taste podcast panel
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Premium Access Livestream Crunchyroll’s Chainsaw Man NYCC premiere, featuring guest Mike McFarland
Can’t make it to the Javits Center but don’t want to miss Chainsaw Man’s Mike McFarland? Popverse has you covered!
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Premium Access Crunchyroll hosts industry panel at NYCC; Watch it here, anime fans!
Join your hosts Tim Lyu and Lauren Moore as they take over Room 405 at the Javits Center.
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Full Panel Video Watch Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba panel with Zach Aguilar and more from NYCC '22
Aniplex of America presents the English voice of Tanjiro Kamado himself, Zach Aguilar, plus more surprises for the Demon Slayer Corps members.
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Exclusive New York Comic Con 2023 will take place October 12-15
Mark your calendars, NYCC 2023 dates are here.
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Premium Access The Trash Taste boys take over NYCC '22 with Main Stage panel
Watch the Thursday lunch with Trash Taste panel from New York Comic Con 2022 with CDawgVA, Gigguk and The Anime Man like you were there - from anywhere in the world!
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Disney signs on to air Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime series
The final chapter in the beloved anime series is about to begin this month
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Premium Access Watch the My Hero Academia cast pitch their own anime
My Hero Academia's Aaron J. Roberts, Kristen McGuire, Clifford Chapin, and Kyle Phillips play Channel A
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Cardcaptor Sakura: How to watch all the shows and movies in order
In the world there are a lot of fascinating things... including Cardcaptor Sakura, the CLAMP manga turned MADHOUSE anime franchise
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Genshin Impact will be getting an anime adaptation; watch the concept trailer here
The popular anime-inspired game will be getting its own anime treatment
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Marvel, DC, VIZ, HBO Max, Star Trek, The Walking Dead, more lead New York Comic Con 2022 big panels
Outlander, DC, Star Trek, Marvel, and more (including Weird Al) are coming to NYCC 2022
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Fire style! A Naruto-themed hip hop album featuring English cast members has now dropped!
Fire Style! features 13 songs inspired by Naruto
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September 2022 - This month in comic history, from 100 years ago to now
In Septembers past, remember Stan Lee retires from active Marvel Comics writing duties, Zero Day at DC, and more - including the debut of The Wizard in the UK
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From One Piece pirate ships to Gene Ha: empowering the next generation of comic creators
Inside the Asian and Pacific American cultural component of Chicago's C2E2