Anime NYC ’24: The past present and future of MACROSS
At Anime NYC '24, Macross creator Shoji Kawamori took us on a winding trip through the history of the series.
Seinen of the times? Glénat drops Japanese-style manga classification in Europe
French publisher Glénat is to move away from traditional Japanese demographic classifications for its manga line. Starting September, work traditionally designated Shonen/Shojo/Seinen/Josei will instead have keyword descriptors of content and an age rating on the back cover
ANIME NYC ’24 INTERVIEW: Looking Inside With Shoji Kawamori
Adam Wescott represents Comics Beat in a special roundtable interview of Shoji Kawamori with selected outlets at AnimeNYC
Glacier Bay Books launches Kickstarter for F reprint and two new indie manga: FLASH...
Glacier Bay Books has launched a new Kickstarter campaign for new licenses from Imai Arata and Andrew White, as well as a reprint of the critically acclaimed F
Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: No country for old men
This week on Beat's Bizarre Adventure, we review the manga series SAKAMOTO DAYS, DOMU: A CHILD'S DREAM, and CLOVER.
The first ever American Manga Awards winners announced
Delicious in Dungeon and two other Viz title were among the winners of the 2024 American Manga Awards
Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: One volume wonders
This week on Beat's Bizarre Adventure, we cover RAVEN SAGA, TOUCH WITHIN THE ABYSS and THE GAY WHO TURNED KAIJU.
Otakon 2024: Exploring the Anime Home Video Museum
To wrap up The Beat's Otakon 2024 coverage, Adam Wscott details the Anime Home Video Museum, a hybrid panel and exhibition detailing the impact of video formats on anime distribution
Otakon 2024: Leviathan made me believe a jellyfish could fly
At Otakon 2024, Qubic Pictures in collaboration with the CG studio Orange previewed their upcoming project, Leviathan.
Manga Review: MY HERO ACADEMIA final chapter redefines heroism
My Hero Academia's final chapter offers a poignant and unconventional conclusion, reflecting on the true meaning of heroism and the moral responsibilities we all share as a society.
One Piece Day ’24: Recaps and Highlights
One Piece Day hosted by Bandai Namco, Shueisha, and Toei Animation, the biggest One Piece event this year has come and gone. Read on for the recap.
Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: Wild wild ice hockey
This week on Beat's Bizarre Adventure, an Olympics-inspired installment featuring DOGSRED, ASADORA and SLAM DUNK.






















