Kodansha Announces Launch of Official Manga Distribution Service K MANGA
Kodansha has announced they will launch its own manga distribution service, K MANGA, exclusively for US readers starting May 10. K MANGA will have approximately 400 titles to kick off the...
Crunchy-Rock-n-Roll
Music is an important part of every culture. Even though its purpose may have changed and evolved and various styles have risen and fallen in popularity, music is one of those...
futekiya Permanently Lands on Manga Planet
Back in 2012, a Japanese media company called FANTASISTA teamed up with printer/manufacturer Dai Nippon Printing to create Manga Planet. While originally limited to a Facebook page, Manga Planet grew to...
The State of the Stream 3
It's been a while, so let's see what all the streaming services have been up to lately.
Warner Bros. Discovery Alters Its Streaming Strategy
When media companies WarnerMedia and Discovery merged in April...
Let’s Talk About Amazon
Chances are you've heard a lot of talk recently about a predicted upcoming recession.
There have also been a lot of headlines recently about companies laying off employees, like Disney, but most...
Kamen Rider Kuuga’s Translation Rides into Controversy
Each year, new series appear on your TV set or streaming service. And at one time or another, you've likely clamored for news about whether your new fave is going to...
ComiXology’s Future is in Doubt
Amazon is known for its online store, where they carry just about everything from a to z (as seen in its logo). Being the #1 shopping destination has allowed the company...
My Best Buy Rings in 2023 With Big Changes
As I mentioned in my 2022 reflection, my article about Best Buy eliminating the Elite tiers has and is still receiving a lot of attention. The My Best Buy program, which...
Warner Bros. Discovery, HBO Max, and the Need for Cash
Whether you believe the Great Streaming Wars are over or not, I think most would agree that video streaming platforms are entering a new phase. And this latest phase has been...
Kodansha Simulpubs Go MIA…For Now
I've covered quite a few manga reading platforms here, and the vast majority of the non-Japanese publisher affiliated ones included some sort of line like, "Kodansha Comics titles are available here."...