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."...
English izneo Says Its Time to Go
Back in 2020, I checked out izneo, a comics platform started by French and Belgian publishers. Because of its origin, it's no surprise European comics are a major focus, but manga...
Shonen Jump Finally Jumps Up Its Price
While anime streaming is mostly limited to a few sites, now, there are plenty of different manga reading platforms. Some, like Renta!, require payment to read more than a brief sample....
2022 in Review: Part 2
This is Part II of the 2022 year-in-review. Let's finish up 2022 and look forward to 2023!
Seven Seas Workers Make Waves
Negotiations started in October, and a contract has not been reached...
2022 in Review: Part 1
2022 is almost over. And while it has been a less stressful year overall than the last couple, as the world adjusts to its new normal, shakeups are still happening. Mergers,...
A Brief Stroll Through V-Scroll Comics
A ways back, I tried out a variety of manga apps to see which one was the best. I had (and still mostly use) Kindle, but I was particularly impressed with...
Penguin Random House is Forced to Wave the White Flag
It wasn't that long ago I provided an update on the Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster situation, but now there's been a new development.
The Would-Be Merger
To recap, Penguin...
The Hunt for Anime Black Friday Deals: 2022 Edition
Happy early Thanksgiving!
This year, many major retailers decided to really drag out Black Friday -- some having preview days as early as October -- and/or they've forgone traditional flyers. So you...
Spotlight on Best Buy: 2022 Edition
Best Buy's big yellow price tag logo may be easily spotted from a distance, but changes it made in 2022 were hardly as noticeable. So it's time to update my overview...