Edward "Edo" Hong

Just your average girl with a passion for bugs ☺️ (via Daemons of the Shadow Realm)

COVER ALERT! 🚨 Akira’s efforts to be a better girlfriend are being noticed…by both Daichi and a secret admirer who goes to his school! Boyish Girlfriend, vol. 2 goes on sale in December! Preorder Now: sqex.link/hk7x

An exploited workaholic finds his true calling after he accidentally livestreams his real-life monster-slaying adventures to a hundred million viewers! Preorder Overpowered and Underpaid, vol. 1 now, arriving April 2027! sqex.link/s8d3

My Dress Up Darling XOXO gives us a chance to see characters in comedic shorts. www.siliconera.com/the-my-dress...

Hey! Did you know today (Oct. 23rd) is Narumi's birthday?! 🍰 To celebrate Narumi’s birthday, Otakura asks her out on a date! Little does the pair know that Himeno and the Murata sisters plan to tail them... Treat yourself - Preorder Otaku x Gal, vol. 5: sqex.link/6wqt

In a bold ploy for Otakura’s affection, straitlaced Yukimitsu dolls herself up according to the otaku’s exact tastes! How will Narumi respond to this new romantic rival? 💅 Check out a free preview of Otaku x Gal, vol. 4 here. On sale Nov. 24th! sqex.link/exht

It’s #ReptileAwarenessDay, so we thought we’d make sure you’re aware of two very important reptiles – the Dragon and the Chameleon – with a glowing review from the Washington Independent Review of Books! 🦎 sqex.link/7jf8

The top brass at Shonen Wonder are assembling some of the greatest manga artists alive for an unprecedented all-star issue! Who will make the cut?! ✒️ Check out a free preview of Dragon and Chameleon, vol. 7 here! sqex.link/j3e1

My Dress-Up Darling XOXO!: It's always fun to see characters you love in a different art style. It's super cute and silly, even though a few chapters make Gojo seem like a complete dumbass, lol. Really fun if you like this series, and there are lots of cute Marins.

Read to learn Mokochan's thoughts on generative AI, where his love of zombies came from, and--most importantly--what kind of dogs he likes

Come enjoy Shinichi Fukuda’s lovable characters in Choboraunyopomi’s adorable style! Suit up for one last ride with My Dress-Up Darling XOXO! Translated by Taylor Engel, lettered by @brandonbovia.bsky.social, and edited by me! 😉

COVER ALERT! 🚨 Kuro and Fuyu must reach the imperial capital in seven days, or face dire consequences! Can they first make it through a forest full of foes? Betrothed to a Fox Demon, vol. 2 goes on sale in December! sqex.link/t3zg

Otaku x Gal Volume 3 Review Otakura is becoming quite popular with his classmates, which leaves Narumi feeling jealous, despite how much time they've been spending together. Will she finally figure out that she has feelings for him?... http://animeuknews.net/2026/10/otaku-x-gal-volume-3-review/

Mild-mannered Hikaru is forced to protect the Kagemori manor in his father’s stead! Can he fend off an enemy as fearsome as Misasagi? Preorder Daemons of the Shadow Realm, vol. 12 now, arriving January 2027! sqex.link/ke3n

What does everyone else do with their Saturday mornings these days? We heard the divine guardians Right and Left busy themselves with reading right-to-left! 😉 #SATURDAEMONS

After an intimate night with Omi under the moonlight, Neneko is kidnapped--by her colleague! Their organization now has the perfect leverage to lure the doting Omi to his doom... Preorder Assassin & Cinderella, vol. 5 now, arriving in January 2027! sqex.link/7ych

When lonely teen Eta Yodaka gains the superpowers he’s always dreamed of, he embarks on a mission to change the world as a mighty supervillain! Preorder Supervillain Boy, vol. 1, arriving February 2027! sqex.link/9gjm

It’s Valentine’s Day, the perfect opportunity for Mahiru to let Amane know just how much she appreciates him! What sweet treat has she prepared? 🍰 Check out a free preview of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (Manga), vol. 5 here! sqex.link/qk22

Taco Tuesday? More like TBRTuesday [TM]! 📚✨ We added a ton of new volumes for our ongoing series to your manga hauls today! Which ones are you grabbing?!

ON SALE NOW ➡️ Assassin & Cinderella, vol. 4 🍑 Neneko brings Omi with her on a company retreat, not knowing that one of her coworkers has been tasked with eliminating him!

[Square Enix Manga] Otaku x Gal Volume 5 pre-orders are up at BAM! https://www.booksamillion.com/p/9798899100185 B&N https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/otaku-x-gal-05-138neco/1150080721 Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Otaku-x-Gal-05-138neco/dp/B0GZDCJFC6

COVER ALERT!🚨 On the way home from a trip, Blau and Rainy receive word that Cordelia has run away from her mansion! What’s troubling the stoic lady? Mechanical Buddy Universe 1.0, vol. 3 goes on sale in December! Preorder Now: sqex.link/j88p

As Amata grows even closer to Hanku, could he be developing romantic feelings for her? 🫣😳 Check out a free preview of On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance, vol. 4 here! sqex.link/ltxe

Glad I could make it out to Kodansha House this time!

And the answers are (drumroll): Joe William Frederic Gabriel I and Kirk Douglas Auldglaive Gabriel II! 😎

It’s still #SATURDAEMONS in our hearts – so POP QUIZ: What are the full official names of the two halves of Gabriel, Gabby’s Daemons? 🤔

🤫 PSSST! We *also* heard that @barnesandnoble.com at Union Square (NYC) may have gotten a surprise visit from Ishiyama-sensei during his visit as well, and may now have some signed copies of Dragon and Chameleon on shelves! 👀 You might want to hustle over there to check? 🤔

🚨SURPRISE! Dragon and Chameleon creator Ryo Ishiyama-sensei swung by Kinokuniya (Bryant Park, NYC) on their recent trip to NYC and signed some stock! We heard those might be hitting shelves today! RUN, don't walk - supplies are *limited*! 👀

Boyish Girlfriend Volume 1 Review Daichi and Akira are childhood friends who have been dating for years, but when Daichi attends Akira's school festival, he discovers a whole new side to his beloved girlfriend.... https://animeuknews.net/2026/10/boyish-girlfriend-volume-1-review/

Day two of NYCC has ended on a wonderful high note. I got to attend a Q & A panel with Ryo Ishiyama, the mangaka of Dragon and Chameleon! He was so nice and awesome (no pics of him or the panel per request to protect his privacy). Extra special thank you to @square-enix-books.com for the invite 💜

More than two dozen workers at three major publishing houses—HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, and Hachette—tell WIRED that LLMs are being used for publicity, cover art, back cover copy, and emails, as some execs push junior staff to champion the tech. Read the full story: buff.ly/p0ymGmN

Going to miss these guys... 🥹 (via Daemons of the Shadow Realm)

[Square Enix Manga] Boyish Girlfriend Volume 3 pre-orders are up at BAM! https://www.booksamillion.com/p/9798899100260 B&N https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/boyish-girlfriend-03-gyunyumugigohan/1150486139 Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Boyish-Girlfriend-03-Gyunyumugigohan/dp/B0H5RBTGG5

Thinking very seriously about going to Tokyo in late November… Ya boy needs a vacation.

Today would've been the sixty-fifth birthday of Yu-Gi-Oh! creator Kazuki Takahashi. It tends to get swallowed up in the enormous franchise it became, but I truly believe that his original manga can provide a valuable lesson to artists about process and work and improvement over time.

Remember when Crunchyroll tried to make their subtitles significantly worse a year ago? They backtracked on it at the time, but I suspected they were just delaying their plans to shift from Aegisub to OOONA, and sadly, it seems I was right: Crunchyroll is actively pushing OOONA subs to users now.

Looks like I’ll be at NYCC next weekend! Will I see any of y’all there?

That's one way to reduce a fever 🤒 (via Daemons of the Shadow Realm)

[NOW HIRING] Want to put your Japanese-to-English skills to work in the light novel and manga industry? Now’s your chance! J-Novel Club is looking for freelance translators to join our team. Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/4xPOc74

It’s #InternationalTranslationDay! Shout out to all the translators and localizers who work super hard to help bring us stories from around the world. お疲れ様です! 🙇

Our latest Crunchyroll News x Newtype collab is an interview with Naoko Yamada and Abel Gongora on the direction of Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia. ✨ Read it here: www.crunchyroll.com/news/intervi...

With Volume 3 of Otaku x Gal, I was able to fulfill a very specific dream of mine—work on a book that references the Monogatari series! Check it out! 🔭 Translated by @cdcubed.bsky.social, lettered by @matchafinn.bsky.social, co-edited by newcomer Sophia Opitz and myself!

Wishing a very picturesque Happy Birthday to the camera-wielding Shinju! 📸 (via My Dress-Up Darling)

It’s #GoodNeighborDay! Who doesn’t *love* a friendly neighbor? Doesn’t mean we’re *in love* with our friendly neighbor! 🙅 (via The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten)

New #manga review up! I take a look at Boyish Girlfriend Vol. 1 by Gyunyumgigohan and @square-enix-books.com www.theouterhaven.net/manga-review...

The Delinquent and the Transfer Student volume 2 is out now! I adore this series, and lettering it was a huge challenge. I'm incredibly proud of the results, and wake to display some comparisons of the Japanese and English lettering. Here are some, with more in the thread below!

Baby's first back of the box quote.