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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

We just got news in that today is also Tsumiki Ogami’s birthday as well! Happy Birthday to (one of) Shonen Sunday’s resident wolf girls! 🐺 🎂 🎉

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

All volumes of Sakane Toyobashi’s “Futari Bus” has been reprinted again! For those keeping score currently: Volume one is on its eighth reprint Volume two is on its sixth reprint Volume three is on its third reprint Volume four will be out on November 18th.

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

On this day in 1957 one of the superstars of the manga universe came into the world. Today is Rumiko Takahashi's birthday! Let's celebrate both her and all of the wonderful stories she's given manga fans worldwide!!

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Cover for volume three of Kouhei Shibata’s “Majo to kuyurasu.” Runs in Heroes, a Shogakukan label.

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

CITY and Nichijou author Keiichi Arawi has contributed an illustration to the second volume of Daiki Fushimi's yuri SF manga "Techno Panic Universe."

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Check out “Frieren Beyond Journey’s End” artist Tsukasa Abe’s celebratory illustration for the “Firefly Wedding” anime adaptation! The anime is airing now and streams on Crunchyroll. ©️Tsukasa Abe/Oreco Tachibana/SHOGAKUKAN

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Cover for the October 23rd issue of Big Comic Superior, featuring Kohji Yamamoto and Tataba Watanabe's "Kiki Kill"

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Cover for issue #11 of Gessan (Monthly Shonen Sunday) featuring Fujimaru’s “Register” on the cover. The manga won third place in the print category of this year’s TsugiManga competition.

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Issue #46 preview Cover and Color Page: Tsumiki Ogami Center Color: Fujiwara-kun koukou debut, Shippo to Gekirin, Kagurai (Final chapter)

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The Wednesday Diary comes from Wakabi Asayama, who celebrates a new serialization, comparing it to jumping into the "great deep" again.

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Final page of AgaKimi. Volume #4 will be out in November, and the final volume in December. The end-of-chapter text is the generic "Look forward to Shiishihi's and Yuki Tsukikoshi's next work."

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Advert for 10th anniversary merchandise on sale at Animate. They'll be on sale from October 10th to November 1st. Ranma Episode 26 and Detective Conan 1216 will air this week.

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Advert for October WSS series featuring Detective Conan, Albus, and MAO.

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Advert for Detective Conan "osechi" (New Year's foods) available for preorder until December 25th 2026. It is on sale for 21,600 yen.

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Color pages for "Paradon!" commemorating volume 3's upcoming release.

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Color pages for "Akira Failing in Love" to commemorate chapter 100 and the series' worldwide circulation surpassing 1 million copies.

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Color pages for "Fujiwara-kun koukou debut!" to mark the series' second chapter.

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Color page for Wakabi Asayama's new series "Cosmograph" (2/2)

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Color page for Wakabi Asayama's new series "Cosmograph" (1/2)

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Issue #45 TOC Top #5 Cosmograph (Debut) Detective Conan (#1169) Fujiwara-kun Koukou Debut (#2) Tsumiki Ogami's Not-so-ordinary Life (#117) Aozakura (#387) Bottom #5 Shippo to Gekirin (#24) Kimi wa Akeboshi (#22) Kagurai (#66) Shibuya Near Family (#174) AgaKimi (Finale)

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Short thread for issue #45 of WSS featuring Gosho Aoyama's "Detective Conan" on the cover.

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

(Thread hopefully today) in the meantime to clear up some confusion, Kai-hen Wizards’ serialization is similar to HXH’s where a set of chapters runs consecutively, after which the series goes on hiatus for a bit. Sunday refers to this as “series” serialization. (1/2)

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Their works: in order of appearance.

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

And here’s another one with (from right) Mitsuru Adachi, Yuuji Yokoyama, Kenjiro Hata, Gosho Aoyama and Kazuhiko Shimamoto! Sunday Royalty paying respects to the queen. (Why does Aoyama always look like he doesn’t want to be there? Is it jealousy? 😂)

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Frieren is still making her rounds and this time it’s Kazuhiko Shimamoto who has her in his embrace. He seems happier to see her than Aoyama was for some reason… 🤔

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Here at the Frankfurt Bookfair and the signs were right where we need to be are readily apparent.

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We also saw other fan favorites during our manga crawl!

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We’re definitely getting the Yen release of Fate Rewinder but we couldn’t pass it up when seeing it on German bookshelves! It is Sakaki’s lock screen so you know this fan worship is genuine!

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Then for Shojo it’s Alice 19th, Fushugi Yugi, and Red River! Two Watase and a Chie Shinohara!

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Some familiar faces in Magic Kaito, The Law of Ueki and Gash Bell! They’re all chaper ones which is wild to think about. All of these in one collection??

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

And the twist? The magazine has Shogakukan Shojo as well!

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Even in Germany we’re about Shogakukan! We found this Shonen Sunday esque magazine that has a twist as well as the German version of Fate Rewinder!

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Keigo Shinzo’s Big Comic Spirit’s manga “Hirayasumi” will end in two chapters. The manga began in the magazine in April 2021, and an anime by production +h will air on NHK beginning January 2027. Viz media has licensed the anime and manga for English release.

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

It’s real! Strict algorithm’s first translation for a manga published by a Japanese company is out in the world. There are plenty more coming so keep an eye on our socials as well as our partners at @mangamavericks.bsky.social and @indie-manga.bsky.social

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Best Hits and Detective Conan have launched a new collaboration! All 138 songs are up for a vote, and the results will be announced at "Best Hit Song Festival 2026." You can vote up to 3 times each. Polls are open from October 3 to November 1. Vote here: ytv.co.jp/besthits/con...

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The first seven chapters of Yellow Tanabe’s “Kekkaishi” are currently free in the @viz.com vault! Kekkaishi is a woefully underrated Shonen Sunday classic, so by all means take this opportunity to check it out!! www.viz.com/vizmanga/cha...

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We’re nearing an unfortunate milestone. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s end last appeared in Weekly Shonen Sunday in issue #46 2025. (Out October 15, 2025) So unless it returns within the next two weeks, has been on hiatus for an entire year. (Cover from issue 2021 issue #30)

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Site update! We’ve reviewed UFO Nomura’s new Shonen Sunday Series "Musai no Shoukanshi"! Read here: wsstalkback.blogspot.com/2026/10/new-...

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Illustrator Muu Amakumo's debut manga "Goodnight Sugar Moon" has started on Shogakukan's "Manga One" service! manga-one.com/manga/28363/...

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Cover for volume #3 of Fujimaru’s “Register!” Runs in Gessan.

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Cover for volume #1 of Usamaru Furuya's "Yumeji Ehon" The author of "Lychee Light Club" takes on depicting the love and life of Yumeji Takehisa, a famous Japanese painter who lived during the early 20th century. Runs in Big Comic Original Zoukan.

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Cover for volume #3 of Haruki Hajime and Karakara Kemuri's soccer manga "Paradon!" Head over to our site for our initial thoughts on the series: wsstalkback.blogspot.com/2026/04/new-... Runs in Weekly Shonen Sunday.

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Cover for volume #2 of Aiko Koyama (Maiko-san chi no makanai-san/Kiyo in Kyoto) and Takenori Ichihara's "Kimi wa Akeboshi: You are the morning star." Check out our initial impressions of the series on our site: wsstalkback.blogspot.com/2026/03/new-... Runs in Weekly Shonen Sunday.

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Cover for volume #2 of INOUE’s “#Gal x Gal Yuri.” From the author of "The Duke of Death and his Maid," two trendy gals, Yua and Reina, decide on a whim to date each other for a year. Simulpubbed by @viz.com Runs on Sunday Webry.

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Issue #45 preview Cover: Detective Conan Lead Color: Wakabi Asayama's new series "Cosmograph" Center Color: Paradon, Akira Fails in Love. Ending: Aga kimi chiruramu

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Wednesday Diary this week is from Anji Matono, who remarks that this is their first weekly series and how much they love and want to draw a kappa in the new series since they love them most out of all youkai.

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Advert for September WSS and Sunday Webry releases.

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Special interview with Reina Ueda who played Yurako in the MAO anime, as well as singing the second ending of the series, "Tayutau" (Drifting).

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Strict Algorithm LLC @wsstalkback.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Advert for the Rumiko Takahashi fantasy prize and the Inuyasha fanbook releasing on November 13th. The Rumiko Takahashi fantasy prize will be accepting entries until January 11th. All are welcome to enter but their work must have a fantasy element in them.

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