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Mangasplaining @mangasplaining.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Like this video where Chip talks about books that influence him, and he picks my suggestion from Mangasplaining (WOO!). It did hurt my heart when he said he was a magazine publisher though, RIP. youtu.be/sL4_-qYF9fg?...

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Chip Zdarsky on the Comics That Changed Everything | UNDER THE INFLUENCE

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Deb Aoki @debaoki.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Read an exclusive preview chapter of “Wandering Cat’s Cage” by Akane Torikai, translated by @brainvsbook.bsky.social - our upcoming @fantagraphics.bsky.social / @mangasplaining.bsky.social print release on @animenewsnetwork.com www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-09...

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Exclusive: Fantagraphics Previews Akane Torikai's Wandering Cat's Cage Manga

English version of manga is slated for fall 2026 release

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Mangasplaining @mangasplaining.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

TIL: The English translator of the Booker-Winning 'Taiwan Travelogue', Lin King (金翎), also translated an important Taiwanese comic (manhua) into English: 'The Boy From Clearwater', published by Levine Querido! It's available now. Very cool! www.levinequerido.com/products/the...?

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Mangasplaining @mangasplaining.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

But we've still got a couple of great titles coming out in 2026 not to be missed! Please put in a pre-order for the incredible WANDERING CAT'S CAGE by Akane Torikai, translated by Jocelyne Allen, and coming this October from Fantagraphics. :) www.fantagraphics.com/products/wan...

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Wandering Cat's Cage

An elegiac manga about gender, community, family, control, class, love, and what makes life worth living at the end of the world. In Akane Torikai's Wandering Cat's Cage, it is the near future. Only a...

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Mangasplaining @mangasplaining.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

We're handling the editorial for Belles Ruelles with Jocelyne Allen translating and Andrew editing, and we're quite happy about that! The other two projects we helped bring in but UDON is managing. :) 2027 will be a year of more gorgeous manga from UDON and MSX. :)

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Deb Aoki @debaoki.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Also recently announced and coming in 2027 from @udonentertainment.bsky.social and @mangasplaining.bsky.social from our friends at Jitsugyo no Nihonsha is "Department Store Waltz" by Hiromi Matsuo. Like "Rondo," it gives readers a glimpse into a chic, dreamlike world of retro fashion retail

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Deb Aoki @debaoki.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Another new @udonentertainment.bsky.social / @mangasplaining.bsky.social book from Jitsugyo no Nihonsha announced at San Diego Comic-Con is "Rondo," a mix of retro chic illustration and visual storytelling that depicts an imaginary fashion magazine, by Hiromi Matsuo. Coming in 2027

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Deb Aoki @debaoki.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

ICYMI - @udonentertainment.bsky.social and @mangasplaining.bsky.social extra have picked up 3 new titles from Jitsugyo no Nihonsha (publisher for "Veil" by @_K0TTERl_) for release in 2027 If you love "Veil," you'll also enjoy "Belles Ruelles," a full-color anthology manga set in a fictional town

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Mangasplaining @mangasplaining.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Want the SECRET behind-the-scenes story of three manga we wanted to publish that went to other publishers? Check out our new newsletter: Three Honorary MSX Manga you should read! mangasplaining.substack.com/p/three-hono...

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Three "Honorary" MSX Manga for you to enjoy, and one Actual MSX Manga to pre-order!

Let's spread the love a bit to great manga releases from other publishers, but also Wandering Cat's Cage is coming in October. :)

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Mangasplaining @mangasplaining.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

It overjoys me to see people taking manga out from libraries... doubly so when it's OUR manga! :D

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Helen McCarthy @helenmccarthy51.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Good news - the brilliant "What’s Manga? An Introduction to Japanese Comics" (Kyoto International Manga Museum and Kyoto Sekai International Manga Research Center) is out in English! Thanks @mangasplaining.bsky.social for the heads up. Not so good - Brits can only get it digitally from Amazon US.

The cover of the English edition of "What's Manga?" - on a cool green background a group of cheerful white cats pop up behind the title in rounded pink lettering. Two larger white cats are jumping directly below the title on the left, with a big pink question mark on the right. The larger cat wears a pink hat, green vest and black trousers, while the other wears a bell around their neck and has a black tail and one black ear. The subtitle and author details are in small red sentence case letter below the cats' feet. The overall impression is cheerful, friendly and fun.

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tezukagodofmanga.bsky.social @tezukagodofmanga.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Whoa! @mangasplaining.bsky.social just shared a clip of Legendary translator and manga scholar Frederic Schodt discussing Tezuka's marvelous evolution as a self-taught artist! mangasplaining.substack.com/p/vote-searc...

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Ben Applegate @benapplegate.com · 03/07/2026

Being involved with a new edition of Phoenix is an honor (and a huge responsibility). The series will be published in six large-sized (7x10") hardcover editions with cloth casewrap, screenprinting, and gold foil. Feat. the original Dadakai translation with revisions/updates & letters by @sara.pizza

Cover of the new hardcover deluxe edition of Osamu Tezuka's manga Phoenix.

Spines of all six volumes of the new edition of Phoenix.

A 2-color manga page from the new edition of Osamu Tezuka's Phoenix.

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Mangasplaining @mangasplaining.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Just a reminder that if you work in the Manga Industry, voting is now open for the American Manga Awards... Including SEARCH AND DESTROY by Atsushi Kaneko for best continuing series! animenyc.com/american-man...

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Mangasplaining @mangasplaining.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The only thing that could've made VEIL better is a kitten...

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Mangasplaining @mangasplaining.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Cocoon in English is a book I’m very happy to see, and I’m looking forward to getting a copy soon. Also thanks to Jan for recommending Higa-san’s OKINAWA, too.

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Deb Aoki @debaoki.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Niiiice! “Veil” by Kotteri (from @udonentertainment.bsky.social and MSX - @mangasplaining.bsky.social Extra) is on @publisherswkly.bsky.social’s “Librarians’ Picks for Must-Shelve Manga Series” posted on June 5, 2026. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... Vols 3 & 4 available now!

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Kotteri, translated by Jocelyne Allen
“It’s gorgeous. I think it will appeal to people who don’t read a ton of manga, because it’s in full-color. It’s a vibe — you read it and you’re transported.”

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Mangasplaining @mangasplaining.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

We're honored that SEARCH AND DESTROY by Atsushi Kaneko, based on DORORO by Osamu Tezuka, has been nominated for Best Continuing Manga Series at the 2026 American Manga Awards!

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Deb Aoki @debaoki.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Interested in "alternative manga" creator Akino Kondoh's "Noodling in NYC" comix? @mangasplaining.bsky.social has it in English on our MSX newsletter! mangasplaining.substack.com/p/manga-akin... "Box Garden Beetle" is available now from @glacierbaybooks.com - glacierbaybooks.com/product/box-...

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MANGA: Akino Kondoh's 'Noodling in New York'

A selection of stories from Kondoh's decade-long manga memoir of life in New York City.

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Mangasplaining @mangasplaining.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Hey honestly me too. Thank you so much for reading and enjoying the book. -CWB

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Manga Barcelona @mangabcn.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

El Ministerio de Cultura otorga al 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗮 la Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes. ✨🏅 El evento ha sido distinguido con uno de los máximos reconocimientos culturales de España, en un acto celebrado este 27 de mayo en Toledo y presidido por Sus Majestades los Reyes.

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hermanos. @iamdavidbrothers.com · 17/05/2026

I've been supporting a local group called At the Crossroads for a long while. I was introduced by my friend Branwyn at our old job, and kept it up over the years. This year, I'd appreciate it if you could help me raise some funds to support unhoused youth in SF. secure.givelively.org/teams/at-the...

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John Paul @johnpaulhi.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Librarians literally saved my life

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Mangasplaining @mangasplaining.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

New printings of all volumes of VEIL have arrived at UDON's Distributor, Simon & Schuster. Stores should start receiving them any day now. It'll be another couple weeks for comic shops but all backorders should be filled. Thanks for your continuing support! -CWB www.simonandschuster.com/series/Veil

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Mangasplaining @mangasplaining.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

I had no idea UDON made a SPY x FAMILY t-shirt from the greatest scene in all of shonen manga... Listen to our episode if you're... confused. store.udonentertainment.com/collections/...

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Mangasplaining @mangasplaining.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Very excited to see Hideko Mizuno's FIRE! is going to be released by Uncivilized Books this year. This is one Deb really wanted to see happen and we'd been talking about for a while. If you like the work we've released so far, add this to your pre-order list. - CWB

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Mangasplaining @mangasplaining.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Really stoked that the Art of Manga exhibition is migrating from San Francisco to Brooklyn this summer. It's a great exhibition (and both Deb and David were involved!) and a rare opportunity to see this much original manga artwork in North America. Details: brooklynmuseum.org/en-CA/exhibi...

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Glacier Bay Books @glacierbaybooks.com · 24/04/2026

NEW TITLE - Akari by Marco Kohinata A quietly beautiful standalone story about mistaken identity, found family, and the profound power of art. Marco Kohinata’s warm, softly textured lines and shading subtly evoke the color and shape, the fullness and complexity of human emotion.

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Mangasplaining @mangasplaining.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Pleased to see the combini by my Tokyo hotel had the Big Comics Original with the first Chapter of Taiyo Matsumoto's new serialization, NanBanJin. Trying to decide if I should enter to win one of those book-cards in the contest they're advertising... -CWB

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Jocelyne Allen @brainvsbook.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Looking for a J-E interpreter for some paid comics industry work in NYC at the end of May/early June! DM me with a link to CV/video clips/etc. if you are such a person available at such a time!

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Mangasplaining @mangasplaining.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Congrats Matt! This is a fun book perfect for kids curious about traveling to Japan. :)

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Fantagraphics @fantagraphics.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Atsushi Kaneko appeared on Direct Edition to discuss his bestselling manga series, Search and Destroy--watch here: ow.ly/OtEE50YK2QK!

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Deb Aoki @debaoki.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Very cool! An interview with “Search & Destroy” mangaka Atsushi Kaneko on Direct Edition, with interpreting by @akiyanagi.bsky.social - so exciting to see this @mangasplaining.bsky.social / @fantagraphics.bsky.social manga reach new readers! youtu.be/IriVJRZAXxE?...

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Atsushi Kaneko's Search And Destroy, The Angriest Punk Manga

YouTube video by Direct Edition

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Mangasplaining @mangasplaining.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Just learned that VEIL author KOTTERI! is in Sydney, Australia this weekend at Animaga2026. Sponsored by Kinokuniya. Heads-up if you're nearby!

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Deb Aoki @debaoki.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Now that Veil vol 3 by Kotteri is available from @udonentertainment.bsky.social / @mangasplaining.bsky.social extra, Chris wrote up a short history of how we got this manga series out in English & why it’s been tricky to get your hands on the latest volumes… open.substack.com/pub/mangaspl...

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SKTCHD @sktchd.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Chip Chat is BACK, as the second episode in my interview series with writer, artist, and man about comics Chip Zdarsky hit today. In it, we talk: The Sex Criminals adaptation news! Whether he's rich now???? The upcoming MAD About DC! How he figures out the right paths to take! And much more!

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Chip Chat Vol. 2: One Lucky Chap - SKTCHD

Chip's back, and this time, he's going Hollywood!

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Jocelyne Allen @brainvsbook.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

A happy surprise from the Canada Council in my bank account today, so this is your annual reminder to get those sweet, sweet PLR dollars if you're a Canadian translator, writer, or other maker of books. They give you money for being in the library! You get paid again for work you already did!!

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The Public Lending Right (PLR) Program

It pays to have your books in Canada’s libraries! Learn more about the Public Lending Right Program

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Comic Book Couples Counseling @cbccpodcast.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

#InTheStacks at @thirdeyecomics.bsky.social: @iamdavidbrothers.com (of Mangasplaining) names Vinland Saga as one of the great comics/manga. Chip Zdarsky co-signs. Watch The Stacks Season One Now. Season Two starts streaming Tuesday (2/10).

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Mangasplaining @mangasplaining.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Happy to see Kotteri's VEIL VOLUME 1 from Udon on the bestseller shelf at The Beguiling, in Toronto, Canada. Looking for a volume 1? They've got it!

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Mangasplaining @mangasplaining.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Really digging this series, DEEPLY inspired by Chip's experiences reading manga on the podcast. And you know, everything going on in the world. Congrats on the award, Chipper!

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Mangasplaining @mangasplaining.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Wow, that's LOTS of good news today! SEARCH AND DESTROY has been honored by the American Library Association's GNCRT in their inaugural awards! This is huge news! Big congrats to @fantagraphics.bsky.social label-mate Raised by Ghosts for their win, and all the winners and honorees!

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Mangasplaining @mangasplaining.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

We're finalizing the materials for Wandering Cat's Cage now with the good folks @fantagraphics.bsky.social. There will be two new text pieces in this one! Hooray! Thanks to the folks @publisherswkly.bsky.social for the vote of confidence. :)

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Deb Aoki @debaoki.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Very pleased to see our @mangasplaining.bsky.social / @udonentertainment.bsky.social edition of “Giga Town: A guide to manga iconography” by Fumio Kouno at the @deyoungmuseum.bsky.social gift shop as part of the “art of manga” exhibit goodies store.udonentertainment.com/products/gig...

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Mangasplaining @mangasplaining.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

We just learned this week that Susumu Higa's OKINAWA, our co-pro with the good folks @fantagraphics.bsky.social, received a 2023 Graphic Novel Diversity Honor from the Virgina Library Association! Thank you to all involved! See the full list of winners here: vla.memberclicks.net/2023-graphic...

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2023 Graphic Novel Diversity Award Winners

Virginia Library Association announces the winners and honors of the 2023 Graphic Novel Diversity Award.

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Kodansha USA @kodansha.us · 10/01/2026

📚 Join us Jan 14, 2026 for the Kodansha x NYPL Manga Book Club! We’ll be discussing the Award–winning memoir My Journey to Her with guest editors TJ Ferentini & Haruko Hashimoto at the 53rd St Library, NYC. Want more manga events like this? Tell your local librarian! 💬 👉 ow.ly/gaWf50XUgcM

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