Shogakukan Faces Backlash for Hiring and Hiding the Identity of an Abusive Manga Author
Shogakukan has suspended "Jojin Kamen" manga on their MangaONE platform after industry backlash due to the identity of its writer
Elex Media to Publish “Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You” Manga in Indonesia
Award-Winning Manga “Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You” is set to Be Published in Indonesia by Elex Media
“Sakamoto Days” Tops Elex Media’s Best Selling Comic in November 2025
Elex Media announced their best-selling comics in November 2025. "Sakamoto Days" volume 18 took first place, followed by "Hanako Si Arwah Penasaran" volume 23 and "Choujin X" volume 1.
“Demon Slayer” Tops Elex Media’s Best Selling Comic in October 2025
"Demon Slayer", One Punch Man", and "Kaoru & Rin" top Elex Media's best-selling comic in October 2025
WEBTOON Indonesia Launches Regional Campaign to Support Creators and Combat Digital Piracy
WEBTOON has launched "Baca Official, Dukung Kreator Berkarya!” campaign. The launch features 43 creators from Korea and Indonesia.
“Kagurabachi” Tops Elex Media’s Best Selling Comic in September 2025
"Kagurabachi", Dragon Ball Super", and "20th Century Boys" top Elex Media's best-selling comic in September 2025
Elex Media Teases “I Want to End This Love Game” to be Published in...
"I Want to End This Love Game" is a romance comedy comic featuring childhood friend trope.
Indonesian Comic Character Si Juki Joins Forces with Osamu Tezuka’s Black Jack in Historic...
Si Juki teams up with Osamu Tezuka’s legendary Black Jack character in Faza Meonk's new comic "Si Juki x Black Jack: Operation in Kyokarta".
Phoenix Gramedia Indonesia Announces New Manga and Novel Line-up for 2025
The upcoming titles include "You and I are polar opposites", "Medalist", "Witch Watch", "Nue's Exorcist", and many more
Phoenix Gramedia to Launch E-Commerce Website on 15 September 2025
The creation the e-commerce site has been the company's intention from the start, as stated by Gramedia when the joint venture was announced.
Elex Media to Ships “The Decagon House Murders” Manga in Indonesian Bookstores on 27...
Published under the localised title "Pembunuhan di Rumah Dekagon", the first volume is scheduled to be shipped on 27 August 2025.
Falcon Publishing and Hans Jaladara to Publish “Panji Tengkorak” Comic in Both Classic and...
"Panji Tengkorak", the classic Indonesian comic by Hans Jaladara, would be re-released in both classic and modern formats.
MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA Allows You to Read Their Manga for Free This August
Starting from 4 August 2025, Official manga service MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA launches the "First Read Free" campaign in Indonesia
Indonesian Public Officers Denounce Pirate Flag from “One Piece” as “Threat to National Unity”
Some Indonesian lawmakers have denounced the recent trend of hoisting the "One Piece" flag across the country as a symbol of protest.
Falcon Publishing and Hans Jaladara Announce New “Panji Tengkorak” Comic
However, it's still unclear whether this new "Panji Tengkorak" comic will be a reprint of the original or a brand-new story.
Phoenix Gramedia to Release “Bungo Stray Dogs: Beast” Manga Adaptation in Indonesia This August
On the Gramedia website, "Bungo Stray Dogs: Beast" manga is scheduled for release on 27 August 2025.
Features
“About a Place in the Kinki Region” Author, Sesuji, Visits Indonesia...
Japanese author Sesuji visits Indonesia for IIBF 2026, meeting readers and attending an exclusive screening of the novel’s film adaptation.
Ryokuoushoku Shakai Talks About Their Sixth Album “Atamago” and The Memories...
Japanese rock band Ryokuoushoku Shakai discusses the creative process behind their latest album "Atamago". Here is our interview!
