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Yeon Sang-ho confirms production of “Parasite: Tamiya” — another major global Japanese IP project

Yeon Sang-ho confirms production of “Parasite: Tamiya” — another major global Japanese IP project

In the original work, Tamiya Ryoko—who clashes with protagonist Izumi Shinichi—plays a high school teacher who looks human and is a dangerous parasite that threatens humanity.
Netflix said it has confirmed production of Netflix’s Japanese series 〈Parasite: Tamiya〉, scheduled to be released in 2027. Director Yeon Sang-ho and the production company Wowpoint are teaming up again to unveil a new 〈Parasite〉 universe.
'Attack on Titan' Kodansha Targets India's Gen Z With '370 Million' Push

'Attack on Titan' Kodansha Targets India's Gen Z With '370 Million' Push

The Japanese publishing giant is setting up its first India joint venture, aiming to secure a foothold in the fast-growing market with manga and IP business.
The titan's advance planted on a 1. 4-billion-population continent… Japan's publishing empire Kodansha goes straight for IndiaKodansha, Japan's largest publishing empire, is raising its flag in the vast youth continent of India.
'Manchuria Opium Squad' Illustrator Shikako Passes Away at 37 After Battling Rare Cancer

'Manchuria Opium Squad' Illustrator Shikako Passes Away at 37 After Battling Rare Cancer

Sadness in the Japanese Manga World, Writer Monma Tsukasa Says 'Completing the Work is a Tribute to the Deceased'
Shikako, the illustrator of the popular manga 'Manchuria Opium Squad', has passed away at a young age, leading to an outpouring of grief from fans.On the 22nd, the editorial department of Kodansha's 'Weekly Young Magazine' announced through their official channel that Shikako passed away at the age...
The Fall of “Weekly Shonen Jump,” Once Printing 6.35 Million Copies… the Collapse of Paper Magazine Sales to 1 Million

The Fall of “Weekly Shonen Jump,” Once Printing 6.35 Million Copies… the Collapse of Paper Magazine Sales to 1 Million

The publisher recorded 985,000 copies in the first two quarters of this year—leaving Japan with no remaining paper magazines selling 1 million copies
For Guinness’ glory of 6. 35 million copies… the quiet exit of a paper manga kingdomThe impenetrable stronghold of 'Weekly Shonen Jump', once an absolute heavyweight in Japan’s manga industry that topped 6 million copies per single issue and earned its place in the Guinness Book, has collapsed.
“Why does a Japanese man take photos of Korea?” Kuwabara Seisei’s “Face of Photography” opens on Sept. 2

“Why does a Japanese man take photos of Korea?” Kuwabara Seisei’s “Face of Photography” opens on Sept. 2

A documentary about the life and photos of Kuwabara Seisei, a master of Japanese photojournalism who chronicled modern Korean history through 100,000 shots over 60 years.
A film titled 〈Face of Photography〉, which confirmed its release for Sept. 2, will unveil a teaser poster and a teaser trailer. 〈Face of Photography〉 is a photo documentary that follows the life and work of Kuwabara Seisei, a 90-year-old master of Japanese photojournalism who documented modern...