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Frieren Returns Resumes
The manga Frieren Returns will restart in Weekly Shonen Sunday on August 7th after a break.AI Translates Light Novels
Shogakukan plans to launch Novelus, an AI-based light novel translation app releasing 400 titles in two years.Success of Spatule Jump
The French manga anthology Spatule Jump raised over €200,000 and will publish five short stories by French-speaking authors.Anime and Manga Updates
Dandadan takes a break, KADOKAWA recovers from a cyberattack, and upcoming anime releases are scheduled for early 2025.Frieren Returns hey manga fans! Get ready for a dose of exciting news from the world of manga and anime. We’ve got some big updates today: the return of Frieren, the arrival of AI-translated light novels, and the phenomenal success of Spatule Jump. Buckle up, it’s going to be epic!
Frieren Returns in Weekly Shonen Sunday!
Good news for fans of Frieren Returns, the immortal elf returns to enchant us with her adventures! The author’s official Twitter account has just announced that the manga will make its comeback in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday on August 7th. After a well-deserved break, we can’t wait to reunite with Frieren and her companions in new and fantastic quests.
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AI Takes on Light Novel Translation!
Shogakukan is on a roll and launching an ambitious project: the translation of light novels using artificial intelligence. The app “Novelus,” available in 2025 (currently only in the US and Canada), will offer a catalog of light novels exclusively translated by AI. The goal? To make as many stories as possible accessible to readers worldwide. With a release rate of 400 titles in 2 years, it’s safe to say that Shogakukan is thinking big! And that’s not all, a platform dedicated to mangas, also translated by AI, is also in the works.
Spatule Jump: The French Shonen Jump is a Hit!
Frieren Returns promised it, and he delivered! His project of a French Shonen Jump, “Spatule Jump,” was a resounding success during its crowdfunding campaign. With over €200,000 raised, the first issue (250 pages, published 2 to 4 times a year) will soon see the light of day. What’s inside? 5 short stories by French-speaking authors, ready to thrill you. A beacon of hope for the French manga scene!
More News in Brief!
- Dandadan is taking a break until September 3rd to allow its author to catch a breath and prepare for the manga’s continuation.
- KADOKAWA, hit by a massive cyberattack in June, is slowly recovering and plans to resume normal operations in early September.
- Sakamoto Days gives us a closer look with a new trailer showcasing its cast. The anime will be released in January 2025 on Netflix.
- To Your Eternity will be getting a one-hour movie, released in January 2025 on Disney+.
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That’s all for today! We hope you enjoyed these updates. Feel free to share your thoughts and expectations for the coming months in the comments below. See you soon for more adventures in the manga universe!
