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We want to welcome everyone to Blue Sky!

As an introduction, we are Behind the Manga, a manga news group and podcast!

We publish reviews and manga news tied to the English manga industry on our website and on Blue Sky!

We hope you have fun here!😊

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Digital Manga Publisher Azuki rebrands itself to Omoi: Manga Reader

(new handle is: @omoi.com)!

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Azuki Manga Service Rebrands to Omoi: Manga Reader
Digital Manga Publisher & Platform Azuki Manga announced today they are rebranding to Omoi with no changes to the catalog, user experience, payment model, and subscription price. Co-Founder &…
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November 14, 2025 at 2:48 AM
AI Localization Company Orange Inc reveals 7 new English manga titles Releasing digitally on their digital platform, @emaqi-official.bsky.social

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AI Localization Company Orange Inc Unveils Seven New English Titles Digitally on Emaqi
AI Localization Company Orange Inc. announced today they licensed seven brand new titles for an English digital only release through the Emaqi manga platformDelinquents Can’t Cut Cake by Koji…
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November 14, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Darling, Why Don’t We Divorce? Slated for a English release by English publisher Crossed Heart

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Darling, Why Don’t We Divorce? Slated for a English release by Crossed Heart
English Publisher Crossed Hearts announced on X (Formally Twitter) they acquired the English license for Darling, Why Don’t We Divorce? by Cha Sohee / Toyou's Dream for an physical and digital…
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November 14, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Our full interview with Pierre Dubost, co-founder of the manga publisher @kodamatales.bsky.social is now available with part 1 linked below!

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November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Today on social media, @sevenseasentertainment.com had their Wonderful Wednesday License Announcement where several titles consisting of audiobook, light novel, and both digital and physical manga were announced!

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Seven Seas Wonderful Wednesday License Announcement Recap (November 12th)
Seven Seas held their Wonderful Wednesday License Announcement Event on X (Formally Twitter) and Blue Sky to unveil Five brand new English licenses & Three Digital Announcements Here's the break…
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November 13, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Japanese manga publisher AlphaPolis will be entering the English print market with "May I Ask for One Final Thing" and two More Manga Titles in Spring 2026!

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AlphaPolis to Print May I Ask for One Final Thing and Two More Manga Titles in Spring 2026
AlphaPolis will be entering the English print market in Spring 2026 with three manga titles, including May I Ask for One Final Thing.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:28 PM
In a surprise license announcement, @yenpress.com announced they have picked up 5 new titles for a Spring 2026 release!

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Yen Press Picks Up Five Titles for a Spring 2026 Release
On social media, Yen Press announced they have picked up five new titles that will be receiving an English release in Spring 2026.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:09 PM
@sevenseasentertainment.com had their Wonderful Wednesday announcements yesterday where they announced six titles including a repo man in a fantasy world?!

For a recap, check out our article!

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#manga #manganews
November 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Transported to another world, B Rank adventurer Gray ends up adopting a group of orphans in this found-family series!

Read our review of The B-Rank Adventurer with a Scary Face Becomes a Father for the Hero and His Friends Manga Vol 1 by One Peace Books

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The B-Rank Adventurer with a Scary Face Becomes a Father for the Hero and His Friends Manga Volume 1 Review
Transported to a video game world, Gray, a B Rank adventurer, ends up adopting a group of orphans in this found family series!
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November 4, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Cybernews reports a senior Viz Media employee’s credentials was compromised resulting hundreds of gigabytes of corporate data being downloaded which includes a corporate Google Drive, Gmail accounts, Viz Media’s internal dashboard, employees IDs, and access to Mediabox's royalty-management dashboard
November 3, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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The CyberNews cybersecurity news outlet has reported that hackers have claimed to have stolen 250GB worth of corporate data from Viz Media, including e-mails, NDAs, employee info, licensing agreements, and more.
Hackers Claim Breach of Senior Employee Account at Viz Media
Alleged hack claims to have stolen 250GB of data including e-mails, NDAs, employee credentials & personal info
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November 3, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Natori becomes a secretary to villainess Lapis Tenebrae after being transported to another world. To add, she'll have to prevent Lapis's death!

Read our review of The Fed-Up Office Lady Wants to Serve the Villainess Vol 1 by @sevenseasentertainment.com

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The Fed-Up Office Lady Wants to Serve the Villainess Volume 1 Review
Natori Midori becomes a secretary to the villainess after get transported into a game world. To keep her job as secretary, she'll have to prevent the death of the villainess, Lapis Tenebrae!
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November 3, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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The plots thicken on this week's #RELEASERADAR

🌿 The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel), vol. 7
🏵️ The Emperor's Caretaker, vol. 5
🌱 By the Grace of the Gods, vol. 13
November 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Make sure to check out the conclusion to our interview with Pierre Dubost, co-founder of the manga publisher @kodamatales.bsky.social at the link below!

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Behind Kodama Tales Co-founder Pierre Dubost Part 2
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November 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Publisher Crossed Hearts announced they have licensed "You're Way Too Cheeky, Chigaya-kun" for a May 2026 release!

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Publisher Crossed Hearts Licenses You're Way Too Cheeky, Chigaya-kun for a May 2026 release
English Publisher Crossed Hearts announced on X (Formally Twitter) they acquired the English license You're Way Too Cheeky, Chigaya-kun by Mai Ando for an physical and digital release May 2026…
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November 2, 2025 at 9:08 PM
We wanted to congratulate "I Want to End this Love Game" for receiving an anime adaptation!

If you're unsure on whether to watch the series when it releases or pick up the manga, you can read our review of volume 1 at the link below!

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I Want to End This Love Game Vol 1 Review
Publisher SummaryLet the games begin! Since childhood, Yukiya Asagi and Miku Sakura have played the Love Game, where they try to fluster each other with a simple “I love you.” But after falling in…
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November 2, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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🚨 New Episode🚨

In Part 2 of our interview with kodamatales.bsky.social Co-founder Pierre Dubost, we ask Pierre about how Kodama works with Japanese publishers on license acquisitions for English release, Pierre quizzes Alerts and Winter, and more!

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Behind Kodama Tales Co-founder Pierre Dubost Part 2
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October 26, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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All I wanna see is a giant woman 🤩 And if you do too, then you gotta read MY GIRLFRIEND IS 8 METERS TALL by Wataru Mitogawa! Still not sure? Check out @behindthemanga's review of the first volume!

And remember to get your copy today: sevenseasentertainment.com/series/my-gi...
November 1, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Digital Manga Platform @emaqi-official.bsky.social will be Adding Seven New Manga Titles onto their platform.

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Digital Manga Platform Emaqi will be Adding Seven New Manga Titles
Orange Inc's manga platform Emaqi will be adding seven new manga titles for North American readers.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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Kodansha, Kadokawa, Square Enix, Shogakukan, Akita Shoten, The Association of Japanese Animations and thirteen other co-signers released a joint statement denouncing Open AI’s Sora 2 for infringing on their copyright without permission/proper compensation
October 31, 2025 at 4:39 PM
In this volume, we have the two visiting the shrine for new years alongside Amane's parents(!), and Amane will have to take care of Mahiru!

Read our review of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Manga Volume 4 by @square-enix-books.com

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The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Manga Volume 4 Review
In volume 4 of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten manga, we get the two leads visiting the shrine for new years, and Amane having to take care of Mahiru!
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October 30, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Today, @sevenseasentertainment.com held their Wonderful Wednesday License Announcements where they announced series such as Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy!

For a recap on what else was announced, check out our recap below!

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#manga #manganews
Seven Seas Wonderful Wednesday License Announcement Recap (October 29th)
English Publisher Seven Seas held their Wonderful Wednesday License Announcement Event on X (Formally Twitter) and Blue Sky to unveil six brand new English licenses. This time around, each title was…
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October 30, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Digital manga platform, Manga Mirai debuts titles from TO Books that have never been officially translated into English before! In addition, the platform adds @jnovelclub.bsky.social titles onto their platform!

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Manga Mirai Debuts First-Ever English Translated Titles from TO Books and Adds J-Novel Club Titles to the Platform
Today digital English manga platform, Manga Mirai, announced the exclusive launch of titles from Japanese publisher TO Books that have not yet been officially translated and released to the English…
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October 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM
After losing her job due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sono finds a new gig working as a secretary...at an escort agency for women!

Read our review of Do Women Need Sex Entertainment Volume 1 by @titanmangahq.bsky.social

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Do Women Need Sex Entertainment Volume 1 Review
After losing her job due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sono finds a new gig working as a secretary...at an escort agency for women!
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October 26, 2025 at 11:51 PM