Manga Legend Kia Asamiya Wins Inkpot Award at San Diego Comic-Con
Veteran manga creator Kia Asamiya was honored with the Inkpot Award at San Diego Comic-Con International on Thursday, marking his second major award in as many days. The surprise award was presented during Asamiya’s retrospective panel, “Kia Asamiya: 40 Years of Imagination and Visions.” In a light-hearted moment during his acceptance speech, Asamiya quipped, “Since this is my second award in two days, I must be dying tomorrow,” drawing laughter from the crowd. Just one day earlier, Asamiya was named Best Artist at the Japan Science Ficti…
‘Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You’ Anime Announced for 2026
The manga Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You is getting a TV anime in 2026. A quiet romance unfolds between a tired man and a mysterious woman. A television anime adaptation of Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You (Japanese: Super no Ura de Yani Sū Futari ) has officially been confirmed for a 2026 release. Square Enix made the announcement on Friday, accompanied by a commemorative illustration from the manga’s creator, Jinushi. The story follows Sasaki, a weary 45-year-old office worker who finds brief comfort in smoking and in the …
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