BEASTARS creator's manga ends on May 13
BEASTARS creator's manga ends on May 13
New manga licenses and platform expansions increase the availability of translated content for international readers. This growing ecosystem of officially translated works complements AI translation services and demonstrates the strong global demand for Japanese and Asian content.
Original source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-09/paru-itagaki-witching-hour-manga-ends/.236252
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