[Notes] Anime Expo 2026 Panel: “Making Manga with VIZ” (3 July 2026)

The following notes were taken at Anime Expo 2026 during “Making Manga with VIZ” panel presented on 3 July 2026. The session provided information about manga creation and submission to VIZ media. (Learn more about submitting here: https://www.viz.com/submissions) These notes have been organized by topic and lightly clarified for future reference. Some submission requirements and terminology may need to be verified against current publisher guidelines … Continue reading [Notes] Anime Expo 2026 Panel: “Making Manga with VIZ” (3 July 2026)

[Notes] Anime Expo 2026 Panel: “Decoding Success: The Anatomy of Storytelling in Japanese Manga with Noboru Segawa KODOKAWA” (4 July 2026)

The following notes were taken during β€œDecoding Success: The Anatomy of Storytelling in Japanese Manga,” a panel featuring Noboru Segawa of KADOKAWA, presented at Anime Expo on 4 July 2026. The panel discussed the development and publication of manga, including what can contribute to a successful debut, the relationship between manga creators and editors, the importance of feedback and communication, and the process of developing … Continue reading [Notes] Anime Expo 2026 Panel: “Decoding Success: The Anatomy of Storytelling in Japanese Manga with Noboru Segawa KODOKAWA” (4 July 2026)