The Manga Journal

Dragon Ball Figurines: The Rarest, the Most Expensive, and What to Buy Instead

Limited edition Tsume resins, lottery exclusives, and 1996 Bandai figures: the Dragon Ball figures collectors are snatching up, their verified launch prices, and a PVC alternative for each.

Black Friday manga 2026: the guide to real figure deals

2026 event dates, the 30-day rule for crossed-out prices, how to verify a discount, which figurines sell out first, and the Christmas deadline: the manga Black Friday guide, updated on the day.

One Piece figures: the rarest, the most expensive, and what to buy instead

From solid gold Luffy to Tsume resins and sold-out P.O.P: the ten One Piece figures collectors are fighting over, their verified launch prices, and a PVC alternative for each.

Manga gift guide: ideas by person, by budget, and by series

Man, woman, teen, child, or collector: the right manga gift based on the person, budget, and their favorite series, plus six mistakes to avoid and our tips for giving it.

Zoro's swords: the 3 current katanas, the former ones, and their rank

Wadō Ichimonji, Sandai Kitetsu, Enma — and before them Yubashiri and Shusui. Grade, swordsmith, first appearance, and status of each of Zoro's swords, including the ranking.

One Piece Film God Valley: release date, teaser, and all movies in order

On August 23, 2026, Toei released a 55-second teaser and announced two One Piece films at once. The first bears a name fans have been waiting for for nearly ten years: God Valley. This is not jus...

The 20 best fighting anime: the ranking, from 20th to 1st

What is the best combat anime? Not the best scene — the best series, the one that delivers memorable clashes for dozens of episodes. The question deserves better than a copy-pasted list: here is o...

Top anime of 2026: the best anime to watch this year — rankings, schedule, where to watch

🗓 Updated September 2, 2026 · next update: early October 2026, at the start of the autumn season What is the best anime of 2026? Which one should you watch tonight, on which platform, and do you n...

Akatsuki: The 10 members of the Naruto organization, ranked from weakest to strongest

Ten men and one woman, a black cloak with red clouds, one ring per finger, and a goal that almost none of them truly understand: Akatsuki is the most famous criminal organization in manga, and arg...

The 9 Hashira of Demon Slayer: who they are, their breathing styles, and their ranking

Who is truly the strongest of the 9 Demon Slayer Hashira? If you are looking for a short answer, here it is: the work itself designates Gyomei Himejima, the Stone Hashira, as the absolute pinnacle...

Chainsaw Man: The Reze Arc movie, season 2, and watch order — the spoiler-free guide

Do you want to discover Chainsaw Man without getting lost between the series, the film, and the manga — and, above all, without getting spoiled? You are in the right place. Here is the exact order...

Bleach Bankai: The 10 Most Powerful, the Definitive Ranking (2026)

Zanka no Tachi, Tensa Zangetsu, Ichibē's brush... Our ranking of the ten most powerful bankai in Bleach, with supporting criteria and updated for the final arc currently airing.