Crunchyroll & Kodansha Expansion, Baki-Dou Return: Weekly Anime & Manga News Roundup (June 8, 2026)

Welcome to the weekly roundup of the biggest news hitting the anime and manga world! Today, we look at library expansions, streaming premier updates, and what to expect on book store shelves later this month.

Crunchyroll Expands Digital Manga Library with Kodansha Partnership

In a massive update on June 8, 2026, Crunchyroll announced a major expansion of its digital manga library, bringing 24 popular titles from Kodansha to its platform. As Kodansha's legendary series Fairy Tail celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, the catalog update comes at a perfect time for fans.

Highlights of the new Kodansha additions include:

• Fairy Tail (Celebrating its 20th Anniversary)

• Ajin: Demi-Human

• Initial D

• Land of the Lustrous

This expansion provides digital manga subscribers with a vast library of classic and contemporary masterpieces directly integrated within the Crunchyroll app ecosystem.

Baki-Dou: The Invincible Samurai Part 2 Hits Netflix on June 18

Get ready for another round of high-octane martial arts action! Netflix has locked in June 18, 2026 for the release of BAKI-DOU: The Invincible Samurai Part 2.

This second part will feature 12 all-new episodes detailing Baki Hanma’s confrontation with prehistoric and legendary adversaries. Fans of the franchise can expect Netflix's signature high-tier action animation and brutal battles that have made the series a staple of modern action anime.

HIDIVE Focuses on Classics

HIDIVE has released its streaming line-up details for the remainder of June 2026, revealing an exciting focus on reviving "forgotten" classic series from the legendary Tatsunoko Production. This move aims to appeal to old-school retro anime enthusiasts, restoring classic narratives for the modern streaming era.

Upcoming Mid-June Manga Releases

Physical print releases are also packing a punch this month. Publishers like VIZ Media, Seven Seas, and Yen Press are rolling out highly-anticipated sequels:

• Dandadan Vol. 19 — Continuing the chaotic sci-fi occult comedy.

• Fly Me to the Moon Vol. 32 — Continuing the wholesome slice-of-life romance.

• Aoashi 3-in-1 Edition 01 — The soccer phenomenon hits a new format.

• Ascendance of a Bookworm (Part 4) Vol. 4 — Perfect for light novel readers.