• The American Manga Awards, organized by the Japan Society of New York, have announced their inaugural winners. The awards recognize outstanding manga series published in English in the United States and Canada. The winning titles include DRCL. Midnight Children, Delicious in Dungeon, and several other acclaimed series.

• DRCL. Midnight Children, a supernatural mystery series by Asumiko Nakamura, was awarded the Grand Prize. The series follows a high school student who can see the spirits of the dead and gets caught up in a mystery involving a serial killer. The award recognizes the series' compelling storytelling and unique visual style.

• Delicious in Dungeon, a fantasy adventure manga by Ryōko Kui, won the Best Comedy/Slice of Life Award. The series follows a group of adventurers who decide to cook and eat the monsters they encounter in a dungeon, blending humor, fantasy, and culinary elements. The award highlights the series' creativity and engaging narrative.