Last weekend was a straight-up blast! The Saturday AM team packed up and made their way to the Big Apple for Anime NYC 2025.
We rolled in with the dream team: Morganne Walker, JR De Bard, Whyt Manga, Raymond Brown, Austin Harvey-Younis, and of course, CEO Frederick L. Jones.
Saturday AM Booth & Big Announcements
We set up shop with our own booth stacked with books, exclusive prints, custom art from our creators, and a sneak peek at our upcoming video game with SON STUDIOS: Battle Manga.
And if that wasn’t enough, we dropped a bombshell announcement about the voice cast for our heroes: Anairis Quiñones as Cast from Clock Striker and Alejandro Saab as Sano from Apple Black.
We even shared details on how YOU can audition to become a voice actor for one of our heroes!
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We’re cooking with fire here and can’t wait to reveal more about the game, including our upcoming roster of in-game characters. Stay tuned!
Sponsoring the American Manga Awards 2025
That was just one highlight of the weekend. Saturday AM was proud to be a sponsor of the American Manga Awards 2025. With JR De Bard’s recent win, this sponsorship carried extra meaning for us and our community.
The Release of Making Manga
We didn’t stop there! Fans at Anime NYC got exclusive deals, including the release of our long-awaited sequel to How to Draw Diverse Manga.
Our new book, Making Manga: The Saturday AM Way, features contributions from top creators like Whyt Manga, JR De Bard, Fred Tornager, and Issaka Galadima. Inside, we dive into topics like black hairstyles and facial features, representing different body types, and respectfully creating diverse character designs.
But that’s just the start. Making Manga continues our mission of providing fresh perspectives from global manga creators and industry pros.
What’s Inside Making Manga
Aside from step-by-step guides, the book gives detailed breakdowns of constructing page layouts, pitching your manga, printing your manga, developing your story, and even completing a manga from start to finish with insights from Clock Striker and Apple Black.
You’ll also find exclusive interviews with printers, distributors, librarians, comic book professionals, journalists, and more. If you’re an aspiring mangaka looking for a “How To” book that’s real, diverse, and professional — you need to check out Making Manga: The Saturday AM Way.
Battle Manga Panel with Frederick L. Jones
The man himself, Frederick L. Jones, also hosted a panel diving deep into our upcoming Battle Manga game. The excitement in the room was unreal — and yes, the game is headed to consoles near you!
Check out the video of the panel below:
What the Team Had to Say
The entire team couldn’t have been happier with Anime NYC 2025, and they had plenty to share about their experience.
“Our best show to date! New York was spectacular, can’t wait to return.”
— Whyt Manga“The show felt like a family reunion of sorts. Seeing my AM family again and the fans was awesome. Can’t wait for the next show.”
— Raymond Brown“It was an absolute pleasure to see all the fans—new and old—excited to see Saturday AM! I hope to do it again with our amazing team in the future!”
— Austin Harvey-Younis“After a decade, it never ceases to amaze us that our fans—like our team and our manga heroes—come in every size, skin color, and cultural background. New York is truly a second home for the World’s MOST DIVERSE MANGA brand and it was an honor to return with so many manga, our video game announcement, prints, and a sneak peek of our upcoming title.”
— Frederick L. Jones“Always a blast seeing my Saturday AM family and meeting our fans in the amazing New York City! Anime NYC was not only a fun adventure but a testament to what we do and how we continue to impact the industry!”
— Morganne Walker“Having met the Saturday AM crew at Anime NYC in 2017, it was so cool getting to be on the other side of the table! We saw so much support this year, it was crazy! Can’t wait for next time. WE LOVE YOU NEW YORK!”
— JR De Bard
Until Next Time, New York
A big shoutout to our team for coming together and making this weekend such a huge success. We know these kinds of events are no small feat, and we couldn’t have done it without the hard work of our creators, staff, and supporters.
Thank you to The American Manga Awards, Anime NYC, our publisher Quarto, and most importantly, all of you amazing fans for making this weekend unforgettable.
Anime NYC is truly a convention like no other, and we can’t wait to be back!
👉 Don’t forget to check out the incredible titles from our Saturday AM creators, and if you’re an aspiring mangaka, pick up our newest guide: Making Manga: The Saturday AM Way.
