PEN America Says Popular Manga Series Like Attack on Titan, Fire Force, and One Piece Face Growing School Book Bans in the US
Popular manga series, including Attack on Titan, Fire Force, One Piece, and Naruto, are facing increasing restrictions in American schools, according to PEN America. In findings published on October 8, 2026, the free-expression organization highlighted how Japanese manga and graphic novels have become frequent targets of school book bans despite their popularity among young readers. The report identifies manga creators Atsushi Ohkubo, Hajime Isayama, Rumiko Takahashi, and Yusei Matsui among the authors whose works were targeted during the 2025–2026 school…
