The May issue of Akita Shoten’s Mystery Bonita magazine unveiled exciting news for manga readers: writer Saji Komori and artist Kana Masaya, the creative team behind Existential Unplugged, are launching a brand-new series titled Hōkago Chrono Switch (After School Chrono Switch). The one-shot announcement promises a visually striking debut with a 47-page first chapter and […]
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Nanana’s Buried Treasure Author Kazuma Ōtorino & Kagekaku Launch New Manga
Hero’s Inc.’s HERO’S Web has announced a sweet-looking new fantasy manga: Warui Majo no Hiroi Ko (A Girl Raised by the “Evil” Witch), written by Kazuma Ōtorino with art by Kagekaku. The series, confirmed on April 2 via the site’s official X account, follows a young girl adopted by an “evil” witch who leaves the […]
Kanata Yoshino (Bloody Brat) Launches New Manga
Kodansha’s Comic Days platform recently launched Kanata Yoshino’s intriguing new manga series, Yamai wa Ke kara – Shinri-shi Dōman no Sōdan-shitsu – (Illness Comes from the Supernatural – Psychologist Dōman’s Counseling Room -) on March 22. Blending psychological mystery with supernatural elements, the series immediately stands out for its premise: a psychologist who specializes in […]
GlobalComix Adds 1,500 Kodansha Manga to Gold Library
Digital comics hub GlobalComix has made a major expansion to its catalog, adding more than 1,500 Kodansha manga volumes to Gold members’ libraries at no extra cost. This move follows an earlier wave of additions and signals a push to make high-profile Japanese manga more widely available through subscription-based access as well as à la […]
naked ape Duo Launches New Manga April 14
New manga alert: acclaimed duo naked ape are returning with a brand-new supernatural series titled Otto ga Shinikaketa Node, Ano Yo ni Tsuremodoshi ni Itta Hanashi ~Shinigami Guide to Meikai e, Tamashii no Kyūshutsu Mission~ (The Story of How My Husband Was at the Gates of Death, So I Went to the Afterlife to Get […]
The Bugle Call: Song of War Manga Moves to Jump SQ.Rise
The Bugle Call: Song of War (Sensō Kyōshitsu) — the dark, war-torn manga by Mozuku Sora and Higoro Tōmori — is changing course. In a recent announcement published in the May issue of Jump SQ., Shueisha revealed the series will end its current serialization in Jump Square and move to the seasonal Jump SQ. RISE […]
Kazuhiko Shimamoto’s “Tagiru” Vampire-Idol Manga Ends in 3 Chapters
This week brought bittersweet news for readers of Weekly Shonen Sunday: veteran mangaka Kazuhiko Shimamoto’s Vampire-Idol Tagiru is slated to end in three chapters. The announcement confirms that the run which began in May 2025 is approaching its finale, with collected volumes already rolling out and the next volume scheduled for release. Below we break […]
K Manga Adds “The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life” & More
Two fresh entries have arrived on K Manga’s roster, and both are carrying strong anime momentum: Gyōmuyōmochi’s light-novel adaptation The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life and Takuma Yokota’s rom-com The Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the Short Skirt. One title leans into a cheeky, overpowered fantasy premise while the […]
Manga Mavericks Licenses Hana Ikuta’s Oni & Dawn and Minami Q‑ta’s Ball & Chain
Manga Mavericks shook up the spring convention circuit with a pair of standout licensing announcements at Anime Boston: Hana Ikuta’s spirited historical‑GL mashup Oni & Dawn: Bakumatsu High School Girls (Bakumatsu Joshi Kōsei: Oni to Yoake) and Minami Q‑ta’s mature, introspective Ball & Chain. Both titles promise strong queer representation, thoughtful character work, and distinctive […]
Yen Press Licenses Fate Rewinder, Fate/Prototype: Fragments of Sky Silver & 6 More Manga
Yen Press surprised fans at Sakura-Con with a major October 2026 slate of English manga licenses, bringing a diverse mix of epic fantasy, slice-of-life charm, classic franchise retellings, and bite-sized spooky fun. From time-bending detectives to a full-color retelling of Elden Ring’s battles, this lineup offers something for longtime manga readers and newcomers alike. Below […]









