Anime Expo 2026: Manga News Roundup
Throughout the weekend of Anime Expo, manga publisher panels announced multiple new manga licenses for release in 2027 and beyond. From the most unexpected with surprise publisher news and deluxe reprint releases to the general updates on expanded offerings on digital online manga subscription services.
Thursday, July 2
Square Enix Manga & Books
Square Enix licensed eight manga and two books, including several titles currently available on the MANGA UP! app.
Not Quite Love by Daisuke Hagiwara
- April 2027
In a twist of fate, high schooler Umi Sayama finds herself moving in with the Hiroi family next door. There's just one problem—their son, Sho, is her childhood crush, eight years her senior, and it's been years since she last saw him. Just as she's wondering if seeing him again will be the meet-cute romance that will change her life, she finds out that the honor student that she once admired has been transformed into a scruffy manga artist. Though she can't quite shake her old feelings, Umi is certain—it's more than a first crush, but it's definitely not love.
My Classmate James by yutaka
- February 2027
High schooler Mutsumi struggles to express herself—so much so that she's given up on talking altogether. In class, she freezes up and says nothing when the teacher calls on her to read out passages from the textbook. So what happens when an international transfer student who doesn't speak a word of Japanese sits down at the desk next to hers? If she can't express herself in Japanese, how could she possibly do it in English? But...what if he's the one person who can understand her?
Inuta: My Canine Classmate by Mo-suke Mattaku
- January 2027
Inukai sits right next to the prettiest girl in class, Inuta—who tends to look and act like a dog! From cutely greeting her classmates to adorably eating lunch, Inuta exudes endless charm. Of course, Inukai is ready to lend a hand to Inuta as they spend their school lives together. Meanwhile, Saruta sits next to the most popular boy in class, catlike Nekoyanagi. Can Saruta get the better of the furred classmates who always seem to beat him? There's no telling what'll happen next when high school's gone to the dogs!
Daughter of the Dragon God by Ume Koshida
- March 2027
The dragon god is like a father to Yatori, an orphaned girl who lives and works at his shrine. One day, the emperor's son Toyokitsu, who bears the same golden eyes as the dragon god, arrives in search of the deity. On the way to meet the god, they are attacked by a tiger god enshrouded with a strange black mist. After the fight, Yatori touches a mirror shard she finds next to the tiger. In an instant, a malevolent being manifests and leaves a curse mark on her cheek, vowing to use her as its host until she restores its power.
Supervillain Boy by Koume Fujichika
- February 2027
Ten years ago, a mysterious meteorite fell on the metropolis of New Canaan. Some who survived the impact were granted superpowers, and one young citizen was set on a path to legendary infamy!Eta Yodaka is a fourteen-year-old orphan whose sole companion is a hulking demon that only he can see. Surrounded by bumbling “heroes” and petty crooks in his disaster-stricken city, Eta dreams of standing above the herd as a mighty, solitary supervillain. But when he finally awakens his latent powers on a field trip gone wrong, will they be enough to turn his delusions of grandeur into reality?
Overpowered and Underpaid: An OP Swordmaster Turns Hit Streamer by Genkotsu Kumano, Ryūshi Tajima (original character design), Jojo Ueyama (art)
- April 2027
With a heavy sigh, Makoto Tanaka begins another tedious day of work. It's been a decade since deadly dungeons popped up all over the world, and exploring them has become his full-time job. He sets up a camera to record himself per company protocol before doing what he does best: slaying high-rank monsters with minimal effort. Only this time, he's inadvertently streaming his exploits to the general public. And once Tanaka's audience grows to over a hundred million, his life will change whether he likes it or not!
KasuRich by Gojiai
- March 2027
It's no exaggeration to say that college student Mikado Kasuga's sole reason to live is his favorite streamer, Zurich. But as Zurich gains popularity, Mikado starts to feel like Zurich is no longer his alone, a delusion that only sends his hyperfixation into overdrive. After all, he's the only one who truly understands his ultimate fave!
But what he doesn't know is that on the other side of the screen, Zurich (a.k.a. Rihito Nakahara) is just as obsessed with his long-time follower Mikado, even going so far as to cyberstalk him! When streamer and fan finally meet offline, what new shape will their codependency morph into?
Tamagawa, Is That You? by Ume Matsutake, Komikan Matsumoto (art)
- January 2027
When famous porn actress Yuri Miyama announced her shocking retirement, Shikishima, a convenience store manager and superfan, fell into despair. One day, a woman named Tamagawa, who looks just like Yuri, comes to interview for a part-time job at his store! Shikishima is desperate to find out if she is who he thinks she is but knows he can't ask her directly. In order to uncover Tamagawa's potential secret identity, he and his other porn-loving co-worker come up with one absurd plan after another... Just who is Tamagawa, really?
Manga Mavericks
Manga Mavericks licensed three titles, including a vintage shojo series in a deluxe edition, quirky full color indie manga, and a series that received an anime adaptation in 2015.
Motionless by Quick Obake
208 pages, $19.99 USD
February 23rd, 2027
ISBN 9781968054717
Make merriment, myth, and more while motionless.
Illustrated by Quick Obake, known in Japan as the mangaka who pioneered "GIF Manga" in which characters move between panels, this collection of short stories perfectly encapsulates all of life's fun little eccentricities.
Simple artwork belies outrageous stories with a motion all their own. From building a ladder to the moon to going on an adventure for tasty ramen, kicking back and getting motionless has never been more fun.
The Sword of Paros by Kaoru Kurimoto (story), Yumiko Igarashi (art)
Deluxe Edition
580 pages, $54.99 USD
April 27th, 2027
ISBN 9781968054588
The legends that speak of the Sword of Paros say that it can bestow either prosperity or ruin on its kingdom...depending on the heart of its wielder.
The kingdom's current princess, the beautiful yet resentful Elminia, laments being treated as a soulless tool simply for being born in a woman's body.
Accompanied by Count Yulias, Elminia rides as far away from the kingdom’s politics as possible. One day, Elminia meets a beautiful young girl named Fiona, and their lives and the kingdom are changed forever.
Hero Company by Kazuhiko Shimamoto
Omnibus (Vol 1-2)
400 pages, $24.99 USD
June 29th, 2027
ISBN 9781968054601
At a time where heroism has become no different than any other day at the office, one young man stands for the people...
The year is 20XX, and a global recession has swept through the lands. One company, however, has seemingly remained unaffected by the sinking economy. Namely, Hero Company Inc.! They’re an organization that works by night to protect the lives of ordinary civilians...as long as their missions remain within tight profit margins and fit within their strict business guidelines.
Enter Ginga Amano, a passionate rookie who still holds strong to the ideals of heroism despite them being completely at odds with the strict office culture that’s come to dominate the field. He dreams of following in his father’s footsteps at Hero Company Inc., but can he truly uphold his sense of justice when reality demands that he ignore the people’s pleas to make it to his interview on time?
Mahjong Pros
Mahjong Pros joined Manga Mavericks on stage at their panel to announce two new manga licenses along with other books. They also have several other mahjong manga on preorder on their website.
Golden Sakura by Sayaka Okada (story), Kazuo Maekawa (art)
~208 pages
November 2026
Broke, betrayed, and buried under $50,000 of debt, failed pro Mahjong Player Takuya Saotome takes one last gamble: crossdress as Sakura Shindou and enter the women's professional mahjong scene.
Written by pro player Sayaka Okada and drawn by the legendary Kazuo Maekawa also known for his Ace Attorney manga series, Golden Sakura is a sharp mahjong drama about revenge, reinvention, and the brutal gap between talent and success.
Maetel of the Glassy Sea by Katakei (art), Yoshiki Suda (story)
~208 pages
November 2026
Akina Mizuhara's first love was film. As a college student chasing a future in movies, she studied abroad in Portland and came face to face with a painful question: what if loving something is not enough to make it your life? Then she found mahjong: a game with the same drama, tension, and emotional pull she had always searched for on screen.
Maetel of the Glassy Sea follows Mizuhara from private doubt to the M.League spotlight, through marriage, rivalry, team glory, losing streaks, MVP pressure, and the fight to keep moving forward as U-NEXT Pirates' "Noble Female Pirate."
Kodansha USA
Kodansha announced 12 manga titles along with a Witch Hat Atelier light novel and CLAMP Official Artbook COLOR GOLD 1989–2024.
Fatale Game by Battan
Spring 2027
“If it means that I can read your work again, I'll even chase you to the ends of the earth.” Seri Tainaka, writing under the pen name Nanakusa, is a mid-career manga artist living in the shadow of her only one-hit-wonder. Her series “To Hell and Back” was adored by fans, but despite now being a ten-year veteran, her successes ended there. So when Seri is told that she is being assigned a new editor, it only fuels her insecurities. When Seri meets the quirky Sumire Futami, she's both creeped out and captivated by the strange and overly forthright woman, who claims she'd go to hell and back to make her a success again. But just when Seri starts to think she and Futami might be an unstoppable duo, she meets the other manga artists Futami is assigned to, and a dangerous game of jealousy, envy, and femme fatales begins. It turns out that Futami has no qualms about going back and forth between which of her artists capture her attention the most, and they'll stop at nothing to win the number one spot in their fickle editor's heart!
The Chronicles of Leënde by Rei Tasaki, Nezu Usugumo
212 pages, $14.95
Feb 23, 2027
ISBN 9781647296544
Facing a political marriage with a much older man, fiſteen-year-old aristocrat Julia Schreiber convinces her father Victor—a commanding knight and beloved hero—to first take her on a journey to Leënde, a magical land whose people are dying from a mysterious illness. There she meets Tristan, a beautiful but aloof archer who seems to be keeping some secrets of his own. All too soon, however, dark machinations threaten to upend this idyllic adventure and throw Julia into a fight beyond her wildest dreams…
The Serenade of Spring Thunder by Nikki Asada
Spring 2027
Elite ninja Kagaribi, as beautiful and sultry as he is deadly, has wooed more women to complete his missions than he can count. To him, love is no more than a weapon…and a disease. His next task: seduce and steal away Rindo, a cloistered princess said to have inherited the awesome power of a dragon god. Little do s he know, this conquest will need more than a little su ar to go down—if she doesn't take him down first.
Myther by Teki Yatsuda
$14.99
Jan 19, 2027
ISBN 9798888779361
It is the near future, and the night sky over Tokyo glitters with LED light. One of the screens, five stories high, shows a woman tucking a device behind her ear. A voice makes a promise. “Want to become a new you? Meet MYTHER the device that will design your perfect self and make all your dreams come true.”
Meanwhile, inside one of these buildings, someone is committing a savage and inexplicable murder.
The shining land of Japan is full of beautiful people, thanks some would say to Ideva, the company that developed the Myther. Representing the forefront of AI technology, this curved piece of metal contains a custom-built neural interface designed to help you become the ideal version of yourself, and eliminate the weaknesses that are holding you back. But it's become clear that something is going wrong, and Kyo, an agent with the top-secret National Special Intelligence Office, has been assigned to unravel a series of bloody deaths that all seem to revolve around the device that has changed his world. Yet how can anyone protect the public when all the powers that be want to do is cover it up, and everyone's loyalty is in question…?
Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun: Devilish Tales—Kalego’s Story by Osamu Nishi
Spring 2027
Years before he became one of the most feared teachers at Babyls, Kalego Naberius was himself a student at the school for demons, dealing with a very big problem. For some reason, his schoolmates keep mistaking him for the shadowy figure picking off unruly students one by one—and trying to pay him back for the beatings. Not the type to sit and wait, Kalego and his classmate Balam start searching for the real culprit, only to find themselves in a cat-and-mouse game of demonic proportions…!
Historié by Hitoshi Iwaaki
Hardcover (contains vol 1-2)
Spring 2027
Aſter shocking the world with Parasyte, Hitoshi Iwaaki returned with a series he'd been aching to tackle since before his professional manga debut. A historical epic set in ancient times, Historié tells the story of Eumenes, a young man with quick wits and a vast destiny to fulfill. In time, he'll become a famed army commander and personal secretary to Alexander the Great. But the road to glory is fraught with danger.
Interstellar Violin by Kazuto Mihara
192 pages, $14.95
March 2, 2027
ISBN 1647296285
Unable to fit in at his new school or bring himself to pick up the violin he's studied for years, Yoshida does his best to simply muddle through life—until the day a curious new girl named Satella simply appears in the middle of music class. No one else, however, seems to notice her arrival, much less find this sudden, unexplained addition to their class roster unusual. Who is this strange new soul, and what does she want? One thing's for sure: aſter making first contact, Yoshida's world will never be the same…
Manga Lover by Kou Fumimura
Spring 2027
Yanai, a successful manga editor, is in Shinjuku to research the lives of youth who hang out around Kabukicho, when a girl suddenly grabs him by the shirt. Misumi lives in a manga cafe, cleans a love hotel for what little ash she has, and spends all her time devouring manga—but now she's started writing it, and wants Yanai to take a look. He's dismissive at first, until he finally reads it and discovers she has real, if unpolished, talent. He offers to be her editor, but gets more than he bargained for when this almost feral girl suddenly takes up residence in his apartment! Her desperation and fixation are at total odds with the professional world he knows, jolting him out of his normal routine and opening his eyes to what manga is really about.
Dig It by Yoshidamaru
Spring 2027
Thrilling matches, a memorable ensemble, and the drive to push past limits will have fans of Haikyu!, Blue Lock, and Medalist cheering for more. As the son of a former star player on Japan’s national volleyball team, Gaku Shishiya has spent his volleyball career striving—and failing—to be an ace hitter like his father. The tension between them hits breaking point when a promising player on Gaku’s middle school team becomes his father’s new mentee, and as payback for the betrayal, Gaku aims to reinvent himself as a hitter’s ultimate nemesis: the libero, a defensive specialist. With his high school career just beginning, can Gaku truly rise above the legacy that nearly destroyed him…?
Blaze of Flesh and Blood by honomi
210 pages, $14.95
Jan 12, 2027
ISBN 9781647296629
Physician Roger Baldwin, a member of one of the five great houses, is forced on pain of death to transplant a Philosopher's Stone into a human heart—and aſter 10 failed attempts, he finally succeeds! At the age of 18, the recipient, Mahoro Baldwin, is sent to the Lowen Royal Officers Academy to study magic, and to discover the fate of his adoptive brother and bosom friend Siegfried.
But when he arrives on the Isle of Crimson, he soon realizes he has much more to learn than a few spells. At once intimidated and fascinated by the gorgeous upperclassmen Noah St. Johns, Mahoro is drawn ever deeper into a web of intrigue and attraction that he barely comprehends…
This magic academy drama unfolds in a gothic fantasy kingdom simmering with class conflict and sexual tension…
The epic manga adaptation of the popular light novel begins here!
Drawn Deep by Suji Hanabusa
160 pages, $14.95
Apr 06, 2027
ISBN 9781647296131
Feeling like a fish out of water aſter moving to his mother's sleepy seaside hometown, Yukiya is on his own one day when he hears agonizing moans coming from a secluded cove by the shore. Ignoring locals' warnings about the so-called murderous monster said to haunt the sea, he goes to investigate and finds a beautiful young man in pain. The man, though unable to speak, seems to have the power to transform into all sorts of animals and sizes and quickly shrinks himself into a boy of Yukiya's stature. A sweet relationship soon begins to blossom between the two lonely souls, but little do s Yukiya know, this beautiful creature is hiding dark, hideous secret…
Osamu Tezuka’s Phoenix Deluxe Edition by Osamu Tezuka
Hardcover
672 Pages, $49.99
Mar 16, 2027
ISBN 9798900740089
From the premiere of Astro Boy on television in 1963 to the release of Buddha, Princess Knight, Dororo, Black Jack, and other English editions in the 21st century, Americans have become familiar with the vast breadth of Osamu Tezuka’s stunning career, over which he produced more than 150,000 pages of comics.
Yet the most conspicuous omission from Tezuka’s English catalog has long been the series he considered his magnum opus, one he worked on and reworked from the 1950s until his death in 1989: Phoenix. Known as Hi no tori (“firebird”) in Japanese, this meta-series—inspired by Tezuka’s omnivorous appetite for Asian folklore, American science fiction, Russian ballet and animation, and anything he he found fascinating—leaps through extremes of time and space, encompassing exciting action and experimental suspense, stark philosophy and intimate drama.
Tying it all together are the recurring “actors” of Tezuka’s “Star System”; themes of mortality, legacy, love, and ego; and the titular bird herself: at times a mythical being living in a volcano, at others a spiritual presence in deep space, always a mystery.
Ink Pop
Ink Pop licensed a cozy slice of life manga that received an anime adaptation in 2024.
My Neighbor Yokai by noho
256 Pages, $10.99
Apr 13, 2027
ISBN 9798217116027
Available in softcover & hardcover
Yokai, Japanese creatures of myth, come to life in this cozy series following a talking cat and his neighborhood friends.
Welcome to a town where people and all sorts of spirits and monsters live together in harmony! When Buchio the cat suddenly sprouts a second tail, becoming a talking cat spirit, he decides to learn more about the yokai that are his neighbors and master his new powers.
Friday, July 3
BluPetal
BluPetal announced 2 new titles including their first BL! All of their series are available for preorder on their website (regular or signed bookplate version). They will be handling the English marketing for Kaiosha's BL label, Gush Comics.
Last Heaven by Masashi Kumamoto
$14.99 USD
Fall 2026
Akira is the son and heir of a yakuza family, living under the protection of two former assassins his late father employed. When a threat from within forces him into danger, the charged dynamic between Akira and his guardians turns into something far more complicated. A tense, darkly romantic Boys' Love thriller from the & Emo imprint.
The Black World is Dyed in White Chalk by Raika Suzumi
$14.99 USD
Fall 2026
After a facial scar leaves her shunned and withdrawn, Mishiro's only comfort is painting. Everything changes when she meets Kuroe, an upperclassman with her own quiet sorrows, and the two begin to find their way toward each other through the art of blackboard murals. A tender Girls' Love story about trauma, creativity, and the bonds that bring us back to life, from the orSiS imprint.
GUSH Comics
GUSH COMICS will be releasing 12 BL titles according to a handout at their industry panel. They plan on releasing 2 titles per month digitally on various platforms including Google Play, Coolmic, Kobo, and Renta.
The Wolf Wants to Be Attacked by Nozomu Hiiragi
I want to do it right away, so can I make the first move?
This is a pure love story between two wild dudes, a band member who's an innocent crybaby and a beast-like hot guy with a high sex drive.
"Don't be so greedy. Who's the one doing the attacking here?"
Ryu, a cool and handsome guy, is earnestly in love with Shingo, a guitarist in a popular rock band and a student at the same university. Ryu wants to thank Shingo for crying over his grandmother's death, but Ryu isn't very good with his words and accidentally confesses his feelings instead. They begin dating and while Ryu immediately wants to have sex, he's also baffled by how kind and physically affectionate Shingo is with him!
Fateful Love Meter by Kaoruko Miyama
The scariest guy in school is cute because he likes me so much!
A love story between the delinquent (?) everyone fears and the school's Prince Charming which will have your heart pounding and your emotions overflowing!
"The balloons tell me how you feel."
Shizuki, a former celebrity and the school's prince charming, has a problem. He can see balloons above people's heads and understand their emotions from the balloons' shapes. One day, Shizuki is chased by a fan and is rescued by Shinozuka, rumored to be the school's biggest delinquent. Shinozuka, who has actually been a fan of Shizuki for a long time, has the biggest and shiniest balloon Shizuki has ever seen. Confused but happy to receive such genuine affection, Shizuki gradually grows closer...
I Will Go to See You Again Tomorrow by Furu Kumayuki
August 2026
University student Saku longs to have a fairytale romance, but even though he has no trouble getting with girls, they all break up with him for the same reason: he doesn’t make their heart flutter at all! And then there’s Misumi, the university’s resident heartthrob who’s wildly popular with thegirls, and who’s taken a sudden interest in Saku. He doesn’t laugh at Saku’s fantasies andlistens to them sincerely, and if Saku is nearby, he’ll go to him without fail. Misumi seems to always say or do the right things that make his own heart start to flutter a little, so Saku starts to look to him for tips and techniques on how to make his fairytale romance come true. But before he knows it, he’s suddenly falling in love with Misumi instead…?!
Source: MU
Tailor and Rich Heir by Kamome Oshima
August 2026
Since he was a child, Takamiya has had a one-sided love for Katayama, the owner of a small tailor-made clothing store. With the age difference between them, Takamiya does not expect his feelings to be reciprocated, but he decides to make a declaration of his love anyway... and is bluntly rejected by Katayama! But Takamiya does not intend to give up. With his stubbornness, will he succeed in melting the heart of the reluctant tailor?
Source: MU
Sunny Orange by Yu Chitose
September 2026
Nanami, a first-year high-school student, is on track to taking supplementary exams due to his poor grades. In the art-prep room at school, he runs into Takanashi–a big shot senior who placed 3rd in the national-level mock tests-and pleads and forces him into helping him out with his studies. An attractive person with the kind of aura that makes him unapproachable. However, Nanami is drawn to his gentle and compassionate side and the smile senpai rarely shows anyone. –––But this relationship has a deadline. And Nanami, eager to know more about senpai, will…?
Source: MU
Flower and Bunny by Chiaki Kashima
September 2026
Hana to Usagi - Our delivery service's regular customer, Aizawa-san in room 411, is always wearing a rabbit head… Why is he wearing something like that in the first place? Pervert? Everyday he sends or receives delivery but you can’t see his face, and he’s almost mute, there’s nothing scarier than this. But one day, still wearing the rabbit head, he grabbed tightly onto my arm, “T-thank you, I’ll see you again tomorrow…” Saying it in such an embarrassed way- My heart beats so fast.
Source: MU
all I think about is… by Sangatsu Masao
October 2026
Yuuki has had an unrequited love for his friend Hiroya ever since high school time. Hiroya always has a girlfriend, and as a man, Yuuki knows himself out of Hiroya’s romantic target pool and so he just can’t confess. He planned to stay as a good friend forever. One day, he drank with Youichi, the only one who knows about his love, but the next morning he woke up to Hiroya kneeling before him! Apparently they did it under the drink’s influence, but Yuuki didn’t have any memory at all…?
Source: MU
We will surely have a happy ending by Mitsuaki Asou
October 2026
Having barely escaped being killed before birth by his parents, he thinks he’s used up a lifetime worth of good luck... Sumire, a bartender who attracts only good-for-nothing men, has given up on happiness. Estranged from his parents, he should have gotten used to being alone... But a distant relative who’s a university student, Yuushin, comes to spend some time with him, and Yuushin’s feelings for Sumire grow stronger and stronger...
Source: MU
I’m a Powerful Main Character With a Cheat But Was Charmed and Joined the Dark Side, Where the Last Boss Attacked Me. by Seina Anji
November 2026
When I woke up, I found myself in a game world.
I was supposed to have fallen asleep while playing a game during an all-nighter, but I was reincarnated in the world of a fantasy school RPG (?).
He was supposed to enjoy his cheat-level status and the life of an “Ore-TUEEE” hero, but he found out that fighting was impossible for the weak-minded Towa!
After thinking about it, he tries to subdue Last Boss Filia with his “charm” without fighting, but because of his total focus on “charm,” he ends up being more powerful than Towa expected...?
Source: MU
The Wolf Wants to Be Attacked 2 by Nozomu Hiiragi
November 2026
"I think I like you more than I thought."
Shingo, a college student and guitarist in a popular rock band, and Ryu, a cool and handsome student in the welfare studies department, have officially become a couple.
Ryu is bewildered by Shingo's affection, who is sincere and kind despite his frivolous appearance, but he savors the joy of his first love and his first gift of a spare key. He thought their cohabitation life would be filled with pampering, but then—!?
Tailor and Rich Heir 2 by Kamome Oshima
December 2026
Shuichiro Takamiya, the son of a wealthy family, has been secretly in love with the man he's had for years: Akira Katayama, the owner of the bespoke suit shop "Tailor Katayama" and a man with a strange kind of charm. Thanks to Shuichiro's passionate advances, he's managed to get Katayama to have sex with him, but whether they're actually "dating" is debatable... Just then, Terashima, Katayama's former colleague and a rising young talent, appears before Katayama from England—!? A turbulent beginning awaits in the long-awaited second volume!!
The seesaw game of distorted love by Chiaki Kashima
December 2026
Inspector Sudo is known for always succeeding in retriewing the items stolen by the notorious thief Grey, a master of disquise, who is able to steal the goods even though he sends the police a notice on what he intends to steal beforehand. How is Sudo able to get the stolen items back from this evasive burglar?
Source: MU
Yen Press
Yen Press licensed six manga and two light novels.
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Define by Hiroyuki Kitazume, SUNRISE (original concept)
A new take on a legendary series by Gundam franchise director and animator Hiroyuki Kitazume!
Char Aznable, once the most iconic ace for the enemy in the previous war, is now a Federation soldier going by a different name. When the theft of a new Gundam leads him to cross paths with a Newtype boy named Kamille, their meeting sparks a conflict between the anti-government AEUG and the Federation's brutally oppressive faction known as the Titans...
The 11th Cat Is Nene! by Harikamo
Pointy ears, check. Furry tail, check! Here goes nothing—Nene’s life as a cat starts now!
A meek little mouse from the rodent island of Konoshima, Nene smuggled herself into the land of catfolk and arrived at Rairai Teahouse looking for work…but found it already staffed by ten older cat girls! Surrounded by pretty faces, sharp claws, and even sharper eyes, Nene’s ready to give work all she’s got—after all, she can’t afford to be one paw out of place!
Planarian Humans by Hajime Taguchi (original story), Hiromu Kitano
Yuu Kaneko has lived his whole life on a small, peaceful island, and he wants nothing more than to leave it behind for Tokyo and the big-city life. But one day, that peace is shattered when his fellow islanders are mysteriously infected and start to tear one another apart! Those afflicted regenerate at inhuman speeds, even growing back severed limbs, and nothing seems capable of stopping them. As the numbers swell, how are the few left unaffected going to survive…?
The Lowly Elf Is the Blackhearted King's Plaything by samesuke
Long ago, demons and humans established a peace treaty and vowed to live in harmony. When Fouchen, ruler of the human kingdom Zenobi, arrives at an intertribal exchange, he finds a rookie demon soldier named Walt absentmindedly gazing at butterflies…The soldier's distinctly un-demonic nature fascinates Fouchen, who decides to bring Walt to his castle! But this king has always gotten everything he ever wanted—will his newest plaything meet the same fate as all the others?
Takane-san and Arashi-chan by Nauchi
When quiet, offbeat Takane rescued her lively classmate Arashi from a boy creeping on her, she fully intended to keep to herself. Time after time, Arashi offered to do something in return as thanks, but Takane refused at every turn…Yet little by little, she grew to enjoy having that ray of sunshine in her life. Now, they spend every day together as girlfriends—and Takane can never get enough of the adorable, flustered look on Arashi's face when she flirts back with her!
Chihaya Re:Start! by Hollow Takeuchi
Chihaya Sakurazaka's got one thing that sets her apart—her legs are as fast as the wind! When Mio Koshimizu introduced her to track and field in middle school, a whole new world opened for Chihaya. Before she and Mio went to different high schools, they swore to be rivals for life and meet again in an inter-high tournament. But when the time finally comes, something unexpected brings Chihaya's ambitions to a screeching halt...
Ize Press
Ize Press licensed three manhwa for print. These series are also available to read on Lezhin, Tapas, and WEBTOON.
Legroom by Dacto
Full Color
January 2027
Gitae Song wakes up locked in a windowless room with no memory of how he got there, and with one of his legs cut off. What keeps him from thinking it’s all some feverish nightmare is Jihun Cha, the man who brings him three meals a day with a gentle smile on his face. No matter how much Gitae curses, rages, and tries to fight him, Jihun treats him with nothing but sickly sweet affection. Though it disgusts him to the core, Gitae realizes his only chance at escape is to take advantage of his captor’s infatuation with him. But one wrong move, and there’s no telling what the smiling man will do—after all, the one who cut off Gitae’s leg is Jihun himself…
Philomel the Fake by oaen (Original Story), LOGO (art)
Full Color
January 2027
When Princess Philomel finds a mysterious novel that features herself as the villain, she’s quick to dismiss the similarities—sure, she may be a little spoiled, but she’s no evil impostor plotting the downfall of the empire! Or so she thinks, until the events written in the book start coming true, and she is forced to admit that it tells the truth, that she is what the story describes—a fake. And so begins her desperate struggle to change the future and avoid the horrific fate she suffers in the book!
Footsteps in the Snow by SAISA
Full Color
January 2027
Blue snow falls from the sky, freezing everything it touches. In a world that has long forgotten warmth, a teenage boy named Sunwoo Seo struggles to survive. His prosthetic leg makes it even harder to walk in the deep snow, but he trudges on southward to keep a promise he made to a young girl he tragically couldn’t save. Apart from her frozen body he carries on his back, Sunwoo is all alone, until he is joined by a stranger with an oddly cheerful demeanor…and a bloody shovel in his hand.
Dark Horse
Dark Horse announced a fan-favorite series Gantz as a deluxe edition, along with new titles from creators that they've published in the past. They also announced Deva Zan (Second Edition) by Yoshitaka Amano, which will be receiving an anime adaptation and currently in production.
Gantz Deluxe Edition by Hiroya Oku
- Collects volumes 1-3 (over 600 pages)
- April 6, 2027
- $54.99 USD
Former Tokyo schoolmates Kei and Masaru are killed by a speeding train, but a split second later they're alive, trapped in a room with other reanimated strangers and an ominous black sphere that gives them high-tech weapons, suits . . . and orders. Thrust into a violent game to hunt bizarre alien monstrosities, the team soon discover that the stakes are deadly serious and the dead can still die!
The Sky is but One Roof of the World by Kenji Tsuruta
- April 6, 2027
- $17.99 USD
Okunotorishima International Airport has everything for the traveler: a bar, a restaurant, a duty-free store. It even has a special runway that was once built for the Space Shuttle! In fact, the only thing it doesn't have much of is actual travelers, as it's located on a tiny, remote southern island of Japan. That makes it the perfect gig for Okunotorishima's chief—the aviation industry's greatest slacker, Cerezo Shitodoha.
Her love life keeps crashing, and her family relationships are stuck in a holding pattern…so what to do but turn her high-pressure job into a low-pressure one in this tropical paradise, tanning on the runway, chilling at the bar and grill, and teasing the airport's just-as underworked immigration officer. But don't mistake her laziness for incompetence—even if it's an emergency landing of a jumbo jet, rest assured Cerezo will guide your flight safely, wearing flip-flops and bikini bottoms!
H.P. Lovecraft's The Haunter of the Dark by Gou Tanabe
- April 27, 2027
- $14.99 USD
Robert Blake is dead—killed by lightning through an oddly unbroken window, the features of his half-burned face set in a cadaveric spasm. Surely his final look was not one of real fear…after all, he was a writer and artist of imagined horrors and weird fiction. It must have been that imagination too that led young Blake to explore an abandoned church in Providence, its steeple shunned even by the birds—that caused him to write his wild ravings in his diary, of the former Starry Wisdom cult that once worshipped there, of their relic the Shining Trapezohedron, of Azathoth, the blind idiot god who sprawls at the center of all chaos.
Inklore
Inklore licensed Ikoku Nikki by Tomoko Yamashita, which just had an anime adaptation (Journal with Witch) in Winter 2026. This manga was on the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! list in 2019, 2020, and 2024.
Ikoku Nikki by Tomoko Yamashita
The daily lives of a 15-year-old orphan and the 35-year-old lady novelist she ends up living with, and what happens when two polar opposite worlds try to -awkwardly- interact.
Source: MU
J-Novel Club
J-Novel Club announced seven light novel series and two manga.
Last Summer Sparkle by Long Utsumi
It’s the last summer before the end of high school, and Kyohei Kashiro feels lost. Should he get a job or apply to college? Live locally or move to the big city? Be the swim star everyone wants him to be or never swim again? The questions feel too big for Kyohei to handle. It’s better to shut them out and not think about them. It’s the last summer before the end of high school, and Eiji Honda feels lost. Should he ask out his crush and best friend, Kyohei? What if he scares Kyohei off or ruins their friendship? Or most terrifyingly of all, what if Kyohei says yes? The questions feel too big for Eiji to hold in. It’s time to confess to the guy who stole his heart all those years ago. It’s the last summer before the end of high school, and Kyohei’s and Eiji’s lives are about to change forever. Change is abrupt. Change is scary. But most of all, change is magical. In navigating the roadblocks of adolescence, Kyohei and Eiji find love, find themselves, and discover that last summer sparkle.
Reset/Reboot by Ichi Ichikawa
Touma and Sou have been best friends for as long as they can remember. Now in high school and playing on the same basketball team, their bond is stronger than ever. So when Sou breaks down after yet another painful heartbreak, Touma seizes the moment of vulnerability to confess his feelings. What begins as a secret relationship quickly spirals into something far more complicated. As their time together feeds Sou’s possessive codependency, Touma comes to realize why all of Sou’s past relationships ended in failure. Is what Sou feels really love, or is it just another passing obsession? Torn between his own feelings and the growing sense that something isn’t quite right, Touma confides in his teammate Maki. But once those doubts are brought to light, good intentions alone may not be enough to mend the cracks in their relationship.
The company also announced 13 print editions of fan-favorite titles, scheduled for release throughout late 2026 and early 2027. Manga titles are noted below:
- From Villainess to Healer: I Know the Cheat to Change My Fate by Katamura Namura, Original Work by Punichan
- The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects: Tales of Blue Dias and the Onikin Alna by Yumbo, Original Work by Fuurou
- What's with the Bag, Kamiyama-san? byPochi Edoya, Original Work by Abyss Enoshima
- A Cave King’s Road to Paradise: Climbing to the Top with My Almighty Mining Skills! by Takao Demise, Original Work by Hajime Naehara
- Now I'm a Demon Lord! Happily Ever After with Monster Girls in My Dungeon by Note Tono, Original Work by Ryuyu
- All Eyes on Nekoyashiki-kun! Notice Me, Not My Characters by Kazuki Minamoto
MangaPlaza
MangaPlaza held a panel sharing their favorite BL, GL, and romance series available on their site. They have several promotions going until July 15th including a free to read showcase, free and 50% off series, celebrating their series in print, and more.
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Some manga series that recently got licensed by MangaPlaza include:
The Ogre's Bride by Jun Togashi / Kureha
This has an airing summer 2026 anime.
A Japanese-style ayakashi Cinderella story! "You're the bride I've been searching for all this time." The ayakashi and humans coexist in harmony. The ayakashi, having superior abilities and beautiful appearances, sometimes find their partner among human women, making them their "bride". The bride, in exchange for bringing prosperity, receives absolute love from the ayakashi. Yuzu is constantly compared to her sister, a bride of a demon fox, and is resented by her family every day. One day, when Yuzu just couldn't take things anymore, a man appears before her on a bridge. This man is the most beautiful man Yuzu has ever seen... and he's calling her his wife?! "Just be quiet and let me hold you." The most powerful, "cold-hearted" ayakashi is pouring his heart out for Yuzu?!
Please Excuse My Younger Brothers by Akira Ozaki
This has an airing summer 2026 anime.
She suddenly has four younger brothers. A love (is it?!) comedy under one roof begins. At the start of spring break after finishing her first year of high school, Ito moves because her mother is getting remarried. But she had no idea she'd be gaining four younger brothers, and she's beyond shocked. She throws herself into getting close with her new family, but the eldest, Gen, is oddly distant. Even so, behind that cool exterior, she starts catching flashes of something gentler in him...?
The Ramparts of Ice by Koucha Agasawa
This had a spring 2026 anime adaptation.
Koyuki Hikawa isn't great with people and always puts up a wall between others. She had been spending her high school days alone, but one day meets the overly friendly Minato Amamiya. The loner, Koyuki, the popular girl, Miki, the guy with no personal space, Minato, and the laid back member of the basketball team, Yota... The story of these four somewhat awkward students in their bloom of youth begins!
Pardon the Intrusion, I'm Home! by watomura
This had a spring 2026 anime adaptation. Also available in print in Fall 2026 from Yen Press.
So is this what it means to have roommates now?!
Office worker Rinko, 24, lives alone and is secretly an otaku. One day, her apartment gets connected to the two neighboring rooms through a "hole" in the wall.
In the room on the left is a fresh-faced yet mysterious guy who is overly-sweet to Rinko.
The room on the right is occupied by a guy with violent tendences who is similarly mysterious... But wait! "I... I think I know him!"
Rinko's only source of solitude, her apartment, has been turned upside down. Now, every day is full of heart-pounding surprises!
Saturday, July 4
Omoi
Omoi announced 3 manga licenses at its panel along with the digital release of The Sword of Paros from Manga Mavericks and a new partnership with Red String Manga and Square Enix Manga & Books for Omoi Premium.
Walking Home with You by Mai Matsuda
Summer 2026
Shun was the star of his middle school's soccer team, until an injury forced him to give up on his dream. Now in high school, he's adrift, with no real interests or passions … until he meets his oddball upperclassman Naoki. She ropes him into joining her unofficial “Hyper-Epic Heading Home Club,” a club with only one member dedicated to turning every walk home into an adventure. As Shun follows Naoki through her flights of fancy in search of elaborate detours, secret treasures, and anything else that catches her attention, can the Heading Home Club bring color back to his drab everyday life?
Shonen Racket by Kakeru Kakemaru
July 29, 2026
A year ago, Ichiro lost his father — and all his memories — to a tragic fire. Since then, he's struggled to piece together his old life. One day Jorgen, a table tennis prodigy who once lost a match to Ichiro, shows up searching for his old rival, only to find Ichiro doesn't remember him at all! But when the two boys face off at the table again, Ichiro begins to remember his forgotten past and rediscover his passion for the sport. Ichiro and Jorgen's fateful reunion kicks off an exhilarating sports saga about the boys and girls who have staked their youth on the world's fastest sport: table tennis!
Natsume & Natsume: more Perfume by Shunsuke Sorato
Coming Soon 2026
Natsume & Natsume: more Perfume by Shunsuke Sorato is the sequel to Omoi's hit high-school romantic-comedy Natsume & Natsume, following the titular characters, a high school boy and girl both named Natsume, in their college years and beyond as their relationship grows deeper.
DENPA
DENPA shared their recent slate of releases at their panel. They mentioned that they will help distribute Alphapolis print manga titles. A new publisher direct site from Denpa with KUMA titles will be opening Summer 2026. In addition, Renjoh Desperado will finally be available on July 14, 2026 with early sales at Anime Expo.
KUMA
KUMA announced 1 new license along with sharing their other series coming soon. From their Q&A session, the publisher mentioned that they switched printers from China to Europe, causing additional turnaround time.
Mermaid Prince by Ogeretsu Tanaka
A cash-strapped young man's life changes overnight when a mysterious organization shows up at his door and offers him 100 million yen for his rare genetics.
The catch? In order to claim the money, he must successfully father a child with an endangered male mermaid in order to save them from extinction!
Seven Seas
Seven Seas announced fifteen new licenses covering a broad range of genres across various imprints and labels: 8 manga/manhwa along with baihe (GL), danmei (BL), light novels, and an audiobook.
The Journey of a Dark Elf with Fading Powers by Daisuke Itabashi
- March 2027
- $14.99 USA / $19.99 CAN
She was once hailed as a powerful magician, but when she depleted her abilities…she suddenly disappeared. Experience life without magic and the journey of a (mostly) magic-less dark elf in this manga series that cast a spell on global audiences–now in English print!
Amira was once a powerful figure in the world of magic. Hailed as the “omnipotent caster,” she used her abilities to illuminate the world, and eventually, she hit her limit and exhausted her powers completely. As her abilities fade, Amira must face a reality where she exists as a normal dark elf. Rather than falling into a pit of despair at her loss, she’s looking forward to her new life and enjoying the world without magic. But after a life of wielding such power… can peace and quiet be enough?
Hate Me, but Let Me Stay - Manager and Otoha by Hijiki
- April 2027
- $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN
Otoha, who goes by the stage name “Otoya,” is a beta and the frontman of the popular rock band DAY BREAK. Kurashiro Yutaka is the no-nonsense alpha who acts as the band’s manager. For years, the two have been caught up in a no-strings-attached relationship—their secondary sexes making it impossible for them to form a deeper bond as mates. Each man has kept their true feelings hidden, but when Kurashiro suspects that Otoha’s heart belongs to someone else, his anxiety and possessiveness go into overdrive! Will this unlikely pair be able to defy the bonds of fate and become something more?
This Time Around, My Lovesick Hero Will Keep Me Alive… If I’m Lucky! by Kotoko and Kei Kumanomi
- March 2027
- $14.99 USA / $19.99 CAN
Lisette is the daughter of a count who is destined to be devoured by monsters—and has experienced it four times already. She’s determined to get a future that doesn’t end in a beast’s stomach, no matter what! Her idea? Move out to what she calls the sanctuary—aka, the actual middle of nowhere. Here, monsters rarely appear so she should be able to live a peaceful life. But she receives a shock when she’s reunited with the handsome young nobleman, Ralph. Who happens to be the same young man who rescued her way back when she was a poor orphan!
Ralph surprises her with his pledge to live his life to serve and protect only her, and Lisette can’t help but think: could she actually survive this lifetime? Except, using Ralph as canon fodder seems cruel, even though he’s so devoted…but is Lisette desperate enough to sacrifice someone else for her own survival?
That Girl I’m Interested in Is a Maid from the Abyss by Itsumi Narita
- May 2027
- $13.99 USA / $18.99 CAN
There exists a class of people who differ from humans in appearance and in special abilities, known as demipeople. They have integrated into society, living and working just like humans. And for some people, the allure of demipeople is hard to ignore…
Mane-san is from the Abyss, and her supernatural beauty is why she’s been hired as the newest maid at a lavish mansion. Though some consider her suspicious, everyone who works with and interacts with Mane-san winds up smitten with her! Could she be just what the master of the manor has been looking for?
I Reincarnated as the “Villain” Commander of an Order of Knights by Azusa Sakamoto, fujy, and kodamazon
- April 2027
- $14.99 USA / $19.99 CAN
Justin is the domineering, ruthless, and arrogant commander of the Order of the Knights whose very presence strikes fear in those around him. But he wasn’t always like this—he actually used to be a college student in the real world who worked tirelessly to caJustin is the domineering, ruthless, and arrogant commander of the Order of the Knights whose very presence strikes fear in those around him. But one day, he remembers something that changes everything:
He wasn’t always like this—he actually used to be a college student who worked tirelessly to care for his 7 little brothers, but now he’s in the world of a light novel he read! And if he doesn’t make a change soon, his storyline is destined to end in ruin due to his villainous deeds.
But he’s got a plan to change his fate and, consequently, the entire Order. He’ll use his big brother skills to properly discipline his knights and do enough good deeds to prove he’s capable of change!
My Sword Saint Master Is Too Cute to Live With! by Kennoji and R_ringo
- June 2027
- $14.99 USA / $19.99 CAN
Her stats? Stacked. Her power? Unmatched. Her looks? Deadly gorgeous. There’s no better mentor to have than Liza Parsandra, a powerful Sword Saint, and Eugene Dawson is the lucky young man chosen to be her trainee! But living and training with someone like Liza has its share of unique challenges, especially given her more scatterbrained nature. Between Liza’s ditzy moments and unusual tendency towards skinship while training, Eugene has a hard time focusing on the right sword when he’s constantly in contact with the beautiful swordswoman! Can Eugene truly become stronger with this style of training, or will he find himself training under the sheets instead?!
I See You, Aizawa-san! by Odoroo Dorothy
- March 2027
- $13.99 USA / $18.99 CAN
Michi has a gift: she can see ghosts! But this ability is more of a plague than a bragging right, so she does her best to pretend she can’t see them to avoid interacting with lingering spirits.
Unfortunately, a new ghost has entered her life: one who really demands attention. Aizawa Honami was a former classmate and member of a famous idol group before she died, and it seems she’s still not ready to move on. Michi is determined not to get involved, but Honami’s bizarre antics and displays of fan service are making it hard to ignore her—especially when it makes Michi’s heart go crazy!
Love is an Illusion! - Superstar by Fargo
- May 2027
- $25.99 USA / $34.99 CAN
- Full Color
The next story from the hit webtoon series Love is an Illusion! is finally here in English print! Hye-sung and Dojin’s son, Byul, is an aspiring idol who seems to have a perfect life. But between high school, confusing feelings, and a newborn sibling, Byul’s life is far from perfect.
Hye-sung and Dojin’s story is far from over, even 16 years later! Their eldest, Byul, has grown into a talented young man with a gift for music and a way of getting everyone’s attention. Which has never been difficult as an only child. Until suddenly, he’s not. After a miracle pregnancy, Hye-sung and Dojin welcome their second son, and Byul is horrified! Unfortunately, he’ll have no luck keeping the secret thanks to his childhood friends. And as the idol of their school, Byul’s reputation is still sparkling! At least, for now.
emaqi
emaqi Premium, a monthly subscription service for readers in the United States and Canada, launched on July 1, 2026.
- $6.99 USD / $9.99 CAD per month
- Growing catalog of officially licensed manga from more than 10 leading publishers including SHONENGAHOSHA CO., LTD. and AKITA PUBLISHING CO., LTD
- Approximately 100 exclusive series alongside a rollout of fan-favorite titles included in the launch catalog
Sunday, July 5
Tokyopop
Tokyopop announced 9 new print acquisitions through their LOVELOVE imprint with a mix of BL, manhwa, and Hololive. Many of these were popular series on TappyToon, Webtoon, Manta, or Manga UP! They additionally promoted their Princess Ai Kickstarter.
Love at First Howl by Nasubitaka
Tama, a human raised by a pack of wolves who can transform into humans, is closer to the wolves than he is to humans. He lives a happy life with his wolf childhood friend, Tatsu. Tatsu worked hard to learn how to transform into his human form in order to be with his beloved Tama. Now a proper, responsible adult, it is Tatsu's turn to take over the pack. But one rainy day, Tatsu pushes Tama down and makes a bold claim. “Now, I can have children with you, Tama.” Tama always saw Tatsu as a brother...but what is this intense beating in his chest?
How to Snag an Alpha by Kimnyeong
Born into a family of handsome, wealthy, and well-educated alphas, Wooyoung always expected he would be the same. Come to find out, he was the odd man out as the lone omega, and not even a perfect one at that. To compensate, Wooyoung goes through life pretending to be a beta, but when he begins to experience hormone imbalances, irregular heat cycles, and a distinct lack of control over his impulses, his lowly recessive omega status becomes impossible to ignore. That's when he meets Kyungju, a powerful and successful dominant alpha who can turn him into a true omega, and also makes him weak in the knees. Now, Wooyoung must use every tactic there is to court Kyungju and make the brooding alpha his very own.
Our Paradise by Greener
So you've decided to forget about your high-school crush after graduation, going on to college without ever telling them how you felt. That's the plan for quiet college freshman Maehwa Yang. But even the best laid plans can go astray, as Maehwa discovers when he learns that his crush, Jaewon Myeong, goes to the same college! As their lives begin to intertwine through the hustle and bustle of college life, old feelings get stirred up and new feelings start to emerge.
Cold-blooded Beast by 10min
Chaewool's world shatters when his boss - and the man he's been in love with for ages - Chaeheon, unexpectedly dies. Struggling to cope, Chaewool fights to maintain his composure whilst going about daily life…until a familiar figure appears before his teary eyes.
Chaeheon is back. Alive.
But something is different; his memories are fragmented, his gaze unfamiliar, and his touch colder than before. What is this mysterious force lurking beneath the flawless exterior of Chaeheon? And is that…hissing I hear…?
The Princess in the Henhouse by Mi-Eun Lee
Princess Soria has been cursed to live in her dilapidated kingdom as a chicken for the last century. Her curse can only be broken through true love with her Prince Charming.
Unfortunately, the only fitting candidate for her comes in the form of Emperor Lenok, who doesn’t know a thing about romance! He also needs her help to save his empire from a long-term drought, a problem that can only be solved by breaking her curse and restoring her kingdom. But how is a poultry princess supposed to fall for such an unattractive ruler?!
The Reclusive Consort of the Rikan Empire by Misaki Sako and Supico Shinonome
The reclusive consort took only five years to climb up the ranks and become a court official.
Leading a double life, the consort dresses as a man to solve all of the many challenges the empire faces! But her true identity behind both masks is a Japanese woman called Saya who had been transported into this Eastern-themed world, where black is considered the color of nobility.
Bored of the luxurious and uneventful life of a consort, she dresses up as a man and sneaks out of the harem to work as a court official! She’ll have to hide both her hair color and identity while she navigates the royal court and the dangers that threaten the nation.
How I Attended an All Guy’s Mixer: Omnibus Edition by Nana Aokawa
College student Tokiwa gets invited to a mixer by his female classmate Suou, and is able to bring along two other friends as Suou will be accompanied by two of her coworkers.
By the time he arrives at the meet up spot with his friends Asagi and Hagi, they are confused and flustered to be greeted by not three cute women but instead three women who are dressed as dazzlingly handsome men.
Mr. Mitsuya's Planned Feeding by Ayaka Matsumoto
Is this excitement more than just respect?!
Tomoya Ishida, a rookie editor, had been working as an editor for a sports magazine because of his experience in baseball, but finds himself moved to a magazine targeting female readers.
When a colleague gets into an accident, it’s up to Ishida to retrieve a manuscript and reference photos from Mitsuya, an extremely popular and openly gay writer for his cooking articles.
After making the long trek to Mitsuya’s house, the older foodie writer whips up a dish for Ishida, who quickly falls for the delicious food and Mitsuya’s mature kindness.
Advent vs. Justice: The Comic by Hololive
In the lightless depths of the world lies The Cell, where dangerous untouchables are imprisoned. Among those prisoners are Shiori, Bijou, Nerissa, Fuwawa, and Mococo, the five who would later call themselves Advent. Though their prison life was uncharacteristically comfortable, they wanted more—they wanted freedom.
Meanwhile, Elizabeth, Gigi, Cecilia, and Raora, the four defenders known as Justice, find themselves embroiled in a bitter battle with boredom. The two groups soon find themselves facing off in an ancient contest, the Oliventis, with the prisoners’ freedom on the line. A battle for the ages is about to begin!
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Featured image: Cover images of manga: Ikoku Nikki, The Sword of Paros, Gantz, The Journey of a Dark Elf with Fading Powers, Osamu Tezuka’s Phoenix Deluxe Edition
