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Yesterday at New York Comic Con, Kodama announced its new manga lineup for the first half of the year. The new manga publisher will release its flagship announcement Sun-Ken Rock in a new Perfect Edition (modeled after its debut Baki releases), with other titles following suit. About Kodama’s New Manga Lineup New titles revealed at […]
If you’re at New York Comic Con today, you can check out an immersive Kodama booth at the convention! Beginning last night, this new booth includes a one-of-a-kind experience where readers can check out the classic manga as well as grab some merchandise imported directly from Japan. Additionally, there will be opportunities to purchase the […]
We started the month with some manga, so now let’s celebrate the last day with end of September 2025 Manga Minis! The return of the (manga) Merc with a Mouth, a webcomic anthology, and the debut of Paru Itagaki’s next serial in the west lead the way for an easy breezy manga minis! Deadpool: Samurai […]
It’s September, which means we’ve got our back to school 2025 manga minis for you to enjoy! Take a break from studying and catch up on the Gantz: G omnibus or finish up some manga with the finales of Leviathan and YoRHa: Pearl Harbor Descent Record! Gantz: G Omnibus (Dark Horse) – Back to School […]
Today, Tokyopop announced that the Spanish manga Perfeddion will have an English and Spanish release next year. The paranormal one-shot is from Dani Bermúdez and Fidel De Tovar, and follows a family exploring a foreboding haunted house. About Perfeddion A family reunion always brings surprises, but neither Liv nor the rest of the family could […]
It’s been hot here in the west, and what better way to celebrate than with August 2025 Manga Minis? In this column, it’s our first Fantagraphics review, followed by some amazing works by Square Enix Manga, VIZ Media, and Yen Press! Check out our reviews for some hot titles below! Brain Damage (Fantagraphics) Horror isn’t […]
Coming off from a fresh batch of July releases, Manga Mavericks announced that it will publish two more series for April 2026. The first volumes of Pipe Machine and Path From Tanuki Temple will be available next year in print and digital, with paid subscribers to the publisher’s Substack getting early access. The series will […]
Happy Anime Expo, and to celebrate, we have some Fourth of July Manga Minis! We’re reviewing the debut works of Mad Cave Studios’ Nakama Press as well as the first volume of highly anticipated series Veil! Check out our thoughts below! Indigo (Nakama Press) As a reporter for the Mars occult magazine, Ella investigates the […]
Get ready for a new challenger as Manga Mavericks enters the ring! The new North American manga publisher has just announced the first three titles to debut. Coming July 16, Bonds, Alternative [Self Liner Note] and Zigoku’s Foreman will be available physically through the Manga Mavericks Books website. The releases are also available digitally for […]
It’s the end of the month, which means it’s time for May Daze Manga Minis! We have three new releases to cover plus one catchup volume from a series I loved earlier last year, so let’s get right to it! On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance Volume 1 (Square Enix Manga) – May Daze Manga Minis […]
We’ve been heading out from April showers and started with our Mega May Manga Minis! Check out our reviews of the Mega Man spinoff Little Mega Man as well as continuations of Dragon and Chameleon as well as Tokyo Aliens. Read our thoughts on these new volumes below! Little Mega Man Volume 1 (Udon Entertainment) […]
Announced last month, Square Enix Manga & Books announced the new Comic Partner Initiative to help the medium of manga to be spread in comic stores. To comment on the new initiative, Miso spoke with Square Enix Manga & Books Marketing Manager Morgan Perry regarding the amazing success of manga in recent years. Miso: Comic […]
Today, Dark Horse Comics announced The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope – The Manga coming next year. In addition to the retail release of these volumes, a Kickstarter campaign will debut soon and fans can reserve special editions of the highly sought art books. About The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope […]
We’re in the second quarter of 2025, so it’s time for a Square Enix Manga Minis Spotlight! This publisher has been putting out some amazing titles, and I’ve been slacking on checking them out, so here’s a few reviews of Square Enix Manga goodness. Dragon and Chameleon Volume 2 (Square Enix Manga) Looking to improve […]
Today, Square Enix Manga & Books partnered with Penguin Random House with its Comic Partner initiative. Featuring two debut titles to begin the rollout, this aims to help raise awareness of manga throughout comic shops around the nation. This will allow retailers to stock up on diverse titles while also promoting different works. About Comic […]
Dark Horse released the Gunsmith Cats Omnibus Volume 3 Cover, and Miso has a first look at what’s coming soon! This collection arrives to bookstores on August 5 of this year, with comic shops getting it a day after. Featuring the classic tale in an expanded format, this one will heat up your summer reads! […]
We’re heading into the end of February 2025 with a fresh batch of manga minis for you! It’s going to be a trio of continuing volumes, so if you wanted to check out more Rooster Figher antics or end of the recent JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure spinoff, now’s your chance! Rooster Fighter Volume 7 (VIZ Media) […]
On the third day of its multi-day announcement spree, Kodansha announced new series for its Fall 2025 lineup. The new series include everything from the supernatural to the sensual. Check out the rest of the Fall 2025 lineup! About Kodansha’s Fall 2025 Lineup Kicking off Kodansha’s latest batch of new series is the latest artistically […]
Berserk fans rejoice for a never-before-released-in-English version of Kentaro Miura’s Dur-an-ki, which is out September. The manga release will contain all six chapters in an standalone volume, and features the classic art style of the beloved late creator. This English edition will also include some bonus material featuring concept illustrations and more. About Dur-an-ki Manga […]
As part of its multi-day licensing announcement, Kodansha revealed that a new Sailor Moon Box Set will head to stores this Fall! The Sailor Moon Naoko Takeuchi Collection Manga Box Set 2 includes the four Naoko Takeuchi Collection volumes of Sailor Moon as well as the Codename: Sailor V prequel. The box set also includes […]
Kodansha is ready to rumble with its Fall 2025 premium & new edition licenses! The manga publisher announced the beginning of three days filled with new licenses for this fall. The first day includes re-releases that will come in premium and new editions with bonus features and updated translations. These titles are Mushishi, Dragon Head, […]
Prepare your heart for these Valentine’s Day 2025 Manga Minis! We’ve got three new manga debuts coming at you from VIZ Media, Square Enix Manga, and Udon Entertainment! Whether you want historical fiction, slice-of-life action, or just something wacky, we’ve got it all for you! If you don’t have a date tonight, check out these […]
Today, Dark Horse Manga announced that it will bring Takaya Imamura’s Omega 6 manga to bookstores this October. Based on the upcoming game Omega 6 The Triangle Stars, readers will be immersed in a world full of sci-fi goodness. The release will be a single volume and translated by Zack Davisson. About Omega 6 Manga […]
Today, Dark Horse Manga announced that Gantz G will arrive in an omnibus edition on September 30. This volume continues the adventures of the critically acclaimed action series with a high-stakes plotline and some classic storytelling. About Gantz G Omnibus Death does not have to be the end, at least not the first time! When […]
It’s a time to say “New year, new me” with New Year Manga Minis 2025! Refreshed from the holidays (and writing on a new laptop to boot!) we’ve got three fun titles for you to check out. From the continuation of Leviathan to the debut of a comfy slice-of-life title, there’s a lot to read […]
Dark Horse Manga recently announced that it will release Makoto Yukimura’s Planetes Deluxe Edition Book One on July 29 (with comic shops getting the release a day afterwards). This special re-release packages the first half of the Vinland Saga creator’s hard sci-fi tale, in a special hardcover format. In addition, there are 44 full-color art […]
Dark Horse Comics just announced that the popular manga Blood Blockade Battlefront is coming to the west via omnibus releases! The first volume of the omnibus heads to bookstores on July 15, which collects the first three volumes of the classic manga. About Blood Blockade Battlefront The high-octane, fast-paced action of legendary manga artist Yasuhiro […]
Last week, Mattel and TOKYOPOP announced a monumental manga partnership between the companies. The first titles will debut sometime next year in 2026, with all-ages graphic novels featuring brands like Mattel’s Hot Wheels and Barbie. About Mattel and TOKYOPOP Manga Partnership Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of […]
Today, Abram ComicArts announced that Silence Volume will be available through its Kana imprint starting tomorrow. This series from Yoann Vornière features an adventurous post-apocalyptic setting with a young boy trying to journey through the desolate monstrous landscape. About Silence Volume 1 Originally published in France, Silence Volume 1 takes place in a world of darkness. Now that […]
Today, Kodansha announced that the popular manga WIND BREAKER will start getting monthly physical releases starting this July. The physical ninth volume release will debut on February 4, with future volumes releasing monthly in July. This is in anticipation of the CloverWorks anime adaptation coming with a second season this year. About WIND BREAKER WIND […]
Today, Kodansha announced that Satoshi Morie’s Killing Line will head to digital store shelves on January 28. The dark romantic comedy features a killer game of love, and eager readers can read the first chapter for free through the Kodansha Reader Portal. In addition to the Kodansha Reader Portal, the manga will be available where […]
Last weekend, Kana (Abrams ComicArts’ imprint aiming to publish new manga series in English) announced that Space Punch Volume 1 will be available this week. This series from French mangaka ZD will come to bookstores on January 7, with comic shops getting a release the next day. This epic sci-fi series took the French comic […]
