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For parents looking to get into the world of manga and graphic novels with age-appropriate content, TOKYOPOP just announced a new imprinted called TOKYOPOP Kids. This focuses on a variety of graphic novels, books, and Spanish-language titles that are aimed for children up to 12 years of age. The imprint and debut titles will release […]
Since we had a Manga Minis so early in the month, it’s time to have an End of April 2026 Manga Minis column! We checked out three interesting debut volumes, with two of them coming out in May! Read our reviews below. Stella Must Die Volume 1 (Kodansha) – End of April 2026 Manga Minis […]
Whoa, a new year and some great manga are on the way with our April 2026 Manga Minis! We have four stellar reviews on the docket, with two highly anticipated works up for review! Check out our early reviews of Titan Manga’s Unemployed Killers Support Group and Kana’s Billy Bat and more below! From Memen […]
It may be basketball season for some, but here at Miso we’re celebrating March Madness 2026 Manga Minis! We’ve got a series debut with Titan Manga’s Gizmo Riser, plus a few more manga and light novel reviews featuring Square Enix Manga and Yen Press. Let’s continue with our March Madness 2026 Manga Minis, shall we? […]
Today, Mahjong Pros lays down its tiles and announces it will enter the North American manga market this spring! The publisher has four titles ready to release starting in April, including the highly anticipated spinoff Getter Robo High. About Mahjong Pros Debut Titles The first round includes the launch of CRYBABY MERMAID: ILLUSTRATED MEMOIR OF YUUMI […]
Earlier this week, Media Do International announced its plans to acquire Seven Seas Entertainment in a landmark deal. This will allow Seven Seas to operate under its existing leadership team while allowing Media Do to further the company’s global distribution and growth. About Media Do International Seven Seas Acquisition Media Do International, Inc., part of […]
While we normally host our monthly manga mini columns (a little late for January, if I’m being honest), I wanted to try something different with a February double feature. We’ve got a new release from Kodama Press as well as an interesting novel release that aims to pack a portable punch with a recently released […]
It’s time for Miso’s first Manga Minis of 2026! Originally this was going to be released in January, but… stuff happens, we hope you can forgive us! From a one-shot manga about endangered animals to continuations of Paru Itagaki’s works, let’s get some backlog reading cleared up before the big hits of 2026 come out! […]
Last weekend, Tokyopop announced a new slate of Spy X Family licensed products to head to shelves later this year. From a paper toy version of Anya Forger to a brand-new card game, there’s a lot to love with the popular Shonen Jump+ franchise! About Spy X Family Licensed Products The hit anime series SPY […]
December 31 is here, which means it’s time for Miso’s End of 2025 Manga Minis! We have a huge slate of reviews to get through this month, with highlight anticipated releases Love Bullet and Maid to Skate out now! We also have an advance review of Kodama’s Smile! and some other recent volume 1s. Check […]
Today, Seven Seas Entertainment announced that the rom-com series Hanaori-San Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life will head to North American bookshelves next October. The series will be released in 2-in-1 omnibus installments. About Hanaori-San Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce the license acquisition […]
Today, Tokyopop and Noir Ceasar announced that the basketball manga Deep 3 will head to western shelves on March 2026. The series, created by Mizuno Mitsuhiro and Ryosuke Tobimatsu, follows a young hopeful trying to make it big in the National Basketball Organization. About Deep 3 The manga, by creator Mizuno Mitsuhiro and artist Ryosuke […]
November’s come and gone, and with it another American Thanksgiving; we give thanks for our November 2025 Manga Minis! Check out our reviews of the debut volume of Baki the Grappler as well as continuing volumes of On and Off: Work Life Imbalance, Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table, and more! Check […]
To celebrate the one year anniversary of Kodansha Print Club, the publisher announced that it will bring Girlfriend, Girlfriend in an omnibus edition starting December 9. In addition to this news, Kodansha also revealed that Love, That’s an Understatement, Teppu, and Blade Girl will be receiving volume 3 releases next month too! About Girlfriend, Girlfriend […]
Get your manga wishlists ready, because Tokyopop’s Black Friday Sale debuts this Friday! The manga publisher announced its biggest sale all year from November 28 through December 1 with discounts galore! Additionally, those who sign up for SMS alerts can receive a code for free shipping for orders $25 and up. About Tokyopop’s Black Friday […]
Manga Mavericks just announced that it will release the one-shot manga GREAT METAL GOD on November 19 digitally, with a print edition coming December 16. Iwakuni Kogyo’s tale of mecha sci-fi action will be available for a wider audience very soon! About GREAT METAL GOD Jump into the cockpit of a sci-fi-like fairy tale of […]
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! […]
