Miso’s End of 2025 Manga Minis!
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 […]
Hanaori-San Still Wants to Fight in the Next Life Arrives This October
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 […]
Noir Caesar and Tokyopop Announce Deep 3 This March
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 […]
Get Stuffed with Our November 2025 Manga Minis!
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 […]
Kodansha Print Club Releases Girlfriend, Girlfriend Omnibus Next Month
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 […]
Tokyopop’s Black Friday Sale Arriving This Week
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 to Release GREAT METAL GOD in North America
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 […]
Kodama Announces New Manga Lineup at New York Comic Con
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 […]
Catch the Kodama Booth at New York Comic Con Right Now!
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 […]
End of September 2025 Manga Minis!
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 […]
Back to School 2025 Manga Minis!
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 […]
Perfeddion Receives 2026 Release From Tokyopop
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 […]
August 2025 Manga Minis!
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 […]
Manga Mavericks Announces New 2026 Titles
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 […]
Fourth of July Manga Minis!
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 […]
Manga Mavericks Details First Releases This July
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 […]
A Deluge of Debuts, May Daze Manga Minis!
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 […]
Square Enix Manga & Books Marketing Manager on Comic Partner Launch
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 […]
The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope – The Manga Announced
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 […]
Square Enix Manga Minis Spotlight!
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 […]
Comic Partner Initiative to Raise Awareness of Manga Nationwide
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 […]
Gunsmith Cats Omnibus Volume 3 Cover Revealed, Coming August
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! […]
End of February 2025 Manga Minis
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) […]
Kodansha Announces New Series for its Fall 2025 Lineup
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 […]
Dur-an-ki Manga Arrives This September
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 […]
Kodansha Announces New Sailor Moon Box Set for Fall 2025
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 Fall 2025 Premium & New Edition Licenses Announced
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, […]
Valentine’s Day 2025 Manga Minis
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 […]
Omega 6 Manga Blasts Onto Shelves This October
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 […]
Gantz G Omnibus Announced for September
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 […]
New Year Manga Minis 2025
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 […]
Planetes Deluxe Edition Comes This Summer
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 […]
