Kafka wants to clean up kaiju, but not literally! Will a sudden metamorphosis stand in the way of his dream?
With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?!
With his childhood dream in his heart, Kafka makes his choice—to give up his human form for the sake of humanity. He transforms for the final time into Kaiju No. 8 and takes his last stand against the historic cataclysm—the Daikaiju of the Meireki Era! Can he put a stop to this unprecedented foe before it plunges the world into destruction? Find out in the thrilling conclusion!
Story: Naoya Matsumoto Art: Naoya Matsumoto Background Art: Osamu Koiwai Finishing Work: Jiro Sakura Weapon Design: Mantohihi Binta Translation: David Evelyn Touch-up Art and Lettering: Brandon Bovia, Phil Christie Design: Jimmy Presler Editor: Karla Clark
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From superstar creators comes volume 2 in one of the most anticipated manga–a millennia-sprawling conspiracy thriller. All the Light We Cannot See meets historical figures everyone knows: Einstein, Walt Disney, Lee Harvey Oswald, and even Jesus Christ.
Who is the mysterious Billy Bat? Fifty years ago, he reunited two lovers in New York City. Sixty years ago, he roamed the darkest night of the postwar era. Two thousand years ago, he wove through the fate of one hailed as a savior.
Well, Billy Bat? Who are you really? And…why are you here?
This is the second thrilling volume in the sci-fi mystery by Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki, beautifully packaged and available for the first time in English.
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A new home filled with the ghosts of Shiba Inu. What could go wrong?
When high schooler Kori Momose goes apartment hunting to be closer to her new school, she comes across a one-bedroom unit at a shockingly cheap price. What’s the catch? The ghost of a Shiba Inu dog named Mu is bound to the apartment! But for a girl as icy and awkward as Kori, is sharing a life with the fiery Mu too tall an order? A funny and heartwarming odd couple comedy begins right here!
As Kori settles into her new home, her efforts to cohabitate with Mu, her ghostly Shiba Inu, consistently go awry. She soon discovers that there’s something more to Mu’s rejection. With this new information, can Kori learn to live with Mu’s shenanigans? And can Mu break through Kori’s cold exterior? A funny and heartwarming odd couple comedy begins right here!
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Some legends are better left undisturbed. This November, Nakama Press invites readers into a world of ancient forces, powerful relics, and a prophecy that could determine the fate of an entire realm in Land of Ming Yi Vol. 1.
Created by Hong Kong-based author and illustrator Mimi Tsoi, with contributions by Ling Chau and lettering and translation by Book Buddy Media, the 240-page young adult OGN draws from Tsoi’s passion for mythology, philosophy, and visual storytelling. Founder of Ink Pen Creative Limited, Tsoi brings her interests in Chinese philosophy and numerology into a coming-of-age fantasy where ancient forces, powerful relics, and the balance of Yin and Yang shape the fate of an entire realm.
In a world ruled by the balance of Yin and Yang, a disastrous ritual shatters the last of the golden birds, awakening an ancient force that once plunged the land into darkness. As chaos rises, a group of unlikely teenagers is drawn into a prophecy they barely understand.
Yau Yan, an outcast tied to a powerful relic; Mo Kau, drawn to forbidden knowledge; Bei Fu, obsessed with legends; and Mao Yu, desperate to prove himself—each must confront hidden truths and rising magic as the world tilts toward catastrophe.
Blending elemental power, Chinese mythology, and coming-of-age adventure, The Land of Ming Yi begins an epic journey in which fate, friendship, and courage determine the future of their realm.
Rooted in the balance of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements, Land of Ming Yi Vol. 1 brings together mythology, magic, friendship, and cosmic stakes for young adult readers looking for expansive fantasy worlds and character-driven adventure.
Land of Ming Yi Vol. 1 goes on sale November 10, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545831281 | $10.99).
2029: A female cybernetic government agent, Major Motoko Kusanagi, and the Internal Bureau of Investigations are hot on the trail of “The Puppet Master,” a mysterious and threatening computer virus capable of infiltrating human hosts. Together with her fellow agents from Section 9, Kusanagi embarks on a high-tech race against time to capture the omnipresent entity. Director Mamoru Oshii’s award-winning cyber-tech thriller, based on the comic book by Masamune Shirow, has established itself as one of the leading Japanese animation films of all time.
Iconic and game-changing, Akira is the definitive anime masterpiece! Katsuhiro Otomo‘s landmark cyberpunk classic obliterated the boundaries of Japanese animation and forced the world to look into the future. Akira‘s arrival shattered traditional thinking, creating space for future generations of ground-breaking movies.
July, 1988— World War III breaks loose. Then, in 2019, in megalopolis Tokyo…As the leader of a group of young robust delinquents, Kaneda spent his nights tearing through the urban wastes, racing his motorbike against rival groups. One night while riding with his gang, his friend Tetsuo suddenly encounters a strange boy― the product of human experimentation— and is injured in the ensuing crash. Shortly thereafter, a military squadron appears on the scene to take the boy and Tetsuo away to an army research facility.
Determined to free Tetsuo from capture, Kaneda sneaks into the army research lab.However, a regimen of extreme experimental procedure has awakened a new power in his friend, and now he is consumed by madness…
Director and Original Story By: Katsuhiro Otomo Rating: NR
Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains gives you a front-row seat as Hirohiko Araki, creator of the globally popular manga JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, shares the techniques of making a great villain, examines his own work, and breaks down the four basic structures of manga. With commentary from his editor, investigations of characters like DIO, and a study of the panel layout of The JOJOLands, this book will be a crucial part of your manga development.
By: Hirohiko Araki
Get your copy now at your local comic shop or digitally and online with the links below.
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In July 2025, HarperCollins Publishersacquired the manga publishing operations of Crunchyroll in France and Germany. In December 2025 Crunchyroll Manga returned to its original name, KAZÉ. The name has shaped the history of manga publishing in France and Germany for more than 30 years and remains a cultural reference, trusted by readers and respected across the industry. This year, the imprint has seven releases planned for each country and is setting its sights on expanding overseas. HaperCollins has announced KAZÉis expanding into the United States with KAZÉ US. KAZÉ releases manga, manhwa, and manhua, and will now be available for English-language readers for the first time with the new branch partnering with the French and German operations.
Launching in Fall 2027 under the leadership of HarperAlley and KAZÉ Publisher Andrew Arnold, KAZÉ US will publish a wide range of manga, including shonen, shojo, seinen, josei, and beyond. Arnold is joined by Editors Josh Sippie and Emilia Sowersby, who will also acquire titles for KAZÉ US.
Manga has seen a lot of expansion in recent years with numerous new publishers and imprints launching in the US such as Abram’s Kana, Fantagraphics’ Takumigraphics, Manga Mavericks Books, AlphaPolis, plus numerous new digital manga platforms as well as the Independent Manga Alliance.
A strange discovery at the Hong Kong Observatory sends Director Shun Chi Ming and his two young assistants on an investigation into a mystery more than a century in the making… This winter, Nakama Press and Mad Cave Studios present CMS Astronomical Research TeamVol. 1, the first volume of an original young adult science-fiction series from Hong Kong-based artist and storyteller Alice Ma, with Shun Chi Ming (Original Story Concept), Cheung Chi Wai (Story Creator), Tang Man-hon: STEM Sir (General Supervisor), Nekori (Script & Storyboard), and lettering by Book Buddy Media.
When a strange stone pillar is discovered at the Hong Kong Observatory, Director Shun Chi Ming and his two assistants are assigned to investigate. Their search through old records and modern instruments uncovers an astonishing truth: the pillar isn’t just a relic—it’s an ancient astronomical device hiding a 150-year-old mystery!
Blending science, history, and adventure, CMS Astronomical Research Team launches readers into a cosmic puzzle where curiosity is the key to discovery.
Rooted in astronomy and the history of the Hong Kong Observatory, CMS Astronomical Research Team Vol. 1 brings science into a mystery-driven adventure built around curiosity, investigation, and the possibility that the objects left behind by previous generations still have something to tell us.
CMS Astronomical Research Team Vol. 1 goes on sale December 1, 2026, in paperback (ISBN: 9781545832547 | $10.99). CMS Astronomical Research Team Vol. 2 will be released April 13, 2027, and Vol. 3 on August 10, 2027.
During the “Yen Press Industry Panel” at Anime NYC, Ize Press announced the release of four new titles joining its lineup. The first title revealed was the acclaimed historical fiction webcomic Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid.
Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid
By Yoonhee Na
The year is 1926, a troubling time for Koreans whose country is under a brutal annexation by the Japanese empire. But to Sooah, a teenage servant at a wealthy household, such issues are a faraway concern, and she is content to live in her small corner, like a mermaid who cares little for the world above the surface…That is, until one day, she happens upon the unconscious body of a young man named Uihyeon, a freedom fighter on the run from the Japanese. And just like in a fairy tale, this fateful meeting brings Sooah out of the calming waves into a world filled with turmoil and heartbreak, but also beauty and courage.
Serialized digitally on WEBTOON, Whale Star: The Gyeongseong Mermaid is a dramatic historical romance that reimagines The Little Mermaid against the backdrop of Korea under Japanese colonial rule. Complete in six volumes, the series has captivated over 13 million readers with its richly drawn characters and emotional storytelling with various characters’ points of view. Set in the 20th century, Whale Star follows the story of an illiterate, plain-looking young maid. Whale Star also won the 2021 Korea Content Grand Prize Presidential Award and has an upcoming live-action adaptation in the works. This remarkable work of historical fiction blends the emotional resonance of a fairy tale with a deeply human story about a pivotal period in Korean history.
Ize Press is also expanding its Solo Leveling lineup with several new offerings for fans of the worldwide phenomenon, including a Spanish-language edition of Solo Leveling (comic, novel, and audiobook), the Solo Leveling: Ragnarok novel, and Solo Leveling: The Board Game (Standard Edition and Ultimate Edition).
Solo Leveling (Spanish Edition)
By Chugong
Descubre el exitoso cómic de fantasía que arrasó en todo el mundo!
Conocido como el cazador más débil de la humanidad, la contribución de Jinwoo Sung—un cazador de rango E—a las incursiones se limita a intentar no morir en el intento. Por desgracia, entre las facturas médicas de su madre, la matrícula de su hermana, y su propia falta de perspectivas laborales, no le queda más remedio que seguir arriesgando la vida. Así que cuando surge la oportunidad de ganar más dinero, la aprovecha…¡solo para encontrarse cara a cara con un ser cuyo poder supera todo lo que jamás haya visto! Con el líder del grupo habiendo perdido un brazo y la única sanadora paralizada por el miedo, ¿logrará Jinwoo encontrar una salida para todos?
Ize Press is bringing the hit fantasy series to an even wider audience with the publication of a Spanish-language edition of Solo Leveling in comic, novel, and audiobook formats. This New York Times bestselling series received an award-winning anime adaptation that can be streamed on Crunchyroll, with two seasons available as of August 2026. The Solo Leveling (Spanish Edition) comic and novel will only be available in the United States and Canada, while the audiobook will be available worldwide.
Solo Leveling: Ragnarok (novel)
By Daul
THE SEQUEL NOVEL TO HIT FANTASY SERIES SOLO LEVELING!
In a world overrun by gates, monsters, and powerful hunters, Sooho Sung is nothing more than an ordinary college student. His parents disappeared just before the gates began appearing three years ago, and although he sometimes dreams of battling monsters and gaining levels like a character in a video game, there’s nothing particularly remarkable about him. That changes when a monster outbreak erupts on his college campus. With danger closing in, Sooho fights the urge to flee and follows in the footsteps of his police detective father, risking his life to save a classmate. His chances of survival seem slim—until a mysterious message appears: [Congratulations on becoming a Player.]
Ize Press published the first volume of the Solo Leveling: Ragnarok comic in July 2026. The novel expands the Solo Leveling universe beyond Jinwoo’s original journey, introducing readers to a new protagonist while exploring the consequences of the battles and choices that shaped the previous generation. With Sooho stepping into his father’s world, Solo Leveling: Ragnarok (novel) offers longtime fans a fresh perspective on the universe they know and a fresh entry point for new readers.
Solo Leveling: The Board Game (Standard Edition and Ultimate Edition)
Art by DUBU(REDICE STUDIO), Original Story by Chugong
[Congratulations on becoming a Player.]
Step into the shoes of your favorite characters from the bestselling novel and comic, Solo Leveling! Form a party of up to four players and go on an epic campaign to defeat seven iconic boss monsters from the series, with fun twists to keep each round as entertaining as the last. Venturing on a solo quest? Then take up the mantle of the protagonist, Jinwoo Sung himself, in the Solo Leveling campaign mode.
Arise, Hunter, for the fate of humanity is in your hands!
Solo Leveling: The Board Game is a premium tabletop experience that lets fans step into the world of Solo Leveling in a new way. This TRPG is a cooperative tactical board game for one to four players, allowing Solo Leveling fans to take on the roles of hunters from the series to clear dungeons by battling familiar bosses. Each dungeon introduces its own unique mechanics, challenging players to adapt their strategies from one adventure to the next. With multiple playable hunters, each featuring distinct personalities and abilities, every playthrough offers a fresh and dynamic experience. Solo Leveling: The Board Game includes 3D miniature figures for both hunters and monsters, various dungeon boards and boss screens, and other components such as dice, health and mana dials, item cards, tokens, and more! Solo Leveling: The Board Game will have both a Standard Edition as well as an Ultimate Edition, which adds a cute Beru plushie, a Colossus figure, placemats, acrylic standees of the bosses, and other exclusive items. A full list of contents will be available once preorders open.
