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Seven Seas Licenses The Kaiju Autopsy

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Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the license acquisition of the manga series The Kaiju Autopsy by Mado Saito. Where there’s a Kaiju incident, there’s an autopsy to be done! One scholar will get her hands dirty learning more about these beasts while also making a path for female scientists. Get inside a Kaiju and get ready to learn!

Kaiju scientist Honda Akira has been called to the site of an autopsy of the corpse of a colossal kaiju known as Toukyo. The enormous monster was responsible for much death and disaster while alive, but now has met its own end…or has it?

Honda is determined to understand the unexplained activity around the corpse and help prevent future kaiju disasters, but to do her research, she has to fight both the scorn of her male peers and the team members who want to destroy the body for safety’s sake. Then, as feared, a new kaiju emerges from the corpse, and comes after Honda herself… Can she get to the bottom of the mystery before Toukyo is destroyed—or before it destroys her?

The Kaiju Autopsy Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in May 2027 for $14.99 USA / $19.99 CAN, with the series available in single large-trim editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

The Kaiju Autopsy

Seven Seas Licenses The Berserker NPC Unknowingly Destroys the World

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Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the license acquisition of the manga series The Berserker NPC Unknowingly Destroys the World by Narunoruna, Ryosuke Sato, and Eito Shimotsuki. When a forgotten background character goes off script, an entire fantasy world spirals into chaos! Light novel also available digitally from Seven Seas. 

Albert, the youngest son of a family of noble warriors called the Falconers, has a secret—he’s been reincarnated into the world of a video game! Unfortunately, his memories of the game are hazy, and he’s merely a nameless background character who shouldn’t have any effect on the world at all. As Al begins to question his own existence, he enrolls in the Radford Royal Academy of Magic, where he’s about to find out he has more influence on his new world than he ever could have imagined!

The Berserker NPC Unknowingly Destroys the World (Manga) Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in February 2027 for $13.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

The Berserker NPC Unknowingly Destroys the World

Seven Seas Licenses Influencer Hero: After Saving Another World, I Got Rich Streaming Dungeons!

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Influencer Hero: After Saving Another World, I Got Rich Streaming Dungeons

Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the license acquisition of the manga series Influencer Hero: After Saving Another World, I Got Rich Streaming Dungeons! by Y.A. and Pecomaru Osaki. After returning from one isekai adventure, one young man will have to use his skills in the real world as dungeons start appearing! But now his skills will be what pays his bills when he monetizes his adventures.

Ryoji has just returned from another world where he spent ten years gaining power to defeat the evil demon lord and is ready to go back to being a normal teen. Unfortunately for him, dangerous dungeons have begun to appear in the real world! While Ryoji still has his skills and abilities from the other world, something about these dungeons is still off, and he’s the only one who can figure things out. While the world adjusts to the new reality of dangerous dungeons, Ryoji comes up with a plan to help wannabe adventurers while boosting his wallet: by livestreaming his trek through the dungeons!

Influencer Hero: After Saving Another World, I Got Rich Streaming Dungeons! (Manga) Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in April 2027 for $13.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Seven Seas Licenses Wandmaker of the Ruined World

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Wandmaker of the Ruined World (Manga) Vol. 1

Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the license acquisition of the manga series Wandmaker of the Ruined World by Hagane Kurodome, Nori Kazato, and Kayahara. A global blackout forces one loner out of his comfort zone and right into the role of hero in this fantasy series—light novels also from Seven Seas!

When a global blackout wipes out electricity overnight, shut-in inventor Ori Kenshi finds his carefully isolated life in the mountains of Okutama turned upside down. A mechanical genius who prefers machines to people, Kenshi once made a quiet living crafting intricate devices and anime weapons from his workshop. But when a meteor crashes into his garden during the outage, he carves it into a wand just to pass the time—only to discover that the meteors which destroyed the world’s power grids have unleashed something else entirely: magic. As civilization collapses and chaos spreads, Kenshi’s handmade wand might be the key to a new kind of power. Now this reluctant loner must step beyond the safety of his workshop and use his unusual talents to survive in a world where technology is gone and magic has taken its place.

Wandmaker of the Ruined World (Manga) Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in May 2027 for $13.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Crescent Moon Marching Vol. 1 is a solid debut that’s just a fun and inspiring read

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Mizuki has never played a musical instrument. She’s never marched in time with a group (it’s harder than it looks!). And she’s never spent time on school activities when she could be studying. But after leaving behind her high-stress high school in Tokyo and moving to small-town Akita with her aunt, she’s looking for a fresh start. And when she crosses paths with Akira, a cute-but-grumpy trumpet player who introduces her to their school marching band, this may be just the chance she needs to take a leap and find herself.

Story: Hamachi Yamada
Art: Hamachi Yamada
Translation: Arthur Miura
Letterer: Barri Shrager

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Preview: Infini-T Force Vol. 9

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Infini-T Force Vol. 9

(W) Ukyou Kodachi (A) Tatsuma Ejiri

The fight for Emi’s destiny drives the Tatsunoko legends toward their final showdown with Z.

The heroes have struck down Damien Gray, Z’s most trusted lieutenant—but the war is far from over. Before Emi stands Z’s final enforcer: the mysterious Raja Khan. Determined to uncover the truth of her own identity, Emi embarks on a new journey alongside Raja and Casshan. But every step brings her closer to the ultimate confrontation—where Gatchaman, Polymar, Casshan, and Tekkaman must unite for one last, decisive battle against Z!

Infini-T Force Vol. 9

Otakon 2026: Manga Mavericks Books Announces New Licenses

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Manga Mavericks Book announced three new manga licenses at Otakon 2026.

The announcements featured the action-adventure one-shot stories, Oni King and Royd by ZENZO, which are scheduled for release in digital formats in December 2026, and the slice of life exploration manga Town Walking with Ghost Dog by Ippan Nakamura, which is scheduled for release in print and digital formats in May 2027.

ONI KING

by ZENZO

Digital SRP: $0.99 ∙ 16 pages ∙ For Readers 13+ ∙ Available December 2026

Like many things, revenge is a choice. A choice where the results may not be worth the price…

In what should have been a straightforward tale, Oniou is a demon child whose mother is kidnapped by the nefarious monster Kurokazemaru. He’s powerless to stop the fiend, but happens upon the cursed club Gako which will grant him power to defeat his foe at…the cost of his life force. Pouring everything into revenge sounds good in the moment, but when the dust settles, will he find that revenge truly is a dish best served cold or not served at all?

ONI KING

ROYD

by ZENZO

Digital SRP: $0.99 ∙ 36 pages ∙ For Readers 13+ ∙ Available December 2026 

Who determines a heart’s worth?

Royd is a boy with abundant magical potential. So much so, that a goddess takes him under her tutelage and is impressed with his growth…except she deems his heart full of kindness to be an obstacle. Under pressure to pay back the one who raised him, Royd “gives” his heart to a sentient, nameless golem. Upon receiving Royd’s heart the Golem witnesses the beauty of the world, while Royd becomes a powerful mage—at the cost of his humanity. Will the Golem, now entranced with the world, have the “heart” to return what was once Royd’s, or is the magician’s humanity too far gone to be saved?

ROYD

TOWN WALKING WITH GHOST DOG

by Ippan Nakamura

Print SRP: $14.99 / Digital SRP: $6.99 ∙ 176 pages ∙ ISBN: 9781968054731 ∙ For Readers 8+ ∙ Available May 2027 

Travel along with Ghost Dog!

See Japan through trails, trains, back alleys, and of course, on foot. Pulling triple duty as a guidebook, memoir, and manga, Town Walking with Ghost Dog takes on the streets of Japan with picture-book-esque artwork framed by the personal experiences of the manga creator Ippan Nakamura. From a hot bath in Sangenjaya to the recesses of Okutama, you’ll feel immersed in a side of Japanese history and locales like never before, in this travelogue of Japan as seen through the eyes of a lone traveler and their ghostly canine companion.

TOWN WALKING WITH GHOST DOG

SDCC 2026: Independent Manga Alliance launches to give Creators and Publishers Resources to Grow the Global Manga Audience

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A new manga industry organization called the Independent Manga Alliance announced its formation at the 2026 Comic Con International in San Diego last week.

The organization aims to provide resources to independent manga creators and smaller publishers to help with marketing, translation, distribution, and sales support and connect them with a wider range of readers globally. The Alliance includes founding members comprised of Manga Mavericks Books, Mahjong Pros, Strict Algorithm LLC, Red String Manga, and Curation Entertainment Partners Inc (B!Juku).

Beyond highlighting manga through event panels, the organization looks to be putting together a website full of resources, programs, events, and the ability to network, as well as highlighting publishers.

The organization is also teasing an “Indie Manga Futures Lab,” an initiative “supporting bold ideas and new voices through mentorship, resources, and micro-grants.”

The IMA is also actively seeking new members, and interested manga creators and publishers can fill out the form.

IDW Publishing and CoroCoro Mangas Bring Sonic the Hedgehog: The Blade of Courage Official English Translation to Fans for the First Time Ever

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The fan-favorite Sonic the Hedgehog: The Blade of Courage manga has finally received an official English translation and there’s only one place to read it: The IDW Publishing App.

Created by Yuki Imada and featuring high speed action and fun starring the Blue Blur, the first chapter of the beloved manga is available to read now, exclusively on the IDW App. This is the one and only official English translated edition of Sonic the Hedgehog: The Blade of Courage, and an official English translation of the popular Shadow the Hedgehog manga will arrive at a later date as well.

Download the IDW App on Google Play or the Apple App Store to read the exciting debut chapter of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG: THE BLADE OF COURAGE, plus enjoy hundreds of other digital comics featuring SONIC THE HEDGEHOG and so much more. New chapters will be released every three weeks, with chapter two arriving on August 19.

Sonic the Hedgehog: The Blade of Courage

AlphaPolis makes its US print debut with Three Anime-Adapted Manga

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AlphaPolis Co., Ltd. has announced its North American print debut, bringing three of its most popular manga titles, later developed into hit anime adaptations, to English-language readers in paperback. The releases will come in waves throughout the summer and fall of 2026, with Volume 1 reaching shelves on July 28, Volume 2 on August 11, and Volume 3 on October 13. The launch spans two of the genres driving North American manga demand, isekai and villainess fantasy, and marks the first time AlphaPolis is publishing its own print editions in the region. The print launch joins existing digital editions on Kindle and the Alpha Manga app, and anime adaptations of all three series streaming internationally on Crunchyroll.

The three debut series, Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time, A Gatherer’s Adventure in Isekai, and May I Ask for One Final Thing?, share a common origin: each began as a web novel posted by an amateur creator to the AlphaPolis platform, rose through reader support into print and manga serialization, and went on to a television anime adaptation. Together, the three have nearly 6 million copies in circulation in Japan.

AlphaPolis has built a distinctive publishing model that discovers new talent based on reader support and develops works into books, manga, and anime. Creators post original fiction and manga to its platform, and the most popular titles are commercialized into print books, e-books, and anime. The result is a catalog shaped by readers, and a model that has made AlphaPolis a gateway for new talent, with particular depth in genres outside the shonen-action mainstream.

Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time

Manga by Taro Sasakama, Original Story by Kogitsunemaru

Takumi Iruma, although not a hero, got caught up in a hero summoning spell and was reborn in another world. As an apology for getting him involved, a goddess of this world agreed to grant him any skill he wanted! He was hoping to use a humble crafting skill to live a peaceful and modest life in this other world, without having to battle anyone… but the Alchemy skill he was granted turned out to be the most powerful skill with the ability to create anything from a holy sword to a flying ship! With the cheat-level skills he acquires by chance, he makes a lot of money in business and is unbeatable in battles! The long-awaited first volume of this comical and heartwarming “isekai” tale of the strongest alchemist is finally here!

The series won a Readers’ Award at the 10th AlphaPolis Fantasy Novel Awards, and its anime adaptation aired in January 2025, with a second season in production.

Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time

A Gatherer’s Adventure in Isekai

Manga by Tomozo, Original Story by Masuo Kinoko

Takeru Kamishiro is an average guy who’s declared dead by a fishy-looking god and reincarnated in the sword-and sorcery world of Madeus. To give him a head start in this realm, he’s given enhanced physical strength, tons of magic force, and “Search,” which helps him discover valuable items and materials. Huge adventure awaits for Takeru, and he’s even got a cute partner to share the good times with! It’s the first volume of this popular, heartwarming fantasy!

The anime adaptation aired its 12-episode run beginning in September 2025.

A Gatherer's Adventure in Isekai

May I Ask for One Final Thing?

Manga by Sora Hoonoki, original story by Nana Otori

One night at a ball, Scarlet is suddenly told by the second prince, Kyle, that their engagement is annulled. At the same time, she’s accused of baseless crimes and denounced as a “villainess” by many members of nobility. Scarlet has had to put up with the prince’s nonsense for years, but she’s had enough. And so, she makes one last request: “May I send you and the rest of these pigs flying?”

The anime adaptation began airing in October 2025.

May I Ask for One Final Thing?
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