Manga Mavericks, a new manga publisher serving North America, announced two newly licensed titles during its panel at Otakon that will be added to its print and digital catalog in early 2026.

FISHGOD, VOLUME 1

by Chlona
Print SRP: $12.99 / Digital SRP: $5.99
132 pages
ISBN: 9781968054274
For Readers 13+
Available January 2026 (Digital), May 2026 (Print)  

The world is infested by Kaigyo: fish that walk on land, eat concrete, and destroy buildings.

Their typical behavior is bizarre enough, but ten years ago, Jaytle Nish witnessed these pests become murderers while under the command of a mystery person clad in black and eat his parents whole. He takes on a job exterminating the fish while looking for leads but instead finds a strange woman eating poisonous kaigyo flesh.

From deadly fish to mysterious cultists, the odd duo will take on it all in this pop art-inspired revenge action series!

FISHGOD is an ongoing indie series that is currently 3 volumes in Japan, each of which will be released at A5 (5.83″ x 8.27″) size by Manga Mavericks Books.

BALLET HERO FANTASY: DAN’S ADVENTURE FEAT. STEVEN MCRAE, VOLUME 1

by Takafumi Adachi
Print SRP: $14.99 / Digital SRP: $6.99
160 pages
ISBN: 9781968054250
For Readers All-Ages
Available February 2026   

A pirouette is power.

Dan’s dream is to be a dancer. He has plenty of heart, but his ability doesn’t quite live up to his passion. Despite this, he looks up to his upperclassman Steven McRae, who is worlds beyond him…literally. Using a magic mirror, Steven travels to a fantastical world, where he acts as a Ballet Hero! When Dan accidentally ends up following him, Steven quickly realizes that Dan being here is no coincidence.

This action-adventure manga combines ballet, tokusatsu, and the amazing art of veteran artist Takafumi Adachi! Dance to the stars with Ballet Hero Fantasy!

BALLET HERO FANTASY: DAN’S ADVENTURE FEAT. STEVEN MCRAE is a complete series collected into 2 volumes in Japan, each of which will be released at A5 (5.83″ x 8.27″) size by Manga Mavericks Books.