Also: Magical Girl Dandelion, Statues, The Mortifying Ordeal of Being Seen, more
Viz Media announced the following new physical and digital licenses and releases on Friday:
Title: Bug Ego
Authors: ONE (story), Kiyoto Shitara (art)
Release: Spring 2026
In essence, ONE has produced another anime series titled "Hackers." Two main characters discover techniques that manipulate reality; however, a single mistake could lead to devastating consequences.
Title: Super Psychic Policeman Chojo
Author: Shun Numa
Release: Spring 2026
Summary: At West Chinjuku Police Station, Ippongi realizes her new partner, Chojo, uses his psychic powers to do everything except work! Together, they turn the police force into a farce.
Title: Magical Girl Dandelion
Author: Kaeru Mizuho
Release: Spring 2026
Can Tanpopo maintain her friendship with Shade despite their opposing roles as magical girls and fiends?
Title: Sakamoto Holidays
Authors: Tetsu Ōkawa , Yūto Suzuki (original concept)
Release: Spring 2026
In summary, spend some leisure time alongside Sakamoto as he resolves local issues in the spin-off series of Sakamoto Days. He will revitalize the area to make it the safest and most popular shopping district in town.
Title: Statues: Junji Ito Story Collection
Author: Junji Ito
Release: Spring 2026
Junji Ito is known for his horror stories that feature headless statues, a teacher's murder, and a ritual involving a cursed river. These elements are combined into ten short stories that are sure to give you nightmares.
Title: The Mortifying Ordeal of Being Seen
Author: mmk
Release: Spring 2026
Summary: Being sexy can be mortifying, so who will be the first to tap out in this battle of flirtatious gazes between smitten seatmates Eguchi and Ikezawa?
Title: Akira Failing in Love
Author: Shinta Harekawa
Release: Spring 2026
Akira moves back to the rural areas for her high school education with the intention of winning over her childhood sweetheart. Despite their mutual infatuation, her lack of perception hinders her ability to realize his feelings towards her.
Title: Disney Twisted-Wonderland : Usurper from the Wilds
Authors: Jun Hioki (story), Yana Toboso (original concept, art)
Release: January 2026
This book is based on both The Lion King from Disney and the Twisted Wonderland mobile game. It has a foldable poster featuring original artwork from Black Butler's Yana Toboso and was written by Jun Hioki.
Title: Disney Twisted-Wonderland : The Manga–Book of Scarabia
Authors: Majiko! (story, art), Yana Toboso (original concept)
Release: March 2026
Get ready to explore Scarabia Dorm, which is inspired by Jafar from Aladdin, as part of the Disney Twisted-Wonderland mobile game. This manga and book adaptation by Yana Toboso features original artwork by Majiko!
Title: Princess Mononoke Film Comic (All-in-One Edition)
Author: Hayao Miyazaki
Release: Spring 2026
In Princess Mononoke, three characters - Ashitaka, Lady Eboshi, and San - come together through a full-color film comic adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki's classic Studio Ghibli film.
Title: The Art of Manga
Release: Fall 2025
The de Young Museum is hosting an exhibit called "The Art of Manga," which showcases ten prominent manga artists and features over 200 full-color illustrations. This exhibit will delve into the influence and background of manga this fall season in 2025.
Title: Centuria
Author: Tohru Kuramori
Release: Spring 2026
In essence, Julian makes a deal with a malevolent being in exchange for gaining abilities that he must employ to safeguard an innocent person in a harsh environment.
Title: Ichi the Witch
Authors: Osamu Nishi (story), Shiro Usazaki (art)
Release: Spring 2026
Summary: Against all odds, Ichi becomes the only male witch in the entire world! Not even the great witch Desscaras is prepared for the headache he is about to bring her.
Title: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure : Purple Smoke Distortion novel
Authors: Kohei Kadono (story), Hirohiko Araki (original concept, illustrations)
Release: Spring 2026
Discover what transpired with Pannacotta Fugo post-JoJo's Bizarre Adventure : Part 5-Golden Wind by reading this novel!
Title: Shadow Eliminators
Author: Kento Amemiya
Release: Spring 2026
In summary, Asakaze encounters Kuromori who helps him combat the Kasane monsters that arise from negative human emotions.
Title: Green Green Greens
Author: Kento Terasaka
Release: Spring 2026
In summary, Haku did not have any goals until he discovered his love for golf after one swing. Now he wants to overcome his fear of failure and pursue his own goal.
Title: Two on Ice
Author: Elck Itsumo
Release: Spring 2026
In summary, Hayuma discovered his love for ice skating after observing Kisara perform. Later on, he had the opportunity to team up with her on the ice.
Title: Beat & Motion
Author: Naoki Fujita
Release: Spring 2026
In summary, Tatsuhiko is inspired by animation again after meeting Nico, his favorite musician, who he teams up with despite having already met before.
It has been announced that in spring 2026, Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai manga by Riku Sanjō and Kōji Inada will be released in full by Viz Media.
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