Manga Mavericks Licenses First Time in Taiwan, Great Metal God, Princess Da Huang Manga
Manga Maverics also collaborates with Red String localization company to release I'll See You at Ebisu Studios
The Manga Mavericks website and podcast have launched a new publishing division called Manga Mavericks Books. During their panel at Anime Expo on Friday, they unveiled some licensed titles that they plan to publish. Subscribers to their Substack newsletter will have access to these titles before anyone else, as they will receive an added manga reading feature on July 16th for select titles from the publisher.
Title: First Time in Taiwan: A Delicious Adventure!
Creator: Yuki Muta
Release Date: October 2025
This manga tells the story of a mangaka and their friends as they travel to Taiwan using illustrations and photographs. It features adorable animal avatars and is sure to satisfy your hunger for adventure without adding any extra calories!
Title: Great Metal God
Creator: Iwakuni Kōgyō
Release Date: November 2025
Great Metal God is a captivating science fiction tale that follows the story of a massive steel creature that descends from the sky and wreaks havoc on Earth. Despite humanity's efforts, they are powerless against this metal behemoth. However, salvation comes from an unexpected source - an ancient ritual performed by a young girl with unwavering resolve. The story is told entirely through stunning artwork, leaving readers in awe of the Great Metal God's arrival.
Title: Princess Da Huang & Other Titles
Creator: Ohtori
Release Date: December 2025
The book "Princess Da Huang" is set in a fantastical realm where humans coexist with peculiar beings. This collection of tales weaves together elements from fairy tales and reality, featuring characters such as sentient puppets and dragon-like creatures with human features. Each page is filled with stunning illustrations that will captivate readers and leave them amazed by the unexpected twists and turns in these captivating stories.
Manga Mavericks has declared that they are collaborating with Red String, a localization company from Japan, to publish I'll See You at Ebisu Studios.
Title: I'll See You at Ebisu Studios
Creator: Nishu
Release Date: October 2025
Summary: At Ebisu Studios, run-of-the-mill animator Inojima is troubled. His favorite soda is missing from the company vending machine, and the young production assistant Kano won't stop confessing his love every chance he gets. Is it a one-sided workplace romance? Or will their relationship move forward, frame by frame?
According to the report, Manga Mavericks Books has collaborated with B!Juku, which is a marketing and eBook retail partner. Through this partnership, B!Juku intends to help creators expand into new markets like the United States and offer guidance and marketing support to emerging creators.
In the Q&A portion of the panel discussion, Manga Mavericks Books announced that they will be stocking their books at The Beguiling bookstore in Toronto. Additionally, they are currently in negotiations with US bookstores to carry their products as well.
Source: Press release, Manga Mavericks Books, Anime Expo panel
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