Image via Amazon Last week, it was revealed that Phoenix Gramedia, which is owned by both Kadokawa and Gramedia, has acquired eight titles for licensing. These titles include seven manga and one novel adaptation. Among these titles are Seihantaina Kimi to Boku , Phantom Busters , Medalist , Witch Watch , Kinki Chihō no Aru Basho ni Tsuite (novel and manga adaptation), Jigokuraku , and Nue no Onmyōji .
You and I Are Polar Opposites is the English translation of the manga series published by MANGA Plus, which tells the story of two individuals who are complete opposites in terms of their personalities and interests.
Suzuki, an energetic girl who can't help but follow the crowd, finds herself drawn to Tani, a quiet boy who can easily speak his mind. Enter: the serialization of a hit one-shot! A story for anyone who wants to enjoy love! This down-to-earth, relatable rom-com is ready to pull at your heartstrings!
Agasawa Tea launched ( link ) the manga on Shueisha 's Shonen Jump+ platform in May 2022. The manga originally launched ( link ) In January 2021, the manga was released as a one-shot on the website. It ended in November 2024. Shueisha released the eighth and final compiled book volume on March 4.
In 2023, the manga came in third place in the 16th Manga Taisho Awards, while in 2024 it placed seventh in the 17th Manga Taisho Awards.
The manga is inspiring an upcoming television anime that will premiere in January 2026.
Viz Media acquired the rights for North America to publish the manga version of Neoshoko's Phantom Busters.
Eugene doesn't believe in ghosts, but his classmate Mogari is an exorcist who chomps on them whole! Can they get their anxious classmate Kotaro, who can talk to ghosts, to join their Phantom Busters club?
In August 2023, the manga was introduced in Shueisha's Jump SQ. magazine. As of June 9th, they have released its fifth volume.
Image via Amazon Tsurumaikada 's Medalist manga has been granted permission for distribution in North America by Kodansha USA Publishing.
Tsukasa, whose dreams were crushed. Inori, left to fend for herself. These two share a dream...and their tenacity may be the only thing that sees them through. Their destination? The ice...on the world's stage!
In May 2020, Tsurumaikada started publishing its manga series in Kodansha's Afternoon magazine. As of June 23rd, Kodansha has released the 13th volume of the compiled books.
In 2023, the manga received recognition as the best general manga at both the Shogakukan Awards and Kodansha 's annual Manga Awards in May 2024.
The TV series was based on a manga series. It was launched in Japan on January 4th. Disney+ made it available for streaming. There will be another season of this series which will be released in January 2026.
Image via Amazon MANGA Plus publishes Kenta Shinohara 's Witch Watch manga digitally, and it describes the story:
Morihito, a boy with the strength of an ogre, is about to start living together with his childhood friend Niko, who is training to be a witch. NIko's magic leads to all sorts of unpredictable trouble, and with two teens under one roof... Let the fantastical antics begin! Magical comedy series by Kenta Shinohara creator of SKET DANCE and Astra Lost in Space .
In February 2021, the manga was introduced by Shinohara in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. On September 4th, the 23rd volume of the manga was published by Shueisha.
The manga is inspiring a television anime that premiered on June 29, and is currently airing.
Image via Amazon The novel "Sesuji 's Kinki Chihō no Aru Basho ni Tsuite" depicts horror tales set in the Kansai region, which is also known as the Kinki area. This book is based on real stories that were collected from magazine articles, folk tales, reader submissions to magazines, and online "creepypasta" posts. The author uses a framing device of Ozawa, the editor of a missing horror magazine, who is being searched for by the book's writer.
Sesuji serialized ( link ) In August 2023, Kadokawa released a print novel version of the stories that were originally published on the Kakuyomu website in January 2023. On July 25, they also released a new bunkoban version of that same novel.
Tsukasa Usui launched ( link ) In November 2023, the manga version of Kadokawa's "Monthly Comic Dengeki Daioh" magazine will be released as part of its second volume.
Image via Amazon The manga series "Jigokuraku" by Yūji Kaku revolves around the character of Gabimaru, who was once celebrated as the greatest ninja but has since retired from his profession, breaking his village's laws. Despite being captured and facing various execution methods like beheading and burning at the stake, he manages to survive due to his exceptional training. Sagiri Asaemon, the executioner, notices that Gabimaru still holds onto a desire for life and assigns him a task: to locate the immortality elixir in order to clear his name.
Kaku launched ( link ) the manga on Shueisha 's Shonen Jump+ website ( link ) In January 2018, the anime adaptation of the manga began airing. It concluded its run in January 2021. Meanwhile, the final volume of the manga was released in April 2021.
An animated TV series based on a manga was released in April 2023. It will have a second season that will be shown in January 2026.
Image via Viz Media's X/Twitter account North America will receive the manga version of Kōta Kawae's popular series, Nue no Onmyōji.
For as long as he can remember, Gakuro Yajima's been able to see spirits—beings that are drawn to human sadness and anger. A fateful encounter with a quirky pop culture–loving spirit named Nue marks the start of Gakuro's spirit-exorcist adventure!
Gakuro Yajima, who feels like an outsider at school, wants nothing more than to keep away from ghosts and lead a tranquil existence. However, his peaceful plans are disrupted when he stumbles into a locked room and encounters Nue, a peculiar spirit who requests that he combat the malevolent entities lurking around his school. Although hesitant at first, Gakuro soon realizes that he cannot delay making a decision as the spirits are eagerly awaiting his response.
In May 2023, Kawae started publishing their manga in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. As of September 4th, they have released their 11th volume.
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