Manga "Saikyō Mahō Kyōshi Emilia Crane wa Hohoemu" Vol. 1 Launches from Square Enix
Volume 1 of Aizawa Satsuki’s fantasy manga Saikyō Mahō Kyōshi Emilia Crane wa Hohoemu is now on sale from Square Enix, with special bonuses at select retailers.
New "Yani Suu Futari" Merchandise Imagines Sasaki and Yamada Working Together — Pre-orders Open Now
A new merchandise line for the TV anime “Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari” imagines Sasaki and Yamada sharing the same workplace, with pre-orders open on AMNIBUS until October 21, 2026.
Black Butler 20th Anniversary Fair at Animate: Replica Mini Shikishi Giveaway Across 4 Rounds
Animate stores nationwide and Animate online are celebrating 20 years of Yana Toboso’s Black Butler with a four-round fair giving away replica mini shikishi. Round 1 runs Sept. 18–Oct. 31.
TV Anime "MURCIÉLAGO" Set for January 2027 Broadcast — Announced at Anime NYC
The TV anime adaptation of Kana Yoshimura’s MURCIÉLAGO has been confirmed for a January 2027 premiere, with the announcement made at Anime NYC 2026 in New York alongside a first-look art board.
Kingdom Hearts Gets Its First-Ever Anime Series With a Brand-New Story — Tetsuya Nomura on Board
Disney and Square Enix have announced an original Kingdom Hearts anime series featuring a completely new story. It will air on Disney Channel and stream on Disney+.
matoba Launches New Manga "Eden no Tou" — A Girl-Meets-Girl Fantasy Set in a Post-Apocalyptic Labyrinth
matoba’s new series “Eden no Tou: Ruruchika Kunya to Tou no Meikyuu” launched in Monthly Shonen Gangan’s September 2026 issue, out August 12 from Square Enix.
Manga Artist Yōko Umezu, Creator of Vermeil in Gold, Passes Away at 57
Square Enix’s Monthly Shonen Gangan has announced the death of manga artist Yōko Umezu on July 7 due to cerebral infarction. The Vermeil in Gold manga has also concluded.
Manga "Osananajimi ni Kage de Tsugou no Ii Otoko Yobawarisareta Ore wa…" Vol. 1 Out Now from Square Enix
Square Enix has released volume 1 of the manga adaptation of Nora Usagi’s light novel, drawn by Ippitsu Nanashi, on August 6, 2026, with store bonuses and digital extras included.
Former Hero Turned 30-Something Teacher Gets Dragged Into Another World Again in New Manga on Manga UP!
Square Enix’s Manga UP! launched new series “Arasar Kyoshi…” on August 5, following a near-30 teacher who is secretly the legendary hero who saved the world 100 years ago.
Just Like Mona Lisa Anime Reveals Teaser, Lead Voice Actress, and Main Staff
The TV anime of Tsumuji Yoshimura’s Just Like Mona Lisa has unveiled its first teaser video, confirmed Chika Anzai as lead Hinase, and announced its main staff at ANImagic in Germany.
Childhood Friend Turned "Handsome Prince": Ao Kurumi's Rom-Com "Ikemen Sugimasu Natsume-san" Vol. 1 Out Now
Square Enix has released volume 1 of Ao Kurumi’s new romantic comedy manga “Ikemen Sugimasu Natsume-san” on July 27, 2026, serialized in Monthly G Fantasy.
Manga "Oshare Suki Ohi wa Gisou Kekkon de Osama ni Dekiai Sareru" Vol. 1 Launches from Square Enix
Irono’s isekai romance manga about a fashion-loving reincarnated queen in a fake marriage launches its first volume on July 27, 2026 from Square Enix.
Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Kyuuten-hen Manga Vol. 1 Out Now, Adapting Arc from Novel Volume 27
Square Enix has released volume 1 of the Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei: Kyuuten-hen manga on July 27, adapting the arc that begins in Satou Tsutomu’s original light novel volume 27.
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You Anime Reveals Full English Dub Cast
Crunchyroll has unveiled the full English dub cast for Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, led by Giles Panton as Sasaki and Caitlyn Bairstow as Yamada/Tayama.
Yomi no Tsugai Hobby Stock Merch Line-up Revealed — Pre-orders Open July 16, 2026
Hobby Stock has opened pre-orders for a new wave of Yomi no Tsugai collectibles including trading can badges, acrylic stands, keychains, and more, shipping September 2026.
Gangan JOKER Launches Two New Manga Series: A Water-Spirit Rom-Com and a Culinary Fantasy About Dropout Mages
Gangan JOKER’s July issue launches two new manga series simultaneously: Yunamaro’s water-spirit rom-com “Kimi to Sumitai Undine” and Takase Asuka’s culinary fantasy “Rosenburg no Shimaite.”
