LATEST MANGA RELEASES
Bleach
Bleach (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Tite Kubo. It follows the adventures of a teenager Ichigo Kurosaki, who inherits his parents’ destiny after he obtains the powers of a Soul Reaper—a death personification similar to the Grim Reaper—from another Soul Reaper, Rukia Kuchiki. His new-found powers allow him to take on the duties of defending humans from evil spirits and guiding departed souls to the afterlife, and set him on journeys to various ghostly realms of existence.
Bleach was serialized in Shueisha‘s shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump from August 2001 to August 2016, with its chapters collected in 74 tankōbon volumes. The series has spawned a media franchise that includes an anime television series adaptation that was produced by Tokyo-based studio Pierrot from 2004 to 2012, two original video animation (OVA) episodes, four animated feature films, ten stage musicals, and numerous video games, as well as many types of Bleach-related merchandise. A Japanese live-action film adaptation produced by Warner Bros. premiered in 2018. A sequel to the anime television series premiered in 2022.
In North America, the manga was licensed for English release by Viz Media in 2004. They have released the collected volumes and published its chapters in their Shonen Jump magazine from November 2007 until the magazine’s final issue in April 2012.
Bleach received the 50th Shogakukan Manga Award for the shōnen category in 2005. The manga had over 130 million tankōbon volumes in circulation worldwide by 2022, making it one of the best-selling manga in history.
Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari
Naofumi Iwatani, an uncharismatic Otaku who spends his days on games and manga, suddenly finds himself summoned to a parallel universe where he is one of four legendary heroes tasked with saving a fantasy world from its prophesied destruction.
But all is not as it seems as Naofumi is quickly betrayed and framed for a crime he did not commit. With an entire kingdom against him and nowhere to run, Naofumi must rise to become the legendary Shield Hero and save the world!
Dungeon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatte Iru Darou ka
Bell Cranel is just trying to find his way in the world. Of course, in his case, the “world” is an enormous dungeon filled with monsters below a city run by gods and goddesses with way too much time on their hands. He’s got big dreams but not much more when a roll on the random encounter die brings him face-to-face with the girl of his dreams—but what’s an amateur adventurer got to offer a brilliant swordswoman? And what if the lonely goddess who sponsors his solo adventuring gets jealous?
The Celestial Returned from Hell
I’ve returned from hell. After enduring for thousands of years, I will be the one to save humanity.
Witch Watch
Witch Watch (Japanese: ウィッチウォッチ, Hepburn: Witchi Wotchi) is a Japanese fantasy and romantic comedy manga series written and illustrated by Kenta Shinohara. It has been serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump since February 2021, with its chapters collected into twelve tankōbon volumes as of August 2023. As of November 2022, the manga had over 1.1 million copies in circulation.
Jiangshi X
“Jiangshi X” is a thrilling manga that follows the story of a young girl named Ling and her unlikely partner, a Jiangshi (a Chinese vampire-like creature) named Bai. Together, they embark on a journey to uncover the truth behind a supernatural conspiracy that threatens the safety of their world.
The manga is set in a world where supernatural beings like ghosts and spirits coexist with humans. Ling is an ordinary girl who is passionate about paranormal investigations, and she works with her father at their family-owned paranormal investigation agency. Bai, on the other hand, is a Jiangshi who has been awakened from his slumber after 100 years. He possesses supernatural powers and is immune to harm, but he is also bound by a set of rules that he must follow.
The story begins when Ling and her father are hired to investigate a case involving a ghostly apparition that is terrorizing a local village. Upon arriving at the village, Ling encounters Bai, who is also investigating the same case. Despite their initial reluctance to work together, Ling and Bai team up to solve the mystery and uncover a larger conspiracy that threatens the balance between the human world and the supernatural world.
One of the most appealing aspects of “Jiangshi X” is its blend of Chinese folklore and modern storytelling. The manga draws heavily from Chinese mythology and supernatural lore, introducing readers to a fascinating world of creatures and legends that are rarely explored in Western media. The use of Jiangshi, in particular, is a unique touch that adds to the manga’s distinctiveness.
Another standout feature of “Jiangshi X” is its dynamic and well-developed characters. Ling is a relatable protagonist who is driven by her passion for the paranormal and her desire to protect those around her. She is smart, resourceful, and determined, and her interactions with Bai bring out her bravery and quick thinking. Bai, on the other hand, is a complex and mysterious character whose motivations are not always clear. He is both powerful and vulnerable, and his relationship with Ling evolves throughout the manga.
The artwork in “Jiangshi X” is also impressive, with detailed and dynamic illustrations that capture the manga’s action and suspense. The use of color is especially noteworthy, as the manga employs a muted color palette that adds to the eerie and supernatural atmosphere.
Overall, “Jiangshi X” is a must-read for fans of manga, particularly those who enjoy supernatural and action-packed stories. Its unique blend of Chinese folklore and modern storytelling, along with its dynamic characters and stunning artwork, make it a standout in the genre. The manga has garnered a dedicated following since its release and continues to captivate readers with its thrilling and suspenseful storylines.
Kono Oto Tomare!
Since the graduation of the senior members of the club, Takezou ends up being the sole member of the “Koto” (traditional Japanese string instrument) club. Now that the new school year has begun, Takezou will have to seek out new members into the club, or the club will become terminated. Out of nowhere, a new member barges into the near-abandoned club room, demanding to join the club. How will Takezou be able to keep his club alive and deal with this rascal of a new member?
Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu
High school student Misumi Makoto is called into a fantasy world by the god Tsukuyomi, in order to be a hero. However, powerful others in this world aren’t as thrilled to have him there, and they kick him to the edge of the world just as Tsukuyomi declares that he must leave Makoto to find his own way. Now it’s up to Makoto to find his own way!
Gate – Jietai Kare no Chi nite, Kaku Tatakeri
A gate appears in Tokyo’s Ginza district sometime in the 21st century. From the gate pours out monsters, knights from middle-age Europe, and other fantasy-like beings, and they kill many of the citizens of Tokyo. This event is known as the Ginza Incident.
The government sends a small group of soldiers from the Japanese Self-Defense Forces to the alternate world beyond the gate. Led by otaku soldier Yoji, they find that the villages in the world are being attacked by a dragon. An elf girl who is a survivor from the dragon’s rampage joins the group in their travels across the dangerous new world.
The Skeleton Soldier Failed to Defend the Dungeon
Tonikaku Cawaii
Yuzaki Nasa’s first name has the kanji for “Starry Night,” but it’s pronounced as “Nasa”. He tries to be well-suited for his strange name by always aiming for the top. But one snowy night, he lets his guard down and gets hit by a car while chasing after a cute girl.The girl, Tsukasa Tsukuyomi, saves him, and Nasa takes that moment to confess to this mysterious and cute stranger! Tsukasa agrees to go out with him…but only if they get married! Fast forward a few years and Nasa opens his door to see Tsukasa, who calls him her husband! Thus begins their strange married life.
Kaifuku Jutsushi no Yarinaoshi
Healing magicians cannot fight alone.’ Keare, who was bound by this common knowledge, was exploited again and again by others.
But one day, he noticed what lay beyond healing magic, and was convinced that a healing magician was the strongest class. However, by the time he realized that potential, he was deprived of everything. Thus, he used healing magic on the world itself to go back four years, deciding to redo everything.
This is a heroic tale of one healing magician who became the strongest by using knowledge from his past life and healing magic.
Oshi no Ko (YOKOYARI Mengo)
The story begins with a beautiful girl, her perfectly fake smile, and the people who love her selfishly for it.
What transpires behind the scenes of the glittering showbiz industry? How far would you go for the sake of your beloved idol? What would you do if you found out reincarnation was real? The star of the show is Aquamarine Hoshino and the stage is but a mere facade. Will he manage to reach the climax before the world of glamour swallows him whole?
Isekai Meikyuu de Harem o
A man was about to commit suicide and decides to search for a way to die in the internet, but then he found an odd site that asked a lot of questions and had a point based system that allows you to create skills and abilities for a character. He took interest in it and when he finished setting his character he was asked “You will now be transported to a world with the settings you choose, coming back is not possible, do you still accept?“, Then without thinking much of it he pressed YES and found himself in another world with the skills and abilities he chose to have.
Call of the Night
Unable to sleep or find true satisfaction in his daily life, Yamori Kou begins wandering the night streets. He encounters a strange girl named Nanakusa Nazuna who offers to help soothe his insomnia by sleeping beside him, but it is not merely a one-way exchange…
One-Punch Man
In this new action-comedy, everything about a young man named Saitama screams “AVERAGE,” from his lifeless expression to his bald head, to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking fellow doesn’t have your average problem… He’s actually a superhero that’s looking for tough opponents! The problem is, every time he finds a promising candidate he beats the snot out of them in one punch. Can Saitama finally find an evil villain strong enough to challenge him? Follow Saitama through his hilarious romps as he searches for new bad guys to challenge!