American Kodansha Eight new print editions and two new English-language digital editions were announced at New York Comic Con on Sunday.
Additionally, the company announced that it will be releasing a new volume blue lock Starting in July 2025, the manga will be published every month until the manga catches up with Japanese releases. American Kodansha He also said that due to public demand God’s drops The manga will be reprinted in a two-in-one omnibus volume.
American Kodansha Also announced is a partnership with Barnes & Noble Suzuki Kojiof ring Novel, to be released soon Tetsuko Kuroyanagiof Xiaodoudou: the little girl by the window:sequel Fall 2025 Fiction.
The company will also publish Shirahama Seagullof witch hat studio Comic box set 1 and Otomo Katsuhiroof Akira Hardcover collection Fall 2025.
new digital license
title: the gods wish
author: Jincheng Munezhi (story), Fujimura Aiji (Art)
Release date: November 12
Synopsis: Deep down, high school student Shun Takahata longs for some excitement in his boring life… but his teacher’s head randomly exploding is not what he had in mind. When some of his classmates suddenly suffer the same fate, he begins to realize that he has been drawn into a series of deadly supernatural children’s games. Shun and the other survivors were completely in the dark, not knowing who was responsible, why it happened, or when it would end. To unravel the mystery behind the terrifying game, they first must outlast the game…and each other.
title: India call me now
Author: Dao Terako
Release date: December 10
Plot synopsis: Natsume, a 28-year-old manga artist, has been trying to publish her work for years, and now she’s on the verge of giving up. When her boyfriend gets transferred to India and invites her to come with him, she takes it as a sign of finally giving up on the dream she’s been pursuing her entire life. But when she arrives and realizes he only sees her as a dutiful future housewife, she abandons him on the spot and finds herself alone in a strange land. Through the resilient and radiant women she meets there, Natsume slowly finds the strength to pursue her dreams again.
New Printing Licenses Fall 2025
title: Welcome to Demon School: Iruma-kun: Iruma Mafia Edition!
author: Xixiu (story), asshole (Art)
Summary: Get ready to meet the adorable cast Welcome to the devil school! Iruma-kun Because you’ve never seen them before!
In this new spin-off of the hit series, Iruma is a poor but always cheerful young boy growing up in a brutal urban slum. One day, Iruma gave the last piece of bread to an injured old man and nursed the stranger back to health, only to discover that the elderly gentleman was none other than Don Sullivan, the leader of the Babil Mafia! Soon after, Don Sullivan returned, took Iruma away, and begged the boy to become his grandson. And just like that, Iruma began his new life as the next man to lead a legion of – dare we say it – demonic mafia!
title: Hida’s little big world
author: Kamba Yuki
Summary: Sita and Nora live happily in a hollowed-out log with their “little ones” companions, who are no taller than a blade of grass. One day, Nora escapes to investigate a mysterious smoke signal, and Hida must muster all her wits and courage to pursue her. Rats, ants, weasels, giants… the vast world is full of dangers, but the brave Hida will find his friends at all costs. A charming new adventure comic for young readers and teens.
title: Curtain call for you
Author: Shiho Sato (story), Kiki Emoda (art)
Synopsis: Shy, timid Sakura Akutsu is content to confine her adventures to her notebook—until brash, outgoing new transfer student Hiiragi Tsubame gets her hands on her. The two secretly share a story Sakura has made up, but soon the secret becomes too big to keep, and Tsubame leads Sakura into a sparkling world she never imagined!
While Sakura learns to have confidence in herself and ignore what others think, Tsubame learns to look below the surface and dig deeper into emotional truths she may not understand… Together they will learn about art, love, truth and most importantly, theater… .…!
This creative and emotional series uses every visual tool available to convey the confusion and elation of adolescence.
title: You can’t fool your sharp-eyed sister
author: Hinata Natsu (story), I’m Asami (Art), New Nishi Chiho (original character design)
Synopsis: In a sleepy country church, Chloe plays an uptight and naive novice studying to become a priestess. But when night falls, she disguises herself and sneaks out to play cards and win big!
Despite her best efforts, word spreads, and one day a handsome young paladin named Heraldo – known as the rising star of the capital – comes to seek her help . When a murder that occurred two years ago threatens the stability of the kingdom, Gerardo thinks the con man dressed as his sister can solve the problem by using her gift – a rare blessing that allows someone to use magic. Unbeknownst to Gerardo, there was nothing supernatural about Chloe’s winning streak. She just has a quick mind and a sharp eye! Is this enough to survive in the Demon Cave Palace?
title: My mentor won’t budge
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Introduction: Quirky and sweet BL Romance makes you turn a new page at full speed!
Chiba’s friendly attitude, clear guidance, and beautiful face easily make him the favorite instructor of every female student at his driving school. But while he will use his charm to gain favorable reviews, Chiba diligently politely but firmly refuses any possible romantic gestures or overtures. His carefully crafted character is put to the test when he is paired with the mysterious Yaotome, a new student who has gained a reputation himself as the “Prince in a Suit.” Despite Yaotome’s calm appearance and demeanor, Chiba has trouble calming down when class begins. Just nervous, or is there another reason…?
title: cumming juliet
author: Katsura Komachi
Content introduction: Love is a cruel struggle between vanity and desire.
In the dark glamor of host club Velvet Kiss, Juri (also known as Juliet) holds the top spot like a vice. Newbie and number two host Akatsuki is impressed by the expressionless beauty’s supreme dominance and decides he must learn Juliet’s secret and shoot him down from the crowd. But when Akatsuki experienced Juliet’s intoxicating charm up close for the first time, his desire exceeded his expectations. He may soon learn that some secrets are best left in a bottle, and that a bullet through the heart may lead to more than bargained for…
title: Mouse’s first love
author: Oseto Riku
Synopsis: This is the sweet, bloody gangster love story we’ve been waiting for! Mouse is raised by the mob to be an emotionless killing machine, but a chance encounter at a playground sparks a romance unlike anything she’s ever known. Violence is as important as kawaii, Mouse’s first love Subverting the killer and romantic comedy genres!
title: before you become extinct
Author: Udailigui (story), my grandson Ganado (art)
Synopsis: A darkly comedic look at the meaning and meaninglessness of life through the eyes of a variety of endearing, occasionally psychopathic species facing extinction.
An inconspicuous rock is at the center of this story, which tells the story of the reincarnation of two souls, who take the form of a penguin, an otter, a crow, etc., and learn the value of culture in the face of the pressures of capitalist production and development. and the beauty of play.
Source: email correspondence, American Kodansha New York Comic Con Panel (Marion Peña)
