Abrams ComicArts' Kana Imprint Brings Satoshi Morie's Mystery Manga to English
Abrams ComicArts' ambitious brand in the manga world, Kana, has added an exciting new member to its library. Artist Satoshi Morie's mystery and romance-themed manga My Dear, A Mystery For You (originally titled Shin'ai naru A-jou e no Mystery in Japanese), which received great attention in Japan between 2016 and 2018, has been officially licensed in English. This announcement was met with great joy, especially among fans who love historical-textured mystery stories and Morie's unique, elegant drawing style.
The story of the series centers on Ayano, a young woman who is somewhat detached from the world and lives among books. Hoping that her daughter will adapt a bit more to the real world, Ayano's mother sends her to work as an assistant to Noumi Takayuki, a former writer who now works as a detective. However, when the paths of this duo cross, they find themselves in the middle of a series of strange and mysterious events. This josei genre work draws attention with its character depth and immersive plot.
Satoshi Morie is known as a master of emotionally intense stories, recognized in the manga world for works such as Searching for My Perfect Brother (Watashi no Tadashii Onii-chan) and Killing Line. Originally published in Kodansha's ITAN magazine, My Dear, A Mystery For You was completed as a three-volume series. Morie's work is considered one of the successful examples of its genre, both for its visual aesthetics and its subtle touches on human psychology.
Abrams ComicArts' Kana imprint plans to bring this series to readers in the spring of 2027. According to information shared via the publisher's social media and Discord channels, the series will be printed in a hardcover format that will delight collectors. Kana's general publishing policy is based on bringing works with high artistic value and quality printing standards that appeal to a more mature readership, rather than mainstream shonen series, to the Western market. This licensing move once again proves the rising influence of boutique publishing in the manga industry.
