Cagaster Creator Kachō Hashimoto’s New Manga Series Begins in September

Kachō Hashimoto, one of the notable names in the manga world, is returning with a new series. The author's new work, Shinikake Shōjo to Kumo Ōji ("The Dying Girl and the Spider Prince"), which was announced a year ago, will begin serialization in September 2026. This stands out as the first new manga project Hashimoto has brought to life since their most well-known work, Cagaster of an Insect Cage.

The title points to the story of a young girl whose life is in danger and a prince trapped in the form of a spider. Although a full plot summary has not yet been provided, this premise suggests that the gothic atmosphere, bodily transformation, and dark fairy-tale sensibility seen in Hashimoto's Cagaster will carry over to the new series. The author's narrative style, which delves into the dark corners of human nature, is a major point of curiosity for fans.

Hashimoto's previous series, Cagaster of an Insect Cage, focused on characters trying to survive after a disease that turns humans into giant insects. The manga was published on Kadokawa's Comic Newtype platform in 2015 and was adapted into an anime via Netflix in 2020. The anime, produced by Gonzo, was released simultaneously worldwide, earning Cagaster an international fan base. For this reason, the announcement of the new manga is being met with interest not only in Japan but in many parts of the world.

The new series is expected to begin in September on Kadokawa's Comic Newtype platform, which also hosted the author's previous manga. Hashimoto first announced the project a year ago but had not shared details since that date. With this latest announcement, both the start date and the publishing platform have been clarified. Previews of the first chapter and visuals are expected to be shared in the coming days.

Having created a "bug apocalypse" world with Cagaster of an Insect Cage, Hashimoto's new project opens the door to a more personal fairy tale this time. The series, which will begin in September, will be on the radar of both old fans and new readers. Whether or not the new story will receive an anime adaptation is among the topics that will be discussed in the future.