Drawn and Quarterly to Release Marmalade Princess and Lady Hokusai Manga in 2027

Canadian publisher Drawn and Quarterly has added two new series to its manga collection. The company announced that it has licensed the manga Marmalade Princess and Lady Hokusai, both to be released in 2027. It was also stated that other manga releases are planned for the 2026-2027 period.

No detailed information has been shared about either series yet. While the subject and creator of Marmalade Princess remain undisclosed for now, there are speculations that Lady Hokusai might be a historical work centered on famous ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai and his daughter Oei. Drawn and Quarterly's previous publications on similar themes strengthen this guess.

In addition to literary comics, Drawn and Quarterly has also included carefully selected manga works in recent years. The publisher, which has introduced alternative manga such as The Box Man and Disappearance Diary to Western readers, aims to shed light on lesser-known corners of the Japanese manga world with these new licenses. The company is known for focusing particularly on works with artistic and cultural depth.

Although the 2027 release date seems far off for now, considering Drawn and Quarterly's high-quality translation and printing process, it will be worth the wait. Additionally, the publisher is expected to announce other manga projects to be released between 2026 and 2027 in the coming months. For manga fans, this means an opportunity to discover both new and unusual works.