Kana Announces Six New Manga Licenses for 2027: Children of the Afterlife and Pumpkin Night Also on the Way

According to Anime News Network, Kana has licensed six new manga series for English release in 2027. The titles on the list are: Children of the Afterlife, Happy at Home, Good Morning Leon, Why We Fall in Love, Pumpkin Night, and Soon the Fog Clears. The publisher officially announced these licenses in August 2026.

Kana is known as a France-based brand that has been publishing manga since the 1990s. This move is seen as a sign that the publisher will make a stronger entry into the English-language manga market. In particular, Pumpkin Night stands out as a harsh and disturbing horror manga by Hokusei Katsuragi and Kiso Nagata. The other series are thought to span a wide range of genres, from romance to supernatural narratives.

These licenses are an important development for readers waiting for official English translations. Kana's expansion of its catalog means we can expect more official manga releases in bookstores and digital platforms in 2027. Especially for horror fans, the return of Pumpkin Night to the spotlight is noteworthy.

In the coming months, Kana is expected to announce printing details, cover designs, and retail prices for these six series. The publisher's plans for 2027 herald a broader list of official translations for manga readers.