Mahjong Pros Licenses 'Golden Sakura' and 'Maetel of the Glassy Sea' Manga for English Release

Publisher Mahjong Pros is drawing attention with its new licensing agreements. According to Anime News Network's July 3, 2026 report, the company has obtained the rights to publish two manga series in English. These works, 'Golden Sakura' and 'Maetel of the Glassy Sea', will be available in both physical and digital formats in November 2026.

'Golden Sakura' offers a warm story named after Japan's cherry blossom tradition. The series is known to explore themes of family bonds and confronting the past. On the other hand, 'Maetel of the Glassy Sea' seems to take its name from the famous Leiji Matsumoto character Maetel, but the story is set in a completely original universe. Shaped around metaphors of the sea and glass, this work promises a journey filled with fantastical elements.

Mahjong Pros is known for discovering lesser-known but high-quality manga. The company has previously brought similar niche series to English-speaking readers. This move is exciting especially for readers interested in Japanese culture but seeking stories outside mainstream publications. Both series originally had limited audiences in Japanese; their English versions are expected to appeal to a wider readership.

Details such as the translators or cover art for the series have not been announced yet. However, Mahjong Pros is known for emphasizing quality translations in its previous licenses. It is likely that more information will be shared by November 2026. Both 'Golden Sakura' and 'Maetel of the Glassy Sea' seem poised to catch the attention of manga fans seeking emotional depth and visual aesthetics.