Shiro Yoshida's New Horror Manga Kemonogari Now Available
Shiro Yoshida's new horror manga Kemonogari began publication on August 25, 2026, via Shueisha's digital manga platform Shonen Jump+. The series is set in a village with a strange tradition and, from the very first chapter, presents horror and supernatural elements intertwined.
Meaning "beast hunt" in Japanese, Kemonogari centers on the theme of hunting, as its name suggests. The tradition in the village where the story takes place forms the series' central mystery. What this tradition is, how it affects the villagers, and the true meaning of the "hunt" seem likely to puzzle readers from the very first chapter.
Yoshida is not a new name in the manga world. The artist was previously known for the manga adaptation of Nahoko Uehashi's award-winning novel Kemono no Sōja. Published in Kodansha's Monthly Shonen Sirius magazine between 2009 and 2013, this adaptation was completed as a 10-volume series. Uehashi's novel, which tells the story of Erin, a young girl who can communicate with beasts, was also adapted into an anime in 2009 under the title Kemono no Sōja Erin.
Kemonogari also stands out as a new original story published by Yoshida following his adaptation works. The series is another link in the momentum Shonen Jump+ has gained in the horror genre in recent years. The platform has played a significant role in popularizing the genre globally with series such as Chainsaw Man and Dandadan.
After the release of the first chapter, eyes have already turned to the series' second chapter. How Kemonogari will weave the village's secret and what kind of mark Yoshida will leave with an original story are among the questions readers are eagerly awaiting. Since most Shonen Jump+ series are published on a weekly or biweekly schedule, the new chapter is expected to arrive soon.
