Manga
4/20/2026·2
A New Era in the Manga World: Exciting Series Starting in April and May
From a new adaptation by the author of Sound! Euphonium to a new romantic series by Aki Kusaka, many new manga have been announced.
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Manga
4/20/2026·4
Shonen in the Hood Bids Farewell with Final Volume: First Three Volumes Available for Free
Shonen in the Hood, one of the most realistic representations of Japanese hip-hop culture, has concluded with its 12th volume. To celebrate the series' finale, the first three volumes are available for free for a limited time.
Manga
4/20/2026·0
New Manga from Tsuiraku JK to Haijin Kyoushi Creator Sora: Bōkyakugo no Aletia is Coming
Renowned manga artist Sora returns on May 20th with a new fantasy romance project, Bōkyakugo no Aletia, following the massive success of their previous series.
Manga
4/20/2026·1
Master of Horror Manga Kazuo Umezu Commemorated with a Giant Carnival in Kichijoji: "UMEZZ GUWASHI CARNIVAL 2026"
A giant carnival organized in memory of the 90th birth anniversary of legendary manga artist Kazuo Umezu will adorn Tokyo's Kichijoji district with red-and-white stripes in May 2026.
Manga
4/20/2026·2
A New Era in the Baki Series: Doppo Orochi Gets His Own Gourmet Manga!
Legendary karate master Doppo Orochi is appearing not in the ring this time, but at Japan's most delicious dining tables. The new spin-off manga will meet readers in May.
Manga
4/20/2026·8
Global Move from Kodansha: New Manga Competition "KMA AWARD: MANGAKA DISCOVERY" Has Begun!
Japan's publishing giant Kodansha has announced a new manga award, KMA AWARD: MANGAKA DISCOVERY, which removes borders to discover talent worldwide.
Manga
4/20/2026·2
New Manga from Taiyo Matsumoto: “Nanbanjin”, Set in the Muromachi Period, Has Begun
Legendary mangaka Taiyo Matsumoto collaborates with French artist Cyril Pedrosa to take us to 16th-century Japan, to the island of Tanegashima where firearms were first seen.
Manga
4/20/2026·3
Hakusensha Launches New Digital Platform Hana to Yume+: Akatsuki no Yona and Classic Series Free!
Hakusensha, one of Japan's long-standing publishers, launched Hana to Yume+, the digital face of the legendary shoujo magazine Hana to Yume, on April 20.
Manga
4/20/2026·2
A New Romantic Comedy on Shonen Jump+: "Yakkai Yuurei no Renai Shinan" by Zen Shiramizu is Now Live!
Mangaka Zen Shiramizu has brought his new one-shot manga, "Yakkai Yuurei no Renai Shinan," which follows an annoying ghost meddling in a love life, to readers on the Shonen Jump+ platform.
Manga
4/20/2026·1
New Manga from Gintama Creator Hideaki Sorachi: "2-nen B-gumi Yuusha Destroyers" Has Begun!
Hideaki Sorachi, the author of the legendary Gintama series, has returned to the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump after a seven-year hiatus with a brand-new fantasy comedy series.
Manga
4/20/2026·0
April 20, 2026 Manga Bulletin: New Series from the Creator of Gintama and Major Volumes Released!
As of April 20, 2026, the manga world in Japan has awakened to a historic day; the new series by the legendary Hideaki Sorachi has begun, while new volumes of hits like Spy x Family and Dandadan have hit the shelves.
Manga
4/20/2026·3
Jujutsu Kaisen and Chainsaw Man Shake Up US Sales Charts: Manga Domination Continues
The monumental works of Gege Akutami and Tatsuki Fujimoto have topped the most prestigious US bestseller lists in the first quarter of 2026, proving once again the global power of manga.