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Dark Horse Comics has unveiled a compelling slate of manga licenses arriving this fall and winter, ranging from tense psychological survival drama to offbeat school comedy and stylish mystery. Below you’ll find an in-depth look at each title, release dates, creator credits, reading notes, and why these editions deserve a spot on your shelf. Whether you collect omnibus editions or are hunting for fresh, mature storytelling, Dark Horse’s lineup for the season brings something for every manga fan. Suicide Island (Jisatsutou) — Release: December 8 Image courtesy of Dark Horse © Kouji Mori Creator Kouji Mori What to expect Think Lord of the Flies meets Battle Royale with a distinctly adult, psychological edge. Suicide Island follows Sei, a young man who survives a suicide attempt only to find himself transported to a remote island designated for those society has abandoned. Stranded with others who are haunted, broken, or dangerously driven, the survivors must grapple with...

Fresh English-language access to Kizuku's Moimon manga has arrived: Manga UP! Global added the series to its English lineup, giving international readers a front-row seat to this tense and imaginative monster-battle action story. With a setting that mixes tribal survival, mysterious creatures, and escalating ferocity, Moimon is shaping up to be one of the darker, more visceral new entries in modern serialized manga. Image courtesy of Manga Up! Global What is Moimon? A quick series primer At its core, Moimon follows Kakeru, a boy from a warrior hunting tribe, and Shimizu, a girl whose heart yearns for adventure. Together they attempt to uncover why the creatures known as Moimon — which once seemed tameable — are suddenly mutating into brutal, ferocious predators. The premise blends traditional monster-hunting beats with survival drama and creeping mystery: charming exteriors hiding savage instincts, and humanity’s tentative relationship with these beasts collapsing as ...

George Morikawa, creator of the long-running boxing epic Hajime no Ippo, recently announced on his X (Twitter) account that the manga will remain on a short break while he recovers from a recent hospitalization. Morikawa said he is focusing on recuperation and expects to return in about a month, sharing a draft image of the next chapter to reassure fans that the series will continue. For readers and anime fans, this pause is a reminder of the human side behind one of shonen’s most enduring sports stories. Image via Amazon Japan © George Morikawa, Kodansha Breaking news: Morikawa’s hospitalization and the manga hiatus The Hajime no Ippo manga went on a short hiatus after George Morikawa revealed he had been hospitalized and was working on recovery. In his X post the author included a draft sketch from an upcoming chapter, and stated that he expects to return to serialization in about a month. This follows an earlier break in December and comes after chapter 1,515—publis...

Big Comic Spirits' recent issues brought good news for fans of Yūgo Kobayashi: the Aoashi side story Aoashi: Brotherfoot is set to resume in Weekly Big Comic Spirits around early April 2026, while Kobayashi is preparing a new long-form project (the exact launch timing has been adjusted as the author focuses on finishing current work). Meanwhile the main Aoashi manga concluded its decade-long run with a final collected volume, and the anime adaptation continues to expand with a confirmed second season airing in October. Below we break down everything fans need to know about the manga status, spinoff return, Kobayashi’s other series Fermat no Ryōri, and the anime rollout. ([ameblo.jp](https://ameblo.jp/yugo-kobayashi0503/entry-12947712536.html?utm_source=openai))   Aoashi: Brotherfoot — the spinoff returns Aoashi: Brotherfoot (アオアシ ブラザーフット) is Kobayashi’s focused side story about Shun Aoi — Ashito’s brother — that originally serialized for a short, five-chapter run in Weekly B...

Isaku Natsume’s Candy Color Paradox (Ameiro Paradox) has quietly reached a milestone: the manga’s final chapter was published in the May issue of Chéri+ magazine. For fans of the refined romantic tension and the workplace-driven boys’ love narrative, this marks the end of a heartfelt run that balanced ethics, chemistry, and slow-burn emotions. In this post we’ll recap the series’ core appeal, examine why the finale matters, highlight the live-action adaptation, and point readers to where they can legally follow the series in English. ©Isaku Natsume, Shinshokan, Viz Media What Candy Color Paradox Is About Candy Color Paradox centers on Satoshi Onoe, a principled magazine writer who prides himself on ethical reporting, and Motoharu Kaburagi, a brash photographer with a chaotic approach to journalism. Their professional friction evolves into emotional complexity as Onoe’s irritation slowly shifts into affection. The series blends workplace drama, investigative stakes, and te...

Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to (shortened as Kimi-Hana) is gaining fresh momentum: a new manga adaptation by Yomiya Ririura has launched on Shogakukan’s Sunday Webry, and the original light novel by Kaori Mado is set to receive a film adaptation premiering on July 17. Below we dive into what makes Kimi-Hana worth watching, who’s involved in bringing it to the page and screen, and what fans can expect from this bittersweet romance-drama as it expands across media. Image via Yomiya Ririura's X/Twitter © Yomiya Ririura, Kaori Mado, Akamoku, Shogakukan What is Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to (Kimi-Hana)? Kimi to Hanabi to Yakusoku to is a light novel written by Kaori Mado with illustrations by Akamoku. Published under Shogakukan’s Gagaga Bunko imprint, the novel blends romantic drama and coming-of-age elements centered on promises, memory, and the kind of emotional resonance you’d expect from contemporary youth-focused Japanese fiction. Its evocative title — literally “Yo...