VIZ Media has revealed the licensing of several new physical and digital titles, scheduled for release throughout 2026. Most titles are projected to release in Spring 2026, aside from The Art of Manga artbook and two Disney Twisted-Wonderland titles.
The newly licensed series feature manga like Ichi the Witch, Centuria, and Magical Girl Dandelion, alongside some new digital exclusives.
Here are the highlights of VIZ’s newest licenses:
Story: ONE
Art: Kiyoto Shitara
Synopsis:
A fresh series from ONE, the mind behind One-Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100! Two students discover “hacks” that alter reality, but a single miscalculation could lead to devastating consequences!
Story and Art: Shun Numa
Synopsis:
At the West Chinjuku Police Station, Ippongi realizes her new partner, Chojo, utilizes his psychic abilities for everything but work! Together, they turn the police force into a comedy.
Story and Art: Kaeru Mizuho
Synopsis:
Since magical girls and fiends are adversaries, can Tanpopo’s secret friendship with the fiend Shade continue after she becomes a magical girl?
Story and Art: Tetsu Okawa
Original Concept: Yuto Suzuki
Synopsis:
Spend some time with Sakamoto as he tackles neighborhood crimes in this Sakamoto Days spin-off! He aims to transform the area into the most tranquil shopping arcade around.
Story and Art: Junji Ito
Synopsis:
Headless statues. A teacher’s gruesome murder. A cursed river ritual. Disturbing nightmares encapsulated into ten short tales from the Eisner Award-winning master of horror, Junji Ito.
Story and Art: mmk
Synopsis:
Being attractive can be embarrassing, so who will be the first to bow out in this contest of flirtatious glances between lovestruck seatmates Eguchi and Ikezawa?
Story and Art: Shinta Harekawa
Synopsis:
Akira returns to her hometown for high school with a scheme to capture the heart of her childhood crush! They’re both love-struck fools… because she’s too oblivious to realize he likes her too!
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Story: Jun Hioki
Original Concept and Art: Yana Toboso
Release Date: January 2026
Description:
Disney Twisted-Wonderland: Usurper from the Wilds releases in January 2026! Influenced by Disney’s The Lion King, this tie-in novel associated with the Twisted-Wonderland mobile game includes a fold-out poster.
Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Manga–Book of Scarabia
Original Concept and Story: Yana Toboso
Art: Majiko
Release Date: March 2026 Description:
Based on the Disney Twisted-Wonderland mobile game, prepare to explore the Scarabia dorm, inspired by Jafar from Disney’s Aladdin.
Story: Riku Sanjo
Art: Koji Inada
Supervision: Yuji Horii
Synopsis:
Set against the backdrop of the Dragon Quest video games, Dai embarks on a quest for the Temple of the Dragon Knights to discover his true self!
Story and Art: Tohru Kuramori
Synopsis:
A bitter slave. A harsh deal. A child deserving salvation. When Julian sacrifices a life to rouse an ancient god, he acquires powers he must wield to shield an innocent in a savage world.
Story: Kohei Kadono
Original Concept and Illustrations: Hirohiko Araki
Description:
What transpired with Pannacotta Fugo following the events of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Part 5–Golden Wind? Uncover it in this novel!
Release Date: Fall 2025
Description:
In collaboration with the innovative de young Museum exhibition, The Art of Manga showcases ten prominent manga artists and features over 200 full-color illustrations! Delve into the influence and legacy of manga this Fall 2025.
Description:
Ashitaka, Lady Eboshi, and forest guardian San confront their destinies in Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved Studio Ghibli film, Princess Mononoke, through this vibrant film comic!
Story and Art: Kento Amemiya
All three volumes of the series will be launched digitally.
Synopsis:
Asakaze’s existence transforms when he encounters the enigmatic Kuromori, and together they strive to halt the Kasane — monsters born from human negativity.
Story and Art: Kento Terasaka
All three volumes of the series will be released digitally.
Synopsis:
Haku has never held any ambitions in life until one perfect swing ignites a passion for golf. Can he conquer his fear of failure and pursue a goal of his own?
Story and Art: Elck Itsumo
All four volumes of the series will be published digitally.
Synopsis:
Hayuma’s love for ice skating began after witnessing Kisara’s performance. Years later, he gets the opportunity to skate alongside her.
Story and Art: Naoki Fujita
All six volumes of the series will be released digitally.
Synopsis:
Tatsuhiko’s enthusiasm for animation reignites when, by a stroke of luck, he encounters Nico, his favorite musician, and they join forces — completely unaware they had crossed paths before!
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© Osamu Nishi, Shiro Usazaki
© ONE, Kiyoto Shitara
© Shun Numa
© Kaeru Mizuho
© Tetsu Okawa, Yuto Suzuki
© Junji Ito
© mmk
© Shinta Harekawa
© Jun Hioki, Yana Toboso
© Yana Toboso, Majiko
© Riku Sanjo, Koji Inada, Yuji Horii
© Tohru Kuramori
© Kohei Kadono, Hirohiko Araki
© de young Museum
© Studio Ghilbi
© Kento Amemiya
© Kento Terasaka
© Elck Itsumo
© Naoki Fujita
