The July issue of Shogakukan's Sunday GX magazine announced on Thursday that Rei Hiroe's popular Black Lagoon manga will return with a new chapter on July 18.
This upcoming issue will feature the manga on the cover and include a color opening page.
Recent Chapters
The manga's last three chapters appeared in May 2024, August 2024, and December 2024.
Manga Background
Hiroe launched Black Lagoon in 2002 in Shogakukan's Monthly Sunday GX.
The 13th volume was published in December 2023.
In North America, Viz Media released the 13th volume on December 17.
The manga has experienced multiple hiatuses since 2010.
Spinoffs
The first spinoff, Black Lagoon: Sōji-ya Sawyer - Kaitai! Gore Gore Musume, launched in September 2019, drawn by Tatsuhiko Ida.
A second spinoff, Black Lagoon Eda Initial Stage, started in April 2022, illustrated by Hajime Yamamura.
Anime Adaptations
Madhouse adapted the series into two TV anime seasons in 2006.
An OVA, Black Lagoon: Roberta's Blood Trail, released in 2010.
Both series were available on DVD and Blu-ray via Geneon and Funimation.
Hiroe's Other Works
He was the original creator of the Re:CREATORS anime, which aired in April 2017.
Also launched the 341 Sentōdan manga in June 2019.