Japan Expo Panel Reveals Exciting Return of Sugar Sugar Rune Manga to U.S., Italy, and Taiwan in 2026
Discover Udon's exciting release of Moyoco Anno's manga in the U.S., bringing captivating stories and stunning artwork to fans everywhere.
Exciting News for Fans of Moyoco Anno and Sugar Sugar Rune!
During the Japan Expo in France, some fantastic updates were announced about the beloved manga and anime series.
Manga Return in the US, Italy, and Taiwan
It was revealed that Sugar Sugar Rune, created by Moyoco Anno, will be back on sale in the United States, Italy, and Taiwan next year. Udon Entertainment will be the publisher bringing this charming story to new audiences in the U.S. The manga is already available in Japan, France, and South Korea.
Note: Moyoco Anno serialized Sugar Sugar Rune in Kodansha's Nakayoshi magazine from 2004 to 2007. The series was previously licensed and released in English by Del Rey, with all eight volumes available.
The Story of Sugar Sugar Rune
Udon Entertainment describes the manga as follows:
In the Magical World, the future queen is chosen by selecting two young witches and sending them to the Human World, where they compete to win the hearts of boys. The one who collects the most by the end of the contest becomes the queen.
The current generation's candidates are best friends Vanilla Mieux and Chocolat Meilleure—daughters of the reigning queen and her former rival. Guided by their mentor, pop idol witch Rockin' Robin, and their animal familiars Blanca the mouse and Duke the frog, they face not only their competition but also mysterious threats, including a strange boy named Pierre who resembles the evil king Glace—and seems to be after Chocolat.
Amidst magic and rivalry, the girls must fight to keep their friendship alive.
Anime Adaptations and Announcements
A TV anime adaptation of Sugar Sugar Rune premiered in 2005. Now, exciting new projects are underway:
- A 20th anniversary anime short titled Sugar Sugar Rune Les deux sorcières was announced at the Japan Expo panel.
- A full-length anime project using similar CG animation has also been green-lit.
Yusuke Matsui, known for his work as CG animator and director on Evangelion: 3.0+1.0, and Studio Khara producer Kohei Fujiwara shared these updates during the event.
This new short serves as a prologue to the original manga, offering fans a fresh look at this magical world.
Stay Tuned!
For more details, check out the Studio Khara's livestream. Fans can look forward to revisiting the enchanting universe of Sugar Sugar Rune in new and exciting ways!
Source: Studio Khara's Japan Expo panel.