Manga Mavericks Launch First Titles in Taiwan: Discover Great Metal God and Princess Da Huang
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Exciting New Releases from Manga Mavericks Books at Anime Expo 2025
Manga Mavericks Books, the fresh publishing division of the Manga Mavericks website and podcast, announced an exciting lineup of licensed titles during their panel at Anime Expo on Friday. Fans and subscribers of the Manga Mavericks Substack newsletter will get early access to these titles, with a special manga reading feature launching for select releases on July 16.
Upcoming Manga Titles
First Time in Taiwan: A Delicious Adventure!
Creator: Yuki Muta
Release Date: October 2025
Summary: This charming manga travelogue features adorable animal avatars guiding readers through Taiwan. Through illustrations and photography, it captures the journey of a mangaka and friends exploring the island. And the best part? You can enjoy this delicious adventure without worrying about calories!
Great Metal God
Creator: Iwakuni Kōgyō
Release Date: November 2025
Summary: Dive into a sci-fi fairy tale with Great Metal God. When a mysterious steel visitor descends from the sky, chaos ensues. Humanity's efforts seem futile against this colossal threat, but salvation comes from an unlikely source—a young girl and an ancient ritual. Told almost entirely through stunning artwork, this story will leave readers in awe of the Great Metal God's arrival.
Princess Da Huang & Other Titles
Creator: Ohtori
Release Date: December 2025
Summary: Enter a whimsical and dangerous world where humans coexist with bizarre creatures. This anthology weaves fairy tale-like stories featuring puppets with minds of their own and dragons with human faces. Each page is beautifully illustrated and full of surprises, blending the ordinary with the supernatural.
Collaboration and Future Plans
Manga Mavericks Books also announced a partnership with Red String, a Japan-based localization company, to release I'll See You at Ebisu Studios in October 2025. This story follows animator Inojima, who faces workplace troubles and a budding romance with production assistant Kano. Will their relationship develop frame by frame?
Partnerships and Distribution
- Manga Mavericks Books has partnered with B!Juku, a co-marketer and eBook retailer, to help creators expand into the U.S. and other markets.
- The Beguiling bookstore in Toronto will carry their titles, and talks are underway with U.S. bookstores to do the same.
Source: Press release, Manga Mavericks Books, Anime Expo panel
Stay tuned for more updates from Anime Expo 2025! This coverage is sponsored by Yen Press and Ize Press.