'The One. Later On...' Manga Set for English Release in 2026

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Titan Manga Announces English Release Date

Titan Manga has officially announced the English release date for the manga series The One. Later On... (Sono Mono. Nochi ni...), created by Nahato, Kazutomo Miya, and illustrated by Shinichirō Nariie. The first English volume will be available on March 31, 2026.

Where to Pre-Order

The first volume is currently available for pre-order at Forbidden Planet in the U.K.
The manga will also be available at other major North American retailers soon.

Story Overview

Titan Manga describes the story:

Wazu's life was forever changed when he was rejected by the hero's party and forced to leave his hometown. Once a weak, ordinary boy, he spent two years training alone in the mountains to prove his worth. Now, stronger and determined, Wazu returns to a world that has moved on — only to find his childhood friend, Aria, engaged to the hero who once mocked him. Heartbroken, Wazu embarks on a new journey, facing misunderstandings, new relationships, and the challenge of finding his place in a world that has changed.

Background and Publication History

Manga adaptation: Illustrated by Shinichirō Nariie and based on Nahato (writer) and Kazutomo Miya (illustrator)'s light novel series.
Original light novels: Launched on Shosetsuka ni Naro in September 2015, concluded in August 2016.
Print editions: Released by Earth Star Entertainment in 12 main volumes and one spinoff.
Manga launch: Debuted in August 2018, with the sixth volume released in November 2022 by Earth Star Entertainment. Read the manga on Comic Earth Star.

About Shinichirō Nariie

Nariie is known for several notable manga projects:
- See You Tomorrow at the Food Court (Food Court de, Mata Ashita.):
  - Launched on Kadokawa's Comic Newtype site in March 2020.
  - TV anime adaptation set to debut in July 2025.
  - More details on the anime debut.
- Absolute Duo:
  - Manga adaptation of Takumi Hiiragi-Boshi's light novel.
  - Ran in Kadokawa's Monthly Comic Alive from July 2013 to July 2017, ending with four volumes.
  - Seven Seas has released the series in English.
- I Can't Date My Student... Can I?:
  - Launched on X (formerly Twitter) in September 2023.
  - Seven Seas will publish the English edition in January 2026.