Viz Media Unveils Exciting New Manga: Bug Ego, Super Psychic Policeman Chojo, Sakamoto Holidays & More
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Viz Media Unveils New Manga and Novel Releases for 2025–2026
Also: Magical Girl Dandelion, Statues, The Mortifying Ordeal of Being Seen, and more
Viz Media Announces Exciting Upcoming Titles
Viz Media has revealed a robust lineup of new physical and digital manga and novels set to release through 2025 and 2026. Here's a look at the latest acquisitions and what fans can look forward to next spring and beyond.
Bug Ego
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- Authors: ONE (story), Kiyoto Shitara (art)
- Release: Spring 2026
- Summary: From the creator of One-Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100 comes a story about two students who discover reality-altering "hacks"—but even a single slip-up can lead to disaster!
Super Psychic Policeman Chojo
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- Author: Shun Numa
- Release: Spring 2026
- Summary: At West Chinjuku Police Station, Officer Ippongi finds her new partner Chojo using psychic powers for everything—except actual police work. Hilarity ensues as the duo turns police business upside down.
Magical Girl Dandelion
- Author: Kaeru Mizuho
- Release: Spring 2026
- Summary: Tanpopo is a magical girl with a secret—her close friend Shade is a fiend, the sworn enemy of magical girls. Can their friendship survive her transformation?
Sakamoto Holidays
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- Authors: Tetsu Ōkawa, Yūto Suzuki (original concept)
- Release: Spring 2026
- Summary: Sakamoto Holidays is a spinoff of Sakamoto Days, following Sakamoto as he solves local crimes and transforms the shopping arcade into a peaceful haven.
Statues: Junji Ito Story Collection
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- Author: Junji Ito
- Release: Spring 2026
- Summary: The Eisner-winning horror master delivers 10 chilling short stories, featuring headless statues, murders, and cursed rituals.
The Mortifying Ordeal of Being Seen
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- Author: mmk
- Release: Spring 2026
- Summary: In a comedic duel of flirtatious gazes, Eguchi and Ikezawa challenge each other to see who will be the first to look away.
Akira Failing in Love
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- Author: Shinta Harekawa
- Release: Spring 2026
- Summary: Akira heads back to her rural hometown for high school, determined to confess to her childhood crush—but she's clueless about his feelings for her!
Disney Twisted-Wonderland: Usurper from the Wilds
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- Authors: Jun Hioki (story), Yana Toboso (original concept, art)
- Release: January 2026
- Summary: Inspired by Disney's The Lion King, this novel tie-in to the Twisted-Wonderland mobile game includes art by Black Butler's Yana Toboso and a fold-out poster.
Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Manga–Book of Scarabia
- Authors: Majiko! (story, art), Yana Toboso (original concept)
- Release: March 2026
- Summary: Enter the Scarabia dorm, inspired by Jafar from Aladdin, in this manga adaptation of the mobile game, created by Yana Toboso and Majiko!.
Princess Mononoke Film Comic (All-in-One Edition)
- Author: Hayao Miyazaki
- Release: Spring 2026
- Summary: Experience the tale of Ashitaka, Lady Eboshi, and San like never before in this full-color comic adaptation of the Princess Mononoke film.
The Art of Manga
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- Release: Fall 2025
- Summary: Coinciding with the de Young Museum's exhibition, this edition features highlights on ten leading manga artists and over 200 full-color illustrations exploring the rich legacy of manga.
Centuria
- Author: Tohru Kuramori
- Release: Spring 2026
- Summary: Julian, a slave, strikes a dangerous bargain and awakens an ancient god—gaining the power to protect a child in a harsh, unforgiving world.
Ichi the Witch
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- Authors: Osamu Nishi (story), Shiro Usazaki (art)
- Release: Spring 2026
- Summary: Ichi becomes the world's only male witch—much to the surprise and consternation of the legendary witch Desscaras.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Purple Smoke Distortion (Novel)
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- Authors: Kohei Kadono (story), Hirohiko Araki (original concept, illustrations)
- Release: Spring 2026
- Summary: Discover the fate of Pannacotta Fugo after JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 5–Golden Wind in this gripping novel.
Shadow Eliminators
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- Author: Kento Amemiya
- Release: Spring 2026 (VIZ Digital Exclusive)
- Summary: Asakaze meets the mysterious Kuromori, joining forces to rid their world of Kasane—monsters born from humanity’s darkest emotions.
Green Green Greens
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- Author: Kento Terasaka
- Release: Spring 2026 (VIZ Digital Exclusive)
- Summary: With no clear ambition, Haku finds inspiration after a single golf swing. Now, he must overcome his fear of failure and aim for something greater.
Two on Ice
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- Author: Elck Itsumo
- Release: Spring 2026 (VIZ Digital Exclusive)
- Summary: Hayuma, inspired by Kisara's skating years ago, finally gets the chance to partner with her on the ice in this heartfelt sports drama.
Beat & Motion
- Author: Naoki Fujita
- Release: Spring 2026 (VIZ Digital Exclusive)
- Summary: Animator Tatsuhiko’s love for the craft is rekindled after teaming up unexpectedly with Nico, his musical idol—as they realize they’ve met once before.
More Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
Viz plans to continue releasing more of Riku Sanjō and Kōji Inada's Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai manga in Spring 2026.
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