KADOKAWA WORLD MANGA Launches October 30

KADOKAWA CORPORATION will launch “KADOKAWA WORLD MANGA,” a new label dedicated to English releases of ongoing manga series, on its web manga platform “Kadokomi” on Friday, October 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. JST.The label…

The label will offer the opening and latest chapters of selected series free in English for international audiences, allowing global readers to follow serialized chapters prior to their collected volume releases.

KADOKAWA has previously published manga previews in multiple languages across social media platforms. Following strong interest from international readers wanting to read the latest serialized chapters in English, we are launching KADOKAWA WORLD MANGA.
The lineup features a carefully curated selection of ongoing manga, ranging from notable Japanese titles to works created by international artists. Additional titles will be added over time to further expand the lineup.

The label also serves as a global publishing platform for KADOKAWA WORLD MANGA ATELIER (KWMA), an initiative dedicated to discovering and supporting international creators to develop original works.

Launch Lineup (Available from October 30)

*Standard serialization features permanently available introductory chapters alongside the latest chapter. Availability and update schedules may vary by title.

BRAIN ALIVE

This dark fantasy manga is created by Polish creator Rafal Jaki, who served as executive producer of Season 1 of the anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners with art by MACHINE GAMU.

Its distinctive style, which sets it apart from Japanese fantasy manga, and its striking artwork have attracted attention. A preview of Chapter 1 posted on X garnered 440,000 impressions and 6,400 likes. Volume 1 of the Japanese edition is scheduled for release on December 7.

Read the Series: https://comic-walker.com/detail/KC_021462_S
For Reference: Japanese-Language Series URL: https://comic-walker.com/detail/KC_019472_S

Kung Fu Kung Fool（Japanese Title : カンフー・カンフル）

This action comedy manga is by Indian creator masterlynx, who won the Silver Award in the Wordless World Manga Contest, now known as the KADOKAWA WORLD MANGA CONTEST. Volume 1 of the Japanese edition is scheduled for release on November 6, 2026.

Read the Series: https://comic-walker.com/detail/KC_021461_S
For Reference: Japanese-Language Series URL: https://comic-walker.com/detail/KC_008716_S

Spica and Voice of Books（Japanese Title : 本聴きのスピカ）

This fantasy manga by Japanese manga artist Ueno Kimiko follows an elf who works as a bookbinder. Preview chapters posted on X in Spanish and English drew a strong response from readers around the world.

Volume 1 of the Japanese edition was released in September 2026.

*Chapters 1–3 are permanently available for free.

Read the Series: https://comic-walker.com/detail/KC_021464_S
For Reference: Japanese-Language Series URL: https://comic-walker.com/detail/KC_008421_S

A Peach Offering for the Imperial Court（Japanese Title : 神仙桃娘宮廷の贄）

The manga has been attracting attention and was nominated for this year’s Everyone’s Choice!! Digital Comic Awards hosted by Comic C’moA and Renta! Manga Awards.

*Chapters 1–5 are currently available, with Chapters 2–5 free through November 25.

Read the Series: https://comic-walker.com/detail/KC_021473_S
For Reference: Japanese-Language Series URL: https://comic-walker.com/detail/KC_006245_S

The KADOKAWA WORLD MANGA page will also feature existing English series such as ELDEN RING The Road to the Erdtree and Suikoden STAR LEAP, providing direct access to these ongoing titles.

Read the Series: ELDEN RING The Road to the Erdtree : https://comic-walker.com/detail/KC_005312_S
Suikoden STAR LEAP : https://comic-walker.com/detail/KC_007416_S
For Reference: Japanese-Language Series URL: ELDEN RING　黄金樹への道 : https://comic-walker.com/detail/KC_002683_S
幻想水滸伝 STAR LEAP ～星々の軌跡～ : https://comic-walker.com/detail/KC_007274_S/

Source: Press Release

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