The Best-Selling Manga Series MF Ghost Arrives Digitally in English for the First Time From comiXology Originals & Kodansha
Volumes 1-10 available and free to read with comiXology Unlimited starting January 11th
ComiXology Originals and Kodansha announce volumes 1-10 of MF Ghost, the follow up to Initial D—the all-time classic manga about Japanese street racing, written and illustrated by Shuichi Shigeno – will be available to read starting tomorrow, Tuesday, January 11, 2022 from comiXology Originals, the exclusive digital content line of comiXology, an Amazon company. This manga series will be available to read at no additional cost for members of Amazon Prime, Kindle Unlimited, and comiXology Unlimited, and for purchase on the Amazon Kindle Store and comiXology. This marks the first time the popular MF Ghost has been translated to and available in English.
The best-selling MF Ghost takes place in the 2020s, where self-driving electric cars have replaced internal combustion ones. However, in Japan, there is a large organization called MFG, founded by Ryosuke Takahashi (from the Initial D series), that conducts street races with internal combustion cars. There’s a new rookie on the scene, Kanata Livington who competes under the pseudonym Kanata Katagiri. Kanata has been trained by legendary racer Takumi Fujiwara (protagonist from the Initial D series) at the Royal Donington Racing School in the UK and is a Formula 4 world champion. He has only one motive: to find his long-lost father. But first he must take on a 19-year-old Japanese-British racer, who has shown up on the scene driving a Toyota 86 and is beating top-tier European cars.
This debut comes hot on the heels of an MF Ghost anime series announcement, with the television adaptation set to premiere in 2023.
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Fan-favorite Series Sees Print Release Same Year as Anime Debuts
In celebration of the anime coming in 2022, Kodansha USA is excited to announce the print license acquisition of the fan-favorite manga series Blue Lock. Written by Muneyuki Kaneshiro (As the Gods Will: The Second Series), and illustrated by Yusuke Nomura (Dolly Kill Kill), Blue Lock is the heart-pounding soccer saga of a nation-wide competition to find the ace striker who will lead Japan to a World Cup victory. The first volume of Blue Lock in print is scheduled for Summer 2022, and will be distributed by Penguin Random House.
After a disastrous defeat at the 2018 World Cup, Japan’s team struggles to regroup. But what’s missing? An absolute Ace Striker, who can guide them to the win! The Football Association is hell-bent on creating a striker who hungers for goals and thirsts for victory, and who can be the decisive instrument in turning around a losing match … To do so, they’ve gathered 300 of Japan’s best and brightest youth players. Who will emerge to lead the team … and will they be able to out-muscle and out-ego everyone who stands in their way?
A long-awaited anime for Blue Lock was announced in August of 2021 from Eight Bit Animation Studio – the team responsible for the development of the That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime anime. The first season of the Blue Lock anime is set to debut later in 2022.
A free first chapter of Blue Lock is available to read right now, here.
We’re back once again and ready to reveal the first digital series debuts of 2022. January’s releases include some unique isekai stories like, It’s That Reincarnated-as-a-Virus Story, as well as stories of dealing with balancing fame & school like, My Idol Sits the Next Desk Over!, and Zatsuki: Make Me a Star. All these debuts and more are coming soon but a sneak peak check out the info and preview links below.
To see what other new releases will be available in January 2022, and other months take a look at our Manga Release Calendar!
THIS MONTH’S SPOTLIGHT:
My Idol Sits the Next Desk Over! Story by Tetsu Tsutsui, Art by Koyubi Sugawara
Release Date: January 4, 2022
Chiro-chan is a world-class idol…at least, to Sakiko Manaka, your run-of-the-mill hard-core idol fan. So when Chiro—real name Chihiro—ends up sitting next to her in school, Sakiko’s world is turned upside-down, and all her brain cells vanish. After all, how can she concentrate when her absolute fav is just inches away?! But she needs to be on her A-game, because she may not be the only one who is totally gaga for Chihiro…
I Was Reincarnated with OP Invincibility, so I’ll Beat ’em Up My Way as an Action-Adventurer Story by Asa Rokushima, Art by Koutarou Sekine, Original Character Design by kisui
Release Date: January 11, 2022
After his untimely death, Haruto was reincarnated by the Goddess with a skill that makes it so he will never take damage. With a god-tier skill like that, what other choice does he have than to start his career as an unstoppable, untouchable adventurer? And with two gorgeous twin beauties at his side, how can he lose?
It’s That Reincarnated-as-a-Virus Story Art by Pirota, Story by Kalaku Yuki
Release Date: January 11, 2022
A virus researcher was reincarnated into another world…as the virus itself? The virus holds incredible power, but it’s transmission may just be a matter of life or death!
The Lines that Define Me Story by Hiromasa Togami, Art by Atsunori Horiuchi
Release Date: January 18, 2022
Sosuke Aoyama is a college student adrift on his own…until a chance meeting with suibokuga artist Kozan Shinoda brings him into the world of India-ink painting. But though he finds connection with the art and Shinoda himself, there’s more to both the art world and Shinoda’s family than Sosuke realizes…
Zatsuki: Make Me a Star Story by Takumi Mochizuki, Art by Yui Sakuraba
Release Date: January 25, 2022
Aoshima and Shijima—one star on the fall and one on the rise, and both only in high school. Both know the rush that fame can provide, and both know how easy it is to rip away. But what neither knows is the affect they’ll have on each other…
Though the holidays are times for families we can’t overlook the chosen family we’ve made out of friends, co-workers, battle partners, and even romantic interests.
To celebrate we’re offering up to 50% off some of our most prominent found family manga – like the family of cells that battle to keep your body alive in, Cells at Work!. Looking for a more fantastical portrait of found family check out the high-flying crew of Drifting Dragons. To see a family found in the stars be sure to check out the latest in the Mashima extended universe, EDENS ZERO. And for an unlikely but growing found family check out the isekai surprise hit, I Guess I Became the Mother of the Great Demon King’s 10 Children in Another World.
Save on these and many other series during the Kith & Kin digital manga sale happening at one of our many participating digital vendors, including Bookwalker, comiXology, Kindle, Google Play, Nook, izneo and MyAnimeList! Sale ends Monday, December 20th.
Curious about this sale but want to see more? Just click on any of the titles featured below to read their free 1st chapter preview.
Save on these and many other series during the Winter Wonderland digital manga sale happening at one of our many participating digital vendors, including Bookwalker, comiXology, Kindle, Google Play, Nook, izneo and MyAnimeList! Sale ends Monday, December 13th.
Curious about this sale but want to see more? Checkout below to read the FREE 1st chapter of our featured series, Nina the Starry Bride. Or click on any of the titles featured below to read their free 1st chapter preview.
Get over $400 worth of NISIOISIN titles from series like BAKEMONOGATARI, Pretty Boy Detective Club, KATANAGATARI & more starting at $1
Kodansha & Humble Bundle are teaming up once again to bring a massive, multimedia bundle featuring the works of fan-favorite author NISIOISIN – creator of the hit light novel series BAKEMONOGATARI, now with manga and anime adaptations. With the MONOGATARI RETURNS Humble Bundle fans can save big and receive over 40 NISIOISIN titles, including newly bundled digital manga, light novels, and audiobook content never before offered on Humble Bundle. This special bundle valued at over $400, comes just in time for the holidays and is available now until December 30, 2021.
Read ’em anywhere: All the light novels, manga & audiobooks featured as part of the MONOGATARI RETURNS Humble Bundle will be delivered digitally upon purchase in multiple formats including CBZ, PDF, ePub, FLAC and MP3 so they work on your computer, e-readers, iPads, cell phones, and a wide array of mobile devices!
Support charity: For this Humble Bundle, Kodansha will be leveraging the purchasing power of each bundle – whether it’s at the $1 tier or the $30 to donate a portion of the proceeds to a worthy cause! Choose where the money goes among Kodansha and our preselected charity, the BINC, the Book Industry Charitable Foundation – an organization helping bookstore owners, booksellers, and comic store employees and owners with unforeseen emergency financial needs. Or you can also choose a charity of your preference via the PayPal Giving Fund.
See below for information on the different tiers – starting at $1 – detailing all the amazing books fans can expect as part of the MONOGATARI RETURNS Humble Bundle:
Pay $1 or more to get: BAKEMONOGATARI (manga) Vol. 1 Imperfect Girl (manga) Vol. 1 KOYOMIMONOGATARI, Part 1 NISEMONOGATARI, Part 1
Pay $10 or more to get: BAKEMONOGATARI (manga) Vol. 2 BAKEMONOGATARI (manga) Vol. 3 BAKEMONOGATARI, Part 1 BAKEMONOGATARI, Part 2 BAKEMONOGATARI, Part 3 Imperfect Girl (manga) Vol. 2 KATANAGATARI, Part 1 KIZUMONOGATARI NISEMONOGATARI, Part 2 NEKOMONOGATARI (BLACK) NEKOMONOGATARI (WHITE)
Pay $20 or more to get: BAKEMONOGATARI (manga) Vol. 4 BAKEMONOGATARI (manga) Vol. 5 BAKEMONOGATARI (manga) Vol. 6 BAKEMONOGATARI (manga) Vol. 7 BAKEMONOGATARI (manga) Vol. 8 BAKEMONOGATARI (manga) Vol. 9 HANAMONOGATARI Imperfect Girl (manga) Vol. 3 – FINAL VOL. KABUKIMONOGATARI KATANAGATARI, Part 2 KOIMONOGATARI KOYOMIMONOGATARI, Part 2 ONIMONOGATARI OTORIMONOGATARI TSUKIMONOGATARI
Pay $30 or more to get: DECAPITATION KATANAGATARI, Part 3 KATANAGATARI, Part 4– FINAL VOL. KIZUMONOGATARI (full unabridged audiobook) NEKOMONOGATARI (WHITE) (full unabridged audiobook) OWARIMONOGATARI, Part 1 OWARIMONOGATARI, Part 2 OWARIMONOGATARI, Part 3 STRANGULATION SUSPENSION ZOKU OWARIMONOGATARI – FINAL VOL. The Dark Star That Shines for You Alone The Swindler, the Vanishing Man, and the Pretty Boys The Pretty Boy in the Attic
Swoon & save on all the pretty boys you can get your eyes on, respectfully
This week we’re giving you a feast for the eyes of a different kind! From rough and tumble boys, to serious boys, and even transforming wolf boys – we’re celebrating all kinds of lovely boys stories during the Pretty Boys Digital Manga Sale!
Save up to 50% off such pretty boy series like the featured bad boy romance series Defying Kurosaki-kun. And speaking of bad boys, be sure to check out the continuing saga of the delinquent turned teacher, GTO Paradise Lost. Looking for a bit of supernatural fun with your pretty boys, check out the hilarious werewolf romance That Wolf-Boy Is Mine!, as well as the blood-sucker drama, Vampire Dormitory. All these series and more await your gaze, at a price that’ll keep your eyes in their sockets.
Save on these and many other series during the Pretty Boys digital manga sale happening at one of our many participating digital vendors, including Bookwalker, comiXology, Kindle, Google Play, Nook, izneo and MyAnimeList! Sale ends Monday, December 6th.
Curious about this sale but want to see more? Checkout below to read the FREE 1st chapter of our featured series, Defying Kurosaki-kun. Or click on any of the titles featured below to read their free 1st chapter preview.
As announced during our revealing Anime NYC panel, check out the list digital debuts coming this December that range from fantastically hilarious with My Master Has no Tail, to the excitingly powerful with, SHAMAN KING & a Garden, and everything in between. And if you want to read read a preview check out the links below!
And, as a reminder, these new digital debuts as well as returning favorites will be available upon release across all our participating digital vendors including Bookwalker, comiXology, Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play, Kindle, Nook, Kobo, izneo, MyAnimeList and more!
To see what other new releases will be available in November 2021, and other months take a look at our Manga Release Calendar!
THIS MONTH’S SPOTLIGHT:
My Master Has No Tail By TNSK
Release Date: December 7, 2021
Mameda is a tanuki who was born in the wrong era – all she wants is to trick humans, but that age of tanuki shenanigans is over. But one woman, a rakugo master named Bunko, shows Mameda it’s still possible to cast magic on humans…only with words, not illusions. Mameda is determined to become Bunko’s apprentice, but can she convince the stoic master to take her on…?
SHAMAN KING & a Garden Story by Hiroyuki Takei, Concept by Jet Kusamura, Art by Kyo Nuesawa
Release Date: December 14, 2021
The women of Shaman King are no pushovers, and the trio of Canna, Matilda, and Marion are no exception! Find about the origins of this team in SHAMAN KING & a garden!
My Darling, the Company President Art by Tetsuji Kanie, Original Concept by Akane Shimizu
Release Date: December 21, 2021
Mihane first met Sakura while she was working as his tutor in their school years…and after he declared his love for her, they shared one night of passion before parting ways. So imagine her surprise when a few years later she finds that he’s become the president of the company she works for! But will he remember her? And even if he does, can they pick up where they left off…?!
Her Majesty’s Swarm Story by 616th Special Information Battalion, Art by Akira Minamoto, Composition by Koma Warita, Original Character Design by Eiri Iwamoto
Release Date: December 28, 2021
Mizuha’s 17th birthday is the pits. Her parents totally forgot, and the sempai she likes isn’t interested in her. But when her longtime A young woman, net nickname “Mushi-nee,” finds herself sucked into a world not unlike the online real-time strategy game that was her only escape. She had captained the “Arachnea” faction…but it’s one thing to do on a computer, and another to find herself face-to-face with giant arachnids who hail her as queen! But rather than shrink from her fate, she steps up…to become the conquering queen she knows she can be!
To prepare for the festive time of family, friends and feasting, we’re giving you a sampling of delicious and heart-warming food-focused manga during the Manga Buffet Digital Manga Sale!
That’s right, save up to 50% off select series like the featured critter community series – for fans of Animal Crossing – Crocodile Baron! For a heartwarming queer love story with amazing food recipes to boot, check out What Did you Eat Yesterday?. Is your gathering full of a found family? Then maybe you’d enjoy the fantastical found family battle manga, FAIRY TAIL! And for a domestic drama with an adorable twist, check out Mr. Bride.
Save on these and many other series during the Manga Buffet digital manga sale happening at one of our many participating digital vendors, including Bookwalker, comiXology, Kindle, Google Play, Nook, izneo and MyAnimeList! Sale ends Monday, November 29th.
Curious about this sale but want to see more? Checkout below to read the FREE 1st chapter of our featured series, Crocodile Baron. Or click on any of the titles featured below to read their free 1st chapter preview.
Announced at this year’s Anime NYC, Kodansha USA has revealed their Fall 2022 line-up of upcoming print series debuts, box sets, new format editions, as well as a number digital-first series coming to print. See below for details on these announced titles.
NEW SERIES DEBUTS:
Wistoria: Wand and Sword Story by Fujino Omori, Art by Toshi Aoi
A new, magical dungeon-adventure fantasy series from the author of Is It Wrong to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?! To fulfill the promise he made to his childhood friend, Will Selfault enters Regarden Magic Academy with the goal of making it to the top of the magical world. There’s just one problem—he doesn’t know how to use magic! Will the seemingly ordinary sword in his hand be the key to unlock his true potential?
Go, Go, Loser Ranger! By Negi Haruba
Attention Power Rangers fans! The heroes become the villains and the villains are…well, they’re still the villains in this action-comedy from Negi Haruba, creator of The Quintessential Quintuplets. Follow one plucky villain as he plots to take down the oppressive Rangers and finally fulfill his dream of taking over the world!
Run Away With Me, Girl By Battan
A wistful romance between two women about how, sometimes, you need to run away in order to find where you truly belong. Midori was Maki’s first love and high school sweetheart—that is, until Midori broke up with Maki at graduation, saying they were now “too old” to be “fooling around” dating girls. Ten years later, will running away be the key to lead the two women back into each other’s arms?
Shonen Note: Boy Soprano By Yuhki Kamatani
A coming-of-age series equal parts moving and musical, from the creator of Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare! Yutaka Aoi has a talent few boys have: He can sing soprano. But when Yukata’s voice begins to change as he enters puberty, the journey ahead will be one of self-discovery and reflection for not only himself, but also for those around him.
As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World Story by Jinei Mirai, Art by Natsumi Inoue
A coming-of-age series equal parts moving and musical, from the creator of Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare! Yutaka Aoi One day when leaving work, Ars Louvent dies and is reborn as a weak aristocrat in another world. Using his “Appraisal” skill, which lets him see the stats of others, he recruits the best people to his side in order to turn his country’s fortunes around. Based on a hit light novel with over 30 million online views in Japan!
Miss Miyazen Would Love to Get Closer to You By Taka Aki
A coming-of-age series equal parts moving and musical, from the creator of Our Dreams at Dusk: Shimanami Tasogare! Yutaka Aoi Sakura Miyazen and Shota Matsubayashi are two classmates that are polar opposites: Miyazen, the high-class pretty girl, and Matsubayashi, the scary-looking delinquent guy. Oblivious to each other’s feelings, they actually want to get to know each other but can’t seem to communicate properly!
Avant-garde Yumeko By Shuzo Oshimi
I just want to see it! High schooler Yumeko is your ordinary high school girl except she’s obsessed with seeing the male body part in real life. Determined, Yumeko decides to join the art club at school.
An Older Guy’s VR First Love By Tomoko Boryoku
Naoki is an older guy, 40 years old to be exact, lives a mundane single life in the real world but enjoys venturing into the VR world as a female avatar. One day in the VR world he meets a young happy-go-lucky girl named Honami, whom he slowly becomes attracted to… But who is the real Honami and what will become of their relationship?
DIGITAL-FIRST TO PRINT DEBUTS:
The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World Art by Norihito Sasaki, Story by Nana Mikoshiba, Original Character Design by Riko Korie
The Arnold Academy of Magic is a school for the elite…and Ray White is just your ordinary guy. In fact, he doesn’t seem particularly skilled with magic at all, and is a bit of a klutz. Which is why he has nothing to do with the rumor that one of the great magicians, the Iceblade Sorcerer, is a member of the incoming class…right?
Yoi Takiguchi has long legs, a deep voice, and a handsome face…in other words, Yoi is such a good-looking guy that most people don’t notice or care that she is, in fact, a girl. Indeed, she’s had the nickname “Prince” as long as she can remember. That is, until she met Ichimura-senpai…the only person who’s really seemed to see her for herself. To her surprise, she’s not sure how to handle this new relationship, especially when her newfound friend is a prince himself (and a guy prince, at that). The story of the two high school princes starts here!
Second-year high school student Rakuro Hizutome is interested in one thing only: finding “shitty games” and beating the crap out of them. His gaming skills are second to none, and no game is too bad for him to enjoy. So when he’s introduced to the new VR game Shangri-La Frontier, he does what he does best—min-maxes and skips the prologue to jump straight into the action. But can even an expert gamer like Rakuro discover all the secrets that Shangri-La Frontier hides…?
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince, So I’ll Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability Art by Yosuke Kokuzawa, Story by Kenkyo na Circle, Character design by Meru
Prince Lloyd wasn’t always a prince…in fact, his previous life is one he remembers perfectly: he was a sorcerer, of sorts. So when he was forced to reincarnate, he decided to continue his studies, prince of the realm or no! But his new life has its own sets of challenges…including being a 10-year-old! What’s the 7th prince/sorcerer to do?!
From giving a lock of hair as a token to a loved one to shaving one’s head as an act of penitence, hair is a powerful symbol across the world. This is the thread that connects the chilling tales in this horror anthology that follows the victims of Ogushi-sama — a sinister god that carries away the dead.
Dark science-fiction set in the BLAME! universe. As detective Musubi Susono investigates a series of child kidnappings, her own partner is viciously murdered. But when the investigation takes a brutal turn, she is suddenly confronted by the killer—and his sadistic silicon creature …
Now in paperback form! From the pen of the author of the legendary MONOGATARI novels! The basis of an animated series, KATANAGATARI brings to life a swordless “swordsman” and a self-described “schemer” who embark on a quest to obtain twelve peculiar masterpiece blades.
From games where you play for honor, to games where you play to the death
When some games already have so much on the line like honor, and pride, sometimes there are games where the outcome is more than winning and losing, but life and death! During our Game Days digital manga sale, we’re spotlighting series where sports and games are played for the thrill of victory, while other games gamble with lives on the line.
Right now take up to 50% off such competitive sagas like the school days soccer & friendship series, like Farewell, My Dear Cramer! For fans of Ted Lasso, check out the tale of a Japanese soccer coach returning to Japan to whip his old team into shape, in Giant Killing. For something even more full-contact read the devastating MMA saga of All-Rounder Meguru. And for fans of Squid Game be sure to read the social media-focused game of death, Real Account. But if high-octane games are more your speed then you can’t fail with the classic street racing series of Initial D!
Save on these and many other series during the Game Days digital manga sale happening at one of our many participating digital vendors, including Bookwalker, comiXology, Kindle, Google Play, Nook, izneo and MyAnimeList! Sale ends Monday, November 22nd.
Curious about this sale but want to see more? Checkout below to read the FREE 1st chapter of our featured series, Farewell, My Dear Cramer. Or click on any of the titles featured below to read their free 1st chapter preview.
In the world of Shaman King, Shamans possess mysterious powers that allow them to commune with gods, spirits, and even the dead…and Manta Oyamada’s about to learn all about them, because his class just welcomed a new transfer student: Yoh Asakura, a boy from way off in Izumo…and a shaman in training!
Shaman King is also available as 3-in-1 omnibus print editions, with books 1-5 – collecting up to volume 15 – available for purchase at participating bookstores like Kinokuniya, Barnes and Noble, Books-A-Million and more. The entire series is set to be completed in print in 2022. Shaman King print editions are distributed by Penguin Random House.
