During
San Diego Comic-Con, Japanese publisher Kodansha revealed
an impressive selection of titles coming in spring 2026. Highlights include
compilations of hits such as Shingeki no Kyojin and BLUE
LOCK, as well as new offerings ranging from police drama to urban
fantasy.
Definitive
Edition of Shingeki no Kyojin
Fans
of Hajime Isayama's acclaimed work will be able to enjoy
a deluxe hardcover edition, which will bring together three volumes
in one, with elegant library-style binding, faux leather cover, gold stamping
and exclusive color pages.
Synopsis: A hundred years ago, humanity
was brought to the brink of extinction by giant creatures known as Titans. Now,
within huge walls, peace seems restored... until a Titan knocks down a section
of the wall and Eren, a young man full of dreams of freedom, sees
his world fall apart.
BLUE
LOCK: compilation edition
The
football phenomenon created by Muneyuki Kaneshiro and
illustrated by Yusuke Nomura will also receive a special
edition that compiles three volumes into one.
Synopsis: An eccentric coach gathers
Japan's best strikers in a radical training center called Blue Lock.
There, players will compete in extreme challenges to become Japan's next star
goalscorer. An explosive mix between Squid Game and Worlds,
now a globally successful anime.
Other
launches confirmed for 2026
- Witch Hat Atelier: Grimoire
Edition:
Hardcover edition with three collected volumes, color pages,
and bonus content. A luxury presentation for the magical story of Coco,
a girl who dreams of being a witch in a world where only those
"born" with magic can use it.
- Cat-Life Balance: An endearing romantic comedy
about an office worker who discovers his partner's secret hobby: playing
with stray cats.
- Chi's Sweet France: Iconic kitten Chi moves
with her family to Paris, but urban life isn't her thing... So they
quickly move to the outskirts to maintain their feline lifestyle.
- Dragon Circus: Humans, elves, vampires, and
more magical species team up to fight off an invasion of dragons. Epic
science fiction signed by Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro
Shimoguchi.
- Lonely Deaths Lie Thick as Snow: A detective becomes obsessed
with a case of 13 dead children in an abandoned mansion, which leads him
on a dark journey through Japan.
- Magical Karina: After a family tragedy,
Karina is involved in a magical battle against invisible monsters that
only she can see. Can you combine this with your daily jobs?
- Stella Must Die: Intrigue and conspiracies in
a kingdom where the young princess Stella survives several assassination
attempts thanks to a mysterious protector.
- That's Not Love: A 40-year-old woman
discovers a hidden past linked to her childhood friend and a disturbing
sculpture with too many coincidences.
- Whoever You Are, I Love You: Yuki has the perfect life,
until a stranger confronts her with a hidden truth behind the death of her
brother, leading her to a web of deception in the heart of Tokyo.
A
promising year for manga fans
With this
powerful list of releases, Kodansha is preparing to offer
readers unforgettable new experiences. From collector's editions to emotionally
charged original stories, 2026 will be an emotionally charged year for manga
fans around the world.