San Francisco, CA – October 17, 2025 – VIZ Media has today announced a diverse array of new physical and digital manga licenses and releases, set to captivate readers across various genres. The announcement includes highly anticipated titles such as Io Sakisaka’s Daydream Darling, Boichi’s The Marshal King, and the sequel to the popular Netflix show adaptation, Alice in Borderland Retry.
The new slate of releases, detailed by Anime News Network, showcases VIZ Media’s continued commitment to bringing a wide range of Japanese comics to English-speaking audiences.
Key New Manga Licenses and Releases
Daydream Darling
From acclaimed creator Io Sakisaka, known for hit series like Ao Haru Ride, comes Daydream Darling. This new series delves into themes of first love, courage, and the intriguing blur between fantasy and reality. The story follows Iroha, whose ideal partner Sou appears to be a dream come true, until a hidden secret threatens their burgeoning relationship. Daydream Darling is scheduled for release in Summer 2026.
The Marshal King
Manga maestro Boichi, celebrated for his work on Dr. Stone and One Piece: Ace’s Story, brings his distinctive art style to The Marshal King. This high-octane adventure is described as a “two-fisted tale” set in the American Wild West, focusing on desperadoes and the marshals tasked with hunting them down. Readers can look forward to this action-packed series in Summer 2026.
Alice in Borderland Retry
Fans of the thrilling survival game series will rejoice with the announcement of Alice in Borderland Retry. Penned by Haro Aso, this official sequel continues the story of Arisu, who has built a new life with a baby on the way after the events of Borderland. However, the past isn’t quite done with him, suggesting new challenges await. Alice in Borderland Retry is slated for a Summer 2026 release.
Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi
Shoichi Usui introduces Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi, a new series centered around Kiyoshi Harai, the world’s strongest—yet most awkward—exorcist. Kiyoshi grapples with an equal fear of battling demons and making new friends, leaving readers to wonder if he will ever realize his full potential. This intriguing title is also scheduled for Summer 2026.
Taika’s Reason
VIZ Media’s latest announcement includes Taika’s Reason, a psychological suspense manga from Paru Itagaki, the acclaimed creator of BEASTARS. While specific English release details from this particular announcement are still emerging, the series is known in Japan as Taika no Risei and launched in Weekly Shonen Champion in January 2025. The story explores the complex co-existence of humans and animal-people (anthros), focusing on a teenage girl whose quiet life is shattered when her pitbull attacks and kills her father.
I’m No Angel
“I’m No Angel” is another title mentioned in VIZ Media’s recent release slate. While a new release date for this specific announcement was not immediately available, “Tenshi Nanka Janai (I’m No Angel)” is a notable work by Ai Yazawa, creator of Nana and Paradise Kiss. Previous volumes of the series have been published by VIZ Media, indicating a potential re-release or new edition for this classic shojo title.
Cocoon
The title “cocoon” was also part of VIZ Media’s announcements. Further details on this specific manga were not immediately accessible within the provided release snippets. Previous VIZ Media releases bearing “Cocoon” in their title, such as Pokémon The Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction (released in 2015), are distinct from this new announcement.
Other Noteworthy Mentions
The comprehensive announcement from VIZ Media on October 17, 2025, also referenced additional titles such as “Psych House”, “Sakamoto Days: Assassin’s Method”, “Half Is More”, and “Star Wars: Visions: Tsukumo”, among others. Details for these titles are expected to be fully revealed by VIZ Media in the coming months as part of their publishing schedule for late 2025 and 2026.
