Tokyo, Japan – Digital manga platform emaqi has announced a new wave of manga titles joining its extensive library for North American readers this November, including the highly anticipated “Delinquents Can’t Cut Cake” and “Magic, Me and My Big Master!”. The additions underscore emaqi’s commitment to bringing diverse and officially licensed Japanese manga to a global audience.
Orange Inc., the AI localization company behind emaqi, revealed that these titles are part of a broader expansion aiming to offer a rich variety of genres, from seinen drama to fantasy rom-coms and historical tales.
Featured New Manga Titles on emaqi
The latest additions to emaqi’s platform introduce a range of captivating narratives and artistic styles:
“Delinquents Can’t Cut Cake”
- Creators: Koji Miyaguchi (story) and Masakazu Suzuki (art)
- Publisher: SHINCHOSHA Publishing Co., Ltd.
- Genre: Seinen, Drama, Professional
- Synopsis: This manga delves into the challenging realities faced by delinquent youth in juvenile training schools, many of whom have borderline intellectual functioning. It’s an adaptation of a non-fiction bestseller that has sold over 600,000 copies, exploring the dark realities of youth detention and mental disability. Readers are confronted with how difficult it can be for some individuals to even grasp the concept of effort, promising to challenge conventional worldviews.
“Magic, Me and My Big Master!”
- Creator: Ui Ohno
- Publisher: COAMIX Inc.
- Genre: Seinen, Fantasy, Rom-com
- Synopsis: This romantic comedy introduces Hinata, a young boy aspiring to wield magic, who becomes an apprentice to the towering 240cm witch, Esmeralda. Their teacher-apprentice relationship gradually evolves into something more, driven by Esmeralda’s growing affection for Hinata.
“Yoshimi Iida, Gourmet Delivery Prince”
- Creator: Shiho Takase
- Publisher: COAMIX Inc.
- Genre: Seinen, Slice of Life, Food
- Synopsis: The story follows Yoshimi Iida, an ordinary systems engineer whose secret pleasure is indulging in delicious gourmet foods ordered from across Japan on his rare no-overtime evenings. It offers a modest yet heartwarming look at his home dining experiences.
“Sengoku Komachi Kurotan”
- Story: Kyouchikutou
- Character Design: Hirasawa Geco
- Art: Hajime Sawada
- Synopsis: This historical tale, originally a self-published novel, has been adapted into a manga. It follows teenage history enthusiast Shizuko Ayanokoji, who, after school, is suddenly transported back to the Sengoku Period where she encounters warlord Oda Nobunaga. Shizuko vows to use her agricultural expertise to prove her worth to him.
More Titles Joining the emaqi Library
In addition to the highlighted series, emaqi is adding several other noteworthy manga, further diversifying its offerings:
- “The Strongest Baby Goes Wild!: Abandoned at Birth, but Living Easy Thanks to My Previous Life as a Great Sage”
- “Villager A Wants to Save the Villainess at All Costs: The Trench, the Sky, and the Ice Princess”
- “Alisha Doesn’t Bend Her Mind”
- “The 19th Medical Chart”
- “Diary of Rebirth Villainess: I can’t stand my new life unhappy after my old bullied life!”
- “Smokey Sundays”
- “My Little Housekeeper”
- “Isekai Territory Reform: Starting Public Works with Earth Magic”
- “Space Battleship Tiramisu”
- “Ohten no Mon: Gate of Secrets”
These titles cover a broad spectrum of themes, from medical drama and historical crime to cozy food stories and various forms of isekai, reflecting emaqi’s mission to make diverse, officially licensed manga accessible.
About emaqi
Launched by Orange Inc., a Tokyo-based manga startup, emaqi is a digital manga store primarily serving the U.S. and Canada. The platform, which became available as an app in May 2025, aims to provide exclusive English translations of titles previously unreleased in English.
emaqi distinguishes itself by focusing solely on official, authentic Japanese manga, differentiating itself from platforms that combine manga with manhwa, manhua, and webtoons. It leverages AI-assisted translation to support its in-house team of human translators, ensuring high-quality localization. The platform boasts over 13,000 manga volumes from major publishers and plans to expand its exclusive lineup to 100 never-before-translated manga by the end of 2025. Its “Dig” feature offers an innovative way for users to discover new series through vertical and horizontal swipes, alongside personalized recommendations.
