Kodansha’s K Manga service is expanding its simulpub offerings with the addition of Keigo Maki’s latest manga series, NakiNagi. Fans of Maki’s previous work, Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie, can rejoice as they can now follow his new series almost as it releases in Japan.
What is K Manga?
K Manga is Kodansha’s official manga app and platform for English-speaking audiences. Launched in the US in May 2023, K Manga provides access to a wide variety of Kodansha manga titles, including both popular classics and newer series. K Manga also offers simulpub releases, allowing readers to enjoy chapters of ongoing manga shortly after they are released in Japan. K Manga is available on iOS and Android.
Recently, K Manga has expanded its availability to include the Philippines, India, Brazil, Mexico, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
What is Simulpub?
Simulpub is short for simultaneous publication. In the context of manga and anime, it refers to the practice of releasing new chapters or episodes in multiple languages and regions at the same time as, or shortly after, their original release in Japan. This allows international fans to stay up-to-date with their favorite series and reduces the need for unofficial translations.
NakiNagi Joins K Manga
On April 1, 2025, Anime News Network reported that K Manga announced the addition of NakiNagi as a simulpub title. This means that fans can read the latest chapters of NakiNagi on K Manga shortly after they are released in Japan.
About NakiNagi
NakiNagi is a manga series created by Keigo Maki, the author of Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie. The manga debuted on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket manga service.
The story follows Nakika, a quiet witch who was once feared as the witch of the deep sea. Nakika begins a new life on the surface to learn about human emotions. There, she meets Nagisa, a naive and romantic girl who becomes Nakika’s best friend. While Nakika doesn’t always understand Nagisa’s infatuation with love, her compassion for Nagisa is deeper than the Pacific Ocean. Nakika uses her magical powers to support Nagisa’s quest for love, and in doing so, gradually learns about human emotions.
Where to Read
NakiNagi is available on K Manga as a simulpub title.
About Keigo Maki
Keigo Maki is a Japanese manga artist known for his series Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie, which ran from February 2019 to February 2023. Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie was adapted into an anime series that premiered in April 2022, which was streamed by Crunchyroll.
Other Simulpub Titles on K Manga
K Manga offers a variety of simulpub titles across different genres. Some of the simulpub titles available on K Manga include:
- The Heroic Legend of Arslan
- Tomodachi Game
- Rent-a-Girlfriend
- Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro
- Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest
- My Home Hero
- Shangri-La Frontier
- The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse
- The Café Terrace and its Goddesses
- Versus
Other Manga Available on K Manga
K Manga has approximately 400 titles available. Other manga available on K Manga include:
- Ace of the Diamond
- Aho-Girl: A Clueless Girl
- The Seven Deadly Sins
- Domestic Girlfriend
- Fairy Tail
- Fire Force
- Attack on Titan
- To Your Eternity
- Tokyo Revengers
- Smile Down the Runway
- The Quintessential Quintuplets
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
- Your Lie in April
- EDENS ZERO
- Blue Lock
- Shaman King
- Vinland Saga
- Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku
- Parasyte
- GACHIAKUTA
How to Use K Manga
K Manga uses a Ticket- and Point-based system. The first few chapters of most titles are available for free.
K Manga’s Impact
K Manga provides a convenient and legal way for fans to access a wide variety of manga titles. By offering simulpub releases, K Manga allows fans to stay up-to-date with their favorite series and support the creators. The platform’s expansion into new territories also makes manga more accessible to international audiences.
