The manga adaptation of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, penned by Koma Warita and Riku Tsuchida, has officially resumed publication after a two-year hiatus. The 40th chapter was released on June 18, 2025, on Kodansha’s Palcy app, marking its return since the 39th chapter was published in June 2023.
The Return of Ladybug and Cat Noir in Manga Form
Fans of the beloved French animated series can once again follow the adventures of Marinette and Adrien in a new manga chapter. The series, which initially launched in Kodansha’s Monthly Shonen Sirius magazine in January 2021, transitioned to the Palcy app in 2023 before its recent pause. While the exact reasons for the two-year hiatus were not explicitly detailed, manga series can experience pauses due to various factors, including the authors’ workload or the need for more source material.
The Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir manga offers a complementary experience to the animated show, adapting its storyline while incorporating some unique changes. It delves into the lives of Marinette Dupain-Cheng and Adrien Agreste, two Parisian high school students who secretly transform into the superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir, respectively, to protect their city from villains. A central dynamic of the series is their “criss-crossed crushes,” where Marinette harbors feelings for Adrien, and Cat Noir is smitten with Ladybug, all while remaining oblivious to each other’s secret identities.
Publication Details and Accessibility
For international readers, Kodansha USA Publishing handles the English release of the Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir manga, making the series accessible beyond Japan. The resumption of the manga adds another exciting facet to the expanding Miraculous universe, which continues to grow in popularity worldwide.
The Expanding Miraculous Universe
Beyond the manga, the Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir franchise is thriving. The original animated series has aired six seasons, with a seventh season already confirmed and anticipated to air in 2026. Additionally, the franchise is set to expand further with a new anime series titled Miraculous: Tokyo Stellar Force. This new venture is planned to debut as a one-shot later this year, with a full series incorporating mechs and exploring new territories slated for 2027. This continuous output across various media ensures that fans have a wealth of content to enjoy as the adventures of Ladybug and Cat Noir evolve.
