Manga Mavericks Books has announced four titles hitting its digital storefront between January and March 2026. The new North American manga publisher is slated to launch a fantasy adventure series, an aquatic monster series, a fantasy drama, and a ballet and tokusatsu-inspired series.
Here are the details on these Q1 digital titles from Manga Mavericks.
Path from Tanuki Temple, Vol. 1
Author: Shinkuro Koma
On Sale: January 27
All Ages, 72 pages, $3.99
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In Kinuta Village, it’s the princess who’s the hero!
Tanuki are magical creatures that are able to take the shape of humans. In a hidden village of tanuki, tucked away from mankind, lives Princess Kikyo. Bored with her leisurely days in the lap of luxury, she takes her yearning for adventure on the road with a dancer named Yugao. However, the human world isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, and Kikyo is going to need more than her wits and scrappiness to survive!
Fishgod, Vol. 1
Author: Chlona
On Sale: February 24
13+, 136 pages, $5.99
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The world is infested by Kaigyo: fish that walk on land, eat concrete, and destroy buildings.
Their typical behavior is bizarre enough, but ten years ago, Jaytle Nish witnessed these pests’ becoming murderers, while under the command of a mystery person clad in black, and ate his parents whole. He takes on a job exterminating the fish while looking for leads but instead finds a strange woman eating poisonous kaigyo flesh.
Horon of the Closed Country, Vol. 1
Author: Sen
On Sale: March 3
13+, 148 pages, $6.99
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What the Protective God takes will never return.
A god hides and protects an ancient land from foreign enemies, but in order to do so, sacrifices must be made. In recent times, the god has been encroaching more on humankind, with only people with special powers, Quietists, able to drive them back. An unlikely trio, each of whom has lost something dear to them, find themselves journeying to unravel the secrets of the Protective God and the Quietists. Little do they know that what they have lost, the frequent appearance of the god, and the need for sacrifices are all connected…
Ballet Hero Fantasy, Vol. 1
Author: Takafumi Adachi
On Sale: March 24
All Ages, 160 pages, $6.99
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Dan’s dream is to be a dancer. He has plenty of heart, but his ability doesn’t quite live up to his passion. Despite this, he looks up to his upperclassman Steven McRae, who is worlds beyond him…literally. Using a magic mirror, Steven travels to a fantastical world, where he acts as a Ballet Hero! When Dan accidentally ends up following him, Steven quickly realizes that Dan being here is no coincidence.
This action-adventure manga combines ballet, Tokusatsu, and the amazing art of veteran artist Takafumi Adachi! Dance to the stars with Ballet Hero Fantasy.
Source: Manga Mavericks
