Exciting updates from the Japanese comics and anime world, including new releases and events in France and beyond.
New manga releases in France
The manga Drama Queen will be released in France by Kurokawa in spring 2027, though no additional details have been announced. Return of a legendary creator
Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of Naruto, is set to return to the series with a new manga, a revelation that generated excitement at Comic Con earlier this month. Classic series gets new life
Queen Millennia by Leiji Matsumoto will be published in France by Kana, marking a new event for fans of the acclaimed author. Completing a popular anime collection
The My Hero Academia box sets will be complete with box 1 and box 2 released in November 2025, and boxes 3 and 4 released in June of last year. New season of a beloved series
The fourth season of the Gunnm series, titled Gunnm Panzerkunst Chronicle, is set to be released in France starting next year by Glénat editions. New manga with social commentary
The manga Ceska will be published in France by Ki-oon, noted for its elegant artwork and powerful messages reflecting on society. New anime broadcast on free TV
The anime Dragon Ball DAIMA will be broadcast on Gulli channel in free TV this autumn. One-shot tournament winner
Akari won the One-shot Tournament 2025 after a close final against L'Enfant et le Dragon. Legal resolution for a comic festival
New developments for the International Comic Book Festival 2027 were mentioned, with a court decision potentially resolving the battle regarding the organization of the Angoulême comic book festival. Ranma 1/2 as a board game
Ranma 1/2 is set to be released as a board game on November 27, suitable for 2 to 4 players aged 10 and above.