San Diego Comic-Con 2025 brought some huge surprises for manga collectors and fans—especially those of us who’ve been hoping for better hardcover treatments of our favorite series. From deluxe hardcovers to new omnibus releases and licenses, the SDCC 2025 manga announcements have something for everyone. We’re breaking down all the biggest manga reveals from SDCC, organized by publisher, and we’ll be updating this post as more announcements roll in.
This year’s reveals are continuing the momentum from Anime Expo 2025’s biggest manga announcements, which included highlights like Battle Royale Deluxe Editions and The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at All Vol. 1 (Webstore Exclusive Hardcover Edition).
Early highlights from the manga deluxe editions 2025 slate include the long-awaited Witch Hat Atelier: Grimoire Edition, the Attack on Titan: Definitive Hardcover Collection, and a new paperback Blue Lock omnibus—all part of SDCC 2025 reveals.
That said, here’s everything that’s been announced so far.
Kodansha SDCC 2025 Announcements
Kodansha kicked off SDCC with some of the most highly requested premium editions we’ve seen—Witch Hat Atelier in hardcover, a re-release of Blue Lock, and a definitive edition of Attack on Titan—as well as some exciting new licenses.
Premium Editions
Witch Hat Atelier: Grimoire Edition
By Kamome Shirahama
Premium hardcovers collecting 3 volumes of Kamome Shirahama’s celebrated fantasy series—also featured in our Best Fantasy Manga post. Printed on high-quality paper with gold foil details, color pages, and exclusive bonus content, this nearly 600-page oversized edition brings the series to life in oversized format.
Debut: Spring 2026
Blue Lock Omnibus Edition
By Muneyuki Kaneshiro & Yusuke Nomura
A new 3-in-1 omnibus edition with sculpted embossed covers. Featured in our Top Sports Manga list, Blue Lock follows Japan’s top young players as they battle it out in the high-stakes Blue Lock facility to become the ultimate striker.
Debut: Spring 2026
Attack on Titan: Definitive Hardcover Collection
By Hajime Isayama
Three volumes in one hardcover with faux leather binding, gold foil stamping, and color pages not included in the Japanese release. Attack on Titan already has four different editions to collect (see our edition comparison), and we’re excited to see how these stack up as the premium option we have been waiting for.
Debut: Spring 2026
New Licenses
Dragon Circus
Story by Eiichi Shimizu
Art by Tomohiro Shimoguchi
A chaotic new seinen action series from the creators of ULTRAMAN and Linebarrels of Iron. When massive dragons appear and threaten the world, the New United Nations forms an elite squad of Dragonslayers—including a vampire, an android, and an ace grade-school pilot named Momo. Taut action, sharp humor, and a wildly diverse cast bring this over-the-top war for survival to life.
Debut: Spring 2026
Stella Must Die
Story by Yasunori Mitsunaga
Art by Ine Ohtaka
From the creator of Princess Resurrection comes a dark fantasy comdy. After her father’s death, Princess Stella faces assassination attempts from her stepsister Illusia—but she just won’t seem to die. A hidden protector and violent twists make this a gleefully unhinged royal nightmare.
Debut: Spring 2026
Magical Karina
By Coyuri Tono
A sarcastic teen waitress becomes an unwilling magical girl in this gritty take on the genre. Still grieving her grandmother’s death, Karina suddenly finds herself fighting monsters and confronting death itself—whether she wants to or not. For fans of Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura, and magical girls with real-world problems.
Debut: Spring 2026
Whoever You Are, I Love You
By Keiku Hagiwara
A romantic crime thriller about lies, loss, and digital deceit. Yuki thinks she’s found the perfect man through a dating app—until a stranger confronts her with a deadly connection to her fiancé’s past.
Debut: Spring 2026
That’s Not Love
By Peko Watanabe
Two women reunite after decades apart in this drama from the creator of 1122: For a Happy Marriage. Their shared past comes into focus when an art exhibit dredges up painful memories.
Debut: Spring 2026
Lonely Deaths Lie Thick as Snow
Story by Hajime Inoryu
Art by Shota Ito
From the creators of My Dearest Self With Malice Aforethought comes a chilling seinen mystery. When a detective discovers the corpses of 13 children in an abandoned mansion, he’s pulled into a case that spans years and reveals the darkest corners of the human soul.
Debut: Spring 2026
Cat-Life Balance
By Akari Otokawa
In this charming office romance, a burned-out people-pleaser discovers that his quiet coworker only comes alive when playing with stray cats. As the two bond over secret feline encounters, a gentle love story unfolds—one about boundaries, burnout, and finding joy in small things.
Debut: Spring 2026
Chi’s Sweet France
Story by Konami Kanata
Art by Catherine Bouvier
Chi and her family move to Paris in this heartwarming continuation of Chi’s Sweet Home. A sweet coda that picks up right where the original series left off, following Chi as she adjusts to life (and cat-sized adventures) in France.
Debut: Spring 2026
A lot of exciting new releases, premium editions, and more to look forward to. We’ll keep this post updated as more SDCC 2025 manga announcements drop, so check back for additional reveals as other publishers hold their panels.
In the meantime, don’t miss our roundup of the Best Manga of 2025 (So Far) for top new releases you should be reading right now.
