7 Mind-Blowing Manga Announcements From Viz Media That You Can’t Miss!

Now that spring has ended and summer has begun, Viz Media recently hosted an event to unveil their fresh licenses and manga set for release to English-speaking audiences worldwide. The announcements were nothing short of exciting, offering something for every type of fan. Though many beloved series are yet to be printed or reprinted in English, the event was warmly welcomed by fans everywhere.

Over the past few months, Viz Media has effectively leveraged its platform. They’ve built anticipation around their acquisition of the critically acclaimed seinen series, Kingdom, and prepared readers for the next wave of Shonen Jump sensations following the conclusion of popular titles like Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia. Keeping up with fan favorites can be challenging, but these announcements usually hint at promising series to watch out for. Here are the most thrilling Viz Media manga acquisitions for late Spring 2025 in print and digital formats.

1) Ichi The Witch

Announcement: Defying all expectations, Ichi emerges as the world’s sole male witch! Not even the esteemed witch Desscaras is ready for the trouble he’s about to cause. The first volume of “Ichi the Witch,” penned by Osamu Nishi and illustrated by Shiro Usazaki, hits shelves in Spring 2026.

— VIZ Media (@VIZMedia) June 6, 2025

Excitingly, the much-anticipated newcomer from Shonen Jump, co-created by Osamu Nishi (writer) and Shiro Usazaki (illustrator), will soon be licensed globally, a remarkable achievement achieved just 10 months after its magazine debut. This rapid success has positioned it as one of the quickest mangas to secure a print release. The first volume is set to hit shelves in Spring 2026, with eager fans having to wait until then to immerse themselves in this captivating series. Given its swift ascent in popularity, anticipation for this series continues to soar, ensuring that Shonen Jump’s global fanbase will be treated to an extraordinary addition in the near future.

2) Centuria

I recently came across an intriguing development: a new dark fantasy manga, currently available in English, with the first volume slated for release early next year. This Shonen Jump+ manga, reminiscent of Berserk’s art style and carrying a very grim narrative, has been gradually garnering attention. Tohru Kuramori’s latest creation, though still in its infancy with only four volumes, appears to have a promising future ahead, potentially running for an extended period. Fervently hoping it maintains or even surpasses its current high-quality standards.

3) JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Purple Smoke Distortion

The first “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure” novel to get an English translation is a surprising revelation that will let fans read one of the franchise’s most cherished side stories. This release will also showcase artwork directly from Hirohiko Araki, the artist behind the series. Additionally, the writer of “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Shining Diamond’s Demonic Heartbreak” will pen this novel as well, and at last, the aftermath of Golden Wind will be available in English translation.

4) Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai

The much-anticipated return of the Dragon Quest manga in English print is finally happening, over 4 years since the last volume! Fans are thrilled beyond words as the iconic Shonen Jump series won’t be ending its English run. Volume 5 was published on March 1st, 2022, and it felt like an eternity until this recent announcement. This unexpected news not only brings joy to Dragon Quest fans but also gives hope to supporters of other manga series – if you make your voice heard and keep requesting, any manga might get a print!

5) Statues: Junji Ito Story Collection

At a Viz Media event, we’ll get to see some new Junji Ito content, and this time it’s a fresh collection titled “Junji Ito Masterpiece Collection: The Final Act.” This compilation includes several short stories such as “Red String,” “The Gift Bearer,” “The Bridge,” “The Circus is Here,” “Beehive,” “Maptown,” “Statues (Headless Sculptures),” “Dying Young,” “Scarecrows,” and “The Will.” Rest assured, this isn’t the end for English-reading fans as there’s more work from the esteemed mangaka Junji Ito to be translated into English.

6) Magical Girl Dandelion

For nearly a year now, fans have been eagerly anticipating the news that the beloved shojo series would be translated into English, and when the announcement finally arrived, it was met with great excitement. This series was among the rare shojo manga to secure a license in recent times. Before its official release, the series had already gained a significant following, and each new chapter only reinforces why it deserves such attention. The unique plotline of bridging a generational divide sets Magical Girl Dandelion apart as one of the most compelling stories of this decade.

7) Cancelled Shonen Jump Manga Come To Digital

Last year, some much-loved manga series from Weekly Shonen Jump were sadly discontinued, including “Shadow Eliminators” by Kento Amemiya, “Green Green Greens” by Kento Terasaka, and “Two On Ice” by Elck Itsumo. Beginning spring 2026, these series will be exclusively available digitally through Viz Media, providing fans with a chance to revisit these compelling tales that were cut short. Despite their premature ending, it’s heartening to know that the stories will now find completion.

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2025-06-09 22:10