Adventure Awaits: Exciting Upcoming Releases in the World of Manga

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Calling all adventure manga enthusiasts! This fall, Viz Media is releasing an exciting lineup of new and returning adventure mangas. Whether you are a fan of epic quests, otherworldly geographical regions, or captivating characters, there is something for everyone. Let’s explore some interesting manga titles set to be released in the coming weeks.

Blade of the Moon

Blade of the Moon Princess, Vol. 1 | Photo Courtesy of Viz Media

Volume: 1 

Story and Art: Tatsuya Endo

Synopsis:  Unfortunately, Kaguya’s enemies are a step ahead of her, and she ends up ejected from the moon and stranded on the primitive Tainted World below. Can she find her way back to the moon and reclaim the throne that is rightfully hers from the usurpers?

Release Date: September 5th

Where to Pre-Order: Get the Digital Edition here. 

Dragon Ball Super

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Volume: 19

Story and Art: Story by  Akira Toriyama, Art by Toyotarou

Synopsis: Granolah’s fierce assault seems to have Gas on the ropes until the youngest Heeters member unleashes his inner nature, leading to an all-out assault like nothing any of our heroes have ever encountered before! But perhaps the key to defeating Gas has something to do with memories of Bardock, Goku’s long-dead father?!

Release Date: September 5th 

Where to Pre-Order: Get the Digital Edition here. 

The Elusive Samurai

The Elusive Samurai, Vol. 8 | Photo Courtesy of Viz Media

Volume: 8

Story and Art: Yusei Matsui

Synopsis: The time has come for Tokiyuki and Yorishige’s allies in Shinano to make their move against their enemies, the devious governor Ogasawara and the evil kokushi, Kiyohara. But in order to get the campaign going, Tokiyuki must earn the respect of Yorishige’s warriors, and to do that, he’ll need to engage his old nemesis, the wily Shokan. Shokan is no fool, however, and Tokiyuki will have to come up with an unexpected and dangerous tactic to achieve success.

Release Date: September 5th 

Where to Pre-Order: Get the Digital Edition here. 

Mashle: Magic and Muscles

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Volume: 13

Story and Art: Hajime Komoto

Synopsis: Right before the destined day of the eclipse, an army of demi-humans invades, throwing the land into chaos. Renatus and the other Visionaries launch a counterattack, but they immediately find themselves face-to-face with Innocent Zero’s four remaining sons. Later, after a crushing display of power, Innocent Zero demands the frightened populace hand the unconscious Mash over. Can Meliadoul find a way to recharge Mash in time for him to defend himself?

Release Date: September 12th 

Where to Pre-Order: Get the Digital Edition here. 

Helck

Volume: 5

Story and Art: Nanaki Nanao

Synopsis: Helck continues to lay bare the harrowing tale of how he became the mighty—and disgraced—hero he is today. In the past, after his brother, Cless, sustained near-fatal injuries during an encounter with the Demon Lord, Helck set out to the Demon Lord’s castle in his stead. But what awaited him was a shocking revelation about demonkind that no human could ever believe.

Release Date: September 12th 

Where to Pre-Order: Get the Digital Edition here. 

Pokemon Adventures: X•Y

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Volume: 6

Story and Art: Story by Hidenori Kusaka, Art by Satoshi Yamamoto

Synopsis: The arrival of Mega Evolution Pokémon, each with more than one Mega Evolution, causes a massive battle to break out at the Pokémon Village! As the X•Y arc comes to a clashing finale, the fate of the Kalos region hangs on the outcome. Can X and Y defeat Lysandre and save Kalos?!

Release Date:  September 12th, 2023

Where to Pre-Order: Get the Digital Edition here. 

Star Wars: The Mandalorian: The Manga

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Volume: 1

Story and Art: Yusuke Osawa

Synopsis:  Years after the fall of the Galactic Empire, a solitary bounty hunter is given a simple mission. Find and return the Child to the Imperial Remnant, all that remains of the once all-powerful Empire. This mysterious orphan has a power that can possibly turn events in their favor, and the acquisition of that power is paramount. Instead, the bounty hunter goes on the run with the Child to protect him from the forces that would do him harm. Here is the story of The Mandalorian, and his desperate quest to save the Child and himself. 

Based on the series created by Jon Favreau and written by Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Christopher Yost, and Rick Famuyiwa.

Release Date: September 12th, 2023

Where to Pre-Order: Get the Digital Edition here. 

Alice in Borderland

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Volume: 7

Story and Art: Haro Aso

Synopsis: Most of the Face Card games continue to be a deadly challenge to Borderland’s visitors, their often complicated or confusing rules meant to trick players into dooming themselves. In contrast, the King of Spades’ game is refreshingly direct—kill or be killed! Can an uneasy coalition of visitors band together to take down the sniper King before his bullets declare game over for everyone?

Release Date:  September 19th, 2023

Where to Pre-Order: Get the Digital Edition here. 

One-Punch Man

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Volume: 26

Story and Art: Story by ONE, Art by Yusuke Murata

Synopsis: As the fight against the Monster Association big shots heats up, Class-S heroes find themselves locked in a desperate struggle, but Tornado is closing in on Gyoro-Gyoro’s main body! Meanwhile, Blackluster confronts Garo, while Saitama wanders the labyrinth where the Monster Association is hiding out.

Release Date: September 19th, 2023

Where to Pre-Order: Get the Digital Edition here. 

The Legend of ZeldaTwilight Princess

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Volume: 4, 5, 6

Story and Art: Akira Himekawa

Synopsis: 

Volume 4- Link and Midna head for Death Mountain to dispel the darkness that is plaguing the Gorons and hopefully obtain another shard of the Shadow Crystal. If they can recover the shard they’ll only need to find one more piece of the Crystal. But their journey is far from over—shadows are gathering at Hyrule Castle and there are still many grave dangers and terrible foes to face!

Volume 5 – Midna has been Link’s traveling companion and ally since the start of their journey, but will her ultimate goal of saving the Twilight Realm drive her away from Link? Link’s own quest to save Hyrule leads him to seek the advice of Princess Zelda—and learn that to defeat the ultimate evil plaguing the world they will need a particular weapon: the Master Sword!

Volume 6- Link and Midna head for Snowpeak to find the pieces of the Mirror of Shadow which they will need to defeat the evil Ganondorf. Link has fought and defeated many terrible foes in his quest to save Hyrule and the Twilight Realm, but Midna now begins to worry that all that Link has seen and his obsession with power are changing him. What will Link do if his greatest enemy turns out to be…himself?

Release Date: September 26th, 2023

Where to Pre-Order: Get the Digital Edition here Volume 4, Volume 5, Volume 6. 

Viz Media’s upcoming Adventure manga lineup is filled with exciting releases and adventures waiting to be explored in the coming weeks. Adventure calls, so get ready to dive into these captivating worlds!

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