Staff Picks
New Manga of 2018
- Thomas M.
- Thursday, December 27, 2018
Collection
With 2018 winding down, let's take a look back at all the new manga titles and series that came out in the past year. These debuts range from fantasy and science fiction to romance and drama. Every "Vol. 1" is an invitation to try something new.
Silver Spoon. Volume 1
Published in 2018
Time for a change of pace. Yuugo Hachiken flees the hustle and bustle of city life to enroll at Oezo Agricultural High School. At first he's just trying to outrun his problems, but instead he finds a place for himself in this quaint rural community. Between the classrooms and cowpatties, the boy becomes a man.
My Hero Academia. Vigilantes, Volume 1
Published in 2018
Koichi Haimawari couldn't make the cut to be an official hero, so he uses his modest powers to do good deeds in his spare time. Teamed with two other unlikely and unofficial vigilantes, he's about to find out that being a hero takes more than just courage...
Ran and the Gray World. 1
Published in 2018
Ran Uruma can't wait to grow up and become a sorceress like her mother, so with the help of a magical pair of sneakers, she transforms into an adult and sets off! Her father and older brother Jin try to keep her home safe, but Ran is determined to advance her powers and have adventures of her own!
Again!!. Vol. 01
Published in 2018
Kinichiro isn't even that bad. It's just that on the first day of high school, his narrow eyes made him look shifty, so people assumed he was trouble. Now it's graduation, and he's looking back on three years with no friends. He never even joined a club. But after a bloody collision and an accidental fall, he wakes up a high school freshman, with the chance to try it all over... AGAIN!!
That Blue Sky Feeling. 01
Published in 2018
"When Noshiro transfers to a new school, he meets Sanada, a loner who doesn't seem to have friends-or want any. The other kids whisper that Sanada keeps to himself because he's secretly gay. But rather than scare Noshiro away, the rumor only makes him more interested. He sets out on a campaign to win over the surly Sanada, embarking on a surprising friendship."-- Page 4 of cover.
Mob Psycho 100. Vol. 01
Published in 2018
"A young boy with psychic abilities attempts to live a normal life."-- Provided by publisher.
Black Torch. Volume 01
Published in 2018
"Jiro Azuma is descended from a long line of ninja, and he can talk to animals. One day he rescues a unique black cat named Rago, a supernatural being, and is dragged into a mystical war. Although he may appear rough-and-tumble, Jiro Azuma's compassionate side emerges when it comes to the furry critters he can communicate with. But Jiro's soft spot for animals gets him in major trouble when a suspicious stray cat fuses with him, granting him exceptional power but also dragging him into humanity's hidden battle against powerful demons."-- Page 4 of cover.
Dragon Goes House-hunting. Vol. 01
Published in 2018
Ketty may be a dragon but he's not a very good one--in fact he's so uninspiring that his dad has kicked him out of the house! Follow his adventures to find a new place to call home.
Tomo-chan is a Girl! Vol. 01
Published in 2018
"Boyish high school girl Aizawa Tomo finally manages to tell her childhood friend Jun that she's got a crush on him. Unfortunately, her confession goes right over his head-- he didn't even realize she was a girl until middle school, and even now, Jun still thinks of her as a bro! How can Tomo-chan possibly convince him otherwise and win Jun's heart?"-- Provided by publisher.
Satoko and Nada. 1
Published in 2018
"Satoko, a Japanese student studying in America, has a new roommate: a Saudi Arabian woman named Nada! They might have different customs, but through mutual respectand the hilarious adventures of their daily lifeSatoko and Nada prove that friendship knows no borders."--Page [4] of cover.