The year 2026 promises to be a celebration for manga lovers, offering every possible emotional note, from brutal dark fantasy and fiery shonen battles to delicate, healing stories. With powerful newcomers rapidly rising and legendary franchises making long-awaited returns, the following ten titles are set to define the manga landscape in the coming year.
1. Gizmo stand
At the top of the list is Riser Gizmoa blockbuster title praised for its rich world-building and intense narrative. Set in the kingdom of Urunaria, the story follows Kuro, a slave of the lowest social level in a city where inequality is also reflected in its architecture.
After his uncle’s death, Kuro inherits the forbidden Gizmo mechanical gauntlets that allow him to climb walls and challenge the ruling system itself. With its English release scheduled for February 17, 2026, Riser Gizmo it’s widely expected to be one of the biggest hits of the year.
2. Ichi the witch
Created by Osamu Nishi and illustrated by Shiro Usazaki, Ichi the witch has become one of the fastest growing manga in recent times. In less than ten months on Weekly Shonen Jump it has already dominated the popularity charts.
With its first volume scheduled for spring 2026, the series is widely regarded as a future cornerstone of the next generation of Shonen Jump.
3. Century
For readers who want something dark and suffocating, Century delivery. Serialized in Shonen Jump+, Tohru Kuramori’s work stands out for its brutal storytelling and stunning illustrations, often compared to Furious.
Despite its short run so far, Century has already demonstrated its enormous potential and is ready to conquer the dark fantasy fandom in 2026.
4. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Purple Smoke Distortion
This marks a historic moment for JoJo fan, like a novel set in JoJo Universe finally receives an official English version. Set later Golden Windthe story explores the fate of beloved characters after the battle in Italy.
Featuring exclusive illustrations by Hirohiko Araki, this version is an unmissable collector’s item JoJo fans in 2026.
5. Dragon Quest: Dai’s Adventure
After a four-year silence since volume 5 in March 2022, Dai’s adventure will officially return in 2026. This long-awaited continuation is both a nostalgic revival and a response to fans’ passionate request for a fitting conclusion to one of the most beloved fantasy manga series.
6. Magical Girl Dandelion
Even before its release, Magical girl dandelion has attracted enormous attention for redefining the shoujo genre. Beyond magical transformations and battles, the series delves into themes of generational conflict and emotional healing.
Its international release in 2026 is expected to make it one of the biggest shoujo titles of the decade.
7. Eko Eko Azarak is reborn
A modern revival of Shinichi Koga’s 1970 horror classic, Eko Eko Azarak is reborn follows the witch Misa Kuroi through terrifying supernatural encounters. Black magic, demonology and psychological horror define this series.
The first volume arrives on April 28, 2026, promising sleepless nights for horror manga fans.
8. Grendizer U: The beginning
Go Nagai demonstrates his timeless influence with Grendizer U: The beginning. Serving as a prequel to the anime series, the manga chronicles Duke Fleed’s battle to defend Earth against the Vega Alliance.
Blending classic mecha storytelling with a modern presentation, the series launches on March 17, 2026.
9. The One. Later…
Unlike power-based fantasy stories, The One. Later… focuses on emotional consequences. The story centers on Wazu, who is kicked out of his home and then returns with overwhelming power only to find that everything, including his first love, has moved on without him.
This moving reflection on loss and growth is scheduled for release on March 31, 2026.
10. Super psychic cop Chojo
Although the original series ended in 2025, the English release in spring 2026, paired with an upcoming anime adaptation, has reignited excitement around Chojo.
Following a psychic police officer and his partner through absurdly over-the-top cases, the series promises non-stop laughter and chaotic fun for readers.
Sources: gamek
