VIZ Media has announced several new licenses set for release in Fall 2025. Some of the new releases include some new manga series, a One Piece light novel, several digital exclusive titles, artbooks, complete collections, and more.
The company also teased that more new license announcements will be made next Friday on January 31, 2025.
Here are the details on VIZ’s newest licenses:
Manga
Maid to Skate
Story and Art: Suzushiro
Synopsis:
From brewing a perfect cup of tea to nailing the sickest kickflips on their skateboards, these maids can do it all while wearing long black dresses, frilly aprons — and skates!
Moan: Junji Ito Story Collection
Story and Art: Junji Ito
Synopsis:
Enter where evil lurks in a new Junji Ito story collection! Follow haunting tales, from moans echoing through a germophobic family’s home to bizarre supernatural phenomena.
Kaiju No. 8: Relax
Original Story: Naoya Matsumoto
Manga Story and Art: Kizuku Watanabe
Synopsis:
Even kaiju fighters need a break sometimes! Join Kafka, Mina, Reno, and more in this chill spin-off manga with hilarious off-duty adventures.
Kamudo
Story and Art: Akira Himekawa
Synopsis:
From the artists behind The Legend of Zelda manga comes a brand new original fantasy story. Dragons will soar in Kamudo, but will the birth of the first human bring disaster…or salvation?
Phantom Busters
Story and Art: Neoshoco
Synopsis:
Eugene doesn’t believe in ghosts, but his classmate Mogari is an exorcist who chomps on them whole! Can they get their anxious classmate Kotaro, who can talk to ghosts, to join their Phantom Busters club?
Light Novel
One Piece: Law’s Story
Original Story: Eiichiro Oda
Light Novel Story: Shusei Sakagami
Synopsis:
Embark on Trafalgar Law’s journey from his youth to the adventures of the Heart Pirates across the high seas in this new light novel.
VIZ Digital Exclusive Manga Series
Fabricant 100
Story and Art: Daisuke Enoshima
Synopsis:
Ashibi’s family is murdered by Fabricants, creatures that steal body parts to become the “ideal human.” For revenge, he cuts a deal with the strongest one.
Shiba Inu Rooms
Story and Art: Esu Omori
Synopsis:
Kori finds a one-bedroom at a shockingly cheap price close to her new school. The catch? The ghost of a Shiba Inu dog named Mu is bound to the apartment! Can Kori live with Mu’s shenanigans?
Dear Anemone
Story and Art: Rin Matsui
Synopsis:
A trip to the Galapagos turns into a nightmare when 18-year-old Gaku is attacked by monstrous plant and animal hybrids. But when survival means confronting evolution itself, can he make it?
MamaYuyu
Story and Art: Yoshihiko Hayashi
Synopsis:
What does it mean to be a hero? Hero Corleo ponders this very question in a world at peace…until terrifying creatures show up! Demon Lords and Heroes will team up to fight or perish!
Kyokuto Necromance
Story and Art: Fusai Naba
Synopsis:
From the creator of Aliens Area! Kaoru can summon powerful fighting spirits. He sets out to become a necromancer just like his father and evil necromancers are already after him!
Astro Baby
Story and Art: Shiro Moriya
Synopsis:
Six years ago, a mysterious meteorite-born disease ravaged North Hill. Now, Billy, a soldier returning home, runs into his childhood crush… just in time for another meteorite to strike!
Art Books, Cookbooks & Complete Collections
The Art of Rumiko Takahashi: Colors 1978-2024
Description:
From the esteemed creator of Ranma 1/2 and Inuyasha comes this deluxe art book with original drawings, a long-form interview, a ribbon bookmark, and an exclusive drawing of Lum from Urusei Yatsura!
Naruto Shippuden: The Official Cookbook
Recipes by Sanae
Description:
Reach a new level of ninja cuisine with 35 recipes inspired by Naruto Shippuden, including Ichiraku Ramen’s dishes from the Hidden Leaf Village!
Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Complete Box Set
Description:
Collect the complete story of Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku in one complete box set! Includes all 13 volumes and an exclusive 80-page book with “Side Story: Forest of Misfortune.”
Nana 25th Anniversary Edition
Description:
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Nana with this deluxe 2-in-1 omnibus edition! Featuring a larger trim size, with a refreshed design and gatefold flaps.
Source: VIZ Media Official Twitter
