VIZ Media has announced several new manga licenses for release in Fall 2025, headlined by the acquisition of the first volume of the epic historical war manga Kingdom. The company previously announced the first round of newly licensed titles for Fall 2025 release last January.
Here are the details of the company’s newest licenses:
Kingdom, Volume 1 (Manga)
Story and Art: Yasuhisa Hara
The first volume will be published in print for the first time in English on November 11, 2025. The series will also join the Shonen Jump service following the release of each graphic novel.
Synopsis:
Offering readers a thrilling window into one of the most transformative periods in Chinese history, Kingdom is set during China’s Warring States period and follows Xin, a war orphan from the kingdom of Qin, who dreams of becoming a great general and uniting China. After his closest friend, Piao, dies under mysterious circumstances, Xin embarks on a journey to fulfill their shared dream. Along the way, he meets Ying Zheng, a young king bearing a striking resemblance to Piao, who seeks Xin’s help to reclaim his throne and change the course of history.
Assassin’s Creed: Forgotten Temple (Webtoon)
Story: ARC
Art: Tabii
Adaptation: YEON
Original Work: Ubisoft
A webtoon sequel to the 2013 Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag video game.
Synopsis:
Discover a new adventure of the legendary pirate Assassin, Edward Kenway, as he sets sail across the mysterious waters of South Asia in search of hidden secrets and untold treasures.
Star Wars: Path of the Lightsaber
Story and Art: Kenny Ruiz
Synopsis:
A new Star Wars original story set in the sequel era begins! Aboard The Random Luck, young tinkerer Nioka stumbles upon a lightsaber, kickstarting her path to discover the secrets of the Jedi and the power of the Force.
Disney Twisted-Wonderland Book of Heartslabyul Complete Box Set
Original concept: Yana Toboso
Storyboards: Wakana Hazuki
Art: Sumire Kowono
Description:
Collect the first Twisted-Wonderland manga in this magical box set, including a bonus mini poster!
Castle in the Sky: The Official Cookbook
Description:
Embark on a culinary adventure with hearty recipes inspired by Sheeta and Pazu’s journey in the classic Studio Ghibli film from Hayao Miyazaki.
Source: Viz Media Official Twitter, press release
