In a new thread on their social media accounts, VIZ Media announced several new licenses for 2025. This includes new physical and digital releases that will launch throughout Fall 2025. They will reveal more releases for 2025 on January 31. VIZ Media has acquired the following licenses:
Physical Releases
Maid to Skate – Fall 2025
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! Maid to Skate, by Suzushiro, releases Fall 2025.
Naruto Shippuden: The Official Cookbook – Fall 2025
Reach a new level of ninja cuisine with 35 recipes inspired by Naruto Shippuden, including Ichiraku Ramen’s dishes from the Hidden Leaf Village! Naruto Shippuden: The Official Cookbook, recipes by Sanae, releases Fall 2025.
Moan: Junji Ito Story Collection – Fall 2025
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. Moan: Junji Ito Story Collection, by Junji Ito, releases Fall 2025.
Kaiju No. 8: Relax – Fall 2025
Even kaiju fighters need a break sometimes! Join Kafka, Mina, Reno, and more in this chill spin-off manga with hilarious off-duty adventures. Kaiju No. 8: Relax, Vol. 1, with original concept by Naoya Matsumoto, story and art by Kizuku Watanabe, releases Fall 2025.
The Art of Rumiko Takahashi: Colors 1978-2024 – Fall 2025
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! The Art of Rumiko Takahashi: Colors 1978-2024 releases Fall 2025.
Kamudo – Fall 2025
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? Kamudo, Vol. 1, by Akira Himekawa, releases Fall 2025.
One Piece: Law’s Story – Fall 2025
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. One Piece: Law’s Story, created by Eiichiro Oda, and written by Shusei Sakagami, releases Fall 2025.
Phantom Busters – Fall 2025
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? Phantom Busters, Vol. 1, by Neoshoco, releases Fall 2025.
Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Complete Box Set – Fall 2025
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”. Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Complete Box Set, by Yuji Kaku, releases Fall 2025.
Nana 25th Anniversary Edition – Fall 2025
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. Nana 25th Anniversary Edition, by Ai Yazawa, Vol. 1, releases Fall 2025.
Digital Exclusives
Fabricant 100 – Fall 2025
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. Fabricant 100, by Daisuke Enoshima, releases Fall 2025.
Shiba Inu Rooms – Fall 2025
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? Shiba Inu Rooms, by Esu Omori, releases Fall 2025.
Dear Anemone – Fall 2025
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? Dear Anemone, by Rin Matsui, releases Fall 2025.
MamaYuyu – Fall 2025
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! MamaYuyu, by Yoshihiko Hayashi, releases Fall 2025.
Kyokuto Necromance – Fall 2025
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! Kyokuto Necromance, by Fusai Naba, releases Fall 2025.
Astro Baby – Fall 2025
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! Astro Baby, by Shiro Moriya, releases Fall 2025.
