AlphaPolis Co., Ltd. has announced its North American print debut with three of its most popular manga series in English in paperback. The first volume of Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time, A Gatherer’s Adventure in Isekai, and May I Ask for One Final Thing? are all available now, with volumes 2 and 3 of each series to follow on August 11 and October 13, respectively.
The three paperback releases can be found at https://www.alpha-manga.com/printbook. The print launch joins existing digital editions on Kindle and the Alpha Manga app, and anime adaptations of all three series streaming internationally on Crunchyroll. More titles will be revealed at a later date on AlphaPolis’ official social media channels, including X (@alpha_manga_app), Instagram (@alpha_manga_official), Facebook, and YouTube.
“Since 2000, AlphaPolis has been a gateway for new talent, a place where a story posted by an unknown creator can find its readers, and when those readers champion it, go on to print, manga, and in some cases anime,” said AlphaPolis president and CEO Yusuke Kajimoto in a press release. “All three of these series came up that exact way, which is what makes AlphaPolis different, and it is the story we most want to bring to North America. Fans here have told us they don’t just want to read the series they love, they want to own them, and a well-made book is how a favorite earns its place on the shelf.”
Here’s an overview of each series, courtesy of AlphaPolis:
Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time
Manga by Taro Sasakama, Original Story by Kogitsunemaru
Takumi Iruma, although not a hero, got caught up in a hero summoning spell and was reborn in another world. As an apology for getting him involved, a goddess of this world agreed to grant him any skill he wanted! He was hoping to use a humble crafting skill to live a peaceful and modest life in this other world, without having to battle anyone… but the Alchemy skill he was granted turned out to be the most powerful skill with the ability to create anything from a holy sword to a flying ship! With the cheat-level skills he acquires by chance, he makes a lot of money in business and is unbeatable in battles! The long-awaited first volume of this comical and heartwarming “isekai” tale of the strongest alchemist is finally here! The series won a Readers’ Award at the 10th AlphaPolis Fantasy Novel Awards, and its anime adaptation aired in January 2025, with a second season in production.
A Gatherer’s Adventure in Isekai
Manga by Tomozo, Original Story by Masuo Kinoko
Takeru Kamishiro is an average guy who’s declared dead by a fishy-looking god and
reincarnated in the sword-and-sorcery world of Madeus. To give him a head start in this realm, he’s given enhanced physical strength, tons of magic force, and “Search,” which helps him discover valuable items and materials. Huge adventure awaits for Takeru, and he’s even got a cute partner to share the good times with! It’s the first volume of this popular, heartwarming fantasy!
The anime adaptation aired its 12-episode run beginning in September 2025.
May I Ask for One Final Thing?
Manga by Sora Hoonoki, original story by Nana Otori
One night at a ball, Scarlet is suddenly told by the second prince, Kyle, that their engagement is annulled. At the same time, she’s accused of baseless crimes and denounced as a “villainess” by many members of nobility. Scarlet has had to put up with the prince’s nonsense for years, but she’s had enough. And so, she makes one last request: “May I send you and the rest of these pigs flying?”
The anime adaptation began airing in October 2025.
