Decoding Manga Trends: Latest Updates from Manga2You for December 2025

In December 2025, the local publishers will once again publish numerous new releases from the areas of manga, light novel, manhua, manhwa and webtoon. In this overview we have put together these titles for you.

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Publishers

Aloha Comics Germany

No relevant innovations are planned for this month.

altraverse – available from December 15th

© Tina Yamashina / Kodansha Ltd.

Arifureta – Zero – Band 01

Astelle and the Secret Son – Volume 04

Colette Decides to Die – Volume 20

Colette Decides to Die – Volume 20 (Collector’s Edition with slipcase)

Dangerous Convenience Store – Band 06

Dangerous Convenience Store – Band 06 (Collector’s Edition)

The Summer Hikaru Died – Volume 07

The Wolf & the Stray – Volume 02

The Children of the Shiunji Family – Volume 07

Elden Ring – The Path to the Earth Tree – Volume 09

Final Fantasy – Chronicles of Light – Volume 02

Flashlight – Unser K-Pop-Lovesong – Band 01

Teacher, we will destroy the world! – Volume 07

Juvelian – Father, I don’t want this marriage! – Volume 08

Juvelian – Father, I don’t want this marriage! – Volume 08 (Collector’s Edition with slipcase)

Kakegurui – Life is a Game – Volume 19

Level up with the Gods – Band 03

Love me, I’m the bad one! – Volume 05

Fancy a date? – Volume 14

My Isekai Life – Becoming the Most Powerful Magician in Another World with the Help of Slimes – Volume 24

My sweet bad boy – Volume 01

My rebirth as a slime in another world – Life in the Land of Demons – Volume 06

My Rebirth as a Slime in Another World Ultra – Volume 01

Payback – I want to destroy you – Volume 04

Penelope – Evil is Doomed – Volume 08

Penelope – Evil is Doomed – Volume 08 (Collector’s Edition)

In Love with More Than Your Face – Volume 13

In Love with My First Kiss – Volume 03

Vivi – The Bunny and the Big Bad Leopard – Volume 05

AniMachon – available from December

HELL MODE -YARIKOMI ZUKI NO GAMER WA HAISETTEI NO ISEKAI DE MUSOU SURU © Hamuo / Mo 2023 / EARTH STAR Entertainment

Hell Mode: Underwhelmed hardcore gamer finds the ultimate challenge in another world – Volume 01

B-Love Manga – available from December

© Nikke Taino / J-publishing Co.,Ltd.

Somewhere in this world, beyond all maps – Volume 01

Bramble – available from December

©Meng Xi Shi/JJWXC

Thousand Autumns. – Buch 05

C Lines – available from December 2nd

© Mango Kim / Mindo / Yoteh

Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint – Band 11

The Perks of Being a Villainess – Band 02

Where the Dragon’s Rain Falls – Band 10

Carlsen Manga – available December 2nd

ANSATSU KOUKYUU: ANSATSU NYOKAN – HANA SUZU WA YUTTARI IKITAI © 2021 IORI/SHOGAKUKAN

A Suffocatingly Lonely Death – Band 09

Angel Sanctuary Pearls – Band 09

The Palace of the Assassins – Volume 01

Fairy Tail Massiv – Band 19

Hachi & Maruru – Strays stick together! – Volume 02

Little Tai & Grandma Sue – Sweet Cat Adventures – Volume 06

Mitsuboshi Colors – Band 04

My Hero Academia – Team Up Mission – Band 07

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind: Double Volume Edition – Volume 04 (with slipcase)

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind: Double Volume Edition – Volumes 01-04 (in slipcase)

Ouran High School Host Club Pearls – Band 05

Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse – Band 15

The Beginning after the End – Band 07

The Colors Within – Band 01

Touring After the Apocalypse – Band 06

Who are you at the blue hour? – Volume 04

White Rabbit and the Prince of Beasts – Band 05

Yuzu – the little vet – Volume 07

Chinabooks

No relevant innovations are planned for this month.

Crunchyroll – available December 5th

© Inuhiko Doronoda / Kodansha Ltd.

Attractively different – ​​Volume 14

Suggestive seduction – Volume 08

Blue Exorcist – Band 32

Doujinshi Desires – Band 03

Gokurakugai – Volume 05 (with acrylic stand)

Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! – Band 07

Kageki Shojo!! – Band 04

Last Gender – No Longer Nameless – Volume 02

Lost Lad London – Band 03

With you through space – Volume 01

She Is Beautiful – Band 01

GIGANTIC Tokyo Ghoul – Band 03

dani books

No relevant innovations are planned for this month.

Dokico – available from December 16th

© Hintikiki Kéuko ©Toke Iekwa/OVERLAPPIPP

7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! – Manga – Band 05

Egmont Manga – available from December 9th

© Sakae Esuno 2006 / KADOKAWA CORPORATION

Atelier of Witch Hat – Band 13

Bungo Stray Dogs – Dazai, Chuya, Age 15 – Doppelpack 02

Delicious in Dungeon – Starter Bundle

Maria’s Judgement – Band 05

Marriage Toxin – Band 11

Mirai Nikki – New Edition – Band 01

More than a Doll – Band 14

The Color of the End – Band 03

The Serpent Bride – Band 01

There Is No Love Wishing Upon a Star – Band 03

Which One Is Love? – Band 04

Like the silence of the ocean

Yamada and Kase-san – Volume 01

Your Lie in April – Band 08

Hayabusa – available December 2nd

IGNAT NO HANAYOME © 2024 Moyori Mori / ShuCream Inc.

Bride of Ignat – Band 01

Cold as Blue & Aggressive as Red – Band 02

The Merman, the Prince and the Lying Demon – Volume 03

It Starts From the Inside

Don’t let go of my hand – Volume 03 (with slipcase)

Don’t let go of my hand – Volume 01-03 (in a slipcase)

Smoking Behind The Supermarket – Band 06

The Beginning after the End – Band 07

The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn’t a Guy at All – Band 03

The Pawn’s Revenge – 3rd Season – Band 01

Loewe Manga – available from December 11th

YOUCHIEN WARS © 2023 by You Chiba/SHUEISHA Inc.

The Legend of the Stone Warriors – Volume 02

I Could Try to Fall in Love with You – Volume 02

Kindergarten WARS – Band 08

Completely not a type – Volume 08

From country bumpkin to sword saint – I’m just an old sword master from the country, but my students won’t leave me in peace! – Volume 05

Manga Cult – available December 4th

© Tomiyaki Kagisora/SQUARE ENIX

Fist of the North Star Master Edition – Band 13

GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka – Band 07

Haikaisha – The Border Crosser – Volume 02

Happy Sugar Life – Band 03

I’m a spider, so what? – Volume 14

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure – Part 04 Diamond is Unbreakable – Band 08

My Love Story with Yamada-kun at LVL 999 – Band 05

Pumpkin Night – Band 05

Shadows House – Band 14

Manga JAM Session – available from December 5th

©Hamuo/Mo 2020 © Tetta Enji 2021 / Earth Star Entertainment Corporation

The Hero Without Class – Volume 09

MangaMoon – available from December 19th

© Sora Nakano 2022 / Takeshobo Co., Ltd.

Gushing Over Magical Girls – Manga – Band 02

Yandere Dark Elf – Manga – Band 02

Manhwa Cult – available December 4th

THE REMARRIED EMPRESS © SUMPUL, HereLee, Alphatart 2020/MSTORYHUB. All Rights Reserved.

Dark Moon: The Blood Altar – Band 03

My Reason to Die – Band 03

The Remarried Empress – Band 07

Manlin – available from December

No relevant innovations are planned for this month.

Panini Manga – available from December 16th

© MARVEL

All of us are Dead – Band 03

Berserk Master Edition – Band 04

Cyberpunk 2077: Edgerunners – Manga – Band 01 (Variant Edition)

Are there no gyaru who are nice to otaku?! – Volume 08

Kei x Yaku: Dangerous Partners – Volume 09

Magic: The Gathering – Destroy humanity. It cannot be regenerated. – Volume 07

Pokémon – The Great Adventures: Gold and Silver – Volume 03

Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Manga) – Band 04

Super String: Marco Polos Reise ins Multiversum – Band 02

The Strange House – Band 05

X-Men: There Manga Remastered – Band 01

papertoons – available from December 15th

© ORKA・Spice&Kitty / CARROTOON

A Stepmother’s Fairy Tale – A Second Chance for My Family – Volume 01

I married the Male Lead’s Dad – Band 04

King’s Maker – Triple Crown – Band 04

Villain to Kill – Band 12

Reproduct – available from December

© 2023 Minetaro MOCHIZUKI/SHOGAKUKAN

No Comic, no Life – Band 01

Writers & Readers

No relevant innovations are planned for this month.

Splitter Manga+ – available December 4th

© Sato Kaneda / Kodansha Ltd.

3 Body Problem – Band 05

Sexland Adventures – Band 01

TOKYOPOP – available December 10th

©2022 Anashin / Kodansha Ltd.

A Second Goodbye to You – Band 02

Out of the Blue – Volume 03

Chiikawa – Sweet little brat – Volume 06

Classroom of the Elite – Light Novel – Band 03

Claymore EXTREME – Band 01

Heaven Official’s Blessing – Animation Manhua – Band 03

Honey Lemon Soda – Band 06

How I Met My Soulmate – Band 01

I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons – Band 02

If You Insist … – Band 03

Komi can’t communicate – Band 32

Kamisama Kiss 2in1 – Band 06

Kamisama Kiss 2in1 – Band 06 (mit Box)

Sit down. Good boy. – Volume 01

Mujina into the Deep – Band 03

New Authentic Magical Girl Risuka – Band 04

Overlord – Light Novel – Band 09 (Hardcover)

Overlord – Light Novel – Band 09 (Softcover)

Parallel World Pharmacy – Band 06

Super Smartphone – Band 03

The Eminence in Shadow – Band 07

This Monster Wants to Eat Me – Band 01

Though I am an Inept Villainess – Band 07

Why wait? – Volume 05

You are Ms. Servant. – Band 02

Subject to change. As of November 27, 2025

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What factors are driving the continued dominance of Isekai and Reincarnation genres in manga, and how are publishers capitalizing on this trend?

The Rise of Isekai & Reincarnation Genres

The isekai (another world) and reincarnation genres continue their dominance in the manga landscape heading into December 2025. Data from Manga2You shows a 35% increase in readership for titles falling into these categories compared to November. This isn’t just about new series; established isekai manga are seeing significant boosts in popularity with new arcs and adaptations.

* Key Titles: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, and Overlord remain consistently top-ranked.

* Emerging Trends: We’re seeing a sub-trend within isekai – protagonists with unconventional skills or goals. Think less “hero destined to save the world” and more “artisan building a peaceful life.”

* Related Keywords: Isekai manga, reincarnation manga, fantasy manga, light novel adaptations, new manga releases.

Shonen Manga: Beyond the Big Three

While One Piece, Naruto, and Bleach (and their continued spin-offs) still hold considerable weight, the shonen scene is diversifying. Manga2YouS analytics reveal a surge in popularity for action-packed series with unique power systems and compelling character advancement.

* Rising Stars: Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and My Hero Academia continue to draw massive audiences.

* darker Themes: A noticeable trend is the incorporation of darker, more mature themes into shonen manga, appealing to an older demographic.

* Power System Focus: Readers are actively seeking manga with well-defined and creatively implemented power systems.

* Related Keywords: Shonen jump, action manga, battle manga, superpower manga, popular manga series.

Shoujo & Josei Manga: Expanding Depiction

The shoujo and josei demographics are experiencing growth, driven by a demand for diverse narratives and relatable characters. Manga2You data indicates a 20% increase in readership for titles focusing on complex relationships, personal growth, and realistic portrayals of life.

* Romance evolution: Romance isn’t just about fluffy feelings anymore. Readers are gravitating towards stories that explore emotional vulnerability, dialog issues, and realistic relationship dynamics.

* Career-focused Josei: Josei manga focusing on professional women navigating their careers and personal lives are gaining traction.

* LGBTQ+ Representation: Increased representation of LGBTQ+ characters and storylines is a significant driver of engagement within these genres.

* Related Keywords: Shoujo manga, josei manga, romance manga, slice of life manga, LGBTQ+ manga, strong female leads.

The Impact of Scanlation Communities

scanlation groups, like mangahelpers, play a crucial role in introducing manga to a wider audience, especially for series without official English releases. While official translations are always preferred, these communities provide access and foster discussion.

* MangaHelpers as a resource: Platforms like mangahelpers (https://mangahelpers.com/m/nanatsu-no-taizai) are vital for fans seeking early access to translations and connecting with fellow enthusiasts.

* Bridging the Gap: Scanlations often fill the gap between Japanese release and official english publication, generating hype and building a fanbase.

* Supporting Official Releases: Increased awareness through scanlations can ultimately lead to higher sales for official English releases.

* Related Keywords: Scanlation, manga translation, manga community, online manga, free manga.

Digital Manga platforms & accessibility

The shift towards digital manga platforms continues to accelerate. Manga2You reports a 40% increase in digital manga readership compared to physical copies. This trend is driven by convenience,accessibility,and the availability of subscription services.

* Subscription Models: Services offering unlimited access to a vast library of manga for a monthly fee are becoming increasingly popular.

* Mobile Reading: The ability to read manga on smartphones and tablets is a major draw for younger audiences.

* Interactive Features: Some platforms are experimenting with interactive features, such as color pages and animated panels, to enhance the reading experience.

* Related Keywords: digital manga, manga apps, online manga readers, manga subscription, manga platforms.

The Influence of Anime Adaptations

Anime adaptations remain a powerful force in driving manga sales and readership. A successful anime adaptation can considerably boost the popularity of its source material.

* Synergy Effect: Anime adaptations introduce manga to a broader audience, leading to increased interest and sales.

* Visual Appeal: The visual medium of anime can enhance the emotional impact of the story and attract new readers.

* Marketing Opportunities: Anime adaptations provide valuable marketing opportunities for manga publishers.

* Related Keywords: Anime adaptation, manga to anime, popular anime, anime recommendations, manga news.