September 2016 Manga Releases

September’s finally here, which means it’s time to head back to school. Thankfully, manga and light novels can easily fit in your bag as you commute to and from school (or sneak a read between classes; I won’t tell). While many students will be debuting at new schools, a number of new titles are debuting here in North America! (It’s not a perfect analogy, but just roll with it.) So, which series are in the freshman class and which ones have gone on to graduate? Check out our list of September 2016 manga releases (plus light novels and books) to find out! This month’s release dates are the 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th of September. You can either click on one of the dates to be taken to that section, do a page search by publisher, or scroll ’til your heart’s content!

September 6th

Viz Media

• Bloody Mary Vol. 4 by Akaza Samamiya
• Dragon Ball 3-in-1 Edition Vol. 14 by Akira Toriyama [Final Volume!]
• Dragon Ball Full Color Freeza Arc Vol. 3 by Akira Toriyama

• Everyone’s Getting Married Vol. 2 by Izumi Miyazono
• Haikyu!! Vol. 3 by Haruichi Furudate
• Idol Dreams Vol. 3 by Arina Tanemura

• Kimi ni Todoke Vol. 25 by Karuho Shiina
• Komomo Confiserie Vol. 5 by Maki Minami [Final Volume!]
• Nisekoi: False Love Vol. 17 by Naoshi Komi

• One Piece Omnibus Edition Vol. 17 by Eiichiro Oda
• Pokémon Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Vol. 1 by Hidenori Kusaka (story) and Satoshi Yamamoto (art) [Series Debut!]
• Seraph of the End Vol. 10 by Takaya Kagami (story), Yamato Yamamoto (art), and Daisuke Furuya (storyboards)

• Skip Beat! Vol. 37 by Yoshiki Nakamura
• World Trigger Vol. 12 by Daisuke Ashihara
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal Vol. 9 by Shin Yoshida (story), Naohito Miyoshi (art), Kazuki Takahashi (original concept), and Studio DICE (production support) [Final Volume!]

• One-Punch Man Vol. 8 by ONE (story) and Yusuke Murata (art)

Kodansha

• Paradise Residence Vol. 3 by Kosuke Fujishima [Final Volume!]

Vertical

• Nichijou Vol. 4 by Kenji Arawi

Seven Seas Entertainment

• Non Non Biyori Vol. 5 by Atto

If laid-back slice-of-life is your thing, this manga series is a must-read. Non Non Biyori balances cute, funny, and even touching moments quite well. With the countryside as its backdrop, the series offers a more unique setting than most Tokyo-based stories (or even suburb-based ones). Try checking the series out; it’s a great way to maintain that relaxed, lazy-summer-feeling as autumn approaches. ~ Cindy

• Citrus Vol. 5 by Saburouta

Dark Horse

• RG Veda Omnibus Vol. 1 by CLAMP [Series Debut!]

Technically speaking, this isn’t really a series debut. An older work by CLAMP that began in 1989, Tokyopop first released the series in English on North American shores. This is, however, the debut of Dark Horse’s lovely omnibus editions. While many of CLAMP’s works have elements of fantasy, this one goes up to the heavens, dealing with the child of one god and a journey to take down another. Definitely a great read for people who like mythology stories, though CLAMP’s works are always worth recommending to just about anyone. ~ Cindy

September 13th

Viz Media

• Hayate the Combat Butler Vol. 28 by Kenjiro Hata
• Ranma 1/2 2-in-1 Edition Vol. 16 by Rumiko Takahashi

Kodansha

• Devil Survivor Vol. 7 by Satoru Matsuba (manga) and Atlus (original story)
• Forget Me Not Vol. 4 by Nao Emoto (manga) and Mag Hsu (story)
• Spoof on Titan Vol. 1 by Hounori (manga) and Hajime Isayama (original concept) [Series Debut!]

Vertical

• BLAME! Master Edition Vol. 1 by Tsutomu Nihei [Series Debut!]

I stumbled upon Tsutomu Nihei’s BLAME! many years ago (man, it’s been that long). Being relatively new to non-mainstream Japanese manga and to the cyberpunk genre at the time, I was awestruck by his storytelling method. Though I did not continue reading past the first few chapters (I was younger and not able to appreciate his work), his art style was engraved in my memory. At long last, I can give myself another chance to read this manga. You should, too! – detrop

Seven Seas Entertainment

• The Other Side of Secret Vol. 2 by Hideaki Yoshikawa
• Masamune-kun’s Revenge Vol. 2 by Hazuki Takeoka (story) and Tiv (art)
• Lord Marksman and Vanadis Vol. 1 by Tsukasa Kawaguchi (story) and Nobuhiko Yanai (art) [Series Debut!]

September 20th

Viz Media

• Master Keaton Vol. 8 by Naoki Urasawa (story, art) and Hokusei Katsushika (story)

We released an article a while back that took a look at Naoki Urasawa’s life as both a mangaka and a musician. As Urasawa fans, it’s no surprise that we’d recommend checking out just about anything he puts out; he’s practically a national treasure in the manga world. Although he isn’t credited with writing the story from Volumes 1 to 5, he does receive writing credit starting at Volume 6. This makes the series particularly interesting as you try to look for his signature story-crafting touch. ~ Cindy

• Goodnight Punpun Vol. 3 by Inio Asano
• Terra Formars Vol. 14 by Yu Sasuga (story) and Kenichi Tachibana (art)

Kodansha

• Ninja Slayer Kills Vol. 3 by Kotaro Sekine (manga adaptation), Bradley Bond, and Phillip Ninj@ Morzez (original story)
• Complex Age Vol. 2 by Yui Sakuma
• The Seven Deadly Sins Vol. 16 by Nakaba Suzuki

• Real Account Vol. 4 by Okushou (story) and Shimizu Watanabe (art)
• Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches Vol. 10 by Miki Yoshikawa

• Attack on Titan Adult Coloring Book by Hajime Isayama (illustrations)

Researchers have found that by coloring in coloring books, people can help lessen their chances of having panic attacks. So why not de-stress and color the Colossus Titan as he appears at Wall Maria? Be sure to buy extra peach, red, and orange color pencils… ~ Katy

Vertical

• Mysterious Girlfriend X Vol. 3 by Riichi Ueshiba

Seven Seas Entertainment

• Tomodachi x Monster Vol. 3 by Yoshihiko Inui
• Arpeggio of Blue Steel Vol. 8 by Ark Performance
• NTR: Netsuzou Trap Vol. 1 by Kodama Naoko [Series Debut!]

September 27th

Kodansha

• Animal Land Vol. 11 by Makoto Raiku
• Fairy Tail Vol. 56 by Hiro Mashima
• Attack on Titan Colossal Edition Vol. 3 by Hajime Isayama

• Happiness Vol. 1 by Shuzo Oshimi [Series Debut!]
• The Prince in His Dark Days Vol. 1 by Hico Yamanaka [Series Debut!]

• Sweetness and Lightning Vol. 2 by Gido Amagakure
• Welcome to the Ballroom Vol. 1 by Tomo Takeuchi [Series Debut!]

Yen Press

Light Novels

• Accel World Vol. 7 by Reki Kawahara (story) and Hima (illustrations)
• Kagerou Daze Vol. 5 by Jin (Shizen No Teki-P) (story) and Sidu (illustrations)
• My Youth Romantic Comedy is Wrong, As I Expected Vol. 1 by Wataru Watari (story) and Ponkan8 (illustrations) [Series Debut!]

• Strike the Blood Vol. 4 by Gakuto Mikumo (story) and Manyako (illustrations)
• Overlord Vol. 2 by Kugane Maruyama (story) and so-bin (illustrations)

Manga

• Akame ga KILL! ZERO Vol. 3 by Takahiro (story) and Kei Toru (art)
• Aldnoah.Zero Season One Vol. 4 by Olympus Knights (original story) and Pinakes (art)
• Are You Alice? Vol. 12 by Ai Ninomiya (original story) and Ikumi Katagiri (art) [Final Volume!]

• The Boy and the Beast Vol. 2 by Mamoru Hosoda (original story) and Renji Asai (art)
• Chaika: The Coffin Princess Vol. 5 by Ichirou Sakaki (original story) and Shinta Sakayama (art)
• Demonizer Zilch Vol. 2 by Milan Matra

• First Love Monster Vol. 5 by Akira Hiyoshimaru
• Fruits Basket Collector’s Edition Vol. 5 by Natsuki Takaya
• He’s My Only Vampire Vol. 8 by Aya Shouoto

• The Honor Student at Magic High School Vol. 4 by Tsutomu Sato (original story) and Yu Mori (art)
• My Youth Romantic Comedy is Wrong, As I Expected @comic Vol. 2 by Wataru Watari (original story) and Naomichi Io (art)
• Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi Vol. 4 by HaccaWorks* (story) and nanao (art)

• Overlord Vol. 2 by Kugane Maruyama (original story), Hugin Miyama (art), and Satoshi Oshio (scenario)
• Space Dandy Vol. 2 by Masafumi Harada (story), Sung-Woo Park (art), Red Ice (art), and Bones (original concept) [Final Volume!]
• Strike the Blood Vol. 4 by Gakuto Mikumo (original story) and TATE (art)

• Triage X Vol. 12 by Shouji Sato
• Ubel Blatt Vol. 6 by Etorouji Shiono

• Umineko When They Cry Episode 6: Dawn of the Golden Witch Vol. 2 by Ryukishi07 (story) and Hinase Momoyama (art)

You are in for a treat! This series is full of mystery, crime, backstabbing, and nightmares! The story is based around the Ushiromiya family as they face many levels of terror at a relative’s secluded mansion, stranded because of a typhoon. If you watched the anime, you will definitely be missing out if you don’t pick up this manga series! ~ Katy

Vertical

• Devils’ Line Vol. 3 by Ryo Hanada
• Seraph of the End: Guren Ichinose: Catastrophe at Sixteen Vol. 3 (light novel) by Takaya Kagami (story) and Yamato Yamamoto (art)

Seven Seas Entertainment

• Franken Fran Vol. 5-6 Omnibus by Katsuhisa Kigitsu
• Servamp Vol. 7 by Strike Tanaka

Dark Horse

• New Lone Wolf and Cub Vol. 10 by Kazuo Koike (story) and Hideki Mori (art)

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