Kadokawa, the major Japanese publisher, in partnership with Yen Press, has just released the English digital version of the manga The Fake Alchemist. This release happens in early 2026, meeting a long-standing demand from Western fans who follow the work online. The strategy aims to expand the reach of the series, which already has an anime adaptation. Furthermore, the North American publisher confirmed the physical release, scheduled for February, ensuring collectors can also acquire the volumes.
The manga, created by Sugiura and Umemaru, began its serialization on Kadokawa’s KadoComi website in June 2023 and remains in active publication in Japan. Due to the success of the story and the anime that premiered in 2024, the decision to officially bring it to the English-speaking market was expected. This way, Brazilian fans who are proficient in English can already access the chapters on digital services while awaiting news about a possible Portuguese localization. The fifth original volume, for example, is scheduled for release on February 20th in Japan, showing that the series maintains its production pace.
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Meanwhile, fans of author Sugiura can connect this news to another of his known works: My Wife Has No Emotion. This series, launched in 2019, is also published in English by Seven Seas Entertainment, although it has been on hiatus since November 2024. Therefore, the release of The Fake Alchemist in English serves as a great opportunity for new readers to discover the creator’s style. With the physical version scheduled to arrive in stores starting February 24th by Yen Press, the year 2026 promises to be busy for manga enthusiasts.
Thus, the globalization of The Fake Alchemist is another chapter in the growing accessibility of Japanese comics in the West. Thanks to these initiatives, the Brazilian audience has increasingly more access to titles simultaneously or with little delay compared to Japan. Keep an eye on digital platforms and specialized bookstores so you don’t miss the release, which is expected to heat up the physical and digital manga market in the coming months.
