Kabi Nagata, the acclaimed manga artist known for her deeply personal and autobiographical works, including My Twisted Eating Disorder and My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness, is launching a brand new manga on June 20, 2025. Titled Ganbarisugi Jigoku kara Dasshutsu Shimashita Repo (A Report on Escaping From the Hell of Trying Too Hard), the new manga promises another candid exploration of Nagata’s life, focusing on her recovery from a mental and emotional breakdown. Here’s everything we know so far about this exciting new release.
A New Chapter in Nagata’s Autobiographical Journey
Nagata Kabi has carved a unique space in the manga world with her honest and unflinching portrayal of her struggles with mental health, sexuality, and personal growth. Her works often delve into difficult topics like eating disorders, alcoholism, and loneliness, resonating with readers through their vulnerability and relatability.
Ganbarisugi Jigoku kara Dasshutsu Shimashita Repo continues this tradition, offering a glimpse into Nagata’s journey of healing and self-discovery after experiencing a mental and emotional breakdown. This essay comic format will be published on Futabasha’s Web Action manga website.
What to Expect From Ganbarisugi Jigoku kara Dasshutsu Shimashita Repo
Based on the title and available information, the manga will likely explore themes of:
- Mental and Emotional Recovery: The core focus will be on Nagata’s path to recovery, offering insights into the strategies, challenges, and breakthroughs she experiences along the way.
- The Pressure to Overachieve: The title suggests an examination of the societal and personal pressures that can lead to burnout and breakdown. Nagata may explore the “hell of trying too hard” and the importance of self-care and setting boundaries.
- Personal Growth and Self-Discovery: As with her other works, Ganbarisugi Jigoku kara Dasshutsu Shimashita Repo will likely be a deeply personal reflection on Nagata’s experiences, offering readers a chance to connect with her on an emotional level and gain insights into their own lives.
Nagata Kabi: A Master of Autobiographical Manga
Kabi Nagata was born on May 28, 1987, and has been drawing since childhood. However, she only began reading manga in 4th grade, with Takehiko Inoue’s sports manga Slam Dunk. She then started reading other Weekly Shōnen Jump manga series, and has named Nobuhiro Watsuki’s samurai manga Rurouni Kenshin as her favorite from middle school. She is a Japanese manga artist who has gained widespread recognition for her autobiographical manga, particularly My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness. Her work is known for its raw honesty, vulnerability, and exploration of personal struggles, which have resonated with a broad audience. Nagata’s manga often tackles themes of mental health, sexuality, and self-discovery, making her a prominent voice in contemporary autobiographical comics.
Key Works by Kabi Nagata
- My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness: This groundbreaking manga, first published on Pixiv and later as a print volume, explores Nagata’s mental health issues and her journey of self-discovery regarding her sexuality. It won the Harvey Award for Best Manga and the Crunchyroll Anime Award for Best Manga in 2018.
- My Solo Exchange Diary: A sequel to My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness, this manga uses the concept of diary entries to delve deeper into themes of self-reflection and personal growth.
- My Alcoholic Escape from Reality: This installment chronicles Nagata’s struggles with alcoholism and her subsequent hospitalization for pancreatitis, offering a candid look at the impact of addiction on her life.
- My Wandering Warrior Existence: This manga explores Nagata’s longings for love and marriage, delving into themes of identity and relationships.
- My Wandering Warrior Eating Disorder (later released in print as My Twisted Eating Disorder): This ebook exclusive (later released in print) delves into Nagata’s complex relationship with food, detailing her struggles with eating disorders and body image.
- My Pancreas Broke, but My Life Got Better: This manga follows Nagata’s journey to quit drinking after her hospitalization for pancreatitis, documenting her efforts to improve her health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Themes and Style
Nagata’s works are characterized by:
- Autobiographical Storytelling: Her manga are based on her own life experiences, lending a sense of authenticity and vulnerability to her narratives.
- Exploration of Mental Health: Nagata openly discusses her struggles with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues, helping to destigmatize these topics.
- Honest Portrayal of Sexuality: Her works explore her identity as a lesbian woman, offering insights into her experiences with love, relationships, and self-acceptance.
- Simple Yet Expressive Art Style: Nagata’s art is characterized by its black and white drawings with pink screentones, creating a distinctive and recognizable visual style.
- Dark Humor: Despite the serious themes she explores, Nagata often incorporates humor into her stories, making them more engaging and relatable.
Where to Read Ganbarisugi Jigoku kara Dasshutsu Shimashita Repo
Ganbarisugi Jigoku kara Dasshutsu Shimashita Repo will be available on Futabasha’s Web Action manga website starting June 20, 2025. As of now, there is no information about an English translation, but given the popularity of Nagata’s work in English-speaking markets, it is likely that Seven Seas Entertainment, which has licensed many of her previous titles, will release an English version in the future.
My Twisted Eating Disorder in Print
In related news, My Twisted Eating Disorder, which was originally released as a digital-only exclusive under the title My Wandering Warrior Eating Disorder, will be available in print on October 21, 2025. This autobiographical manga delves into Nagata’s struggles with her eating disorder and her complex relationship with food.
Final Thoughts
Kabi Nagata’s manga offers a unique and valuable perspective on the challenges and triumphs of navigating life with mental health issues, exploring one’s sexuality, and striving for self-acceptance. Ganbarisugi Jigoku kara Dasshutsu Shimashita Repo promises to be another powerful and relatable addition to her body of work, offering readers a glimpse into her journey of healing and self-discovery. Be sure to check it out on Futabasha’s Web Action manga website starting June 20!
