Dark Horse Comics has announced its acquisition of the license for John Tarachine’s critically acclaimed manga, Credits Roll Into the Sea (original title: Umi ga Hashiru Endroll). The announcement was made during Dark Horse’s panel at Anime NYC on Saturday, though a specific release date for the English edition was not provided.
A Story of Second Chances and Filmmaking
Credits Roll Into the Sea introduces readers to Umiko, a 65-year-old woman grappling with the recent loss of her husband. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she visits a movie theater for the first time in decades. There, she encounters Kai, a university student studying film. Umiko’s newfound fascination with the audience’s reactions during the film catches Kai’s attention.
This encounter sparks a profound realization for Umiko: an interest in filmmaking. She embarks on a journey into the world of cinema, discovering a new purpose and passion in her later years. The manga explores themes of grief, self-discovery, and the power of art to inspire change at any age.
The Acclaimed Work of John Tarachine
John Tarachine launched Credits Roll Into the Sea in Akita Shoten’s Mystery Bonita magazine in October 2020. The series has garnered significant recognition and praise within the manga industry:
Accolades and Nominations
- Kono Manga ga Sugoi!: The manga topped the ranking for female readers in the 2022 edition of Takarajimasha’s Kono Manga ga Sugoi! (This Manga Is Amazing!) guidebook and ranked #6 in the 2023 edition.
- Manga Taisho Awards: It was the ninth highest-ranked manga in the 15th Manga Taisho awards in 2022.
- Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize: Credits Roll Into the Sea received nominations for both the 27th (2023) and 29th (2025) Annual Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize.
The original Japanese serialization is set to conclude with its ninth volume, with the eighth compiled book volume released on July 17. As of July 2025, the series had over 1 million copies in circulation.
Other Works by John Tarachine
Tarachine is also known for the manga Witch of Thistle Castle (Azami no Shiro no Majo), which ran on Coamix’s Comic Tatan website from February 2019 to December 2020. Titan Comics has licensed and released all four volumes of Witch of Thistle Castle in English. Other works include Shinonome Tantei Ibun Roku. Tarachine’s unique storytelling style has captured a dedicated readership, with multiple titles listed on platforms like Goodreads.
What This Means for Readers
Dark Horse Comics bringing Credits Roll Into the Sea to English-speaking audiences provides an opportunity for more readers to experience this celebrated and emotionally resonant story. While a release date has not yet been announced, the licensing ensures that the manga will soon be accessible to a broader international readership, allowing them to delve into Umiko’s inspiring journey of late-life artistic awakening.
