emaqi, the digital manga store by Orange Inc., has announced the addition of seven brand-new manga titles to its North American digital platform this November, featuring a diverse range of genres from intense drama to fantasy rom-coms. Among the highlighted releases are the thought-provoking “Delinquents Can’t Cut Cake” and the charming “Magic, Me and My Big Master!”. These new titles further enrich emaqi’s growing catalog, which already boasts over 13,000 volumes.
Delinquents Can’t Cut Cake: Exploring Difficult Realities
One of the most significant new additions is “Delinquents Can’t Cut Cake,” a seinen drama that delves into the challenging realities of youth detention. The manga, adapted from a nonfiction bestseller by Koji Miyaguchi with art by Masakazu Suzuki, has sold over 600,000 copies and explores the lives of delinquent youth in juvenile training schools, many of whom struggle with borderline intellectual functioning.
The series promises to profoundly challenge readers’ assumptions about what is considered “normal” by confronting them with the daily difficulties faced by individuals for whom even simple tasks, like dividing a cake into equal pieces, can be a struggle. Published by SHINCHOSHA Publishing Co., Ltd., this title aims to provide a deeper understanding of mental disability and the complexities of the youth detention system.
Magic, Me and My Big Master!: A Whimsical Rom-Com
Shifting gears to a lighter tone, emaqi also introduces “Magic, Me and My Big Master!” by Ui Ohno, published by COAMIX Inc. This seinen fantasy rom-com follows Hinata, a young boy aspiring to wield magic, as he becomes the apprentice to Esmeralda, a towering witch who stands 240cm (approximately 7 feet 10 inches) tall.
The story playfully explores the evolving relationship between the master and apprentice, as Esmeralda’s affectionate feelings for Hinata begin to blur the lines of their magical instruction. Readers can expect a charming blend of fantasy, humor, and burgeoning romance in this unique tale.
Other Notable November Manga Releases
emaqi’s November lineup is extensive, bringing several other compelling narratives to its digital storefront. These additional titles cater to a wide array of tastes, further diversifying the platform’s offerings.
Yoshimi Iida, Gourmet Delivery Prince
Authored by Shiho Takase and published by COAMIX Inc., “Yoshimi Iida, Gourmet Delivery Prince” is a slice-of-life food manga. It centers on Ida-kun, an overworked systems engineer whose secret joy lies in ordering and indulging in gourmet foods from across Japan on his rare, overtime-free evenings. The manga celebrates Japan’s rich mail-order food culture through the protagonist’s delightful dining experiences.
Sengoku Komachi Kurotan: A Historical Isekai
“Sengoku Komachi Kurotan” by Kyouchikutou (story), Hirasawa Geco (character design), and Hajime Sawada (art), offers a fresh take on historical fantasy. The story follows Shizuko Ayanokoji, a teenage history enthusiast and agricultural high school student, who is suddenly transported back to Japan’s turbulent Sengoku Period. Captured by Oda Nobunaga’s army, Shizuko vows to use her agricultural knowledge to survive and make her mark in this unfamiliar past.
The Strongest Baby Goes Wild!: Abandoned at Birth, but Living Easy Thanks to My Previous Life as a Great Sage
This isekai slice-of-life manga, with a story by Shichio Kuzu, character design by Tetsuhiro Nabeshima, and art by Marimo Enda, is published by EARTH STAR Entertainment. As its title suggests, the series features a protagonist who, despite being abandoned at birth, enjoys an easy life due to their past existence as a powerful sage.
Alisha Doesn’t Bend Her Mind
From COAMIX Inc., “Alisha Doesn’t Bend Her Mind” is a josei coming-of-age romance with a reincarnation (Tensei) element, featuring a story by Oto Kodera and art by Ai Nimoda.
Villager A Wants to Save the Villainess at All Costs: The Trench, the Sky, and the Ice Princess
Another seinen isekai title, “Villager A Wants to Save the Villainess at All Costs” is penned by Kotaro Isshiki, with character design by Parum and art by Sankichi Meguro, published by EARTH STAR Entertainment.
About emaqi: A Growing Digital Manga Hub
emaqi, launched by Orange Inc. in North America in September 2024, is a digital manga store offering an extensive library of officially licensed titles. The platform aims to provide a seamless reading experience for manga fans in the U.S. and Canada, with a focus on delivering diverse and unique content.
The service operates on a pay-per-title model with in-app purchases, but also includes free content through a “Wait Until Free” system, allowing users to unlock one chapter every 23 hours for select titles. emaqi partners with major Japanese publishers such as VIZ Media, Kodansha USA, Yen Press, Akita Shoten, Futabasha, Shonen Gahosha, Nihon Bungeisha, and COAMIX. With these latest additions, emaqi continues its mission to make a vast array of Japanese manga accessible to a global audience.
