Kodansha’s K MANGA digital service has announced the addition of four new manga titles to its English-language catalog, effective August 25, 2025. The new releases include Shūichi Shigeno’s ongoing racing series Subaru and Subaru, Ryo Sumiyoshi’s fantasy adventure Si Land, Masaaki Nakayama’s horror one-shot The Silent Forest, and Shūzō Oshimi’s memoir one-shot ME AND BOB DYLAN (AND MY FATHER). This expansion coincides with the launch of a special U.S. edition of Young Magazine, celebrating the publication’s 45th anniversary, which made its debut at Anime NYC 2025.
Diving Into the New K Manga Additions
The newly added titles offer a diverse range of genres for English-speaking readers on the K MANGA platform.
Subaru and Subaru Fuels Racing Excitement
From the acclaimed creator of Initial D and MF Ghost, Shūichi Shigeno, comes Subaru and Subaru. The ongoing series introduces two new drivers, Subaru Sato from Gunma Prefecture and Subaru Kudo from Kanagawa, eager to test their skills in Japan’s popular MFG street racing circuit. This manga blends the worlds of Shigeno’s previous works, aiming to weave a new legend in the street racing genre. The debut of this series was also featured in the special edition of Young Magazine celebrating its 45th anniversary.
Si Land Charts a Nautical Fantasy Adventure
Ryo Sumiyoshi’s Si Land transports readers to a unique world where dogs and cats are the dominant species. Dogs have established a kingdom on the main continent, while cats live as scattered seafaring pirates. The story follows Jean, a young dog unusually raised by cats at sea, as he pursues his dream of finding a permanent home for his unconventional family. Sumiyoshi, known for his masterful non-human character designs, delivers an epic high-seas fantasy.
The Silent Forest Delivers Edo Period Horror
Master of horror manga, Masaaki Nakayama, known for works like Fuan no Tane and PTSD Radio, returns with The Silent Forest. This one-shot offers a new tale of terror set against the backdrop of Japan’s Edo period.
ME AND BOB DYLAN (AND MY FATHER) Offers a Personal Reflection
Shūzō Oshimi, the author behind The Flowers of Evil and Blood on the Tracks, presents ME AND BOB DYLAN (AND MY FATHER). This one-shot manga is a short memoir reflecting on Oshimi’s life with his father and their shared connection to the iconic musician Bob Dylan.
K Manga’s Growing English Catalog
K MANGA, Kodansha’s dedicated digital manga service, continues to expand its offerings for international audiences. The platform, which launched as an app for iOS and Android in May 2023, provides access to hundreds of titles, with many available for free for the initial chapters. The service utilizes a Ticket and Point-based system for accessing chapters. The introduction of these new titles further solidifies K Manga’s commitment to bringing a wide array of Japanese manga directly to English readers.
