During their industry panel at Anime NYC 2026, Abrams ComicArts’ manga imprint Kana revealed that they have acquired the licenses for six brand-new manga series scheduled to launch in 2027, featuring titles such as Pumpkin Night and Children of the Afterlife. Further details regarding these publications will be shared closer to their respective release dates next year.
Here is the complete lineup and overview of Kana’s newest acquisitions:
Happy at Home
Creator: Chiaki Ida
Release Date: May 4, 2027
Synopsis:
Today, as was yesterday, the day called “today” is being woven.
/Whether it’s a joyful day or not,
There is a place that will always warmly embrace it.
The many small joys scattered in everyday life.
A poetic full-color comic and illustration collection depicting the warmth of everyday life shared with one’s home.
Children of the Afterlife
Creator: Yamakujira
Release Date: June 1, 2027
Synopsis:
Summer, Meiji Era 19. Rapid modernization is about to revolutionize Japanese society, and long-established social and cultural boundaries have never seemed more fluid.
As the world of the living changes, the world of the dead stays the same. An errand-runner from the afterlife, the Oni child Torasuke, collects souls of humans whose lifespans have come to an end. Even though he’s supposed to be invisible to humans, one day a human named Souma approaches him. Torasuke, who has never been involved with people in the living world, is dragged into mortal affairs when Souma asks him to exterminate a ghost!
Good Morning Leon
Creator: Kai Kitagou
Release Date: August 3, 2027
Synopsis:
A delightful slice-of-life manga about grumpy gentleman Leon Anderson, his mischievous Siamese cat Jack, and their cozy everyday adventures together.
Why we Fall in Love
Creator: ma2
Release Date: September 7, 2027
Synopsis:
A cozy and heartwarming workplace romance following the relationships, crushes, and unexpected connections that emerge among a group of coworkers.
Pumpkin Night
Creator: Masaya Hokazono
Release Date: October 5, 2027
This series was previously available in a digital English release via the now-discontinued Manga Planet platform.
Synopsis:
A visceral horror manga following a masked killer’s bloody quest for vengeance, perfect for fans of classic ’80s slasher films.
Soon the Fog Clears
Creator: Qtonagi
Release Date: November 2, 2027
Synopsis:
A lush, full-color manga imbued with philosophy, romance, and an eerie antique ambience, following a man who awakens in the world of the dead with no memory of how he died.
Sources: Abrams ComicArts official website (2), press release