8 New Manga Releases for September 2023 You Won’t Want to Miss

The night before starting high school, Saki crashes into another girl on her way to her piano lesson. Though Saki tries to apologize, the mysterious and beautiful girl leaves without a word. At school the next day, Saki meets the girl named Kanon again and discovers they are classmates! Kanon was involved in an accident in the past that caused her to almost completely lose her hearing, and since then, she has had a tendency to push people away. But a little kindness and willingness to learn can go a long way, and the two girls grow closer in this sweet story about compassion and understanding.

From the creator of the mega-hit Spy x Family, this new series is a sci-fi reimagining of the Japanese folk tale “The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter” (also known as “Kaguya-hime”). In this version of the story, Kaguya Takenouchi is the rebellious and bratty princess of an advanced civilization located on the moon, unwilling to be the heir to the throne. But when an opposing clan carries out a series of terrorist attacks and the queen falls ill, Kaguya is sent to Earth with the katana that represents authority over the moon. Will she be able to become the capable ruler she was meant to be and find her way back home to save it from their enemies?

Fifteen-year-old Charlie is dealing with a lot. He’s just started high school, he’s finally making his first friend, and he happens to be a half-human, half-chimpanzee creature who was born after his chimpanzee mother was rescued from a research facility by an eco-terrorist organization. Unbeknownst to him, the organization is planning to involve Charlie in their plots, which are growing increasingly extreme. The series, recognized for its provocative story and compelling social commentary, boasts multiple accolades from the manga industry.

Minato has just moved to a new town with their family, and on their first day of school, they notice a strange and eerie shadow. This triggers their curiosity, and they become determined to find out what is behind the bizarre things they’re seeing. Together with their younger sister and two friends, Minato sets off on a mission to investigate the town and its mysteries. Creator Shima Shinya is known for their other series Lost Lad London, and Glitch is another intriguing mystery in their unique art style.

Is it just me, or has there been something of a wave of new Dracula media lately? Or maybe it’s because I spent much of this year driving past a billboard that advertised the films Renfield and The Last Voyage of the Demeter in immediate succession on my daily commute? In any case, here’s yet another reimagining in manga form! In 19th century England, horror is released upon the students of the prestigious Whitby School after the Russian ship, Demeter, arrives on the shores of Whitby Harbor. Mina Murray, the only female student at the academy, has already been facing endless struggle and torment from her fellow students due to her gender, but now she must unite with them to fight this supernatural evil and save her beloved Luke “Lucy” Westenra.

In the aftermath of a brutal war, a former soldier named Van is among those enslaved by the Zol Empire and forced to work in a salt mine. One day, a pack of wild dogs attacks the salt mine, spreading a mysterious and deadly disease. Van and a young girl named Yuna, the only survivors, hope that this is the beginning of a new life of peace for themselves now that they’ve escaped, but things are never that simple. As the Black Wolf Fever continues to spread and incite fear and chaos, Van and Yuna find themselves involved in a struggle far bigger than themselves. The Deer King is originally a novel series by Nahoko Uehashi, well-known for her thought-provoking fantasies, including The Beast Player. It was recently adapted into manga.