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NEWS: Viz Media Adds Minoji Kurata's Apothecary Diaries Manga, New Series from Inio Asano, Paru Itag




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malvarez1



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PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2026 6:24 pm Reply with quote
Call of the Night, Albus Changes the World, Yakuza vs. Cat, and Shiba Inu Rooms are all wins for me. I love me some Agatha Christie, so I’ll have to check out that manga adaptation too.
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Blanchimont



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PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2026 6:52 pm Reply with quote
Why is the ANN encyclopedia listing this Apothecary Diaries manga as a spin-off of the other manga adaptation? This is an entirely separate adaptation of the light novel.

Both mangas started their run in 2017, this is the longer one of them at 20 volumes so far.
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Akcoll99



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PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2026 7:07 pm Reply with quote
I thought I would be fine with the one manga adaptation of Apothecary Diaries but now that we're getting the second, I am super excited. Along with the Xiaolan's Story getting picked up? It's a good time to be an AD fan.

I'm also happy to see the Call Of The Night sequel getting licensed. Yakuza x Cat looks fun too.
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MangaNeko



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PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2026 8:58 pm Reply with quote
Wow, this is a really great list VIZ. Nice to see the other interpretation of AD, and I am really happy about more Inio Asano and Paru Itagaki. The Digital Circus manga did not surprise that it actually exists, but really look forward to see what type of stories were created. Seeing Mu finally get a physical release brought me joy. The Agatha Christie title was very welcoming, could their be some hope for the Poirot and Marple anime. (sorry solid classic mysteries are my addiction). I will definitely be buying the Seaside Where Dragon Boys Dwell and Yakuza x Cat.
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OtomeGay



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PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2026 9:04 pm Reply with quote
Once again disappointed by the neglect of Shojo Beat, with only one real new series. That being said, The Seaside Where Dragon Boys Dwell is absolutely a win for me, and I will be picking it up right away.

The Yona 3in1s and Witching Hour are ones I might pick up if I get the chance.
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GATSU



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PostPosted: Fri Feb 20, 2026 10:37 pm Reply with quote
Also, MHA art book, and Sakamoto Days novel. https://bsky.app/profile/mangaalerts.com/post/3mfcn75jngk26 And some more Ghibli goodness. https://bsky.app/profile/mangaalerts.com/post/3mfcojuu2zs26
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Ian Halabane
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 21, 2026 3:56 am Reply with quote
Is the AD a different story or just a different adaption of the same story that Square Enix already published? I have seen the light novels but have never read them.
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Blanchimont



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PostPosted: Sat Feb 21, 2026 7:14 am Reply with quote
Ian Halabane wrote:
Is the AD a different story or just a different adaption of the same story that Square Enix already published? I have seen the light novels but have never read them.

A different adaptation, see my post above.
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MFrontier



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PostPosted: Sun Feb 22, 2026 11:15 pm Reply with quote
I've already read one Apothecary Diaries manga adaption, why not another? I guess it'll also be interesting to compare translations...

Call of the Night Paradise Arc and Yona 3-in-1 have my attention.

I can't believe not only that they licensed the Paru Itagaki Ghost NTR manga but also that an Amazing Digital Circus manga already exists.

Heard good things about i]The Seaside Where Dragon Boys Dwell[/i]

I like the designs for that Christie manga!

Viz is really banking on Black Torch.
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