Azuki Adds Four New Indie Manga from Manga Mavericks Books, Star Fruit Books
Azuki Adds Four New Indie Manga from Manga Mavericks Books and Star Fruit Books
ALERNATIVE[SELF LINER NOTE], BONDS, Zigoku's Foreman, and Treime available to read now on Azuki's iOS, Android, and Web apps, with more coming soon.
WASHINGTON, DC—At Otakon 2025, digital manga platform and publisher Azuki announced a new partnership with indie manga publisher Manga Mavericks Books, and a new title from indie publisher Star Fruit Books. Starting today, manga fans can read the following series from the two publishers on Azuki's iOS, Android, and Web apps, with more series to launch in the coming months:
ALTERNATIVE[SELF LINER NOTE] by Chiaki Yagura, published by Manga Mavericks Books: “The good die young.” There's a whole movement of entertainers who by 27 years old had left their mark on the world, including my God. At 28, what have I done? Am I worthy to stand on the same stage? Why does my gospel stay unwritten? A story about music, creative slumps, and letting it all out.
BONDS by ZENZO, published by Manga Mavericks Books: In an alternate take on “Journey to the West”, Son Goku and Sanzo have only just begun their long journey, and trust doesn't come easily. Their already shaky bond is tested further when Sanzo's misgivings lead to a rift between the two. Is the journey over before it even begins, or is it true that adversity is what forges unshakable bonds?
Zigoku's Foreman by 9banta, published by Manga Mavericks Books: Meet the literal boss from hell. Mizuchi, once a human, died, went to hell, and became an unruly demon. Though he's not just any demon: he's a foreman with underlings who make up a motley crew. With a magic sword and super strength, some hellish construction work should be a snap, but Mizuchi and his crew are hellbent on doing anything aside from their work.
Treime by Gamu-Chan, published by Star Fruit Books: He glared into the darkness thinking he was prepared for what would stare back, however… There's no one who hates Vampires more than Arglont Von Byron, a top caliber hunter of the bloodsucking breed, despite never personally being hurt by one. When the chance comes for him to eradicate Abraham, a vampire who has been a 500-year-old blight on his clan, he's ready to do what comes naturally. However, upon reaching his target he quickly finds out why this kill has eluded defeat. Is he destined to be another casualty, or is their clash only the prelude to something more?
All four are available to read via an Azuki Premium subscription. ALTERNATIVE[SELF LINER NOTE], BONDS, and Zigoku's Foreman are also available in print from Manga Mavericks Books, and fans with or without an Azuki subscription can purchase and download DRM-free digital editions of them via Azuki.
About Azuki and KiraKira Media Inc.
Azuki is a digital comics publisher and subscription app run by a small team of manga fans and tech experts at KiraKira Media Inc. in San Francisco, CA.
Azuki is available on the web at www.Azuki.co and in the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. The app features over 550 manga series, with new chapters updated daily. Manga fans can start reading for free with advertisements today, or upgrade to Premium to unlock thousands of chapters for $4.99 a month. A 14-day free trial and discounted annual plan are also available, and additional volumes and chapters outside the subscription are available for purchase. Most titles are available worldwide (except Japan). Stay up to date on the latest announcements by following Azuki at instagram.com/readazuki, bsky.app/profile/Azuki.co, and x.com/ReadAzuki
About Manga Mavericks Books
Originally launched as a manga news podcast in 2016, Manga Mavericks has grown into a multimedia company anchored by a successful podcast network and a team of journalists and reviewers dedicated to exploring manga as both a medium and as an industry across the world. With the launch of Manga Mavericks Books, the company seeks to expand further into the manga industry, highlighting the eclectic storytelling, artistry, and creativity of Japanese creators and comics.
ALERNATIVE[SELF LINER NOTE], BONDS, Zigoku's Foreman, and Treime available to read now on Azuki's iOS, Android, and Web apps, with more coming soon.
WASHINGTON, DC—At Otakon 2025, digital manga platform and publisher Azuki announced a new partnership with indie manga publisher Manga Mavericks Books, and a new title from indie publisher Star Fruit Books. Starting today, manga fans can read the following series from the two publishers on Azuki's iOS, Android, and Web apps, with more series to launch in the coming months:
ALTERNATIVE[SELF LINER NOTE] by Chiaki Yagura, published by Manga Mavericks Books: “The good die young.” There's a whole movement of entertainers who by 27 years old had left their mark on the world, including my God. At 28, what have I done? Am I worthy to stand on the same stage? Why does my gospel stay unwritten? A story about music, creative slumps, and letting it all out.
BONDS by ZENZO, published by Manga Mavericks Books: In an alternate take on “Journey to the West”, Son Goku and Sanzo have only just begun their long journey, and trust doesn't come easily. Their already shaky bond is tested further when Sanzo's misgivings lead to a rift between the two. Is the journey over before it even begins, or is it true that adversity is what forges unshakable bonds?
Zigoku's Foreman by 9banta, published by Manga Mavericks Books: Meet the literal boss from hell. Mizuchi, once a human, died, went to hell, and became an unruly demon. Though he's not just any demon: he's a foreman with underlings who make up a motley crew. With a magic sword and super strength, some hellish construction work should be a snap, but Mizuchi and his crew are hellbent on doing anything aside from their work.
Treime by Gamu-Chan, published by Star Fruit Books: He glared into the darkness thinking he was prepared for what would stare back, however… There's no one who hates Vampires more than Arglont Von Byron, a top caliber hunter of the bloodsucking breed, despite never personally being hurt by one. When the chance comes for him to eradicate Abraham, a vampire who has been a 500-year-old blight on his clan, he's ready to do what comes naturally. However, upon reaching his target he quickly finds out why this kill has eluded defeat. Is he destined to be another casualty, or is their clash only the prelude to something more?
All four are available to read via an Azuki Premium subscription. ALTERNATIVE[SELF LINER NOTE], BONDS, and Zigoku's Foreman are also available in print from Manga Mavericks Books, and fans with or without an Azuki subscription can purchase and download DRM-free digital editions of them via Azuki.
About Azuki and KiraKira Media Inc.
Azuki is a digital comics publisher and subscription app run by a small team of manga fans and tech experts at KiraKira Media Inc. in San Francisco, CA.
Azuki is available on the web at www.Azuki.co and in the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. The app features over 550 manga series, with new chapters updated daily. Manga fans can start reading for free with advertisements today, or upgrade to Premium to unlock thousands of chapters for $4.99 a month. A 14-day free trial and discounted annual plan are also available, and additional volumes and chapters outside the subscription are available for purchase. Most titles are available worldwide (except Japan). Stay up to date on the latest announcements by following Azuki at instagram.com/readazuki, bsky.app/profile/Azuki.co, and x.com/ReadAzuki
About Manga Mavericks Books
Originally launched as a manga news podcast in 2016, Manga Mavericks has grown into a multimedia company anchored by a successful podcast network and a team of journalists and reviewers dedicated to exploring manga as both a medium and as an industry across the world. With the launch of Manga Mavericks Books, the company seeks to expand further into the manga industry, highlighting the eclectic storytelling, artistry, and creativity of Japanese creators and comics.
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