Kicking off our list today is the newest series from renowned mangaka Ishida Sui, best known for the dark fantasy Tokyo Ghoul and its sequel, Tokyo Ghoul:re.

Second-year high schoolers Tokio and Azuma are doing what they can to combat the injustice brewing in their town by taking down common thugs and restoring order. But supernatural beings called choujins are an entirely different threat moving into their town. When both Tokio and Azuma become infected and turn into choujins, they’ll discover an underbelly far darker and more dangerous than they could have ever imagined.

Perfect for readers who want more of Ishida’s masterful artistic style, Choujin X will be transforming our nightmares in February 2023.

If you’re looking for an old-school shounen (or want to capture the nostalgia of the original Shaman King), then keep an eye out for the brand-new sequel, Shaman King: FLOWERS.

Set ten years after the end of Shaman King, the sequel follows the now-teenaged Hana Asakura—a shaman who’s struggling to use his mystical powers. When Hana becomes embroiled in a dispute between the branch and main families of the Asakura clan, he must form an uneasy alliance with his cousins in order to prepare for the ‘Flower of Maize’—a battle that will change the world in unknown ways.

Already complete in Japanese at 6 volumes, Shaman King: FLOWERS is an excellent sequel to a fan-favorite classic. The first volume will be arriving in physical format for the first time in March 2023.

From the award-winning creator of Fullmetal Alchemist and the manga adaptation of Arslan Senki (The Heroic Legend of Arslan) comes a brand-new series of magic and tragedy.

Yomi no Tsugai (Daemons of the Shadow Realm) stars Yuru, a boy living in a remote mountain village, content with hunting and communing with nature. When his idyllic and isolated hometown is attacked, Yuru learns his birthright is to command powerful supernatural beings called Daemons. Soon Yuru is dragged into a conspiracy involving his twin sister Asa, and a prophecy that could destroy the entire world.

Japanese readers have already praised the first volume, and we can’t wait for Arakawa to bring us another brand-new universe of mystery and magic! Daemons of the Shadow Realm will release in April 2023.

From the author of Mahou Tsukai no Deshi ga Warau Toki. (When a Magician’s Pupil Smiles.) comes a sexy, blood-sucking action fantasy!

In the world of Boku no Noroi no Kyuuketsuki (My Dear, Curse-Casting Vampiress), vampires have emerged throughout Japan, eating and killing humans. With the war tipping into the vampires’ favor, vampire-hunter Isuzu Osaka forms a desperate plan to kidnap “Baroque”—a legendary vampire whose sheer beauty drives mortals insane. Thus begins an action-packed story of vampires, betrayal, beauty, and blood!

My Dear, Curse-Casting Vampiress will get your pulse racing when it hits bookshelves in May 2023!

Easily one of the most anticipated new manga of 2023, [Oshi No Ko] already has plenty of fans and an anime announced, too! Two powerhouses of the manga industry join forces in the form of Akasaka Aka of Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai - Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen (Kaguya-sama: Love is War) and Yokoyari Mengo of Kuzu no Honkai (Scum’s Wish).

A wonderfully dark take on the entertainment industry, [Oshi No Ko] follows Aquamarine and Ruby—twin children of the teenage idol sensation Ai Hoshino, who are actually reincarnations of her fans! [Oshi No Ko] takes the lid off of the idol industry, examining the nature of performers, managers, and even obsessive fans.

Akasaka’s character-writing prowess is matched by Yokoyari’s great illustrations, with plenty of shocking twists and turns that’ll leave you guessing. The best news? You won’t have to wait long for [Oshi No Ko]—it’s releasing in January 2023!