KADOKAWA’s Simulpub Release Announced Lots of New Manga And Light Novels

The list of mangas I have left to read seems to never end, and it just got longer. 

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During the virtual Crunchyroll Expo, Kadokawa announced that they will speed up their e-book translation and distribution, starting with seven manga, followed by light novels in October. 

These manga simulpub releases are available on BOOK WALKER Global, KADOKAWA’s online eBook store. 

As for light novels, KADOKAWA plans to start delivering them chapter by chapter as soon as they’re translated, in October 2021.

Kadokawa plans to grow the number of titles in the simulpub program, exceeding “100 titles soon.” 

Without further ado, here’s the list of newly released manga and upcoming light novels!

Light Novel: Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway 

• Author: Shimesaba 
• Artist: Booota

Light Novel: I’m Quitting Heroing

• Author: Quantum 
• Artist: Hana Amano

Light Novel: The Insipid Prince’s Furtive Grab for the Throne

• Author: Tanba 
• Artist: Yunagi

Manga: A Boy Raised by Gods Will Be the Strongest

• Art: Toya Kuno 
• Original Work: Ryosuke Hata 
• Character Design: fame

Will, an abandoned child, brought up by all sorts of Gods, grows brave, strong, and sweet. When he turns fourteen, a blind priestess Lunamaria asks him to save the world. 

Manga: I’m Quitting Heroing

• Art: Nori Kazato 
• Original Work: Quantum 
• Character Design: Hana Amano

Based on the award-winning Japanese novel, Leo becomes unwanted in the peaceful human world because of his unmatched strength. Exiled, he joins the Demon King’s Army, using his power to rebuild the broken army. Leo encounters Echidna and asks why she invaded the human world, leading to an unexpected story. 

Manga: Magic Stone Gourmet: Eating Magical Power Made Me The Strongest manga

• Art: Kenji Sugawara 
• Original Work: Ryou Yuuki 
• Character Design: Chisato Naruse

Ein, a reincarnated nobleman with a secret identity of a prince, learns that he has a rare talent that lets him absorb magic power by eating magic stones. With his loving, beautiful mother and clever fiancee at his side, Ein’s quest to become the king begins.

Manga: My Little Sister Stole My Fiancé: The Strongest Dragon Favors Me And Plans To Take Over The Kingdom?

• Art: Kenji Sugawara 
• Original Work: Ryou Yuuki 
• Character Design: Chisato Naruse

I’m sure you can all relate to the story about a younger sister stealing the spotlight. Eliana is about to become the fiancee of a prince, but her younger sister manages to claw her way into his heart. Eliana decides to jump into the magma to be the “Dragon Bride,” so her life as the Dragon’s Bride has begun!

Manga: The 31st Consort

• Art: Tsubasa Nanaki 
• Original Work: Momotomoe 
• Character Design: Nanao Yamashita

Who can say no to a “country girl makes the king fall in love with her” trope? The king chooses Felia to be his 31st consort, which means that he will come to see her only on the 31st day of the month. After being given a beautiful garden where she can grow whatever she pleases, many reputable knights fall in love with her, and soon the king. 

Manga: The Insipid Prince’s Furtive Grab for the Throne

• Art: Yukino Amagai 
• Original Work: Tanba 
• Character Design: Yunagi

Arnold, the seventh Imperial Prince of the Adrasia Empire, is called “The Insipid Prince” since his twin brother is the family’s genius. However, Arnold has his own genius secret identity. Arnold supports his younger brother and gets the most beautiful assistant to help him. The secret struggle of the strongest prince begins!

Manga: The Lotus Eaters, Drunk and Sober

• Art: Mizutaki 
• Original Work: ZUN

Miyoi works at a pub in the fantasy land, Gensokyo. A rumor about Miyoi’s customers being kidnapped by a ghoul worries her, so the priestess Reimu sets out to investigate. What is behind all this, and where are the customers disappearing? 

The first three chapters of the manga titles above are available for free on BOOK WALKER Global.

Which manga are you going to start with? Clear your schedule this fall so you can go on a manga binge-reading spree! 
Source: Crunchyroll