New Manga Coming in 2022!

You find yourself in the manga section of a bookstore, carefully scanning the titles looking for a new and exciting read. All the bright, colorful titles stare back as you try to decide where to start. We’ve all been there, with so many options it’s hard to decide sometimes. If only you had some inkling on where to start. Here are just some of the titles to look out for! Well, now’s the time of year that new titles are being released, and so far, we’ve got some very exciting releases from 2022. Here are some of the titles that I am most excited about.

Banished From the Hero’s Party, I decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside

Expected Release Date: March 22, 2022 Publisher: Yen Press

Don’t let the mouth full of a title scare you off! This manga, based on the light novel of the same name, Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside is a promising title written by Zappon and illustrated by Yasuma and Masahiro Ikeno is an adventure fantasy story that follows our protogynous, Red who, despite being the bearer of the powerful Divine Blessin of the Guild, was banished from his Hero’s party. He lays plans to spend his days working as an apothecary in the frontier. However, keeping his old life secret may not be as simple as he hopes.

From this short synopsis, it's a little hard to get a detailed idea of what you'll be reading, and I personally have not checked out the light novel this is based on. Though I think it's safe to say that if you like adventure fantasies, you'll like Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside.

SINoALICE

Expected Release Date: June 6, 2022 Publisher: Square Enix

This horror manga written by Yoko Taro and Takuto Aoki with illustrations by Himiko tells the story of Alice, a regular girl with an ordinary life. No wonderland in this story. Lately, she finds herself dreaming about two creepy marionettes, their glass eyes peering into the darkest corners of her heart. Greed and desire start to warp Alice’s ordinary reality and she is thrust into a dark game of slaughter made by fairy-tale heroines who will stop at nothing to bring their creators back to life! Try as she might ignore the dreams, Alice is drawn to this new violent, twisted universe.

Be sure to leave the lights on after you finish this horror manga. It seems to have the potential to leave you hiding under the covers!

Ghost Reaper Girl

Expected Release Date: July 7th, 2022 Publisher: Viz

If you like supernatural action, then Ghost Reaper Girl is right up your alley. This follows the 28-year-old Chloe, who has dreamed of being an actress ever since she was little. Though her age and spontaneous displays of violence are working against her. But it seems not all hope is lost when a mysterious and charming new man in her life offers a role that seems perfect for her. With the help of Kai, Chloe transforms into a powerful ghostbuster known as Ghost Reaper Girl. Can she learn to control her powers in time and take down evil spirits that have escaped Hades? Written and Illustrated by Akihisa Saike.

When I see the word transformation I think magical girl, does this manga have the chance to give beautiful transformation sequences as well as a creepy spooky vibe? One can only hope, but one thing is for sure, come July 7th I will be at my local comic book store to find out!

From the Red Fog

Expected Release Date: February 22, 2022

Publisher: Yen Press

This historical horror, written by Mosae Nohara, is set in 19th century England. A string of gruesome crimes has all led back to a single boy, who was born into a world where chaos and order, and wealth and poverty are deeply intertwined. Guided by a deep solitude what fate awaits him in the end?

Another horror manga made this list! Could this manga end up giving us horror/mystery vibes? Come February we'll be sure to find out!

A Galaxy Next Door

Expected Release Date: April 26, 2022 Publisher: Kodansha

Written by Gido Amagakure, this new sweet and wild romantic comedy follows a desperate manga artist, Ichiro. Barely scraping by after the death of his father, he is forced to support his two younger siblings on just a middle school education. He doesn't even have time to learn how to use a computer! When his art assistant quits, Ichiro finds himself close to a total breakdown, struggling to keep on top of deadlines family, and the fear of losing his job. When a new assistant pops into Ichiro's life, things suddenly start to brighten! Although she seems to know an awful lot about him and soon makes a confession that bends Ichiro's mind beyond the confines of Earth...

Does this manga have the potential to be the next Fruits Basket? Based on the synopsis, this seems like it could be a beautiful heartwarming story with some comedy and secrets thrown in. Definitely seems to be a very compelling plot.

These are only some of the new titles to be on the look for 2022, so if these don't spark your interest keep looking! With the popularity of anime and manga rapidly growing in the United States we can be sure that we will only get more and more media imported.