Kana has quite a diverse range of selections for their license acquisitions.
The imprint announced six license acquisitions at their industry panel at Anime NYC. Kana, the Abrams ComicArts’ imprint that publishes manga, revealed their 2027 slate of releases which includes Children of the Afterlife and Happy at Home. The horror manga Pumpkin Night will make its English debut for the second time as Manga Planet had released it the first time. The earliest release won’t be until June 2027.
Children of the Afterlife
Yamakujira
Mystery and Japanese folklore intersect in this touching historical fairy tale set during the Meiji era, following an errand-runner from the afterlife who collects the souls of humans whose lifespans have come to an end.
Children of the Afterlife comes out on June 1, 2027.
Good Morning Leon
Kai Kitago
A delightful slice-of-life manga about grumpy gentleman Leon Anderson, his mischievous Siamese cat Jack, and their cozy everyday adventures together.
Good Morning Leon comes out on August 3, 2027.
Happy at Home
Chiaki Ida
A cozy, full-color manga and illustration collection offering a glimpse into the lives and homes of five women and celebrating the modest joys, comforting routines, and personal spaces that make a home your own.
Happy at Home comes out on May 4, 2027.
Pumpkin Night
Story: Masaya Hokazono
Art: Seima Taniguchi
A visceral horror manga following a masked killer’s bloody quest for vengeance, perfect for fans of classic ’80s slasher films.
Pumpkin Night releases on October 5, 2027.
Soon the Fog Clears
QTONAGI
A lush, full-color manga imbued with philosophy, romance, and an eerie antique ambience, following a man who awakens in the world of the dead with no memory of how he died.
Soon the Fog Clears releases on November 2, 2027.
Why We Fall in Love
ma2
A cozy and heartwarming workplace romance following the relationships, crushes, and unexpected connections that emerge among a group of coworkers.
Why We Fall in Love comes out on September 7, 2027.
Source: Kana
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