August is shaping up to be one of emaqi’s biggest months yet.

Seven new series, all first-ever official English digital releases, are arriving exclusively on emaqi throughout the month. On top of that, 18 fan-favorite series from VIZ Media have joined the emaqi Premium catalog.

From action to rom-com and everything in between, here’s your quick guide to August’s lineup!

Dropping August 7 (Thu)

Ironfist Chinmi
By Takeshi Maekawa | Kodansha | Action, Adventure | 13+

A young kung fu prodigy named Chinmi sets out from China’s Sichuan Province on an epic journey to become a legendary master -- a shonen action classic in every sense. Watching him grow stronger step by step is the kind of thing that reminds you, even as an adult, how good it feels to get better at something. Honestly, we’re a little jealous of anyone getting to follow Chinmi’s journey for the very first time.

Devil of a Saint [Premium]
By Ai Sakai | Shonen Gahosha | Comedy, Fantasy | 13+

A demon lord gets mistaken for a saint, but the fun doesn’t stop at the premise. What makes this series click is watching her actually try to settle into the role. It’s a little like showing up at a job you’re totally wrong for, only to discover it might be your true calling after all. Before you know it, you’re checking in on her the way you’d check in on a friend at a new workplace: “I wonder how she’s doing over there?”

Dropping August 14 (Thu)

Searching for Skeltons [Premium]
By Minesui Yamazaki | Nihon Bungeisha | Suspense, Mystery | 18+

A missing friend. Dark secrets buried by adults. Sinister traditions. It sounds like a J-horror set in some isolated village—but this story takes place in modern-day Tokyo. Smartphones and social media can’t get you any closer to the truth, and every post that widens the search also tips off the ones doing the hiding. Read the first chapter and you won’t be able to stop chasing the answer.

Black Terror [Premium]
By Matsuri Mido | Coamix | Horror, Comedy | 18+

Creepy. Funny. Chilling. And somehow, moving. Reading this short story collection feels like ducking into an unfamiliar movie theater while traveling and stumbling upon a horror film you’ve never heard of. Each episode leaves a different kind of aftertaste, and you’ll keep turning pages just to see what strange resident you’ll meet next.

Climax Necromance [Premium]
Story by Satoshi Mizukami / Art by Ichinori Seto | Shonen Gahosha | Isekai, Action | 16+

“Another isekai that starts with a truck?” This series exists to prove that assumption dead wrong. From the very first pages, carefully planted details feel just slightly off, and when the title card drops with cinematic timing, it hits hard. If you’re tired of convenient isekai power fantasies and looking for something with real ambition, this is the one.

Dropping August 21 (Thu)

She’s Out of My League - Takane no Hana-san [Premium]
By Koji Murata | Nihon Bungeisha | Rom-Com | 16+

She’s a stunning, hyper-competent career woman everyone assumes is untouchable, until she falls in love and goes completely off the rails. What keeps her antics from feeling like pure chaos is the insecurity hiding underneath it all. It’s a bright, gag-driven rom-com where you can root for her hilariously clumsy love life without ever worrying things will go too dark.

Plus-Sized Love [Premium]
By Koji Murata | Nihon Bungeisha | Rom-Com | 13+

Plus-size office worker An Maruyama decides to go on a diet for love. The only problem? Temptation is everywhere, and she just can’t resist. Caught between her appetite and her crush, An is so relentlessly upbeat that just reading about her gives you a boost. Fair warning: she eats with such genuine joy that you’ll want to have your favorite snack on standby.

VIZ Media Titles Join emaqi Premium!

In addition to the six exclusive new series above, 18 fan-favorite VIZ Media series have been added to the emaqi Premium catalog! Here’s a taste of the lineup:

• Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead

• Komi Can’t Communicate

• Goodnight Punpun

• TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You

• …and 14 more series

On top of that, over 75 new volumes are being added this month, including the latest installments of existing series like A Sengoku Tale and AI no Idenshi.

With 2,000+ volumes and 400+ series in the catalog—all for just $6.99 USD / $9.99 CAD per month—there’s never been a better time to dive in.

Beat the summer heat with emaqi Premium!

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Amber

Thanks for reading! I'm Amber, Head of Community at emaqi. My job is to help manga fans discover great series, connect with fellow readers, and occasionally convince you that your reading list can always be just one title longer. I'll see you in the next emaqi Express!