October 2026 is shaping up to be another busy month for manga readers, with new volumes arriving from some of the biggest publishers in Japan, North America, and other international markets.
The October manga release schedule includes highly anticipated volumes of Dandadan, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, Ichi the Witch, Marriage Toxin, Blue Lock, Vinland Saga, The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity, and many more.
There are also several interesting new releases and special editions to look out for, including the Jujutsu Kaisen Complete Box Set, the first volume of Witching Hour, and a new deluxe edition of Pokémon Adventures.
Release dates can change, so this article should be considered a current October 2026 manga release preview rather than a permanent calendar.
October 2026 Manga Releases
October is traditionally one of the busiest periods of the year for manga publishers, and 2026 is no exception.
The month’s schedule includes action, romance, fantasy, science fiction, comedy, sports manga, and several premium collector editions.
Here are some of the most notable releases currently scheduled for October 2026.
October 6, 2026
The first major release day of October brings several popular manga to English-speaking readers.
Dandadan Vol. 21
Dandadan Volume 21 continues one of the most popular supernatural manga of the current generation.
The series combines paranormal phenomena, aliens, action, comedy, and romance, following Momo Ayase and Okarun through increasingly strange adventures.
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Vol. 6
Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Volume 6 continues the next chapter of Boruto’s story.
The sequel has become one of the major ongoing titles in the Naruto universe and remains an important release for fans of the franchise.
Ichi the Witch Vol. 5
The fantasy adventure Ichi the Witch returns with its fifth volume.
The series has quickly established itself as one of the newer titles to watch, making Volume 5 another interesting addition to October’s manga schedule.
Kill Blue Vol. 9
Kill Blue Volume 9 continues the action-comedy series with another volume of its unusual combination of assassination, school life, and comedy.
Marriage Toxin Vol. 15
Fans of action and supernatural stories can continue Marriage Toxin with Volume 15.
Other October 6 Releases
The same day also includes:
- Fushigi Yûgi: Byakko Senki Vol. 5
- Phantom Busters Vol. 5
- Shinobi Undercover Vol. 3
- The Bugle Call: Song of War Vol. 9
- The Demon Prince of Momochi House: Succession Vol. 3
These releases are currently listed for October 6 in the VIZ Media schedule.
October 6, 2026 – Kodansha Releases
Kodansha’s October schedule also contains several notable volumes.
Vinland Saga Vol. 15
Vinland Saga Volume 15 continues Makoto Yukimura’s acclaimed historical manga.
The series combines Viking history, war, adventure, and philosophical themes, making its English releases particularly interesting for longtime seinen readers.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse Vol. 23
The sequel to The Seven Deadly Sins continues with Volume 23.
Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Vol. 22
The popular supernatural school comedy returns with Volume 22.
Blue Lock Full Color Selection Vol. 1
Football fans also have a special release to look forward to with Blue Lock Full Color Selection Volume 1.
Other Kodansha releases scheduled for October 6 include The Magnificent Bastard Vol. 4, Peach Boy Riverside Vol. 16, Secondhand Sisters Vol. 3, MF Ghost Vol. 8, and How to Grill Our Love Vol. 22.
October 13, 2026
The second major release date of the month brings several important series.
Case Closed Vol. 100
One of October’s biggest milestones is Case Closed Volume 100.
Reaching the 100-volume mark is a significant moment for Gosho Aoyama’s long-running detective manga and makes this release particularly interesting for collectors.
Beyblade X Vol. 7
Beyblade X Volume 7 continues the latest manga adaptation of the popular spinning-top franchise.
Kodansha also has several notable releases scheduled for October 13.
To Your Eternity Vol. 25
To Your Eternity Volume 25 continues Yoshitoki Oima’s emotional fantasy series.
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Vol. 15
The popular romance series reaches Volume 15.
Shimazaki in the Land of Peace Vol. 10
The action series continues with its tenth volume.
Last Samurai Standing Vol. 6
The historical action manga also returns with Volume 6.
Other Kodansha releases scheduled for October 13 include Kirio Fan Club Vol. 4, Drawing From Your Memory Vol. 3, and Love, That’s an Understatement Vol. 8.
October 20, 2026
October 20 is another particularly busy release date.
Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. Vol. 15
Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. Volume 15 continues the modern magical-girl series.
The latest volume is scheduled for October 20, according to VIZ Media.
The Climber Vol. 7
Fans of seinen and sports manga can look forward to The Climber Volume 7.
The new edition continues Shin’ichi Sakamoto’s adaptation of Jiro Nitta’s novel and focuses on Buntaro Mori’s dangerous obsession with climbing. VIZ lists the release for October 20.
Record of Ragnarok Vol. 20
Record of Ragnarok Volume 20 continues the famous battles between humanity and the gods.
The volume is scheduled for October 20 and continues the confrontation involving Leonidas and Apollo.
Vagabond Definitive Edition Vol. 7
Collectors of Takehiko Inoue’s masterpiece will have another premium edition to add to their shelves with Vagabond Definitive Edition Volume 7.
The hardcover edition collects three original volumes and contains 640 pages.
Witching Hour Vol. 1
A particularly unusual new release is Witching Hour Volume 1, written and illustrated by Paru Itagaki, the creator of Beastars.
The first volume is scheduled for October 20 by VIZ Media.
Other notable Kodansha releases on October 20 include:
- The Darwin Incident Vol. 10
- Blue Lock Vol. 35
- Drifting Dragons Vol. 18
- A Couple of Cuckoos Vol. 31
- Senpai Is an Otokonoko Vol. 8
- Wave, Listen to Me! Vol. 12
- That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Trinity in Tempest Vol. 12
October 27, 2026
The final major release week of October is packed with notable titles and collector editions.
Jujutsu Kaisen Complete Box Set
One of the month’s biggest collector releases is the Jujutsu Kaisen Complete Box Set.
The box set contains all 30 volumes of Jujutsu Kaisen, plus Volume 0 and a double-sided poster. VIZ lists the release for October 27, 2026.
Pokémon Adventures: Red and Blue Deluxe Edition Vol. 1
Pokémon fans can also look forward to a new deluxe hardcover edition of the original Pokémon Adventures: Red and Blue arc.
The hardcover features premium details and collects the beginning of Red’s journey as a Pokémon Trainer. The publisher lists the release for October 27.
Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains
Fans interested in creating manga can also pick up Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains by Hirohiko Araki.
The book focuses on the creation and development of memorable villains and is scheduled for October 27, 2026.
Boy’s Abyss Vol. 15
Boy’s Abyss Volume 15 continues the dark psychological drama created by Ryo Minenami.
The English edition is currently scheduled for October 27.
Other October 27 Releases
Kodansha’s schedule also includes:
- Space Brothers Vol. 46
- Shangri-La Frontier Vol. 27
- Rent-A-Girlfriend Vol. 39
- Phantom of the Idol Vol. 9
- Nina the Starry Bride Vol. 19
- Luca the Dragon Vet Vol. 2
- Blue Lock: Episode Nagi Vol. 8
- Blue Lock Omnibus Vol. 5
- I Have a Crush at Work Vol. 8
October 2026 Manga Release Calendar
| Date | Manga |
|---|---|
| October 6 | Dandadan Vol. 21 |
| October 6 | Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Vol. 6 |
| October 6 | Ichi the Witch Vol. 5 |
| October 6 | Kill Blue Vol. 9 |
| October 6 | Marriage Toxin Vol. 15 |
| October 6 | Vinland Saga Vol. 15 |
| October 6 | Blue Lock Full Color Selection Vol. 1 |
| October 13 | Case Closed Vol. 100 |
| October 13 | To Your Eternity Vol. 25 |
| October 13 | The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Vol. 15 |
| October 13 | Last Samurai Standing Vol. 6 |
| October 20 | Magilumiere Vol. 15 |
| October 20 | Record of Ragnarok Vol. 20 |
| October 20 | The Climber Vol. 7 |
| October 20 | Vagabond Definitive Edition Vol. 7 |
| October 20 | Witching Hour Vol. 1 |
| October 27 | Jujutsu Kaisen Complete Box Set |
| October 27 | Pokémon Adventures: Red and Blue Deluxe Edition Vol. 1 |
| October 27 | Boy’s Abyss Vol. 15 |
| October 27 | Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains |
| October 27 | Shangri-La Frontier Vol. 27 |
| October 27 | Rent-A-Girlfriend Vol. 39 |
| October 27 | Blue Lock: Episode Nagi Vol. 8 |
This table highlights selected major releases rather than every manga scheduled worldwide. Release dates can change.
Manga Releases to Watch in October 2026
October has several releases that stand out because of their format, milestone, or popularity.
Dandadan Vol. 21
The next volume of Dandadan arrives just one month after the series’ previous English release, continuing the story’s combination of supernatural action, comedy, and romance.
Case Closed Vol. 100
Reaching Volume 100 makes Case Closed one of the month’s most notable manga milestones.
Vagabond Definitive Edition Vol. 7
Collectors can continue building the premium hardcover edition of Takehiko Inoue’s Vagabond.
Jujutsu Kaisen Complete Box Set
The complete English manga collection provides a single premium package containing the entire main series plus Volume 0.
Pokémon Adventures: Red and Blue Deluxe Edition
The new hardcover edition gives Pokémon manga readers another way to experience the original Red and Blue storyline.
Manga Releases in Italy
Italian readers should keep an eye on local publisher schedules when planning their October purchases.
Italian release dates do not always coincide with the US or Japanese editions, and publishers can announce delays or changes shortly before publication.
For example, Star Comics has already announced several October schedule changes for 2026, including releases that moved from September to October and others that were postponed beyond October.
Star Comics is also holding ONE PIECE WEEK 2026 from October 6 to October 13, with special activities and four new releases connected to the One Piece franchise.
For this reason, Italian collectors should always check the latest publisher calendar before visiting a store or placing a pre-order.
Final Thoughts
The October 2026 manga release schedule is packed with new volumes, collector editions, major milestones, and new series.
Readers can look forward to Dandadan Vol. 21, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Vol. 6, Vinland Saga Vol. 15, Case Closed Vol. 100, The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity Vol. 15, and Vagabond Definitive Edition Vol. 7.
October also brings several special releases, including the Jujutsu Kaisen Complete Box Set and the Pokémon Adventures: Red and Blue Deluxe Edition.
With so many different genres and formats represented, October 2026 should be an interesting month for manga collectors and readers alike.
Remember to check the publisher’s official calendar before purchasing, as release dates may change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What manga is coming out in October 2026?
Some of the major manga releases scheduled for October 2026 include Dandadan Vol. 21, Boruto: Two Blue Vortex Vol. 6, Vinland Saga Vol. 15, Case Closed Vol. 100, Blue Lock Vol. 35, and Rent-A-Girlfriend Vol. 39.
When does Dandadan Volume 21 release?
The English edition of Dandadan Volume 21 is currently scheduled for October 6, 2026.
When does Case Closed Volume 100 release?
Case Closed Volume 100 is currently listed for October 13, 2026 in the VIZ Media release schedule.
When is the Jujutsu Kaisen Complete Box Set coming out?
The Jujutsu Kaisen Complete Box Set is scheduled for October 27, 2026. It contains Volumes 0–30 and a double-sided poster.
Are these release dates the same in every country?
No. Manga release dates can vary between Japan, North America, Italy, and other markets. Publishers can also announce delays or changes, so readers should check their local publisher or retailer for the latest information.