The Highly Anticipated Print Release of 'Ken ni Kaguru,' a Bestselling 600,000-Copy Youth Kendo Story, Announced! 9 Titles, Including 'Cycomi Publishing NEXT' September Releases, Now Available for Pre-order Starting July 15 (Wed)

Cygames Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Koichi Watanabe) announces the release of three print manga titles under its 'Cycomi Publishing NEXT' project—part of the manga distribution service 'Cycomi Publishing'—on September 15, 2026 (Tuesday). The titles include 'Ken ni Kaguru.'

Additionally, six more print titles from 'Cycomi Publishing' will be released on September 30, 2026 (Wednesday). Pre-orders for all nine titles will begin sequentially from July 15, 2026 (Wednesday) via authorized retailers and e-commerce sites. From July 30, 2026 (Thursday) onward, pre-orders and orders will also be available at bookstores nationwide.

'Cycomi Publishing NEXT' Titles Releasing September 15 (Tue) Begin Pre-orders July 15 (Wed)

- Volumes 1 & 2

### 'Ken ni Kaguru' Vols. 1–2

- Author: Shuku Asaoka - ISBN: - Vol. 1: 9784868660217 - Vol. 2: 9784868660224 - Format: B6 - Price: ¥1,089 (tax included) - Release Date: September 15, 2026 (Tuesday)

Delinquent teen Ryoichi's chaotic life changes forever when he meets Officer Komiya—and kendo!

A deeply moving, authentic youth kendo story, now available in print for the first time!

Read the first chapter for free here! https://cycomi.com/viewer/chapter/6074

★ Comic & Store Info

Rakuten Books:

- Vol. 1: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18720175/ - Vol. 2: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18720176/

- Vols. 5, 6, 7, 8

### 'The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls After20' Vols. 5–8

- Manga: Nika Han - Original: Bandai Namco Entertainment - Food & Alcohol Supervision: T.I. Planning - ISBN: - Vol. 5: 9784868660132 - Vol. 6: 9784868660149 - Vol. 7: 9784868660156 - Vol. 8: 9784868660163 - Format: B6 - Price: ¥1,089 (tax included) - Release Date: September 15, 2026 (Tuesday)

What awaits former announcer idol Mizuki Kawashima at the izakaya 'Cinderella' she stumbles upon?

A heartwarming adult Cinderella story!

Read the first chapter here! https://cycomi.com/viewer/chapter/3806

★ Comic & Store Info

Rakuten Books:

- Vol. 5: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18720180/ - Vol. 6: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18720181/ - Vol. 7: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18720178/ - Vol. 8: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18720177/

- Vols. 5, 6, 7, 8

### 'The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls U149' Vols. 5–8

- Manga: Hata no - Original: Bandai Namco Entertainment - ISBN: - Vol. 5: 9784868660170 - Vol. 6: 9784868660187 - Vol. 7: 9784868660194 - Vol. 8: 9784868660200 - Format: B6 - Price: ¥1,089 (tax included) - Release Date: September 15, 2026 (Tuesday)

A new brilliance shines in 'The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls.'

A fresh Cinderella story brought by little idols and a rookie producer—now begins!

Read the prologue here! https://cycomi.com/viewer/chapter/1322

★ Comic & Store Info

Rakuten Books:

- Vol. 5: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18720179/ - Vol. 6: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18720183/ - Vol. 7: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18720182/ - Vol. 8: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18720172/

*Note: Due to manufacturing constraints, the new editions of 'The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls After20' and 'U149' may differ slightly in binding from the standard versions due to changes in printing equipment.

Upcoming 'Cycomi Publishing NEXT' Release Schedule Announced!

- ≪Releasing October 15 (Thu)≫ - 'The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls After20' Vols. 9–12 - 'The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls U149' Vols. 9–12 - 'Forward! –Fowādo!–' Vols. 1–2

New titles will be released around the 15th of every month! Stay tuned!

Six 'Cycomi Publishing' Titles Releasing September 30 (Wed) Begin Pre-orders July 15 (Wed)

*Cover images are provisional

### 'The Black-Robed Sister Will Not Forgive Me' Vol. 2

- Original: Yoshimi Kusano - Art: Motima - ISBN: 9784868660002 - Format: B6 - Price: ¥946 (tax included) - Release Date: September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)

"Yes, that's right—that other me—you may set me free with your own hands."

Yamahime, released after serving time for killing her sister's fiancé, returns home to find her twin sister, Umihime, waiting—but also strange men living in the house, and Umihime wearing a mysterious smile...

The dark world of Kusano Yoshimi and Motima, where light and darkness, sisterhood and obsession intertwine—Volume 2!

Read the first chapter here! https://cycomi.com/viewer/chapter/22855

★ Comic & Store Info

Rakuten Books: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18720190/

### 'Unassuming Otherworld: Isn't It Too Much to Fight Hordes of Monsters Without Magic?' Vol. 4

- Author: Touda Tsubaki - ISBN: 9784868660040 - Format: B6 - Price: ¥946 (tax included) - Release Date: September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)

"Didn't I say I wouldn't let anyone die?"

Nogi and team head into enemy territory to investigate what lies beyond the 'Far East.'

While protecting three fearless soldiers they meet along the way, they encounter a legendary giant enemy!!

Believing mere reports won't convince others of its existence, they decide to retrieve proof of the giant foe...!?

A humble, grounded fantasy in a world far from ideal!

Read the first chapter here! https://cycomi.com/viewer/chapter/22300

★ Comic & Store Info

Rakuten Books: https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/18720186/

### 'Chikuwa Senki: Conquering Earth with My Cuteness' Vol. 9

- Author: Bubu