KADOKAWA Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President, CEO: Takeshi Natsuno) and Dwango Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President: Takeshi Natsuno) will hold the "Popular Original Works Finally Animated! Spring Anime Series Fair" for a limited time from April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) 11:00 AM to April 30, 2026 (Thursday) 11:00 AM on their manga website "Kadokomi" and manga app "Kadokomi App."
2026 Spring Anime Series Fair to be Held!
Kadokomi will host the "Popular Original Works Finally Animated! Spring Anime Series Fair," featuring popular manga that have been animated in Spring 2026 and are currently generating significant buzz.
During this fair, we will offer free trial chapters of eligible works, allowing users who became interested in a series through its anime adaptation to thoroughly enjoy the manga as well.
This comprehensive fair allows you to fully enjoy the featured works through both anime and manga, so don't miss this opportunity!
Featured Works
"I Befriended the Second Cutest Girl in My Class"
Manga: Rin Ono
Original Story: Takata
Character Design: Azuri Hinata
Free Chapters Extended: Up to Volume 3
＜Synopsis＞
A life-sized "friendship" romantic comedy between a gloomy boy and the second-place heroine!!
My first friend, Umi Asanagi, came into the life of Maki Maehara, a loner in class. Asanagi-san is always at the center of attention and is secretly rumored by other boys to be "the second cutest girl in class." I thought she lived in a different world than a gloomy guy like me—but it turns out she loves B-movies!?
By chance, Asanagi-san became my friend and secretly comes to my house only after school on Fridays. We enjoy movies, games, and manga together, sharing similar hobbies.
"Hey, Maehara, here! You can sit here specially." "It's my bed originally..." "Just for today, it's my bed. Come on, come over?"
Aren't you a little too close, Asanagi-san?
Click here for the Kadokomi work page
"Inmate Apartment"
Original Story: Sakusei Kenkyujo
Manga: Yuui Takeyama
Free Chapters Extended: Up to Volume 1
＜Synopsis＞
An ultra-extreme married woman mystery by the author of the "Sakusei Byoto" series!!
New manager Yoshida—protect the peace of the apartment complex from the threat of perverted married women!
Click here for the Kadokomi work page
"Kusunoki-tei with a God's Garden"
Author: Akira Anzai
Original Story: Enju
Character Design: ox
Free Chapters Extended: Up to Volume 1
＜Synopsis＞
Minato Kusunoki is entrusted with managing a detached house in the countryside.
It was supposed to be a terrible property infested with evil spirits... but with his extraordinary power, he unknowingly purged all the evil spirits!
Attracted by the comfort of the purified Kusunoki-tei, unique gods begin to gather!
A heartwarming rural life with the mountain gods next door begins.
Click here for the Kadokomi work page
"Popular Original Works Finally Animated! Spring Anime Series Fair" Overview
【Free Chapters Extended Works】
"I Befriended the Second Cutest Girl in My Class"
"Inmate Apartment"
"Kusunoki-tei with a God's Garden"
"Even a Replica Falls in Love."
"Classroom of the Elite: 2nd Year"
"Classroom of the Elite: 2nd Year 2nd Stage"
"Farming Life in Another World"
"Shunkashuutou Daikousha Hyakka Hyōba"
"You've Been Killed Again, Detective-sama" ※
"Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon" ※
※ Fair applies only to Kadokomi WEB
【Event Period】
April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) 11:00 AM - April 30, 2026 (Thursday) 11:00 AM
【Special Page】
https://comic-walker.com/topics/news/019cdc11-1e00-7728-b247-0d0bc7663dfe
About "Kadokomi"
https://comic-walker.com/welcome/
"Kadokomi" started in March 2014 as "ComicWalker," a portal site distributing popular KADOKAWA manga for free. In 2024, its brand name and site design were completely renewed.
＜Kadokomi Official Website＞
https://comic-walker.com/
What is "Kadokomi App"?
The "Kadokomi App" is a manga app born from KADOKAWA's manga website "Kadokomi." It allows users to read all chapters of over 150 serialized works for free for the first time, and also features many popular series such as "Uncle from Another World," "The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent," and "Bungo Stray Dogs"! You can easily enjoy each chapter daily for free or by rental.
The "Kadokomi App," which launched in May 2024, surpassed 2 million cumulative downloads by the end of December 2025. As of March 2026, over 1,500 works are available, with many more planned to be added. Please look forward to it!
"Kadokomi App" Overview
[ Title ] Kadokomi
[ Supported Devices ] iOS / Android
[ Price ] Basic free (with in-app purchases)
[ Service Start Date ] May 23, 2024
[ Provider ] Dwango Co., Ltd.
[ URL ]
iOS App here >>
Android App here >>
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