It’s going to be a good time for fantasy manga fans. emaqi, the digital cross-publisher manga app, announced three exclusive manga additions coming this spring to its North American catalogue: Izakaya of Extinct Animals, The Gene of AI, and A Witch’s Journal to Otherworldly Parenting: Raising Familiars and Fluffy Magical Creatures.
The spring lineup highlights works that tell relatable stories in fantastical settings. The Gene of AI, releasing May 1, headlines the month ahead with its first official English translation a decade after its initial run. The title offers a thought-provoking story about what it means to be human and what artificial beings mean to us.
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Izakaya of Extinct Animals, out now, crafts a fantasy with bygone creatures experiencing everyday dilemmas similar to our own. And given the litany of extinct creatures that could be covered in the manga, you might be surprised by what you see.
On May 15, A Witch’s Journal to Otherworldly Parenting: Raising Familiars and Fluffy Magical Creatures focuses on the real struggles of balancing an ambitious career with the art of parenting, all while being set in a magical world.
These additions reaffirm emaqi’s continued commitment to introducing manga across all genres and themes to English-speaking audiences—including titles that have never been officially translated into English.
In addition to these three titles, emaqi has released two more volumes of ongoing series that can only be found on the platform. Parallel Leap Syndrome Volume 2 is now available, and The Morning After Volume 10 is now available.
Learn More About emaqi’s Latest Titles
Izakaya of Extinct Animals (R13)
Written by Kuromaru and published by SHONENGAHOSHA CO., LTD., Izakaya of Extinct Animals (R13) is a fascinating journey into the fantastical. It is available now on emaqi.
The official synopsis is as follows: “As night falls, the bar’s lights gently flicker to life… Weary from their daily work and lives, customers seeking solace and drinks to wash away their fatigue gather at the establishment of a beautiful and kind-hearted Mama-san. But these patrons are all—believe it or not—extinct creatures!? Kuromaru presents an unprecedented tale: the shocking grand opening of the Izakaya of Extinct Animals!”
The Gene of AI (R16)
Written by Kyuri Yamada and published by AKITASHOTEN Co., Ltd., The Gene of AI will be released on May 1, 2026, on emaqi.
The official synopsis is as follows: “Humanity’s dream and the crystallization of technology: Humanoids. Just like humans, they can fall “ill,” but they have different options for “treatment.” A new doctor, Sudo, dedicated to helping these troubled A.I.s, takes the stage! A humanoid medical story of the near future!”
A Witch’s Journal to Otherworldly Parenting: Raising Familiars and Fluffy Magical Creatures (G)
Written by Mokuhachi and published by SHONENGAHOSHA CO., LTD., this slice-of-life fantasy will be released on May 15, 2026, on emaqi.
The official synopsis is as follows: “Senobia, a witch striving to surpass her father as a magical scholar, intended to conjure a sheep familiar; however, an ingredient mishap involving her own hair results in the accidental creation of a human child. Already balancing a hectic schedule as a part-time lecturer and researcher, Senobia now faces her toughest assignment yet: motherhood! It’s a fantasy featuring a career-driven witch and the trials of parenting!”
Parallel Leap Syndrome
Written by Nobuyuki Takahashi and published by SHONENGAHOSHA CO., LTD., the first two volumes of Parallel Leap Syndrome are available now on emaqi. The official synopsis is as follows: “Yumejiro’s childhood sweetheart, Haruko, is marrying a handsome stranger! Even with their destined romance ended, Yumejiro refuses to give up and repeatedly travels between parallel worlds in an attempt to achieve a happy ending with Haruko.
Meanwhile, Satoimo, who has a complex relationship with Yumejiro, chases after him to try and confirm their feelings for each other?! This is a rom-com set in parallel universes, following a hopeless romantic as he chases after his first love!”
The Morning After
Written by Kenichi Okuyama and published by SHONENGAHOSHA CO., LTD., volumes 1 through 10 of The Morning After are now available on emaqi.
The official synopsis is as follows: “Glass noodle soup, crepes, and pickled plum ochazuke. Simple breakfasts shared after a night together are always special. Indulge in delicious morning meals alongside heartwarming and, at times, bittersweet tales of love. A collection of short, appetizing love stories that went viral on SNS!”
What is emaqi?
emaqi is a digital platform designed to offer new discoveries and immersive experiences for manga lovers. With its intuitive, seamless interface, it provides manga fans in North America an effortless way to explore, purchase, and read their favorite titles.
Through its “Dig” feature, which allows users to intuitively browse manga through vertical and horizontal swipes, emaqi creates opportunities for discovering new titles. It also offers flexible reading options, including a “Wait Until Free” system for selected titles, allowing users to access new chapters for free over time.
Through partnerships with a wide variety of publishers—both Japanese and international—emaqi offers an extensive catalogue of classic and modern manga across all genres. In addition, emaqi is actively expanding its lineup of titles that have never been officially translated into English, offering them as platform-exclusive releases.
Aiming to become the go-to platform that North American manga fans pick up first and continue using for years, the emaqi smartphone app launched in May 2025. emaqi continues to evolve beyond a typical digital bookstore, delivering experiences that allow users to fully immerse themselves in manga culture.
