emaqi today announced that five exclusive manga titles will be officially translated into English for
the first time on the app:
- I Was Banished From My Clan for Sleeping Too Much and Dumped in a Forest, but
While I Was Napping the Monsters Around Me Built a Kingdom But I Don’t Care, I’m
Going Back to Sleep - Shrine of the Morning Mist
- Do You Like Painfully Awkward Women?
- Resignation Agency: The Worker’s Last Resort
- An Elf, a Motorcycle, and an Imperial Geographic Surveyor and…
emaqi’s June additions offer a blend of genres, from epic fantasy to workplace drama, to
help manga fans discover their next favorite title this summer. Out tomorrow, June 19, I
Was Banished From My Clan for Sleeping Too Much and Dumped in a Forest, but While I
Was Napping the Monsters Around Me Built a Kingdom But I Don’t Care, I’m Going Back to
Sleep marks the first title on emaqi from Bunkasha Publishing. This seinen fantasy follows
a vampire who puts sleep above all else and accidentally becomes the ruler of a kingdom
of monsters.
Publisher SHONENGAHOSHA rounds out the month with four new titles on June 26: Shrine
of the Morning Mist is a supernatural tale that evolves from romantic comedy to
mythological epic inspired by Japanese folklore. Do You Like Painfully Awkward Women?
follows the everyday life of an awkward office worker who wants nothing more than to be
popular. Resignation Agency: The Worker’s Last Resort follows a fierce lawyer and her
apprentice fighting against cases of unfair wages, workplace harassment, and toxic work
environments. Finally, An Elf, a Motorcycle, and an Imperial Geographic Surveyor and…
trades a flashy adventure for the deep exploration of a fantasy world through the eyes of a
land surveyor.
I Was Banished From My Clan for Sleeping Too Much and Dumped in a Forest, but While I Was Napping the Monsters Around Me Built a Kingdom But I Don’t Care, I’m Going Back to Sleep (R13)
Story: Hakua Shiranami
Art: Sayu Igusa
Character Design: Masayo
Publisher: BUNKASHA PUBLISHING Co., Ltd.
Genres: Seinen, Fantasy
Release Date: June 19, 2026
Official Synopsis: Claire, a vampire who loves nothing more in this world than sleeping, is
banished to an unfamiliar forest by her grandfather, who could no longer stand her
laziness. However, after she happens to encounter a Fenrir, a legendary monster, and
makes him her kin, many other monsters begin to gather under her command. As she
sleeps, the once-untamed wilds develop into a land where monsters live, but the humans
have also sensed the disturbance in the forest…
Team Comment: The protagonist’s relaxed atmosphere is so soothing that even readers
find themselves unwinding. No matter how chaotic things get around her, she never breaks
her own pace, and before you know it, you’re completely drawn into that vibe. Because
hints of her “banishment” and past occasionally surface, these peaceful moments feel even
more precious. You can’t help but wish for her to continue living these quiet days just like
this.
Shrine of the Morning Mist (R16)
Author: Hiroki Ugawa
Publisher: SHONENGAHOSHA CO., LTD.
Genres: Seinen, Action, Supernatural
Release Date: June 26, 2026
Official Synopsis: High schooler Amatsu Tadahiro returns to his hometown of Miyoshi and
moves into a shrine where the priesthood has been passed down through the female line
for generations. But his reunion with a childhood friend is cut short when he is suddenly
attacked by a supernatural being! This is the beginning of the fantasy romantic comedy
manga based on the yokai tale, “Ino Mononoke Roku”!
Team Comment: This title gradually transforms into an epic legend based on Japanese
mythology as you read. The atmosphere of local faith and folklore supports the story’s
depth, and eventually the stage expands far beyond personal relationships. This is a work
we definitely want readers interested in Japanese folklore and mythology to pick up.
Do You Like Painfully Awkward Women? (R16)
Author: Wakana
Publisher: SHONENGAHOSHA CO., LTD.
Genres: Josei, Comedy, Rom-com
Release Date: June 26, 2026
Official Synopsis: Shiori Itai (26), an office lady who’s been single since birth, desperately
wants to be popular. She obsessively gathers information and bravely takes on every
challenge. But thanks to her natural clumsiness and cringeworthy tendencies, things never
quite work out. A hilariously unfortunate yet endearing look at the everyday life of a
single office lady!
Team Comment: This title captures the slightly messy but strangely realistic daily life of a
working adult living alone. While there are many funny moments, sometimes they hit
uncomfortably close to home—maybe because you see your own laid-back nature and
clumsiness reflected in her. The episodes are easy to read individually, and you’ll find
yourself grimacing with recognition at random moments thinking “I get it.”
Resignation Agency: The Worker’s Last Resort (R16)
Author: Kensei Hokamoto
Publisher: SHONENGAHOSHA CO., LTD.
Genres: Seinen, Drama, Professional
Release Date: June 26, 2026
Official Synopsis: I want to quit… but I can’t… workplace harassment, excessive workload,
unfair wages, impossible targets… Can anyone truly escape a toxic and exploitative “Black
Company,” where abuse runs unchecked?! A labor tale that questions the true meaning of
‘work,’ told through the eyes of fierce lawyer Shiranui and novice Riko. “Quitting your job” is
NOT running away!
Team Comment: What’s truly terrifying isn’t just the toxic workplace itself, but how it
robs you of the ability to make the decision to “quit the company.” While depicting
desperate situations, the story doesn’t end with just suffering—it shows “quitting” as a
choice to protect your own life, which is wonderful. This is a work that gradually helps you
regain the strength to stand up for yourself as you read.
An Elf, a Motorcycle, and an Imperial Geographic Surveyor and… (R18)
Author: Tsuyoshi Isomoto
Publisher: SHONENGAHOSHA CO., LTD.
Genres: Seinen, Fantasy, Adventure
Release Date: June 26, 2026
Official Synopsis: Nonoa, an elf working as an assistant to a surveyor at the Imperial
Geographic Institute, rides her motorcycle alongside her partner Kago. Together, the two
survey the roads through provincial areas now overrun with monsters and demons,
updating the maps of this drastically changed world. While taking a break to bathe at a
spring, someone appears before Nonoa…!? An otherworldly bike fantasy!
Team Comment: The combination of an elf, a motorcycle, and map-updating work is
already interesting, and these elements are used effectively throughout the story. Set
during a time when a world of swords and magic transitions to guns and science, the
unique charm comes from following changes to roads and landscapes. This work is perfect
for those who want to experience the texture of a world rather than flashy adventures.
Source: Press Release
