emaqi Announces New September Manga Titles

Digital manga platform emaqi is announcing the following eight exclusive titles, all officially translated into English for the first time:

Bloody Sugar Laughs at the Night (16+)

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• Author: MATSURI MIDO
• Publisher: COAMIX Inc.
• Genres: Horror
• Volumes: 1, 2, 3
• Release Date: September 4, 2026

Official Synopsis: A strange disease that preys on people’s negative emotions called negativirus has been sweeping the town of Dusky Dusk. Different varieties have varying symptoms, but most people can’t even see them. Luckily, the cool and collected Church and his brother, the hotheaded Jed, can, and they’ve made it their mission to fight back as specialists against this mysterious affliction and save patients’ lives. But they also seem to be on the hunt for a specific negativirus strain that may help their beloved young sister, Basil…! Don’t miss this dark, sweet fantasy from rising star author Matsuri Midou!

Team Comment: The first thing that catches the eye is its distinctive world, reminiscent of Edward Gorey’s picture books. The premise of entering patients’ minds to defeat the source of their illness is brought to life through visuals in a way only manga can offer. This unique atmosphere also fits beautifully with the story of restoring a younger sister’s lost emotions. If the art style draws you in, this is a title you’ll want to keep turning the pages for.

Misato Is a Little Too Strict with Her Pushover Boss (16+)

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• Author: Kurotama
• Publisher: HOUBUNSHA CO., LTD
• Genres: Rom-Com
• Volumes: 1, 2, 3
• Release Date: September 4, 2026

Official Synopsis: Misato is a drop-dead gorgeous office worker who’s highly capable at her job. Her middle-aged boss, Mr. Konishikawa, is way too soft on his subordinates, which is why Misato is always strict with him, but what feelings could be hiding beneath her harsh demeanor?! The curtains open on this age-gap workplace rom-com, where the contrast between strictness and sweetness will leave you swooning!

Team Comment: Misato is capable and dependable, but she is just a little strict with her overly kind boss. The more you learn why, the more you want to cheer for their relationship. As the story goes on, you realize he is not just soft-hearted; he is someone who truly pays attention to the people around him, making it easy to see why Misato is drawn to him. Her feelings are so hard to hide that it almost seems like the only thing she is strict about is everything except her boss. Will her feelings reach him, or has he already noticed? For readers who love a slow-burn, frustratingly sweet romance, this is a must-read.

The Witch’s Soup (16+)

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• Author: Masayasu Fukushima
• Publisher: SHONENGAHOSHA CO., LTD.
• Genres: Isekai, Cooking & Gourmet
• Volumes: 1, 2
• Release Date: September 11, 2026

Official Synopsis: Eld Elflaim, a witch who has descended to the surface world to save the Demon Realm from its crisis. A master of soup-making, she plots the annihilation of humanity with her supreme “poisoned soup,” but then she happens to taste a soup from the human world. Its flavor was on an entirely different level, and she found herself completely captivated! A full-fledged cooking fantasy!

Team Comment: The first chapter is titled “Soup of Human Extinction,” and even the cover gives off an ominous mood. At first glance, it may seem like a story set in another world on the path to human extinction. In reality, it is a school romantic comedy filled with delicious Japanese soups, plus a cat. Humans, demons, and cats all share the same desire for a good meal. This is a series to enjoy for its warm bowls of soup, charming relationships, and gentle romance.

Do Women Really Need Plastic Surgery? The Chaos Behind Cosmetic Surgery (16+)

• Original Concept: Pachimi
• Art: Bera Kaneko
• Publisher: SHINCHOSHA Publishing Co., Ltd.
• Genres: Drama
• Volumes: 1, 2
• Release Date: September 11, 2026

Official Synopsis:【We’re Spilling All the Secrets of Plastic Surgery!】 Satomi Akagi is just starting out as a beauty clinic nurse aide. A senior colleague still in a facial cast, a patient dead set on looking like an anime character, and just who would even ask for hymen restoration surgery?! There’s so much information out there about plastic surgery — but what’s it actually like? Find out in this workplace comedy. ※This work does not promote or endorse plastic surgery.

Team Comment: In Japan today, cosmetic surgery has become a familiar option even among middle and high school students. Some readers may feel uneasy about changing one’s face, but seeing the struggles that lead to that choice, and the peace of mind a procedure can bring, may shift how they view cosmetic surgery. The world it depicts can feel stifling, but the bright, pop style keeps the story from becoming too heavy and makes it easy to keep reading.

Thursdays with Furutto (13+)

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• Author: MASAKAZU ISHIGURO
• Publisher: AKITASHOTEN Co., Ltd.
• Genres: Comedy
• Volumes: 1, 2, 3
• Release Date: September 11, 2026

Official Synopsis: Life moves at a gentle pace for the semi-stray, Furutto, and his hopeless owner, Kujirai-senpai… Put your feet up and enjoy the laid-back feline comedy!!

Team Comment: This short-form comedy often shifts perspectives, adding a new punchline to the same event or revealing an unexpected side of a character. It is the kind of series you can enjoy when you only want to read a little, or revisit in batches to discover something new. Enjoy the translated edition, crafted to make the most of the wordplay in the original.

CAT: The Heroic Warrior (13+)

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• Author: HIKARU KUSUNOKI
• Publisher: COAMIX Inc.
• Genres: Isekai, Pets & Animals
• Volumes: 1, 2, 3
• Release Date: September 18, 2026

Official Synopsis: Awakening from his long slumber, the Demon King rises once more! Humanity summons their only hope, a hero from another world. But what was waiting for them when the smoke cleared was none other than… a perfectly normal cat. The people of the otherworld, exposed for the first time to a cat’s charms, fall head over heels in this adorable cat fantasy!!

Team Comment: Cat lovers, the wait is over. Just as the title says, the hero summoned to another world is a cat, with no special powers at all. It is simply an ordinary cat. Even so, the sheer fact that “the cat is cute” makes everyone around it a little kinder, and somehow, that kindness ends up solving problems. Enjoy the beautifully drawn charm of this adorable cat, and the people who cannot help falling completely under its spell.

Midori’s Kitchen (16+)

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• Author: Yoshika Aki
• Publisher: HOUBUNSHA CO., LTD
• Genres: Survival
• Volumes: 1, 2, 3, 4
• Release Date: September 18, 2026

Official Synopsis: The world has been over­taken by car­niv­o­rous meat-plants. Cast out into a silent world where nei­ther ani­mals nor humans remain, sis­ters Midori and Sakura begin a new life in the logis­tics ware­house of “Jun­gle,” a major mail-order com­pany, just to keep them­selves alive. For Sakura, who can’t step out­side because of the meat-plants, Midori makes the most of their lim­ited ingre­di­ents to recre­ate the dishes of their mem­o­ries.

Team Comment: In an apocalyptic world overrun by flesh-eating plants, two sisters survive by making the most of limited ingredients and cooking their daily meals. Each time they discover a new recipe from substitute foods, it connects back to events from the past, gradually revealing what happened to the world. The gentle art style makes the cruel moments feel even sharper, making this a series that fans of post-apocalyptic stories should not miss.

A Chef of Nobunaga (16+)

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