North American publisher Manga Mavericks had a couple new licenses to reveal during its Otakon 2025 panel today. First up we have FISHGOD from indie manga creator Chlona, due out digitally in January 2026 and in print in May 2026. After that, manga readers can look forward to Beyblade: Metal Fusion creator Takafumi Adachi’s BALLET HERO FANTASY: DAN’S ADVENTURE FEAT. STEVEN MCRAE , which is due out both in print and digitally in February 2026. Check out the details for both below. FISHGOD by Chlona January 2026 (digital) May 2026 (print) Synopsis: The world is infested by Kaigyo: fish that walk on land, eat concrete, and destroy buildings. Their typical behavior is bizarre enough, but ten years ago, Jaytle Nish witnessed these pests become murderers while under the command of a mystery person clad in black, and eat his parents whole. He takes on a job exterminating the fish while looking for leads, but instead finds a strange woman eating poisonous kaigyo flesh. From deadly fish to mysterious cultists, the odd duo will take on it all in this pop art-inspired revenge action series! RELATED: Manga Mavericks Reveals 4 New Fall 2025 Releases at Anime Expo BALLET HERO FANTASY: DAN’S ADVENTURE FEAT. STEVEN MCRAE by Takafumi Adachi February 2026 (print and digital) Synopsis: In Kinuta Village, it’s the princess who’s the hero! Tanuki are magical creatures that are able to take the shape of humans. In a hidden village of tanuki, tucked away from mankind, lives Princess Kikyo. Bored with her leisurely days in the lap of luxury, she takes her yearning for adventure on the road with a dancer named Yugao. However, the human world isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, and Kikyo is going to need more than her wits and scrappiness to survive! Source: Press Release
