If you’ve been sleeping on Crunchyroll’s manga platform, July 2026 is the month to wake up. The streaming giant just dropped 10 new manga titles onto its reading app, and the lineup is a wild mix of cult classics, fresh hits, and a couple of obscurities that might just become your next obsession.
The headliner? Black Torch — the shonen manga that was cancelled back in 2018 but somehow pulled off one of the most unexpected anime comebacks in recent memory. It debuted as part of the Summer 2026 anime lineup, and now Crunchyroll is making sure you can read the source material too. If you’re the type who needs to know what happens next before the anime catches up, this is your moment.
What’s New on Crunchyroll Manga This July?
Here’s the full list of titles that just landed on the platform:
- Black Torch — The cancelled shonen that refuses to die. Jio’s story of ninja heritage and supernatural battles is finally getting the attention it deserved years ago.
- Hana-Kimi — The iconic 1990s shojo series about a girl who disguises herself to attend an all-boys school. Its second anime season just premiered on Crunchyroll as part of Summer 2026.
- Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective — One of the best mystery manga in recent years. If you love detective stories with a quirky twist, this one’s a must-read.
- Forget That Night, Your Majesty — A romance manga that’s been picking up steam in Japan.
- Villainess Level 99 — The isekai villainess trend continues, and this one has a surprisingly strong following.
- Red Cat Ramen — A cozy slice-of-life about a ramen shop run by cats. Yes, really.
- Eko Eko Azarak Reborn — A dark supernatural series with a cult following.
- Grendizer U: The Inception — A reimagining of the classic super robot franchise.
- Three Exorcism Siblings — Supernatural action about siblings who fight demons together.
- Unemployed Killers Support Group — The title alone makes this worth checking out. A dark comedy about retired assassins trying to live normal lives.
Why Black Torch Is the Real Story Here
Let’s be honest — Black Torch is the one generating the most buzz, and for good reason. The manga by Tsuyoshi Takaki originally ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2016 to 2018 before getting axed. For years, it was one of those “gone too soon” series that fans would bring up in conversations about cancelled manga that deserved better.
Then out of nowhere, 100 Studio announced an anime adaptation as part of the Summer 2026 season. The anime premiered earlier this month, and the reception has been surprisingly positive. The animation quality is solid, the pacing is tight, and it’s introducing a whole new generation to Jio and his battle against the Tsukikage.
Now with the manga available on Crunchyroll’s platform, new fans can dive straight into the source material. It’s a smart move by Crunchyroll — capitalize on the anime’s momentum by making the manga easily accessible.
Hana-Kimi’s Comeback Is Pure Nostalgia
The other big addition is Hana-Kimi (Hanazakari no Kimitachi e), the classic shojo manga by Hisaya Nakajo. This series was a massive hit in the late 1990s and early 2000s, spawning multiple live-action adaptations across Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea.
The fact that it’s getting a new anime adaptation in 2026 is wild enough. But adding the original manga to Crunchyroll’s library at the same time? That’s a power play. For longtime fans, it’s a chance to revisit the story. For newcomers, it’s an introduction to one of the most influential shojo series ever made.
Crunchyroll’s Manga Platform Keeps Growing
Crunchyroll launched its manga reading platform in October 2025, and it’s been expanding steadily ever since. The service is available as an add-on to existing subscription tiers and is included at no extra cost for Ultimate Fan subscribers.
Each month, the platform adds new titles from publishers like Viz Media, Kodansha, and Shueisha. While July’s list isn’t the longest we’ve seen, the quality of the additions — particularly Black Torch and Hana-Kimi — makes it one of the more impactful updates.
The manga platform is currently available in the US and Canada, with plans to expand to more regions in the future. If you’re already paying for Crunchyroll’s anime subscription, adding manga to the mix makes it an even better value proposition.
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What Do You Think?
Are you excited about these new additions? Have you started reading Black Torch yet, or are you more of a Hana-Kimi fan? And honestly — do any of those titles like “Unemployed Killers Support Group” or “Red Cat Ramen” sound interesting to you? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
