BOOK☆WALKER and KADOKAWA have announced the winners of the 2024 Next Manga Awards! Coinciding with the winner’s announcement, BOOK☆WALKER is currently running a promotion featuring award winners and nominees from previous and the 2024 awards.
The campaign runs from August 14, 2024, and ends on September 14, 2024. The campaign will offer 30% points back on the first volume and 20% points back on the second and third volumes from a selection of past winners and 2024 nominees! Point-back Members can earn a percentage of the price (excluding tax) in points when purchasing the eligible titles. The points can then be used on your next purchase.
As for the winners…
Print Manga Category
1st place
Title: カグラバチ(Kagurabachi)
Publisher:集英社 (Shueisha)
Author: TAKERU HOKAZONO
Synopsis: Young Chihiro spends his days training under his famous swordsmith father. One day he hopes to become a great sword-maker himself. The goofy father and the serious son–they thought these days would last forever. But suddenly, tragedy strikes. A dark day soaked in blood. Chihiro and his blade now live only for revenge. Epic sword battle action!
2nd place
Title: 魔入りました！入間くん if Episode of 魔フィア(Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun if Episode of Mafia)
Publisher:秋田書店 (AKITA PUBLISHING)
Author: hiroja/Nishi Osamu
Synopsis: The official “Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun” spin-off! Also for those who don’t know the series yet!
Iruma, a kind-hearted boy who grew up in a slum where violence and crime are commonplace, saves Don Sullivan of the mafia organization “Babel” from dying, and the wheels of his destiny begin to move!
A mafia action comedy revolving around the mafia organization “Babel”!
3rd place
Title: 尾守つみきと奇日常。(Tsumiki Ogami & the Strange Everyday Life.)
Publisher:小学館 (Shogakukan)
Author: MIiyu Morishita
Synopsis: Today, we live in an age of diversity. “Non-Humans” is a word of the past. As “Genjin” they live their lives interacting with human beings. One human boy, Yutaka Shinsou, is troubled. He is so used to being in tune with his surroundings that he no longer understands his own feelings.
At Keiki High School, where many “Genjin” attend, he meets Tsumiki Ogami, a werewolf. She is cute, powerful, a little bit absent-minded, and kind… When he spends time with her, Yutaka’s heart is somehow noisier than usual. Spinning an “unusual” everyday life with Tsumiki the werewolf. The new normal graph of youth is about to begin.
Web Manga Category
1st place
Title: ふつうの軽音部(Girl meets Rock!)
Publisher:集英社 (Shueisha)
Author: KUWAHALI / TETSUO IDEUCHI
Synopsis: Chihiro Hatono is a new high school freshman who loves Japanese rock music of the former generation. With a brand-new guitar on her back, she knocks on the door of the Light Music Club, but…? This is the start of a super realistic and energetic drama of youth and music struggles!
2nd place
Title: ルリドラゴン(RuriDragon)
Publisher:集英社 (Shueisha)
Author: MASAOKI SHINDO
Synopsis: The story of a young dragon girl being lazy, doing her best…and being lazy again. A new series begins!
3rd place
Title: Vtuber草村しげみ～遠くに行ってしまった気がした推しが全然遠くに行ってくれない話～(Vtuber Kusamura Shigemi)
Publisher:UGC
Author: sakamegane
Synopsis: “Shigemi Kusamura”, the current top corporate Vtuber with 1.3 million channel subscribers, can’t contain her overflowing love for her long-time listener “Nanashino” while streaming…! This series is currently available on X (formerly Twitter). If you would like to read the latest episode, please visit the author “Sakamegane’s” X by clicking the URL below. Thank you very much! https://x.com/sakamegane/status/1728688448599712009
Global Special Prize (English Edition)
Winner
Title: 今日はカノジョがいないから(My Girlfriend’s Not Here Today)
Publisher:一迅社 (Ichijinsha)
Author: Kiyoko Iwami
Synopsis: With every new lie, the web of secrets and erotic desire grows ever-tighter! Yuni and Nanase are dating, but keeping their relationship a secret is not exactly what Yuni wants. Smitten but unsatisfied, she turns to an anonymous SNS account to let it all out. It’s just another day of doomscrolling after class when Yuni gets swept away in conversation with the beautiful, mysterious Fuuko. “I know your secret account.” Fuuko’s charmful whisper was enough for Yuni to fall into her endless pit of love and lust…
Global Special Prize (Traditional Chinese Edition)
Winner
Title: 異世界サムライ(Samurai in Another World)
Publisher:KADOKAWA
Author: Keigo Saito
Synopsis: The time is the Warring States period. The strongest samurai in history wanders the land, in search of a good place to die — until suddenly she is transported to another world!? An invincible samurai cuts her way through another world!!! An isekai samurai fantasy spun by Keigo Saito, in his brilliant, overwhelming style!
U-Next Prize (Print Manga Category)
Winner
Title: 恋せよまやかし天使ども(FALL IN LOVE, YOU FALSE ANGELS)
Publisher:講談社 (Kodansha)
Author: Coco Uzuki
Synopsis: “Why am I being shot!!?” Otogi Katsura has always played the role of the perfect beautiful girl in order to keep up with the image of herself that is expected of her by someone other than herself. Her nickname at school is the “heart-shooting angel”. However, her secret face, which she was supposed to keep a secret from everyone, is seen by the perfect boy Toki Ninomae, who she has been attracted to…. But even Toki, whom she thought was kind and perfect, has a secret side to him! When Otogi discovers this side of him, he takes a liking to her as his “accomplice”. Otogi’s heart is swept away by this unexpected turn of events…! The gap between these two is irresistible! The deceitful (?) love between two people pretending to be perfect begins!
U-Next Prize (Web Manga Category)
Winner
Title: しれっとすげぇこと言ってるギャル。ー私立パラの丸高校の日常ー(Gals casually say incredible things. ～The daily life of Paranormal Highschool～)
Publisher:集英社 (Shueisha)
Author: Taichi Matsuura（Plott）／Otsuji
Synopsis: Youth = friendship, effort, and future prediction!? An intense youth comedy on a totally different level, brought to you by the invincible and supernatural gals. This is the first manga adaptation of the popular Youtube channel “Paranormal Highschool” with more than 700,000 subscribers and over 520 million views in total! In a world where everyone has different superpowers, the gals do not engage in heated battles, but rather spend ordinary days, casually saying incredible things.
Nichirei Prize
Winner
Title: ドカ食いダイスキ！ もちづきさん(I LOVE DOKAGUI! MOCHIZUKI-SAN)
Publisher:白泉社 (HAKUSENSHA)
Author: Kamome Maruyono
Synopsis: This manga was X (formerly Twitter) Japan’s No. 1 trending topic! Mikoto Mochizuki, 21 years old, is a calm and gentle girl, but her happiness is “DOKAGUI”! She indulges in heavy binge-eating. An overdose of calories and a “forbidden gourmet record★”
Print Manga Category 2024 TOP10
Rank: 1
Title: カグラバチ(Kagurabachi)
Publisher:集英社 (Shueisha)
Author: TAKERU HOKAZONO
Synopsis: Young Chihiro spends his days training under his famous swordsmith father. One day he hopes to become a great sword-maker himself. The goofy father and the serious son–they thought these days would last forever. But suddenly, tragedy strikes. A dark day soaked in blood. Chihiro and his blade now live only for revenge. Epic sword battle action!”
Rank: 2
Title: 魔入りました！入間くん if Episode of 魔フィア(Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun if Episode of Mafia)
Publisher:秋田書店 (AKITA PUBLISHING)
Author: hiroja/Nishi Osamu
Synopsis: The official “Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun” spin-off! Also for those who don’t know the series yet!
Iruma, a kind-hearted boy who grew up in a slum where violence and crime are commonplace, saves Don Sullivan of the mafia organization “Babel” from dying, and the wheels of his destiny begin to move! A mafia action comedy revolving around the mafia organization “Babel”!
Rank: 3
Title: 尾守つみきと奇日常。(Tsumiki Ogami & the Strange Everyday Life.)
Publisher:P小学館 (Shogakukan)
Author: MIiyu Morishita
Synopsis: Today, we live in an age of diversity. “Non-Humans” is a word of the past. As “Genjin” they live their lives interacting with human beings. One human boy, Yutaka Shinsou, is troubled. He is so used to being in tune with his surroundings that he no longer understands his own feelings. At Keiki High School, where many “Genjin” attend, he meets Tsumiki Ogami, a werewolf. She is cute, powerful, a little bit absent-minded, and kind… When he spends time with her, Yutaka’s heart is somehow noisier than usual. Spinning an “unusual” everyday life with Tsumiki the werewolf. The new normal graph of youth is about to begin.
Rank: 4
Title: ドッグスレッド(DOGSRED)
Publisher:集英社 (Shueisha)
Author: Satoru Noda
Synopsis: The stage is the proud land of the north–Hokkaido. The year is 2010. Rou Shirakawa has just received the highest score in history at the All-Japan Junior Figure Skating Championships! But suddenly, he loses control and starts destroying the stage. He is quickly disqualified and banned from the skating world for life. Now nicknamed “the Rabid Prince”, Rou ends up in Tamakomai, an ice hockey town in northern Japan. And on a hockey rink on a frozen lake, he meets the ruthless Genma brothers! Rou will soon learn of the famous Oino-kami high school and their quest to win an unprecedented 20th straight national hockey championship. And also the strong, yet beautiful battle sport–ice hockey! Change, grow, evolve! Turn defeat into victory in this red-hot redemption story!
Rank: 5
Title: COSMOS(COSMOS)
Publisher:小学館 (Shogakukan)
Author: RYUHEI TAMURA
Synopsis: Ryuhei Tamura, the author of “BEELZEBUB”, is back with a new sci-fi drama! Kaede Mizumori, a high school student who can see through people’s lies, has lived a dry life… Until he meets the mysterious high school girl, Rin Homura. She tells him that his missing friend, Aizawa, is an extraterrestrial life form. And what is this insurance company called “COSMOS” which specializes in aliens all about?! An “encounter with the unknown” is woven into this striking sci-fi human drama…!
Rank: 6
Title: 超巡！超条先輩(Super Psychic Policeman Chojo)
Publisher:集英社 (Shueisha)
Author: SHUN NUMA
Synopsis: The creator of Samon the Summoner returns to Jump with a new series about a super-powered policeman! In Chinjuku, the city that never sleeps, there is a psychic senior police officer who has powers beyond human comprehension! His name is Meguru Chojo! Along with his judo expert partner Nao Ippongi, this hilarious duo will keep the streets clean by any means necessary!
Rank: 7
Title: 鵺の陰陽師(Nue’s Exorcist)
Publisher:集英社 (Shueisha)
Author: KOTA KAWAE
Synopsis: Yajima has been able to see spirits since he was small. At his new school is a room that nobody else can see. And inside is a spirit who loves playing video games. A new modern exorcist saga now begins!
Rank: 8
Title: のあ先輩はともだち。(NOA IS MY SENIOR, AND MY FRIEND.)
Publisher:集英社 (Shueisha)
Author: Enma Akiyama
Synopsis: Sometimes, when life is hard, you just need a “friend.” Working at a game company, Rihito Otsuka (23), is a “normal” guy who is a steady presence on and off the job. Noa Saotome (27) is a “hard-core” woman who likes to go all out at everything she does. Two people who usually wouldn’t get along become “friends” by chance…? The is the start of a workplace “friendship” comedy that’s a little sweet but also a little heavy.
Rank: 9
Title: 恋せよまやかし天使ども(FALL IN LOVE, YOU FALSE ANGELS)
Publisher:講談社 (Kodansha)
Author: Coco Uzuki
Synopsis: “Why am I being shot!!?” Otogi Katsura has always played the role of the perfect beautiful girl in order to keep up with the image of herself that is expected of her by someone other than herself. Her nickname at school is the “heart-shooting angel”. However, her secret face, which she was supposed to keep a secret from everyone, is seen by the perfect boy Toki Ninomae, who she has been attracted to…. But even Toki, whom she thought was kind and perfect, has a secret side to him! When Otogi discovers this side of him, he takes a liking to her as his “accomplice”. Otogi’s heart is swept away by this unexpected turn of events…! The gap between these two is irresistible! The deceitful (?) love between two people pretending to be perfect begins!
Rank: 10
Title: キルアオ(Kill Blue)
Publisher:集英社 (Shueisha)
Author: TADATOSHI FUJIMAKI
Synopsis: The new series from the creator of Kuroko’s Basketball! Can a legendary assassin redo his life as a middle schooler?!
Web Manga Category 2024 TOP10
Rank: 1
Title: ふつうの軽音部(Girl meets Rock!)
Publisher:集英社 (Shueisha)
Author: KUWAHALI / TETSUO IDEUCHI
Synopsis: Chihiro Hatono is a new high school freshman who loves Japanese rock music of the former greneration. With a brand-new guitar on her back, she knocks on the door of the Light Music Club, but…? This is the start of a super realistic and energetic drama of youth and music struggles!
Rank: 2
Title: ルリドラゴン(RuriDragon)
Publisher:集英社 (Shueisha)
Author: MASAOKI SHINDO
Synopsis: The story of a young dragon girl being lazy, doing her best…and being lazy again. A new series begins!
Rank: 3
Title: Vtuber草村しげみ～遠くに行ってしまった気がした推しが全然遠くに行ってくれない話～(Vtuber Kusamura Shigemi)
Publisher:UGC
Author: sakamegane
Synopsis: “Shigemi Kusamura”, the current top corporate Vtuber with 1.3 million channel subscribers, can’t contain her overflowing love for her long-time listener “Nanashino” while streaming…! This series is currently available on X (formerly Twitter). If you would like to read the latest episode, please visit the author “Sakamegane’s” X by clicking the URL below. Thank you very much! https://x.com/sakamegane/status/1728688448599712009
Rank: 4
Title: クソ女に幸あれ(Hope You’re Happy, Lemon)
Publisher:集英社 (Shueisha)
Author: MIZUKI KISHIKAWA
Synopsis: “I’ve been cheating on you. Oh, and it’s not just one guy. It’s three. Sorry about that.” Back in middle school, Akiyoshi Sunao’s first-ever girlfriend shattered his heart, and he swore off love. However, all that changes when he develops a crush on a girl in his university’s film club. Just as he’s finally beginning to move on from the past, he bumps into his ex-girlfriend. Little does he know that this is only the beginning… To his horror, he wakes up in her body the next morning!
Rank: 5
Title: サチ録～サチの黙示録～(Sachiʼs Records ～Sachiʼs Book of Revelation～)
Publisher:集英社 (Shueisha)
Author: CHANTA
Synopsis: ʻHumanityʼs Judgmentʼ ? a process by which an angel and a demon meticulously pass judgment upon a human, and the final score determines the fate of mankind. But this time, the chosen subject is the incredibly mischievous 6-year-old elementary school student, Sachi Ueno?! Just how will the unconventional living arrangement of an angel, a demon, and a human shape the future of humanity?
Rank: 6
Title: 彼女がクズを愛するワケは。(The Reason Why She Loves a Jerk)
Publisher:UGC
Author: Rui Ikeda
Synopsis: A smoker with no money, no job, and no prospects. That’s Mi-chan’s beloved, loser boyfriend, Hiro-kun. Lucky for him, Mi-chan’s expectations are at rock bottom. Can Hiro-kun clear her lower-than-low bar and prove he isn’t the biggest jerk? A comedic spin on a problematic relationship!
Rank: 7
Title: ケントゥリア(Centuria)
Publisher:集英社 (Shueisha)
Author: TOHRU KURAMORI
Synopsis: Stowing himself away on a slave ship, Julian sets sail for the great continent with a hundred slaves, all yearning for freedom, until…?! Embark on a groundbreaking journey through this action-packed dark fantasy saga!!
Rank: 8
Title: ドカ食いダイスキ！ もちづきさん(I LOVE DOKAGUI! MOCHIZUKI-SAN)
Publisher:白泉社 (HAKUSENSHA)
Author: Kamome Maruyono
Synopsis: This manga was X (formerly Twitter) Japan’s No. 1 trending topic! Mikoto Mochizuki, 21 years old, is a calm and gentle girl, but her happiness is “DOKAGUI”! She indulges in heavy binge-eating. An overdose of calories and a “forbidden gourmet record★”
Rank: 9
Title: 一勝千金(ST☆R STRIKE IT RICH)
Publisher:小学館 (Shogakukan)
Author: SANDROVICH YABAKO/ MAAM
Synopsis: Women x Underground Fighting x Organization Management? After being fired from her job at a fighting organization, Nozomi Tenma’s dream is becoming rich quickly and starts an all-girls underground fighting organization with two childhood friends! However, in order to make the show a success, the star player invited in is a very dangerous high school student whose cute appearance makes her hard to read. Money? Dream? Revolution? The unpredictable drama of female fighters x group management starts!
Rank: 10
Title: ホタルの嫁入り(HOTARU NO YOMEIRI)
Publisher:小学館 (Shogakukan)
Author: Oreco Tachibana
Synopsis: A young lady and an assassin… A contract marriage love suspense between two people who should never meet!
Meiji era. Born into a prestigious family and blessed with good looks, Satoko ‘s only dream is to marry for the benefit of her family. But suddenly, a mysterious assassin makes an attempt on her life…!? In order to survive, Satoko makes a “proposal” to the assassin…!?
Source: Press Release
