Celebrating One Year of MANGA BAR: A Collaborative Comic Platform by Kakao Piccoma and KADOKAWA

MANGA BAR Celebrates Its First Anniversary

Kakao Piccoma, headquartered in Tokyo's Minato Ward, and KADOKAWA, located in Chiyoda Ward, have united their efforts to create an original, groundbreaking digital comic magazine known as MANGA BAR. This innovative platform, which offers the latest episodes of original serialized works for free, proudly celebrates its first anniversary!

As a token of gratitude to its loyal readers, MANGA BAR is organizing special events to enhance the reading experience for users. Over the past year, MANGA BAR has continuously introduced brand new series each week, showcasing a diverse range of captivating content across numerous genres.

In a bid to discover and nurture fresh talent, both companies are committed to expanding the depth and breadth of their offerings. Additionally, starting December 1, 2025, readers will have access to enjoy their favorite works even more casually through the "Wait For ¥0" feature. To spread the charm of manga to a wider audience, Kakao Piccoma and KADOKAWA are focusing on not only distributing original works but also discovering and fostering new talents. Their ambition is to craft series that resonate with audiences globally, aiming for megahit status. The evolution of MANGA BAR promises to be an exciting journey—stay tuned!

New Series Information

1. Anastasia's Blood Pact
Author: Tow Ubukata & Hikaru Tanaka
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Release Date: December 12, Friday
Synopsis: One hundred years after the Great Demon King’s demise, Anastasia, an employee at the city hall, harbors a secret life as a half-vampire fighting against the malevolent forces known as the 'Minions of Eternal Darkness.' Armed with the treasures of the Great Demon King, she pledges to protect the people!

2. Lazy Witch Spicy
Author: Akanomani & kura
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Release Date: December 19, Friday
Synopsis: Exiled from the royal capital twenty years ago, the witch Spicy encounters a mysterious young knight who requests her assistance in saving the besieged capital. This tale intertwines revenge and national salvation with a quirky beautiful witch and a troubled young boy.

3. The Dog with the Red Paper
Author: RYOUSUKE Time
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Release Date: December 27, Saturday
Synopsis: A picture-perfect family lives in the suburbs—two adults, a cute child, and a dog. However, their idyllic life starts to crumble, as whispered shadows creep in from a small television news segment, slowly pulling the children into darkness.

4. Liquid Sensation Battle
Author: Aneri Maki
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Release Date: January 2, 2026, Friday
Synopsis: In a world where humans endowed with special abilities kill the powerless due to a virus, a protagonist with the ability to nullify powers finds themselves embroiled in a tragic fate as they aim to stop an unending death game.

5. Kitchen at Dawn
Author: Bikkurishita
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Release Date: January 11, 2026, Sunday
Synopsis: Renowned as the number one host, Hitachi encounters an unfamiliar child named Ito, armed with a letter from Hitachi's mother. Forced into cohabitation, Hitachi, who harbors a trauma related to eating in public, slowly begins developing skills in cooking—an odyssey of culinary growth.

6. Holy Sword and Bikini Armor
Author: Fujiyamamaru
Publisher: KADOKAWA
Release Date: January 17, 2026, Saturday
Synopsis: Fiona, a knight loathing indecency, embarks on a quest to save a kingdom steeped in vulgarity by taking down the Demon King's army. However, the legendary sword is linked with her ally Rupi’s “most delicate part,” leading to painful consequences every time she attacks! To win, she'll need to boost his spirits—something she utterly detests!

MANGA BAR 1st Anniversary Special Event

Event Period: December 17, Wednesday - December 31, Wednesday
Event Details: During this period, enjoy MANGA BAR works at discounted rates using the "Wait For ¥0" and "¥0+ coupons," also allowing players to earn coins by viewing select works.

Take advantage of this special opportunity to immerse yourself in MANGA BAR offerings on Piccoma like never before!

About Piccoma

Piccoma allows users to access popular manga and novels, as well as original works for free—by simply waiting, one can read a new episode per single work daily. Launched on April 20, 2016, the Piccoma app has surpassed 50 million downloads as of March 2025.