Summer is just around the corner, which means Viz Media has plenty of reading material for those sunny days on the beach, in a park or keeping cool inside. These new titles start appearing on bookstore shelves in June.

Chainsaw Man volume five

Written and illustrated by Tatsuki Fujimoto
Release date: June 1, 2021
LIt’s Chainsaw vs. Sword as the bloody battle for Denji’s heart heats up. Denji is going to have to pull out all the stops against this crafty opponent. And when the dust settles, how will Special Division 4 move on from their losses?

Demon Slayer volume 22

Written and illustrated by Koyoharu Gotouge
Release date: June 1, 2021
After centuries of preparation and training, the Demon Slayer Corps has come face-to-face with their nemesis, Muzan Kibutsuji. It is a desperate battle and several Demon Slayers have already been killed. Tanjiro himself has engaged Muzan, and, despite giving it everything he has, is taken out of the fight! Although severely injured and near death, he sees a vision of his ancestor that may hold the key to finally destroying Muzan! Can Tanjiro recover enough strength to fight Muzan to the finish?

Jujutsu Kaisen volume 10

Written and illustrated by Gege Akutami
Release date: June 1, 2021
In order to regain use of his crippled body, Kokichi Muta, otherwise known as Mechamaru, has been acting as an informant for the cursed spirits. He’s prepared for the betrayal when he’s thrust into a battle to the death against Mahito, but is knowing his enemy enough against a cursed spirit whose powers keep growing exponentially?

My Hero Academia volume 28

Written and illustrated by Kohei Horikoshi
Release date: June 1, 2021
The all-out war against the Paranormal Liberation Front continues at the hospital and the mountain villa! Mirko desperately battles High-Ends in order to reach Tomura’s stasis tank, knowing exactly how much is at stake if she fails. At the PLF hideout, Dabi is determined to roast Hawks, but Tokoyami isn’t about to let his mentor fall. Meanwhile, while helping to evacuate the city, Midoriya senses an ominous presence in the hospital… With things going from bad to worse, and the heroes’ forces battered and stretched thin, Midoriya realizes the time has come for him to join the fight, even if it may be his last.

ONE Punch Man volume 22

Written by ONE and illustrated by Yusuke Murata
Release date: June 1, 2021
Child Emperor uses his trump card, the robotic Brave Giant, to fight against the reincarnated Phoenix Man. However, his enemy easily counters this last-ditch attempt, brushing Brave Giant off as a mere toy. When Phoenix Man then evolves into an even stronger monster, Child Emperor’s conviction is shaken. Does this spell the end for the clever child hero?

Yakuza Lover volume one

Written and illustrated by Nozomi Mino
Release date: June 1, 2021
When college student Yuri is attacked at a party, she’s saved by Toshiomi Oya, the underboss of a yakuza syndicate. She convinces herself that she’s not in the market for a bad boy type. But when they meet again, she finds herself drawn to him—kicking off a steamy and dangerous love affair that threatens to consume her body and soul.

Kirby Manga Mania volume one

Written and illustrated by Hirokazu Hikawa
Release date: June 8, 2021
Jump into Dream Land with Kirby and gobble up some fun! Everyone’s favorite pink puff teams up with his friends to keep arch-frenemy King Dedede in line. Fans of all ages can enjoy this collection of classic Kirby comics—just take a deep breath and hop on in!

Komi Can’t Communicate volume 13

Written and illustrated by Tomohito Oda
Release date: June 8, 2021
Komi’s family is hosting a guest, and the standoffish Rei is really putting Komi’s friendship skills to the test! But Komi sees a bit of her old loneliness in the child and won’t give up on making a connection, even if she has to chase Rei all over town to do it!

Pokémon Adventures: Collector’s Edition volume 8

Written by Hidenori Kusaka and illustrated by Satoshi Yamamoto
Release date: June 8, 2021
The finale of the Ruby & Sapphire arc crescendos with a battle between Legendary Pokémon Kyogre and Groudon! And, in the new FireRed & LeafGreen arc, Green’s long-lost parents have been sucked into a vortex created by a mysterious Pokémon! Red and Blue want to help, but first they must improve their battle skills.

Spy x Family volume five

Written and illustrated by Tatsuya Endo
Release date: June 8, 2021
Anya Forger has been trying her best to befriend Damian Desmond, the son of the powerful Ostanian political leader Donovan Desmond, but her attempts have been constantly rebuffed. Despite the setbacks, Anya is determined to gain access to the Desmonds’ inner circle and even devises a new plan—acing her midterm exams to earn stella stars!

World Piece volume one

Written by Josh Tierney and illustrated by Agroshka
Release date: June 8, 2021
Lucas Densen has earned his easygoing high school reputation through hard work and optimism. Life seems to be smooth sailing for this basketball-playing stargazer until an alien artifact shrinks the world, along with everything Lucas loves. What awaits him in this new realm where worlds are the size of your palm, and can he find out how to restore the Earth?

Blue Flag volume eight

Written and illustrated by KAITO
Release date: June 15, 2021
Toma and Futaba have their first sit-down talk after the big fight at school. Meanwhile, Taichi struggles with the problems that have been dumped in his lap by his friend’s choices, and he ends up distancing himself from Toma. Then, one day, Toma stops coming to school. Everyone chooses their futures, and time marches on. Don’t miss the heartfelt conclusion of Blue Flag!

Fist of the North Star volume one

Written by Buronson and illustrated by Tetsuo Hara
Release date: June 15, 2021
One day, a wanderer appears out of the wasteland to bring justice to the guilty and hope to the people—a warrior named Ken, a man who bears seven scars upon his chest and holds the secret of a mysterious martial art known as Hokuto Shinken, the Divine Fist of the North Star!

RWBY: The Official Manga volume three

Written and illustrated by Bunta Kinamim; based on the series created by Monty Oum
Release date: June 15, 2021
Roman Torchwick’s plans have been laid bare, and now it’s up to Team RWBY to save the day! Ruby is ready to protect the people of Remnant from Torchwick’s machinations, and Weiss, Blake and Yang are right by her side. The final volume is here, and Torchwick doesn’t stand a chance!

Source: Viz Media press release

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