Young Animal No. 11 Goes on Sale May 22, Featuring an Animal Human Special One-Shot

Hakusensha Co., Ltd. (head office: Chiyoda, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Yasufumi Takagi) will release Young Animal No. 11 on Friday, May 22.

Young men’s manga magazine Young Animal

Publisher-supplied artwork from the linked magazine coverage.

Young Animal 2026 No. 11

Cover, Opening Gravure and Supplement: Ina Ebara

Opening gravure: Ina Ebara (Photography: Shinichiro Koike)

A natural smile conceals a certain glossy allure. A full bust line and graceful curves. Softness and boldness intersect in this captivating “spring Ina.”

Special Supplement: Ina Ebara Double-Sided Clear File

The Shiunji Family Children, whose latest Volume 10 goes on sale June 17, appears in opening color pages.

The Shiunji Family Children (Reiji Miyajima, with art assistance by Reiji Yukino) appears in opening color pages.

Opening color pages: The Shiunji Family Children (Reiji Miyajima, with art assistance by Reiji Yukino)

The Shiunji family is driven further into a corner by the world. Can Arata save his brothers and sisters?

Animal Human Special One-Shot by Takuya Okada

Special one-shot: Animal Human (Takuya Okada)

Prominent figures from all walks of life are left aghast. Next, a supremely scream-inducing horror one-shot about fish will be delivered.

The fourth volume of the forbidden, nightmarish Reverse Animal Thriller goes on sale Friday, May 29.

Young Animal Comics: Animal Human Vol. 4 (Takuya Okada)

Animal Human Vol. 4

  • Author: Takuya Okada
  • ISBN: 9784592166153
  • Series: Young Animal Comics
  • Price: ¥759 (¥690 plus 10% tax)
  • Release date: May 29, 2026

In this world, humans are ruled by animals and raised as delicious food. In a world where “the strong devour the weak” is the only rule, Chika, a lamb and predator, and Marf, a human and prey, meet.

What answer will the two reach in this cruel world? And the power hidden within Chika the lamb drives the beasts’ hearts wild.

The fourth act of a trauma-inducing, excessively provocative reverse fable that bares its fangs at modern society’s sleepy ethics.

Hong Kong Twilight Night Tales, a Special One-Shot by Waka Takase, Makes Its YA Debut

Special one-shot: Hong Kong Twilight Night Tales (Waka Takase)

In Hong Kong, where she travelled after becoming tired of work, she meets an older sister who possesses a beautiful yet bewitching charm.

Latest Chapter of Jirai Glico Is Included

Jirai Glico (manga by Akira Akatsuki; original work by Yugo Aozaki, Jirai Glico, published by KADOKAWA) is included.

Jirai Glico (Manga: Akira Akatsuki / Original work: Yugo Aozaki, Jirai Glico, published by KADOKAWA)

The latest Volume 4 goes on sale Friday, May 29.

Young Animal Comics: Jirai Glico Vol. 4 (Manga: Akira Akatsuki / Original work: Yugo Aozaki, Jirai Glico, published by KADOKAWA)

Jirai Glico Vol. 4

  • Author: Manga by Akira Akatsuki; original work by Yugo Aozaki (Jirai Glico, published by KADOKAWA)
  • ISBN: 9784592165002
  • Series: Young Animal Comics
  • Price: ¥759 (¥690 plus 10% tax)
  • Release date: May 29, 2026

To increase the S Chips he has on hand ahead of his match with Esora, Mato decides first to battle members of the Hoshikoshi High School student council. At the designated park, the other side proposes an original game called Daruma-san ga Kazoeta, an adaptation of Daruma-san ga Koronda.

But this game has a trap that will catch anyone seeing it for the first time.

Nagatacho Aliens Appears with Color Pages

Nagatacho Aliens (manga by Yukinori Natsukawa; original work by Ruru Takano) appears with color pages.

Nagatacho Aliens with color pages (Manga: Yukinori Natsukawa / Original work: Ruru Takano)

The aim of politician Chiharu Kasagami becomes clear. What will Hayato do when he hears it?

Closing Gravure: Nao Minami

Closing gravure: Nao Minami (Photography: Sho Higurashi)

Nao makes her first appearance, with a delicate charm that makes you want to protect her and a somehow captivating transparency. The magic in the dimple on one cheek gently captures your heart and will not let go.

Young Animal 2026 No. 11

  • Release date: Friday, May 22, 2026
  • Format: B5
  • Price: ¥530, tax included
  • Young Animal goes on sale on the second and fourth Friday of every month.

Company Profile

  • Company: Hakusensha Co., Ltd.
  • Address: 2-2-2 Kanda-Awajicho, Chiyoda, Tokyo
  • Representative: President and Representative Director Yasufumi Takagi
  • Established: December 1, 1973
  • Website: https://www.hakusensha.co.jp/
  • Business: Magazines, books, comics, paperbacks, picture books, apps, e-books, and more

Source: PR TIMES