Kana Licenses Three New Manga Series for English Readers

Abrams ComicArts' Kana imprint has announced the licensing of three new manga titles for English-speaking audiences, expanding their growing catalog of translated works.

The newly licensed titles include Hideout, Bye-Bye Beanbag, and The Gentleman, the Cat, and the Tearoom. While specific details about storylines and creators weren't provided for the first two titles, The Gentleman, the Cat, and the Tearoom promises to be an intriguing addition to Kana's lineup based on its distinctive title alone.

In addition to these manga series, Kana has also secured the rights to Chiharu Yumenouchi's How to Draw Chibi guidebook. This instructional book will likely appeal to aspiring artists and manga fans interested in learning the techniques behind drawing chibi-style characters - those adorable, super-deformed character designs popular in anime and manga.

Kana, as part of Abrams ComicArts, has been steadily building its reputation as a publisher committed to bringing diverse manga titles to Western readers. Their catalog often includes both popular series and hidden gems that might otherwise remain unavailable to English-speaking fans.

While release dates and additional details about these new licenses haven't been announced yet, manga enthusiasts can look forward to more information in the coming months. The variety in these new acquisitions - from what appears to be slice-of-life stories to instructional content - shows Kana's commitment to offering something for every type of manga reader.