AlphaPolis has announced its first English-language print manga releases in North America, bringing three of its popular series to paperback for the first time.
The lineup includes Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time, A Gatherer’s Adventure in Isekai, and May I Ask for One Final Thing?. Volume 1 will be released on July 28, followed by Volume 2 on August 11, and Volume 3 on October 13, 2026.
Originally published as web novels on the AlphaPolis platform, all three series were later adapted into manga and television anime. Together, they have nearly 6 million copies in circulation in Japan and are currently streaming on Crunchyroll, while digital editions are available on Kindle and the Alpha Manga app.
AlphaPolis says the launch reflects its publishing model, where reader-supported web novels are developed into books, manga, and anime. According to President and CEO Yusuke Kajimoto, the company hopes to give North American fans the opportunity to own physical editions of the series they enjoy.
Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time
Manga by Taro Sasakama, Original Story by Kogitsunemaru.
Takumi Iruma, although not a hero, got caught up in a hero summoning spell and was reborn in
another world. As an apology for getting him involved, a goddess of this world agreed to grant him any skill he wanted! He was hoping to use a humble crafting skill to live a peaceful and modest life in this other world, without having to battle anyone… but the Alchemy skill he was granted turned out to be the most powerful skill with the ability to create anything from a holy sword to a flying ship! With the cheat-level skills he acquires by chance, he makes a lot of money in business and is unbeatable in battles! The long-awaited first volume of this comical and heartwarming “isekai” tale of the strongest alchemist is finally here!
The series won a Readers’ Award at the 10th AlphaPolis Fantasy Novel Awards, and its anime adaptation aired in January 2025, with a second season in production.
A Gatherer’s Adventure in Isekai
Manga by Tomozo, Original Story by Masuo Kinoko
Takeru Kamishiro is an average guy who’s declared dead by a fishy-looking god and reincarnated in the sword-and-sorcery world of Madeus. To give him a head start in this realm, he’s given enhanced physical strength, tons of magic force, and “Search,” which helps him discover valuable items and materials. Huge adventure awaits for Takeru, and he’s even got a cute partner to share the good times with! It’s the first volume of this popular, heartwarming fantasy!
The anime adaptation aired its 12-episode run beginning in September 2025.
May I Ask for One Final Thing?
Manga by Sora Hoonoki, original story by Nana Otori
One night at a ball, Scarlet is suddenly told by the second prince, Kyle, that their engagement is annulled. At the same time, she’s accused of baseless crimes and denounced as a “villainess” by many members of nobility. Scarlet has had to put up with the prince’s nonsense for years, but she’s had enough. And so, she makes one last request: “May I send you and the rest of these
pigs flying?”
The anime adaptation began airing in October 2025.
About AlphaPolis:
AlphaPolis Co., Ltd. is a Japanese publisher built on a platform-to-print model. Since 2000, it has operated a web platform where creators post original novels and manga, discovering and commercializing the most popular works into print books, e-books, and anime adaptations. With particular strength in isekai, fantasy, and villainess stories, AlphaPolis is positioned as a gateway for new talent and a home for genres beyond the shonen-action mainstream.
Source: Press Release
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