AlphaPolis Debuts in North American Print with Three Isekai, Villainess Series

AlphaPolis Debuts in North American Print with Three Fan-Favorite Isekai and Villainess Series

The Japanese Publisher Behind a Reader-Driven Discovery Model Brings Three Anime-Adapted Hits to North American Print for the First Time

LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 28, 2026 — AlphaPolis Co., Ltd. today announced its North American print debut, bringing three of its most popular manga titles, later developed into hit anime adaptations, to English-language readers in paperback. The releases will come in waves throughout the summer and fall of 2026, with Volume 1 reaching shelves on July 28, Volume 2 on August 11, and Volume 3 on October 13. The launch spans two of the genres driving North American manga demand, isekai and villainess fantasy, and marks the first time AlphaPolis is publishing its own print editions in the region. The print launch joins existing digital editions on Kindle and the Alpha manga app, and anime adaptations of all three series streaming internationally on Crunchyroll.

The three debut series, Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time, A Gatherer's Adventure in Isekai, and May I Ask for One Final Thing?, share a common origin: each began as a web novel posted by an amateur creator to the AlphaPolis platform, rose through reader support into print and manga serialization, and went on to a television anime adaptation. Together, the three series have nearly 6 million copies in circulation in Japan.

AlphaPolis has built a distinctive publishing model that discovers new talent based on reader support and develops works into books, manga, and anime. Creators post original fiction and manga to its platform, and the most popular titles are commercialized into print books, e-books, and anime. The result is a catalog shaped by readers, and a model that has made AlphaPolis a gateway for new talent, with particular depth in genres outside the shonen-action mainstream.

"Since 2000, AlphaPolis has been a gateway for new talent, a place where a story posted by an unknown creator can find its readers, and when those readers champion it, go on to print, manga, and in some cases anime,” said AlphaPolis President and CEO, Yusuke Kajimoto. “All three of these series came up that exact way, which is what makes AlphaPolis different, and it is the story we most want to bring to North America. Fans here have told us they don't just want to read the series they love, they want to own them, and a well-made book is how a favorite earns its place on the shelf."

Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time
Manga by Tarō 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 Ōtori
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.

This launch marks the beginning of AlphaPolis's presence in North American print, with more titles from its catalog to follow. The three paperbacks are available at https://www.alpha-manga.com/printbook, and readers can also explore these titles and many more digitally at https://www.alpha-manga.com/, AlphaPolis's official manga reader app. Follow AlphaPolis on X (@alpha_manga_app), Instagram (@alpha_manga_official), Facebook, and YouTube for new releases, cover reveals, and announcements as the lineup expands.

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.