Asobi Asobase, Vampire BL Lead Dark Horse's Blockbuster October Manga & Comics Lineup

Dark Horse's October 2026 solicitations just dropped, and manga fans have a lot to cheer about. This isn't just another batch of comics; it's a bold statement about Dark Horse's growing commitment to Japanese titles, with two major omnibuses leading the charge alongside a stacked Western comics slate.

First up, the delightfully unhinged Asobi Asobase is finally getting its first omnibus. This collects the original Japanese volumes 1-3 (and part of 4) into a single, massive 564-page trade paperback. Anime fans know the surreal comedy and absurd antics of Hanako, Olivia, and Kasumi from the popular adaptation, and now they can dive into their unique "club" and strange school games in print. This is pure chaotic gold.

For those craving something spicier, Hiromasa Okujima's "Ranmaru Mori is the Lustful Vampire of the Bathhouse" makes its debut. This boys love (BL) manga, already adapted into a Japanese anime and a Netflix series, follows 450-year-old vampire Ranmaru Mori. He's lustfully set his sights on the bathhouse heir, Rihito, in a hilariously twisted pursuit for virgin blood. It's an odd, heartfelt, and genuinely funny series. And rounding out the manga corner, Wataru Nadatani, known for Cat + Gamer, returns with Cat + Crazy. This sincere, silly look at cat adoration and feline mysteries promises more heartwarming antics from a Harvey Award-nominated creator.