A new month, a selection of Manga releases from Panini, and this month five new titles have been released including new volumes for Jeanette the Genius, Kingdom Hearts and The Daily Life of a Middle Aged Online Shopper in Another World as well as a brand new release in the form of Stich! Best Food Forever. All of the books are now available from retailers including Amazon, HMV and Waterstones.
A breakdown of these new releases can be found below:
Jeanette the Genius: Defying My Evil Stepmother by Starting a Business with My Ride-Or-Die Fiance! – Volume 3
Release Date: 3rd February 2026 | SRP: £9.99
Original Work: Miyako Miyano | Manga: Nanari | Character design: Hayase Jyun
ISBN: 9781804913062
[Amazon UK | Panini | Waterstones]
Synopsis: The smash-hit romantic comedy about a super-positive business lady and her doting, but secretly scheming, fiancé! In this third volume, Jeanette finds herself caught up in a scandal surrounding counterfeit versions of a new luxury silkcloth. But thanks to her sharp observation skills and calm judgement, she manages to navigate the crisis unscathed. Meanwhile, her scheming stepmother, now backed into a corner, decides to auction off something deeply precious to Jeanette… At the same time, her fiancé Claus’ over-the-top affection only grows stronger. Jeanette’s heart – and her patience – are in for a wild ride!
Kingdom Hearts – Volume 3
Release Date: 3rd February 2026 | SRP: £9.99
Manga by Shiro Amano
ISBN: 9781804913451
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Synopsis: It’s an ocean theme for Sora and company in volume 3 of Kingdom Hearts! After their ship is swallowed by Monstro, the travellers help Geppetto and Pinocchio fend off some Heartless and escape from inside the giant whale. After that, it’s a trip under the sea – to a place that already has its own ‘keyblade’, which Ursula tells Ariel is her ticket to other worlds. Then, onboard Captain Hook’s pirate ship, Sora and Riku have different ideas on what lengths to go to save Kairi. When it comes to dealing with the Heartless, let your conscience be your guide, and don’t forget the pixie dust!
Stitch! Best Food Forever
Release Date: 3rd February 2026 | SRP: £9.99
Written by: Tom Mason | Art by: Nao Kodaka
ISBN: 9781804913802
[Amazon UK | Panini | Waterstones]
Synopsis: A new collection of 10 original manga stories featuring Stitch! The blue menace is hungry for more! Stitch returns to Izayoi Island and reunites with his friend Yuna, who teaches him the joy of good food and even better friends. But whenever this little alien comes to town, it’s always a recipe for disaster. Stitch and friends will face dangers – and flavours – of gigantic proportions! Mayhem has never tasted so good!
The 100th Time’s The Charm: She Was Executed 99 Times, So How Did She Unlock “Super Love” Mode – Volume 3
Release Date: 3rd February 2026 | SRP: £9.99
Author: Yuji Yuji | Manga: Roharu Kai | Character design: Nami Hidaka
ISBN: 9781804913093
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Synopsis: The Lione Empire and the Heavenrose Kingdom are on the brink of war, and there’s only one way to stop it: recapturing the sower of discord, Saint Debonaire! This mission brings Alphina to the capital of Heavenrose, where the Saint has taken refuge. There, she makes contact with an underground insurgent organisation called Mordeus Scythe – and it turns out their leader is her former fiance’s right-hand man and the empire’s most brilliant mind, Kithling! Having secured a face-to-face meeting with the Saint, Alphina recruits Kithling and her beloved little brother, Carl, for the final showdown!
The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World – Volume 4
Release Date: 3rd February 2026 | SRP: £9.99
Author: Hifumi Asakura | Manga: Umiharu | Character design: Yamakawa
ISBN: 9781804913796
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Synopsis: Gourmet food, hot baths, and soft silky beds! Kenichi’s slow life dreams finally seem to be coming true, but there’s trouble brewing with a new addition to the gang – a beautiful beastgirl bodyguard named Nyamena, who brings out some serious jealousy issues in Myare!
Now, with Primula’s business booming, and Kenichi making more easy money from a spot of mining, the time has come for them to really explore the adventuring life. But as they head to a nearby dungeon, they soon discover treasure hunting isn’t as easy as they thought it would be, when they run into a nest of giant spiders!
The adventure levels up in this fourth volume of the hit series about chasing the slow life in another world!
All of the titles listed above were released on the 3rd February 2026 with an SRP of £9.99, and can now be purchased both online and in store at retailers such as Forbidden Planet and HMV.
