KADOKAWA announces new manga and JESSICA essay releases

KADOKAWA has announced two upcoming book releases. On August 27, 2026, the company will release the first volume of the manga series ‘The Villainess Overlord: Reincarnated with a Body of 245cm and 210kg, So I Will Be Unrivaled’, based on the work by Sarek Reki and illustrated by Renko Denko.

Additionally, JESSICA, a member of the popular creator unit ‘Zero Puri’ (Gozen 0-ji no Princess), will release her first essay titled ‘The Path I Chose is Definitely the Right One’ on October 26, 2026. The book covers her personal journey, from her background as a dancer and choreographer to her experiences as a social media influencer with over 7.2 million followers. A publication commemorative event is scheduled for November 1, 2026, at the KADOKAWA Fujimi Building.