FISHGOD Release 2026: Upcoming Dates, Characters & What to Expect
Chlona is a manga creator, logo designer, and music composer based in Osaka, and FISHGOD is the project that brought all of those instincts together in one place. Originally self-serialized on LINE Manga from July 2022, the series has been building a dedicated international readership through its pop-art visual style and a revenge action premise that doesn't waste time getting to the point. Manga Mavericks Books picked it up for North American distribution, with the digital edition already available and a confirmed print release coming in June 2026. The genre sits at the intersection of action and horror, rated 13+, and the aesthetic is unlike anything else currently running. This article covers everything officially confirmed for 2026 and will be updated as new announcements come through.
About FISHGOD
FISHGOD launched on LINE Manga in July 2022, created entirely by Chlona, who handles art, story, and visual identity. The English edition is published by Manga Mavericks Books, with Volume 1 already available digitally since January 2026 and a print edition confirmed for June 9, 2026. The Japanese original currently stands at three volumes.
The series sits in a genre of its own: pop-art revenge action with a horror creature premise that's immediately striking on the page. The Kaigyo, bizarre fish that walk on land, eat concrete, and tear through buildings, are the engine the whole story runs on. It's rated 13+ but doesn't pull its punches on the violence or the atmosphere. For readers who have been looking for something that looks nothing like mainstream manga, FISHGOD is the answer. You can start with the digital Volume 1 through Manga Mavericks' official store right now.
Main Characters in FISHGOD
The series centers on two protagonists operating in a world defined by its monsters.
Jaytle Nish
A professional Kaigyo exterminator with a personal reason to hunt. He watched the creatures kill his parents a decade before the story begins, which means every job is both a profession and a continuation of something that started long before he was old enough to fight back. He's competent and driven, without the kind of showy attitude that often comes with revenge-focused protagonists.
The Mysterious Woman
Jaytle's partner and the series' most unusual element: she can consume the Kaigyo, which are poisonous to ordinary humans. Her backstory and true nature are among the central mysteries of the series, and Chlona is careful not to over-explain her too quickly. She's the wild card the story keeps in its back pocket, and the dynamic between her and Jaytle is what keeps the series compelling beyond its premise.
The Kaigyo
Not characters in the traditional sense, but worth treating as one. These fish that walk on land, consume concrete, and demolish buildings are the animating threat of the entire series. Each variety has different behaviors and dangers, and Chlona's pop-art design language makes them visually memorable in a way that generic monster design rarely achieves. The world of FISHGOD is defined by what the Kaigyo have done to it.
FISHGOD Story Overview
The world of FISHGOD has been reshaped by the Kaigyo, fish that abandoned the water and learned to walk, eat, and destroy on land. Cities bear the damage. Certain professionals, exterminators, make a living hunting them. Jaytle Nish is one of those exterminators, but his reasons are personal: the Kaigyo killed his parents in front of him when he was a child, and every hunt since then has been working toward something beyond a paycheck.
When he partners with a woman who can actually eat the creatures without dying from the poison, the dynamic shifts. She's the key to understanding things about the Kaigyo that nobody else has been close enough to learn. A shadowy cult operating in the background suggests that the Kaigyo situation is more organized than a random infestation, and FISHGOD's plot is working toward something larger than its opening chapters suggest. It's right for readers who want action and atmosphere with a visual style that earns its pop-art credentials on every page.
FISHGOD Release Date 2026: What's Coming Next
The digital Volume 1 of the English edition released in January 2026 through Manga Mavericks. The print version is the confirmed upcoming release.
No English Volume 2 release date has been announced as of May 2026. The Japanese original stands at three volumes, so there's more material in the pipeline. This page will be updated as Manga Mavericks confirms future English release dates.
Your Questions About FISHGOD, Answered
When is the next FISHGOD release in 2026?
The FISHGOD Vol. 1 English print edition releases June 9, 2026 through Manga Mavericks Books. No English Volume 2 date has been announced yet.
Where can I read FISHGOD right now?
The English digital Volume 1 is available now through the Manga Mavericks Books store. The Japanese original (3 volumes) is available on LINE Manga. The print Vol. 1 in English releases June 9, 2026.
How many volumes does FISHGOD have?
The Japanese original has 3 volumes as of mid-2025. The English edition has 1 volume available digitally, with the print edition confirmed for June 9, 2026.
Is there an anime adaptation of FISHGOD?
No anime adaptation has been announced as of May 2026. The series is currently manga-only.
Where can I find official FISHGOD merchandise?
Shop the full collection at Otaku Japan Store, with worldwide shipping on all orders.
June 9 is the date to have on your radar if you've been waiting for the print edition. The Japanese volumes ahead of the English release suggest a healthy pipeline for future translations. Bookmark this page for updates, and check the FISHGOD merch collection if you want to carry the series' aesthetic with you before the print drops.