Kirby's First English Manga is a Best-Of Collection Called KIRBY MANGA MANIA

Kirby is the most iconic pink puffball that I can think of in video games. Now, the adorable and fearsome character is getting their first English manga in Kirby Manga Mania from VIZ Media. This will be a collection of manga chapters across Kirby’s 25-volume manga series by Hirokazu Hikawa with a new chapter of adventure and more. It is sure to be an interesting read.

Kirby joins iconic arch-frenemy King Dedede and other characters Dark Matter, Jukid, Gooey, Chef Kawasaki, and more to venture out into the picturesque world of Dream Land. Get stuck in a haunted hotel with Kirby, save King Dedede from a toy transformation, or get a glimpse of Dream Land in the 22nd century—just take a deep breath and hop in!

Talking about the new collection, Hikawa said:

This is my first best-of collection. I selected the funniest stories out of the Kirby manga series’ 25-volume run. I also drew the series’ first brand-new chapter in 11 years, as well as some bonus comics. I hope you’ll enjoy those too.

Now, I’m excited because I love Kirby, but I am a little worried as well. I don’t think that best-of collections are a great introduction to a series. I look back at Super Mario Manga Mania which was a similar product and it wasn’t that fun because everything seemed to be lacking context. That’s just me, though. Are you excited for Kirby Manga Mania? The manga will release on June 8.