Sukeban Deka is set to receive its first official English release this fall, with the original manga available exclusively on the Omoi: Manga Reader app. The 1986 live-action series Sukeban Deka III recently marked its 40th anniversary with a cast reunion Blu-ray event.
Shinji Wada's Delinquent Detective: Sukeban Deka will be published in English for the first time this fall. Omoi announced the license at its Otakon 2026 industry panel, with the shojo crime thriller available exclusively on the Omoi: Manga Reader app through the Omoi Premium subscription. The original manga ran in Hakusensha's Hana to Yume magazine from 1976 to 1982 and has inspired multiple live-action series and films, a 1991 video anime, and a 2006 live-action film.
The announcement follows Omoi's earlier license of The Sword of Paros and accompanies plans to add 54 Kodansha titles to its catalog, with early volumes from six titles available now, including After the Rain, Dororo, and Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun. Omoi Premium members receive a 20% discount on all volume purchases.
Separately, the 1986 drama Sukeban Deka III: Shoujo Ninpou Denki marked its 40th anniversary with a Blu-ray release event in Tokyo on July 12. Actresses Yui Asaka, Yuka Onishi, and Yuma Nakamura, who played the Kazama sisters, reunited to provide live commentary on the second episode and shared behind-the-scenes stories about grueling shoots and their lack of acting experience.
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Aug 4
Digital manga publisher Omoi announced at its Otakon 2026 industry panel on Friday that it will release Shinji Wada's Delinquent Detective: Sukeban Deka in English for the first time. The shojo crime thriller will be available exclusively on the Omoi: Manga Reader app this fall, with chapters accessible through the Omoi Premium subscription. The original manga ran in Hakusensha's Hana to Yume magazine from 1976 to 1982, and has inspired multiple live-action series and films, a 1991 video anime, and a 2006 live-action film. Omoi also revealed plans to add 54 Kodansha titles to its catalog, available for volume purchase, with early volumes from six titles available now, including After the Rain, Dororo, and Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun. Omoi Premium members receive a 20% discount on all volume purchases. The announcement marks a significant addition to Omoi's library of classic shojo manga, following its earlier license of The Sword of Paros.
Jul 12
Actresses Yui Asaka, Yuka Onishi, and Yuma Nakamura, who played the Kazama sisters in the 1986 drama Sukeban Deka III: Shoujo Ninpou Denki, reunited in Tokyo on July 12 for a Blu-ray release event. They provided live commentary on the second episode, shared behind-the-scenes stories about grueling shoots and their lack of acting experience, and reflected on the series' legacy 40 years after its original broadcast.