Is there a release date for the Omori manga?
As of the current writing, there is no confirmed release date for the Omori manga adaptation.
The official Twitter account of the Omori game recently announced that it would be receiving a manga adaptation. The manga will be serialized in Kodansha’s seinen magazine, Monthly Afternoon, with illustrations done by the up-and-coming artist Nui Konoito. The announcement tweet includes an illustration by Konoito, which you can view below.
an OMORI manga adaption will be serialized in Kodansha’s seinen magazine, Monthly Afternoon, illustrated by Nui Konoito-san [此糸 縫（このいと ぬい）]. the manga will be made for both longtime fans of the game and for a new audience experiencing the story for the first time. pic.twitter.com/HUP2SfWMuf
— OMORI (@OMORI_GAME) November 22, 2023
Stay tuned for further updates regarding the manga’s release date.
Where to Read the Omori Manga Online
As of the writing of this article, there is no information available on where you can read the Omori manga online. However, since we know Kodansha is publishing the manga, it’s possible that the manga will eventually be available for reading on Kodansha’s online reading platform.
You can sign up for free to become a Kodansha reader, which will offer you additional benefits. Some of the perks include extra free chapters, manga previews, owning your digital manga library to track what you’re reading, and an easier way to purchase manga directly from Kodansha.
Omori is a role-playing game released in 2020 by Omocat, an independent studio. The game is based on the director’s (also known as Omocat) webcomic series of the same name. Players control a teenager, Sunny, and his dream world alter ego named Omori. The indie video game received positive acclaim from various game publications, earning high ratings.
The game tackles various psychological concepts such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. Those interested in playing the game should check the trigger warnings.
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