COSMOS Earns Recognition at the Next Manga Awards

The Next Manga Awards 2025 saw fierce competition across categories, but COSMOS proved its rising star power by securing second place in the Print category. While Ichi the Witch claimed the top spot, COSMOS’s strong ranking reflects the series’ expanding fanbase and its gripping storytelling.

To celebrate the honor, two new trailers have been released. The first shines a spotlight on the intense action and mysterious world of COSMOS, while the second promotes the arrival of the seventh collected volume.

A Rising Sci-Fi Phenomenon

COSMOS began serialization in Shogakukan’s Monthly Sunday Gene-X in April 2023 and has quickly become one of the most talked-about new manga series in recent years. With seven volumes already published, the series continues to gain momentum in Japan and internationally. VIZ Media handles the English release, making it accessible to a growing global audience.

The story follows Kaede, a high school student whose search for a missing classmate uncovers shocking truths about aliens living in disguise among humans. His discovery thrusts him into battles involving hidden spaceships, alien conspiracies, and life-changing encounters with unexpected allies and enemies. Blending science fiction, suspense, and action, COSMOS offers a fresh and thrilling take on the alien invasion narrative.

Expanding Reach and Popularity

The release of the new trailers not only celebrates COSMOS’s award recognition but also continues to expand its reach by drawing in new readers curious about its mix of sci-fi intensity and human drama. The latest volume release ensures fans can stay hooked on the unfolding mystery while newcomers have a chance to catch up with the action-packed series.

With its strong showing at the Next Manga Awards and growing international readership, COSMOS is on track to become one of the defining sci-fi manga of the decade.

 

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