BoxLunch is a chain of novelty and gift retail stores owned by Hot Topic. These novelty items and gifts include a whole range of anime-themed merchandise, ranging from apparel to even whole manga volumes. Thus, you can imagine why BoxLunch would want to expand its list of anime wares, which is where we come to the subject of today’s story.
BoxLunch is proud to announce a partnership with MAG.NET in order to launch a brand new manga collection. This manga collection will be a curated selection of merch from four popular manga titles. The merch includes “exclusively designed T-shirts, hats and officially licensed manga volumes.” The merch will be available in “immersive shop-in-shop build-out” in 10 select stores across the U.S.. However, they will also be available in all BoxLunch stores and on their online store in case you can’t make it there. All of this merch will launch sometime in January 2026, so you won’t have long to wait.
As for which manga series are getting the BoxLunch launch? Well, you can read the details of the relevant manga below:
BoxLunch Manga Collection Manga
- Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
Created by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (2020–present) subverts classic fantasy tropes by exploring life after the hero’s journey. It has won major awards like the 2021 Manga Taisho and became a global hit with its 2023 anime adaptation, resonating deeply with fans drawn to its emotional depth and introspective storytelling. - Inuyasha
Also created by Takahashi, Inuyasha (1996–2008) spans 56 volumes and blends fantasy, romance, action, and Japanese folklore into a global shōnen phenomenon that captivated audiences worldwide through its long-running anime, multiple films, and sequel series Yashahime. - Ranma ½
A trailblazer of late ’80s and early ’90s manga, Ranma ½—created by legendary mangaka Rumiko Takahashi — blended martial arts, comedy, and gender-bending themes in a way that was far ahead of its time, becoming a cult favorite through its anime adaptation and playing a pivotal role in introducing Western audiences to Japanese pop culture. - Uzumaki
Created by horror manga master Junji Ito, Uzumaki (1998–1999) is a cult classic that delivers surreal, haunting visuals and deeply unsettling psychological horror across three volumes—gaining massive popularity in the West and continuing to grow in relevance with a highly anticipated anime adaptation on the horizon.
BoxLunch Mystery Manga Collection Coming Soon in January 2026
Alas, we have no images of what it is that BoxLunch and MAG.NET plan to sell as part of this new collection. All we know is the manga series involved and that’s it, so we can’t really form any opinions on it yet. Guess we’ll just have to wait for either of them to give us more info on this upcoming collection at a later date.
What do you all think? Are you eager to find out exactly what BoxLunch has in store for us in this manga collection? Tell us your thoughts in the comments section below.
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