San-ei Publishing (headquarters in Shinjuku, Tokyo; President: Kenji Suzuki) will begin publishing "Dokaben" starting January 5, 2026 (Monday).
"Dokaben" is a monumental authentic baseball manga drawn by Shinji Mizushima, a master of the baseball manga genre.
After 55 years since the series began serialization, the publication of the complete series has been decided.
For this publication, the original manuscripts have been carefully re-scanned.
By recreating the page divisions from the original serialization in shonen magazines, readers can enjoy the original panel layouts and page-turning excitement of the serialized version.
Volumes 1 and 2 will be released simultaneously in January.
From February onward, two volumes will be published simultaneously each month, with all 24 volumes to be released over the course of one year!
"Dokaben" is truly the originator of authentic baseball manga.
Not only fans of Shinji Mizushima and baseball manga, but also the generation who enjoyed "Dokaben" in their youth will be able to enjoy it with nostalgia!
In 2026, be sure to savor the many intense games that unfold in "Dokaben" and the story of rivals from powerful schools who stake their youth on baseball!
Overview
Title: Dokaben
Release Date: January 5, 2026 (Monday) to December 2026
Total Volumes: 24 volumes
Publication Format: 2 volumes released simultaneously each month
Distribution: Bookstores
Format: B6, saddle stitched
Price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
