Niconico Manga Unleashes a Winter Wonderland of Free Reads
Dive into a Massive Manga Extravaganza with 100+ Titles, Including Hit Series and Upcoming Anime Adaptations
Niconico Manga, a leading web manga service operated by Dwango Co., Ltd., is set to delight manga enthusiasts with its “Winter Manga Festival: Free Chapter Bonanza Campaign.” Kicking off on December 23, 2025, and running until February 3, 2026, this grand event will feature expanded free chapters for approximately 100 popular manga titles. It’s an unmissable opportunity for readers to immerse themselves in new worlds and revisit beloved stories.
The campaign unfolds in three exciting phases, each introducing a curated selection of titles with an increased number of free chapters. The first phase, running from December 23, 2025, to January 6, 2026, spotlights 40 works. Among them are the much-talked-about girls’ love comedy, Watashi ga Koibito ni Nareru Wake Nai Jan, Muri Muri! (※Muri Janakatta!?) (Watanare), which saw a TV anime adaptation from July to September 2025 and a theatrical release in November. Fans of historical fantasy will also find Orcsen Kingdom History: How a Barbaric Orc Nation Came to Burn Down a Peaceful Elven Nation available, a series that frequently trends on X (formerly Twitter) in Japan with each new update.
Featured Titles from Phase 1
Watashi ga Koibito ni Nareru Wake Nai Jan, Muri Muri!? (Watermelon Dash X Comic)
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Orcsen Kingdom History: How a Barbaric Orc Nation Came to Burn Down a Peaceful Elven Nation (Comic Nova)
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Following this, the second and third phases will bring even more excitement, including popular manga slated for TV anime adaptations starting in January 2026. Phase 2, from January 6 to January 20, 2026, will feature the horror-action series Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai set in a kindergarten. Phase 3, from January 20 to February 3, 2026, will introduce The Sorcerer Kunon Is Seeing, a magic-seeking fantasy about a blind genius boy. These upcoming anime titles are sure to capture the hearts of many.
Featured Titles from Phases 2 & 3
Kaya-chan wa Kowakunai (Niconico Bunch)
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The Sorcerer Kunon Is Seeing (Alive+)
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“Winter Manga Festival: Free Chapter Bonanza Campaign” Overview
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Campaign Period: December 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – February 3, 2026, 11:00 AM (JST)
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Phase 1:
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Period: December 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – January 6, 2026, 11:00 AM (JST)
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Special Site: https://info.nicomanga.jp/entry/winter2025-chomolungma_part1/
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Phase 2:
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Period: January 6, 2026, 11:00 AM – January 20, 2026, 11:00 AM (JST)
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Special Site: https://info.nicomanga.jp/entry/winter2025-chomolungma_part2/ (Will be available from January 6, 11:00 AM)
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Phase 3:
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Period: January 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – February 3, 2026, 11:00 AM (JST)
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Special Site: https://info.nicomanga.jp/entry/winter2025-chomolungma_part3/ (Will be available from January 20, 11:00 AM)
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Niconico Manga stands out as a unique platform where readers can engage with both official manga from popular magazines like Shonen Jump and Shonen Magazine, as well as user-submitted works from both professional and amateur creators. Its distinctive comment-posting feature allows for a vibrant, shared reading experience, almost like watching a live reaction unfold on the page. This interactive element, where readers’ thoughts and excitement appear directly on the manga panels, creates a sense of community that is deeply embedded in Japanese online culture.
Beyond just offering content, Niconico Manga plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the industry. It co-hosts the “Tsugi ni Kuru Manga Taisho” (Next Manga Award) with Da Vinci, an award established by the KADOKAWA Group in 2014, and also organizes the “Minna de Kimeru! Manga Sousenkyo” (Everyone Decides! Manga General Election), both of which have been instrumental in discovering and promoting new hit series. Fans worldwide can celebrate this commitment to fostering fresh talent and connecting readers with their next favorite story.
This “Winter Manga Festival” is more than just a campaign; it’s a celebration of manga culture, offering a gateway for both seasoned fans and newcomers to explore the vast and dynamic world of Japanese comics. As Niconico Manga continues to enrich its lineup and enhance user experience, such initiatives will undoubtedly contribute to the global appreciation and growth of manga, bringing the joy of storytelling to an ever-wider audience.
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Niconico Manga Official Website: https://manga.nicovideo.jp/
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Niconico Manga Official X: https://x.com/manga_nico
