Manga Mavericks and Omoi License Georgie Manga
The two companies are partnering to bring the classic series to English-speaking readers for the first time.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Comic Books
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Manga Mavericks Books and Omoi have announced a joint license for an official English-language release of the Georgie manga. This classic series, which originally ran in Japan from 1982 to 1984, will be published in both digital and print formats.
Why it matters
The deal marks a significant effort to bring long-standing international manga titles to a wider audience. It also signifies a new collaborative direction for the participating publishers as they expand their reach.
The original manga series saw its first Japanese serialization between 1982 and 1984, followed by an anime adaptation in 1983. The new English version is scheduled for a digital release in spring 2027 and a print release in August 2027.
The players
Manga Mavericks
This organization operates a website and podcast focused on manga analysis and recently established its own publishing arm.
Omoi
Omoi is a digital manga service that launched in 2021 and recently updated its corporate branding.
The details
The licensing agreement combines the resources of the Manga Mavericks website's publishing division, which formed in April 2025, and Omoi, a digital service that underwent a rebranding in November 2025. This project will introduce the story, which follows a quest spanning Australia and England, to new international readers.
Timeline
The original manga was serialized in Japan from 1982 to 1984.
The Georgie anime adaptation originally aired in 1983.
Manga Mavericks established its publishing division in April 2025.
The digital version of the series is set to launch in spring 2027.
The print edition of the series is scheduled for release in August 2027.
Culture Shift
The release follows the historical precedent of licensing 1980s Japanese manga for Western audiences. This project extends the current market trend of publishing legacy titles to meet the growing demand from long-term collectors.
English-speaking fans can prepare for a phased release beginning with digital access in 2027. Readers should anticipate the print edition later that year, which will provide a new way to physically collect this historical series.
The takeaway
This collaboration highlights the increasing interest in bringing classic international stories to the modern English market. Readers interested in manga history should keep an eye on upcoming publication schedules for further release details.
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