Nekokurage manga in English
Nekokurage is credited on Maomao's Notes on the Inner Palace and The Apothecary Diaries, with Hyūganatsu, Itsuki Nanao.
Nekokurage's first English volume in our data is The Apothecary Diaries Vol. 1, released Dec 8, 2020 by Square Enix. The most recent is The Apothecary Diaries Vol. 16 (Nov 3, 2026), for 17 volumes across 2 series. Right now 2 are still coming out in English.
Nekokurage manga in order
By the date each series' first volume came out in English. Japan counts come from Rui's Japanese release data.
| Series | English Vol. 1 | In English | In Japan | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Apothecary Diaries · Square Enix | Dec 2020 | Vol. 16 | Vol. 17 | Ongoing in English |
| Maomao's Notes on the Inner Palace · Viz Media | Oct 2026 | Vol. 1 | Vol. 11 | Ongoing in English |
Upcoming Nekokurage volumes in English
Every announced English volume, by date.
| Date | Volume |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2026 | Maomao's Notes on the Inner Palace Vol. 2 |
| Feb 16, 2027 | Maomao's Notes on the Inner Palace Vol. 3 |
All Nekokurage series
Maomao's Notes on the Inner PalaceEnglish is at Vol. 1 · Viz Media Vol. 2 · Dec 15, 2026
Announced
The Apothecary DiariesEnglish is at Vol. 16 · Square Enix Vol. 17 · ~June 2027
Predicted
Works with
Hyūganatsu (Maomao's Notes on the Inner Palace, The Apothecary Diaries) · Itsuki Nanao (Maomao's Notes on the Inner Palace, The Apothecary Diaries)
Nekokurage FAQ
What manga has Nekokurage made?
2 Nekokurage series have English editions: Maomao's Notes on the Inner Palace and The Apothecary Diaries.
In what order did Nekokurage's manga come out in English?
The Apothecary Diaries (2020), Maomao's Notes on the Inner Palace (2026). Each series stands on its own unless its page says otherwise.
When is the next Nekokurage manga coming out in English?
Maomao's Notes on the Inner Palace Vol. 2 is scheduled for Dec 15, 2026. After that: Maomao's Notes on the Inner Palace Vol. 3 (Feb 16, 2027).
How many Nekokurage manga volumes are out in English?
17 volumes so far across 2 series, published by Viz Media, Square Enix. The most recent is The Apothecary Diaries Vol. 16 (Nov 3, 2026).
Who does Nekokurage work with?
Hyūganatsu (Maomao's Notes on the Inner Palace, The Apothecary Diaries); Itsuki Nanao (Maomao's Notes on the Inner Palace, The Apothecary Diaries). Series pages list the full credits from the English edition.
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