Monthly Comic Beam May 2026 - Azuki to Nankin

Azuki to Nankin debuts on the cover and opening color pages of Monthly Comic Beam's May 2026 issue. The new human drama follows people who find everyday life difficult, setting a reflective tone for a 644-page collection of independent-minded manga. The issue continues Beam's 30th-anniversary short-story project with Help Atomos, about life after being an idol, and Iejimai, centered on closing a home filled with family memories.

Ashihara San Kyoudai no, Ani to Otouto reaches its finale, examining the bonds between siblings. Continuing series include Neriya Kanaya, Pi to Po to Machinagara, Zoufu no Hanataba, SUG-R, and Kamakura Shiyakusho Fuurekika. Together, the new launch, anniversary shorts, and concluding family story give this issue a particularly strong focus on changing relationships and the places people call home.