MediaOCD has struck a sales agreement to carry physical editions of manga from Manga Mavericks Books, giving fans a new retail option for the indie publisher’s growing catalog. MediaOCD announced the deal Monday with the Independent Manga Alliance, which also covers titles from fellow publisher Mahjong Pros, according to Anime News Network.
The agreement means readers can now buy print copies of Manga Mavericks Books series directly through MediaOCD’s online store, adding another storefront for a publisher that has focused heavily on bringing Japanese indie creators to English-language audiences.
What Titles Are Included
MediaOCD’s website currently lists nine Manga Mavericks Books series available for purchase: ALTERNATIVE, First Time in Taiwan: A Delicious Adventure, FISHGOD, Great Metal God, Horon of the Closed Country, Princess Da Huang & Other Tales, The Pipe Machine, Vegetable Sandwich and Zigoku’s Foreman, according to Anime News Network.
What It Means For Fans
For readers who prefer physical books over digital releases, the Manga Mavericks Books deal with MediaOCD widens the retail footprint for a publisher that only entered the localization business last year. This expanded distribution removes barriers for readers who have struggled to find indie manga imprints on shelves or through major retailers.
The deal also benefits Mahjong Pros, whose Mahjong Pros Publishing imprint focuses on mahjong-themed manga and textbooks. Both publishers now have a shared sales channel through MediaOCD alongside their existing distribution partners.
Background On The Independent Manga Alliance
Manga Mavericks, the website and podcast, launched its publishing division, Manga Mavericks Books, in April 2025 to license, localize and distribute indie manga from Japanese creators worldwide. In July, the company announced the formation of the Independent Manga Alliance, a partnership between Manga Mavericks founder Varun Gupta and Harrison Doan, Mahjong Pros’ head of partnerships and licensing, according to Anime News Network.
The alliance is designed to connect independent creators and small publishers with partner distributors and publishers across the United States and internationally, offering shared access to distribution, marketing and sales support. Its founding members include Manga Mavericks Books, Mahjong Pros, Strict Algorithm LLC, Red String Manga and Curation Entertainment Partners Inc., per the outlet.
Manga Mavericks Books previously secured a distribution deal with Pathway Book Service, which handles fulfillment, warehousing and retail distribution in the United States, and with Gazelle Book Services Ltd for European distribution, both announced last February. Mahjong Pros launched its publishing imprint, Mahjong Pros Publishing, in June 2025.
What’s Next
Neither MediaOCD nor the Independent Manga Alliance has announced additional publishers or titles joining the sales agreement beyond Manga Mavericks Books and Mahjong Pros. Fans interested in specific release dates, pricing or preorders for individual volumes should monitor MediaOCD’s online store and the Manga Mavericks Books channels for updates as those details roll out.
Reporting from Anime News Network contributed to this story.
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