Kingdom tops Oricon’s monthly manga ranking for August 2026

Kingdom volume 80 topped Oricon’s monthly comic ranking for August 2026, while The Apothecary Diaries volume 17 held third place.

What’s actually going on

Kingdom volume 80 topped Oricon’s monthly comic ranking for August 2026, while The Apothecary Diaries volume 17 held third place. According to Anime News Network, the announcement also covers the latest cast, release, trailer or publication details reported in the supplied source. The specific timing and production information remain attributed to the announcement.

Why you should care

For fans, this is the useful bit: it turns a franchise update into something concrete to follow, whether that means a confirmed broadcast date, new cast, a trailer, a theatrical milestone or a manga ending. We will update the story if the production committee publishes further details.

Our opinion

This is exactly the sort of update that deserves a place on the anime calendar. The headline news is clear, but the official source and future announcements will matter more than inflated fan speculation.