Classic shojo manga Georgie is returning for a new North American release, with publishers Manga Mavericks Books and Omoi announcing plans to bring the series to digital and print readers in 2027. Originally serialized in Japan in 1982, the manga was created by writer Mann Izawa and illustrator Yumiko Igarashi, whose work also includes Candy Candy. The new edition will first launch digitally through Omoi in Spring 2027, followed by a print release from Manga Mavericks Books in August 2027.
The announcement, dated October 26, 2026, introduces a deluxe edition aimed at readers aged 13 and older. The first volume will contain 480 pages, with a suggested retail price of $9.99 for digital and $49.99 for print. The publishers plan to release the print edition as two deluxe hardcover volumes in JIS B5 format, bringing the classic coming-of-age story back to readers in a premium physical edition.
Georgie Follows a Young Girl’s Journey to Discover Her Roots
Set in the Australian countryside, Georgie follows a lively young girl living with her mother and two older brothers. Her life takes a new direction after she meets Lowell, a young English nobleman whose arrival leads her toward England and a journey to uncover her family origins.
The manga originally ran in Shogakukan’s Sho-Comi magazine from 1982 to 1984. It remains a notable classic in the shojo genre, blending romance, family relationships, and coming-of-age themes. The English-language release will make the series available to a new generation of readers while giving longtime fans an opportunity to revisit Igarashi and Izawa’s work.
Igarashi shared a message for readers as part of the announcement, describing the story as one built around different forms of love.
“Georgie is a story I created by gathering the many different kinds of love surrounding her, like flower petals,”
the manga artist said.
She also encouraged readers to reflect on the love they would want to give Georgie or receive from her, ending her message with a warm note to the series’ supporters:
“And to all of you readers who love Georgie so much, I love you!”
Deluxe Edition Release Dates, Price, and Preorders
The first Georgie Deluxe Edition volume is listed at 480 pages, with ISBN 9781968054854. Its suggested retail price is $9.99 digitally and $49.99 in print. Manga Mavericks Books plans to publish the print edition in two deluxe hardcover volumes measuring approximately 5.83 by 8.27 inches.
Omoi will handle the digital-exclusive release in Spring 2027, while the print edition is scheduled for August 2027. Print preorders are already available through the Manga Mavericks Store.
The release brings together two publishers with different roles: Omoi specializes in digital manga, while Manga Mavericks Books is expanding its print publishing catalogue. For readers interested in classic shojo manga, Georgie is set to return in English in both digital and premium hardcover formats.
