Milan Matra Releases 20th-Anniversary One-Shot of Omamori Himari in July Issue of Monthly Dragon Age
Milan Matra’s long‑running manga Omamori Himari returned to print with a 24‑page one‑shot in the July 2026 issue of Monthly Dragon Age. The feature, released on June 9 2026, celebrates the series’ 20th anniversary and includes a limited‑edition mini‑color sheet as a bonus.
The original Omamori Himari series debuted in the July 2006 issue of Monthly Dragon Age (published June 9 2006) and ran until the October 2013 issue (September 9 2013). Fujimi Shobo collected the chapters into twelve tankōbon volumes between February 7 2007 and November 9 2013. In North America, Yen Press released all volumes from October 26 2010 to July 22 2014. The story was adapted into a 12‑episode anime by Zexcs that aired in Japan from January to March 2010 on TV Saitama, Chiba TV, and other stations. Crunchyroll streamed the anime during its Japanese broadcast, and Funimation released the series on DVD in 2016.
The July issue’s one‑shot revisits the series’ original premise: orphan Yuto Amakawa encounters Himari, a cat‑spirit samurai who vows to protect him from demons. Matra’s fresh artwork fills 24 pages that echo the original serialization style, while the accompanying mini‑color sheet offers a collectible touch for readers. The color sheet is printed in a special edition and is available only in the July issue.
After Omamori Himari, Matra launched Demonizer Zilch in Monthly Dragon Age in 2014, concluding in September 2017. Yen Press published all five volumes of Demonizer Zilch in North America. The July issue’s tweet from the Dragon Age editorial team highlights the one‑shot and the color sheet, urging readers to grab the upcoming release.
Monthly Dragon Age is a shōnen manga magazine published by Fujimi Shobo, a division of Kadokawa Shoten. Kadokawa Shoten is part of the Kadokawa Group, which also owns Kadokawa World Entertainment, a majority owner of Anime News Network. The July issue’s release on June 9 2026 follows the magazine’s regular schedule of publishing on the ninth of each month.
The 20th‑anniversary one‑shot offers longtime fans a nostalgic look back while showcasing Matra’s current artistic approach. The inclusion of a mini‑color sheet adds a collectible element for readers who purchase the July issue.
As of the July 2026 issue’s release, the one‑shot is available in print and can be found in the Monthly Dragon Age magazine sold at major Japanese retailers and online distributors. No additional releases or adaptations of Omamori Himari have been announced beyond this commemorative feature.
The one‑shot’s publication underscores Kadokawa’s ongoing strategy of celebrating legacy titles through special editions and anniversary content, a tactic that has been used for other long‑running series in the Monthly Dragon Age lineup.
In summary, Milan Matra’s 24‑page Omamori Himari one‑shot, released in the July 2026 issue of Monthly Dragon Age on June 9 2026, marks the series’ 20th anniversary. The feature includes a new mini‑color sheet and is part of Kadokawa’s broader effort to honor its catalog of popular manga titles.
