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Pokémon fans will get another nostalgic return to the Kanto region in April 2027 through a special manga release. VIZ Media has confirmed April 13, 2027, as the release date for Pokémon Adventures: Red and Blue, Deluxe Edition, Volume 2. The upcoming book continues the original Red and Blue manga story as part of the franchise's 30th anniversary celebrations.
The new volume will revisit familiar trainers, classic Pokémon battles and the original Kanto adventure. The hardcover edition will cost USD 29.99 and contain 516 pages.
It follows the first volume, which arrived on October 27, 2026. The release gives longtime fans another chance to revisit the early Pokémon storyline in print.
The story follows Red and Blue as they travel across the Kanto region and challenge different Gym Leaders. Green later joins their journey as the trainers face Team Rocket and other dangerous opponents. The manga also follows Gym Leader Blaine's efforts to capture the legendary Pokémon Mewtwo.
Hidenori Kusaka wrote the original manga, while Mato handled its illustrations. The original Red and Blue storyline ran from March 1997 to May 1998, placing the new release nearly 30 years after its debut.
The new collection also differs from the original Pokémon anime storyline. Ash Ketchum does not appear in this manga, while Red, Blue and Green follow their own adventures. Their Pokémon teams also differ from the familiar characters and teams featured in the television series.
VIZ Media has more Pokémon manga releases planned for 2027. The publisher is preparing the Pokémon Adventures X & Y Complete Box Set for spring 2027. However, the company has not announced an exact release date for that collection.
Meanwhile, Pokémon's anniversary celebrations also include video games and other entertainment projects. Nintendo has confirmed Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves for 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2. The games will mark the next generation of the main Pokémon series.
The April manga release offers nostalgic fans another way to celebrate the franchise's long history. It also keeps the original Kanto adventure relevant for a new generation of readers.
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