Shoco’s manga Phantom Busters is getting a television anime adaptation in 2027. The announcement was made on Thursday through the anime’s official website, which also revealed a commemorative illustration from Shoco.
Publication History
Shoco first published Phantom Busters as a one-shot in Jump SQ.Rise magazine in the fall 2022 season. The manga began serialization in Jump SQ. in August 2023. The seventh volume was released in February 2026, and the eighth volume is scheduled to be released on October 2. The series has over 1.4 million copies in circulation, including digital editions.
English Release
VIZ Media licensed the manga in English and released the first volume in October 2025. The series is also published digitally through VIZ Media’s Shonen Jump imprint.
Synopsis
In search of a fourth member for the club, Mogari, Eugene, and new recruit Kanzaki Kaoru set their sights on Tamon Koutarou, a classmate who seems to be able to talk to ghosts. Unfortunately, Koutarou has some major problems communicating with living humans. Will Koutarou be able to overcome his anxiety and join the Phantom Busters? (Source: VIZ Media)
Official Links
Official website: https://phanbus-anime.jp/
Official X: @phanbus_anime
Source: Comic Natalie
