The weekly series of “Empress: Remake Edition” began on Beaglee Inc.’s Manga Kingdom platform alongside the launch of the TV drama adaptation of the classic “Empress,” which has sold more than 2.5 million copies. A campaign offering up to 19 related volumes free to read will also be held.
The original work, “Empress: Remake Edition,” began its weekly series on Manga Kingdom alongside the launch of the TV drama “Empress.” The latest chapter is scheduled for release every Thursday, and a campaign commemorating the drama’s broadcast and the start of the series is also being held.
The campaign allows readers to read up to 19 volumes of “Empress: Remake Edition” and related works free of charge. It runs from 22 October through 23:59 on 21 November 2026. Details are available on the official page and elsewhere.
A comment from the original author, Kurashina Ryo (倉科遼), has been published, presenting different ways to enjoy the drama, the remake and the original work. The TV drama is set in the nightlife districts of Kumamoto, Osaka and Ginza, and features Nagisa and others.