Frequently Asked Questions

Why Honsama over Retail?

The next big break through manga series could be right under our noses! Traditional retailers drown out new releases, often leaving great manga to be undiscovered. Also, there are way too many books to choose from at the traditional retailer. We remove the hassle of choice and introduce to you books that you'll enjoy!

Almost forgot to mention, you'll be paying less with us than with most retailers. Pst... shipping is also included in the subscription price.

What about the following volumes?

Starting 8/1/2024, we'll be launching our Add-On feature! You can add previous titles, follow up volumes, and add a light novel subscription to your monthly box so you can get more manga to read. All add-ons will get 15% off and there are no additional shipping fees! That means you can get 1-5-100 manga and shipping will cost the exact same. 


*Add-Ons are only available for active subscribers.

*To get add-ons delievered in the current monthly shipping schedule, they have to be added by the 21st. If they are added between (22 - 31) of any given month, they will be added to the next month's shipping schedule.

When is cut-off for box shipments?

Shipment cut-offs are on the 21st of every month for both Monthly Manga Boxes and Add-Ons.

If you subscribe after the 21st, your box will come in the following month's shipment.

How much does shipping cost?

Flat-rate $5.00! For the 48 states. Excludes AK & HI

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*Add-Ons & Light Novel Subscription do not incur any additional shipping fees for active subscriber.

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Delivery takes typically 3-5 business days

Can you give more detail about the book selection?

Each box contains manga that have recently been released, either within the month or from the previous month.

We try to pick various different genres so you'll never be bored!

Here are some example genres you might find in your box:

  • Action / Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Detective / Mystery
  • Drama
  • Isekai / Fantasy
  • Historical
  • Horror / Psychological / Thriller
  • Magical / Magical Girl
  • Martial Arts
  • Mecha / Monster / Kaiju
  • Romance / Romantic Comedy
  • Shojo
  • Shonen
  • Slice of Life
  • Sports

What if I miss a cycle but want to read a series that was featured?

Starting 8/1/2024, we'll be launching our Add-On feature! You can add previous titles, follow up volumes, and add a light novel subscription to your monthly box so you can get more manga to read. All add-ons will get 15% off and there are no additional shipping fees! That means you can get 1-5-100 manga and shipping will cost the exact same. 


*Add-Ons are only available for active subscribers.

*To get add-ons delievered in the current monthly shipping schedule, they have to be added by the 21st. If they are added between (22 - 31) of any given month, they will be added to the next month's shipping schedule.

What genres will be included?

Almost all genres! We do try to cater to a general audience so some exclusions may apply.

Is there an age limit?

We try to cater our book selections to a general audience!

Which means extensively gorey, dark, or ecchi books will not be included.

In general, we recommend Honsama for 13+.

What if I get a book that I already have?

We try our best to curate boxes that contain the most recent English releases! We understand however, that these instances can happen and we're working on a solution.

For the time being, share the wonderful world of manga by passing it over to a friend, family member, or anyone else who might be interested. The larger the community grows, the better!

Customer Support

Need help with orders? Have questions about our product? Feel free to email us!

support@honsama.com

(Expect 1-3 Business Day Response Time)