Piccoma Exclusively Launches New SMARTOON Series "I’ll Raise My Trash Uncle into an Emperor"

Kakao Piccoma Corp. has announced the exclusive release of the new SMARTOON series "I’ll Raise My Trash Uncle into an Emperor" (Publisher: Kuaikan Comics) on its digital comic and novel service "Piccoma," starting May 31, 2026.

The story features Song Shihuan, a daughter of a great empire's crown prince. Prophesied as an ill-omened star and kidnapped as an infant, she spent years in wandering before returning to the palace ten years later. Despite her efforts to support her father's ascent to the throne, she was met with a cold execution. However, she miraculously awakens to find herself back on the day of her return to the palace.

Determined to survive this time, Shihuan turns to her uncle, Song Yu—the only person who showed her kindness in her previous life. Though notorious as a "trash uncle," he possesses a warm heart. In this new life, Shihuan vows to clear his reputation and lead him to the pinnacle of power: the throne of the Emperor.

Series Overview: - Title: I’ll Raise My Trash Uncle into an Emperor - Original Story: Kuailexingdailu/FanqieNovel - Comic: TAG.U - Release Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 - Schedule: 20 chapters released initially; updated every Sunday.

Kuaikan Comics, founded in 2014, is one of China's largest platforms for full-color vertical comics. Piccoma, operated by Kakao Piccoma, has surpassed 50 million cumulative downloads as of March 2025, continuing to lead the digital manga market in Japan.