[New Release] The hit series with over 100% funding achievement! The long-awaited 3rd volume of 'Komu-So' to be released on Friday, March 27th

Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd. (President: Hideyuki Komiya; Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo) will release the print version of the 3rd volume of the comic "I'm Socially Awkward, So I Chose to Be a Solo Priest... And Now I Keep Getting Invited to Parties" (abbreviated as "Komu-So"), currently serialized on the website 'Animage Plus', at bookstores nationwide on Friday, March 27, 2026.

This work is a hit that earned a print release following high acclaim for its digital version. A crowdfunding campaign held from September to October 2025 achieved over 100% of its goal, and the project has garnered significant attention due to the high enthusiasm of its fans, including the author's first-ever talk show held in December.

In the latest 3rd volume, the series enters its first large-scale "Guild War" arc. Amidst the fierce battle where enemies and allies are intermingled, a shocking suspicion arises that there is a "traitor" among the allies. Can the protagonist, Shuo, and his companions protect the city of the "Ryukokai" guild? The story unfolds with intense drama surrounding the growth of a solo priest and the trust shared with his companions.