Studio Cabana Gets English Release, Anime Adaptation in 2026

Yen Press has licensed the manga Studio Cabana for an English-language release beginning in December 2026, while a TV anime adaptation has been officially greenlit for Fall 2026. The dual announcements, made at Anime North, mark a major expansion for the shoujo title into English-speaking and broadcast markets.

Originally a web novel that debuted on Shousetsuka ni Narou in 2020, the series moved to Kakuyomu before being published under Pash! Books. The manga adaptation by artist Io has been running in Comic PASH! since 2022.

Licensing and Anime Greenlight

Yen Press confirmed at Anime North that it has picked up Studio Cabana for English serialization, with the first volume arriving in December 2026. The announcement positions the title alongside other shoujo and josei manga the publisher has recently added to its catalog.

The TV anime adaptation, officially announced for Fall 2026, will be produced by an as-yet-unrevealed studio. No cast, crew, or network details have been disclosed at this time.

Series Origins and Publication History

Studio Cabana began its life as a web novel on Shousetsuka ni Narou in 2020, a platform known for launching breakout hits that later receive professional publication.

The story later migrated to Kakuyomu before being picked up by Pash! Books, the imprint behind several popular light novel and manga titles. The manga adaptation, illustrated by Io, launched in Comic PASH! in 2022 and has been running serially since.

The property has steadily built a readership in Japan across its various formats, setting the stage for the simultaneous international expansion now underway.

Context on the Shoujo Adaptation Pipeline

The back-to-back announcements of an English license and anime adaptation in the same year are relatively rare for a title that originated as a web novel just four years ago. The trajectory mirrors that of other shoujo and josei series that have moved from digital-first publication to multimedia franchises.

Though the compressed timeline suggests strong confidence from both Yen Press and the anime production committee, details on the anime adaptation remain unconfirmed. This includes the studio, director, and voice cast. Yen Press has not announced whether the English release will be a print-only edition or will include digital formats.

Additional information is expected as the 2026 release dates approach.