Two finished Jump series are getting one more book each, from the same writer. Per Anime News Network, Shueisha publishes new novels for The Promised Neverland and Blue Box on December 4, 2026, both written by Nanao.
Quick answer
The Promised Neverland: A 10th Year Gift (*Yakusoku no Neverland ~10-nen-me no Okurimono~*) and Blue Box Epilogue (*Ao no Hako Epilogue*) both release December 4, 2026 from Shueisha, written by Nanao. The Neverland novel continues the story after the manga's final chapter. The Blue Box book covers stories from before and after its ending. On SenpaiRanks, The Promised Neverland Season 1 scores 8.10 and Blue Box Season 1 scores 8.01.
The Promised Neverland: ten years on
The Neverland book marks the manga's tenth anniversary. It follows Emma and the other children after the final chapter, and it also has stories about Cislo's Lambda group and younger kids like Phil. Nanao has written for this series before, with four Neverland novels between 2018 and 2020. Kaiu Shirai and Posuka Demizu's manga ran in Weekly Shōnen Jump from August 2016 to June 2020.
If you only know the anime, start with Season 1 (8.10), which is far better liked than Season 2 (5.99). Our Promised Neverland guide explains where to watch and why the second season split fans.
Blue Box: one more look
Kōji Miura's manga ended in Weekly Shōnen Jump on July 13, 2026. Blue Box Epilogue adds stories set before and after that ending, including Taiki getting his driver's license and Hina doing rhythmic gymnastics in college. It's Nanao's third Blue Box novel, after books in December 2024 and December 2025.
The timing is good for anime fans: Blue Box Season 2 is airing right now, after premiering October 4.
Our Blue Box Season 2 guide has where to watch, and the manga ending post covers how the story wrapped. Blue Box also sits on our basketball ranking and romance board.
Frequently asked questions
Q: When do the new Promised Neverland and Blue Box novels come out?
A: Both release December 4, 2026, from Shueisha.
Q: Who writes the new novels?
A: Nanao, who has already written four Promised Neverland novels and two Blue Box novels.
Q: What is The Promised Neverland novel about?
A: It follows Emma and the other children after the manga's final chapter, plus stories about the Lambda group and younger characters like Phil.
Q: Is Blue Box Season 2 airing now?
A: Yes. Blue Box Season 2 premiered on October 4, 2026.