Japanese publisher Kadokawa released a manga adaptation of The Alchemist, beautifully illustrated by acclaimed artist Tamaki Nakamura.

Portuguese and Taiwanese rights have already been acquired.

This edition remains faithful to the spirit of the original novel while bringing Santiago’s journey to life through a powerful and delicate visual narrative that resonates with a new generation of readers.

The launch was accompanied by significant media coverage, including a front-page advertisement in The Yomiuri Shimbun, one of Japan’s most widely read newspapers.

“It’s exceptionally well done. Both the artwork and the composition are outstanding. I truly appreciate the effort for this. Thank you for creating such a wonderful book. I hope The Alchemist reaches an even larger audience.”

  • Yamakawa-san, official Translator of the Japanese Novel-version

“I’m a huge fan of the original novel. The illustrations perfectly capture the world of the book, I was completely satisfied. It brought back the excitement I felt when I first read the original novel, making me want to revisit it anew.”

  • Japanese reader