Hello! I’ve set up this page to help others quickly find the latest news and updates regarding Unico: Awakening. It was previously on the information page created for the manga, but I felt this may be easier to access. I’ll continue to update this page, so check back if it is of any help to you!
I’m only a fan, so I’m not affiliated at all with the Kickstarter, but definitely head over to the official page to get the latest news and more when available. My goal is to help keep people informed about big news on the Unico: Awakening project.
Visit the Official Unico: Awakening Kickstarter Page for updates! Note: Not all updates will be available as some are Backer Only.
Updates:
UPDATE October 14, 2024:
Samuel Sattin will be signing books at New York City Comic Con at Scholastic’s booth #3307 on October 18 at 1:30 – 2:30.
UPDATE October 1, 2024:
The cover for Unico: Hunted was revealed today on AIPT.
UPDATE September 14, 2024:
An interview with Samuel Sattin and Comic Book Yeti revealed more information about Unico: Hunted.
In that story, still hunted by Venus, Unico befriends a sickly girl imprisoned by an evil robotic machine. He makes new friends, and unlocks new clues into recovering his past. A monstrous hunter is sent on his trail, and we begin to realize that the little unicorn might be a lot more important to the fate of the universe than previously thought. There are lots of Easter eggs for Tezuka fans, and magic, menace, and intrigue for everyone, whether they’re familiar with Tezuka or not. This is a big story, filled with growth and difficulty, courage and spirit. – (Sattin, 2024, Comic Book Yeti)
UPDATE September 9, 2024:
New Unico: Awakening trailers released with both English and Japanese songs!
UPDATE August 16, 2024:
The free wallpaper for the Kickstarter version of Unico: Awakening is available to backers.
UPDATE August 6, 2024:
The Scholastic version of Unico: Awakening is now available!
UPDATE July 31, 2024:
The lasted Kickstarter update shared orders are shipping. Read more on the latest update!
UPDATE July 11, 2024:
The Beat published an article with details on the Discover the Magic of Osamu Tezuka: New Adventures for a New Generation panel for San Diego Comic Con. If you’re able to attend, please do!
“The panel will celebrate the legacy of Osamu Tezuka, the creator of ASTRO BOY, also known around the world as the God of Manga. Writer Samuel Sattin will join The Beat’s Deb Aoki alongside highly regarded manga translator Ben Applegate for a discussion of Tezuka’s enduring legacy and share an exclusive first look at Unico’s next adventure. The panel will take place on Thursday, July 25 from 2:00PM – 3:00PM in Room 28DE.”
Saabedra, Humberto. (2024, July 11) SDCC 2024: Scholastic unveils new UNICO: AWAKENING trailer. The Beat.
https://www.comicsbeat.com/sdcc-2024-scholastic-unveils-new-unico-awakening-trailer/
UPDATE July 2, 2024:
The PDF for the Kickstarter version of Unico: Awakening was sent to all backers who backed the English version.
UPDATE June 24, 2024:
Anime News Network published an article featuring the first 30 pages of Unico: Awakening. If you missed the Free Comic Book Day issue, this is a great way to check out the comic before its official release in August.
UPDATE June 6, 2024:
Graphix/Scholastic released the official Unico: Awakening trailer today!
UPDATE May 9, 2024:
The latest Kickstarter update includes more information on when they’ll be charging shipping for orders and how you can update your shipping and payment information. You can learn more on the UNICO: AWAKENING Update on Kickstarter. Final fulfillment is mid-July.
UPDATE April 4, 2024:
Several backers of the Kickstarter asked if they could change their shipping address before items were shipped, and yes, you will have the opportunity to update your information before items are shipped when everything is ready. The Kickstarter team shared this information in the comment section on the Kickstarter page as it’s a frequently asked question.
UPDATE March 9, 2024:
Another Kickstarter update by Samuel Sattin provides us with an arrival date for backers, which will be around June 17. Check out the latest update on the Kickstarter page for more information. Glad to see the interest in Unico: Awakening continues to grow!
UPDATE February 21, 2024:
Mr. B notified us that Publisher’s Weekly shared the On-Sale Calendar: August 2024 Books list which features Unico: Awakening (Scholastic’s Graphix version). According to the list, they will print 200,000 copies for the first volume, which is quite impressive for a first run!
UPDATE February 8, 2024:
Thanks to Mr. B for giving us the heads up about Popverse’s latest Unico: Awakening article, we now get a sneak peek of the comic and the cover for the Scholastic version has been revealed! You can check it all out on Popverse’s website!
UPDATE February 6, 2024:
Samuel Sattin revealed a sneak peek of the cover for the Kickstarter version of Unico: Awakening on the latest update post. If you backed the project, I suggest heading over to check it out! As it’s a Backers Only post, I will not have the image up on the site until it’s properly revealed.
UPDATE January 6, 2024:
Gurihiru posted on X/Twitter a few updates about Unico: Awakening. The comic is completed after a slight delay because of changes related to the Scholastic version. A Kickstarter reply from Octas also mentioned production information.
UPDATE November 16, 2023:
Samuel Sattin posted on social media with news of Unico: Awakening being a part of Free Comic Book Day on May 4, 2024. Check out all the other comics that will be available at the Multivercity Comics website. Thanks to Mr. B for the heads up, there is also a preview of the comic on Previews World!
UPDATE November 9, 2023:
As the comic is close to completion, many backers are curious about shipping costs, especially those outside the United States. It was mentioned on the Kickstarter page’s latest update (in the comment section) that there will be information about that in the next few weeks, so stay tuned!
UPDATE September 23, 2023:
Samuel Sattin posted another update regarding the late pledge system for the Kickstarter. The last day to get your hands on the book and PDF of Unico: Awakening is October 1, 2023, and the last day for the add-ons will be November 1, 2023. You can see the update here.
UPDATE September 20, 2023:
Scholastic will publish Unico: Awakening starting August 6, 2024, and there will be a total of four volumes. This is big news, as this gives access to the Unico comics for children (and adults) from across the globe. Unico: Awakening is no longer simply a Kickstarter book. It will be a worldwide published collection for everyone to enjoy. See the news and information here for more details.
UPDATE August 21, 2023:
On the Kickstarter, Samuel Sattin mentioned on the 19th update that there will be exciting news announced sometime this fall. Wonder what it could be!
UPDATE July 5, 2023:
As the comic heads toward completion, the new estimated fulfillment of backer rewards will be late Fall as mentioned in the Kickstarter update. Gurihiru shared WIP panels and mentioned the number of pages was more than planned. While we eagerly wait for the day we can read the book, we completely understand that more time is needed. We look forward to seeing the completed book and all the other items!
News Articles:
2022:
– Exclusive: Gurihiru, Samuel Sattin Launch Kickstarter for New Unico Manga – News – Anime News Network (April 19, 2022)
– Crunchyroll – Un manga basé sur l’œuvre de Tezuka, Unico, est proposé sur Kickstarter (April 22, 2022)
– Crunchyroll – EXCLUSIVE: UNICO: AWAKENING Kickstarter Reveals Special Reward Prints from Renowned Artists (April 25, 2022)
– Check Out This First Look at Unico: Awakening’s Incredible “Artifacts” (Exclusive) (comicbook.com) (April 28, 2022)
– 手塚プロ公式！『ユニコ』をベースにした描き下ろし漫画企画、Kickstarterで始動！ 国際的クリエイターが、作画＆脚本を担当！「UNICO: AWAKENING (ユニコ: 目覚めのおはなし)」｜株式会社講談社のプレスリリース (prtimes.jp) (April 28, 2022)
– Unico: Awakening Reinvents a Beloved Manga and Anime Icon – IGN (May 2, 2022)
– Crunchyroll – UNICO: AWAKENING Kickstarter Fully Funded in First 24 Hours (May 4, 2022)
– The UNICO: AWAKENING Kickstarter Is Full of Artists You Love (otakuusamagazine.com) (May 17, 2022)
– First look at Peach Momoko, Akira Himekawa, and tokitotokoro’s art for Unico: Awakening | Popverse (thepopverse.com) (May 23, 2022)
– Check out this EXCLUSIVE art from the UNICO: AWAKENING Kickstarter — Comics Bookcase (May 26, 2022)
– Wayne’s Comics Podcast #537: Interview with Samuel Sattin – Florida Geek Scene (June 12, 2022)
2023:
– Scholastic Debuts Kid-Friendly Manga Line With A Reimagined Classic (forbes.com) (September 20, 2023)
– ICv2: Scholastic Announces First Graphix Manga (September 20, 2023)
– Scholastic’s Graphix Imprint to Release New Unico: Awakening Manga on August 6, 2024 – News – Anime News Network (September 20, 2023)
– Scholastic Graphix to Publish UNICO AWAKENING in Summer 2024 (comicsbeat.com) (September 20, 2023)
– Scholastic Announces First Graphix Manga, Remaking Tezuka Classic | News (slj.com) (September 20, 2023)
– Scholastic Announces First Manga With ‘Unico’ Remake | The Fandom Post (September 21, 2023)
– New Unico: Awakening Manga Launches on August 6, 2024 – OtakuKart News (September 29, 2023)
– Exploring Manga: Publishers Picks For Must-Read Titles – New York Comic Con 2023 – Anime News Network (October 16, 2023)
– Verkoop manga’s door het dak: uitgever komt met Nederlandse variant | RTL Nieuws (October 27, 2023)
2024:
– Scholastic to Release Unico: Awakening Volume One on August 6 (anitrendz.net) (April 26, 2024)
– Classic Manga By Osamu Tezuka Gets a Fresh Reimagining In Incredible New Scholastic Graphic Novel (screenrant.com) (June 6, 2024)
– Mangá UNICO vai ser publicado em Portugal | OtakuPT (June 21, 2024)
– Il ritorno di Unico, l’unicorno manga di Osamu Tezuka – Tunué (tunue.com) (July 4, 2024)
– SDCC 2024: Scholastic unveils UNICO: AWAKENING trailer (comicsbeat.com) (July, 11, 2024)
– SDCC 2024: Panel for Osamu Tezuka coming Thursday July 25 (aiptcomics.com) (July 11, 2024)
– Scholastic Unveils Trailer for UNICO: AWAKENING by Gurihuru and Samuel Sattin and Announces San Diego Comic-Con International Panel – Drop The Spotlight (July 11, 2024)
– Scholastic Unveils Trailer for Unico: Awakening by Gurihuru and Samuel Sattin and Announces San Diego Comic-Con International Panel – Anime News Network (July 11, 2024)
– Scholastic Reveals UNICO at SDCC 2024 – August Tales Comics (July 11, 2024)
– SDCC 2024: Scholastic Celebrates Unico: Awakening and Osamu Tezuka’s Legacy with a Panel – Graphic Policy (July 12, 2024)
– Scholastic Revela el Tráiler de UNICO: AWAKENING (cinemascomics.com) (July 14, 2024)
– Unico: Awakening Teases an Epic Adventure in Latest Animated Trailer (anitrendz.net) (July 16, 2024)
– Unico il risveglio: in arrivo in contemporanea mondiale il 6 agosto 2024 – Le Nuove Mamme (July 17, 2024)
– Scholastic Launches First Manga, Tezuka-Inspired ‘Unico: Awakening,’ with Animated Trailer | Animation Magazine (July 22, 2024)
– Scholastic Announces Their First Published Manga, ‘Unico: Awakening’ – FangirlNation Magazine (July 22, 2024)
– EXCLUSIVE: First Look at Scholastic’s Manga Line Reimagines a Beloved Character | The Mary Sue (July 23, 2024)
– Exclusive: Samuel Sattin talks re-imagining Osamu Tezuka’s Unico – Graphic Policy (August 5, 2024)
– Unico: Awakening – See How a Classic Manga Is Rebooted for 2024 – IGN (August 6, 2024)
– Unico: Awakening (ign.com) (August 6, 2024)
– Unico | This Week’s Comics (slj.com) (August 12, 2024)
– Unico: Awakening Releases New Animated Trailer – Anime Corner (September 9, 2024)
– NYCC ’24: Scholastic Graphix 20th anniversary party (November 6, 2024)
– Ellerbe mom disturbed over manga purchased at Scholastic Book Fair, district pulls all copies – The Richmond Observer (November 21, 2024)
– Kids’ Manga Unico: The Awakening Pulled From District After Mom Thinks It’s Too Violent (November 23, 2024)
– North Carolina School District Removes Unico: Awakening Manga – News – Anime News Network (November 24, 2024)