Kadokawa's Dengeki Maoh magazine has announced a new official manga adaptation of Goddess of Victory: Nikke. The series, illustrated by Yokoshima Penguin, begins serialization in winter 2026 and focuses on the Goddess squad as the main characters.
The announcement was made on X by the magazine's official account and confirmed by the artist himself. Yokoshima Penguin has previously contributed to Nikke manga anthologies. The game, from SHIFT UP and published by Level Infinite, is celebrating its fourth anniversary and combines gacha elements with shooter gameplay.
Squad context
The Goddess squad is the first and most legendary in the Nikke universe, formed by Grimms Models prototypes who fought in the first Rapture invasion over 100 years ago. Its members include Liliweiss, Dorothy, Rapunzel, Snow White, Red Hood, and Scarlet. The story promises to explore the unknown past of these characters.
The game has had other adaptations, such as the slice-of-life manga Goddess of Victory: Nikke Sweet Encounter by Kio Utsusumi, and collaborations with franchises like Chainsaw Man, NieR: Automata, Re:Zero, and Evangelion.
The news comes amid the 4th anniversary celebrations, with events and new content in the game.
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Image credit: Dengeki Maoh / SHIFT UP
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