During a panel at San Diego Comic-Con, the specialty mahjong firm Mahjong Pros announced that its publishing imprint has acquired the rights to the high-stakes manga Bird: Saikyō Bainin vs. Tensai Magician. The series, which features writing by Hiromi Aoyama and art by Kazutoshi Yamane, is scheduled for a simultaneous physical and digital launch in November 2026.
The story centers on a brutal turf war fought not with weapons, but at the mahjong table. The narrative follows Kazuya, the secret mastermind behind the world-renowned illusionist known as Bird. He is tasked with taking down Snake, an undefeated gambler who has seemingly mastered the impossible: cheating on a fully automated, tamper-proof table.
As the two rivals face off, the series shifts into a tense psychological battle. Kazuya must decipher the mechanics behind Snake’s impossible plays before his own secrets are laid bare. With its focus on underground casino culture and complex gambling mechanics, the title marks a notable expansion for the Mahjong Pros catalog.
