Mai was first published in comic book format as Mai the Psychic Girl by VIZ Media in VIZ Eclipse International Biweekly, running for a total of 28 issues, from 1987 to 1988. It was later released in graphic novel format both by Titan Books from May 1989 to December 1989, and by VIZ Media in October 1990, both four volumes long. From December 1, 1995 to February 1, 1996, VIZ Media rereleased the series as a VIZ Graphic Novel Perfect Collection title.