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Okay, so I know most of you who follow me for reviews don’t really look at these posts; I think it’s mainly people just looking for new releases. For August, I added everything I could find and separated it only by manhwa and manga. Well, I didn’t add everything, but basically, if the cover wouldn’t get me flagged on Pinterest, I added it, lol. I also realized that way more manga gets published monthly than manhwa, which is unsurprising, but I was still kind of shocked by the difference in volume. Also, what’s up with all the cat manga??!
One day, I will figure out how to sort things better, so you can easily browse through them. Maybe I should go back to sorting by genre, but that takes me longer. I’m still figuring out the best way to format these posts and am very open to suggestions. However, I did only post the synopses from the first volumes. So, even if it says Volume 33, I added the blurb from Volume 1. This takes me a bit longer, but I think it makes more sense and also helps me pick out a few manga/manhwa that I think I would enjoy reading. I didn’t add any Omnibus.
This month, I will be adding Father, I Don’t Want This Marriage, The Lady and Her Butler, Pupposites Attract, and Alpha Wolfgirl x Omega Wolfboy to my to-buy list. What are you looking forward to?
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Manhwa
Aug. 6th, 2024: Father, I Don’t Want This Marriage, Volume 1
A duke’s daughter, despised and outcast by all. A crown prince, feared by even the emperor.
Juvelian is a villainess so universally hated that when she is accused of jealously poisoning the princess of the Ashet Empire, her own father leaves her to die a traitor’s death. Faced with the threat of interrogation by the infamously tyrannical Crown Prince Maximillian, she takes her own life.
And that’s how the story ends—at least, that’s how it was supposed to end.
Now, a reborn Juvelian has joined the cast, and she is determined to rewrite the finale. But even if she manages to change the ending, she will still need to contend with her father’s feral protégé—a young man who sees Juvelian as an obstacle to his dangerous ambitions.
Aug. 20th, 2024: A Business Proposal, Vol. 6
Hari and Taemu have finally taken the “fake” out of “fake dating,” and their very real romance is in full bloom! In a classic office relationship moment, Hari finds chocolates and flowers on her desk…except they’re not from Taemu? Who could be her secret admirer? And what will her real boyfriend do when he finds out?
Aug. 20th, 2024: Daughter of the Emperor, Vol. 8
Some people are reborn as villainesses and others as heroes…but Adriana has the severe misfortune of being reborn as the infant daughter of the tyrannical Emperor Caitel! But as the days go on and she grows up, she finds that her cold-blooded father might have some warmth left in him yet…
Aug. 20th, 2024: Solo Leveling, Vol. 9
Seeking answers, Jinwoo answers the call of the system and returns to the double dungeon that started it all. Meanwhile, after the loss of their strongest hunters, the Japanese government finds themselves struggling with particularly nasty gate and seeks outside help. Will Jinwoo be able to stop the magic beasts before they lay waste to Japan?
Aug. 20th, 2024: The Beginning After the End, Vol. 6
After a fierce battle with the head of the Xyrus Adventurer’s Guild, Kaspian, Arthur has finally completed his rank examination and secured a B-Rank placement. It looks like his performance has turned a few heads, though, drawing the attention of the Guild and his fellow B-Rankers for better or worse… In the meantime, he sets out of his first quest with Jasmine’s guidance―but what could await them in the Beast Glades?!
Aug. 27th, 2024: The Lady and Her Butler Vol. 1
The highly relatable hit webtoon/manhwa (comic) about a woman avoiding romance and the man she takes in–finally available in full-color print!
Lim Sooha is an independent woman who has it all: a busy career, a brand-new home, and an ever-growing pile of household chores. And the last thing she needs is a man to mess things up. But that all changes when one walks through her front door–literally! Homeless and desperate for a break, Taesoo begs Sooha to let him stay in exchange for keeping house. Tempted by the idea of coming home to a warm meal, clean sheets, and ironed clothes, Sooha agrees after Taesoo shows just how capable he really is…and claims to be gay.
Aug. 20th, 2024: The Perks of Being an S-Class Heroine, Vol. 2
Having survived her first dungeon, Ailette is on a roll! Not only has she found a way to use the dungeon’s inhabitants to make money, but she’s also now able to unlock allies’ potential with cash. Most exciting of all, she gets the opportunity to finally meet the hero of Infinite Returns to Save the World―but nothing in this world can be easy, and she falls into an S-rank dungeon with the protagonist! Will she be able to keep the protagonist alive and change the fate of the 17th loop for good?
Aug. 20th, 2024: The Star Seekers, Vol. 4
In an age when magic idols reign supreme, Star One is just an ordinary, run-of-the-mill, Tier-Two boy band at best. Though the five members have been giving it their all for the past three years, their lack of magic remains a hopelessly insurmountable wall, and with their company turning its back on them, it seems to be the end of the road for their careers. Just when things can’t get any worse, a sudden attack during a performance puts their lives in danger―until leader Soule unleashes newfound powers! Will this finally be the big break the group was hoping for?
Aug. 20th, 2024: The Villainess Turns the Hourglass, Vol. 4
In a shocking turn of events, Asher has turned out to be Prince Asterope―Crown Prince of the Empire! Aria’s new ally is a more powerful figure than she imagined, and despite everything that’s happened between them in the past, she can’t help but think fondly of him. Meanwhile, with Lady Sarah’s engagement to Marquis Vincent right around the corner, Aria makes her first grand entrance into high society. With an admirer of royal background and a soon-to-be Marchioness at her side, the tables are indeed starting to turn…
Aug. 20th, 2024: The World After the Fall, Vol. 7
Jaehwan’s group is on the verge of achieving the centuries-long dream of all Chaos residents―taking back the life-giving Fruits! But the opponent is a Master said to be one of the strongest in the Great Realm. In order to seize the victory, Jaehwan must awaken the next stage of his powers!
Aug. 20th, 2024: Unholy Blood, Vol. 3
It’s time for Hayan’s second fight against an Angel of Death! But Sahan’s hypnosis powers make him a much more formidable opponent than Luci―one wrong move, and Hayan will put the lives of innocent students at risk. And with Sahan leveraging the memories of Father Michael’s death against her, even Hayan’s pureblood prowess might not be enough to stop him…
Aug. 20th, 2024: What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?, Vol. 5
Star secretary Miso Kim has been by vice-chairman Youngjun Lee’s side through thick and thin for nine years…until she suddenly quits! Her unexpected declaration throws Youngjun for a loop. After all, what more could she want in life to abandon an excellent job working for a boss like him? So when Miso reveals she’s leaving to finally live her own life and find love, he sets out to prove that he’s the ultimate catch—whatever it takes to convince her to stay!
Manga
Aug. 6th, 2024: Alpi the Soul Sender Vol.4
A tale of coming of age, perfect for fans of Magical Girl manga, Alpi is a young ‘Soul Sender’ who helps to send malignant spirits on their way to the afterlife.
In the magical world of Alpi, divine spirits are the source of all life, communities living in harmony under their protection. However, when their lives end, a terrible curse drives them to evil, and these malign spirits must be sent to the afterlife by the Soul Senders. Alpi is one such girl, talented despite her young age, and assisted by her familiar Pelenai!
Aug. 6th, 2024: BAKEMONOGATARI, Vol. 22
A team-up made in manga heaven! The wildly popular Monogatari novel series by renowned bestselling author NISIOISIN has now been reimagined into a knockout manga adapation by none other than legendary artist Oh!Great (Tenjo Tenghe, Air Gear)!
One day, high-school student Koyomi Araragi catches a girl named Hitagi Senjougahara when she trips. But—much to his surprise—she doesn’t weigh anything. At all. She says an encounter with a so-called “crab” took away all her weight …
Monsters have been here since the beginning.
Always.
Everywhere.
Aug. 6th, 2024: Blue Exorcist, Vol. 29
Rin and his exorcist classmates are caught in a secret war against the forces of darkness.
Raised by Father Fujimoto, a famous exorcist, Rin Okumura never knew his real father. One day a fateful argument with Father Fujimoto forces Rin to face a terrible truth—the blood of the demon lord Satan runs in Rin’s veins! Rin swears to defeat Satan, but doing that means entering the mysterious True Cross Academy and becoming an exorcist himself. Can Rin fight demons and keep his infernal bloodline a secret? It won’t be easy, especially when drawing his father’s sword releases the demonic power within him!
Aug. 6th, 2024: Chronicles of an Aristocrat Reborn in Another World Vol. 10
Teenager Shiinya Kazuya died while saving young girls from an attacker, only to find himself reincarnated into a world of swords and magic. It was a dream come true! Though he remembers his life and knowledge of Earth, he is now Cain von Silford, the third son of an aristocrat. Being granted the protection of the gods on his fifth birthday turned out to be too much of a good thing for Cain. His stats and boosts are so powerful, he must hide his real abilities to climb the ranks of society as he descends into the darkest dungeons. The ultimate isekai adventure begins as a teen-turned-child is trapped in a beautiful kingdom he didn’t create, but might one day rule!
Aug. 6th, 2024: Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Vol. 05
Hiromu Arakawa, award-winning manga creator of the best-selling smash hit Fullmetal Alchemist, draws readers into an intricate new web of magic, intrigue, and life-or-death stakes!
In a world where certain humans command mighty supernatural duos called Daemons, it is the birthright of “the children who sunder day and night”—twins Yuru and Asa—to rule over these powerful entities.
Separated from a young age and unaware of the truth of their birth, brother and sister must fight to make their way back to each other, claim their birthright, and save the world…
Ancient Daemons awaken to fight a new battle in an age-old war!!
In a remote mountain village under the watchful eyes of two stone guardians, the young Yuru contentedly lives off the land while staying close to the only family he has left—Asa, his precious twin sister. Asa, meanwhile, carries out a mysterious “duty” on behalf of the village while locked in a cage. Why is Asa a prisoner? And what other secrets does Yuru’s otherwise idyllic home hide?
Aug. 6th, 2024: Heavenly Delusion, Volume 7: Tengoku Daimakyo
Within the safety of the walls, youths are raised in a nursery-style setting by robots. While life there may appear stale on the surface, the children are full of potential and curiosity. In many ways it is like a slice of heaven.
The outside world is a hell-scape. It is almost entirely void of anything mechanical and is now inhabited by bizarre, yet powerful super-natural beings.
Maru, with the aid of Kiruko, is out there crisscrossing what was once Tokyo for heaven. But after searching for so long, maybe heaven is more of an untenable dream than a potential reality.
Aug. 6th, 2024: In the Name of the Mermaid Princess, Vol. 3
In a society hostile to diversity, can mermaid princess Mio be true to herself?
In the classic fairy tale, a mermaid princess gives up her special abilities for love. What happens if she doesn’t?
Princess Mio is betrothed to Prince Chika. However, they’ve never met, and he doesn’t know her secret—she’s a mermaid! When her tutor, Yuri, takes her out of the castle to meet her subjects, Mio begins to accept her true self. But Yuri has a secret too… And when Mio tells her father, the king, she wants to live life openly as a mermaid, he punishes her. How can she stay true to herself?
Aug. 6th, 2024: Kaina of the Great Snow Sea, Vol. 2
A young man named Kaina ekes out an existence high atop the canopy that spreads from the titanic orbital spire trees. He and the handful of aging fellow villagers who remain believe they are the last humans in the world—after all, no one could survive amid the great snow sea that blankets the surface below. But they’re about to learn how wrong they are…
Here begins the epic tale that could change the fate of a dying world forever!
Aug. 6th, 2024: Kemono Jihen Vol. 12
In a quiet rural village, livestock has been dying off in a strange manner. Inugami, a detective of the occult, is summoned from Tokyo to solve the mystery. He meets a boy scorned by the villagers, who call him Dorotabo after a yokai that dwells in the muddy fields. Inugami soon learns that there is more to the boy than meets the eye… and vice-versa.
Aug. 6th, 2024: My Lovesick Life as a ’90s Otaku, Vol. 4
Relive the good old otaku days with this sentimental and comical reflection on a teen’s path to self-acceptance. This nostalgic coming-of-age story is perfect for fans of Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku! Otaku culture has finally become mainstream, and Megumi can’t quite get used to it. Divorced, with a teen daughter, Megumi thinks fondly back to her days as an anime and manga otaku-in 1995. That year, she transferred to a new school and decided to start fresh by hiding her otaku interests. She found herself taken under the wing of a basketball ace named Masamune, who’s got a kind heart and looks just like one of her favorite characters. Though Megumi catches a whiff of destiny in the air, she’s crushed to learn that Masamune detests otaku…
Aug. 6th, 2024: My Special One, Vol. 7
A girl who has sworn off beautiful boys meets a gorgeous pop star determined to win her heart!
After a mortifying rejection, Sahoko Wakaume has sworn off beautiful boys. But a chance meeting puts her in the sights of gorgeous J-pop star Kouta Kirigaya of the group Like Legend. Sahoko will need all her cynicism to defend herself against Kouta’s tenderhearted and affectionate attacks to win her heart!
Sahoko tells off the nation’s top idol, Kouta, in her family’s restaurant for assuming that she’s his fan. Instead of being cowed by his mistake, Kouta comes in the following day with albums and VIP tickets to Like Legend’s next concert. Can Sahoko withstand his shining onslaught to charm her?
Aug. 6th, 2024: Neighborhood Story, Vol. 3
Mikako aims to take the world of fashion by storm but stumbles when love comes into season in this coming-of-age tale from the creator of Nana!
Welcome to Happy Berry! No, this isn’t a fruit stand, but the label dreamed up by aspiring fashion designer Mikako Koda. In her quest to make a name for herself in the fashion world, Mikako enters Yazawa Arts Academy, a prestigious art school, alongside her strictly platonic childhood friend Tsutomu. But there’s one problem—Tsutomu’s uncanny resemblance to a rock star skyrockets him to popularity and leads him to date the prettiest girl in school. Now Mikako can’t help but wonder if what she feels is jealousy.
Aug. 6th, 2024: Pupposites Attract, Vol. 1
A fluffy, feel-good romance manga for dog lovers! Chiharu enjoys every day with her sweetie of a Rottweiler, who probably weighs as much as she does. Meanwhile, Kiyotaka can’t get enough of his fluffy Pomeranian, who barely comes up to his knees. When these two mismatched pairs chance upon each other at the park, they’re like oil and water. But, after enough chance meetings, could this turn into an unlikely friendship, or something more?
Chiharu’s bold personality in a petite frame strikes a contrast in every way to her scaredy-cat Rottweiler Tsubu-chan–and the same could be said for the sturdy but shy Kiyotaka and his outgoing Pomeranian, Monjuro. Yet, for these inseparable pairs, their long walks together are the highlights of the day. One encounter leads to another, and before long, these two unusual duos find their feelings changing…
Pupposites Attract is a comforting manga for pet lovers about finding joy in the unexpected, and the importance of bonds with both four-legged companions and two-legged ones alike. Perfect for fans of A Man and His Cat and Lovely Muco.
Aug. 6th, 2024: Rainbow Days, Vol. 11
Four male friends support each other through the colorful ups and downs of teenage love.
These four friends couldn’t be more different: Natsuki Hashiba, a dreamer who longs for love, Tomoya Matsunaga, a self-centered playboy, Keiichi Katakura, a winsome guy with a hidden saucy streak, and Tsuyoshi Naoe, a socially awkward nerd who loves anime, manga, and games. Together their high school days are as vibrant as rainbows!
Excited to have plans on Christmas Eve, Natsuki feels like he’s finally catching up to his friends who are in relationships. But when the night doesn’t go as expected, the stage is set for falling in love.
Aug. 6th, 2024: Spy x Family, Vol. 12
An action-packed comedy about a fake family that includes a spy, an assassin and a telepath!
Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment—to get married and have a kid—he may finally be in over his head!
Not one to depend on others, Twilight has his work cut out for him procuring both a wife and a child for his mission to infiltrate an elite private school. What he doesn’t know is that the wife he’s chosen is an assassin and the child he’s adopted is a telepath!
Aug. 6th, 2024: Since I Could Die Tomorrow, Volume 4
Sawako Honna, 42, single; she works hard at a film promotion company. One night, all of a sudden, her heart palpitates, and her body goes cold… Could it be that she’s going through menopause!?
Not as hard-working as in your 20s. Not as flippant as in your 30s. The mental and physical changes, and the obstacles you face in your 40s. Sudden illness, menopause, fatigue you can’t get rid of, changes in working patterns, money worries, life plans for the future…
“What will happen to me tomorrow?”
Aug. 6th, 2024: The Elusive Samurai, Vol. 12
In war-torn medieval Japan, a young samurai lord struggles to retake his throne, but not by fighting. Hojo Tokiyuki will reclaim his birthright by running away!
In medieval Japan, eight-year-old Hojo Tokiyuki is the heir to the Kamakura shogunate. But the Hojo clan is in decline, and Tokiyuki’s peaceful days of playing hide-and-seek with his teachers come to an abrupt end when his clan is betrayed from within. The lone survivor of his family, Tokiyuki is the rightful heir to the throne, but to take it back, he’ll have to do what he does best—run away!
After the massacre of his family by the traitor Ashikaga Takauji, Tokiyuki flees with the help of a handful of loyal retainers who have also survived the purge. One of them is Suwa Yorishige, an ally of the Hojo clan and lord of Suwa province. The slightly odd Yorishige also claims to be clairvoyant and foretells that Tokiyuki will one day become the ruler of Japan. But for the moment, escaping from enemy territory is the priority!
Aug. 6th, 2024: The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity 2
Two rival schools stand next door to each other: one for elite ladies, one for good-for-nothing boys. But one of those boys might just be a naturally chivalrous diamond in the rough, and one of those girls might be a little more open-minded than is proper…
This cute and twisty manga spin on Romeo and Juliet is the latest hit in Japan, coming to print from a successful digital-first release!
Capulet & Montague, Chidori & Kikyo
Chidori High is a boys’ school that takes in the dregs of society with the lowest grades. Next door stands Kikyo Girls’ High, where the wealthy, high-class families send their precious daughters. Chidori second-year Rintaro, who has a fierce face but a gentle heart, is helping at his family’s patisserie when he meets a girl named Kaoruko. The two hit it off right away…but this blissful peace is quickly disturbed when Rintaro discovers that Kaoruko is actually a student at Kikyo. Worse, she doesn’t seem to realize what a huge problem this really is! Will these two be able to forge a path for themselves, and sidestep the traps (metaphorical and literal) laid by their classmates?
Aug. 6th, 2024: The Knight Captain is the New Princess-to-Be Vol. 4
Christina, a.k.a. “Lady Chris,” was born into a noble family and treated more or less like a boy growing up. Now a dashing young woman, Chris is not only captain of the imperial guards–she personally protects Prince Leonardo, who has been a dear friend since childhood. When his father, the king, demands he find a suitable girl to marry, Leo insists that he’s already found one: Chris! Chris is shocked, but figures that Leo doesn’t really love her like that; it’s probably just some ploy to keep the king happy. Chris decides to play along, but as the charade goes on, she starts to wonder if maybe her princely pal has actually fallen for her!
Aug. 6th, 2024: The Most Notorious “Talker” Runs the World’s Greatest Clan Vol. 7
Young Noel is the grandson of the empire’s mightiest hero, and promised his dying grandfather to become the world’s greatest adventurer. But Noel has been assigned to the weakest class of adventurers: a Talker, whose only skill is to enhance the abilities of other heroes. How can he possibly find glory with only support skills? By being ruthless with them! Good, evil, it’s all the same to Noel as he manipulates his allies, controls his friends, and outfoxes endless monsters from the deepest Abysses. Noel will stop at nothing to grow strong enough to save the world — and dominate it!
Aug. 6th, 2024: The Strange House (Manga) Vol. 1
Based on the hit novel, this series follows a chilling mystery about a house designed for murder—which is now a live-action movie!
I’ve always had a fascination with the occult; you might even call it my specialty. I’ve been brought in as a consultant on many supernatural and strange mysteries. But nothing could have prepared me for this house. It seemed so ordinary at first, except for that one room. It had no doors, no windows, and was tucked away, leaving anyone to think it was just a wall. I knew that there was something more to it. It shouldn’t be there, it shouldn’t exist, and yet…
Just what is this house, and what dark secrets does it hold?
Aug. 6th, 2024: Tokyo Revengers: A Letter from Keisuke Baji Vol. 1
The untold story of two of Toman’s toughest officers is revealed in this all-new Tokyo Revengers tale!
And don’t miss the full series, available in 2-volume omnibus releases in print!
The Tokyo Manji motorcycle gang has carved out a reputation as the toughest band of delinquents in Tokyo. No matter who stands against them in a fight, no matter how bad the odds, Toman always emerges undefeated. Yet its members all carry the scars of “Bloody Halloween,” the night when a showdown with a rival gang saw their First Division Captain, Keisuke Baji, get senselessly murdered. Months later, vice-captain Chifuyu Matsuno is still struggling to make sense of what happened. When he receives a letter from Keisuke Baji—written on the day of his death—it stirs up memories of all their years together…
Aug. 6th, 2024: Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister, Vol. 6
Uryu Kamihate has had a rough start to life, but plans to forget it all by achieving his dream — matriculating into medical school. But when he arrives at his new foster home, a working shrine, his dream of a quiet place to study goes up in smoke. Not only will he be living with the three beautiful, lively Amagami sisters — but he learns that he must marry one of them and take over the temple!
Aug. 6th, 2024: WIND BREAKER, Vol. 7
Haruka Sakura wants nothing to do with weaklings — he’s only interested in the strongest of the strong. He’s just started at Furin High School, a school of degenerates known only for their brawling strength — strength they use to protect their town from anyone who wishes it ill. But Haruka’s not interested in being a hero or being part of any sort of team — he just wants to fight his way to the top!
Aug. 6th, 2024: Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou: Deluxe Edition 5
In a future Japan, long after an environmental catastrophe, Alpha the android runs a small cafe in a seaside town. As she wonders if her absent owner will ever return, she stands witness to the twilight of humanity with coffee, a slice of watermelon, and the sound of her moon guitar. Alpha and her fellow residents enjoy the melancholy beauty of life, even as the end approaches. Savor chapters 1-24 of this beloved manga classic in English for the first time, in this deluxe five-volume set.
Aug. 6th, 2024: You and I Are Polar Opposites, Vol. 2
When it comes to romance, opposites really do attract!
Miyu Suzuki is a bright and bubbly high schooler who’s got a crush. There’s just one little problem—when it comes to personality, the guy she’s into is her polar opposite!
Suzuki’s a high school girl in love, but the guy she’s fallen for is nothing like her! While she’s cheerful, outgoing, and always trying to fit in, her classmate Yusuke Tani is stoic, quiet, and doesn’t seem to care what people think of him. Will Suzuki be able to overcome her anxieties and ask him out, or will she discover that opposites really don’t attract?
Aug. 13th, 2024: 365 Days to the Wedding Vol. 4
The J.T.C. travel agency is looking for someone to manage its brand-new branch in Irkutsk. But for employees Oohara Takuya and Honjouji Rika, they’d rather just stay home in Tokyo! Thankfully, they’ve discovered a way out–their manager has narrowed down the recruits to bachelors, so what if they just…got married? The problem is they barely know each other at all! Can they convince their office they’re engaged just long enough for the transfer to finish up?
Aug. 13th, 2024: Akane-banashi, Vol. 7
Akane takes on the world of rakugo to avenge her father!
Shinta Arakawa wants nothing more than to pass his shin’uchi exam—the test that would make him a top-rank headliner and master storyteller in the traditional Japanese art of rakugo. Akane Osaki, his daughter and biggest fan, spies on him while he practices and learns his routines for herself. When rakugo master Issho Arakawa expels everyone after the exam with no explanation, a fire is lit inside Akane. From that day forth, she has had one goal—to avenge her father and prove his art was worthy of the title of shin’uchi.
Akane unintentionally stirs up a scandal when she’s discovered taking informal lessons from her father’s former teacher, Shiguma Arakawa. And she’s about to make even bigger waves because she is about to begin her first steps in climbing the ranks of a rakugo performer from zenza opening act to shin’uchi headliner is exchanging her secret lessons for formal training. But she’ll still have to finish high school and navigate her relationship with Shiguma’s existing apprentices, all while learning that becoming a stellar rakugoka takes much more than just being good at performing!
Aug. 13th, 2024: Alpha Wolfgirl x Omega Wolfboy Vol. 1
In this Mature-rated omegaverse manga for the Steamship imprint, the new lady at work shows the bossy guy there that she’s on top!
Nobody realizes Ohkami Ichirou is an omega. At his high-class restaurant job, he poses as an alpha to advance his career and status. Everything is going smoothly until a new trainee, Oukami Ako, becomes a thorn in his side. When he tries to show her who’s boss, she reveals she’s secretly an alpha. If he doesn’t submit to her will, his life will be ruined.
One alpha proves she’s on top in this spicy role-reversal omegaverse tale!
Aug. 13th, 2024: Am I Actually the Strongest?, Vol. 7
To be reincarnated into another world with the promise of a “cheat” power is one thing… but to be reborn as a baby, and then left for dead after your royal parents think you’re powerless?? That’s another thing entirely! Now the newly-born Reinhardt — or Haruto to his new friends — must find his way through a dangerous world… but luckily he’s got magic that’s quite literally off the charts!
Aug. 13th, 2024: Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 Volume 2
Myne is determined to protect those she cares about most, so she abandons the life she knows to become Rozemyne, the archduke’s mana-rich adopted daughter. She charges forward into this strange new world, not letting her new persona change her passion for books! Watch as the setting of this biblio-fantasy by book lovers, for book lovers continues to expand… along with the book-making industry!
Aug. 13th, 2024: CANDY AND CIGARETTES Vol. 9
An action-packed, neo-noir revenge thriller from the creator of Coppelion!
When retired cop Hiraga Raizou gets a lucrative gig working for a shadowy government organization, he is in for a rude awakening. The first day on his new job, he comes across a grisly murder and a lone little girl who’s far from innocent. She’s Suzukaze Miharu, an 11-year-old master assassin–and his new partner! The arrangement is simple: she kills, he cleans up and hides any evidence. Sure, the pay is great, but how much blood is Raizou willing to get on his hands?
Aug. 13th, 2024: Classroom of the Elite, Vol. 11
From the outside, attending the Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School seems like a dream come true. Its students are given remarkable freedom, and it boasts a placement rate of almost one hundred percent. Tokyo Metropolitan can get students their places in the elite jobs and universities of their dreams—if they can win, barter, or save enough points to work their way up the ranks! Ayanokouji Kiyotaka has landed at the bottom of this cutthroat academy in the scorned Class D, where he meets Horikita Suzune, a girl who’s determined to rise up the ladder to Class A. Can they beat the system in a school full of ruthless competition?
Aug. 13th, 2024: Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord: Production Magic Turns a Nameless Village into the Strongest Fortified City, Vol. 3
Van, the fourth son of a powerful noble, is only two years old when he remembers his past life as a salaryman in Japan. With his adult brain in a young body, he’s considered a child prodigy…until he displays the “Production Magic” skill when he turns eight. In a family that favors offensive magic, this crafting skill is considered useless in battle, and Van is banished to oversee a tiny country town in disgrace. With only his personal maid, his father’s butler, a knight, a rescued slave, the memories of his past life, and his “worthless” magic, can Van improve the fortunes of this little village–and himself?
Aug. 13th, 2024: Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything With Low-Level Spells, Vol. 8
Mimori Touka has always been something of a background character in his high school. So when he and his classmates are summoned to a fantasy land and gifted with incredible skills, it seems like the perfect opportunity to make a name for himself. The only problem? Mimori’s skills are abysmal at best, and he’s banished to a deadly dungeon. But as he begins to test these new abilities, he discovers just how powerful he’s become. Can Mimori fight his way back to exact revenge?!
Aug. 13th, 2024: Gazing at the Star Next Door 3
Chiaki is a pretty normal teenage girl. Since they were kids, she’s had a thing for her best friend Subaru-who’s fast becoming the hottest young actor in Japan! With Subaru threatening to slip away, Chiaki has a decision to make: Will she finally take her shot, or give Subaru up to his adoring public?
Aug. 13th, 2024: I Want to End This Love Game, Vol. 3
The first step to winning the Love Game is saying “I love you.” So how do you lose? By admitting you’re in love!
Let the games begin! Since childhood, Yukiya Asagi and Miku Sakura have played the Love Game, where they try to fluster each other with a simple “I love you.” But after falling in love for real and refusing to admit it, neither of them can afford to lose this battle!
After leaving behind his image as a quiet nerd, Yukiya’s ready to break hearts and take names with the ultimate high school glow-up. Well, he’s really just got one girl in his sights—his best friend, Miku! Using her favorite shojo manga as his weapon, he’s prepared to pin her to the wall and gaze at her with the perfect smolder! Will his advances get her heart racing? Or will Yukiya end up making a fool of himself?
Aug. 13th, 2024: Kaze Hikaru, Vol. 32
Samurai flock to 1863 Kyoto in the hope of joining the Mibu-Roshi, a band of warriors devoted to the Shogunate system, and a young, enthusiastic female, disguised as a male, hopes to join in order to avenge her murdered family.
Aug. 13th, 2024: Killer Shark in Another World Vol. 1
The unhinged parody manga that jumps the shark from chapter one!
Everyone thought Shiromi Lovecut-Toothrough was the worst summoner in the world. But after she summons Sharkiller, a creature capable of transforming into Hollywood’s most ferocious B-movie sharks, nobody’s laughing now! In fact, they’re running for their lives! With her bloodthirsty buddy chomping at the bit to kill everyone in sight, can Shiromi defeat the Demon King and end his reign of terror? Or maybe the realm would be better off if she didn’t…?
Aug. 13th, 2024: Medaka Kuroiwa Is Impervious to My Charms 8
Mona is the cutest girl in school, and she knows it. In fact, she’s worked hard to make her high school debut successful. But no matter what she does, she can’t seem to catch the eye of stone-cold stoic Medaka Kuroiwa — but she’s not about to give up that easy. Medaka, on the other hand, has been raised at a temple and was told to never become close to women. Who will win in this heated battle of wills?
Aug. 13th, 2024: Mutupo, Volume 1
Mutupo — the totem — is an animal or object deemed sacred by a clan or tribe. For centuries, Zimbabweans would stay in touch with their ancestry and the practices surrounding their culture by embracing Mutupo.
There are some who have the ability to use their totem animal’s attributes as a superpower to augment their physiology. Using Mutupo is not only rare — it’s also highly illegal. Join Shingai on his journey of self-discovery as he finds himself coming up against other Mutupo users… and the police who oppose them.
Aug. 13th, 2024: My Isekai Life 14: I Gained a Second Character Class and Became the Strongest Sage in the World!
In this manga adaptation of the popular web novel series, an overworked wage slave finds himself transported to a fantasy world where he quickly becomes the strongest sage in the world…thanks to the help of an army of tamed slimes!
Whether at the office or at home, corporate drone Yuji Sano works all the time. So when his home PC flashes a message about him being summoned to another world, Yuji restarts his machine…only to find that he’s inadvertently accepted the summons! Now in a fantasy world far removed from paperwork and computers, Yuji has just one thing on his mind: waking up from what he thinks is a dream and getting back to the mountain of work he left behind! But this other world has other plans for Yuji, who quickly discovers his Monster Tamer character class allows him to befriend slimes! And thanks to their number, those slimes help him absorb so much magical knowledge that he gains a second character class in the blink of an eye! How will Yuji wield his power now that he’s the greatest sage the realm has ever known?! And what about all that paperwork?!
Aug. 13th, 2024: Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! 5
A fantasy romance about a voracious lady who delights in monster meat and a mad-blooded duke who is swept off his feet by her curious charms. If you loved Delicious in Dungeon and Drifting Dragons, you will be salivating for some grilled moodle and burning hot love in this series!
Like any proper noble lady, one must have certain acquired tastes. For Melphiera Marchalrayd, she just happens to crave a rather exotic protein -monsters! But do not judge! Despite its bad reputation, monster meat can be used in exquisite cuisine and Melphiera is determined to change the kingdom’s opinion of it! Unfortunately, since debuting in society, Melphiera has been struggling to find her perfect match…until she meets the fearless “Blood-Mad Duke” of Galbraith!
Aug. 13th, 2024: Quality Assurance in Another World, Vol. 9
Nikola is just a village girl working at the inn… until the day dragons invade, and she meets Haga, a scholar of everything around him. He’s a part of an elite society called “Seeker,” created to address a series of maladies plaguing their usually peaceful world. But both Nikola and Haga have secrets they hide… ones that will change each other’s very existence…
Aug. 13th, 2024: Sakura, Saku, Vol. 4
The bud of bittersweet first love takes bloom!
A mysterious boy comes to Saku Fujigaya’s rescue when she falls ill on a train, but he leaves before she can thank him. After this experience, Saku never ignores strangers in need of help to emulate the boy who helped her.
Saku Fujigaya would like to thank the boy who helped her, but all she has is a note signed “Ryosuke Sakura.” She discovers that a boy at her high school, Haruki Sakura, has an older brother named Ryosuke. She asks Haruki to deliver her thank-you letter to Ryosuke, but why does he refuse?
Aug. 13th, 2024: Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for My Retirement 8
After growing up an orphan, Mitsuha has a healthy respect for money and a desire to live well-at least, until she dies after being pushed off a cliff. Waking up in a strange fantasy world, Mitsuha narrowly survives an encounter with a pack of wolves, then realizes she has the power to move between this world and the real one. A lesser person might embark on heroic adventures-Mitsuha instead immediately recognizes the lucrative possibilities of her new situation, and heads out to buy an arsenal of modern weapons. Her goal: to acquire 80,000 gold, and the life of leisure she’s always dreamed of!
Aug. 13th, 2024: Shadows of Kyoto, Vol. 1
For fans of historical horror and real world ghost stories, comes this collection of chilling tales surrounding some of the most haunted sites in the Japanese city of Kyoto!
Kiyomizu-dera, Kifune Shrine, and Adashino Nenbutsu-ji — to most these places are merely tourist hotspots in the busy city of Kyoto… but each is hiding a dark history, tales of ghosts and bloodshed! In this volume come and hear the true stories of these haunted places, and the creatures that lurk just out of sight…
Aug. 13th, 2024: Sketchy, Vol. 3
As her twenties slip by, Ako feels like she’s falling behind. But a group of skateboarding girls will bring a newfound passion into her life in this reflective, relatable josei manga from the creator of Is Kichijoji the Only Place to Live?
Ako finds herself coasting along, watching her twenties pass her by. Work at the video rental store, see her boyfriend, repeat… Her days are becoming an indistinguishable, listless blur. Until she encounters a skateboarder practicing a trick–and she’s a girl! For some reason, Ako feels a pull toward the sport. Slowly, all the dreams and ambitions she gave up on and the futures she imagined for herself come flooding back, and Ako resolves to change herself now, before it’s too late. But is it ever really too late to discover something new?
Aug. 13th, 2024: Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, Vol. 25
A captured princess just wants a good night’s sleep! Shhh…
Kidnapped by the Demon King and imprisoned in his castle, Princess Syalis is…bored.
She decides to while away the hours by sleeping, but getting a good night’s rest turns out to be a lot of work! She begins by fashioning a DIY pillow out of the fur of her Teddy Demon guards and an “air mattress” from the magical Shield of the Wind. The princess’s hapless demonic guards soon discover that their captive expects to be treated like, well, a princess. Things go from bad to worse—for her captors—when some of Princess Syalis’s schemes end in her untimely—if temporary—demise and she chooses the Forbidden Grimoire for her bedtime reading…
Aug. 13th, 2024: The Concierge at Hokkyoku Department Store Vol. 1
Retail work has never been wilder than in this award-winning manga that inspired the anime movie–coming soon to North American theaters!
Working retail is tough enough with regular human customers, but what about when they’re owls, wolves, koalas…and a woolly mammoth? Welcome to the Hokkyoku Department Store, where new employee Akino’s customers are talking animals–including extinct species! Just like any shopper, each has their own complicated request that Akino must strive to satisfy. From a wealthy laughing owl searching for the perfect present to delight his wife to a thespian sea mink attempting to find a gift for a long-awaited reunion with her father, Akino must learn to meet their needs, while also dealing with her challenging coworkers and elusive floor manager.
Aug. 13th, 2024: The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses 11
A delightfully charming romantic comedy about a boy who only has eyes for the girl who always forgets her glasses!
The distance between a boy and his crush shrinks every time she forgets her glasses!
Komura starts his school year with a new seat neighbor in homeroom—the bespectacled Mie. Before long, he’s nursing a raging crush on his quirky classmate who’s always forgetting her glasses! While this might be ideal for Komura to get to know Mie better, will his poor heart give out from the daily strain of being up close and personal with the girl he likes?!
Aug. 13th, 2024: The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World, Vol. 10
The Arnold Academy of Magic is a school for the elite… and Ray White is just your ordinary guy. In fact, he doesn’t seem particularly skilled with magic at all, and is a bit of a klutz. Which is why he has nothing to do with the rumor that one of the great magicians, the Iceblade Sorcerer, is a member of the incoming class… right?
Aug. 13th, 2024: The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl, Vol. 06
Sparks fly between the handsome descendant of a snow spirit and the oblivious coworker he has a crush on! A romantic comedy in an office setting that takes coworkers to lovers to new heights within a winter wonderland of emotions!
Himuro is a modern-day ice god, an ordinary office worker who just so happens to be the descendant of a snow spirit. He’s also besotted with his coworker Fuyutsuki, who’s a little unusual herself. At first glance, the pair both seem to be calm, cool, and collected. But beneath Himuro’s icy good looks rages a passionate blizzard of love! On the other hand, his coworker’s cool facade belies nothing about any feelings she might have for Himuro in return—because she’s too oblivious to realize anything! What’s a snowman in love to do?
Aug. 13th, 2024: Usotoki Rhetoric Volume 8
It is 1926, the first year of the Showa era. Urabe Kanoko has left her hometown after it turns against her for having the ability to hear lies when spoken. She collapses from hunger after arriving in a town called Tsukumoya, where she meets a poverty-stricken detective named Iwai Soma. Is this fate? Or something more?
Aug. 13th, 2024: Wandance, Vol. 10
A SHY TEENAGER HAPPENS ON A CLASSMATE DANCING ALONE, AND HER JOY TURNS A KEY, UNLOCKING SOMETHING IN HIS HEART…
Kaboku Kotani is starting high school, and he plans to do what he’s always done: go along with his friends, keep quiet, and not draw too much attention to himself. After all, it’s hard enough to get by with a stutter like his — why make things worse by standing out from the crowd? But then he sees another first-year, Hikari Wanda, dancing like no one is watching — or like she doesn’t care who sees her. It makes Kaboku wonder: Could he reach that same freedom? To find his way to Wanda, he does something he never thought he could: He joins the dance club. After all, every routine begins with a single step, right? Join Kaboku and Wanda as they freestyle their way to life and love!
Aug. 13th, 2024: Wistoria: Wand and Sword 8
RISE OF THE NO-TALENT
Will Serfort dreams of keeping his promise to a childhood friend by becoming a Magia Vander, one of the mighty magicians who sit atop the Wizard’s Tower. However, he is unable to cast even the simplest of spells, leaving him to fight dungeon monsters to earn credits at Regarden Magical Academy. As if that weren’t enough, he finds himself putting his sword skills to the test against a bullying professor!
Aug. 20th, 2024: Apparently, Disillusioned Adventurers Will Save the World, Vol. 6
Life isn’t going well for veteran adventurer Nick. Despite his loyalty to his party, he was betrayed by a teammate who accused him of embezzlement, then kicked out by his mentor. On top of that, his girlfriend dumped him too! Tired, heartbroken, and looking for a drink, Nick chances upon a few kindred spirits who are as jaded as he is. Can these disillusioned heroes put their faith in each other long enough to save the world together…?
Aug. 20th, 2024: A Reincarnated Witch Spells Doom, Vol. 5
On her eighteenth birthday, shut-in Sena Shirai finally works up the courage to leave the comfort of her home—only to be hit by a truck! Luckily, she has a second chance at life as a witch in another world, but the only spells she can use are “explode” and “perish.” Unable to control her destructive power, Sena is shunned by the nearby villagers and doomed to live in isolation once again. But when a mysterious boy collapses at her doorstep on her (second) eighteenth birthday, will her fate finally turn around?
Aug. 20th, 2024: Black Night Parade, Vol. 4
Hino Miharu spends Christmas the same way every year, working alone at a dead-end part-time job at a convenience store. He’d do just about anything to land a full-time gig, but when he runs into a shadowy Santa Claus dressed all in black, he has no idea he’s encountered the real deal. Well, almost. While the normal Santa Claus who dresses in red and white oversees Christmas for all the good boys and girls, his dark counterpart is in charge of handling the bad children–and Miharu just wound up on the naughty list. Gobbled up by a slavering, talking sack, he’s spirited away to the Arctic, where he finds himself the newest employee of a massive Christmas operation. Yeah, the pay and benefits are great, and his coworkers sure are cute, but is this the dream job he’s been hoping for, or the beginning of a Christmas nightmare?!
Aug. 20th, 2024: Bocchi the Rock!, Vol. 4
Hitori Gotoh just wants to be popular, but the thought of interacting with her classmates makes her fall to pieces. Her solution-become a rock legend so cool that people approach her instead! However, while spending all of middle school in her closet shredding on the guitar may have earned her anonymous internet fame, it did nothing for her social skills. Now a high schooler, Hitori’s feeling ready to shrivel up and die-when she gets a sudden request to fill in for a band! It’s like her wish came true-but does this most anxious of introverts have what it takes to perform in front of a live audience?!
Aug. 20th, 2024: Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 24
Having been kicked out of the orphanage, a despairing young man by the name of Atsushi Nakajima rescues a strange man from a suicide attempt–Osamu Dazai. Turns out that Dazai is part of a detective agency staffed by individuals whose supernatural powers take on a literary bent!
Aug. 20th, 2024: Bungo Stray Dogs: Dazai, Chuuya, Age Fifteen, Vol. 2
Seven years before the events of Bungo Stray Dogs, a young Osamu Dazai is ordered by Ougai Mori to investigate an ominous rumor—there have been sightings of Mori’s deceased predecessor, and the new Mafia boss would very much like for the dead to stay buried. Along the way, Dazai runs into a gravity manipulator named Chuuya Nakahara, leader of the teenage Sheep gang. Together, the two will one day achieve infamy as the fearsome duo Twin Dark, but for now, they’ll have to learn to cooperate if they want to get to the bottom of this mystery…
Aug. 20th, 2024: Cat on the Hero’s Lap, Vol. 3
Our brave hero, Red, has embarked alongside his companions on a journey to defeat the great demon king. Or at least, that was the plan. But then a cat sat on Red’s lap and fell asleep. There’s no way he can fight monsters like this! As it turns out, Red’s greatest enemy is right on top of him!
Aug. 20th, 2024: Cheeky Brat, Vol. 11
I, Yuki, became the basketball team manager for one reason-I had a crush on the captain and wanted to be with him, always. But when Kido-senpai suddenly announced he got a girlfriend, where did that leave me? In the clubroom, crying my eyes out…until this cheeky brat of an underclassman showed up. And now that stupid, pretty playboy, Naruse, seems determined to wiggle his way into every corner of my life…
Aug. 20th, 2024: CLAMP Premium Collection Tokyo Babylon, Vol. 4
Tokyo—a beautiful yet cold city, full of life and twinkling lights. There resides Subaru Sumeragi, the thirteenth head of his clan and a powerful onmyouji. Aided by his glamorous twin sister, Hokuto, and the veterinarian who claims to love him, Seishirou Sakurazuka, he solves the supernatural troubles that plague the citizens of Tokyo—both living and deceased!
Aug. 20th, 2024: Fangirl, Vol. 4: The Manga
The manga adaptation of the beloved novel featuring all-new scenes by Rainbow Rowell!
Cath is a Simon Snow fan. Okay, everybody is a Simon Snow fan, but for Cath, being a fan is her life. Cath’s sister has mostly grown away from fandom, but Cath just can’t let go…
Cath doesn’t need friends IRL. She has her twin sister, Wren, and she’s a popular fanfic writer in the Simon Snow community with thousands of fans online. But now that she’s in college, Cath is completely outside of her comfort zone. There are suddenly all these new people in her life. She’s got a surly roommate with a charming boyfriend, a writing professor who thinks fanfiction is the end of the civilized world, a handsome new writing partner…
And she’s barely heard from Wren all semester!
Aug. 20th, 2024: Friday at the Atelier, Vol. 2
Emiko Tamaki is a female office worker who’s exhausted with life, but when she goes up to someone collapsed on the street, she’s surprised by his sudden request to model for him. The man turns out to be renowned artist Shunsui Ishihara, and he wants her nude…and covered in fish?! It’s not the most normal way to get to know someone, but it might be the start of something beautiful— or at least unpredictable!
Aug. 20th, 2024: Glitch, Vol. 4
Siblings Minato and Akira Lee have moved to a new town, and they’re expecting things to be different— but not this different! Ghostly figures tower over and pass through buildings, drawing no reaction from the locals, some of whom appear far from normal themselves. When Akira spots a strange creature outside her window, she and her new friends organize a search. If no one else can explain the uncanny appearances, the investigation club will get to the bottom of it!
Aug. 20th, 2024: Handyman Saitou in Another World, Vol. 5
Until recently……he lived an ordinary life. Saitou is a thoroughly unremarkable handyman who can’t help but feel unsatisfied with his lot in life. Sure, doing odd jobs pays the bills—barely—but it comes at the cost of dealing with his ungrateful customers and boss. Dejected and dispirited, he’s starting to wonder what the point of it all is…when he finds himself in another world. There, he meets Raelza, a strong and beautiful female warrior with a prickly attitude; Morlock, a dirty old man and a powerful wizard (when he can remember his spells); and Lafanpan, a cute but greedy fairy. Together with his companions, Saitou goes dungeon crawling in search of riches and feels what it’s like to be needed for the first time. After all, who would you trust to open locked treasure chests or repair your equipment more than your local handyman?
Aug. 20th, 2024: Hell Mode, Vol. 5: The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing
“‘Level up even while offline’?! That’s not a game on ‘easy mode’—that’s just an AFK game!”
The online game Yamada Kenichi had been playing religiously is shutting down its servers, leaving him with a void in his heart. He looks for a new game to fill it, but everything he finds is way too easy. The kind of game he likes—the kind punishing enough to make players want to spend thousands of hours on it—just isn’t around anymore.
“What’s this? ‘You are invited to a game that will never end.’”
Kenichi stumbles upon an untitled game, one promising incomparable challenge with unprecedented potential. Without hesitation, he selects the “Hell Mode” difficulty. Lo and behold, he finds himself reincarnated in another world as a serf!
Now called Allen, he sets out to unlock the secrets of his mystery-laden Summoner class; without the convenience of walkthroughs, game guides, or online forums, he must grope his way to the top of his new world!
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Aug. 20th, 2024: Hirayasumi, Vol. 2
With a carefree outlook on life, Hiroto knows better than anyone that slowing down is sometimes the best way to move forward.
At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn’t have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future—and he couldn’t be happier. Hiroto’s breezy attitude isn’t easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people who surround him are all just doing their best to figure out this thing called life.
After developing an unlikely friendship with the grouchy old woman who lives in his neighborhood, Hiroto suddenly finds himself inheriting not just her house but some rather difficult emotions as well. His 18-year-old cousin, Natsumi, moves in with him, but as a struggling art student, she has her own troubles to deal with and may just put Hiroto’s easygoing lifestyle to the test.
Aug. 20th, 2024: I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in the Real World, Too, Vol. 5
Yuuya has always been a loser, and after the death of his grandpa (the only person he
had in his corner), he’s sure there’s no point even trying anymore. But when Yuuya moves into his late gramps’s home, he inherits…a two-way door to another world?! Access to this new realm might be just the cheat Yuuya needs to succeed in his everyday life!
Aug. 20th, 2024: I Kept Pressing the 100-Million-Year Button and Came Out on Top, Vol. 6
Allen gets such poor grades at Grand Swordcraft Academy that his fellow students have dubbed him the “Reject Swordsman.” But one day, he is granted a mysterious button that, when pressed, will give him one hundred million years to train in an alternate reality. With an ungodly amount of practice under his belt, the world is about to see what this underachiever can really do!
Aug. 20th, 2024: In Another World, My Sister Stole My Name, Vol. 1
Through a handheld mirror connected to another world, college student Ichika befriends a boy named Cecil. But when the mirror disappears one day along with her older sister, Karen, Ichika thinks she’ll never see the two of them again…until a year later, when the mirror suddenly turns up and sends Ichika to the world on the other side! There, she finds a grown-up Cecil and her sister, who for some reason, has become a saint named Ichika―!? After Karen has stolen her name and her life, Ichika must forge her own destiny in this otherworldly, doting fantasy!
Aug. 20th, 2024: In/Spectre 20
A fantasy/mystery series with a unique Japanese flavor perfect for fans of Noragami: Stray God and Tokyo Ghoul.
Ages 13+
Both touched by spirits called yokai, Kotoko and Kuro have gained unique superhuman powers. But to gain her powers Kotoko has given up an eye and a leg, and Kuro’s personal life is in shambles. So when Kotoko suggests they team up to deal with renegades from the spirit world, Kuro doesn’t have many other choices, but Kotoko might just have a few ulterior motives…
Aug. 20th, 2024: It Takes Two Tomorrow, Too Volume 5
Yuya Aida (25) and Rio Aihara (28) are in their second month of living together. More than lovers but less than married, they’re still more or less content.
Aug. 20th, 2024: I Wanna Do Bad Things with You, Vol. 1
Sometimes being the villain is way more fun than being the hero.
Mamori Wataya is used to being a nobody. She lingers in the shadows of her high school, dismissed by everyone around her—that is, until she meets Soshi Fuji, the school’s notorious troublemaker. Fueled by her deep admiration for villains, Mamori quickly becomes captivated by Fuji’s devil-may-care attitude, and together they embark on a rebellion against the status quo.
After discovering that Fuji lives in the shadow of his popular and perfect younger brother, nicknamed “the Prince” by all the girls at school, Mamori offers to help Fuji derail his brother’s campaign for student council president. But as Fuji’s audacious pranks pull them closer together, Mamori discovers there’s more to like about Fuji than his just villainy.
Aug. 20th, 2024: I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability, Vol. 13
Prince Lloyd wasn’t always a prince…in a previous life, he was a sorcerer, of sorts. So when he was forced to reincarnate, he decided to continue his studies, prince of the realm or no! But his new life has its own sets of challenges…including being a 10-year-old! What’s the 7th prince/sorcerer to do?!
In his previous life, Lloyd only wished to study magic, but his status as a commoner lead him to an unfortunate end. After being ruthlessly done in by the very magic he so desperately desired to master, Lloyd opens his eyes to an amazing new existence as the 7th prince of the Kingdom of Saloum. This time, he’s been born with unmatched magical potential! With a new lease on life and the resources to make any dream a reality, Lloyd sets out to become the best sorcerer in the world! There’s just one small problem… He’s only 10 years old! How is anyone going to take him seriously like this?
Aug. 20th, 2024: Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 23
To gain the power he needs to save his friend from a cursed spirit, Yuji Itadori swallows a piece of a demon, only to find himself caught in the midst of a horrific war of the supernatural!
In a world where cursed spirits feed on unsuspecting humans, fragments of the legendary and feared demon Ryomen Sukuna have been lost and scattered about. Should any demon consume Sukuna’s body parts, the power they gain could destroy the world as we know it. Fortunately, there exists a mysterious school of jujutsu sorcerers who exist to protect the precarious existence of the living from the supernatural!
Although Yuji Itadori looks like your average teenager, his immense physical strength is something to behold! Every sports club wants him to join, but Itadori would rather hang out with the school outcasts in the Occult Research Club. One day, the club manages to get their hands on a sealed cursed object. Little do they know the terror they’ll unleash when they break the seal…
Aug. 20th, 2024: Kusunoki’s Flunking Her High School Glow-Up 1
Two ex-ugly ducklings struggle towards swandom in this cute and funny rom-com manga from the editorial team that brought you Life Lessons With Uramichi Oniisan. Two strivers debut their “new yous,” but will their dread–or feelings for each other–drag them back down?! Perfect for fans of Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible and True Beauty.
Keisuke Shizuki might have been an outcast in middle school, but not anymore. The trauma of being rejected by his first crush left Shizuki with a phobia of pretty girls and the drive to remake himself and start high school fresh: new looks, new friends, new confidence. That is, as long as he avoids the cuties and anyone who knows anything about his past. Unfortunately for him, the prettiest girl at his new school just happens to be his former middle school classmate and another ex-outcast, Shizuka Kusunoki. Unlike Shizuki, Kusunoki still lacks the social skills to make the most of her new appearance–and she wants Shizuki’s help. But helping Kusunoki will mean spending a lot of time around a beauty, and drawing some not-so-welcome attention…
Aug. 20th, 2024: Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc., Vol. 3
There’s never a dull day at the office when you’re a magical girl!
Are you looking for something new? Something challenging? Something very highly paid? Exterminating monsters is an exciting, fast-paced field that will get you out from behind a desk and into the action. With over 500 magical girl companies now in operation, you’re sure to find a position—and a uniform—that fits. Start your career as a magical girl today!
Kana Sakuragi is an excellent candidate for the job. Any job! She’s motivated and organized, and has a fantastic memory. So why has she interviewed at over 15 companies without receiving a single offer? She’s trying to keep a positive attitude, but it seems like her bad luck is only getting worse when a monster crashes her latest interview. As havoc ensues, she finds herself helping the magical girl who comes to their rescue and ends up with more than just her life in return. Meet the newest magical girl at Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc.!
Aug. 20th, 2024: Maiden of the Needle, Vol. 4
Yui is a teenage seamstress who was reincarnated into a noble family, the Nuir. With her impeccable needlework and rare ability to see fairies, Yui is nothing short of a prodigy. There’s just one problem—she has no talent for blessweaving, the magical sewing technique exclusive to those of Nuir blood! Deemed worthless by her parents, Yui is trapped in a tragic and lonely cycle of abuse… until she’s hired by a dashing new master who encourages her to reach her full potential. It turns out Yui still has a lot to learn about her special gifts, her vengeful family, and the world of the nobility!
Aug. 20th, 2024: Mission: Yozakura Family, Vol. 12
Romance! A crazy, overprotective brother! And…spies?
Taiyo Asano has been on his own ever since his parents died. The only one who seems to care for him is his childhood friend and classmate, Mutsumi Yozakura. But Mutsumi has a secret–she is the head of a family of spies!
Taiyo Asano is a super-shy high school student and the only person he can talk to is his childhood friend Mutsumi Yozakura. However, Mutsumi comes from a line of master spies with amazing powers. Her oldest brother, Kyoichiro, is obsessed with Mutsumi and out to kill anyone who gets remotely near her—and his next target is Taiyo! The only way for Taiyo to save himself from Kyoichiro’s murderous clutches is to marry Mutsumi!
Aug. 20th, 2024: Mr. Villain’s Day Off, Vol. 5
One evil supervillain spends most of his time hatching nefarious plots to take over the world—but on his days off, nothing gets between him and the cute pandas he adores! This fresh, charming comedy series answers the age-old question of what a villain does off the clock!
The mysterious and dastardly man known only as the General within the evil organization plotting to take over the world is one of the top targets of Earth’s defensive unit, the Rangers. But on his precious days off, he’s more likely to be at the local zoo staring at his beloved pandas or trying out new ice cream flavors! Will his secret hobbies be jeopardized forever when his natural enemy—a Ranger hero out to save the Earth—catches him in the act?
Aug. 20th, 2024: My Girlfriend’s Child, Vol. 5
STORIES OUT OF SCHOOL
Sachi knew pregnancy wasn’t going to be easy, but she never knew it would be quite this hard. Not only does she still feel physically unwell, but her frustration over her lack of freedom won’t stop eating away at her. All those anxieties finally come to a head in an explosive argument with Takara that throws the future of their relationship into jeopardy. Later, things become even more complicated when a rumor about her pregnancy starts to spread like wildfire around her school. Will Sachi be able to stay and graduate alongside all her friends? Or will all the gossip force her to give up on her dream?
Aug. 20th, 2024: Ogami-san Can’t Keep It In, Vol. 6
Fantasies run wild as thirsty high school girl Ogami-san must learn to keep her thoughts, and hands, to herself, in this raunchy coming-of-age romcom manga with a bizarre, blabbermouth twist! Ogami-san has been keeping a dirty little secret from her peers at school: Puberty has emptied her mind of everything but perverted fantasies! For the sake of leading an ordinary school life, she pulls out all the stops to keep her mental wild side under wraps. But when she literally reaches a hand out to Yaginuma-kun, a cute but mysterious boy in her class, her innermost thoughts just come spilling out! All she wants is to get to know him (and his body) better, but she can’t do that without the risk of exposing her true self. What’s a girl to do?!
Aug. 20th, 2024: Revenge: Mrs. Wrong, Vol. 3
Timid Tsukiko has a strained relationship with her beautiful sister Mitsuki. Whatever her domineering sister needs, Tsukiko complies–even pretending she’s her sister on dates! But when Mitsuki gets engaged, and Tsukiko stands in for her at a wedding planning meeting, she ends up falling into bed with Mitsuki’s fiance! Tired of playing second fiddle to her sister, Tsukiko decides to take something for herself for a change. In this startling tale of intrigue and romance, revenge is a dish best served steaming hot!
Aug. 20th, 2024: The Hachioji Specialty: Tengu’s Love, Vol. 1
Upon his return to his hometown near Mt. Takao, the lonely youth Kotarou reunites with a tengu girl he used to know, Hime. To his shock, Hime decrees that they must be wed! Intent on marrying Kotarou, will Hime be able to break through his walls and build a happily-ever-after with him?!
Aug. 20th, 2024: The Illustrated Guide to Monster Girls, Vol. 4
The girls of Class Z dream of graduating and becoming full-fledged monsters. But can they make it happen when their grades are the real horror show?!
Aug. 20th, 2024: The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 12
It’s a day in the life of your average househusband—if your average househusband is the legendary yakuza “the Immortal Dragon”!
A former yakuza legend leaves it all behind to become your everyday househusband. But it’s not easy to walk away from the gangster life, and what should be mundane household tasks are anything but!
He was the fiercest member of the yakuza, a man who left countless underworld legends in his wake. They called him “the Immortal Dragon.” But one day he walked away from it all to travel another path—the path of the househusband! The curtain rises on this cozy yakuza comedy!
Aug. 20th, 2024: Too Many Losing Heroines! (Manga) Vol. 1
The romantic comedy about a boy helping girls find love–and don’t miss the anime! Inspired by the award-winning light novels, also published by Seven Seas.
The popular girls in Nukumizu Kazuhiko’s class seem to have it all–good looks, lots of friends, and the hearts of all their crushes! Except…not?! Upon witnessing the shocking turn of events where the popular Yanami Anna gets friend-zoned by the boy who has crushed on her since childhood, Kazuhiko starts noticing all the fan favorites are getting similarly turned down by the boys they like. Surrounded by heartbroken heroines, can he keep their spirits up and make sure they don’t give up? Or is this a rom-com world where the girls never get their dream guy?
Aug. 20th, 2024: Witch Life in a Micro Room, Vol. 3
Madge and Lilika are fledgling C-rank witches who can only afford to share a measly 99-square foot apartment in the big city. They scrape by doing bottom-of-the-barrel jobs and eating just cabbage for dinner. But the two girls are serious about improving their lives so that they can get a pet, buy a bunch of grimoires, and eat some meat! All they need is some elbow grease!
Aug. 27th, 2024: Backstabbed in a Backwater Dungeon: My Party Tried to Kill Me, But Thanks to an Infinite Gacha I Got LVL 9999 Friends and Am Out For Revenge Vol. 6
A kid named Light is the only human member of the adventuring party known as the Concord of the Tribes… but humans are by far the weakest of the races. When his comrades abandon him to the lowest levels of the dungeon, Light resorts to the gift of Infinite Gacha to create a harem of Lvl 9999 allies! With his new, and sexy, friends, Light can escape the dungeon, and more importantly, take revenge upon the Concord of the Tribes, and perhaps even break the entire world!
Aug. 27th, 2024: Correspondence from the End of the Universe Vol. 5
A romantic sci-fi workplace drama about a spaceman pining for Earth and the partner he left behind.
Russian recent college graduate Marko is looking forward to traveling the world with his lover. However, he is abducted by a mysterious being to the end of the universe, ruining his plans. That mysterious being assigns Marko a ten-year mission. All Marko can do is give his all to the mission and befriend his alien coworkers. This is the peculiar story depicting life in a place far removed from Earth.
Aug. 27th, 2024: Dai Dark, Vol. 7
Zaha Sanko’s body has great and terrible powers — they say that possessing his bones will grant you any wish, even the desire to become ruler of the universe. But Sanko is still a teenage dude with his own life, and he isn’t about to let every monstrous lowlife in the galaxy rip him limb from limb. He and his skeletal buddy Avakian will use their dark powers to fend off any murder attempts while they search space for whomever put this curse on Sanko’s bones… because killing them might end the madness. (And then Sanko can celebrate with his favorite spaghetti.) Don’t miss this hilariously twisted and gruesome new series from the unique mind of Q Hayashida, creator of the manga and Netflix anime Dorohedoro!
Aug. 27th, 2024: I Was Reincarnated as the Villainess in an Otome Game but the Boys Love Me Anyway!, Volume 5
Fated to die as the villainess of an otome game, Mystia sets out to change her own unhappy ending!
Despite her best efforts, things for reincarnated villainess Mystia Aren keep taking a turn for the worse. After a study session with her friends, the new girl Miss Lucquit is attacked. And the troubles don’t end there, as the stalker who has been silently plaguing Mystia’s school life finally reveals himself. Mystia’s family and friends are acting strangely too, but Mystia is too busy trying to avoid her dark fate to notice. Is this all part of the otome game’s story, or is Mystia caught up in something much bigger?
Aug. 27th, 2024: Monster Guild: The Dark Lord’s (No-Good) Comeback! Vol. 7
It’s hard to defeat a mighty hero when he keeps coming back to life — in fact, it’s impossible. The Dark Lord, stuck in a loop of battling a good guy who won’t stay dead, finally loses the fight and meets his own end… or so it would seem. The Dark Lord saved himself by putting his soul into an empty vessel, and now he’s about to stage his own comeback. He may be weak now, but along with his newly formed fellowship of misfits — a slime, an orc, an ifrit, and a dark elf — he’s convinced he can rebuild his evil empire, one bumbling step at a time.
Aug. 27th, 2024: Someone’s Girlfriend Vol. 1
This sexy romance manga follows one young man’s forbidden entanglement with his best friend’s girlfriend!
Riku can’t get Shizuku out of his head to the point where she’s invaded his dreams. Then one day she stops by his house and comes on to him hard:
“Do whatever you want to me.”
The catch? She’s his best friend’s girlfriend. In their last year of high school, a dangerous romance brews!
Aug. 27th, 2024: Tales of the Tendo Family Volume 3
A young woman impersonates Hojo Ran, the daughter of a baron betrothed to Tendo Masato. Her wish: to die while protecting Masato. She begins training to attend a Tendo family rose-viewing party in Hojo Ran’s place. Meanwhile, the mysterious Tendo twins hatch a bloody plot. Are the walls closing in on Masato and Ran?
Light Novels
Aug. 6th, 2024: Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 (Light Novel) Vol. 9
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK
As Ayanokouji and his classmates begin their second year at the Advanced Nurturing High School, they’re greeted by a fresh gauntlet of exams and a fresh batch of rather unique first-year students. They’ll have to get to know each other quickly, because the first special exam pairs the first-years with the second-years on a written test—with only the second-years facing expulsion if their team performs poorly! Worse yet? It seems one of the new first-years is also from the White Room. Can Ayanokouji avoid expulsion while sussing out the identity of this hidden foe?
Aug. 13th, 2024: By the Grace of the Gods: Volume 13 (Light Novel)
Under the protection of the gods, a relaxed life with slimes in another world begins!One day, the life of middle-aged Japanese businessman Ryoma Takebayashi came to a rather sudden and disappointing end. Ryoma had never had a blessed life, but after his death, three great gods sought his cooperation and reincarnated him as a child in another world with swords and magic!Receiving a most cordial and divine welcome from the gods, Ryoma decides to live leisurely on his own in the forest for the time being. Working diligently at magic and hunting, Ryoma’s greatest passion comes to be researching his tamed slimes?! Training a variety of slimes (some newly discovered), the curtain rises on this easygoing life fantasy celebrating a second life with kind people in another world!
Aug. 13th, 2024: Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling (Light Novel) Vol. 7
A fantasy isekai adventure about a man who has to restart life…as an egg?!
Our hero wakes up one day in a brand new world…but his new life doesn’t come with fighting skills or magic powers, or even arms and legs! He’s reborn as a helpless egg, stuck in an unfamiliar forest surrounded by terrifying, hungry beasts. But eggs hatch, hatchlings grow up, and humble beginnings can lead to something great. He’ll do his best to become the strongest dragon ever, and no measly shell will get in his way!
Aug. 13th, 2024: The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash (Light Novel) Vol. 7
A heartwarming fantasy isekai tale about a girl who embarks on a journey with her new friend–a humble slime. And don’t miss the manga (also from Seven Seas) or the anime!
In Ivy’s world, stars are everything. She’s a Tamer, born to subdue monsters and animals, but she was also born starless! With her life in danger, Ivy flees into the forest where she befriends a weak little slime named Sora—the one creature she can tame. Together, the unlikely pair set off on a journey, salvaging rubbish to survive. Along the way they’ll win hearts, evade danger, and discover there’s more to starless Ivy than meets the eye!
Aug. 13th, 2024: Too Many Losing Heroines! (Light Novel) Vol. 1
Plain, boring, and friendless Nukumizu Kazuhiko has witnessed something completely baffling: popular girl Yanami Anna was friend-zoned by her childhood friend and crush! In fact, all the popular girls around him are getting similarly rejected by the boys they like. Without realizing it, Kazuhiko becomes entangled in the relationship drama where all the leading heroines are losing out on love! Can he keep their spirits up and help them find happiness?
Aug. 20th, 2024: Blade & Bastard, Vol. 2
Deep in the unexplored reaches of the dungeon, a corpse is discovered―one that shouldn’t exist. After Iarumas is resurrected, his memories of life before death are gone, and he spends his days delving into the dungeon to retrieve the bodies of dead adventurers. Can they be revived as well? Or will God reduce them to piles of ash on the altar? Either way, Iarumas collects his finder’s fee. And though his skills earn him some grudging respect, he’s also scorned for this cold, utilitarian attitude. The living keep their distance―Iarumas consorts primarily with the dead. That is, until he meets Garbage, a feral young swordswoman who’s the sole survivor of a massacred party. With Garbage by his side, Iarumas ventures deeper, scouring the dungeon for clues to his past, avoiding monsters, traps, and the inevitability of a permanent ashen demise.
Aug. 20th, 2024: Hell Is Dark with No Flowers, Vol. 1 (light novel)
Seiji Tohno sometimes sees the people around him as monsters. It’s a curse that has driven him to a life of despair, living out of net cafés with nowhere to call home…but all that changes one twilit evening when he stumbles across a huge European mansion. There, Seiji meets a bewitchingly beautiful boy dressed in a kimono with a white peony motif on the shoulder who introduces himself as Shiroshi Saijou. This mysterious young man seems to know more about Seiji that he does himself, and before he knows it Seiji has agreed to become Shiroshi’s assistant in exchange for room and board. Little does he know however, that this ‘proxy service,’ as Shiroshi puts it, is none other than outsourced death–sending monster-possessed sinners to Hell, that will bring Seiji face-to-face with terrifying new monsters each and every day!
Aug. 20th, 2024: Horror Collector, Vol. 4: The Blue Umbrella Nightmare
THERE ARE WORSE THINGS THAN THE BOOGEYMAN… The internet is full of creepypastas, cryptid sightings, tales of paranormal activity, and unsolved disappearances. These are mostly rumors and pranks fueled by trolls―entertainment. But the unlucky few learn the hard way that some legends are true. Many of these unfortunate souls are doomed, but their luck may change if they cross paths with the boy in the red hood. He roams from town to town and appears wherever strange things occur. Is he a light in the dark? Or living proof that monsters are all too real…?
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Aug. 20th, 2024: I Kept Pressing the 100-Million-Year Button and Came Out on Top, Vol. 8 (light novel)
BUTTON MASH TO VICTORY
On the verge of flunking out of Grand Swordcraft Academy due to his total lack of talent, Allen Rodol’s life goes from bad to worse when the class prodigy challenges him to a duel where it’s win or face expulsion. However, the night before his hopeless bout, a mysterious hermit grants Allen a button that will give him one hundred million years to train in an alternate reality when pressed. Allen not only gladly accepts the offer but also goes back for seconds, thirds, tenths even! With over a billion years of straight practice under his belt, the world is about to see what the “Reject Swordsman” can really do!
Aug. 20th, 2024: Magical Girl Raising Project, Vol. 18 (light novel)
Sugar and spice–but not playing nice!
The hit smartphone game Magical Girl Raising Project is not only free, but one in tens of thousands of players will win real-life powers. In N City, sixteen of these lucky girls help the city’s citizens–until upper management announces that each week, the least productive magical girl will lose her gifts. But this is no ordinary contest, and as the rules become increasingly sadistic, the competition to keep their powers becomes a vicious battle for the girls’ very lives…
Aug. 20th, 2024: My Happy Marriage, Vol. 7 (light novel)
IS THIS MARRIAGE A BLESSING? OR A CURSE? Born talentless to a noble family famous for their supernatural abilities, Miyo Saimori is forced into an existence of servitude by her abusive stepmother. When Miyo finally comes of marriageable age, though, her hopes of being whisked away to a better life crumble after she discovers her fiancé’s identity: Kiyoka Kudou, a commander apparently so cold and cruel that his previous would-be brides all fled within three days of their engagements. With no home to return to, Miyo resigns herself to her fate-and soon finds that her pale and beautiful husband-to-be is anything but the monster she expected. As they slowly open their hearts to each other, both realize the other may be their chance at finding true love and happiness.
Aug. 27th, 2024: Ripping Someone Open Only Makes Them Bleed
From the award-winning author of I Want to Eat Your Pancreas and I Had That Same Dream Again comes a brand-new novel: a tender coming-of-age story about the tangled lives of teenage girls.
Seventeen-year-old Akane has everything she could ever want: friends, a boyfriend, and an all-round perfect life. No one knows that her every move is a calculated performance, dictated by a compulsive need to be liked. Her flawless act is disrupted when she meets a man named Ai, who looks and sounds exactly like the protagonist of Akane’s favorite novel. Can this be a coincidence? And if not, what does it mean?
Aug. 27th, 2024: The Evil Queen’s Beautiful Principles (Light Novel) Vol. 2
Reincarnation, royalty, and revenge… A new fantasy isekai series by the creative team behind Accomplishments of the Duke’s Daughter.
A woman reborn, Crown Princess Luxeria is derided as a doll, beautiful and docile. But that’s merely the mask she wears. Powerful magic courses through her veins—magic that can corrupt hearts, erase memories, and pluck one’s innermost thoughts from the air. After years of being confined to a tower, she is finally set free…only to become embroiled in a grand conspiracy that kicks off with her parents’ murder. Thrust onto a tragic stage of love and betrayal, she will play her part to perfection.
Aug. 27th, 2024: Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho (Light Novel) Vol. 6
In this time-spanning fantasy epic of humans and demons, a warrior in feudal Japan must hunt a demon through time–a tale soon to be an anime!
For generations, a shrine has stood in the mountain village of Kadono, and for each generation the shrine has had an Itsukihime—its shrine maiden—and the maiden has had her guardian. During the Edo period, a young man named Jinta protects the town and the Itsukihime. When he confronts a strange demon in the nearby forest, it tells him that in the distant future a Demon God will threaten all people, everywhere, and it claims that the the Demon God’s rise to power springs from this very time and place, in the village of Kadono. So begins the centuries-spanning journey of a man tainted by demons, hunting through time to seek justice for what he’s lost, and to find a reason to keep on fighting.
This started as a fun thing and then quickly derailed into how tf do I add all this. I was too deep in to stop, but wow, it was a lot of work, haha. Never again…
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