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Manhwa / Comics
Oct. 1st, 2024: Please Be My Star: A Graphic Novel
A fun and unique reimagining of The Phantom of the Opera as a teen rom-com set in high school!Erika knows that people find her weird and off-putting. Instead of making friends, she finds solace in talking to herself and obsessing over handsome actors and pop stars. When she starts attending a new school, her loneliness takes on a life of its own and she develops a new obsession: the cutest boy in her theater class, Christian. For some reason, Christian is kind to her and even agrees to star in the play that she wrote for him, and Erika starts to find a creative voice that might lead to new friendship and romance. But the more time Erika spends with Christian, the more she wonders what he sees in a creep like her. Can Erika somehow write her way into the center of her own heartfelt love story? Or does Christian have an ending of his own in mind?
Oct. 1st, 2024: Your Throne Vol. 1
A powerful noblewoman has to rewrite her entire revenge plan when she wakes up in the body of her sworn rival. Your Throne Vol. 1 collects the first twelve episodes of the stunning fantasy WEBTOON comic by SAM, which has over 830 million reads worldwide.
Tensions are brewing under the seemingly calm surface of the Vasilios Empire, a kingdom ruled by the Imperial Family and the Temple. Lady Medea Solon has lost her place next to Crown Prince Eros but resolves to do whatever it takes to win back what’s rightfully hers. However, she’ll have to rewrite her entire revenge plan when she wakes up in the body of her sworn rival.
Oct. 8th, 2024: Reborn Rich Vol. 2
A man plots revenge against a corporate empire when he’s reborn into the family who rules it.
After thirteen years as a loyal employee of the Soonyang Group, South Korea’s largest business empire, Hyeonwoo is rewarded with betrayal–and murdered–by his employers! Miraculously, he’s given a second chance, reborn back in time as Dojun Jin, grandson of the founder of the corporate dynasty that betrayed him. In a daring quest to rewrite destiny, he will not only attempt to settle the score; he will aim for the ultimate hostile takeover.
Oct. 22nd, 2024: 7FATES: CHAKHO, Vol. 5
One day, Zeha wakes up in a hospital bed with a nasty wound on his chest and no memory of what happened. Before he can get his bearings, a city detective reveals that he was found collapsed on Inwang Mountain, the sole survivor of a grisly mass murder. This was only the beginning. The Beom, monstrous entities from another world, stalk the streets, mauling and devouring anyone they can find. When Zeha learns that he is somehow at the center of it all, he decides to stand up and fight. But first, he will need allies― a team of seven individuals drawn to each other, as if guided by fate itself.
Oct. 22nd, 2024: Beetle Hands Vol. 1
The full-color webtoon/comic released on Naver’s WEBTOON platform is now in print! This thrilling English-original horror tale follows two friends fighting for survival in a realm where their worst nightmares come to life.
Welcome to the Heartland, a nightmarish realm where your memories literally come back to haunt you—and hunt you down. Dragged into the Heartland by the terrifying Beast that lives inside it, Matthew must survive long enough to free himself and his best friend Kenma before the Beast consumes them both. Better run fast, Matthew, before the Beast can catch you.
Oct. 22nd, 2024: Beware the Villainess!, Vol. 1
When a modern-day college student wakes up in the body of Melissa Foddebrat, the villainess of a cliché reverse-harem novel, she is determined to cast aside the plot and live a quiet life of luxury, but…AGH! Why are all the men in this novel trash?! A sleazebag crown prince, an asshole sniper, a crazed werewolf, and an obsessive merchant―Melissa can’t just stand by and watch the innocent heroine suffer at the hands of these four male leads. Scummy love interests, begone ― this story is getting a rewrite!
Oct. 22nd, 2024: Bloody Sweet, Vol. 4
NOT YOUR AVERAGE VAMPIRE STORY
Gloomy, introverted, and the daughter of a shaman—Naerim is an easy target for the bullies in her class. With no friends and an aloof mother, she faces this daily nightmare all alone. But just as she hits rock bottom, her knight in shining armor swoops in! Except he’s dressed in sinister black…and he’s an ancient vampire?! Fetechou makes it no secret that he desires her blood, but he’ll work for every drop by giving her back what she most desperately needs—her smile. Can his manic energy help Naerim
come out of her shell?
Oct. 22nd, 2024: Itaewon Class, Vol. 3
REVENGE IS A DISH BEST SERVED COLD
A single choice can completely alter one’s future—a truth no one knows more than Saeroyi Park, whose decision to stop a school bully exposes him to the harsh reality of money and power. Things go from bad to worse when his dad, who stood by him through it all, gets killed by the very same bully…and Saeroyi vows to take a life for a life. After his rash, rage-fueled murder attempt ends in a prison stint, though, a new plan kindles within him: open a restaurant, recreate the joy his father showed him, and cook up some proper revenge. And there’s no better place to do so than the neighborhood of freedom, diversity, and delicious food—Itaewon!
Oct. 22nd, 2024: My Gently Raised Beast, Vol. 8
When Blondina is revealed to be a long-lost princess, she hopes to say good-bye to the miserable life of an orphan. But all that awaits her in the palace is bullying and ridicule for her common background, and the cold, condescending gaze of her father, the emperor. Her first and only friend is a black cat she meets in the garden. Though Amon has a big attitude for a little ball of fur, he’s the perfect buddy she always wanted. And the best part―he can talk! But just when she thought her little friend couldn’t be any more special―FLASH!―Blondina finds herself staring at the most handsome boy she’s ever seen. “I told you. I’m not a cat.”
Oct. 22nd, 2024: See You in My 19th Life, Vol. 4
“I’M A BIT DIFFERENT FROM EVERYONE ELSE.” After living through and remembering seventeen previous lives, twelve-year-old Juwon Yun’s heart can’t be moved by anyone…except a strong, lovable boy named Seoha Mun. Just before she can let him in on her secret, however, their time together is abruptly cut short―until she reincarnates less than a year later. Now, as Jieum Ban, she’s determined to make her way back to Seoha’s side…but he’s haunted by the memory of Juwon dying in his arms, so romance is the last thing on his mind! Will Jieum be able to overcome her own past self and find happiness in her nineteenth life?
Oct. 22nd, 2024: SSS-Class Revival Hunter, Vol. 1
Some people are just born lucky, fated to enjoy all the riches and fame, while those beneath fade into obscurity. Confucius Kim, an F-class hunter with zero skills, is definitely not one of the fortunate ones. He spends his days bemoaning his lame existence and enviously following the exploits of the star hunter Flame Emperor, for whom the mysterious, monster-filled Tower is nothing but a red carpet. Then one day, Confucius gets the chance to finally catch up to his idol when he receives the ability to copy other people’s skills. The only catch? He has to be killed by them first!
Oct. 22nd, 2024: The Boxer, Vol. 8
While searching for a final prodigy to train, legendary boxing coach K stumbles across a bewildering scene―an apathetic teenager simply standing still as his bullies throttle him. But Coach K sees more than this, sees the precision, grace, and uncanny perceptiveness in the boy’s movements. He knows right away that this is the fighter he’s been waiting for. Yet when he tries to recruit him, the boy with the lifeless eyes only asks one question: “Is it any fun? Hitting people…Is it fun?”
Oct. 22nd, 2024: Overgeared, Vol. 5
Youngwoo Shin is a deadbeat in real life, working odd jobs to barely pay off his loans. Even his family has written him off as a hopeless video game addict. But when he logs in to the massively popular VR game Satisfy, Youngwoo becomes Grid the Warrior…who is also painfully mediocre. Everything changes when he stumbles across a tome containing the lost knowledge of a legendary blacksmith. The catch is, using it resets all his levels! In order to survive after being forced back to square one, Grid will need to hone his skills and gather reliable allies…or not! Who needs all that when you’re decked out in god-tier items?!
Manga
Romance
I Love Yoo Volume One: A WEBTOON Unscrolled Graphic Novel
Oct. 1st, 2024: A Condition Called Love 10
Hotaru is a 16-year-old high school first-year who has always been ambivalent about love, preferring instead to have a lively life with her family and friends. So when she sees her schoolmate, Hananoi-kun, sitting in the snow after a messy, public breakup, she thinks nothing of offering to share her umbrella. But when he asks her out in the middle of her classroom the next day, she can’t help but feel that her life is about to change in a big way…
Oct. 1st, 2024: GAME: Between the Suits Vol. 5
At twenty-seven, Sayo is married to her career — she’s the kind of woman who will even answer work calls while having sex! When her firm hires charming playboy Ryoichi, Sayo tries to resist his advances, but not for long. Soon they’re plunging into a purely physical relationship, agreeing that they’ll only play this love game until they find true romance. Sayo will let Ryoichi into her bed, but will she let him into her heart…?
Oct. 1st, 2024: Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You: Soulmate, Vol. 3 ***FINAL VOLUME***
With her jet-black hair, sinister smile, and silent demeanor, Sawako “Sadako” Kuronuma always had trouble fitting in during high school. But with help from her friends, her boyfriend Kazehaya, and even her rival-turned-friend Kurumi, Sawako came out of her shell. Now in college, Sawako and Kurumi have become incredibly close, but Kurumi longs for a romance of her own.
In college, Kurumi thinks she’s found her soulmate in Sawako, her rival-turned-best-friend from high school. But Kurumi can’t help wondering if maybe there’s someone else out there for her, despite her troubling track record with dating. When the opportunity to attend a mixer crops up, Kurumi drags Sawako along, setting in motion a dangerous love story…
Oct. 1st, 2024: My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Volume 3
Sometimes love is like an endgame boss.
College student Akane has just been dumped by her boyfriend. Heartbroken, she decides to quit the online RPG they used to play together—but instead of deleting her account, she logs in and battles low-level enemies to relieve her stress and hurt feelings. There she meets Yamada, an elite pro gamer so reclusive that Akane can’t decide if he’s awkward or alluring.
When Akane encounters her ex at a gaming convention, she makes the snap decision to pretend Yamada is her boyfriend, and soon the two of them are spending time together both in the game and in real life. The problem is, Yamada is only interested in the game. As Akane’s feelings grow, will Yamada’s focus shift?
Oct. 1st, 2024: Otaku Vampire’s Love Bite, Vol. 1
Some vampires live to feast on the blood of their victims. Others just want to score super limited edition anime merch!
Hina Arukado is a modern vampire who drinks blood from bags instead of from humans. But she’s also a complete shut-in who hasn’t left the house in 30 years. In an effort to reach her, Hina’s dad does something that changes her life—he gives her a DVD of the Vampire Cross anime! Hina is instantly obsessed, especially with the character Mao. But it’s difficult to fangirl as hard as she wants from her bedroom in Romania, so now Hina is out of the house and off to Japan to live her otaku dream!
Hina’s so busy collecting Mao merch that she almost doesn’t feel bad about missing out on the Vampire Cross cafes. If only she had a human friend who could eat all the themed food for her! But connecting with humans isn’t easy until Hina literally bumps into her neighbor Kyuta, a prickly boy who looks just like Mao. Having her best friend live next door will be so convenient! Now if she can just convince him to actually be her friend…
Oct. 8th, 2024: A Brief Moment of Ichika 3
He was my reason for living- It’s been three years since college student Ichika Sendawara was given two years to live, and she naturally feels like time is running out. But then, on the train, she happens to see her beloved teacher Professor Yurugi, who had vanished suddenly at the end of last semester. That one glimpse stokes the fire of a passion she had more or less given up on…but they may have more in common than she ever suspected. The economy in storytelling in this first of three volumes only serves to underline the poignancy of their connection-is a brief flash of happiness worth the pain of separation? – Life is fleeting, and love all the more so.
Oct. 8th, 2024: Cinderella Closet Vol. 7
Haruka is a “plain jane” who left the countryside to start her college life at Tokyo. She’s secretly in love with Kurotaki, a coworker at her part-time job, but she lacks the self-confidence to confess her feelings to him. Then she meets Hikaru, a glamorous but sharp-tongued fashionista who begrudingly agrees to play “fairy godmother” for Haruka. However, there’s more to Hikaru than meets the eye!
Oct. 8th, 2024: I’m a Wolf, but My Boss is a Sheep! Vol. 5 **Final Volume**
Oogami, a salaryman working for a bedding company, has a pretty standard routine. He does his work, keeps to himself, and hides his huge crush on his beautiful supervisor. Normally this does just fine for him, but when he’s suddenly transferred to his secret crush’s department, it’s a blessing and a curse. His biggest problem? He’s a literal wolf, while his boss and all his coworkers are sheep! This wolf-boy is in for more than a case of simple puppy-love…
Oct. 8th, 2024: I Can’t Refuse S Vol. 4
Miku is in a bind: her father has taken on too much debt, subjecting her family to so much work and stress that now her mother has fallen ill. Miku is willing to do what it takes to help her family, so she agrees to become a wealthy benefactor’s mistress to raise the cash they need! Unfortunately, that alone isn’t enough–the wealthy man has a preference for women who are experienced in bed, and Miku is anything but. That’s when the man’s butler, Kamishiro, steps in. The gorgeous but sharp-tongued Kamishiro is blunt: he says he’s been sent to train Miku in the sexual arts. Under his hot and heavy tutelage, can Miku become experienced enough to inflame the desire of any man…including her teacher?
Oct. 8th, 2024: Pupposites Attract 2
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…
Oct. 8th, 2024: The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl 07
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?
Oct. 15th, 2024: The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity 3
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?
Oct. 15th, 2024: When Will Ayumu Make His Move? 17
Yaotome’s the president of the shogi club at her high school, and she’s pretty sure that Ayumu, an underclassman and the only other member of the club, has a huge crush on her. They get together to play shogi every day after school, but no matter what she does, she can’t seem to get him to confess his feelings! What she doesn’t know is that Ayumu has made a pact with himself to reveal his love only after he’s beaten Yaotome at shogi for the first time. Yet there’s one big issue with this plan… he really sucks!
Oct. 22nd, 2024: A Sign of Affection 10
Yuki is a typical college student, whose world revolves around her friends, social media, and the latest sales. But when a chance encounter on a train leads to her meeting friend-of-a-friend and fellow student Itsuomi-san, her world starts to widen. But even though Itsuomi-kun can speak three languages, sign language isn’t one of them. Can the two learn to communicate the budding feelings between them?
Oct. 22nd, 2024: A Suitable Fetish Vol. 1
Suit up for this steamy office romance where two co-workers have secret intimate interests that just so happen to pair up.
Sakuramori Miu is, by all appearances, a prim and proper young lady with a respectable job in planning and development. There’s no way she could be anything but vanilla and innocent! But when she’s off the clock and behind closed doors, Miu’s got a taste for more sensual pleasures and fetishes. To her surprise, her sales manager, Takeda Shiro, is also hiding his own secret fantasies behind his buttoned-up reputation. When the two match their desires, they’ll make for one steamy office romance!
Oct. 22nd, 2024: Diary of a Female Lead: Shujinkou Nikki Vol. 1
The critically acclaimed meta shojo about taking charge of your own (love) life!
Tsujimura Aoi wouldn’t consider herself a main character by any means. Meek and insecure, she’s constantly alone, unlike her athletic older brother, Itsuki, or her mother, a famous shojo mangaka. Aoi doesn’t need to be the heroine, though—all she wants is a true friend. But Itsuki disagrees, and when he brings home Aoi’s effortlessly cool classmate Mizusawa Sena, the two concoct a plan to teach Aoi all about love, using shojo manga as their guide. Can this drab side character become an unparalleled female lead by falling for the perfect guy?
Oct. 22nd, 2024: Imitation, Vol. 4
THERE’S NO SUCH THING AS BAD PUBLICITY…RIGHT?
As a member of the obscure idol group Tea Party, Maha Lee dreams of becoming a superstar one day. But she had no idea she’d get her big break so soon…by embarrassing herself on a popular talk show! Even worse, the debacle lands her on the bad side of Ryoc Kwon, a member of the top male idol group SHAX. He now has her pegged as a talentless fake who imitates successful artists for attention…Does Maha have what it takes to convince him and the world that she’s the real deal?
Oct. 22nd, 2024: My Dress-Up Darling 12
A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy rom-com!
Traumatized by a childhood incident with a friend who took exception to his love of traditional dolls, doll-artisan hopeful Wakana Gojo passes his days as a loner, finding solace in the home ec room at his high school. To Wakana, people like beautiful Marin Kitagawa, a trendy girl who’s always surrounded by a throng of friends, are practically aliens from another world. But when cheerful Marin—never one to be shy—spots Wakana sewing away one day after school, she barges in and ultimately ropes her quiet classmate into her hobby: cosplay! Will Wakana’s wounded heart be able to handle the invasion from this sexy alien?!
Oct. 22nd, 2024: Skip and Loafer Vol. 10
The award-winning romantic comedy about a country girl chasing her dreams in Tokyo–and don’t miss the anime!
Mitsumi is bound for high school in Tokyo! She’s got book smarts, but this small-town girl is about to find out she’s massively unprepared for the social norms of big city high schoolers.
Oct. 22nd, 2024: What He Who Doesn’t Believe in Fate Says Vol. 5
Kosuke can see the “red string of fate” that connects soulmates. Unfortunately, he’s fallen in love with Yuka and her string clearly doesn’t lead to him. He hides his feelings for her, until one day a fortune teller lets Yuka know her destined lover is nearby — and she thinks it’s Kosuke! Could this finally be the windfall for Kosuke’s unrequited love? Can he stop destiny?!
Oct. 22nd, 2024: Your Lie in April Omnibus 1 (Vol. 1-3)
The moving, musical drama about love, life, pain, and passion that inspired the hit anime returns in a huge omnibus edition! This collectible reissue includes Vol. 1-3 of the manga–over 600 pages of manga–plus exclusive color art and a new, larger size.
Kosei Arima was a piano prodigy until his cruel taskmaster of a mother died suddenly, changing his life forever. Driven by his pain to abandon piano, Kosei now lives in a monotonous, colorless world. Having resigned himself to a bland life, he is surprised when he meets Kaori Miyazono, a violinist with an unorthodox style. Can she bring Kosei back to music, and back to life?
This new, 610-page collectible edition of Your Lie in April includes three full volumes of the original release, newly-published color art, translation notes, and a new, larger size.
Oct. 29th, 2024: Love Is Dark, Vol. 1
Sosei Takarai just wanted to be a regular high schooler. He goes to school every day, hiding a job he doesn’t even enjoy, until the class idol, Asumi Shiramori, inexplicably asks him out. Sosei is over the moon, but with all his free time after school and on weekends taken up by his job, he barely gets to see Asumi, let alone go out on dates. Then, one day, he spies his mysterious classmate Kuchina Hitsujimoto at his workplace. Why is she there? Sosei’s job, after all, is as an assassin. His romantic entanglements are bittersweet and painful, and the closer Sosei gets to his dream of normality, the further away it seems. A dark rom-com about a boy who kills and a girl who takes lives with a touch.
Oct. 29th, 2024: Tiger and Dragon Vol. 1
A shojo manga about a love triangle between childhood friends–including one who disappeared!
When Konomi was five years old, her best friend and neighbor Kagetora moved away. After ten years with no communication, Konomi decides it’s time to finally move on from her childhood crush. Luckily, with her other childhood friend Tatsuomi waiting in the wings, it looks like romance is right around the corner. That is, until Kagetora suddenly reappears, and Konomi’s love life is thrown into chaos!
Historical & Fantasy Romance
Oct. 1st, 2024: Magic Artisan Dahlia Wilts No More (Manga) Vol. 6
Reincarnated in a fantasy world, Dahlia immerses herself in the art of crafting magical items. Using knowledge from her old life and the skills her new father has taught her, she invents specialized tools, finding pleasure in everyday activities. Dahlia won’t hang her head in misery like she used to. She’s determined to enjoy her second chance at life!
Oct. 1st, 2024: The Great Snake’s Bride Vol. 4
For five hundred years, a giant snake god has lived in the ancient mountain. Miyo, an unlucky woman from the nearby village, is offered as tribute to the great snake. Miyo fears that she will be devoured, but the snake treats her like a wife rather than a meal. His flicking tongue vibrates through gentle words, as his powerful slithering body wraps around hers in an embrace. What does it truly mean to be the bride of a beast…?
Oct. 1st, 2024: Victoria’s Electric Coffin 03 *Final Volume*
A thirteen-year-old medical genius gives a boy on death row a chance at life after death!
David Douglas wishes he’d never been born. What’s the point of a slum boy enduring a miserable existence and ending up on death row? Victoria Frankenstein, a thirteen-year-old medical doctor, offers him a change of fate. Together they can help people and prove the worth of Victoria’s invention: the electric coffin. After David becomes Eins, what kind of life will this second chance offer?
Oct. 15th, 2024: I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History, Vol. 1: It Seems Turning Into a High-Born Baddie Makes the Prince All the More Lovestruck
“Screw all your lip service! I’ll go down in history as a villain!” Me, the same girl who hates all those prim and proper heroines, got reincarnated as the villain in the world of my favorite fantasy dating sim! It’s my dream come true, so I’m going to leave my mark on history by becoming the world’s greatest villain! But to do that, I’ll need to get a lot stronger, and smarter. Just one problem―the harder I try to be evil, the harder the prince falls for me! At this rate, will I ever get to earn my place in history!?
Oct. 15th, 2024: The Barbarian’s Bride Vol. 1
A captured knight finds herself betrothed to the leader of the very tribe she was sent to fight in this fantasy manga.
Serafina de Lavillant, the strongest female knight in the West, was sent to subjugate the barbaric tribes of the East. But when her mission fails spectacularly, she’s captured alive and imprisoned. Humiliated and dreading what horrific torture she’ll endure, she asks to be put to death. To her surprise, rather than tearing her limb from limb, the tribe leader asks for her hand…in marriage! Will Serafina face a cruel and abusive arranged marriage? Or will she discover that these tribes aren’t as barbaric as she was led to believe?
Oct. 15th, 2024: The Small-Animallike Lady Is Adored by the Ice Prince, Vol. 1
I’m Liliana, the daughter of an earl, and I’m in a terrible bind. For some reason, when the “Ice Prince,” Prince William, hosted a party to find his bride, I was the lucky guest he chose! Except…living a life as royalty is just about the last thing I want. So my goal is to break off my engagement―the sooner the better! But why is it that day by day, His Highness’s attitude only grows sweeter…?
Oct. 22nd, 2024: Royal Tailor: Clothier to the Crown Vol. 2
Hana’s lifelong dream is to become a tailor and make wonderful clothes for people of all the different fantasy races. However, in a world where humans are discriminated against, even getting work as a seamstress is a struggle. When a handsome, mysterious prince offers her a job, it seems like Hana’s fortunes might finally be changing for the better!
Oct. 22nd, 2024: Tales of the Tendo Family Volume 4
Masato, a son of the Tendo family, is meant to marry Hojo Ran, the daughter of a baron. There’s just one problem: she’s a fake. The real Ran has fled after hearing that few make it out of the Tendo family alive. In her place is a young woman who says she will die if it means saving someone else’s life.
Oct. 29th, 2024: Nina the Starry Bride 7
Nina had a rough start to life, stealing to survive — and eventually being sold into slavery by her closest friend. But to her surprise, her captor, Prince Azure, ordained that she would live the life of a princess… specifically, that of the recently deceased princess-priestess, Alisha. But despite her changing fortune, Nina won’t give up her old life without a fight… and Azure might just be the one to finally match her wits. But how much can she trust Azure? And can she stop the feelings budding in her heart, knowing she must eventually marry another…?
Slice of Life, Drama, & Comedy
Oct. 1st, 2024: Bless 3
At a young age, Aia Utagawa was scouted as a model, but his real ambition is to become a makeup artist. But, even as the end of high school approaches, it’s a dream he hides inside, afraid of stepping outside his prescribed role as a pretty face. Then, one day, he meets Jun, a quiet classmate who hunches because she’s ashamed of her face, covered in freckles. He convinces her to enter a school runway fashion contest together-with him doing her makeup. They make an incredible team, with Jun discovering a confidence she never knew she could show and Aia finally learning that, while it may be tough to open yourself up to failing at the one thing you care about, the difficulties can be worth facing.
Oct. 1st, 2024: Imaginary Vol. 2
A gorgeously illustrated tale about childhood friends, unrequited love, and the power of imagination!
Back when Tasuku was a kid, he harbored a secret: he was in love with his friend Maika. But Maika moved away for school before he could gather his courage and confess. Now, as adults, they’ve reconnected as friends, and being together brings back memories of their shared past. It was so easy to fantasize about wild things when they were children, but what has become of those fantasies now that they’ve grown up?
Oct. 8th, 2024: My Dear Detective: Mitsuko’s Case Files Vol. 1
Get ready to solve the case with Japan’s first woman detective and her assistant in this Showa-era manga!
Hoshino Mitsuko is a determined and hard-working woman living in the 1930s, where career women are a rarity and looked down upon. Despite rampant sexism and pressure to “stay home,” she’s determined to prove herself as a successful detective no matter what. One day, she’s approached by the handsome waiter Yoshida Saku, who presents Mitsuko with her very first solo case. Together, the two work closely to solve the mystery, and Mitsuko finds Saku quite capable—but very curious—and takes him on as her new assistant. Can this duo tackle cases and the turbulent atmosphere of the Showa era?
Action Adventure & Fantasy
Oct. 1st, 2024: Magical Buffs: The Support Caster is Stronger Than He Realized! (Manga) Vol. 1
He’s one support mage who can hold his own on the front lines and will prove it in this action-packed fantasy manga!
Wim Strauss is a “granting caster”—a support mage who can increase the strength of his allies through the power of his spells. It’s a useful talent, but since it can’t be used directly in battle, it gets zero respect from the other members of his party. As far as they’re concerned, support magic is dead weight. It isn’t long before they toss him out on his ear, leaving Wim to wonder if his career as an adventurer is over.
Lucky for Wim, he has one big chance: His childhood friend Heidemarie is able to get him an audition with her elite A-rank party, Nachtlibelle. The two of them know his magic is good for more than just menial backup, but now he’ll have to prove it. It’s time to show the world that support mages can do more than just stand on the back lines!
Oct. 1st, 2024: Malevolent Spirits: Mononogatari Vol. 8
A vengeful exorcist must cohabit with the spirits he hates in this action-packed supernatural tale that’s now an anime!
There are powerful beings whose spirits dwell within old objects: tsukumogami. Hyoma is a young man who despises these evil spirits for robbing him of something precious. His mission: to use the supernatural powers granted to him to dispatch these tsukomogami back to their own world, no matter what it takes.
But when Hyoma’s grandfather sends him to live with Botan, a kind-hearted girl who peacefully shares a house with an assortment of overprotective tsukumogami, it’s more than Hyoma can bear. Can Botan help Hyoma overcome his rage, or will his thirst for vengeance lead him down a dark and violent path?
The supernatural battle action fantasy manga that inspired the anime!
Oct. 1st, 2024: Marriage Toxin, Vol. 4
Gero may be a master assassin, but he’s not exactly killing it in the romance department! Can marriage swindler Kinosaki help him find true love?
Poison Master Hikaru Gero is about to take on his most challenging assignment yet—getting married! Gero couldn’t be more clueless when it comes to dating, but thankfully, marriage swindler Mei Kinosaki knows everything there is to know about love. Together, this unlikely pair is going to do whatever it takes to get Gero hitched—even if they have to take on the entire criminal underworld in the process!
As a deadly assassin from the poison clan, Gero swears he’ll never settle down—that is, until the family orders his sister to produce the poison clan’s next heir. Refusing to let his sister abandon her chance at true love with her girlfriend, Gero desperately turns to marriage swindler Mei Kinosaki for relationship advice. Can Kinosaki turn this trained killer into a charming husband-to-be?
Oct. 15th, 2024: Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc., Vol. 4
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.!
Oct. 15th, 2024: Overlord, Vol. 19
What do you do when your favorite game shuts down? Momonga decided to stay logged in right up until the very end. But when the servers go dark, he finds himself transported into the game world–and he’s been transformed into his skeletal avatar from the game, awesome magical powers included! But what if he’s the villain of his own story?
Oct. 15th, 2024: Versus 1
The compelling and long-awaited new action epic from ONE, the author of One-Punch Man and Mob Psycho 100! Humanity cowers in fear in a world ruled by demons…but a brigade of humanity’s 47 strongest heroes band together in a final attempt to wrest the world back!
Centuries ago, humanity’s natural enemy, Demons, invaded the world and defeated humanity. The Great Demon Lord and his generals have since dominated the world, while the human race lives on in fear. In desperation, a group of 47 people gathered from around the world undertake a last-ditch effort to save humanity from ultimate annihilation. These heroes swear to defeat the demon army and win back humanity’s freedom, but they have no idea the desperate measures that this battle will drive them to embrace…
Oct. 29th, 2024: Endroll Back Volume 3
Following the suicide of Yuka, a victim of bullying, her brother Asaharu becomes disappointed in himself, and encounters an angel. The angel proceeds to offer him a deal: find the person who drove his sister to her death within three months in order to resurrect her. However, nothing is done without compensation. With every mistake that Asaharu makes, his life expectancy will decrease. Is his sister’s life more valuable than his own?
The hunt for the criminal begins.
Light Novels
Oct. 1st, 2024: 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! (Light Novel) Vol. 6
Reincarnation drama gets sent into overdrive in this tale full of romance and scheming that inspired the anime—and don’t miss the manga adaptation, also from Seven Seas!
Being reborn once may sound impressive, but Rishe is already on her seventh time around! She has had all kinds of excitement in her previous lives, from peddling goods as a merchant to locking blades as a knight, so now she’s determined to kick back and enjoy. But to savor the high life, she first has to marry the handsome prince…the same one who happens to be her murderer! It will take six-plus lifetimes of experience and skills for Rishe to break the time loop and make her extravagant dreams come true!
Oct. 1st, 2024: A Tale of the Secret Saint (Light Novel) Vol. 6
The story of a young woman’s quest to become a knight while hiding her saintly power–and don’t miss the manga adaptation, also from Seven Seas!
Born into a long line of knights, Fia is determined to become a knight herself, just like all her siblings. But a brush with death awakens memories of her past life as a Saint–a woman who wields rare, powerful healing and protection magic–along with the ability to use that magic herself! The downside is that Fia also remembers her past life’s untimely death, and the danger she will be in if anyone finds out what she really is. She vows to stay on her knighthood path and keep her powers a secret forever! But how can she resist using her newfound powers when they’re just so useful?
Oct. 1st, 2024: I Abandoned My Engagement Because My Sister is a Tragic Heroine, but Somehow I Became Entangled with a Righteous Prince (Light Novel) Vol. 1
The light novel that inspired the manga! A saint under scrutiny is forced to live under the watchful eye of a justice-obsessed prince in this fantasy romance.
Leia’s life is turned upside down after her younger sister claims she’s a cruel villain. Leia’s fiancé breaks off their engagement, leaving her no choice but to throw herself into her saintly duties. But when confronted by the righteous Crown Prince Erik, she finds herself under his scrutiny. He’s determined to suss out her true nature, but why does it involve living in the palace with him?!
Oct. 8th, 2024: Witch and Mercenary (Light Novel) Vol. 1
In this action-packed fantasy, a dangerous duo seeks peace in a vicious world. Inspired the manga!
Nothing in this world is more dangerous than a witch. The epitome of fear and terror, they can summon floods on a whim, conjure balls of fire out of the air, or even destroy entire countries overnight. Incur their wrath, and no one is safe.
At least, that’s what everyone thinks, and it’s the very reason they all want Siasha dead. After yet another violent battle for her life, she teams up with Zig, a mercenary, and they depart for unknown lands to find somewhere she can live in peace. But is the pair any match for the lost magic and vicious monstrosities that lie ahead?
Oct. 15th, 2024: The Kept Man of the Princess Knight, Vol. 3
HE’LL PROTECT HER SECRETS BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY…
The Dungeon City is a wicked place filled with crime, debauchery, and death. Its one shining light is Arwin, the beautiful Crimson Princess Knight. She and her brave party of adventurers descend into the dungeon at the city’s center, seeking a legendary treasure with the power to rebuild the princess’s fallen kingdom. Many yearn to be by her side, but that spot is already taken by Matthew, a man despised by all in town as a cowardly weakling. Everyone thinks he is scum who just spends her hard-earned money on booze, women, and gambling. No one in the city—not even the princess knight— knows what Matthew is truly capable of.
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