June 2025 Romance / Shojo (Shoujo) / Josei Manga & Light Novel Releases in Print (Paperback)

Yuki, who’s always been deaf, is used to communicating with sign language and her phone. But she’s not used to English, so when a tourist from overseas asks for directions, she nearly panics…until a handsome stranger steps in to help. His name is Itsuomi, and it turns out he’s a friend of a friend. A charismatic globetrotter, Itsuomi speaks three languages, but he’s never had a deaf friend. The two feel drawn to each other and plan a date on a romantic winter’s night…but Yuki’s friend is afraid that she might be setting herself up to get hurt. Could this be something real? Or will these feelings melt away with the snow?

From the acclaimed author of Shortcake Cake, the hit shojo series with more than a million copies in print, this new work is full of real-life details about Japanese sign language and living without hearing, and it’s sure to please fans of romantic stories like A Silent Voice, Kimi ni Todoke, and Love in Focus!

This sweet and spicy Mature-rated tale is about a man with two very different personalities–and a woman determined to navigate them both!

Cafe barista Hayase Hinako lives with her handsome fiance Kagaya Seiya, a hotshot lawyer she met in her coffee shop. He’s everything she could ever want in a future husband: sweet, caring, and handy in the kitchen as well as the bedroom. But just when she thinks it’s all smooth sailing, her loving partner transforms from a gentleman into a tyrant overnight! He may look the same on the outside, but he’s not the Seiya she knows and loves…so who is he?!

A Lolita boy and a punk girl form a fashion-forward bond without realizing they already know each other from work!

There are two sides to every working adult: one they show when they’re on the job, and one they show when they’re off the clock. For coworkers Sotaro Amata and Akira Hanku, this holds doubly true. Outside the office, these fashionistas don outfits that metamorphose them into completely different people! So what happens when they form a connection after hours…without recognizing who the other person is?

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?

The Japanese hit manga rom-com comes to print! The sweet smiles across the faces of the “perfect” student council duo hide secret, tough-as-nails personalities. These two-faced angels vie for dominance while keeping up their flawless act…but how long will it take for contention to give way to attraction?

This modern spin for fans of classics like Kare Kano: His and Her Circumstances and Kaguya-sama: Love Is War is already a best-seller in Japan!

All sugar, no spice, and everything nice…that’s the impression the beautiful first-year high schooler and class president Otogi gives to those around her. One look from the school’s “heartthrob angel” is all it takes to sweep countless admirers off their feet. But the real Otogi Katsura is no angel: She’s calculating, ruthless, and sharp-tongued. When Otogi slips up and exposes her inner baddie in front of the class’s other paragon, Toki, he counters by revealing an unexpected side of his own and declaring her his “partner in crime.” With cupid’s arrow at her back, can the “heartthrob angel” maintain her perfect act and regain the upper hand, or will she be the one swept off her feet by a fellow false angel?!

An endearing manga about childhood best friends–a “girly” boy and a “boyish” girl–working through their feelings about identity and love.

Kuji Akira and Ninomiya Makoto are childhood friends and neighbors. Since Akira is “handsome” for a girl and Makoto is “pretty” for a boy, their gender presentation is often confused. As they try to untangle their complex feelings about themselves and each other, they find out their friends are crushing on them, too. It’s a complicated childhood friend love story!

Two sleepless teenagers find kinship as they escape to their school’s astronomy observatory.

Unable to sleep at night, Ganta Nakami is cranky in class and unpopular with his classmates. He discovers that the school observatory, once used by the now-defunct astronomy club, may be the perfect place for a nap—but he’s not alone. Fellow insomniac Isaki Magari is willing to share the observatory with Nakami, and a friendship between the two begins as they bond over the most unlikely things.

Magari is back, full of energy and ready for anything. As the holiday season approaches, she and Nakami prepare to spend their first Christmas together. As the year comes to an end, Kurashiki Sensei drops by Shiromaru’s place and the two enjoy a peaceful evening together. On New Year’s Day, everyone gathers at Shiromaru’s arcade to help clear the snow and ring in the new year!

The beloved shojo tale of one-sided rivalry, revenge, and romance!

In elementary school, the rich and spoiled Yanagi Naoto ruled his class in studies and sports. But he suffered the first setback of his life when Kujou Mikoto, a girl from a poor family, transferred to his school and outperformed him at every turn. Reeling from this unforgivable blow to his pride, Naoto decided that he had to make Mikoto lose at something…by making her lose her heart to him! Now, both in college, Naoto proposes one “last game” with Mikoto–but who will be the winner?

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!

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?

Enter: Hatori Matsuzaki, the heroine of this love story. And her hero? Rita Terasaka, an infamous hottie with a (hidden) heart of gold. Sure, he might be a notorious playboy, but she’s got nothing to worry about—after all, he’s never serious about any of his paramours. Besides, she knows him better, has been by his side longer, and loves him so much more than anyone else possibly could. Okay, so she might not be dating him just this second, but what’s the rush when destiny is on her side…right?

This enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance follows a strong-willed, sword-wielding heroine who takes control of her own destiny. 

Anna, daughter of the Margrave of Halmich, is tired of the expectations placed on women in court. She has no interest in marrying a nobleman because society expects it of her. Instead, she works hard on her swordsmanship and dreams of joining her father on the battlefield someday. Unfortunately, fate deals her a heavy blow: when the hostile forces of the Kingdom of Albion invade and take the Halmich heir prisoner, she is given to the enemy prince in exchange for her brother’s life. 

But even in the face of these tragic circumstances, Anna still has plans of her own: 

“I’ll infiltrate their ranks as a tribute, and then… I’ll defeat the man who killed my father.” 

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?

A shojo manga tale of medicine, royal intrigue, and romance in a setting inspired by historical China!

In the faraway lands of the Moon Flower Kingdom, people have long relied on healing methods shrouded in superstition with dubious results. When the young Prince Keiun goes in search of more reliable remedies, his party is attacked by mysterious assailants, and he ends up witnessing a never-before-seen lifesaving procedure that shocks him to the core. Even more surprising, the one who performs this medical feat is a beautiful, yet slightly odd, teenage girl named Koyou! Just who is this girl, and why is the prince being targeted by assassins? Shadowy conspiracies, medical intrigue, and romance abound in this beautifully illustrated shojo manga!

Reincarnation drama gets sent into overdrive in this tale full of romance and scheming that inspired the anime—and don’t miss the original light novels, also from Seven Seas!

Every time Rishe turns twenty, she dies and is reincarnated to the day she gets dumped. She has been a merchant, an apothecary, and even a maid. For her seventh life, she has one goal: to live a long and lazy life. But then she gets a marriage proposal from the Crown Prince–the man who killed her in her previous life as a knight. Despite her determination to avoid drama, here she goes again!

A zany romantic comedy starring a duke’s daughter, who’s more of a fighter than a lady, and a prince who happens to be into that!

Maria, the daughter of a duke, grew up believing she would one day inherit her father’s dukedom. Accordingly, she focused her attentions on honing her martial arts prowess, while thoughts of marriage fell by the wayside. But the arrival of a baby brother in her family means she’s losing her role as heir! Now that she’s decided it’s time to marry after all, she’s arrived a little late to the game! Are there even any eligible bachelors left?

Upon going to study abroad in a neighboring country where she might still stand a chance at getting hitched, she’s bewildered when the crown prince there declares before all that his engagement to her is null and void! Wait…what engagement?!

Apparently, he’s mistaken her for the wrong girl! But once that’s all cleared up and he catches sight of her knocking out a whole pack of bandits, it turns out that this prince may have a thing for ass-kicking young ladies after all…

In this world, monsters consume a person’s lifespan in exchange for granting their every wish. However, Nea’s mysterious “apothecary” monster seems uninterested in consuming hers.

After wandering into the land of Weem, Nea is offered the illustrious position of Songbearer, and forms a contract with Dino — a monster as beautiful as he is powerful. While Nea adjusts to her role (and Dino’s peculiar brand of companionship) she is tasked with the search for the Grimmdoll Chain: an artifact in possession of the elusive Masked Monster. If not her lifespan, what will Dino require of her in exchange for her wishes…?

Fairy tale tropes are turned on their heads in this award-winning and comedic reimagining of the classic Cinderella story!

Miya is the illegitimate child of a certain prominent family. When her mother dies, she’s convinced she knows what awaits her in her new home: a life of servitude and misery at the hands of her wicked stepmother and stepsisters! Yet when she finally meets the women she expects to treat her like dirt, they actually end up being…sweet?!

A hilarious and heartfelt comedy that’s sure to put a smile on your face!

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…?

This charming and romantic shojo/josei fantasy is just what the tailor ordered!

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!

Konoha Satou has a dark history. After all, she spent her teen years writing self-indulgent fantasy romance fics-like her Dark History. But since she’s become its most despicable villainess, remembering every last detail is now a matter of life-and-death. Having avoided the first couple of death flags, Satou’s suddenly left in the dark when a mysterious stranger returns from the Lily Kingdom-a character she doesn’t recall writing in the original script. Although Yomi claims to be her ally, can Satou really trust a character she knows nothing about in such a dangerous world?

The critically acclaimed shojo manga about the drama of all-women musical theater–now an anime!

Ever since she was a little girl, Sarasa has wanted to play the role of Oscar as part of the Kouka Acting Troupe, an all-female acting troupe similar to Takarazuka Revue. But before she can do that, she has to attend two years at the Kouka School of Musical and Theatrical Arts. As Sarasa practices singing, dancing, and acting, she grows closer to the other girls in her year, including her roommate, the stoic former J-idol, Ai. Though Sarasa is great at making friends, her outspoken nature and grand ambitions earn her lots of enemies as well. Can Sarasa keep her upbeat attitude and achieve her dream of stardom?

After enduring cruelty from his classmates, Sakurada Jun shuts himself away, preferring to live in solitude. Just when he thought he’d found peace in seclusion, a mysterious box disrupts his world, revealing the enigmatic Shinku—a living doll from the legendary Rozen Maiden collection. Shinku is beautiful yet demanding, and instantly declares that Jun shall be her new servant. Before he can wrap his head around the unusual events, they’re attacked! With no other options for survival, Jun agrees to a contract with Shinku and witnesses the true nature of her power.

Now sworn to Shinku, Jun is pulled into the dangerous world of “The Alice Game,” a deadly battle where only one of the seven Rozen Maiden dolls can emerge as the perfect doll. With danger lurking at every turn and Shinku’s high-maintenance personality to contend with, Jun is about to learn just how intense playing with dolls can be!

The manga that inspired the hit anime is back in this special edition, released in Japan for the series’ 20th anniversary. Get all 7 volumes of the revised original series, all 10 volumes of the sequel series, and more combined into these 7 large-trim Collector’s Editions of 400+ pages each!

Also known as Do Not Say Mystery: a quirky, award-winning mystery manga from the shojo powerhouse creator of Basara and 7SEEDS–inspired a live-action series and film!

Totonou is a young college student who stands out—both for his bushy hairdo and his finely-honed abilities of observation and deduction. When Totonou is accused of murder, he puts his skills to work and uses his exceptional insights to find the real killer. Later, all Totonou wants to do is return to his own little world, but he can’t avoid getting caught up in one mystery after another. In his own blunt yet gentle way, Totonou is a truth seeker who tries to make sense of a chaotic—and often dangerous—world.

In this coming-of-age josei story, a young girl is discovering herself after learning the secret of who–and what–she really is.

Tsukina is an average high school girl with a supernatural secret—one that even she is unaware of. After an encounter with a man named Hayate, Tsukina begins to realize she’s not entirely human. Her great athletic ability, her enhanced sight at night, even the reason she craves raw meat, all comes down to one answer: She’s a werewolf. But this reveal leads her to more questions. Who is she really? What does it mean to be a werewolf? Just where will Tsukina’s journey of self discovery lead her?

Claude receives a wedding invitation from his cousin Vika of the Kilvas Empire, and he and Aileen set out to attend. Not only is Vika the final boss of an otome game set in the same world―he looks identical to the demon king. So when the groom goes missing, Claude somehow finds himself standing at the altar in his place! And amidst the turbulence of the empire, why is Claude’s first love there?!

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 Eric, 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?!

Being reincarnated as an otome game villainess is hard enough, but fate sure didn’t hold back on stacking the odds against Cecelia. Her engagement is broken off, the heroine is harassing her, and she’s forced to work in a brothel! To make matters worse, her first customer is none other than the heroine’s childhood friend and debaucherous leader of the Imperial Guard, Duke Lucas Herbst. Terrified, Cecelia finds herself relentlessly pursued, only to wake up the next day in his mansion—marked as his fiancée?! Bound to this unhinged knight, the troubled villainess must endure his obsessive love. But is his intoxicating affection a curse…or is it a blessing in disguise?