Only includes manga releases in English print, with a primary focus on shojo, josei, and romance manga.

All release dates are subject to change, but I’m *usually* pretty good about keeping them updated. May also include a few seinen/shonen as it’s still hard for me to tell the difference sometimes lol.


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Nov. 4th: Skip・Beat!, Vol. 51

When Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!

Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he’s casting her out now that he’s famous! Kyoko won’t suffer in silence—she’s going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!

Kyoko and the rest of the Japanese team are trying to settle into the Hollywood groove, but a promising start suddenly sours as their new American friends begin to distance themselves and the team falls victim to a series of “mishaps.” The hostility baffles Kyoko and the others, but for Ren it’s sadly familiar. Is his tragic past about to make a guest appearance on the new project?

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Nov. 4th: Takahashi from the Bike Shop, Vol. 3

This has nothing to do with you, Ryouhei-kun…Love is in the air as Tomoko and Ryouhei’s feelings for each other grow ever deeper. But when Ryouhei witnesses Tomoko’s boss sexually harassing her in public, he immediately jumps into action and causes a scene! The resulting commotion stirs up trouble for Tomoko and nearly gets Ryouhei arrested, and now the two just can’t seem to see eye to eye. With such a huge rift forming between them…could this spell the end of their relationship?!

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Nov. 11th: Daily Report About My Witch Senpai Vol. 5

FROM SENPAI TO WITCHFLUENCER?

Misono and his witch senpai Shizuka are more in love with one another than ever before. Better yet, Shizuka isn’t worried anymore about being seen as odd for being a witch. But just as it looks like things are settling down, a new employee named Niwa joins the company…and she’s a total witch fanatic! Soon enough, Niwa’s started a social media site for witches and pushed Shizuka right back into the spotlight!

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Nov. 11th: Sakura, Saku, Vol. 9

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.

After rejecting Haruki’s love confession, Saku tells herself it was the right thing to do, but Kotono disagrees and gives her some good advice. Will Saku find her path forward with Haruki?

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Nov. 11th: Seduced by the Demon King: A Sensual Rebirth Vol. 3

“I WILL PROTECT YOU NO MATTER WHAT.”

The Demon King swore to destroy his former rival by granting her true happiness in order to make her fall from grace all the more destructive. However, he failed to consider that Haruka needed him to fall for her just as hard in order to reach those blissful peaks.

Now, the two have discovered absolute pleasure in one another, and life seems very nearly perfect. That is until Vanitas, the Demon King’s loyal servant, launches a merciless attack to deal with an unprecedented crisis! Is the love between a former Saint and the ultimate Demon King destined for devastation?

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Nov. 11th: SEX DRIVE (Manga) Vol. 2 – My Sneaky Underling

LOOKS MAY DECEIVE…

Iroha Anna is a member of the espionage organization Chinoiserie, and a veteran spy who uses her powers as a Vina to seduce men. She’s less than thrilled when she gets partnered with newbie Nakamura Yousuke, a boring guy with glasses. But when they’re alone, it soon becomes he’s not as vanilla as she first assumed…

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Nov. 11th: Virgin Marriage: A Maiden Voyage into Passion’s Embrace Vol. 3 

A ROMANTIC GETAWAY FOR TWO–FOUR?!

Kurumi and ethology professor Keiichirou are more than happy with their peaceful life now that they’ve connected both their hearts and bodies. Things are going well as they continue to explore each other in the bedroom, and the couple even plan a trip together. But even the best laid plans can go awry when both Kanna and Ritsuki invite themselves along!

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Nov. 18th: Gazing at the Star Next Door 7

What do you do when your best friend (and secret crush) becomes a national sweetheart? This story of unrequited love between a girl and her best friend, whose acting career is pulling him further and further away, is perfect for fans of In the Clear Moonlit Dusk and Kimi ni Todoke.

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?

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Nov. 18th: Loving Moon Dog Vol. 4

WOMAN’S BEST FRIEND

Rikka relationship with Akira, a man who can become a dog, is changing. Rikka tries to ignore the shift, and when Akira kisses her goodnight, she pretends to be asleep. Full of feelings she can’t control, Rikka digs into Akira’s lineage, only to discover hidden secrets!

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Nov. 18th: You Can’t Live All on Your Own!, Volume 3 

Shuuko, Eika, Misaki, and Shio are roommates and friends making their way in the busy world of Tokyo, Japan!

Together they’ve been through thick and thin, but between career opportunities, romance, and new adventures, the home they’ve built is about to be upended. Laid-back Shuuko reconnects with a man she’d casually dated, wondering if their companionable relationship is enough to build a life together. Misaki’s new relationship is going well, but what happens when she’s faced with her ex? Career-driven Eika is offered a transfer for an exciting new project — one that would take her away from her friends. And warm-hearted Shio wonders what the future has in store if her best friends and roommates leave her behind.

Join these four roommates as they navigate the biggest question of their late twenties: How can they achieve happiness for themselves?

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Nov. 25th: Fruits Basket: The Complete Box Set

From sadness and sorrow to hope and happiness, the banquet starts anew! Relive the journey of Tohru Honda from start to finish as she breaks the Sohma family’s curse. This stunning box set features not only brand-new covers, but a beautiful set of lenticular cards as well. Each and every tragic, silly moment has been collected in one picturesque package!

sigh.. if anyone figures out an infinite money glitch lmk

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Nov. 25th: Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet

Fumi and Akatsuki, along with Isshin and Yoh, head out together for their first shrine visit of the new year. While ringing in the new year with one’s beloved is exciting, Fumi is in for a shock when she learns of Akatsuki’s tragic upbringing. Can she figure out a way to lift his spirits?

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Historical & Fantasy Romance

Nov. 4th: Colette Decides to Die, Vol. 5

Colette, an overworked apothecary, finds romance and a new lease on life—in the underworld!!

When exhausted workaholic apothecary Colette jumps into a well, instead of dying she finds herself caring for a new patient: Hades, Lord of the Dead. As Colette goes back and forth between her world and the underworld, new patients of every kind arrive daily!

After some tough-love training by the entire Underworld, the otter apprentice Kotsume faces his final test! Can he recover his position as a servant of Poseidon? Later, a near kiss from Lord Hades leaves Colette in confusion!

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Nov. 4th: Prince Freya, Vol. 12

To save her kingdom, a simple village girl must live a royal lie.

The powerful kingdom of Sigurd has slowly been conquering all the lands that share its borders, and now it has turned its voracious attention to the small, resource-rich Tyr. Tyr cannot hope to match Sigurd in strength, so in order to survive, it must rely on the intelligence, skill and cunning of its prince and his loyal knights. But should their prince fall, so too shall Tyr…

Freya and her band return to Tyr in time for Prince Edvard’s birthday celebrations, where Freya goes before the public to signal Edvard’s recovery from injury. Although the first day of festivities seems to go off without a hitch, a mysterious scheme is brewing in the shadowy corners of the capital, and the truth behind Edvard’s assassination draws closer to the light.

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Nov. 4th: The Emperor’s Caretaker 05

A statesman’s daughter finds herself swept into the world of palace intrigue when she’s chosen to be a court lady in this richly illustrated period fantasy!

Linhua and company head to Heiyang, the capital of Guangyan, on an official visit. Emperor Zhiyou is captivated by the vibrant city, but Linhua finds herself unprepared for the next stop on their tour: her family home. Linhua’s mother meets Souren, her daughter’s secret fiancé, for the very first time. What will this encounter mean for their clandestine engagement?

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Nov. 11th: Re-Living My Life with a Boyfriend Who Doesn’t Remember Me (Manga) Vol. 5

“I’M REALLY GOING TO DANCE WITH HIM!”

Oriana is going to the ball with Vincent! Though they’re not going as a couple, Oriana is just happy she can remain by his side. All seems to be going well for everyone until an incident with Yana and Azraq occurs. Yana must marry whoever defeats Azraq in a duel, but because Azraq is so strong, no one can best him! Or at least, that’s what everyone thought…

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Nov. 11th: The Ayakashi Hunter’s Tainted Bride 5 

Noragami meets My Happy Marriage in this mix of romance, action, and suspense that has already won legions of fans!

Young, cheerful Nanao can’t wait to marry her betrothed, Reito, the young lord of the Byakurenji family. But that changes one night when she is attacked by a vengeful yokai spirit–an ayakashi–leaving her scarred with the mark of a demonic curse. Her cousin Akemi seizes the chance to steal away her fiance, but it doesn’t matter. Reito now finds her repulsive, and Nanao is forced to wear a monkey mask to hide her scar and live the life of an outcast. Years later, she meets Yako, the willfull young scion of another noble family. When Nanao’s mask shatters after an accident, Yako sees her face and is drawn to her beauty and great spiritual power. But there’s more to the handsome young lord then meets the eye, and when Yako offers Nanao a way out of her torturous life, the new life that awaits her is filled with more mystery and intrigue that she could ever imagine…

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Nov. 11th: The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom (Manga) Vol. 4

SHE SAVED A COUNTRY, BUT CAN SHE SAVE THE WORLD?

After seeing her sister save the neighboring country of Parnacorta from a demonic invasion, Mia vows to take revenge on the man who betrayed Philia–the second prince, Julius. Meanwhile, Philia has an audience with the king of Parnacorta to request aid for her hometown, even if it once spurned her for being insufferably perfect. Bolstered by support for the first time in her life, Philia begins to hatch a secret plan that could reach all corners of the globe!

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Nov. 25th: Cross-Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie, Vol. 7

Double the trouble is not always twice as nice―Cecilia’s finding that out firsthand while attempting to conquer the Eins and Zwei routes simultaneously! She’s trying all the classics, like helping them when they’re getting bullied or making their favorite foods…but nothing’s working! However, failure is not an option! It’s woo them or death! And so, Cecilia buckles down to try, try again until she finally wins over their hearts…!

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Nov. 25th: I Want to Be a Receptionist in This Magical World, Vol. 7

Let the Walhelnus tournament begin! As mages from all over the world flock to Doran in search of gold and glory, Nunally will be manning the reception desk forHarre. And while she’s adapted well to the fast pace and late nights of this job, something strange has been happening…Every time she falls asleep, she’s plagued by the same dream of some mysterious entity calling out to her. What could it possibly mean…? And what are Nunally’s parents doing investigating an ancient tomb…?

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Nov. 25th: Royal Tailor: Clothier to the Crown Vol. 5 **final vol?**

DRESSED TO KILL?!

Hana, a human woman who works as a royal tailor, has been entrusted with finding out who is trying to kill the king and whether one of his many wives are behind the assassination attempts. Hana would rather just focus on making clothes, but her open and kind attitude naturally allows her to get closer to the people on the suspect list.

One by one Hana has befriended the king’s wives and cleared them of suspicion. But then just who has been trying to kill the king? All will be revealed as the workplace fantasy reaches its emotional finale!!

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Light Novels

Nov. 11th: My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Volume 13 (Light Novel)

Katarina Claes has reincarnated as the doomed antagonist of an otome game, and she was sure she had dodged the game’s Catastrophic Bad Ends…but then she found out about the sequel! While she‘s busy sidestepping risky events and working at the Magical

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Nov. 11th: The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom (Light Novel) Vol. 4

WEDDING BELLS AND A FATHER’S LEGACY

With the issue of the papal succession resolved, Saint Philia returns to Parnacorta to tie the knot with Prince Osvalt. As she prepares to be wed, her mother, Hildegard, tells Philia about her late father, Camil—how he used to be an apothecary, how he fell victim to the very same illness that claimed the life of Parnacorta’s last saint, and how he had been working on a cure before he died. Finding proof of this nearly complete cure among Camil’s papers, Philia decides to honor her father and Elizabeth by finishing what he started. But the creation of this cure might be a task too great for her to complete alone…especially with her impending nuptials on the horizon!

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Nov. 18th: The Condemned Villainess Goes Back in Time and Aims to Become the Ultimate Villain (Light Novel) Vol. 6

DARKEST BEFORE DAWN

Claudia’s engagement to Prince Sylvester is now official, but our heroine hardly has time to celebrate. She’s soon dragged into the domain of noblewomen, where no men are allowed, for a grueling bridal education! Then she’s shipped off to an old castle monastery to practice self-discipline befitting a nun. If Claudia hopes to stand beside Sylvester and take command of the aristocracy, she simply has to comply. But just as she vows to fulfill her duty, animals begin to go missing around her, and swirling speculations complicate her rise to power!

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Nov. 25th: Victoria of Many Faces, Vol. 3 (light novel)

Victoria is passing her days peacefully with Jeffrey and Nonna when she happens upon a woman being chased by ruffians. She saves her, only to discover that she is the body double for the crown princess of Ashbury! With the woman injured and unable to do her job, Victoria willingly steps up to the plate, taking her place and proving she’s still got what it takes!

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