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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Manga
MArch 3rd
A Star Brighter than the Sun, Vol. 5
You don’t have to be a star to shine.
Sae has always been taller and stronger than the average girl. Koki used to be smaller and weaker than the average boy. But now that he’s in high school, he’s tall and super popular! Will their childhood friendship rekindle…and maybe develop into something more?
Sae and Koki have been friends since childhood. One fateful day at the end of middle school, she has a revelation: Koki has grown up! Now they’re in high school, and she has another revelation: she has feelings for Koki! But Sae isn’t the only girl who does… The question is, who does Koki have feelings for?!
Let’s Do It Already!, Vol. 8
His rule: No sexual relations until age 18! Her rule: No rules.
Free-spirited Yuri Hasegawa and straitlaced Keiichiro Katsuragi have fallen in love. But his elite political family—producing a line of prime ministers—does not allow male descendants to engage in any sexual relations until they are 18. Can the physically affectionate Yuri and rule-abiding Keiichiro keep their relationship strictly chaste?
Yuri and Keiichiro have gotten to know each other on their daily commute to their respective high schools. Yuri makes a passionate love confession to Keiichiro, and he feels the same! Yuri rushes in to kiss her new boyfriend, but…!
Magical Girl Dandelion, Vol. 1
A fiend who slays his own kind. A magical girl who refuses the script. A tale of light and shadow intertwined.
Tanpopo Ohanami’s quiet days are interrupted by a life-changing offer to become a magical girl! But she has one big, bad, serrated-toothed secret: Her best friend, Shade, is a fiend in a world where fiends are villains to humankind.
Shade is none too pleased with the idea of Tanpopo joining the ranks, but there’s more than their friendship at stake when Tanpopo’s grandpa falls victim to fiendhood!
Nana 25th Anniversary Edition, Vol. 3
chance meeting on a train to Tokyo sends two girls named Nana on a collision course with destiny!
After a string of epic romantic failures, Nana Komatsu is ready to take control of her life and get a clean start in the big city. After prioritizing her musical ambitions over love, Nana Osaki is ready to stomp her way to the top of Tokyo’s punk scene. With determination in their hearts and dreams in their eyes, these two women are ready to take the world by storm! But first, they need a place to live. Roommates, anyone?
Anxious to get into a Tokyo groove, both women are on the prowl for a funky and cheap place to live. But inexpensive apartments in Japan’s capital city are hard to find. Thank goodness each Nana has a clique of cool friends willing to help out. Too bad these friends are a little eccentric!
Perfectly Fine on My Own, So My Fiancé Can Twist in the Wind 1
Who needs him? I’m perfectly fine on my own!
Get ready for a brand-new rom-com, perfect for Bridgerton fans and anyone who’s tired of playing second fiddle!
Young noblewoman Nicole has had her heart broken more times than she can count by her fiancé, Keios. Day after day, he overlooks her in favor of Princess Caroline, beloved queen bee of their elite academy and Keios’s childhood friend. After one too many slights, Nicole makes a bold decision: If he can do as he pleases, why shouldn’t I? Embracing her newfound independence, she begins to shine in ways that even the clueless Keios can’t ignore…
SEX DRIVE (Manga) Vol. 3 – My Pitiful Makeup Artist
SKIN DEEP
Makeup artist Mayuzumi Shuugo has his eyes on Tamaki, a model–and she has her eyes on him! But is he desperately in love like she is? Or does he just want to get in her pants? And what will happen when she becomes a Vina right as he’s trying to seduce her?
Snow Angel, Vol. 4
A reunion with her childhood friend gives a depressed young caregiver the push she needs to live for herself and find love.
Muku Shiroshika’s happy and carefree childhood came to an abrupt end after her father’s tragic death. In the ten years since, she’s worked as a thankless caregiver for her dementia-suffering grandfather. Between taking care of her family, searching for a job, and enduring her grandmother’s constant criticism, Muku finds herself drowning. She’s desperate to escape, but with nowhere to go, Muku loses hope—that is, until her childhood friend Yuto appears on her doorstep one snowy day and inspires her to live for herself.
Long gone are the days when Muku Shiroshika would play carefree in the snow with her childhood friends. Thrust into a thankless caregiver role, Muku wants to break free from her oppressive family and regain control of her life. When her childhood friend Yuto pays her an unexpected visit, she finds hope in his words and decides to take a chance on happiness. But as she works to define herself, she finds that breaking free of her family’s influence is harder than she thought.
MArch 10th
Fire in His Fingertips: A Flirty Fireman Ravishes Me with His Smoldering Gaze Vol. 11
A smoking hot love story between a cautious woman and a flirty fireman–now with a sizzling anime!
Ryo tries to set up her strapping fireman friend Souma with a co-worker from her office, but her matchmaking efforts hit a brick wall. It turns out that Souma has the hots for Ryo instead! And when a fire breaks out in Ryo’s apartment, it’s Souma who comes to the rescue and the heat really gets turned up for the fiery couple!
I Quit My Apprenticeship as a Royal Court Wizard to Become a Magic Item Craftswoman (Manga) Vol. 5
Her Future is What She Makes of it
After forging a contract with Berial, the king of Hell, young Illya obtains an incredible education in the art of magic. Her skills grow by leaps and bounds, catching the attention of the royal court and qualifying her for an elite apprenticeship. But court life isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Illya quickly grows tired of the manipulative machinations of nobles and the scheming of the high court wizard. Her only choice? To quit! Leaving her post and the entire country, Illya now searches something new. Could crafting magical items be her true destiny?
I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons (Manga) Vol. 4
Leticia Dorman, daughter of a duke, has been engaged to the crown prince, Clarke, since age seven. Though once a spirited child, she’s undergone ten years of strict lessons to teach her manners fit for the future queen. Distraught by the loss of her freedom, Leticia clings to her hope that the prince might someday take an interest in another woman—and when he shows up to a royal ball with an unknown lady at his side, she’s elated to see her engagement broken off. Finally, her dream has come true! Lettie wastes no time at all in retreating to the countryside for her new peaceful life, but her joy is cut short when the prince appears and informs her that she is still, in fact, his fiancée. Prince Clarke is determined to win her heart and marry her. Lettie is determined to resist him and escape. The universe is determined to not be of any help whatsoever.
On-the-Job Training, Volume 1
This workplace romance josei features two opposites-attract coworkers helping “train” each other to overcome their fear of intimacy.
Narumi, a hardworking but plain office worker, hides a secret from her colleagues: her traumatic dating history, which has led her to take on her alter ego, the popular live streamer Minarin. Her charming coworker, Shinonome, seems like her opposite — handsome, charismatic, and admired by all — but struggles with his own insecurities. When an unexpected taxi ride forces their secrets into the open, they make a deal… to help “train” each other to overcome their touch aversion and fear of intimacy!
As Narumi begins to see Shinonome as a path toward healing, they must confront their pasts together. Can this mismatched pair help each other find solace in shared vulnerability?
The Tea Ceremony Master’s Rich and Steamy Service: Spoiled by His Skillful Hands
The tea isn’t the only thing steaming in this sexy romance between a woman with zero experience in the bedroom and the man who’ll give her private, hands-on instruction!
Dutiful Ren is serious about her job as a government employee, to the detriment of her own love life. Relationships? No time. Sex? Never had it. But she can’t help but feel she’s missing out on something special.
Then a charming, incredibly handsome man named Makoto comes to her rescue as she’s being harassed late one night. Enraptured by his pretty face and alluring words, Ren finds herself following him to a love hotel and finally has her first time! And oh, what a time…Makoto is not only gentle, he seems to know her most sensitive spots.
For a one-night stand, it’s truly epic—until Ren and Makoto meet again, and she finds out he’s a well-known tea ceremony master. Could something more bloom between them?
MArch 17th
Seduced by the Demon King: A Sensual Rebirth Vol. 4
One woman finds herself on the receiving end of a Demon Lord’s revenge–but he’s going to show her a world of pleasure before sending her into despair!
Haruka’s life has hit a dead end–her career is stalled, and her love life is nonexistent. But everything changes when a shooting star crashes at her feet, revealing a sinfully handsome man who claims to be the Demon King. Even more shocking, he insists Haruka was once his sworn enemy, a saint, in a past life. Though she has no memory of their shared history, he seems to know everything about her.
Bent on revenge, the Demon King vows to take Haruka on a journey of exquisite ecstasy, only to plunge her into the depths of despair. His motives may be dark, but the offer of passion and adventure is far more enticing than her mundane reality. Is she ready to embrace the pleasure–and the peril–that comes with surrendering to a demon’s touch?
Tales of the Tendo Family Volume 7
A false bride, a stoic soldier, and a family legacy steeped in secrets. In early 20th century Japan, 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, a courageous young woman must take her place, hiding her true identity while navigating the treacherous world of the Tendo household. She says she will die if it means saving someone else’s life. Can she protect the Tendo family’s honor, or will she succumb to the dark secrets that threaten to consume them all? Perfect for fans of historical romance and manga, this gripping tale explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and finding one’s purpose in the face of overwhelming odds. Uncover the truth in Tales of the Tendo Family!
MArch 24th
A Condition Called Love 17
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…
Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring, Vol. 4
At first, there was only Winter. But this lonely existence was too much for them to bear, so Winter split off part of themself to bring forth spring. But the earth wished for Summer and Autumn as well, and with their creation marked the birth of the four seasons. The changing of seasons became the duty that fell upon humanity, and those tasked with the transition are known as “agents of the four seasons.” This is the bittersweet story of Hinagiku and Sakura— agent of spring, and her devoted bodyguard who set out on a journey to usher in Edo’s first spring in ten long years.
Always a Catch! 06: How I Punched My Way into Marrying a Prince
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…
Anyway, I’m Falling In Love With You. 10
Love in the time of COVID-19? This new series pits the the crushes, nostalgia, and friendship of shojo manga against a crushing pandemic. Can it be that a determined high school girl is more resilient than anyone expected? Guaranteed to delight fans of popular romance comics like Komi Can’t Communicate and Skip and Loafer.
I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History, Vol. 4
I’ve never been able to stand the typical heroine’s “goody-two-shoes” routine. Thankfully, all my dreams come true when I’m reincarnated as a villainess! Determined to become a woman that no one can criticize, I do my best to train my body, improve my intellect, and hone my magical skills. But for some reason, the harder I try, the more everyone seems to like me! No matter―I’ll betray their every expectation and become the greatest villainess the world has ever known!
It Takes More Than a Pretty Face to Fall in Love Vol. 5
When one girl’s perfect man is at risk of being expelled, she decides to use his looks to help him stay enrolled!
A high-speed romantic comedy featuring a senior with dangerously good looks and an incredibly resilient junior with a serious face fetish!
Sana, a fan of the influencer Kanato, who is rumored to attend the same high school, finally encounters him only to find out he’s on the verge of expulsion! Determined to prevent this, Sana takes on the role of managing the school’s social media. From holding hands to hugs and almost kisses… Days filled with sweet thrills beyond her imagination are about to begin.
Me and My Beast Boss, Vol. 4
In a world where humans are thought to be inferior to beastfolk, human office worker Saki Oki endures a constant stream of ridicule and scorn from her beastfolk colleagues and superiors. So when she gets called into the CEO’s office, she’s prepared for the worst—but instead of firing Saki, the CEO acknowledges her hard work and makes her his private secretary! With all eyes in the office on her, Saki struggles to get used to her new position, not to mention her boss’s intimidating—yet oddly charming—aura…
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Volume 6
The award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999
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?
On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance 03
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?
Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts Heir: White Rabbit and the Prince of Beasts, Vol. 3
Happily-ever-afters only truly happen in fairy tales, given that life goes on even when the story is over. So although Leonhart and Sariphi found their happy ending, the adventures of their son, Richard, have only just begun…With one foot in Yoana and the other in Ozmargo, and his coming-of-age ceremony on the horizon, he sets off on a journey to prepare himself physically and spiritually…
Secrets of the Silent Witch, Vol. 5
Monica Everett is the Silent Witch, the only mage in the world who has mastered the art of unchanted mage craft. But Monica hides a secret: There a son she learned to use magic without speaking is merely because of her extreme shyness. Until now, she’s been content living a peaceful life hidden away in the mountains, but an unexpected visit from a colleague brings her a task more daunting than any other. Now, it’s up to the world’s shiest mage to infiltrate an academy and protect the second prince from danger…without letting her fears get to her!
Stray Cat & Wolf, Vol. 4
When life gives you lemons and then you wake up in a hot guy’s house…Tamaki Mishina was getting out. Escaping from the tiny village where everyone loathed her for things beyond her control, especially since her dad-her last tie to the town-had recently passed away. That’s why she applied to a high school in Tokyo in the first place. But then she got sent packing from her boardinghouse, woke up in Mr. Playboy Punk Rocker’s apartment, and just kinda stayed there because she didn’t have anywhere else to go. Too bad Rou keeps trying to kick her out because he’s pretty sure she doesn’t understand what it really means to live with a guy…
Sweet Heat Before Falling in Love: The CEO and His Fated Omega Vol. 4
When an omega unexpectedly goes into heat and is paired with a mysterious alpha, she experiences a night unlike any other–but now she craves a man she doesn’t know!
To dodge relentless alpha suitors, omega office worker Uiko hides behind the facade of a beta. But when an unexpected heat hits, she seeks refuge at AΩ–an exclusive sex salon where omegas meet their perfect alpha match. Paired with a mysterious, masked alpha, Uiko’s world is rocked by pleasure like never before. But back at the office, she starts to suspect her irresistible mystery man might be much closer than she ever realized.
The Fiancee Chosen by the Ring, Vol. 7
Aurora el la Porta is a noblewoman with one love — the art of embroidery. While she attends the lavish evening parties her peers so adore, she’s not looking for a dance but inspiration for a new design! On one such night, distracted by the many beautiful dresses on display, she’s struck in the face by a mysterious wedding ring. When she picks it up, one of the finest knights in the kingdom approaches, declaring her his new fiancée! Aurora has no idea what’s going on, but one thing’s for sure — she’s got a big decision to make…
The Margrave’s Daughter & the Enemy Prince, Volume 7
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.”
The White Cat’s Revenge as Plotted from the Dragon King’s Lap, Vol. 5
My life was pretty ordinary. Go to college, live in an apartment, hang out with people. But because of that pompous, irritating girl I grew up with, I got dragged into a huge mess. As usual. Now I’m in another world where she’s a well-respected shrine maiden…and I got turned into a cat. How did it come to this?!
With You, Our Love Will Make It Through, Vol. 4
When high schooler Mari, bumps into a fellow tardy student, she’s surprised to find out he’s a beastfolk who’s to attend her school! After all, it’s not rare for beastfolk to coexist alongside humans, but it’s still uncommon, with the prejudice and all. Nervous to meet one at first, Mari soon learns there’s more to him than his furry exterior. In fact, the more she gets to know him, the more she finds herself drawn to him, his steadfastness, his kind-heartedness, and…body…
MArch 31st
His Majesty the Demon King’s Housekeeper Vol. 12
For Takatsuki Sakura, a trip to the library turns into a fantastical journey. She has been swept away to a grandiose castle ruled by a gorgeous demon king. Magic and wonder covers every room. Taking it in, Sakura can hardly breathe… because of all the dust and dirt. A curse has prevented this kingdom from cleaning. Only Sakura and her housekeeping knowhow can scrub away this dark magic grime!
The Tale of Luvelia Kingdom, Volume 1
In this fantasy romance shoujo, two kind-hearted characters get caught up in an arranged political marriage amid imperial court intrigue.
The Tale of Luvelia Kingdom begins with the end of a royal engagement… and the start of another.
Erina, daughter of a duke, was raised to become the crown prince’s bride.
Alvis, royal by blood but serving as a member of the Royal Guard, never imagined life beyond duty.
But everything changes when Crown Prince Girard abruptly breaks off his engagement to Erina — and the king declares Alvis the new heir and Erina’s fiancé.
Once a guard, now a prince, Alvis struggles to adapt to his new role and responsibilities. Erina, now engaged to a stranger, must reconcile her duty with her desire for true love.
In a world ruled by status and expectation, can a love born of circumstance bloom into something real?
Light Novels
MArch 3rd
The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom (Light Novel) Vol. 5
POPE PHILIA?!
Philia’s hope of wedded bliss is interrupted by the news that the pope, sacred leader of her faith, has passed–and that his will names her as his successor?! Together with her fiance Prince Osvalt, she heads to the neighboring nation of Dalbert, seat of the papacy, to investigate how this came to be. There, the duo finds proof of a conspiracy that tampered with the pope’s will! Can they get to the bottom of this? Or is Philia’s newfound happiness in Parnacorta doomed to be short-lived?
True Love Fades Away When the Contract Ends – The Secret of the Rose (Light Novel) [Volume 3]
SWEPT OFF HER FEET–INTO DANGER!
After cracking a counterfeit art case, fake lovebirds Fiona and Giles are summoned to the royal palace to commend their efforts. There, Fiona meets the king’s younger brother Grenville, who slips a rose into her hair. Later, Fiona is overjoyed when her beloved uncle Reginald suddenly returns home for a visit. Yet when Reginald meets Giles, his keen eye for detail spots something fishy about the two. But Fiona and Giles hardly have time to worry about their cover being blown, because when they attend the White Palace Ball, Fiona is suddenly abducted and thrust into a life-threatening crisis!
MArch 10th
My Happy Marriage, Vol. 9 (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.
To Sir, Without Love: I’m Divorcing You I, Part 2 (light novel)
A MARRIAGE ABOUT TO END BEFORE IT BEGINS
At sixteen, Byletta Holland was married off to Arnald Swangan, a nobleman’s son with a reputation for being both ruthless and handsome—who also left for the war front on their wedding day. Eight years later, the war has come to an end, and Arnald returns home as a distinguished lieutenant colonel, while Byletta has built her own life without him. When she takes the opportunity to request a divorce, he proposes an unbelievable wager: they sleep together for the next month, and if she doesn’t conceive by the end of it, she gets her divorce. Between Byletta’s notoriety and Arnald’s inexperience with love, is there any hope for this pair?
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MArch 17th
The Condemned Villainess Goes Back in Time and Aims to Become the Ultimate Villain (Light Novel) Vol. 7
Reborn to Be Bad
Claudia, daughter of a duke, is tricked by her wicked half-sister and sold off to a brothel. Unwilling to accept defeat, Claudia uses the tools at her disposal and becomes one of the most successful sex workers in her new home. That’s when she dies–only to be thrust back in time to age fourteen! Gone is the gullible girl of her academy days now that she’s got street savvy and hard-won seductive skills. It’s Claudia’s turn to play the evil villainess, and there’s nothing she won’t do to protect what’s hers!
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