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.
Check out my other release posts:
- book releases
- bl monthly paperback releases
- yuri monthly paperback releases
- manhwa monthly paperback releases
- shojo/josei monthly paperback releases
Manga
May 5
Colette Decides to Die, Vol. 7
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!
Colette meets Hades, a fellow workaholic, while he is ill in bed with a rash and fever. After treating his condition, she learns about the work he does and what drives him, in turn renewing her sense of purpose as an apothecary. Colette is sent back to her own world, but is this the last she will see of Hades?
My Special One, Vol. 11
A girl who has sworn off beautiful boys meets a gorgeous pop star determined to win her heart!
After a mortifying rejection, Sahoko Wakaume has sworn off beautiful boys. But a chance meeting puts her in the sights of gorgeous J-pop star Kouta Kirigaya of the group Like Legend. Sahoko will need all her cynicism to defend herself against Kouta’s tenderhearted and affectionate attacks to win her heart!
Sahoko tells off the nation’s top idol, Kouta, in her family’s restaurant for assuming that she’s his fan. Instead of being cowed by his mistake, Kouta comes in the following day with albums and VIP tickets to Like Legend’s next concert. Can Sahoko withstand his shining onslaught to charm her?
Pet Shop of Horrors: Collector’s Edition Vol. 6
MYSTERIES ABOUND
In a small back alley in Chinatown, one can find a pet shop almost as mysterious as its keeper, Count D. The animals in his care range from endangered species to pets that will fulfill your darkest desires…and the creatures and characters in this volume are stranger than ever. A young girl wakes from a fifty-year nap, an extinct dragon soars through the skies of Tokyo—and that is just a taste of what D’s dark and curious pet shop has to offer…
Prince Freya, Vol. 13
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 thinks of herself as a simple village girl, but her idyllic life is shattered when she is caught up in the aftermath of a treacherous Sigurdian plot. She bears a striking resemblance to her country’s beloved Prince Edvard, who lays dying from poison. Without its ruler, all of Tyr will quickly be engulfed by Sigurdian violence. Now Freya must take Prince Edvard’s place and lead his valiant knights in defending the realm!
Pupposites Attract 4
A fluffy, feel-good romance manga for dog lovers! Chiharu enjoys every day with her sweetie of a Rottweiler, who probably weighs as much as she does. Meanwhile, Kiyotaka can’t get enough of his fluffy Pomeranian, who barely comes up to his knees. When these two mismatched pairs chance upon each other at the park, they’re like oil and water. But, after enough chance meetings, could this turn into an unlikely friendship, or something more?
Re-Living My Life with a Boyfriend Who Doesn’t Remember Me (Manga) Vol. 6
Oriana, a seventeen-year-old magic student, suddenly dies alongside her boyfriend, Vincent. However, she returns from death in the body of her seven-year-old self with the memories of her past life intact–except for the knowledge of what killed her. She fantasizes for years about reuniting with her beloved, but when they finally meet, Vincent doesn’t remember her! Can she make Vincent fall in love with her again and avoid the death that started this mysterious time loop?
May 12th
Betrothed to My Sister’s Ex (Manga) Vol. 2
A woman who’s lived her life in the shadow of her sister must suddenly take her place after a tragic accident–but her life is about to get way more complicated. Light novels also from Seven Seas–and don’t miss the anime!
Marie was never meant to shine. Though she’s a baron’s daughter, she’s treated like a servant in her own home–especially compared to her glamorous sister, Anastasia. Even on Marie’s birthday, the spotlight is stolen, as the family uses the party to parade Anastasia before potential suitors. But when the dashing Count Cyrus accidentally stumbles upon Marie–ragged clothes and all–he’s instantly taken with her. Sparks fly… until a mix-up leads him to propose to the wrong sister! Can Marie and Cyrus overcome the confusion and find their way back to each other?
Based on the hit light novel series that also inspired the anime–don’t miss this Cinderella romance where love blooms in the most unexpected way!
Bride of the Death God 03
The story of a death god who was welcomed for the first time and a young woman no longer welcome in her own world—a tale of love that even death cannot part.
When a death god appears before Aibi, a girl suffering from an incurable disease, he expects her to cry and beg for her life like all the other humans he’s brought to the afterlife. But she simply smiles and thanks him for coming to her. After a lifetime of suffering—and with only seven days left to live—will Aibi finally find happiness in the arms of a reaper?
This is the story of a death god who was welcomed for the first time and a young woman no longer welcome in her own world—a tale of love that even death cannot part.
Gazing at the Star Next Door 8
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.
Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)! (Manga) Vol. 6
See how one maid cleans up her own destiny in this brand-new isekai manga–based on the light novel, also from Seven Seas!
Meet Melody, a Japanese maid fanatic reincarnated into a new world where she lives out her dream as an all-purpose maid. From brewing luxury tea out of cheap leaves to transforming a run-down mansion into pristine perfection, she’s got it all covered!
But here’s the twist: Melody has no idea she’s in an otome game, destined to be the heroine with near-invincible powers. All she cares about is becoming the best maid in the world!
Can Melody uncover the truth behind her incredible abilities while staying true to her maidly passion?
I’m Running for Crown Princess, but All I Want is a Steady Paycheck! (Manga) Vol. 3
One woman is out to get a much-needed payday by competing to be the next crowned princess–but she’ll find the competition is fiercer than she could have ever imagined!
Therese, the daughter of an impoverished marquis, works hard day and night to save every penny she can just to scrape by. One day, she’s offered a chance to change her status and situation–by competing to become the next royal consort. Therese hesitates, unsure that someone as poor as herself could ever be a consort, and decides to decline the opportunity. That is until she learns that just being a candidate could lead to a high-paying position as a lady-in-waiting! Determined to take the chance, she decides to go for it. But when she arrives at the castle, she realizes that this competition is way more cut-throat than she anticipated! Can Therese’s down-to-earth attitude keep her safe and above the fray? Or will this contest cost her everything?
Love at First Memory 2
Mia Takanashi, heiress to the famed Takanashi Group, has had the world at her feet since birth. With the future of the company to think about, deciding on a marriage partner early would have its advantages. However, just as Mia set her heart on one of several charming suitors, amnesia from a freak car accident sets her back to square one! Four wildly different boys appear before her claiming to be her intended fiancé, but which of one of them did Mia ultimately choose? She may just have to fall in love all over again to find out!
Perfectly Fine on My Own, So My Fiancé Can Twist in the Wind 2
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…
Roar: A Star in the Abyss 4
A new revenge thriller manga from the creator of the hit manga and TV drama Guilty! Plunge into a tale of vengeance set in the dark depths of showbiz, where a rise to stardom casts sinister shadows. Another gut-wrenching thriller perfect for fans of streaming hits The Glory and Burn Down the House.
As long as I’m alive, I won’t let him put it out. This fire inside me will rage on forever.
The Margrave’s Daughter & the Enemy Prince, Volume 8
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.”
May 19
Choking on Love Vol. 5
Opposites attract in this shojo romance about a career-focused artist and the bad-boy guitarist who turns her world upside down!
Hibari, a single-minded art student with dreams of becoming a graphic designer, feels insecure about being “ordinary” compared to her peers. Gaku, a free-spirited guitarist from the same university, turns her world upside down after a chaotic encounter at a ramen shop. Hibari wants nothing more than to escape the disorder Gaku brings to her perfectly planned life. But as he slowly breaks down her walls, Hibari starts to realize that a little chaos might be just what she needs.
How I Met My Soulmate 7
From the creator of Waiting for Spring comes a new college romance that meditates on just what destiny means, and whether “the one” is really out there. A fresh and stylish spin on shojo manga!
Yuuki is a 20-year-old college sophomore who has wished for one thing since moving to Tokyo: to find her soulmate. Growing a bit desperate after a long drought, she goes along with a friend to a club for the first time. Her friend thrives, but it’s chaotic and loud…just not Yuuki’s scene. Just when Yuuki begins to despair that she’ll ever find a real, adult relationship, she meets Iori, a man with bleached hair and a slightly scary demeanor…but first impressions don’t always tell the whole story. Could destiny still have more cards to play?
Outbride: Beauty and the Beasts Vol. 9
After a tragic accident, Mashiro wakes up in a strange world to find herself surrounded by four beautiful beastly men who call themselves “celestials.” There’s just one problem — Mashiro is the only human female in this world, and the celestials are imploring her to mate with them and bear their children! How can this shy young lady with a boy phobia repopulate the world when all she wants is to overcome her fear and find true love?
The Demon King is Way Too Overprotective! Vol. 3 *Final Vol.*
DIE, MY DARLING!
Seina’s love life has taken a real turn on what was supposed to be a routine class trip. After sharing a kiss (or five) with Damon, she realizes how deep her feelings for him run. And he’s been returning those feelings tenfold! It’s almost too much for a girl to take.
Then, on a nighttime stroll with her longtime friend Shion, the truth comes out—he’s part of her shared history with Damon. Not only that, he wants to kill her and make sure she never comes back! The only way to break the cycle lies in Damon’s hands, but will he be able to make that sacrifice?
The final volume!
The Otaku Love Connection 04
A hilarious slice-of-life rom-com about one high school’s gorgeous power couple and the romance otaku who stan them!
Life has its simple joys, and for geeky fanboy Wataru Otonari, that’s admiring his gorgeous classmate Yuzuru Kakoi and her equally gorgeous boyfriend, Chihiro Kawai. Luckily for Wataru, his classroom seat next to Yuzuru gives him a perfect view of his OTP. But this self-professed NPC doesn’t seem to know he’s just as beautiful himself!
As Wataru encounters other students who stan his faves just as much as he does—although some have very, very different takes on their dynamic—every day turns into a rollercoaster of emotions for this obliviously beautiful boyfailure!
The Tale of Luvelia Kingdom, Volume 2
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?
The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom (Manga) Vol. 6
Spurned by her homeland, an extraordinary young woman takes her saintly magic to a mysterious new home in this brand-new fantasy tale!
Philia hails from a family renowned for producing generations of saints, and she is no exception. In fact, she is known as the most powerful saint of all time, so extraordinarily gifted that many people find her insufferable. When even her fiance decides he can’t stand her, he suddenly calls off their engagement. He’s so eager to never see her again that he sells her off to a neighboring country in dire need of a saint of their own. Now, Philia readies herself to face the unknown, fully expecting more miserable treatment. After all, she’d be a fool to expect anyone to welcome her with open arms…right?
You’re Way Too Cheeky, Chigaya-kun! Volume 1: Limited Edition with Shikishi
This limited edition comes with a premium shikishi as an incentive.
Ever since the day they met, no matter how often she tries to brush him off, Natsune always finds herself at the center of Chigaya’s playful aim. His words, his smiles, his relentless teasing—each one reserved just for her. Every grin, every mischievous jab, and every casual touch feels like an arrow loosed straight from Cupid’s bow, striking with unnerving precision. And the more she tries to dodge, the closer and bolder his aim becomes. As her heart races faster with every encounter, one question lingers in her mind: is his teasing truly just a joke… or does it mean something more?
A charming, heart-fluttering high school romance between two archers—a composed senior (normally!) and her cheeky junior who just might be shooting straight for her heart.
Exclusive print features include Author’s message as a bonus content unique to the English edition with a gloss finish on the cover.
May 26
Bride of the Barrier Master, Vol. 6
Eighteen-year-old Hana, born to a branch family of a clan of guardians, has always been stuck in the shadow of her more capable, beautiful, and popular twin sister. When a strong power awakens within Hana, she chooses to hide it so she can continue living a quiet life out of the spotlight. But that ideal lifestyle begins to slip out of reach when Saku Ichinomiya takes over as the new head of the Ichinomiya clan and sets out to find a bride strong enough to stand by his side!
Gap Papa: Daddy at Work and at Home Vol. 6
A DAD ON THE TOWN
At work he’s cool and aloof, but at home, he’s always in full-on doting dad mode for his wife and daughter. Catch the happy daily life of their household, the sweet interactions between Papa and Mama, plus Papa’s co-workers’ heart-pounding date, here in volume six of this adorable slice-of-life series!
In So Deep, It’s Love Already, Volume 2
This unconventional teen romantic comedy manga features a heartbroken fangirl main lead and a shy easily embarrassed love interest.
Otaku Momoka Kirino has devoted her life to her favorite characters— and Shuuto Kametani, the scary, snappish new boy in class, is just her type! When she catches a glimpse of his blushing face and learns his secret fear of embarrassment around girls, she falls head over heels into… stanning him with all her heart?
But the line between fan and crush gets blurry as Momoka finds herself growing closer to Shuuto and enjoying his awkward, protective companionship. Hoping against hope that if she plucks up her courage, maybe the relationship between them can become something more…
Takahashi from the Bike Shop, Vol. 4
From unwanted advances from her boss and work dumped onto her by coworkers, thirty-year-old Tomoko Hanno, or Panko for short, struggles to stand up for herself. But when her rusty bike breaks down, she meets Ryohei Takahashi from the neighborhood bike repair shop. Although he can be a bit overbearing, Panko finds herself relying on his considerate nature and her world begins to shift…
Light Novels
May 5th
Betrothed to My Sister’s Ex (Light Novel) Vol. 2
A woman who’s lived her life in the shadow of her sister must suddenly take her place after a tragic accident—but her life is about to get way more complicated. Manga also from Seven Seas—and don’t miss the anime!
Marie has always been an afterthought. Her parents treat her like a servant, and her flawless older sister, Anastasia, is the family’s shining star. Even at Marie’s own birthday party, all eyes are on Anastasia—so much so that no one notices when Marie sneaks away.
But in the quiet of the evening, she has a chance encounter with a captivating man with striking green eyes: Count Kyros. Their brief meeting feels like a dream… until reality comes crashing back. Soon after, a marriage proposal arrives from the count—for Anastasia, of course.
Except… something doesn’t add up. The gown that arrives with the proposal? It’s clearly made for Marie. Could there be a mistake? Or is this the start of an unexpected love story?
Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court (Light Novel) Vol. 10
TRADING FACES
In the Kingdom of Ei, five clans put forth their maidens as imperial consorts–but only one will be crowned empress. Just when frail and beautiful “court butterfly” Kou Reirin seems poised to marry the crown prince, jealous “court rat” Shu Keigetsu steals her body! Reirin wakes up in the dungeons as the conspirator, and things look dire…or do they? Now that she’s got a robust new body, not even the looming threat of execution can stop her!
May 12th
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! Volume 14 (Light Novel)
After hitting her head particularly hard one day, Duke Claes’ daughter, Katarina, suddenly recalls all the memories of her past life: that of a teenage Japanese girl. Just before her untimely death, this girl recalls playing an otome game… that is exactly like the world she’s living in now!She is now Katarina Claes, the antagonist of the otome game, who nastily hounded the protagonist until the end. Knowing all the possible outcomes of the game, she realizes that every single possible route ends with Katarina being murdered or exiled! In order to avoid these Catastrophic Bad Ends, she has to use her knowledge of the game and her own wiles, starting with breaking off this engagement with the prince…Will Katarina survive while making her way through this world, where bad flags trip at every turn? Find out in this reverse-harem rom-com, led by everybody’s favorite villainess!
The Princess of Convenient Plot Devices, Vol. 7 (light novel)
A fujoshi would normally jump at the chance to live in a BL world, and it seems like Maki Tazawa has hit the jackpot after being reincarnated into her favorite novel, The Noble King. The privileged life of Princess Octavia and ample opportunity to witness BL in 3D might sound perfect, but…all this comes at a cost. As much as she adores her OTP—the main character, Sil, and his lover, Prince Sirius—she draws the line at being used to solve the problem of producing a royal heir! After all, doesn’t she deserve true love and a happily ever after of her own?! This princess is on a mission to find a match and change her fate—while she’s still got time!
The White Cat’s Revenge as Plotted from the Dragon King’s Lap: Volume 8 (Light Novel)
Nineteen-year-old Ruri Morikawa gets wrangled into a messy situation when her selfish childhood friend strands her in another world! To make matters somehow worse, a mysterious conspiracy then gets her abandoned in a perilous forest. Through an unexpected turn of events, she comes into possession of a mystical bracelet that allows her to transform into a white cat. Now that she’s in the Land of the Dragon King, she has to hide the fact that she’s human—which means spending her days as a little white cat, for the time being… But how will she exact her much-earned revenge against those who’ve wronged her while stuck in the form of a small, fluffy, cuddly kitty cat?!
check out my latest manga reviews:
This post contains affiliate links which earn me a commission at no additional cost to you.
ejbookblog 