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
June 2
A Star Brighter than the Sun, Vol. 6
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?
The news that Sae and Koki are dating spreads like wildfire through the school, but not everyone is on board. When their friend group becomes a study group and two members find they have a lot in common, another gets jealous. Then, Christmastime arrives, and everyone has an opinion on what Sae and Koki should gift each other. Will they choose wisely…?
Always a Catch! 07: 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’s totally into that!
Adventures in international relations abound as Prince Antonius and the rest of the party from the Sandelz Empire continue to stir up all sorts of trouble for the royals of Rubini! Between assassin attacks and suspicious sorcerers, princess-to-be Maria is beset on all sides.
Meanwhile, she learns more about the plight of the Sandelz crown prince’s younger sister, Princess Ancelline. While she may be a royal, women in Sandelz are considered second-class citizens, which once led Ancelline to see marriage to Renato as a way out of that life. And evidently, her brother remains intent on marrying his sister to Renato—despite the fact that the crown prince is happily engaged to Maria!
Healer for the Shadow Hero (Manga) Vol. 4
HEALING THE HEALER
Having used her power to cure the curse put upon Luveigh, Nanna has now fallen victim to it herself! Now it’s up to the Shadow Hero to return the favor—even if that means fighting his brother, Eumel. Old grudges must finally be put to rest as the couple attempts to move forward into the future together. But can Luveigh really strike down his brother for the sake of his lover?
I Picked Up a No-Good, Useless Prince, Volume 1
In this cozy fantasy rom-com offering a unique twist on the prince-and-commoner relationship, an innkeeper takes in a banished prince — who also happens to be her idol.
Innkeeper Emma Norwinner has spent her life idolizing Prince Kulhi, the dashing First Prince of Gahama… that is, until the day he collapsed at her door.
Having been stripped of his title and banished from the castle, Kulhi arrives at the cozy inn with nothing but an empty stomach and some serious self-esteem issues. And while Emma recognizes his face right away, she’s left wondering: who the heck is this sad, self-deprecating husk of a man, and what has he done with her idol?!
Unable to bear seeing her pitiful prince in so much pain, Emma resolves to help Kulhi pick up the pieces of his shattered former self… starting by offering him a room in exchange for helping out with her innkeeper duties! But it turns out a pampered prince is totally useless when it comes to running an inn.
Nevertheless, with Emma at the helm, the Prince Kulhi Revival Project begins in earnest!
I’m No Angel, Vol. 1
A decade before Nana, Ai Yazawa wrote this breakthrough hit about the journey of love into adulthood.
In a brand-new high school of only first-years, Midori, a girl who gives her all, runs for a spot on the student council alongside Akira, a guy who sees things through. Once elected, they start a new legacy at the school while also falling in love.
Midori has had a crush on Akira ever since she saw him rescue an abandoned cat. She hopes to become closer to him now that they’re working together on the student council, but his heart may belong to someone else…
Let’s Do It Already!, Vol. 9
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 are up against the final boss—Keiichiro’s grandfather—who gives them an ultimatum: choose the girl or leave the family. Yuri and Keiichiro are driven into a corner, but weren’t they meant to be together?!
Magical Girl Dandelion, Vol. 2
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.
Tanpopo’s battle with Alice, the fiend within the realm of mirrors, comes to a close, but a chilling new enemy emerges from the mist…
Nana 25th Anniversary Edition, Vol. 4
A 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?
Hachi was happy to be Blast’s biggest cheerleader, but now that the band is taking off, she’s discovering that there are hordes of fans eager to take her place. To make matters worse, Hachi’s happiness with Nobu is slipping through her fingers as an unexpected complication with Takumi threatens to upend her entire life. And unlike with her past romantic woes, the choice she makes now will change the lives of everyone around her.
Our Aimless Nights, Volume 1
Who says love can’t bloom in the dark? Two teen opposites fall for each other during quiet nights at a convenience store in this popular digital manga — now in print for the first time in English. A sweet romance perfect for fans of Skip and Loafer.
Peppy high school girl Chika and quiet boy Waya seem like they have nothing in common. However, they share a secret. They meet every week outside the convenience store where Waya works. Slowly, the two start learning more about each other. Before either of them knows it, something begins to bloom between them in the moonlight.
Tamon’s B-Side, Vol. 11
When a shiny idol is a sad mess in real life, can his number one fan help him stay upbeat?
High schooler Utage Kinoshita works part-time as a housekeeper so she can afford her fangirl obsession with Tamon Fukuhara, her favorite member of boy band F/ACE. When work serendipitously sends her to the home of her idol, she discovers that the real Tamon couldn’t be more different from his wild and sexy onstage persona!
Utage and Tamon’s theme park visit ends on an awkward note after Utage presses Tamon to explain what she means to him. Later, F/ACE gets cast in a TV drama, and Ori wants to be number one—not just in acting but in Utage’s heart!
June 9
A Sign of Affection Omnibus 4 (Vol. 10-12)
The best-selling shojo romance manga from the creator of Shortcake Cake gets a new, large-sized omnibus edition! Yuki is a typical college student–it’s just that she can’t hear. A chance encounter on a train leads to a serious crush…but will he give her a chance?
If you loved the anime, see where the story goes next! Includes Vol. 10-12.
Parental permission, planning, packing—the tedious part is over, and Yuki and Itsuomi have finally moved in together. But with the distractions out of the way, there’s no way for Yuki to avoid thinking about the reality that she’s going to be in a tiny apartment with her hot boyfriend all day, and…all night! No one taught her how to handle these feelings. A single bedroom isn’t big enough to keep secrets, either, and Itsuomi will soon have to share what he’s been keeping inside, whether he’s ready or not…
Girl Crush, Vol. 7
In the super-competitive world of K-pop idol trainees, perfection isn’t enough. You’ve got to have heart!
Tenka Momose was a quiet and withdrawn child, but before long she realized that the most effective way to protect herself wasn’t hiding from other kids—it was being the best at everything! After years of armoring herself with excellence, Tenka lives safely atop her cool-girl pedestal, admired and idolized by everyone. But her flawless composure is suddenly shaken by a very average schoolmate’s impressively big dreams. At first Tenka is scornful of Erian Sato’s ambition to become a K-pop idol, but the other girl’s passion is so irresistible that Tenka soon finds herself with idol dreams of her own!
Tenka and Sua may have made it on the LJH special-project team, but that’s only their first challenge. In order to get a spot at the audition for the new three-company idol group, they’re going to have to crush the next monthly evaluation. But seeing Tenka in action is giving Sua a lot of feelings about her own experience as an idol trainee. Will she be able to get her head in the game in time for the evals, or will all the stress goad her into making a career-ending bad choice?
Love Out on a Limb 2
From the acclaimed shojo creator of Those Not-So-Sweet Boys, Love in Focus, and That Wolf-Boy Is Mine! comes a new high school manga filled with taboo thoughts and curiosities. This love triangle is not so simple!
After her divorced parents remarry, Yui returns to her hometown for the first time in eight years. She has not seen her older brother, Hayato, during that time, so she is amazed to see how popular and grown up he has become. She also bumps into her childhood friend, Ritsu, who she remembers as a crybaby, and almost doesn’t recognize him. Now living with her brother again, she can’t help but notice her heart fluttering with each interaction. Does this mean she might like him?! Knowing how taboo these thoughts are, Ritsu suggests he and Yui date as a way to nip her feelings for Hayato in the bud. Yet this family tree may not actually be as simple as it seems…
Pink & Habanero, Vol. 5
Will Kurose ever make his feelings clear?!With the way Kurose is so hot-and-cold around her, it’s a wonder that Mugi hasn’t exploded yet! He rejected her confession, but he’s still hanging out with her, and he let her into his school camping trip group, and he even has his incredibly sweet moments…! Yet he can still be such a totally annoying jerk at times too! But don’t worry ― Kurose’s declaration that he actually does like Mugi is sure to simplify everything, right?!!
The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl 11
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!
As winter gives way to warmer months, the snow melts…and Himuro and Fuyutsuki are ready to take the next big step in their relationship: meeting the family! Fuyutsuki introduces Himuro to her cousin during a festival, and they make plans to visit Himuro’s ailing grandmother. Fuyutsuki can’t wait to see where he grew up and to possibly meet a real snow spirit in the flesh, yet Himuro seems nervous for some reason. Will the two of them survive this avalanche of a family reunion, or will it be a freefall down a snowy, slippery slope?
June 16
Beneath the Falling Camellia Blooms, Volume 1
In this historical drama exploring themes of grief and found family, a lonely man is tasked with caring for an unwanted girl in order to investigate the mystery behind his parents’ deaths.
Ever since he was a child, Haruichi has been haunted by the mystery surrounding his parents’ deaths. When he receives a note claiming that a wealthy family was involved in the tragedy, Haruichi sets out to find answers, taking a job as the caretaker for the family’s young daughter. But when he discovers a surprising kinship with his new ward Tsubaki, it complicates his reasons for being there.
Does he keep Tsubaki and her family at a safe distance so he can finally find the answers he’s been seeking his whole life… or does he embrace the possibilities of having the family he’s always dreamed of?
June 23
A Timid Lady Was Turned into an Ugly Cat, but on the Verge of Fainting Is Picked Up by the Most Fearsome Military Duke, Vol. 1
Marie’s life as a viscount’s daughter is snatched away when her own sister curses her to become a cat…and then steals her betrothed! Forsaken, she collapses from hunger, when tender hands reach out―and on the other side is the undefeated duke with a reputation for being cruel and unfeeling?! Marie’s turn from misfortune to a comfortable cat life begins here!
Double the Trouble, Twice as Nice, Vol. 3
Thanks to the devoted care of Ren, office worker Yuri’s quality of life is off the charts! However, when they discover that their beloved Kisaragi Pharmaceuticals is in danger of bankruptcy, Ren steels himself to face his rival Asami. Yuri, who has decided to walk the same path as Ren, accepts his feelings—overcoming differences in age and status, the couple finally…
Fall In Love, You False Angels 5
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?!
Hitting Rewind With You 3
Two college students desperate to live out the high school glory days they never had fall for each other in this silly and sweet romcom manga!
This fun and escapist (non-)age gap romance is brimming with youthful nostalgia and perfect for fans of My Love Story With Yamada-kun at Lv 999 and In the Clear Moonlit Dusk.
Wakaba Kayano is a 20-year-old college student who was too busy studying in high school to experience the quintessential personal milestones of her teenage years, like going on an afterschool date. In a moment of desperation, she goes out on Halloween in her old high school uniform in an effort to take back some of those heart-fluttering experiences she never had, and in doing encounters Fumito, a boy clad in the quintessential high school boy uniform. Whisked away on the date of her dreams, she panics when forced to reveal her true age–only to find out that Fumito is in college, too!
It Takes More Than a Pretty Face to Fall in Love Vol. 6
SENPAI STARRING IN A FASHION SHOW? IT’S A FANGIRL’S DREAM COME TRUE!
Sana, a girl who is obsessed with looks, is running her high school social media account together with her secret boyfriend, the seriously hot influencer Kanato-senpai. They’re quickly falling for one another, but Kanato-senpai is so sweet that she’s starting to feel a little suffocated. Meanwhile, Kanato-senpai gets an intriguing request to star in the fashion show at the upcoming school festival. When the equally hot Doigaki-kun joins in the fun, will Sana be able to contain herself?!
Kirio Fan Club 2
How many serial killer hairs would you pull for a chance at love?
This and many other difficult choices stand before friends and rivals Aimi and Nami as they take their obsession with their classmate Kirio to the next level. From crafting original love songs to consulting a mysterious outcast known to dabble in the dark arts, they’ll stop at nothing to get into Kirio’s heart—or at the very least his contacts. But magic has a way of uncovering even closely-guarded secrets, and sometimes, a wish fulfilled may be more of a burden than it seems…
My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked Vol. 8
CURTAIN CALL
With summer break over, Miya and her friends are diving into Eihou Ladies’ Academy’s next big event of the school year: the arts festival! Each class is tasked with producing and performing a play, relying on their own creativity and ingenuity instead of their families’ bottomless bank accounts. As preparations draw to a close, it’s clear the highlight of the festival will be a rendition of Cinderella starring Miya’s older sister Marika and the austere student council president, Mikuriya Sadame. Which of these young ladies will steal the show?!
Thank You for Taking Care of Our Boy Banri, Vol. 1
When trend-chasing college girl Nanase got the offer from her sister, she could hardly believe her ears! A chance to work at the same talent agency as THE Banri Narita―as his temporary manager, no less―is absolutely completely a dream come true! That is…until she meets the man behind the stan. Alluring, amicable Banri is a cruel tyrant, incredibly demanding and uncaring that he’s working her into the ground! However, now that she’s seen the star without his twinkle…are the embers of her celebrity crush igniting a new fire in her heart?
Safe & Sound in the Arms of an Elite Knight: Volume 1 (Manga)
Born with an unusual birthmark on her back, Chloe Ardennes was immediately branded a “cursed child” by her superstitious family and locked away in their estate for her entire life. Forced to cook and clean, Chloe’s world shatters one day when an encounter
The 100th Time’s the Charm: She Was Executed 99 Times, So How Did She Unlock “Super Love” Mode?! Volume 1
Falsely accused of plotting to assassinate the Saint, Lady Alphina finds her engagement to the frigid prince called off and her head under the guillotine. Time rewinds upon her death, but despite all efforts to stave off her fate, she faces the same end 9
The Eccentric Doctor of the Moon Flower Kingdom Vol. 13
COVERT OPERATION
Time is running out for the empress as an acute condition threatens her life! And while Koyou has gained consent to perform the surgery, every movement in the palace is being watched, and enemies lie in wait around every corner. Meanwhile, vengeful Nankin factions and a royal envoy from Uhan arrive in the capital, threatening to cause a major upheaval. Does Keiun have the diplomatic skill to navigate this political minefield? And how will he fare going head-to-head with the enigmatic Uhan crown prince?
Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet, Vol. 12
With a way to clear his debt secured, Fumi’s father has returned, and Akatsuki immediately announces their relationship to him. In the face of her furious father’s opposition, Fumi and Akatsuki are torn apart. After consoling a distraught Fumi, Akatsuki steels himself to confront her father…
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Whoever You Are, I Love You 1
Evil lurks beneath the most beautiful surfaces…
Unmarried at 32, temp worker Yuki Sato is determined to find a husband for the sake of her ailing father, who wants nothing more than to see his beloved daughter in a wedding dress before he dies. Enter Yoji, the perfect man she meets on a dating app. Now Yuki is finally ready to settle down—until the beguiling Shun confronts her with the details of his brother’s mysterious death, and she discovers that her fiancé may not be who he seems—!
A world of digital deceit gives way to very real danger in this tense romantic thriller.
June 30
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! (Manga) Vol. 12
FOLLOW THAT LETTER!
Having resolved the tanuki conflict, Katarina is finally accepted into the Bureau of Magic—but her new department is notoriously referred to as the least desirable placement, and it’s chock-full of bona fide weirdos! If that weren’t enough, she’s still puzzling over the mysterious letter she received detailing the events of Fortune Lover II, which could only have been written by someone in her past life. Could this mysterious person be someone she’s seen before? Thankfully, the letter gives Katarina ample information to avoid triggering new romance flags at work, but when she accidentally discovers a coworker’s secret, all bets are off!
Nina the Starry Bride 16
Nina was plucked off the streets because she resembled a dead priestess–but is this a lucky break, or a new kind of curse? Winner of the Kodansha Manga Award, this fantasy shojo manga features intertwining constellations of palace intrigue and perilous romance, for fans of The Ancient Magus’ Bride, The Apothecary Diaries, and Snow White With the Red Hair.
Nina had a rough start to life, orphaned and stealing to survive, only to be abducted for her unusual lapis lazuli eyes. 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, who had her same eyes. Despite her changing fortune, Nina won’t give up her old life without a fight. Azure might just be the one to finally match her wits, but how much can she trust him? And can she stop the feelings budding in her heart, knowing she must eventually marry another…?
Light Novels
June 9
Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)! (Light Novel) Vol. 6
SHE’S “MAID” FOR THIS!
It’s time for the school festival at Royal Academy, and what could be more fun than a maid café? Lovely ladies in uniform, royalty in dashing butler’s garb—Luciana’s class is buzzing with excitement over the prospect. What’s more, Melody gets to put her maidly expertise to use as she helps with the preparations. From costuming to table setting, she’s got it covered! But a dark shadow falls over everyone’s good cheer as Christopher’s corruption arc begins, and the dark forces possessing him want blood. Will Melody and her maidly magic be enough to save the day?
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