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
July 7th
I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons (Manga) Vol. 5
Being a princess isn’t all it’s cracked up to be in this romantic comedy between a free-spirited duke’s daughter and a stubborn prince—inspired the anime!
Leticia Dorman is living every girl’s dream—she’s the daughter of a duke, raised in the lap of luxury, and she’s engaged to marry the ruggedly handsome crown prince, Clarke. But if this is a dream, somebody wake her up!
In preparation to become part of the royal family, Lettie has endured ten grueling years of lessons on everything from dancing to etiquette. And once she becomes queen, then she’ll have to put it all into practice. Her only chance of escape lies in the prince breaking off their engagement. This seems improbable…until he shows up at a royal ball with a mysterious woman on his arm. This could be Lettie’s chance to break free once and for all, but not if Prince Clarke has anything to say about it!
Not Your Idol, Vol. 4
A psychological suspense series about a girl who has given up her life as an idol after being assaulted by a fan.
After that day, she stopped being a girl.
In the wake of an assault, Nina Kamiyama, a former idol in the group Pure Club, shuns her femininity and starts dressing as a boy. At high school she keeps to herself, but fellow student Hikaru Horiuchi realizes who she is. What secrets is she keeping? The shocking drama starts.
After that day, she stopped being a girl.
In the wake of an assault, Nina Kamiyama, a former idol in the group Pure Club, shuns her femininity and starts dressing as a boy. At high school she keeps to herself, but fellow student Hikaru Horiuchi realizes who she is. What secrets is she keeping? The shocking drama starts.
Otaku Vampire’s Love Bite, Vol. 8
Some vampires live to feast on the blood of their victims. Others just want to score super limited edition anime merch!
Hina Alucard is a modern vampire who drinks blood from bags instead of from humans. But she’s also a complete shut-in who hasn’t left the house in 30 years. In an effort to reach her, Hina’s dad does something that changes her life—he gives her a DVD of the Vampire Cross anime! Hina is instantly obsessed, especially with the character Mao. But it’s difficult to fangirl as hard as she wants from her bedroom in Romania, so now Hina is out of the house and off to Japan to live her otaku dream!
Hina’s so busy collecting Mao merch that she almost doesn’t feel bad about missing out on the Vampire Cross cafes. If only she had a human friend who could eat all the themed food for her! But connecting with humans isn’t easy until Hina literally bumps into her neighbor Kyuta, a prickly boy who looks just like Mao. Having her best friend live next door will be so convenient! Now if she can just convince him to actually be her friend…
Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 27
A romantic retelling of a classic fairy tale about a beautiful herbalist and a lovestruck prince.
Shirayuki is an herbalist famous for her naturally bright-red hair, and the prince of Tanbarun wants her all to himself! Unwilling to become the prince’s possession, she seeks shelter in the woods of the neighboring kingdom, where she gains an unlikely ally—the prince of that kingdom! He rescues her from her plight, and thus begins the love story between a lovestruck prince and an unusual herbalist.
Shirayuki is famous for her naturally bright-red hair, and the prince of Tanbarun wants her all to himself! But when she escapes into the woods of the neighboring kingdom, a young man named Zen and his two friends come to her aid. But who is Zen really…?
The Credits Roll into the Sea Volume 1
For the first time in English comes the critically acclaimed manga from John Tarachine, the author of Witch of Thistle Castle, that’s perfect for fans of BL Metamorphosis!
Umiko, a grandma, realizes that she has the same desire to make movies as university student Kai—and soon she enrolls in Kai’s film school!
“It’s not the movies you like…you like watching the people watching the movies.”
Just what are you going to do with the rest of your life? It’s the question you’ll always have to answer, no matter your age. Umiko Chino is a 65 year-old retired woman in mourning for her late husband. Remembering how they used to watch films together, Umiko goes to the movie theater for the first time in years, where she meets Kai, an attractive, ambiguous young man who studies filmmaking at a nearby art school.
They would seem to have nothing in common, except for this—both of them sometimes like to look more at the way the audience reacts to a movie than the movie itself. Kai believes Umiko has the same deep desire he possesses to experience how people respond to something they made… and challenges her to stake the rest of her life discovering that thrill.
Soon Umiko surprises herself by enrolling in the same film school as Kai. But sailing into this new sea, she’s suddenly inside the currents of her fellow students’ lives, a much younger generation that she struggles to understand, driven by their own passions and their own relationships. Who’s really experienced at life, and is it old age or observation that brings wisdom? And does what you’re looking for change when you look with your eyes instead of through a camera lens…?
The King’s Beast, Vol. 18 *Final Vol.* (has limited & regular edition)
A smoldering tale of romance and revenge set in the world of the New York Times best seller Dawn of the Arcana!
Ajin boys who show signs of special abilities are conscripted to serve in the imperial palace as beast-servants—status symbols and shields for their royal masters, to be kept or discarded on a whim. When they were children, Rangetsu’s twin brother Sogetsu was ripped from her arms and sent to the palace to attend Prince Tenyou as a beast-servant, where he quickly fell victim to bloody dynastic intrigues. Now in a world that promises only bitterness, Rangetsu’s one hope at avenging her brother is to disguise herself as a man and find a way into the palace!
Prince Tenyou is not what Rangetsu expected, and the political currents in the palace run deep and strange. Does Rangetsu have any chance of finding justice for her brother, or will she become just another Ajin casualty in the game of kings?
Celebrate the conclusion of the epic romantasy The King’s Beast with this limited edition of the final volume! Comes with an exclusive cover and a 32-page full-color illustration book available nowhere else.
The Prince’s Keeper 02
A cozy tale of a witch who discovers a prince disguised as a cat and adopts him into her enchanted shop.
Miranda is a reclusive apprentice witch who runs a shop selling magical potions and enchanted trinkets in a quiet corner of the capital city. One day, she receives an invitation to a tea party at none other than the royal palace itself. There, she meets the third prince, only he’s been cursed and turned into a cat! Ordered to serve as Prince Heinrich’s “keeper,” Miranda suddenly finds herself the caretaker of a royal feline! What happens when a handsome prince becomes a witch’s pet?
Yona of the Dawn, Vol. 46
A red-haired princess loses her family and her kingdom… Now she must rise and fight for her throne!
Princess Yona lives an ideal life as the only princess of her kingdom. Doted on by her father, the king, and protected by her faithful guard Hak, she cherishes the time spent with the man she loves, Su-won. But everything changes on her 16th birthday when tragedy strikes her family!
Yona reels from the shock of witnessing a loved one’s murder and having to fight for her life. With Hak’s help, she flees the palace and struggles to survive while evading her enemy’s forces. But where will this displaced princess go when all the paths before her are uncertain?
July 14th
Drawing From Your Memory 2
Mahoro Haruta is a manga artist whose first series became a huge bestseller. Her publisher expects her sophomore effort to be even better. There’s just one problem: Mahoro has no idea what to draw next, because she plagiarized the story that skyrocketed her to stardom from a high school classmate named Yukishima, who shared a few precious months with Mahoro in the school’s manga club before passing away and leaving her his notebook. When, after a strange encounter, Mahoro wakes up ten years in the past-around the time of her first meeting with Yukishima-she realizes this could be her chance to redeem herself, erase her regrets, and maybe even save Yukishima’s life…
Firefly Wedding, Vol. 7
Satoko dreams of marrying a noble but can’t escape the assassin who has her within his sights.
Afflicted with a heart condition, Meiji-era noblewoman Satoko is determined to secure a marriage that will benefit her family before she dies. But before she can realize her goal, she’s targeted by a mysterious assassin named Shinpei. In a last-ditch effort to save her life, Satoko asks her would-be murderer to marry her. Her proposal isn’t sincere, but unfortunately for her, Shinpei loves as intensely as he kills. Can Satoko find a way to break the engagement without losing her life?
On the surface, Satoko has it all—she’s beautiful, the daughter of a nobleman, and at a prime age for marriage. Unfortunately, she is also quite ill and only has a short time left to live. Before she can secure a marriage that will redeem her worth in her family’s eyes, she finds herself the target of the mysterious assassin Shinpei, and her plans are put in jeopardy. In order to save herself, she makes a desperate proposal—of marriage! When it comes to love, however, Shinpei takes “until death do we part” seriously.
Glasses with a Chance of Delinquent Vol. 7
A sweet shojo romance about looking beyond a person’s past to discover who they really are!
Momose has always longed for a peaceful high school life. She wants nothing to do with hoodlums, delinquents, or troublemakers. When she meets Ichikura, an inconspicuous black-haired boy with glasses, he looks like a normal, nice guy. But it turns out that back in junior high he was a nefarious delinquent!
He keeps assuring her that he’s changed his ways, but he’s still pretty quick to pick fights! Has Ichikura really turned over a new leaf? And will Momose keep quiet about his rowdy past?
Tease Me Harder: A Sweet and Kinky Romance Vol. 3
A seemingly pure couple decides to try the ropes with some new bedroom play in this Steamship manga.
University student Yuka has been dating her boyfriend Mahiro for six blissfully pure months–just sweet, wholesome romance. But when Mahiro accidentally discovers Yuka’s deepest, darkest secret–she’s a masochist!–everything changes. Rather than being put off, Mahiro surprises her by declaring he’ll become the dominant she desires! As they navigate this unexpected new dynamic, their once-innocent relationship takes a playful, exciting, and increasingly kinky turn!
July 21st
Betrothed to My Sister’s Ex (Manga) Vol. 3
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 Kyros 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 Kyros 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!
Red River (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 8
A 3-in-1 edition of the classic romance fantasy series where a modern girl is whisked to ancient times and must navigate a scheming court and warring factions while trying to find her way home.
Yuri, a modern teenager, is transported to ancient Anatolia as part of a scheme by the evil Nakia, queen of the Hittites. Only the intervention of Nakia’s stepson, Prince Kail, saves Yuri from the queen’s bloodthirsty intentions. As an unintended consequence of the prince’s actions, the people of Anatolia embrace Yuri as the incarnation of the great war goddess Ishtar.
Finding herself entangled in the social and political drama of a fractured royal family, Yuri begins to maneuver through their manipulations and learn how to survive while stuck deep in the past.
July 28th
Loving Moon Dog Vol. 6
One woman’s life is changed forever when she meets a man who truly has that dog in him!
Rikka, a dog groomer with a gift for taming wild pups, finds her life turned upside down when the Doberman she rescues one night suddenly turns into a hunky guy! This dog-man is on the prowl for a mate and chooses Rikka–and he’s not holding back his horndog desire. Can Rikka resist his puppy eyes, or will she be caught in his leash of love?
May I Ask for One Final Thing?, Vol 1
One night at a ball, Scarlet is suddenly told by the second prince, Kyle, that their engagement is annulled. At the same time, she’s accused of baseless crimes and denounced as a “villainess” by many members of nobility. Scarlet has had to put up with the prince’s nonsense for years, but she’s had enough. And so, she makes one last request: “May I send you and the rest of these pigs flying?”
On-the-Job Training, Volume 2
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 Bubble Love of the Mermaid, Vol. 1
Asana Amamizu, a student at Yotsuru Girls’ Academy, has been bullied by her family ever since a red mark appeared on her wrist. So even when the school is abuzz with news about a handsome new Japanese teacher, Asana keeps her distance. That is, until an unexpected marriage proposal comes her way!
The Oblivious Girl and the Maidenly Man Vol. 1
A heartwarming romance about one very oblivious woman and the man who loves her dearly!
Rintaro is a soft-spoken, maidenly café owner who has a secret crush on Luna, one of his regular customers. One day, Luna confides in him that she has a deep fear of men—and asks for his help in getting used to them.
Desperately hiding his feelings, Rintaro agrees to help with her “rehabilitation.” Holding hands, going out together, exchanging gifts—none of it bothers Luna at all. She laughs it off, at ease around him in a way she isn’t with other men, completely unaware how much she makes Rintaro’s heart race more every day.
As Luna grows more relaxed and increasingly close to him, Rintaro struggles to keep his feelings in check. Where will this uneven, slow-burn relationship lead?
The Small-Animallike Lady Is Adored by the Ice Prince, Vol. 5
I’m Liliana, the daughter of an earl, and I’m in a terrible bind. For some reason, when the “Ice Prince,” Prince William, hosted a party to find his bride, I was the lucky guest he chose! Except…living a life as royalty is just about the last thing I want. So my goal is to break off my engagement—the sooner the better! But why is it that day by day, His Highness’s attitude only grows sweeter…?
The Unwanted Bride Loves the Crown Prince With All Her Heart, Volume 4 *Final Vol.*
This gorgeous, full-color fantasy romance features intriguing court politics and a unique take on the enemies-to-lovers genre.
Princess Tinalia of Lidea and Prince Keithfalt of Baldin have married, ending war between their countries…
But Keith remains unaware that Tina is the girl he loved long ago and who still loves him in secret — though he finds unexpected sanctuary in her company. After Tina warns Keith of a threat to the line of succession, he sets out to gather allies among the nobility and neighboring kingdoms…
Yet his truest ally may prove to be his kind-hearted bride.
Light Novels
July 7th
The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom (Light Novel) Vol. 6
Spurned by her homeland, an extraordinary young woman takes her saintly magic to a mysterious new home in this fantasy light novel series that inspired the manga, also available from Seven Seas—and don’t miss the anime!
Philia’s family has produced saints for generations. It’s no surprise that she’s known as the greatest saint of all time—and set to marry the second prince, Julius. What no one expects is for Julius to call off the engagement, claiming that Philia’s perfection makes her charmless and unlikable. To add insult to injury, Philia is packed off to a neighboring country in exchange for gold and resources, forcing her to leave her homeland!
Despite bracing herself for mistreatment, Philia finds a warm welcome in her new town, where she puts her saintly abilities to good use erecting barriers against monsters and curing epidemics. But even as she flourishes in her new life, her homeland is under threat of destruction!
July 14th
Sugar Apple Fairy Tale, Vol. 10 (light novel): The Silver Sugar Master and the Water King
RUSH TO THE ROYAL CANDY FAIR!
Anne Halford is a candy crafter determined to follow in her mother’s footsteps and become a Silver Sugar Master—a title bestowed only by royalty—by winning first place in the Royal Candy Fair. The journey to the capital will be dangerous, however, so she purchases Challe, a handsome but foulmouthed fairy, to be her bodyguard. Anne wishes to befriend her new companion, but in this kingdom where fairies are treated as property, Challe wants nothing to do with humans. Will this journey with her change his mind? And will Anne arrive safely at the fair?
The Condemned Villainess Goes Back in Time and Aims to Become the Ultimate Villain (Light Novel) Vol. 8
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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