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
October 6th
Fushigi Yûgi: Byakko Senki, Vol. 5
The year is 1923. Suzuno Ohsugi’s father, Takao, warns her to stay away from The Universe of the Four Gods, telling her it’s a book that only men can touch. He knows that in order to enact its story, the book needs one last heroine: the Priestess of Byakko! After the Great Kanto Earthquake strikes, Suzuno and Takao are trapped in their burning home. Takao has only one chance to save his young daughter, and that is to send her into The Universe of the Four Gods!
His Sensual Whisper: The Voice That Sets Me On Fire Vol. 3 *Final Vol.* –> Oct. 6th
A woman who can be driven wild by a sultry whisper finds a man who can make her melt in this Steamship romance!
After a missed connection years ago, office worker Mizuho developed an irresistible craving for deep, sultry voices. With such a unique fetish, she’s been on the hunt for that perfect tone to satisfy her desires. When she meets Hibino, a handsome salesman with a voice that’s smooth as velvet, at a company drinking party, Mizuho can’t help but melt. Captivated by his seductive timbre, she invites him back to her place, where just a single suggestive whisper sends her senses into overdrive. Is Hibino the passionate partner she’s been waiting for, or will her hopes for a true connection fall on deaf ears?
Love Out on a Limb, Vol. 4
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… Includes a special bonus chapter of Those Not-So-Sweet Boys!
The Credits Roll into the Sea, Vol. 2
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.
The Demon Prince of Momochi House: Succession, Vol. 3 *Final Vol.*
The supernatural fantasy romance The Demon Prince of Momochi House continues several years later with Himari and Aoi living together in her new Momochi house.
For a long time, Aoi Nanamori was trapped in Himari Momochi’s ancestorial house as its spiritual guardian, the Omamori-sama. Now, several years later, Aoi has returned to Himari as a human, and the couple is living together, although strangely the two are now further apart in age…
As before, shikigami and yokai cluster to Aoi’s side. Things are lively at Himari’s newly purchased “Momochi House,” and mysterious beings from the spiritual realm have already found their way there!
October 13th
Assassin & Cinderella, Vol. 4
A sexy spy and an elite assassin enter into the world’s sweetest, deadliest marriage of convenience!
Neneko is a spy blessed with catlike charms. Her mission? Seduce the ace assassin of a rival organization and expose his weaknesses. The problem? She’s blown her cover before learning a thing! But rather than dispose of her, the target makes an indecent proposal: marry him and take their relationship to the next level, since he can’t keep his hands off her body! Is his clinginess an act, or could there be genuine love behind his murderous gaze?!
Drawing From Your Memory 3
ahoro 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…
Fire!
Aaron moves to Detroit’s gritty factories and underground scene, where he forms the band Fire! to channel his emotions, rebellion, and raw energy. As fame explodes, he plunges into the era’s excesses—sex, drugs, rock ’n’ roll, Vietnam-era shadows—embodying the intoxicating yet destructive pursuit of freedom.
Fire! immerses the reader in the turbulent late 1960s. A fascinating peek at the vibrant American rock music scene of the time. Aaron, inspired by Scott Walker, blazes across the pages, colliding with iconic personalities and legendary bands of the era. The collection also includes a short comic on Pink Floyd.
Created by Hideko Mizuno, a trailblazing shōjo pioneer mentored by Osamu Tezuka and a Tokiwa-sō resident, Fire! broke new ground: one of the first shōjo series with a male lead, featuring sex scenes that challenged post-WWII taboos and explored mature themes of desire, identity, and countercultural rebellion. Inspired by Scott Walker, Aaron is a flawed, hedonistic, and charismatic anti-hero.
Firefly Wedding, Vol. 8
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?
Flirting with my Bear-like Boyfriend (Omnibus) Vol. 1-2
A rainy-day rescue turns into a loving relationship between one short-statured woman and her bear-like lover. A sexy Steamship manga that will bear-hug your heart—in 2-volume omnibus releases!
They first met one rainy evening, when Kyouya saved Rina from a dangerous creep. Ever since then, they’ve been together. Kyouya adores the small and cute Rina who fits in his arms like a dream, while she is constantly flustered and wowed by Kyouya’s size—in every sense. But can their desire and love be enough to keep Rina safe and away from her complicated family life?
A steamy size-difference romance that will warm your heart and heat you up!
It Takes More Than a Pretty Face to Fall in Love Vol. 7
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.
Kirio Fan Club, Vol. 4
What would you do if your crush had ear-splitting farts?
Such are the deep, philosophical questions Aimi and Nami, two friends-slash-rivals in romance, ponder as they pull out every unhinged stop to catch the eye of their oblivious classmate Kirio—conducting nightly rituals to entice him into their dreams and listing what they love about him down to the very last organ.
But can their hilarious friendship survive the battle for the heart of this boy who hardly seems to know they exist?
May I Ask for One Final Thing?, Vol 3
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?”
Tearmoon Empire Vol. 9
As the flames of revolution scour the Tearmoon Empire, its ever-selfish princess, Mia Luna Tearmoon, meets her doom by way of public beheading…only to wake up in the past as her twelve-year-old self! It’s time to shape up, recruit some allies, and exploit her knowledge of the future to save her empire! Is she up to the task? No, not even slightly! But it’s her only choice if she hopes to spare herself from yet another gruesome end at the blade of the guillotine!
The Dragon Knight’s Beloved, Vol. 10
A young woman begins a new life as a dragon master for a handsome earl in this tale of high fantasy romance.
Melissa is a maid-in-training at the royal castle, where her greatest joy is caring for the majestic steeds of the royal Dragon Knights. Her coming-of-age ceremony is fast approaching, and with it comes the need to decide what path her future will take. Melissa shares a special bond of friendship with Commander Hubert, the handsome knight who rides the mightiest of dragons, but their relationship is about to get complicated. Newly returned from a dangerous mission, Hubert makes a shocking request: Would Melissa pretend to be his lover, and move to his country estate, where wild dragons roam?
The Emperor’s Caretaker, Vol. 7
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, daughter of the Chancellor of the Right, is as gifted with caring for children as she is at playing the erhu. Her talents shine during the ceremony to select a consort for the five-year-old emperor. There she catches the eye of Souren, the highest-ranking regent. Suddenly, Linhua is swept into the vibrant world of the inner palace as a new court lady—and the young emperor’s personal caretaker!
October 20th
Betrothed to My Sister’s Ex, Vol. 4
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.
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?
Fan/Girl X Call/Boy, Vol. 1
In this nerdy and tantalizing romcom manga, a shut-in fangirl orders a call boy, only for him to discover her ulterior motive—her love for a crossdressing character in an erotic game?!
“Because… I wanted to understand how my fav felt…”
Sakurako lives alone—a shut-in, an otaku, and a virgin. So it’s out of character to say the least when she calls an escort service and asks a call boy to come to her house! The call boy, Fuji, can tell something’s off. The entire room is covered in sheeting, and his client seems anxious. Just as the whole thing is about to blow up in her face, an accident reveals Sakurako’s true motive–her obsession with an erotic game and anime, and her desire to understand her favorite character’s experiences! Turns out, Fuji’s a fan of the same game, and the same character?!
Glasses with a Chance of Delinquent, Vol. 8
A sweet romance manga about looking beyond a person’s past to discover who they really are—inspired the anime!
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?
Red River (4-in-1 Edition), Vol. 9: Includes volumes 25, 26, 27, & 28 *FINAL VOL.*
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.
Senpai is an Otokonoko: My Crossdressing Classmate, Vol. 8
A cheerful high school girl, Saki, confesses her love to a pretty upperclassman only to find out her senpai’s actually a cross-dressing boy (otokonoko). But Saki has competition for the heart of her daring classmate in the form of Hanaoka’s devoted best friend…
First-year high school student Saki is head-over-heels for the older Makoto. After all, this senpai is tall, beautiful, and oh-so-cool… Who wouldn’t fall for a girl like her? The bright and bubbly Saki doesn’t hesitate to confess her feelings. But Makoto turns her down, because Makoto isn’t a girl, but rather a cross-dressing boy!
The Condemned Villainess Goes Back in Time and Aims to Become the Ultimate Villain, Vol. 7
In this fantasy tale of time travel, revenge, and aristocratic intrigue, a doomed noblewoman sets out to turn the tables on those who wronged her in her past life!
Claudia, the daughter of a duke, is engaged to the crown prince. That is, until her half-sister Fermina sells her to a brothel, where she dies from illness. To her great surprise, however, Claudia awakens to discover she has gone back in time–back to her childhood body! Armed with a second chance, Claudia must use every wily trick she learned at the brothel to gather allies and keep history from repeating itself.
The Villainess and the Demon Knight, Vol. 5
Condemned in the streets, a fierce heroine in the sheets…if she can survive to the wedding bed and beyond! Don’t miss this Mature-rated bodice-ripper of an isekai romance manga.
When noblewoman Cecilia realizes she’s been reincarnated into an otome game, her shock is further complicated by the fact that she’s the villainess! What’s worse, she can’t seem to change her fate. Now, her engagement is broken off, the heroine is harassing her, and she’s forced to work in a brothel—where her very first customer turns out to be the debauched Leader of the Imperial Guard, Lucas Herbst. This dangerous Casanova looks like he’ll be the end of her, until he takes her as a fiancée!
Veil Volume 5: Golden Blink
A full color manga, featuring charming short vintage chapters. For anyone who loves witty will they/won’t they romantic comedies.
Like a classic film, he and she encountered each other by chance. He was an on-duty police officer in the city. She was a runaway heiress. When he learned that she is looking for work, he decided to welcome her as the police station’s telephone operator… This was the beginning of the everyday lives of he and she, and the delicate distance between them. Enjoy witty dialogue and bold illustrations, in this in full-color manga collection by Kotteri!
Witching Hour, Vol. 1
What happens when romance is literally dead?
Housewife Megumi is devoted to her husband, Yuji, but longs for something more… When Yuji literally isn’t up to the task, a supernatural lover materializes in their bedroom. Will this spirit move her?
Megumi’s love life is lackluster. Sex with her husband, Yuji, has become just a means to conceive a child. But then a ghost enters the picture—and their bedroom. The spirit caters to Megumi’s deepest desires, satisfying her to the point where Yuji grows suspicious. Unfortunately, the private investigator he hires has a dark side. And then Megumi’s incorporeal paramour finds a new way to possess her more fully…
Yona of the Dawn (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 1
A red-haired princess loses her family and her kingdom… Now she must gather her Dragon Warriors for an epic fight to protect those she loves!
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 her bodyguard Hak, she flees the palace and struggles to survive while evading enemy forces. Their journey leads them to a priest named Ik-su, who can see Yona’s future—one that includes four legendary Dragon Warriors!
October 27th
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy!, Vol. 8
Reincarnation drama gets sent into overdrive in this tale full of romance and scheming
Every time Rishe turns twenty, she dies and is reincarnated to the day she gets dumped. She has been a merchant, an apothecary, and even a maid. For her seventh life, she has one goal: to live a long and lazy life. But then she gets a marriage proposal from the Crown Prince–the man who killed her in her previous life as a knight. Despite her determination to avoid drama, here she goes again!
A Reincarnated Witch Spells Doom, Vol. 8
On her eighteenth birthday, shut-in Sena Shirai finally works up the courage to leave the comfort of her home—only to be hit by a truck! Luckily, she has a second chance at life as a witch in another world, but the only spells she can use are “explode” and “perish.” Unable to control her destructive power, Sena is shunned by the nearby villagers and doomed to live in isolation once again. But when a mysterious boy collapses at her doorstep on her (second) eighteenth birthday, will her fate finally turn around?
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. 2
When it rains, it pours…
Even though I’m the daughter of a viscount and betrothed to a prince, my life is anything but a bed of roses. My half sister has stolen my fiancé, made me the villain of her love story, and cursed me to become an ugly cat—doomed to die a claw-ful death on the streets! But just before I collapse from hunger in the rain, tender hands cover me with an umbrella. I look up to see…none other than the infamously cruel and fearsome duke! Just what fate lies in store for me? And will I ever be able to reverse this curse?!
Cheeky Brat, Vol. 17
I, Yuki, became the basketball team manager for one reason—I had a crush on the captain and wanted to be with him, always. But when Kido-senpai suddenly announced he got a girlfriend, where did that leave me? In the clubroom, crying my eyes out…until this cheeky brat of an underclassman showed up. And now that stupid, pretty playboy, Naruse, seems determined to wiggle his way into every corner of my life…
Fire in His Fingertips: A Flirty Fireman Ravishes Me with His Smoldering Gaze, Vol. 12 *Final Vol.*
A smoking hot love story between a cautious woman and a flirty fireman–now with a sizzling anime!
Fujihashi Ryo enjoys her job as an office worker well enough, but it doesn’t hold a candle to the exciting job of her childhood friend Mizuno Souma, who works as a fireman. He and his handsome buddies are more than happy to entertain ladies with their heroic tales. Ryo wants to set up Souma with a girl in her office, but he’s too much of a playboy to settle down…or so she thinks. It turns out that he has the hots for her, and when he rescues her from a fire in her building, a different kind of spark begins to fly! In this sexy romance for Mature Readers, one fiery couple really turns up the heat.
Honey Lemon Soda, Vol. 12
Uka Ishimori has one dream in life: to have fun in high school! As a self-avowed dense, stone-faced introvert who spent all of middle school hardening her heart against a daily barrage of bullying, breaking out of her shell is easier said than done. Luckily, she’s not alone—Kai Miura, a classmate whose blond hair reminds her of the lemon soda he so enjoys, has her back. Step by step, she endeavors to cast off the shadows of her past and reinvigorate her life!
Outsiders, Vol.3
Vampires and werewolves collide in this modern fantasy epic. Step into the city’s shadows and uncover the secrets behind the ancient feud, alongside a curious and brave young girl.
Prepare to be captivated by another masterpiece from the mind of Kanou Akira, where fantasy meets reality, with Outsiders Volume 1. Delve into a world where vampires and werewolves clash in the shadows, and humans unravel the secrets of an ancient feud.
Navigate the world of dark fantasy alongside Ema, a high school student who is full of energy and determination. She embarks on a perilous path that will challenge her beliefs and reshape her destiny.
Phantom of the Idol, Vol. 9
THIS PHANTOM’S A CUTIE!
Yuya, one half of the boy pop duo ZINGS, may be the laziest performer in the Japanese music industry. His partner is out there giving 110% every night, but Yuya’s sloppy dancing and his frankly hostile attitude toward the audience has the fans hating him and his agent looking for any excuse to cut him loose. The career of a pop idol just isn’t the path of easy leisure Yuya expected…
After a particularly lifeless concert appearance, Yuya meets a girl backstage. All she wants from life is to perform. There’s just one problem: She’s been dead for a year.
Spring Storm and Monster, Vol. 6
You’re like…the monster that came in the spring.
Just her pet pig and her mom. Those are the only two beings Ranko needs or wants in her life—not all the irritating people at school, not her new stepdad, and certainly not that scary guy from the alley. Still, life is like a box of chocolates…so of course Scary Guy has to show up at her house, along with her new stepdad, as her adopted stepbrother. It’s the end of the world as she knows it! However, with her pig’s life and her mom’s happiness at stake, she’s determined to figure out how to survive the monster lurking in his eyes…
The 100th Time’s the Charm: She Was Executed 99 Times, So How Did She Unlock “Super Love” Mode?! Volume 3
After enduring 99 executions for a crime she didn’t commit, Alphina claimed victory in her 100th loop by finally striking back at the evil Saint who set her up. Presumed dead, our heroine leaves the empire behind to start a quiet new life in a forest. However, it isn’t long before her former fiancé, the coldhearted Prince Lionett, shows up on her doorstep a bloody mess. From this encounter, Alphina learns that the prince still loves her dearly―and that the Saint has escaped from prison and fled to an enemy kingdom! Could a world war be looming on the horizon?
The Eccentric Doctor of the Moon Flower Kingdom Vol. 14
A shojo manga tale of medicine, royal intrigue, and romance in a setting inspired by historical China.
In the faraway lands of the Moon Flower Kingdom, people have long relied on healing methods shrouded in superstition with dubious results. When the young Prince Keiun goes in search of more reliable remedies, his party is attacked by mysterious assailants, and he ends up witnessing a never-before-seen lifesaving procedure that shocks him to the core. Even more surprising, the one who performs this medical feat is a beautiful, yet slightly odd, teenage girl named Koyou! Just who is this girl, and why is the prince being targeted by assassins? Shadowy conspiracies, medical intrigue, and romance abound in this beautifully illustrated shojo manga!
The Record of Fantastical Nomenclature, Vol. 1
Iori Midorisawa can see invisible creatures. He used to illustrate them too, until one fateful day made him stop for good. That’s when Mika, a mysterious author, commissions him for a project―to bear witness to the invisible and protect the unknown…
The Unwanted Bride Loves the Crown Prince With All Her Heart, Volume 4
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…
The Villainess Stans the Heroes: Playing the Antagonist to Support Her Faves!, Vol. 6
What’s a girl to do when she’s reincarnated into her favorite game, and as the antagonist to boot? Simple—set the stage so that the loves of her life shine, of course! To ensure that the heroes will make the right decisions to save themselves and the world, I’m determined to play my role to perfection. There’s just a teensy problem—I may or may not have interfered in the life of my absolute number one fave, and he somehow ended up as my right-hand man for my schemes. How was I supposed to know that an impulsive choice from my childhood would cause such drastic changes to the story?!
Light Novels
October 6th
Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court (Light Novel) Vol. 11
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!
October 13th
Agents of the Four Seasons, Vol. 7: Dance of Autumn, Part II
Once upon a time, there was Winter.
Winter was once the only season in the world-but such an existence was too lonely to bear, and so it created Spring to love. Before long, the earth wished for more time to rest in the cycle, and Summer and Autumn were born. The ones who carry the cycle are called the Agents of the Four Seasons. Hinagiku, the Agent of Spring, disappeared from this land ten years ago, taking the season of spring with her. Now, after incredible hardship, she has returned to restore the cycle to its proper state-and, as in the myth passed down since the dawn of time, she sends her love to Winter.
October 20th
Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)!, Vol. 7
When one girl is reincarnated into an otome game, she’s ready to clean house—literally!
“I will become the world’s most wonderful maid!” With her skirt fluttering in black and white, the girl shouted. Her name is Melody. A reincarnated former Japanese girl, she now pursues her dream in her new life, working as an all-purpose maid for a poor count’s family in the kingdom of Théolas. When she makes it, even cheap tea turns into a luxury brew, and a dilapidated mansion is quickly restored to new! Cleaning, serving, hunting, DIY—leave it all to her and her powerful magic.
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