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
November 3rd
Colette Decides to Die, Vol. 9
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?
Daydream Darling, Vol. 2
Love is but a dream in the latest romance by the best-selling author of Ao Haru Ride!
Daydreamy Iroha is too shy and anxious to talk to her high school classmates, so she finds solace in confiding in upperclassman Sou, who is always encouraging and supportive. With such a great friend by her side, Iroha just may have found a dream come true!
Iroha avoids the awkwardness she feels around her classmates by sitting outside and talking to Sou, the handsome boy she met at the library. However, one day a boy from her class discovers the secret she’s been keeping from everyone. Has Iroha found her perfect match in Sou, or just an illusory love?
On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance 04
A Lolita boy and a punk girl form a fashion-forward bond without realizing they already know each other from work!
There are two sides to every working adult: one they show when they’re on the job, and one they show when they’re off the clock. For coworkers Sotaro Amata and Akira Hanku, this holds doubly true. Outside the office, these fashionistas don outfits that metamorphose them into completely different people! So what happens when they form a connection after hours…without recognizing who the other person is?
Prince Freya, Vol. 14
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!
Skip·Beat!, Vol. 52
When Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!
Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he’s casting her out now that he’s famous! Kyoko won’t suffer in silence—she’s going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!
Tamon’s B-Side, Vol. 12
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!
Tamon is an insecure mess in real life, and what’s worse, he’s threatening to quit! Utage refuses to let anyone stand in Tamon’s way—least of all himself. What’s a fangirl to do but roll up her sleeves and support her favorite singer with everything she’s got?
The Ayakashi Hunter’s Tainted Bride 8
Young, cheerful Nanao can’t wait to marry her betrothed, Reito, the young lord of the Byakurenji family. But that changes one night when she is attacked by a vengeful yokai spirit-an ayakashi-leaving her scarred with the mark of a demonic curse. Her cousin Akemi seizes the chance to steal away her fiance, but it doesn’t matter. Reito now finds her repulsive, and Nanao is forced to wear a monkey mask to hide her scar and live the life of an outcast. Years later, she meets Yako, the willful young scion of another noble family. When Nanao’s mask shatters after an accident, Yako sees her face and is drawn to her beauty and great spiritual power. But there’s more to the handsome young lord than meets the eye, and when Yako offers Nanao a way out of her torturous life, the new life that awaits her is filled with more mystery and intrigue that she could ever imagine…
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 Seaside Where Dragon Boys Dwell, Vol. 1
Transport yourself to a remote town where mystical dragon folk live among humans.
After the passing of her father, Mizuka goes to live with her uncle in a seaside town. Mizuka is determined to embrace her new life, but she finds herself in the mysterious circumstance of living with a boy who turns out to be part dragon!
Mizuka has moved to Komorisaki, a town known for its dragon folk. There she meets the wary and remote Tenshin, a dragon boy who is boarding at her uncle’s house. After Tenshin’s sudden dragon transformation scares Mizuka, he plans to move out, but can she convince him to stay?
The Villainess’s Guide to (Not) Falling in Love 06
Can one would-be villainess fend off multiple handsome suitors’ advances to simply live a peaceful life? Or will the game force a happy ending no matter what?
From a mundane existence to an extraordinary adventure! Luciana, once an ordinary woman, now finds herself reincarnated as the stunning villainess of an otome game. Well aware of impending plot twists, she’s ready to rewrite her destiny and avoid catastrophe. She hatches a brilliant plan to live a peaceful life and avoid troublesome suitors. What could possibly go wrong?
Surprise! These persistent men refuse to take a hint! And if that weren’t enough, she also possesses incredible, unparalleled magical abilities. What about this world has made her so special?
November 10th
From Villainess to Healer: I Know the Cheat to Change My Fate: Volume 1
In the world of “Reas Love,” a spinoff otome game, the villainess Charlotte Cocoriara’s engagement to the prince of Farblume Kingdom is suddenly broken off. The reason? The Prince finds her job as Dark Mage ill-suited for his future queen. He’d rather be with a Healer, and there is no such thing as a job change. But Charlotte has a secret…memories of her past life playing “Reas Life Online,” the original MMORPG! Armed with her cheat knowledge, Charlotte immediately takes off to the Sacred Land of Erenzi where she uses information no one else in “Reas Love” knows to change her job—to a Healer! Except she has no intention of going back to the Prince. What she really wants is to see the world and live a life full of adventure!
Good Morning, Good Night, and See You Tomorrow. Vol. 1
Based on the author’s own experience with cancer, this is a deeply human manga about caring for oneself, understanding others, and continuing forward—one day at a time.
A gentle story for anyone learning how to keep going.
Being diagnosed with cancer doesn’t come with instructions.
For Akiyama Momiji, single and living alone, it marks a break from the life she was living and the beginning of a period shaped by illness and uncertainty.
Told with warmth, honesty, and a gentle touch, this fictional manga based on the author’s experiences portrays the experience of living with cancer with a careful balance—acknowledging its weight while offering moments of lightness, reflection, and quiet reassurance.
Through Momiji’s experiences, the story speaks not only to those facing illness, but also to anyone unsure how to support the people they care about.
I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons Vol. 6
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.
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!
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 12
Faced with the choice of being married to a strange spirit or being made into dinner, Aoi decides to create a third option for herself!
Aoi Tsubaki inherited her grandfather’s ability to see spirits—and his massive debt to them! Now she’s been kidnapped and taken to Kakuriyo, the spirit world, to make good on his bill. Her options: marry the head of the inn her grandfather trashed, or get eaten by demons. But Aoi isn’t the type to let spirits push her around, and she’s determined to redeem her grandfather’s IOU on her own terms!
Aoi wants to work off her debt to the Tenjin-ya inn, but she only has one day to find a position and none of the managers are willing to hire a human! If she can just get someone to see past her family background, Aoi is certain she can prove her worth!
Love at First Memory 4
An heiress battling amnesia must piece together which of her four suitors ultimately stole her heart in this upbeat, self-aware reverse harem romcom manga!
Fans of Narumi Hasegaki’s Boss Bride Days will fall in love all over again with her swoon-worthy art style and vibrant characters.
Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! 11
A fantasy romance about a voracious lady who delights in monster meat and a mad-blooded duke who is swept off his feet by her curious charms. If you loved Delicious in Dungeon and Drifting Dragons, you will be salivating for some grilled moodle and burning hot love in this series!Like any proper noble lady, one must have certain acquired tastes. For Melphiera Marchalrayd, she just happens to crave a rather exotic protein—monsters! But do not judge! Despite its bad reputation, monster meat can be used in exquisite cuisine and Melphiera is determined to change the kingdom’s opinion of it! Unfortunately, since debuting in society, Melphiera has been struggling to find her perfect match…until she meets the fearless “Blood-Mad Duke” of Galbraith!
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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…
Tease Me Harder: A Sweet and Kinky Romance Vol. 4
A seemingly pure couple decides to try the ropes with some new bedroom play in this steamy 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!
The Oblivious Girl and the Maidenly Man Vol. 2
A heartwarming romance about one 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?
Villainess Level 99 Volume 5: I May Be the Hidden Boss But I’m Not the Demon Lord (Volume 4)
Reincarnated as the villainess, but stronger than anyone!
A college student finds herself resurrected as Eumiella, an evil daughter of the nobility in the world of an Otome RPG that she played in her previous life. In the RPG, Eumiella isn’t worth thinking about at first, but in the endgame content she returns as a hidden boss, complete with ridiculous stats that put her on par with even the game’s heroes.
Determined to avoid the dark fate of a villainess, Eumiella chooses to live a quiet life. But when she accidentally reaches level 99, everyone starts to suspect her of being the Demon Lord! Can Eumiella convince them she’s not a threat, or is she destined for a villainous end? Perfect for fans of isekai, otome games, and strong female leads.
You Might As Well Be the One 2
College girl Ichika’s looking for love, and her new friend Kosei’s perfect—he’s kind, cute, and loves all the same movies—except he’s looking to keep it casual. She knows she must not fall for him…and yet…!
College student Ichika’s done with boys who won’t commit. She’s looking for a proper, long-term relationship…yet because of her flashy appearance, she is often misunderstood. Her determination takes her to a mixer, where after another night of frustration she bumps into Kosei. He’s totally up front: He just wants to keep things casual. Yet to Ichika’s chagrin, they immediately click, finding more and more common ground. In another universe, they could be great friends, but despite herself, Ichika goes tumbling head over heels. She knows pursuing Kohei is just getting her further and further from her LTR goals… What could one woman compromise for love?
November 17th
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!
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.
Pupposites Attract 5
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?
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!
November 24th
Choking on Love Vol. 6
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.
Gazing at the Star Next Door 9
Chiaki is a pretty normal teenage girl. Since they were kids, she’s had a thing for her best friend Subaru-who’s fast becoming the hottest young actor in Japan! With Subaru threatening to slip away, Chiaki has a decision to make: Will she finally take her shot, or give Subaru up to his adoring public?
Kyo Aizawa Doesn’t Laugh, Volume 1
Hinano Shiina harbors a secret…
She’s been able to see ghosts since childhood.
Everywhere she goes, Hinano does her best to pretend they aren’t there, even when she desperately wishes she could help them move on. It turns being a hospital nurse into a challenging and lonely job. But when she learns Dr. Kyo Aizawa—the handsome, standoffish doctor of her ward—has the same gift, Hinano feels like she might have a chance to help these spirits. But Dr. Aizawa knows something she has yet to realize…
You should never help the dead.
Pink & Habanero, Vol. 6
She wants a boyfriend — anyone but him. He wants girls to buzz off. Sucks for them ’cos he’s paid to please princesses!High school freshman Mai can barely muster the confidence to talk to a boy, much less take one on a date. Plus, the first time she meets Kei Kurose, the wrong sort of sparks fly — even if Kei is head-turningly hot, who could put up with the way he treats girls like trash? Mai has no patience for his rude attitude, but when she just so happens to discover the scandalous secret of his part-time job, she might have to learn to keep his trust!
Tale of the Wizrain Kingdom: The Dragon Is the Bride, Vol. 1
Long ago, the Kingdom of Wizrain was established by a great hero and his precious dragon. But Elna’s no hero. She’s just the daughter of a nobleman’s mistress, adopted into her father’s family only to be tormented by her stepmother and stepsister. Or so she thinks…until one day, it all comes flooding back―echoes of her past life as a dragon! Spurred on by memories of soaring through the sky with her hero, she heads for the royal palace. A single look into the eyes of the young king Vaide tells Elna that he is her beloved hero reborn. Only one problem: he doesn’t remember her at all!
Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet, Vol. 13
Fumi Oono, second-year high-school student. Stuck with the debts of her father, she needs a job—fast. While she did indeed manage to find one as a housekeeper for THE Akatsuki Kibikino, it leaves much to be desired. After all, the novelist has a mean glare and an even worse attitude…And on top of that, she has to live with him?!
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Light Novels
November 3rd
A Tale of the Secret Saint (Light Novel) Vol. 11
The story of a young woman’s quest to become a knight while hiding her saintly power.
Born into a long line of knights, Fia is determined to become a knight herself, just like all her siblings. But a brush with death awakens memories of her past life as a Saint–a woman who wields rare, powerful healing and protection magic–along with the ability to use that magic herself! The downside is that Fia also remembers her past life’s untimely death, and the danger she will be in if anyone finds out what she really is. She vows to stay on her knighthood path and keep her powers a secret forever! But how can she resist using her newfound powers when they’re just so useful?
November 24th
Re-Living My Life with a Boyfriend Who Doesn’t Remember Me (Manga) Vol. 7
This fantasy tale of mystery and romance was awarded Best Shojo Manga at Kodansha’s 50th annual Manga Awards! Adapted from the critically acclaimed light novel series Return from Death: I Kicked the Bucket and Now I’m Back at Square One With a Boyfriend Who Doesn’t Remember Me.
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?
The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior (Light Novel) Vol. 11
This award-winning otome isekai series stars a final boss who decides to ditch the whole “villainess” schtick and use her powers to protect—not destroy—the people of her kingdom!
Pride Royal Ivy is only eight years old when she realizes that she’s been reincarnated, destined to become the future wicked queen and final boss of an otome game. She’s got it all in this new life: razor-sharp wit, boss-tier powers, and influence over the kingdom as crown princess. Determined to sow despair and destruction across the land, she… Wait, what kind of a rotten future is that?! Princess Pride decides to drop the maniacal villainess act and protect the male love interests instead, cheating her way to saving everyone she can! Will this final boss end up earning the adoration of her kingdom?
The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom (Light Novel) Vol. 7
Spurned by her homeland, an extraordinary young woman takes her saintly magic to a mysterious new home in this fantasy light novel series.
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!
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