(W) Matsuri Akino The cult hit classic returns in a beautiful new Collector's Edition with an all-new translation!In the depths of Chinatown lies a curious pet shop. There, it's said you can find any animal you desire, no matter how fantastical…or dangerous. The city is plagued with strange accidents, and somehow, pets from that shop always seem to be involved. Detective Leon Orcot is determined to pin the blame on Count D, the shop's caretaker. But the beautiful man is just as enigmatic as his pets-and he certainly isn't talking.

(W) Synecdoche The sequel series to Plus-Sized Elf (also from Seven Seas), the hit manga (and anime!) about an elf struggling to lose weight after she discovered human French fries!Massage therapist Naoe Tomoatsu certainly has his hands full. Not only does he have his job at the Smiley Boar clinic, but he’s inadvertently become the go-to health expert for all sorts of bodacious fantasy babes, especially fry-loving elf, Elfuda! Now that she’s back under his roof and rounder than when she arrived, will Naoe-kun be able to help Elfuda keep the weight off for good this time?

(W) MOSCARETO (A) Okdong FAMILY AFFAIRSAfter a dramatic departure from their previous company, Park Seon-woo and Jeong Tae-moon are working together yet again, this time in a true boss/subordinate relationship. Things are as spicy as ever in the bedroom, but for some reason, even though Seon-woo stays at Mr. Jeong’s every night, the topic of moving in together makes Tae-moon nervous. It’s already hard enough as it is, keeping their relationship—and Tae-moon's bastard parentage—a secret at work, then Tae-moon’s jerk of a father butts in again to insist on meeting Seon-woo’s disturbingly normal parents. Can Seon-woo and Tae-moon’s relationship withstand the inevitable fallout?

(W) Yuu Kawasaki (A) soramoti (CT) Yuu Tachibana; Bokutengou A man appears in a world where heroes are detested and must use his skills and body to stay alive in this Mature-rated isekai manga!The captivating Princess Alicia has summoned Shinohara Shinta to another world! Sounds like a dream come true, right? Think again! Beneath her enchanting façade, this princess is as cunning as they come, treating heroes like disposable pawns. But Shinta's newly awakened Hero Skills reveal her sinister plans. Now, with his life hanging by a thread, he must outwit the scheming princess and take control of his destiny… with a seductive twist!

(W) Ryuto (A) Tetsuhiro Nabeshima A PARTY TURNS PERILOUS…The emperor sends Hiro and his crew to the Empire's border with the Belbellum Federation. There, Hiro quickly discovers how tough it is to get along with Count Ixamal, the local imperial authority. That's not the only unpleasant surprise: Before long, Hiro attempts to destroy some space pirates who turn out to have equipment way more powerful than he counted on!Even attending a party isn't safe under these circumstances, as Hiro learns when he and Serena are kidnapped from one of the count's soirees. Hiro's not exactly unarmed, given his psionic powers, but he's nowhere near mastering said powers yet… Will he really be able to free Serena and himself?!

(W) Yuu Tanaka (A) Tomowo Maruyama (CT) Llo A FESTIVAL OF FIENDS HAS BEGUN!Fiends are overtaking the city of Bulbola! Fran and Teacher search for the Fiendmaster Lindford to stop him before his evil plans can succeed, but the alchemist Zelyse tries to thwart them by creating golems. Can Fran and Teacher save the city before they all become slaves of the Evil One?

(W) Eiko Mutsuhana (A) Gin Shirakawa (CT) Yugiri Aica This fantasy tale of mystery and romance was 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! From the author of Hi, I'm a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion and the artist of A Story of Seven Lives (also from Seven Seas)!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?

(W) Zeniko Sumiya THE FIRST SIGNS OF LOVE?After summer break brings them closer together, Tamba and Utagawa slowly become irreplaceable to each other. Then one errant look from Tamba sets Utagawa’s heart alight with a mysterious feeling...and now he can’t keep his eyes off his friend! Also includes plenty of sweet episodes from the couples’ adult life!

(W) Ryo Ariyama (A) Ryo Kamito (CT) Kodama BATTLEFIELD TESTEDAfter fighting alongside her fiancé to defeat the Demon King, Romelia is dumped and sent packing, her engagement annulled. Despite being abandoned by her ex and her friends, Rome is still determined to keep the kingdom safe, even if she has to do it on her own.Romelia sets her sights on the remote region of Cashu. She and her novice soldiers defeat demons as they go, only to find their true enemy blocking the way--a new race of intelligent, malicious demon soldiers. On a real battlefield, will Romelia manage to rally her soldiers to defeat these demons? Or will her inexperienced troops falter?

(W) ZIG (A) Ttung gae BLOOD IS THICKER THAN WATERThere's nothing like trauma to bring two people together. That's exactly what happened to Lee-Won and Caesar after surviving both a sniper attack and being trapped in a cabin in the middle of a harsh Russian winter. But as the two bond and develop a more physical relationship, Lee-Won's past catches up to him.Secrets are unearthed, and it may result in Lee-Won leading a rival mafia gang into going head-to-head against Caesar.

(W) Peach-Pit “I’M GOING TO LIE, JUST THIS ONCE...”When Jun accidentally orders a magical doll named Shinku, he gets swept up in a supernatural adventure beyond his wildest dreams! Shinku and her sisters are facing off against each other for the title of “Alice,” but only one of them can win this deadly game.When a major threat rears its head only the gardener twins, Suiseiseki and Souseiseki, can stop it. But since Sugintou has Souseiseki’s Rosa Mystica, Suiseiseki must strike a deal with Sugintou to get it back. Sugintou is intrigued, but she's not going to give it up easily. Can the twins afford the cost? For that matter, can they trust Sugintou to hold up her end of the bargain?Meanwhile, the two Juns each face their own ordeals to return to their original worlds. What does the Jun from the “unwound” world truly wish for?

(W) Wu Zhe (A) Ding Yue Rong (CA) Tayue Jin HEARTS DIVIDEDWith high school behind him at last, Jiang Cheng is excited to start a fresh chapter of his life at university. After months living out of each other’s pockets, though, how will he and Gu Fei survive with only calls and texts to rely on?And the distance between them isn’t just physical. Jiang Cheng is studying at a top school to become a lawyer, while Gu Fei has no choice but to stay with family in his old neighborhood, where his sister needs him more than ever. Jiang Cheng’s new life in the big city seems worlds away. Are their paths diverging for good?

(W) Soutsu Hasebe LECHERY ENROLLMENT MEETS LEGACY ENROLLMENT!The chairman of the all-girl Shouai Academy has immense power, influence...and a deviant streak: he forces boys to cross-dress and discreetly inserts them into the student body! One of these boys is high school freshman Toudou Jun, who must endure these close-quarters contact drag while navigating a new too-close-for-comfort friendship with Saotome-san, the chairman’s very own granddaughter!

(W) Kazami, Yuki Separated by status and species, two men will find love in a desperate attempt to escape the oppressive hierarchy of their society. A Boys’ Love romance that proves love knows no bounds!The Luta—beastlike humans with animal genes and characteristics—have suddenly appeared. In proportion to that, the number of human beings have decreased. Ordinary humans are kept as pets, used to satisfy their masters’ every whim. Ernetis, though a Luta himself, finds the system abhorrent.When a party goes awry and a human named Jin escapes from his tiger beastman keeper, Ernetis makes a fateful decision: to help the runaway—and flee with him into the unknown.This is a cross-species Boys’ Love where a young man who was once a slave experiences warmth and love.

(W) Strike Tanaka A Vampire Cat Serves Only One MasterWhen a stray black cat named Kuro crosses Mahiru Shirota’s path, the high school freshman’s life will never be the same again. Kuro is, in fact, no ordinary feline, but a servamp: a servant vampire. While Mahiru’s personal philosophy is one of non-intervention, he soon becomes embroiled in an ancient, altogether surreal conflict between vampires and humans.

(W) Ryusen Hirotsugu (A) Fuzichoco MIRA'S BOUND FOR VALHALLA!Strange amulets are popping up, their origins seemingly demonic, and Mira's determined to figure out more about them. Yet tampering with the amulets is risky not just to Mira but also to her environment. She needs to sate her curiosity in a location that's impervious to the damage the amulets may potentially cause-and she suspects the Valkyries' stomping grounds, Valhalla, could be perfect! Still, even heading to Valhalla might not stop the amulets' infernal source from getting the upper hand over Mira herself…

(W) Ryusen Hirotsugu (A) dicca*suemitsu (CT) Fuzichoco The isekai fantasy tale of a young man sucked into another world, where he must roleplay an old man in a young woman's body-which is now an anime! (And don't miss theoriginal light novels, also from Seven Seas!)Sakamori Kagami has awakened in the world of Ark Earth Online, a game he plays religiously. The catch? Instead of his normal avataran old, bearded sorcererhe finds himself in the body of a girl! Now he must convince the people of this world that hesheis a pupil of the legendary wise man who vanished without a trace thirty years ago.

(W) Singyougaku (A) Arinokamati (CT) Won In this spicy isekai, an ordinary man becomes a military genius and the hottest lover in the realm–in another world—part of Seven Seas’ Ghost Ship imprint!Compelled to marry a royal demoness and put to work—on the battlefield, and in her bedroom—Albert finds his new life in another world anything but peaceful. Yet thanks to his knowledge of Earth’s history, Albert is able to launch a revolution, and is having a ball doing it alongside his sexy demon bride!

(W) Singyougaku (A) Arinokamati (CT) Won MODERN TACTICS, MEDIEVAL MAYHEMAlbert has his orders—capture Lord Licht and bring the Arcana territory under the Demon King’s control. After slipping past the enemy’s defenses, he sets his sights on conquering the so-called impregnable fortress. With sharp strategy and modern knowledge, Albert sows discord within enemy ranks, cuts off their supplies, and prepares for all-out war.But that’s not all—new weapons, fresh recruits, and a growing circle of capable (and captivating) allies are tipping the balance in his favor. The harem fantasy continues with military intrigue, technological twists, and explosive action in this thrilling fifth volume!

(W) Priest The hit danmei (Boys’ Love) thriller from the author behind Guardian: Zhen Hun and Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang–both available from Seven Seas!Something lurks beneath the city of Yancheng, and as international spotlight falls upon it, the darkness begins to stir.As one of the police force’s best investigators, the task of unraveling the city’s morbid mysteries falls to Luo Wenzhou. But as the case develops, a common thread seems to emerge: the infamous playboy and wealthy CEO, Fei Du.With a harrowing past of his own, Fei Du is no stranger to the ins and outs of the crime investigation unit, and his suspiciously shrewd insights into the workings of the criminal mind are a great help to Luo Wenzhou’s team. As they work together to pursue justice,  Luo Wenzhou must reconcile this new version of Fei Du—sharp, astute, with impeccable skills of deduction—with the troubled child he once helped…

(W) Hidenori Yamaji In this delightful and intricately illustrated fantasy tale, a girl who was raised to fight monsters starts building cozy homes for them instead.Soara is a young orphan girl who was raised by knights and trained to fight against marauding monsters. By the time Soara is old enough to join the fray, her blade is no longer needed, as peace has been declared with monsters. Searching for a new calling, Soara stumbles upon Kirik the dwarf, Architect of the Monster World. Suddenly, instead of fighting monsters, Soara finds herself working alongside Kirik to build comfortable homes for monsterkind! In the course of her new career, will Soara find a home for herself?

(W) Nikumaru BREAKING POINTRiku's summer break heats up to a boil! Three women compete for his attention, including his best friend's girlfriend. While the two younger classmen, Umimi and Yako, grow bold, Shizuku continues to prove there's no boundary she won't push to tease Riku to his absolute limit. With threadbare resolve, can Riku find a way to get the girl of his dreams while not hurting those he cares about?Nominated for the Next Manga Award of 2023, the best-selling tale of morally dubious romance continues!

(W) Ryuto (A) Yappen FROM ONE BATTLEFIELD TO ANOTHERAfter successfully protecting the Kingdom of Merinard from the Principality of Diieharte and the Kingdom of Tigris, it’s time for Kousuke to return home to the capital and enjoy a hard-earned rest. Well, that was the plan, anyway. When Serafeeta starts putting the moves on Kousuke, it sparks tension between him and Sylphy’s two older sisters, Ifriita and Aqual. And while Kosuke’s hands are full trying to keep all three of these beautiful women happy, another bomb drops—someone’s pregnant! Can Kousuke catch a break?!

(W) Ryuto (A) SASAYUKi (CT) Yappen KOUSUKE'S BASILISK!Kousuke prepares to meet a living saint, but ends up meeting the business end of a dagger! Upon coming to, he finds himself face-to-face with the Adolist saint herself. He should be dead thanks to the basilisk venom smeared on the dagger, so the Adolists see his survival as a miracle, and declare Kousuke a holy being...which makes him the perfect mate for the beautiful saint?!

(W) Motoo Nakanishi OLD FACES IN FAMILIAR PLACESLess than a year remains until the advent of the Demon God, and Jinya is enjoying high school life with Miyaka and his other new friends. Like his classmates, his days are filled with school bells, outings with friends, and study woes, but unlike them, he is constantly on the alert for anything supernatural. When Jinya begins investigating strange urban legends that begin cropping up, he discovers an old enemy-Yonabari-is behind them. Determined to bring down the devious demon, Jinya teams up with the Heisei-era Somegorou to fight Yonabari-and this time, it'll be a battle to the death.

(W) TATSUWAIPU THE ACADEMY'S JEWELS TAKE THE STAGE!On a trip back to her old junior high school, President Tamamori realizes that Tsukida is none other than her favorite artist, Nugita Sou, the very person who changed her life! She confesses her new feelings not to him, but to her rival Okura! And speaking of rivals, can even the President stand out when the beautiful group of girls known as the Academy Jewels show up and start showing off?!

(W) Rikito Nakamura (A) Yukiko Nozawa MY OSHI'S BOYFRIENDMost of Rentaro’s soulmates have been oddballs of some kind, but his newest girlfriend, the idol Saiki, is actively trying to be one! Obsessed with being known as an abnormal idol, the only person she could possibly date is the boy already dating twenty-five other girls. Following in Saiki’s footsteps, the Rentaro family battles over who’s the strangest, reforms their idol group, and puts on the show of a lifetime!

(W) Kore Yamazaki A New York Times Manga Best Seller! And be sure to watch the beautiful anime streaming on Crunchyroll!Hatori Chise has lived a life full of neglect and abuse, devoid of anything resembling love. Far from the warmth of family, she has had her share of troubles and pitfalls. Just when all hope seems lost, a fateful encounter awaits her. When a man with the head of a beast, wielding strange powers, obtains her through a slave auction, Chise's life will never be the same again.The man is a “magus,” a sorcerer of great power, who decides to free Chise from the bonds of captivity. The magus then makes a bold statement: Chise will become his apprentice--and his bride!

(W) Kore Yamazaki; Makoto Sanda (A) Isuo Tsukumo LAST DANCELingyue has devoured Blanche, turning into a fearsome black dragon. Hoping to stop her, Giselle turns into a dragon as well and drags her down into the Veiled Catacombs. Ao follows her into the Catacombs, slipping through the barrier and fighting his way to Giselle’s side to try to rescue her. In the end, what choice will he make?The poignant portrait of love between human and inhuman in Paris is finally complete!The final volume!

(W) Koharu Michinoku (A) Maromi Suya (CT) Higure Hizuki When one guy saves the cutest girl in class from a ditch, his world is turned upside down as she pursues him—romantically! A hilarious rom-com about a loner and the cute girl who falls for him.When the girl who sits behind him in class falls into a ditch, loner high school student Fujiwara Sandai jumps to her aid--and his life is turned upside down. Even though the beautiful Yuizaki Shino has given the cold shoulder to practically every guy in her life, she’ll take any opportunity to spend time with Sandai. Is this all some elaborate prank to humiliate this gloomy otaku, or was a simple act of kindness all it took to win her heart?

(W) Tatsukazu Konda (A) Asahi Sakano (CT) Momochichi A MONSTER HAS LOST ITS WINGS—CAN THEY HELP?Garon, the former Beast King, and Tina the adventurer are continuing their journey to find and treat the injured. Their next destination is the Sky-Piercing Towers, a dungeon made up of dozens of towers that reach high into the sky. What will happen when Garon attempts to treat the boss monster, who can no longer fly?

(W) Bakufu Narayama (A) Rat Kitaguni (CT) Ebisushi THE TRAP IS SET!Claudia learns that all is not well in Bari Kingdom, at least according to Raul’s loyal retainer, Lestea. Raul doesn’t want the throne, but a certain faction wants him as ruler, and their actions against Raul’s brother, the king, are escalating.Meanwhile, Sylvester faces an insurrection in the town he’s visiting, and evidence suggests he’s acting on Raul’s orders. Sensing a scheme, Claudia decides to it’s time to take the initiative and do some investigating on her own!

(W) Yoru Sumino One woman comes up with a plan to make her best friend confess his feelings for her—so she can get him to move on. A new novel from the acclaimed author of I Want to Eat Your Pancreas and At Night, I Become a Monster.Chizuru is about to turn thirty—and get married. But before the wedding bells chime, she has one last mission: make Hibiki, her best friend from college, confess his true feelings to her…so she can finally turn him down and help him move on. Her wish is simple—that once he speaks his heart, he won’t stay trapped in the past, but find the courage to step into the future.Their longtime friend Karin rolls her eyes at such a childish scheme, but against her better judgment, she agrees to help. Yet this so-called Confession Strategy soon spirals in ways no one expected…A bittersweet rom-com about unrequited love, tangled friendships, and unexpected turns of the heart.

(W) Mazikari (A) Masahiro Itosugi (CT) Makuwauni When Alvin’s adventuring team recruits a reliable wizard, their team becomes more powerful than ever! But what Alvin doesn’t realize is that this wizard is giving the female members of his team an extra boost behind closed doors… A sexy, Mature-rated NTR fantasy manga filled with secrets, pleasure, and more!Young swordsman Alvin has put together a near-perfect adventuring team with his best friend Renka and the adorable priestess Milis. Things are going pretty well, until they recruit a wizard named Shinji. Now they’re on the road to becoming the best team ever! There’s just one catch—little does Alvin know, but Shinji is quite the Casanova, and he’s not just tangled up in his teammates’ sheets. He’s finding his way into the beds of companions and enemies alike! Will Alvin remain blissfully unaware of Shinji’s lecherous ways or is the steamy truth destined to come out?

(W) Fukuryu (A) Saya Kojima (CT) POKImari; Soyoki A spicy isekai manga where swords do more than clash on the battlefield-part of Seven Seas Ghost Ship imprint!Just an ordinary high school student, Fujinomiya Sojiro's life was cut short when he was stabbed by a burglar one fateful night. Or so he thought. Revived by a mysterious deity, Sojiro finds himself transported to another world, armed with a legendary samurai sword, Hotomaru, plus the very blade that ended his life. What's more, Sojiro discovers that these enchanted blades can transform into beautiful babes!As Sojiro embarks on a thrilling adventure full of magic and danger, he will need to build a harem of steel in order to survive this strange new world.For Mature Readers.

(W) 945 DREAM LOVEREui-joon and Gunwoo’s turbulent relationship continues in this volume packed with new content, including character profiles, minigames, and more! When Eui-joon sees a vacation ad online, he asks Gunwoo to go on a road trip. The catch? Eui-joon wants to drive, but he might be Korea’s worst driver. Under Gunwoo’s instruction, his skills improve, but Gunwoo’s college days come up and Eui-joon can’t help but be a little jealous that he never got to meet the young, innocent Gunwoo from before he became a gangster. Then, he begins having dreams of the younger Gunwoo—extremely detailed, realistic dreams—which fuel his obsession. Can Eui-joon let go of Gunwoo’s past and embrace the man he loves in the present?The final volume!

(W) Fujichika A tough, no-nonsense delinquent and a sweet transfer student find a way to grow closer with a silly game in this sweet yuri/Girls' Love romance!Kanzaki Riri, the new girl in class, has a peculiar pastime-she wants the school's toughest delinquent, Atsuko, to say ridiculously cute things. Atsuko plays along, thinking Riri's just a harmless weirdo… until those silly little word lists start making her cheeks turn red. With each sweet phrase, the gap between them closes-and it's not just Atsuko who's getting flustered. Is this just a quirky game between opposites…or the beginning of something real?

(W) Miko Senri DIE, MY DARLING!Seina's love life has taken a real turn on what was supposed to be a routine class trip. After sharing a kiss (or five) with Damon, she realizes how deep her feelings for him run. And he's been returning those feelings tenfold! It's almost too much for a girl to take.Then, on a nighttime stroll with her longtime friend Shion, the truth comes out-he's part of her shared history with Damon. Not only that, he wants to kill her and make sure she never comes back! The only way to break the cycle lies in Damon's hands, but will he be able to make that sacrifice?The final volume!

(W) Harunohi Biyori (A) Geso Umiu FRESH FOES TO FEAST ONSchool bells are ringing and Yulucia—a powerful demon reborn into a human body—is a new student at the Academy of the Magical Arts. As the one and only princess of the royal family, she is rich and powerful. Not only that, she’s a candidate for the Saint! Unfortunately, none of that helps Yulucia to make any friends, and school life is quite lonely.However, one thing she doesn’t lack is enemies. Yulucia’s older sisters still have it out for her, and the Hero’s party isn’t cutting her any slack either. Then one day, she gets an invitation from Duke Kapell. But since the duke resents Yulucia’s family, she’s sure it’s nothing but a trap. This constant harassment would be enough to break anyone down, but the joke’s on them—human malice just happens to be one of Yulucia’s favorite foods!

(W) Tohru Himuka COVERT OPERATIONTime 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?