(W) Kataoka Naotaro (A) Souichi (CT) Shizuki Hitomi
JEALOUSY TURNS PROSPERITY INTO PERIL!Linus and his companions have restored the once-ruined Krumfal territory into a thriving hub of trade. With fertile farmlands, bountiful seas, and a bustling new shop in the imperial capital, the region is flourishing like never before. The future looks brighter every day.But success breeds envy. Fearing that his own subjects may abandon him for Krumfal's prosperity, the jealous Baron Gragoreyl schemes to take it all for himself! With enemies gathering at his gates, Linus must rally his allies and defend the land he worked so hard to rebuild. Can Linus protect Krumfal from this new threat?
(W) Necoco (A) NAJI Yanagida
AN UNEXPECTED ALLIANCEWhile searching the Divine Voice’s miniature garden world, Ngai Forest, for a way back home, Illusia, Allo, and Treant run into a hero of the past: Mia. Mia decides to join their ranks, and with her on their side, Illusia finally feels ready to take on Hectoncheires—the L-rank monster that guards the Sky-Piercing Spire—once again. And if they can take him down, Illusia can finally get the power he needs to defeat the Divine Voice. But it turns out that Hecatoncheires isn’t the only thing standing in Illusia’s way, because as he and his friends make their up the spire, betrayal rears its ugly head, and the real battle begins…
(W) Yuu Tanaka (A) Llo
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CENDIAFran and Teacher are headed for the shadowy city of Cendia, where the adventurers’ guild, an organization of healers, and the Drake King and Beastman Councils are all busy vying for power. Though they came to Cendia to wipe out an illegal slavery ring, Fran and Teacher get thrown headfirst into the conflict when Fran is mistaken for a member of the Beastman Council! And what is this unexpected reunion lurking in the wings?
(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) Yuki Suzuki (A) Sanshouuo
TOIL AND TROUBLEWhat once appeared to simply be a video game world brought to life is becoming more complex. Werner von Zehrfeld discovers that the kingdom’s greatest secrets may have something to do with the underground library’s construction rather than the books it holds. Werner has long been underestimated, but when he becomes the target of an assassin and is lured into a trap, maybe it’s a sign that his enemies are starting to take him seriously.
(W) Hana Hasumi
To protect his younger sister and himself, one orphaned omega will do whatever it takes to keep their small family together—even if it means trusting a mysterious alpha. A Boys' Love omegaverse story that will keep you on the edge of your seat!After losing his parents, Daath and his little sister Bella—both omegas—grow up under the Church's care. As his first heat draws near, Daath secretly sells his body to save enough money for them to escape. But when he discovers that the orphanage has been trafficking omegas in the black market, his fragile world shatters.Desperate to protect his sister, Daath takes on a dangerous job—only for his first heat to strike at the worst possible time. Just as his body gives in to instinct, a dark-furred beastman appears before him: Juda, a wolf alpha who wants nothing to do with humans or omegas. Yet their encounter ignites a bond neither can resist, one that will change both their destinies forever.
(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) Skyfarm (A) Joji Manabe (CT) Nakosuke Ookuma
FREEDOM'S OUTLAW!Flushed with his new win against Kilaem and his Holy War, Lint and the crew head to Guildmaster Kuel to debrief. There Lint finds out the true reason why Count Bihyde hates all Tamers, even himself! And because of that truth, one woman is bound to a completely unreasonable fate—can a lowly Tamer free her from the ties that bind?! Some women cannot be tamed!
(W) Kiki (A) Kinta
DESCENT INTO DESPAIRThe Church was defeated. Flum was ready for the peaceful life she'd always wanted. And then Origin struck without warning—driving the inhabitants of the capital mad and making them kill each other. Even Flum, overtaken by Origin's brainwashing influence, is compelled to draw her blade and attack Milkit. Can her true love's voice—and her power of Reversal—restore her sanity before it's too late? And can they make it out of the bloodbath the capital has become before they join the growing pile of bodies?
(W) Ryo Ariyama (A) Ryo Kamito (CT) Kodama
THE HEART OF THE MATTERAfter being abandoned by her fiancé and her friends and being kicked out of their adventuring party, Romelia is still determined to keep the kingdom safe, even if she has to do it on her own.Romelia’s soldiers gain valuable fighting experience by taking the remote region of Cashu. Having defeated demon soldiers, Romelia can see that her own men have grown, so she begins a campaign of military expansion to prepare for war with the Demon King’s army. To finance this, Romelia meets with Sellule, the leader of the Yalmach Company. She opens the meeting by talking about “the heart of the new world.” Can Romelia make her grand vision a reality?
(W) Peach-Pit
“IN REALITY, WE ARE ALWAYS ALONE.”Jun’s life has become a chaotic whirlwind ever since the living doll Shinku came to live with him. Shinku and her sisters are facing off against each other in a mysterious ritual known as the Alice Game, but only one of them can win.Jun has decided to try attending school again. He’s even made a friend named Toriumi Kaito, a schoolmate who is obsessed with the Rozen Maidens. But just when it seems like Jun might be getting his life back on track, a mysterious transfer student takes an interest in him, throwing his plans for a peaceful life out the window.Meanwhile, the dolls pursue Kirakishou, their sister and the mastermind behind the strange happenings in the Wound World. Is she out to win the Alice Game, or is she after some other goal?
(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
THE GREAT WIG OUT!Shouai Academy is an all-girls school ruled by a chairman of immense power and influence who hides a deviant secret—he discreetly enrolls a select few boys into the student body. Freshman Toudou Jun has finally adapted to his double life, but that tranquility is shattered when his wig flies off during a rehearsal for the school dance, threatening to expose his true identity to everyone! Can Toudou escape expulsion—and even arrest?!The final volume!
(W) Kohji Natsumi (A) Reita
One young man’s failing family business will lead him on a quest to shake things up in the economy! A fantasy-action adventure about keeping the peace and staying out of the red.With the heroic defeat of the powerful Demon King, peace has returned to the world! But with that peace, comes unexpected consequences. With no more demons to slay or battles to fight, many people are seeing a serious drop in business. Adventurers without adventures, weapon and armor pieces collecting dust, and an entire economy slowly dying in the new world order. Corio, the son of a weapons shop owner and business student is shocked when he finds his family is on the brink of bankruptcy. And to make matters worth, his father and sister are both too ill to take on the task of running the shop. Just when Corio is sure his only choice is to disappear in the dark of the night, his sister Enri shares a genius buisness plan that could solve all their problems! Now, with a can’t-fail business plan, Corio will set to turning things around with a venture that could benefit everyone.
(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) Misaki Takamatsu
The award-winning romantic comedy about a country girl chasing her dreams in Tokyo–and don't miss the anime!Mitsumi is bound for high school in Tokyo! She's got book smarts, but this small-town girl is about to find out she's massively unprepared for the social norms of big city high schoolers.
(W) Kuruma Hino (A) Butcha-U
One orc is ready to take on the entire galaxy to win the heart of his beloved queen! A fun and flirty sci-fi adventure about an orc barbarian and his rampage across the universe! Featuring the artist of Might as Well Cheat: I Got Transported to Another World Where I Can Live My Wildest Dreams!—also available from Seven Seas.Centuries ago, humanity ventured into the stars, reshaping their DNA to create new, enhanced species. Some sought harmony, while others pursued conquest and expansion. Among them is Kartz of the Tone Tekin tribe—spacefaring barbarians known as orcs. Though born in this time, Kartz carries the psyche of a 21st-century Earthian implanted in his mind, giving him a rare perspective as he plunders the galaxy.Kartz’s exploits have already caught the attention of Princess Peeka, heir to the throne, yet his ambition stretches further—he wants Queen Maryah herself. Can he master his impulses and navigate the deadly games of power, or will desire drive him to ruin? Dive into this action-packed space adventure where the stakes are high, the rivals fierce, and the possibilities as limitless as the cosmos!
(W) Makoto Fukami (A) Seigo Tokiya
THE BATTLE RAGES ON!The fight for the Blue Solomon, an item that can control even the most powerful demons, continues. So far, three teams have emerged victorious from their deadly head-to-head matches, including Shouya’s Team Isana. Next up, they’ll face another fearsome military cartel. Kaname steps up to take on Veronica, a fearsome beast. Does she stand a chance against such brute force?
(W) Motoo Nakanishi
THE FATED REUNIONIt is now year 22 of the Heisei era (2010 AD). As foretold long ago by the demon of Farsight, Magatsume has come to be revered as a savior by the demons who’ve lost their place in the modernized world. To everyone’s surprise, Jinya enrolls as a student at Modori River High School. With his sister now so close, Jinya, supported by the bonds he’s forged over the past 170 years, finally confronts her. But what will Jinya choose to do when he faces off against the sister he both loves and hates?The final volume!
(W) Motoo Nakanishi (A) Yu Satomi
DEMONIC CLASHIn 1864, Hatakeyama Yasuhide comes to Jinya with a request: He wants Jinya to slay a demon under his command, Okada Kichi. This demon is an exceptional swordsman, but a dangerous wild card who might strike down anyone he comes across. Even though the story doesn't quite add up, Jinya heads off to clash swords with Okada...
(W) Yoshiko Watanuki
SECRETS OF THE SUPERNATURAL!Katagiri Jinpachi is a magnet for the mysterious, and Harada Oriza is a famed painter of ghosts and yokai who makes eager use of Jinpachi's connection to the uncanny.There's a string hanging there, says Oriza, a collector of all manner of supernatural things. Ever since he was a child, he's been able to perceive mysterious strings that were hidden to others. Leading to both the mystical and the mundane, the strings' true nature is soon revealed...
(W) Fumika Minami
WHIP IT GOOD!Mahiro is trying his hardest to be dominant for his masochistic girlfriend, Yuka. Wanting to understand her intense urges, he goes to former dominatrix, Yukino, to experience BDSM for himself as a submissive. Yukino doesn't hold back, and as Mahiro feels the merciless sting of Yukino's whip, he begins to understand how Yuka feels as he's introduced to the joy of being dominated!
(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
THE GAME IS AFOOTWhile ringing in the new year, Chise and Elias have a visitor: Lindsay—Head of House St. George, one of the Seven Shields. Lindsay asks Chise and Elias to join the St. George twins in investigating rumors of the Red Dragon. After some hesitation, Chise and Elias agree to join the investigation. That decided, the two prepare to return to the College for the new semester. Meanwhile, Violet and Jasmine’s mother, Hilda St. George, travels to the Dragon’s Aerie where she begs its caretaker to return with her to England.
(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) Noriaki Kotoba
TILL DEATH DO US PART?A couple of months have passed since the abduction of Serafina de Lavillant, strongest knight of the West. Two months of village life is all it took for Sera to fall in love with Veor, future chief of the Barbarians, and to finally accept his proposal of marriage. But domestic bliss will have to wait, as the dead seemingly return to the land of the living! Sera and Veor take up arms and stand against the monsters, but is their combined strength enough to vanquish a fiend that can overturn the laws of life and death?
(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) Harusari (A) Hodot
OUT FOR BLOODJoachim shot himself! Bleeding and overcome with remorse for how he's treated Juergen, he struggles to escape the dragon's lair. But the Lord of New York wants his blood, and she's not going to make it easy for him to get out. Can Joachim make it past her obstacles and back to his lover?
(W) Nanako Tsujimura (A) Utako Yukihiro
NEW KID ON THE BLOCKMinoru's mom is sick. School sucks. They’re broke. Worse yet, Minoru is caught shoplifting bandages at a drugstore! But when the clerk goes to search his pockets...the bandages turn up in the hands of an unrelated stranger. This young man, who introduces himself as Seigi Nakata and claims to be a long-lost relative, takes this wayward youth under his wing and introduces him to a breathtakingly beautiful blond foreigner. Thus begins Act 3 of Richard and Seigi’s story, set in the Yamate neighborhood of Yokohama!
(W) Bakufu Narayama (A) Ebisushi
BEACHED, BEWITCHED, AND BETRAYED!Saint Fermina has weaponized her authority, branding Claudia a witch! While Claudia is a mystic of sorts, given her mysterious time rewind, she's been accused of harming innocents with vicious dark arts. She escapes confinement and hides in a bustling port town, but she can't get in touch with the prince for rescue. Instead, she devotes her efforts to untangling greater political and economic schemes—and finds an unexpected ally in the process. With an inquisition assembled and gunning for a witch trial, she'll need all the help she can get!
(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
WIZARD SEX IN THE WILDSCharlotta and Renka have both fallen for Shinji’s (literal) charms. Now the Cantering Wolves are heading to a town hidden deep in the wilderness. There, a girl from Shinji’s past awaits him at the town’s guild hall. How long will it be before she’s in his bed too?
(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) Kota Nozomi (A) Norio Sakurai; sune
Inspired by the hit manga and anime comes the highly-anticipated light novel adaptation of this quirky romance between two total opposites!Experience the world beyond the gaze of the story's usual narrator, Ichikawa Kyotaro—a dour teen hopelessly smitten with Yamada Anna, the prettiest girl in class. For the first time, fans can see events through the eyes of beloved side characters like the mischievous Moeko, a flustered Kanzaki, and even Yamada's mother. Plus, an exclusive story about the early days of Ichikawa and Yamada's relationship over summer break from a completely new perspective. These sweet, bite-sized stories are sure to satisfy longtime fans and newcomers alike!
(W) Norio Sakurai
Quirky courtship awaits in this comedy nominated for the 2020 Manga Taisho Award–and don’t miss the anime!Kyotaro Ichikawa, a boy barely clinging to the bottom rung of his school’s social ladder, secretly believes he’s the tortured lead in some psychological thriller. He spends his days dreaming up ways to disrupt his classmates’ peaceful lives and pining after Anna Yamada, the class idol. But Kyotaro’s not nearly the troubled teen he pretends to be…and it turns out Anna’s a bit odd herself!
(W) Aoi Akashiro; Moromi Kouji; Shinya Murata (A) Nobuhiko Yanai
A reincarnation yuri/Girls’ Love manga about a villainess determined to avoid her deadly fate and the women she must seduce in order to stay alive! Featuring the artist of Lord Marksman and Vanadis—also available from Seven Seas!Marie, a selfish, iron-fisted ruler, earns the hatred of her people and is promptly sent to the guillotine for execution! Or, so it seems. Inches away from death, the blade falls and…she’s not dead?! Instead, the problematic princess finds herself in the past, a year before her execution. But no matter what she does, she keeps dying and rewinding, again and again. If Marie truly wants to change her deadly fate, she must overcome countless deadly romantic entanglements—with the very women who want her beheaded! Can she successfully seduce them and change their murderous intent, or is she stuck in this never-ending time loop that always results in death?
(W) Fujichika
SUMMER STORMSRiri’s fascination with Atsuko has blossomed into true friendship! With idyllic visits to the candy shop and the summer festival, it seems like nothing could go wrong—but even the closest of friends can have misunderstandings. Can Riri and Atsuko overcome their differences and return to their sunny relationship...or are things about to change forever?
(W) Harunohi Biyori (A) Geso Umiu
TO THE FRONT LINES!Yulucia, a demon reborn into a human body, has now been formally recognized as the Saint. So when the daemon army starts invading human countries, it’s time for her to head out with the Hero’s party to fend them off! Yeah, right. Yulucia’s just a ten-year-old girl, no way she’s going to be sent to save the world.Nevertheless, with the situation growing dire on the front lines, Yulucia, Noel the Hero, and Prince Rick the paladin—along with over two thousand people—set off on a journey to face the daemon king and his army. It’s a horribly doomed mission indeed…and Yulucia can’t wait!
