(W) Ryuuou (A) Hana Ichika AN OPEN DOOR AND OPEN MINDEven though Takumi has just opened his shop, he's already brought on his first assistant, Milishia. Milishia's enthusiasm is infectious, and Takumi is inspired to learn more about this world's herbs. The two of them are certain to whip the new shop into shape!

(W) Akisuzu Nenohi (A) Ao Sonohara (CT) Koma Warita; Sherry ZOMBIE VS. NATUREFree Life Fantasy Online's second official event continues with Kotone, a.k.a. the Immortal Princess Anastasia, tackling the deserted island's fearsome wildlife while also working to solve the mystery behind their odd behavior. There seems to be some kind of food chain here, but if that's the case, who's the apex predator? The fight to survive continues!

(W) Ao Hatesaka A country girl longing for adventure and a kid with a dragon tail set off on a rip-roaring adventure in this hot new fantasy shonen manga perfect for fans of One Piece, Soul Eater, Fairy Tail, and Gachiakuta.The first leg of Geo and Nereid's journey brought them to Haweila Town, where Geo settled a labor dispute and Nereid dueled a violence-loving granny. They then encountered Reno, a former dragon knight who lost his territory to a vicious gang. After learning that the gang included a lackey of Yuri Holst, Geo and Nereid head for the city of Uballe to find out more about this notorious figure. But if they want answers, they will have to contend with the dragon knight Chalk and his mad cronies...

(W) Kore Yamazaki A GIFT AND A CURSEWhen Saku set out to break her curse, she went looking for a magical Irish spring--not a crotchety old woman. But Rosie might be the only one who can help her, so Saku decides to stay with the witch. Not long after, however, Saku meets a young woman marked for death by the fae. Can Saku face the power within herself and save the girl?Don't miss this tale of a runaway destined to encounter the mystical and the divine, set in the world of The Ancient Magus’ Bride!

(W/A/CA) Kenji Hamada The battle for dominance escalates in 1930s New York, where Leo confronts deeper betrayals and new supernatural adversaries in a mafia world of vampires and werewolves. The fragile balance between humans and demi-humans continues to unravel in Gran Familia Volume 3. Leo, the young heir to the Gran Familia vampire clan, faces mounting challenges as rival factions intensify their efforts to seize control of the criminal underworld in 1930s New York. As alliances shift and secrets surface, Leo must navigate a treacherous landscape where trust is scarce and betrayal lurks around every corner. Amidst the chaos, new players emerge, each with their own agendas and supernatural abilities, further complicating the power dynamics at play. Leo's ideals of peaceful coexistence are put to the test as he grapples with the harsh realities of his family's legacy and the escalating violence threatening to consume both worlds.

(W) Masamitsu Nigatsu School life meets underground crime in this quirky action comedy that's like Assassination Classroom meets Nisekoi! The knight in shining armor and heroes vs villains dynamics take on new variations in this story about a reluctant bodyguard protecting his oblivious charge from assassins hired to kill her. Filled with suspense, secrets, and romantic tension, this manga is a surefire recipe to keep readers ravenous for every volume!They have only one goal--to kill Honeko Akabane! One day, Arakuni Ibuki learns that his childhood friend, Honeko Akabane, is being targeted by assassins! Both of them are in Class 3-4 at Sosoji High School, and Ibuki is ordered to protect Akabane for one year. His goal is to ensure that she graduates safely, but he must do so without her realizing it. And so begins his secret life as a bodyguard at school! However, there seems to be more secrets within the so-called Class 3-4...?!

(W) Amano Seiju (A) Mosskonbu “I’M OKAY WITH BEING HIS MISTRESS, AS LONG AS I CAN BE WITH SAITO-KUN!”Married archenemies Saito and Akane have a huge problem: Their nosy classmates are starting to suspect they’re living together! Desperate to keep their secret under wraps, the duo scrambles to deflect attention and come up with the wildest cover story yet—Saito has a lover, and it’s not Akane. Chaos ensues as Himari relishes playing “girlfriend,” and the lie spins hilariously out of control! Can they keep the truth hidden while dodging their classmates’ curiosity?

(W) Reida Soragaki This unconventional teen romantic comedy manga features a heartbroken fangirl main lead and a shy easily embarrassed love interest.Because of a heartbreak in her past, high schooler Kirino decided to live more for her idol than for actual boys, but one day a transfer student named Kametani shows up, and he has a somewhat similar vibe to her favorite idol! When Kametani glares at the girls saying, Don't even think about talking to me! on the very first day of transferring to the school, Kirino gets intrigued by him and learns his secret and…?!

(W) Dean Hale (A/CA) Douglas Holgate In this action-packed and heartfelt second original graphic novel in the Iron Man: Mighty Marvel Team-Up series, Iron Man must work with the Incredible Hulk to save a group of innocent monsters from being used for destructionIt?s monster mayhem! When Iron Man looks to connect with the Hulk outside of super heroing, Tony Stark creates a new suit big enough to keep up with Hulk?s desire to smash! But when a group of monsters are unleashed across the world, Stark realizes that all of that smashing might be doing more harm than good. And when it seems like there is more to these monsters attacking at random, Hulk and Iron Man must put their heads together and find out who is really behind these monster attacks and calm the monsters at large!

(W) Yoshie Kaoruhara Opposite sides of the law flirt with danger--and each other--in a tangled web of political intrigue that is fraught with deception and secrets. A suspenseful mystery sure to get the heart racing in more ways than one, perfect for fans of No. 6 and Banana Fish!A productive meeting with President Shindo puts Shiro in a good position to insinuate himself into the chemical company's inner workings. However, his previous endeavor with a black-market broker comes back to haunt him and Ichiro as two assassins end up hot on their tail. With luck on their side, a guardian angel rescues them from a gas explosion, but his involvement could very well spell the end of Ichiro and Shiro's partnership…

(W) Maki Marukido The highly-anticipated, genre-defining omegaverse manga, in English at last! From beloved BL author Maki Marukido (Pornographer) comes a story steeped in secrets, lies, and family drama.Saimon, an omega, is shunned by his husband's family for being unable to bear children. But when his father-in-law tasks him with a special favor, it pushes Saimon to spin a tangled web of deception--all to keep his place in the family.The student council election is finally upon Mamiya, Lily, and Reiko, and not only their futures, but those of Saimon and possibly the entire Hanabusa family, are riding on the outcome. The mood at school is in Lily's favor, but Reiko isn't giving up until the last vote is cast. Then,in the wake of the election, Zenjuro announces who will inherit the headship of the Hanabusa clan, but his choice only further inflames the family's internecine struggles. The alpha and omega members of the family aren't the only ones with agendas, either--Shiba is hiding a secret he's been nursing for decades, one that will rock Saimon's beliefs about his world...

(W/A/CA) Ryoichiro Kezuka A captivating collection of short stories by Ryoichiro Kezuka that explores the quiet, powerful intersections of music, memory, and everyday life. At the heart of these stories is a young woman working at a small record store in Tokyo. Each story introduces a new visitor to the shop?each with a unique past, a specific record in mind, and an emotional thread waiting to be uncovered. As the needle drops, so do the walls between strangers, revealing bittersweet moments, long-lost connections, and the smooth healing of sound.

(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) Peko Watanabe Two female friends from middle school reunite as adults in this hard-hitting and personal drama manga. What begins as idlereminiscing leads to painful revelations as they heal the reopened wounds of their past in thishighly-anticipated first print release from the creator of 1122: For a Happy Marriage. Drawing on real events and the Japanese #MeToo movement and Watanabe's own reflections on friendship and womanhood, That's Not Lovewon a place on the industry insider poll Kono Manga ga Sugoi! as one of the best manga of the year.Forty-year-old Akane attends the opening of a new art exhibit by her former cram school teacher, Mr. Imai, who has now become a sculptor. Akane notices that Mr. Imai's new sculpture bears a striking resemblance to her middle school best friend, Yukari, who she remembers suddenly transferred out of the school. It even has a distinct scar that Yukari shared with Akane privately. Wondering what this could mean, Akane reaches out to her old friend, and learns that there was something else going on when they were children that she only partly und

(W) Toy(E), Nykken (A) Nykken (CA) Toy(E) NEW MONSTERS RISE. NEW POWERS AWAKEN! With the world teetering on collapse, the surviving members of the specialized task force face their ultimate challenge. Volume 3 unleashes the most powerful Super Beast yet ? a titanic force of nature with intelligence and a devastating agenda. Our heroes must unite one final time, combining their unique skills to stop the destruction before Earth falls.

(W) Natsu Hyuuga; Yo Asami (A) Chiho Shinishi A shrewd, young priestess-in-training is set a murder to solve in this new mystery manga from the creator of The Apothecary Diaries! By day, Chloe lives at a convent. By night, she's such a card shark, a holy knight ends up believing she has a rare, magical gift. What he doesn't know is, she just has sharp eyes and a quick wit--which she'll need when she's uprooted and dropped in the middle of a round of deadly palace intrigue!An important revelation about Salomé sheds new light on the case of Ciro's murder, but the truth is still out of reach. As they mull over new theories, Chloe and Erald make themselves useful at a bazaar where selection candidates are expected to contribute. Chloe later finds herself whisked off to a ball hosted by Violet's family, where she'll need to keep her wits about her if she's to discover more clues about two years ago…

(W) Kota Nozomi (A) Tesshin Azuma (CT) Giuniu A beautiful mother, a pining tutor, and romantic hijinks await in this hot mom romcom!Ever since her sister and brother-in-law died in an accident ten years ago, thirty-something-year-old Ayako Katsuragi has been raising her niece Miu as her own daughter. Now that she's in high school though, Ayako has begun to worry about the boys that might want to date Miu, especially their twenty-year-old neighbor Takumi Aterazawa. But when Takumi says he needs to talk to her, Ayako gets the shock of her life! It's not Miu he's got feelings for, it's her! Will Ayako be able to overcome her doubts and give his love a chance?

(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) 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) Kyu Azagishi (A) Ako HEALING THE HEALERHaving used her power to cure the curse put upon Luveigh, Nanna has now fallen victim to it herself! Now it’s up to the Shadow Hero to return the favor—even if that means fighting his brother, Eumel. Old grudges must finally be put to rest as the couple attempts to move forward into the future together. But can Luveigh really strike down his brother for the sake of his lover?

(W) Gunjo Kazuki As much fantasy romance as it is cozy slice-of-life, this story offers a unique twist on the prince-and-commoner relationship.Innkeeper Emma Norwinner has spent her life idolizing Prince Kulhi, the dashing First Prince of Gahama... that is, until the day he collapsed at her door.Having been stripped of his title and banished from the castle, Kulhi arrives at the cozy inn with nothing but an empty stomach and some serious self-esteem issues. And while Emma recognizes his face right away, she's left wondering: who the heck is this sad, self-deprecating husk of a man, and what has he done with her idol?!Unable to bear seeing her pitiful prince in so much pain, Emma resolves to help Kulhi pick up the pieces of his shattered former self... starting by offering him a room in exchange for helping out with her innkeeper duties! But it turns out a pampered prince is totally useless when it comes to running an inn. Nevertheless, with Emma at the helm, the Prince Kulhi Revival Project begins in earnest!

(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) Usui Katsura (A) CARMILLA Ordinary office worker Anna is suddenly reincarnated into an 18+ otome game-but as the villainess! Now in the role of Annelie, she's not interested in hot and steamy fun, she's desperate to escape. Except her husband, the handsome and secretly sadistic Prince Lienhard, isn't letting her go so easily. Instead, he's pressing her to reenact their wedding night to help her regain Annelie's memories! Will she be able to resist his touch or is she destined to bend to his every whim?

(W) Ghost Mikawa (A) Yumika Kanade, Hiten Yuuta and Saki have decided to hide their feelings for each other away, choosing instead to live as brother and sister. But suppressing their emotions isn't easy, and even as Yuuta tries to turn his attention to other women, it only makes him realize how special Saki is to him. And Saki, for her part, isn't faring much better?

The Interspecies Reviewers have always been happy to boldly explore new frontiers, but with a church full of corrupt nuns, girls who are invisible to the naked eye, and even their own friends? mothers (?!), the fetishes are only getting more intense! On top of that, Zel?s come up with a revolutionary new potion?one that could change the way people of all species look at one another?

(W) Cang Wu Bin Bai Two nemeses must put aside their differences and enter a political marriage arranged by the emperor. Will their burning hatred for one another become something even stronger? The beloved danmei (Boys’ Love) novel returns with an all-new translation and illustrations!Fu Shen, the renowned general of the Northern Yan Army, has long served as Great Zhou’s shield against foreign enemies. When he suffers grievous injuries during an ambush, his days of glory come to an abrupt end. The emperor, long wary of his general’s influence, seizes the opportunity to recall him to the capital.Yan Xiaohan, the imperial inspector of the Feilong Guard, is a court flatterer as famous for his ruthlessness as his bitter feud with Fu Shen. So when the emperor grants the pair a marriage intended to strip Fu Shen of his power and bind him to the emperor’s lackey, the court braces for catastrophe. Yet there is more to Fu Shen and Yan Xiaohan’s animosity than meets the eye—a secret history known to them alone.As the two rivals confront the idea of their f

(W) Sou Akaike (A) Kururi In this fantasy isekai tale, a reincarnated nobleman with a useless skill transforms a village into a prosperous city! And don't missthe manga adaptation, also from Seven Seas-or the anime!Van, fourth son of a marquis, is just a toddler when he realizes he's been reincarnated. Thanks to his literal lifetime of knowledge, he's raised as a child prodigy-until his production magic manifests, and it's the last thing his snooty mage family wants to see! His disappointed father banishes him to a podunk town on the verge of collapse, yet Van can only see the place's potential. Can our hero's bastion of battlements build a better life than battle magic ever could?!

(W) Ryo Ayamine A FAMILY AFFAIRThree years have passed and Natsuo, Tomoya, and Yuya are living their lives as a loving throuple. They've even taken their relationship a step further and gotten married. Unfortunately, while enjoying a tropical vacation, Tomoya and Yuya find out that their strict, old-fashioned grandfather has caught wind of their arrangement with Natsuo and is threatening to break them up. Meanwhile, a new omega arrives on the scene and claims they are none other than Tomoya’s fated mate! Can Natsuo and the twins withstand these new threats to their life together?

(W) Utakata This charming, full-color story about a devoted family man began as a popular webcomic!His colleagues at work see him as handsome, cool, and distant…but the moment he's back home, this frosty-looking salaryman shows his true colors as a doting father and husband. Playing silly games with his young daughter, showering kisses on his beloved wife talk about a gap between his appearance and personality! These sweet stories about a wholesome family are sure to warm your heart.

(W) Sugar Satch ONLY LOOK AT MENow that Minamiya and Kitayama are going to the same college, their relationship takes on a new form. This means that there are plenty of opportunities for the two to spend quality time together, but it also means more chances for jealousy to arise! Minamiya wants to assure Kitayama that he really is the only one for him, but maybe there's some benefits to a jealous boyfriend with a high libido...

(W) Utako Uguisu Ever get the feeling your cat thinks they're more akin to royalty rather than being your cuddle buddy? See how two prickly kitties rule their humans and home in this purrfect, full-color series!Aloof tabby cat Kijineko doesn't really understand humans, especially his owners, a man and woman who, for some reason, think everything he does is cute. Kijineko's sharp inner monologue reveals the true inner turmoil of the common house cat, a divine creature who is simultaneously worshipped by humans and subjected to their cruel torture tactics, such as being forcibly sniffed. Will he-and equally aloof former stray Kuroneko-ever figure out the humans' goal? Or will something more important, like a piece of pork cutlet or a low-flying cicada, demand their immediate attention?