Manga Firsts: November 2025
Anime Atelier proudly presents Manga Firsts, a new feature aimed at highlighting first-time English print releases of manga. From long-awaited big names to solo volumes, this will be a showcase of new manga, manhwa, manhua, light novels, and more that you can buy in English! This list also includes re-releases like omnibus, anniversary editions, and box sets. Prices are listed in USD.
If we missed any new Volume 1 releases, feel free to comment below or reach out via our contact form or in the comments below.
November 4, 2025
Shoot Juliet Down 1
Komachi Katsura
Publisher: Vertical Comics
150 pages, $13.95
ISBN 9781647294724
Amidst the dark glamor of host club Velvet Kiss, Juri—also called Juliet—commands a vice-like grip on the number one position. Impressed by this poker-faced beauty’s supreme reign, newbie and number-two host Akatsuki decides he must learn Juliet's secrets—and shoot him down from the top of the pack. But Akatsuki's first up-close taste of Juliet’s intoxicating charm leaves him craving more than he’d expected. And as he may soon learn, some secrets are better left in their bottles, and the bullet that shoots through one heart might take out more than it bargained for…
Mushishi Collector's Edition 1
Yuki Urushibara
Publisher: Kodansha Comics
464 pages, $29.99
ISBN 9798888776346
*Includes Volumes 1-2
Though invisible to most, tiny creatures known as mushi lurk beneath the surface of everyday reality. They exert a strange and occasionally terrifying influence on people's lives, and only experts known as mushishi carry the knowledge of how to deal with them. A mushishi named Ginko wanders the Japanese countryside, following rumors of various unusual occurences: a young man who dreams the future; a child with horns growing from his forehead; a boy with the power to write creatures into being; and more...
Upon its release in the 2000s, Mushishi earned global acclaim for its poetic episodic storytelling and delicate, beautiful artwork, winning the Japan Media Arts Prize, selection as a Best Manga by the Japan Agency for Cultural Affairs, and recommendation as a top read for teens by the American Library Association. The series inspired two TV anime adaptations in 2005 and 2014 and a live-action film directed by the legendary Katsuhiro Otomo, creator of AKIRA. Unfortunately, after being out of print for 15 years, English copies of Mushishi became as elusive as the strange creatures that populate its pages—until now.
Kodansha's new edition of Mushishi features an all-new translation and lettering, and beautiful color pages and cover illustrations never seen in the U.S. before.
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir Complete Manga Omnibus
Koma Warita, Riku Tsuchida (Illustrated by), ZAG (Created by)
Publisher: Kodansha Comics
464 pages, $24.99
ISBN 9798888776599
*Includes Volumes 1-3
Marinette is your typical high school student: cheery and a little clumsy. Not so typical? She can transform into a superhero! As the confident, masked Ladybug, Marinette guards the streets of the City of Lights alongside Cat Noir, another superhero who, unbeknownst to Marinette, is her classmate Adrian, and her crush! Adrian doesn’t know who Ladybug is, either, but he’s crushing on her, too. Supervillains, school, and criss-crossed crushes? As if being a teenager and a crime fighting superhero wasn’t enough!
Renjoh Desperado, Volume 1
AhndongShik
Publisher: DENPA
208 pages, $12.95
ISBN 9781634428217
In a wild-west inspired Japan, a young ninja girl searches for love while avoiding man-eating giant sand-worms and a gun-slinging band of yakuza desperadoes.
Monko is a lonely traveler roaming the rough and wild roads west of Tokyo, and has set on a journey to find her perfect man. But in a land populated by bloodthirsty bandits and handsome landlords, who are sometimes one and the same person, she must use much more than her heart to find her ideal. With sword in one hand and a six-shooter in the other, it is her manifest destiny to search for love in all the wrong places!
A Drifting Life
Yoshihiro Tatsumi
Publisher: Drawn and Quarterly
840 pages, $39.95
ISBN 9781770468139
In this memoir that won two Eisner Awards, the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize, a prize at the Festival de la BD d'Angoulême, and was adapted into a feature film that debuted at the Cannes Film Festival, legendary manga-ka Yoshihiro Tatsumi uses his life–long obsession with comics as a framework to tell his life story incisively and unflinchingly. He deftly weaves a complex story that encompasses Japanese culture and history, family dynamics, first love, the intricacies of the manga industry, and most importantly, what it means to be an artist. Alternately humorous, enlightening, and haunting, A Drifting Life is the masterful summation of a fascinating life and a historic career.
Over sixty years ago, Yoshihiro Tatsumi expanded the horizons of comics storytelling by using the visual language of manga to tell gritty, dark, literary stories about the private lives of everyday people, a genre he coined “gekiga” in order to differentiate his comics from mainstream manga. His comics appeared in the legendary Japanese comics magazine GARO, and he became the first of his GARO peers to have his work published in English in the graphic novel era.
A Drifting Life is Tatsumi’s most ambitious, personal, and heart-felt work and considered to be one of the defining autobiographical works of the comics medium.
The Girl Who Raised the Dead
Norikazu Kawashima
Publisher: Living The Line
204 pages, $19.95
ISBN 9781961581135
KRRRAK BOOM!! A young woman is struck dead by a bolt of lightning. But then a miracle-her charred body rises into the air and absorbs an eerie orb of light. When the girl comes back to life, she discovers that she possesses amazing telepathic powers. She can move objects. She can force people to do things against their will. She can see the future. She can even raise the dead!
Originally published in 1987, THE GIRL WHO RAISED THE DEAD marks the triumphant return of cult horror legend Kawashima Norikazu. Drawn a year after his masterpiece HER FRANKENSTEIN, this brutal yet charming manga shows Kawashima wickedly slathering teen paranormal magic in slasher gore. THE GIRL WHO RAISED THE DEAD is the fifth volume of SMUDGE, a series of vintage horror, occult, and dark fantasy manga from the publisher Living the Line.
A Little Step Vol. 1
Mimi Szeto
Publisher: Nakama Press
176 pages, $10.99
ISBN 9781545821749
Yu-kiu Lau is a quiet fifth-year student who dreams of studying overseas and becoming an artist. As she prepares for college applications, though, she can't bring herself to produce new work, paralyzed by perfectionism and the fear of judgment. Everything changes the day she hears music drifting through the school halls and meets the boy behind it, Ho-yuet Lee. Ho-yuet's bad reputation clashes with his gentle presence, and Yu-kiu's fascination with his music leads to an unexpected friendship that begins to build their confidence in their own artistic aspirations.
Tamer Volume 1
NiwaRhythm, Tamaki Yoshigae
Publisher: One Peace Books
184 pages, $13.95
ISBN 9781642735055
Tamer. This fantasy profession cultivates relationships with almighty monsters, boasting abilities to make even the greatest hero weep in wonder. One such tamer, famed for the power of his companion beasts, gets caught up in an incident involving storage magic and is reborn into a totally different world as a youth named Varius.
Here, he’s faced with a terrible change to the status quo: tamers are seen as nothing but the lowest of the low. “I’ll never let you insult tamers again!” Varius sets out to prove that the tamer really is the ultimate profession. Thus begins the story of the overpowered tamer who seeks to overturn the very foundations of his world!
Winter Wolf (Comic) Vol. 1
RubyChe, Cheong Yong, soonmu (Illustrated by)
Publisher: Seven Seas (Steamship)
248 pages, $21.99
ISBN 9798895611319
Lysithea Hilenaire Del Arman is a woman on the run. After a dangerous revolt claimed the lives of her family, Lysithea employs the broker, Taron Cardis, to help her escape the kingdom before she meets the same deadly fate. But Taron isn’t exactly the easiest man to work with, and the two spend most of their transactional relationship with plenty of bickering and arguing. That is, until an unexpected snowstorm leaves them stranded in an eerie, abandoned mansion. Now, Lysithea and Taron must put their differences aside to survive the cold and continue their escape.
As the temperatures outside drop, things inside the mansion heat up as burning desire ignites between Lysithea and Taron. Will they resist the pull towards each other or will temptation lead them down a more dangerous path? Experience the flames of passion in this sexy, full-color webcomic!
Cupid is Struck by Lightning Vol. 1
Minta Suzumaru
Publisher: Seven Seas
212 pages, $15.99
ISBN 9798893738025
First-year high schooler Shingo is a one-man information network. For the right price (lunch, in most cases) he’ll find out whatever you want to know about your crush, using his top-notch conversational skills and easy-going nature. But Shingo meets his match in the handsome yet terrifying second-year Ao, a boy whose gloomy presence doesn’t hurt his popularity one bit. For some reason, Shingo gets tongue-tied around Ao, but when he uncovers a secret about the older boy—one that has something to do with the mysterious scar on his face—he notices his feelings begin to change.
DEAR. DOOR (Comic) Vol. 1
Pluto
Publisher: Seven Seas
392 pages, $24.99
ISBN 9798895613306
After a devastating personal loss, Kyungjoon wants nothing more than to drown his grief in the silence and safety of his houseplants. But Kyungjoon is also a cop, and it’s a cop’s job to go after criminals.
One day, hot pursuit of a suspect leads to Kyungjoon discovering signs of cult activity. Soon, the policeman is caught up in the machinations of monsters and demons, the worst of which is the demon king, Lord Cain, whose survival in this world depends on mana that can only be accessed through a “door.” Cain’s door happens to be inside Kyungjoon, and these two will have to get up close and very personal to open it.
Don’t miss the debut volume of this long-running, supernatural Boys’ Love series!
Demon Under the Waxing Moon
Fumi Tsuyuhisa
Publisher: Seven Seas
186 pages, $15.99
ISBN 9798893739862
Minoru has spent his life attracting demons, but he’s learned to live with their unwanted attention. That is, until the night he rescues what appears to be a sickly stray dog—only to discover it’s actually a demon in disguise. Stripped of his true name, the demon has been left powerless, a shadow of what he once was.
To regain his strength, the demon binds Minoru into an unholy pact—one that demands more than just blood. Their nights together should be nothing more than transactional, yet as the demon's touch grows more possessive and Minoru’s defenses begin to wane, something unspoken stirs between them.
There's Something Wrong with the Chief: Du Zhu You Bing (Novel) Vol. 1
Yang Su
Publisher: Seven Seas
396 pages, $19.99
ISBN 9798893734416
Xiahou Lian, the youngest assassin of the infamous Qiye Garden enclave, has infiltrated the prestigious Xie household on a vague but deadly mission. Posing as a servant under Xie Jinglan, the youngest son of the family, he bides his time, awaiting orders. But as the days pass, an unexpected bond forms between them—mark and assassin alike—throwing a wrench in Xiahou Lian’s plans. The decision he makes will land him in dire straits with the Qiye Garden, while Xie Jinglan walks free.
Two years later, their paths cross again in the Imperial Palace. Forced to walk a perilous tightrope of secrecy, both boys hide dangerous truths from one another. Something is terribly wrong, and they can both feel it. As one of those secrets spirals into mortal danger, an assassin from Qiye Garden—familiar and fearsome—arrives with an ultimatum that threatens to tear their fragile bond apart.
Gals Can’t Be Kind to Otaku?!, Vol. 1
Norishirochan (Original author), Sakana Uozumi
Publisher: Yen Press
176 pages, $13.00
ISBN 9798855422870
Otaku and gals, united by…anime? Takuya Seo doesn’t believe otaku and gals have anything in common. But he’s in for a surprise when he ends up sitting behind not one but two of the most popular gals in class—Ijichi and Amane! When Takuya slips up about his favorite anime, he braces himself for the mockery to come. Unexpectedly, the easygoing Ijichi is eager to learn, whereas the aloof Amane seems to know more than she lets on. Could she possibly be…a fellow otaku?!
Magical Midlifer, Vol. 1
Maki, Nemumi Haiba
Publisher: Yen Press
160 pages, $15.00
ISBN 9798855408058
Magical girls. They’re the guardians of the people, vanquishers of witches, and defenders of the innocent—all while putting on flashy spectacles of mass-marketable entertainment. However, things aren’t always so family friendly behind the scenes! When the villains get too gruesome for Saturday morning TV, the youthful protectors are protected in turn by…middle-aged men? They might be a bunch of old farts, but these grizzled geezers have one job: using their wealth of experience (and some kick-ass magic) to support the mystical maidens from the shadows!
My New Wife's Fake Smile, Volume 1
Kengo Matsumoto
Publisher: Tokyopop
136 pages, $12.99
ISBN 9781427882899
They’ve been married one month already, but Soijiro’s new wife Chiyo has maintained a fake smile every day since. She says and gives away so little, in fact, the insecure samurai can’t help but worry whether she’s dissatisfied with the arranged match. Ever the beautiful and dutiful wife, Chiyo seems much too good for him — a lowly second son — so he swears to become the husband she deserves. Little does he know, however, the head-over-heels Chiyo is desperately trying to keep her wild attraction to him in check for propriety’s sake.
How could she not love a handsome husband who cherishes and protects her with all his heart?
Real-Time Fever
Taberu Kasumi
Publisher: Tokyopop
184 pages, $13.99
ISBN 9781427882721
Shy college student Shizuka moonlights as "Shiro" online, anonymously broadcasting erotic content to his followers. Of all his followers, "Kuro" is by far his favorite: a dark-haired hottie who's always first to leave a comment. One night, while fantasizing about Kuro, a fateful misdial leads Shizuka to accidentally masturbate to an audience of one.
"Kuro" then reveals himself to be Kurosaki, Shizuka's classmate and Mr. Popular! Thinking he's being blackmailed, Shizuka agrees to be Kurosaki's project partner, but Kurosaki has an agenda of his own in mind...
Now that Kurosaki knows Shiro's identity, just how far will Shizuka go to make sure his secret account stays secret...?
November 11, 2025
Kingdom, Vol. 1
Yasuhisa Hara
Publisher: VIZ Media
224 pages, $14.99
ISBN 9781974759217
Xin is a war orphan in a poor village in the kingdom of Qin. He has big dreams of becoming a great general, and when his best friend’s life is cut short by political machinations, Xin sets off to find a deposed ruler and help restore his place on the throne, while working his way up through the ranks of the Qin kingdom’s army to do what no one has ever done before—unify China.
Xin’s journey begins when his friend Piao, another war orphan who imparts to Xin the same dream of becoming the Greatest Generals Under the Heavens, is offered a position in court in the capital. He leaves Xin behind to train on his own, and to meet him there one day. One fateful night, Piao returns bloodied and on the brink of death, with his dying words being for Xin to go meet a boy who turns out to look exactly like Piao. But this is no ordinary boy—it’s the king of Qin, Ying Zheng! And assassins are hot on his tail!
Star Wars: Path of the Lightsaber, Vol. 1
Kenny Ruiz
Publisher: VIZ Media
208 pages, $14.99
ISBN 9781974752867
All Jedi Knights are bestowed an important item that only those in tune with the Force could wield—the lightsaber. These powerful objects disappeared with the Jedi when the Empire took over, but even if you find one, you may not be able to master it.
The First Order rules the galaxy, but some still remember the Jedi Knights who once bravely defended the Republic. Nioka, a resourceful young tinkerer, dreams of becoming a Jedi like the legendary Luke Skywalker. For now, though, she keeps a low profile aboard salvage ship the Random Luck with her crewmate Barun, an enthusiastic supporter of the Resistance.
During an expedition to a mysterious asteroid, Nioka stumbles upon an incredible find—a lightsaber, the weapon of the Jedi. As she tries to figure out how to use it, she realizes others are after the artifact as well, seeking to use it for sinister purposes. With danger closing in, Nioka must protect the lightsaber and herself while learning what it truly means to wield such power. But if she’s going to stand a chance, she’ll need someone to teach her the ways of the Jedi.
Virgin Ventures: The Hilarious Hijinks of Erotic Amateurs Vol. 1
Kuroseimu
Publisher: Seven Seas (Ghost Ship)
160 pages, $14.99
ISBN 9798895612330
Miki is a rookie erotic novelist who’s never so much as held a woman’s hand. Riko is a die-hard lingerie enthusiast with zero experience with men. Together, these two clueless virgins embark on a literary collaboration—attempting to bring the heat despite the cringe of their inexperience. Miki fully embraces Riko’s obsession with underwear, but when he makes a very hands-on request in the name of research, Riko has to wonder… can you really write what you don’t know?!
The Misdeeds of an Extremely Arrogant Villain Aristocrat (Light Novel) Vol. 1
Yukiha Kuroyuki, Uodenim (Illustrated by)
Publisher: Seven Seas (Airship)
246 pages, $15.99
ISBN 9798895613122
Luke Wizalia Gyleberde has been reborn into the world of a fantasy novel as the arrogant villain destined for a disastrous end. But Luke isn’t willing to play the hero’s ultimate fall guy. Armed with monstrous abilities, he enrolls at Aslan Magic Academy with a single goal: to become the strongest student and avoid his villainous fate. However, rewriting his story and shaking up the delicate balance of character dynamics is easier said than done. Luckily, Luke’s growing charisma and power make him a magnetic force, drawing everyone to his side—ranging from heroines to high nobles to even those scheming in the shadows. It seems like he may just sidestep his bad ending. But even the smallest change threatens to send the entire narrative into chaos. Can Luke rewrite his fate, or is his disastrous destiny inevitable?
The Wicked Princess and Her Twelve Eyes: The Legendary Villainess and Her Elite Assassins (Light Novel)
Daken, saino (Illustrated by)
Publisher: Seven Seas (Airship)
404 pages, $15.99
ISBN 9798895612248
Lady Serena was betrayed by the crown prince, framed for a crime she didn’t commit, and executed by poison. But instead of dying, she wakes up in the past with a second chance—and this time, she's not playing nice. After all, the so-called "murder" she was accused of was just a little misunderstanding! Looking back, Serena realizes her downfall wasn't due to poor scheming but a lack of competent underlings.
Determined to rewrite her fate, she recruits a group of desperate orphans and puts them through ruthless training, forging them into the most lethal, fanatically loyal elite force the kingdom has ever seen. Armed with her deadly entourage and sharp wit, Serena is ready to crush anyone who stands in her way. In this thrilling, cutthroat adventure, a morally flexible villainess seizes her second chance—not for redemption, but for revenge.
The Beauty's Blade: Mei Ren Jian (Novel)
Feng Ren Zuo Shu
Publisher: Seven Seas
300 pages, $19.99
ISBN 9798893734089
Brash, brilliant, and beautiful, Fu Wanqing is an unconventional choice to inherit leadership of the most prestigious martial sect. Known for her fiery temper and formidable swordplay, there's only one person she considers a worthy rival: The enigmatic woman who leads the demonic sect, Yu Shengyan.
Eager to prove herself, Fu Wanqing challenges Yu Shengyan to a duel. But Yu Shengyan has no interest in such theatrics—until Fu Wanqing offers something she can't ignore: A rare medicine that might save one of her own. The price? She must stay by Fu Wanqing’s side for three months.
What begins as a strategic maneuver soon evolves into something more perilous, as rivalry gives way to unexpected intimacy. Fu Wanqing sought a duel—but is she prepared to fall in love?
It's Just a Dream... Right?! (Comic) Vol. 1
White Eared
Publisher: Seven Seas
336 pages, $22.99
ISBN 9798895612118
When 24-year-old Jungoh answers an ad seeking an assistant for a shaman, he expects a straightforward part-time gig. The ad called for someone strong, patient, and quick on their feet—perfect for Jungoh. But when he arrives, he’s thrust into a bizarre world where the rules are anything but ordinary.
His boss, Shin Ibeom, is a grumpy yet undeniably cute shaman, cursed with uncontrollable arousal due to a nightmare seedling. As Ibeom’s assistant, Jungoh must help him navigate this strange situation while working inside people’s dreams. But the deeper they dive into the dream world, the more bizarre and unpredictable things become—especially as Jungoh finds himself battling a growing attraction to his mysterious boss.
What started as a simple job quickly turns into something far stranger, as Jungoh navigates both the surreal dream realm and the complexities of Ibeom’s heart!
Mocha the Cat and His Forever Family Vol. 1
nigotaro
Publisher: Seven Seas
184 pages, $14.99
ISBN 9798895613245
Mocha is a male calico cat—an extremely rare combination said to bring good luck. Abandoned on the streets as a kitten, now he's spoiled by his adoptive humans, who love his typical cat moods and mischief. Whether he’s walking on the book they’re trying to read, climbing the curtains, or just doing a biiig stretch, he’ll put a smile on your face just like he does for his family!
My Cute Cousin Always Gets Her Way Vol. 1
Inuchiku
Publisher: Seven Seas
186 pages, $13.99
ISBN 9798895613191
When Nozomu ends up having to spend his summer vacation at his uncle’s house, his main concern isn’t being stuck in the middle of nowhere with nothing but hills and rice fields all around—it’s his cousin Sou! This tanned tomboy is cute and full of pep but has zero respect for Nozomu’s personal space or his authority as her older cousin. And to make matters worse, whether intentional or not, her clingy behavior almost makes it feel like she’s coming onto him! Will Nozomu’s poor heart survive until the end of this summer, or will he end up as obsessed with her as she seems to be with him?
My Goddess is Precious Today, Too Vol. 1
Kawauchi
Publisher: Seven Seas
170 pages, $13.99
ISBN 9798895613214
A sweet collection of stories about goddess-like girls and the disaster girls that love them from afar.
They start off as friends, total opposites who watch each other from afar, or maybe they’re locked in a fierce competition. Either way, they can’t stop thinking about one another. These fluttery feelings can only mean one thing: first love! Swoon over these budding teenage romances that celebrate girls loving girls.
Our Family, Now and Forever Vol. 1
Hasake
Publisher: Seven Seas
184 pages, $14.99
ISBN 9798895612064
Naguru once lived a rough life as the leader of a gang, getting into fights in order to protect his friends. His loved ones all admired his strength and kindness, but also worried that his dangerous lifestyle would get him killed. When Hirao first met Naguru, he didn’t know about the man’s gang affiliation: all Hirao knew in that moment was that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with Naguru.
Thanks to Hirao’s love, Naguru found a new path—and a new future. Now, the former gang leader is a devoted father, raising their adorable son, Towa, alongside the man who changed his life. Join this heartwarming family of three in an all-new BL series!
Thrice Married to a Salted Fish (Novel) Vol. 1
Bi Ka Bi, Mulliga K. (Illustrated by), MIO (Cover design or artwork by)
Publisher: Seven Seas
427 pages, $19.99
ISBN 9798895610947
*Special Edition Available
Ten years of exhaustive study and sleepless nights have suddenly been rendered meaningless for aspiring Imperial Physician Lin Qingyu. In the midst of his education, he’s instructed to set everything aside and marry Lu Wancheng, the sickly son of the marquis—all in the hopes that this union will heal the illness that plagues the young master.
However, Lin Qingyu quickly discovers that Lu Wancheng isn’t just an ill-fated aristocrat. In fact, the man has a mysterious sixth sense that could help Lin Qingyu outmaneuver anyone, even royalty. Thus, Lu Wancheng proposes an idea to his new male bride, one that will help send Lin Qingyu back home to continue his studies and fulfill his dreams...both benign and dastardly.
Yet as feelings bloom between these new allies, a dark truth threatens to rip them apart in both sickness and in health.
D.N.Angel New Edition, Vol. 1
Yukiru Sugisaki
Publisher: Yen Press
344 pages, $22.00
ISBN 9798855419955
Descending from the depths of night, dorky Daisuke and devilishly dashing Dark return in a new special edition! They’re bigger and better than ever with full-color chapter illustrations in this updated omnibus collection!Today was the day. Daisuke Niwa was determined to tell the girl of his dreams how he feels about her and maybe (hopefully) become her boyfriend. Except, uhhh…she flat-out rejected him, and now he’s stuck with his alter ego, the legendary phantom thief Dark. That means both the police and his classmate Satoshi Hiwatari (the prodigious son of the police commissioner—who knew?) are after him. And what’s worse, the only way to stop the body swap is to woo the object of his affections as his usual klutzy self…
THE STAR SEEKERS (novel)
HYBE, TOMORROW X TOGETHER
Publisher: Ize Press
800 pages, $35.00
ISBN 9781975379117
In an age when magic idols reign supreme, all Star One has going for them is their incredible work ethic. Though the five members have been giving it their all for the past three years, their lack of magic remains a hopelessly insurmountable wall, and with their fans dwindling, it seems to be the end of the road for their careers—or so they think, when they suddenly manifest the powers they’d been dreaming of! It’s finally the big break the group was hoping for, but when a mysterious group of hostile individuals attacks them, Star One realizes just how special they are. The fate of the world seems to rest on their shoulders—whether they it to or not!
In the Twilight of Our Adolescence
Waka Hayashi
Publisher: Tokyopop
168 pages, $13.99
ISBN 9781427882998
A story about boys who grow from boys to adults during adolescence, and who worry, make mistakes, and gradually come to terms with the many facets of life.
Tanahashi Yusei is a popular boy who excels in both academics and sports, and naturally has people gathering around him. Yusei has a classmate he admires, but he can't tell anyone about him. That person is Nakagawa, an inconspicuous boy who his friends don't even seem to notice. The two become closer after a certain incident...
November 18, 2025
The Drops of God 1
Tadashi Agi, Shu Okimoto (Illustrated by)
Publisher: Vertical Comics
434 pages, $19.95
ISBN 9781647294755
The cult manga and basis for the International Emmy® Award-winning drama adaptation is now back in print! Learn about legendary vintages and affordable secrets while enjoying a page-turner that dives deep into the sensory worlds that await within wine bottles.
When famed wine critic Kanzaki passes away, his will reveals that his fortune of a wine collection won’t simply be bequeathed to his only son, who in a snub to his father went to work sales at a beer company. To earn his inheritance, Shizuku must identify—in competition with a stellar young critic—twelve heaven-sent wines whose impressions the will describes in flowing terms…
Purgatory Funeral Cakes Volume 1
Sanho
Publisher: Dark Horse
224 pages, $19.99
ISBN 9781506751351
Baker Margot and her ghostly assistant Miro make specialty cakes for the dearly departed. Each cake is made custom—tailored to the lost individual. Still-living loved ones share their memories of the deceased which serve as inspiration for the flavors and style, creating a truly one-of-a-kind cake.
First, a mystery novelist spends her time volunteering at a hospital to read to patients and meets a blind young woman who grew up in the hospital. The two bond over mystery novels, inspiring the Mystery Novel Crepe cake, a cake made with crepe layers like the pages of a book.
Then, the daughter of a vampire reminisces over her daytime life and the hours that separated her from her night-bound mother, and the moments they shared in an evening primrose field inspiring the Evening Primrose Cupcake.
The love and care put into each cake will surely bring comfort to both living and dead in this heartwarming story of love and loss.
Afterglow
Wagimoko Wagase
Publisher: Seven Seas
184 pages, $15.99
ISBN 9798895612033
Higuchi Kiyotaka has hit rock bottom. Once a rising star in the field of cardiovascular surgery, a traumatic incident derailed his career and sent him spiraling. Now transferred to a remote town in rural Kyushu, he spends his days practicing general medicine—struggling to understand the thick local dialect of his elderly patients and to suppress the crushing guilt that haunts him.
Each night, he drowns his sorrows in alcohol, but one particularly miserable evening, he’s approached by a mysterious man who calls himself Tenju: a yakuza who offers him a night of escape.
Swept into a haze of unfamiliar pleasure, Higuchi begins to feel something stir beneath the numbness. And as the afterglow of the night refuses to fade, one question gnaws at him: Who is this man—and what does he really want from me?
Dysfunctional Family Theory Vol. 1
Mayo Tsurukame
Publisher: Seven Seas
228 pages, $15.99
ISBN 9798895612347
When Sentaro goes to pay his respects to the family of his late ex-girlfriend, Ririko, the last thing he expects is to be named the father of her child! Well… potentially the father. As it turns out, he and a certain thorn from Ririko’s past, Touma, have both been declared possible dads to a young girl named Meguru. But there’s a catch—according to Ririko’s will, there will be no DNA test. Instead, Meguru will live with them and decide for herself who she wants to call her father.
Now, two men with a complicated past must navigate an even more complicated future—under one roof, raising a child together. As tensions rise and unexpected bonds form, will this dysfunctional family find a way to work… or will the growing feelings between Sentaro and Touma make things even messier?
The Greatest Wolf of My Life Vol. 1
RAN, BG (Illustrated by)
Publisher: Seven Seas
352 pages, $23.99
ISBN 9798895612194
Eunbyul’s life is one long, awkward punchline. She’s stuck in a dead-end job, broke, single, and clinging to the one thing she actually loves—her tiny apartment. But her peaceful little world flips upside down when a cranky pop idol accuses her of being a stalker after a bizarre rooftop mix-up.
Trying to clear her name turns into a full-blown catastrophe. She runs into an old crush—now a famous webtoon artist. Then she loses her job, hits rock bottom, and finds her only hope of surviving the chaos in the prickly idol who still thinks she’s completely unhinged.
For Eunbyul, life’s not just stranger than fiction—it’s messier, louder, and a lot more humiliating.
HOOL!GAN'S Vol. 1
Iro Itani
Publisher: Seven seas
160 pages, $13.99
ISBN 9798895613351
In nineteenth century London, deep in the East End, there live the Hooligans: a band of miscreants led by alchemist Lee Heartrib, the current head of the Antilia Family mafia. Entrusted with guardianship of the city by his predecessor, Lee uses his alchemy to keep the junkies happy—but his true aim is creating a “paradise” for the good of the people. And sometimes, that involves getting his hands dirty, especially when he’s pitted against the other mafia heads, or shadowy beings who want to eliminate human life on earth.
A new world order is on the horizon, with the Hooligans leading the way!
Tease Me Harder: A Sweet and Kinky Romance Vol. 1
Fumika Minami
Publisher: Seven Seas
232 pages, $15.99
ISBN 9798895615249
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!
Three Hundred Years of Longing: Bu Jian Shang Xian San Bai Nian (Novel) Vol. 1
Mu Su Li
Publisher: Seven Seas
400 pages, $19.99
ISBN 9798895611258
Floating above the Boundless Sea is Tealspire—a towering, thirty-three-story prison built to contain fiends, where the damned are forgotten and demons waste away. At its summit, Wu Xingxue awakens with blood on his hands, chains at his feet, and no memory of how he arrived. The life he once led as a nobleman of Magpie Haven is gone, replaced by confinement and confusion.
Disoriented and stripped of everything, Wu Xingxue is no longer a pampered aristocrat—he’s an archfiend. But fate has other plans. His awakening stirs the legendary Tianxiu Immortal, Xiao Fuxuan: a cold, enigmatic figure with the word mian etched into his neck, wielding a power steeped in divine judgment.
As Tealspire begins to collapse around them, the two must forge a reluctant alliance to survive its fall—and face whatever awaits below. Yet the mysteries only deepen. Why did Tealspire fall? What became of Wu Xingxue’s former life? And who, truly, is the Tianxiu Immortal?
Disney Stitch! Best Food Forever!
Tom Mason, Nao Kodaka (Illustrated by)
Publisher: Tokyopop
176 pages, $12.99
ISBN 9781427878069
Experiment 626 is hungry for more!
Stitch returns to Izayoi Island and reunites with his friend Yuna, who teaches him the joy of good food and even better friends. But whenever this little alien comes to town, it’s always a recipe for mischief. Stitch and friends will face dangers — and flavors — of gigantic proportions! Mayhem has never tasted so good!
Call Me Master
KedamaShiba
Publisher: Tokyopop
200 pages, $13.99
ISBN 9781427882981
Akira Ichinose is as flawless as ever today.
As the No.1 host at Club de Rois, Mr. Ichinose maintains a positively princely level of excellence! However, with unreliable colleagues and overbearing higher-ups to deal with, lately he's been running himself ragged... He's got all the charm he needs to keep his "princesses" happy, but what he could really use is an assistant.
Enter, Tsukasa.
New to the scene at Club de Rois, Tsukasa has already managed to lose track of his princess's tab. But instead of firing him, Mr. Ichinose enlists Tsukasa to become his assistant...!
...On the condition that Tsukasa can prove his abilities go beyond just lip service, of course.
November 25, 2025
A Curtain Call for You 1
Shiho Satou, Kiki Emoda (Illustrated by)
Publisher: Vertical Comics
218 pages, $13.95
ISBN 9781647294984
Shy, mousy Sakura Akutsu finds it difficult to breathe in public, much less speak for herself. She makes do by confining her adventures in creativity to the pages of her notebook—until the brash, outgoing new transfer student Tsubame gets her hands on it, that is. The two secretly share the stories Sakura spins, but that secret soon proves too big to keep, and Tsubame whisks Sakura away on an entirely different type of adventure…to start their very own drama club!
All the world’s a stage, and this one is about to get some new, unforgettable players!
Omega Megaera 1
Maki Marukido
Publisher: Kodansha Comics
160 pages, $13.99
ISBN 9798888775912
In a world where people have one of three sexes--alpha, beta, or omega--in addition to being male or female, alphas have pushed their way to the top. Omegas are oppressed, their status determined by whether or not they successfully bear alpha children. An omega named Saimon marries into the prolific Hanabusa family, a major conglomerate, but is unable to produce an heir for his alpha husband Seijuro, and is shunned as a “Megaera,” a creature that brings ill fortune. One day, Saimon is summoned by the family patriarch Zenjiro and ordered to locate the man’s illegitimate son. Saimon finds the boy, Mamiya, who has been making a life for himself on the streets while hiding the fact that he’s an omega. Desperate to regain his position as Seijuro’s top spouse, Saimon proposes an audacious plan: pass Mamiya off as an alpha heir and try to gain the headship of the Hanabusa family.
This acclaimed and highly-anticipated manga is both a top-flight omegaverse thriller and an interrogation and deconstruction of the genre, accounting for the social and political consequences of the setting--and even provoking the reader to consider what they have to say about our own world.
Omega 6
Takaya Imamura
Publisher: Dark Horse
216 pages, $14.99
ISBN 9781506750163
After awakening from a rejuvenating months-long stasis, bounty-hunting androids Thunder and Kyla are ready to spring back into action! With the aid of some peculiar magic fruits, the pair are able to enter a nearly invincible berserker state, but with a catch—once the effect wears off, they will age rapidly and become feeble until they can return to their recovery pods. Their current target, an assassin named Petrogaze, carries an appealing 300 million credit bounty on his head and the job seems like an easy task. The duo plans to power up, bag the bad guy, and be home before dinner…but Petrogaze is much tougher than anticipated and the fight goes awry. Forced to consume their fruits early, the bounty hunters are suddenly on a life-or-death timer. Looks like dinner’s gonna have to wait!
Including a cast of unique and colorful characters, OMEGA 6 is Nintendo veteran Takaya Imamura’s debut manga based on his video game, OMEGA 6: The Triangle Stars. This story is complete in one volume and is perfect for fans of Star Fox, Cyborg 009, tokusatsu, and Saturday-morning cartoons.
Bowing to Love: The Noble and the Gladiator (Light Novel)
Saki Aida, Yamimaru Enjin (Illustrated by)
Publisher: Seven Seas (Airship)
242 pages, $15.99
ISBN 9798893733013
Lucianus is a noble who believes that love is nothing more than a waste of time and energy. That is, until the day he’s saved by the handsome and powerful gladiator, Dominatus. Suddenly, wasting time doesn’t seem like such a bad idea—with the right company. Unable to confess the overwhelming feelings he has for his savior, Lucianus pays for a night of pleasure with Dominatus, triggering a series of sexy trysts between them. Lucianus craves the other man yet fears that, if their relationship is discovered, the vast gulf between their social standings could cause trouble.
But when Dominatus is pitted against a gladiator favored by the emperor, he leaps into battle without hesitation, knowing the fight could cost him his life. Will Dominatus emerge victorious, or will love be lost to the sands of the arena before Lucianus can bare his heart?
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Deluxe Edition 1 (Light Novel) (Vol. 1-3 Hardcover Omnibus)
Rifujin Na Magonote, Shirotaka (Illustrated by)
Publisher: Seven Seas (Airship)
710 pages, $39.99
ISBN 9798895618943
When a 34-year-old shut-in dies in an act of heroism, he’s given an extraordinary second chance—reborn as a baby in a world of magic and monsters, with all the memories of his past life intact. Determined to live without regrets, Rudeus Greyrat sets out to master sorcery, forge powerful bonds, and chart a bold new destiny.
Experience the legendary franchise from the very beginning with this stunning, oversized hardcover edition—collecting the first three volumes of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, the epic light novel series that redefined isekai storytelling.
Grand Metal Organs Vol. 1
Kouyu Shiki
Publisher: Seven Seas
192 pages, $13.99
ISBN 9798895614440
See what happens when evolution pits humans against one another and changes them into something monstrous in this action-packed, horror-filled manga!
In a world where electricity equals power, Enlil is an outcast—born without the gift. But his dream of joining the elite Electrical Police Department keeps him going. When he's finally given a chance, he uncovers a horrifying truth: the powerless aren't just ignored—they're erased. Betrayed by the hero he once admired, Enlil is struck down. But death doesn’t end his story. Awakened with dark, unnatural power, Enlil returns—not as a hero, but as a nightmare.
Mistakenly Saving the Villain (Novel) Vol. 1
Feng Yu Nie
Publisher: Seven Seas
308 pages, $19.99
ISBN 9798895610985
*Special Edition Available
When medical student Song Qingshi dies and wakes up in a historical fantasy novel, he’s tasked with rescuing the tragic protagonist from a life of misery. There’s just one problem—he has no idea who the protagonist is.
Instead of saving the hero, Song Qingshi accidentally rescues Yue Wuhuan, an enslaved man renowned for his striking beauty and trained in the art of seduction. Now determined to help his traumatized new patient heal, Song Qingshi offers everything he can: Medicine, therapy, emotional support, even a shared bed—strictly for his patient’s well-being, of course.
But Yue Wuhuan wants more than healing. He wants revenge. And most of all, he wants Song Qingshi all to himself.
Wimpy Demon King and Tsundere Hero
Haruo Natsuno
Publisher: Seven Seas
202 pages, $15.99
ISBN 9798895612781
When one prince seeks to defeat the Demon King, he discovers that the demon is actually a huge wimp! A Boys’ Love enemies to lovers manga with a rom-com twist.
To defeat the notorious Demon King, Prince Ike bravely storms the castle, ready for a fierce battle—only for the demon to run away?! What should have been a fight to the death quickly turns into an unexpected game of chase, as Ike discovers that the feared villain is actually timid and despises conflict. And when Ike gets injured, it's the Demon King who cares for him more than anyone else, even going out of his way to understand Ike's feelings. Ike arrived determined to defeat his enemy, but now he finds himself wishing he could spend more time with him...?
The Maid Is a Vampire
Yasushige
Publisher: Yen Press
548 pages, $30.00
ISBN 9798855415223
Fifteen-year-old Alfred, the heir to the prestigious Saionji family, spends his days training to become the perfect gentleman. His only respite from his strict lifestyle is his cool and collected maid, Magley. But Magley has a secret—she’s not only a vampire, but an aggressive, naughty vampire who can’t resist sucking Al’s blood in all manner of seductive ways. Nevertheless, Al cares deeply for her, and in a world where humans and vampires aren’t supposed to coexist, all he wants is to keep her safe. Just what sort of fate lies in store for them...?
CLAMP Official Artbook: COLOR KURO
CLAMP
Publisher: Yen Press
144 pages, $55.00
ISBN 9798855429022
A must-have for every CLAMP fan! Packed full of gorgeous illustrations spanning over 30 years, CLAMP Official Artbook: COLOR KURO is the first half of a two-part series showcasing more than 200 artworks by the talented all-female artist group. Readers can feast their eyes on elaborate, full-color pieces from all their favorite series, from CLAMP’s commercial debut, RG Veda, to Tokyo Babylon, Cardcaptor Sakura, Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle, and many more beyond. Can’t get enough of CLAMP? Be sure to pick up the second installment, COLOR SHIRO, to complete your collection!
CLAMP Official Artbook: COLOR SHIRO
CLAMP
Publisher: Kodansha Comics
144 pages, $55.00
ISBN 9798888777657
The professional debut of CLAMP in 1989 with RG Veda brought a new energy and style to fantasy manga, and the four-member manga collective would go on to reinvigorate and revolutionize nearly every genre. But what has set CLAMP apart from other master storytellers is the consistent beauty and creativity in their visual art. Last year, fans in Japan got a chance to celebrate this aspect of CLAMP with an acclaimed exhibition at the National Art Center in Tokyo. As part of the meticulous process of curating and restoring CLAMP's art for the exhibition, two premium art books were produced: SHIRO and KURO. Now fans worldwide will have a chance to sample the magic of that event with this English edition.
Drawing on not just manga and anime but also a variety of rarities, such as magazine bonuses, a video game, a telephone card, and other official merchandise and communications, CLAMP Official Artbook COLOR SHIRO features art from series including:
• Tsubasa -RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE-
• Cardcaptor Sakura
• Chobits
• Magic Knight Rayearth
• xxxHOLiC
• CLOVER
• Angelic Layer
• X
• Tokyo Babylon
…and many more, including a piece created for this art book and the exhibition!
Corpse Knight Gunther, Vol. 1
MAYO-NUGURI
Publisher: Yen Press
296 pages, $22.00
ISBN 9798855417821
Unsurprisingly, humanity stood no chance in their war against the vampires. As the vampires hunt down the last fragments of mankind to extinction, refugees in the Holy Land “Bahal” turn to one last Hail Mary. Using their limited resources and technology, they are able to revive a legendary hero in hopes of doing what no warrior was able to do, defeat the vampires. However, their revived corpse, a gladiator named Gunther, is the furthest thing from heroic. He’s disgusting, selfish, and cruel—but also humankind’s final hope.
The Girl Past the Filters, Vol. 1
Suzu Omi
Publisher: Yen Press
160 pages, $13.00
ISBN 9798855416169
Narumi Hakobe is a high school student who constantly wears a blank expression on his face. Even in class, he’s quiet and unassuming. His joy in life is keeping up with posts from “Efa,” a girl who takes lewd photos and posts them on social media. But soon, he finds out that Efa’s true identity is none other than…his diligent and popular classmate Mitsuha Koto…?!
Fruits Basket: The Complete Box Set
Natsuki Takaya
Publisher: Yen Press
4560 pages, $240.00
ISBN 9798855429985
From sadness and sorrow to hope and happiness, the banquet starts anew! Relive the journey of Tohru Honda from start to finish as she breaks the Sohma family’s curse. This stunning box set features not only brand-new covers, but a beautiful set of lenticular cards as well. Each and every tragic, silly moment has been collected in one picturesque package!
Dear Demon King
Emu Soutome
Publisher: Tokyopop
232 pages, $14.99
ISBN 9781427882929
Some forty years ago, Kougyoku used his magic to restore a stillborn griffin egg to life, and that griffin became his dearest companion, Topaz. In the years that followed, Topaz found that his love for Kougyoku had grown into something deeper than that of a beast's love for his king... and unbeknownst to him, Kougyoku had begun to feel the same.
Now, as Kougyoku struggles to summon the magic needed to restore his island, he is torn between his love for Topaz and his duty as king. And as his beloved finds himself faced with an impossible decision, Topaz is left with no choice but to decide their fates for him, even should it break his king's heart...!
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