Momose has always longed for a peaceful high school life. She wants nothing to do with hoodlums, delinquents, or troublemakers. When she meets Ichikura, an inconspicuous black-haired boy with glasses, he looks like a normal, nice guy. But it turns out that back in junior high he was a nefarious delinquent! He keeps assuring her that he’s changed his ways, but he still has a knack for picking fights! Has Ichikura really turned over a new leaf? And will Momose keep the secret about his rowdy past? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Two high schoolers, Suzuki-kun and Takagi-san, met in a time loop on August 31st. They are the only ones who can retain their memories when the day repeats itself. A possible cause of the time loop is Suzuki-kun's unfinished business for the summer, a guy's greatest objective... A time loop comedy of youth that tackles love head-on! (Source: K MANGA)

*“You useless son of mine! You were supposed to pull master swordsman, but I never thought it would be this tragic!”* The day a child turns fifteen, they undergo the Ritual of Divine Blessing. Already descended from a line of master swordsman, Elymas was supposed to succeed his father. However, he pulls the defective class, the Heavy Knight, and not only loses his status as future head of the household, but he's also exiled. With their unbalanced stats and seemingly useless skills, Heavy Knights are spoked of as a class for cowards and the lazy. However, Elymas knows the truth. The world he lives in is the same as the one of the game he used to play... It is the Heavy Knight that is the most powerful class of them all. Using memories from his past life, Elymas has set out to effectively conquer this entire world. (Source: K MANGA)

As a plain, unassuming noble’s daughter, Marielle doesn’t stand out in high society. Imagine her surprise when she receives a marriage proposal from the sought-after Simeon, second-in-command of the Royal Order of Knights! Simeon, the heir to an earldom, is highly accomplished in scholarly and military arts—and he’s gorgeous. So why did he propose to such an unremarkable noblewoman? Despite being a target of envy and scorn, Marielle is happy. After all, Simeon seems to be exactly her type: a dashingly handsome man with glasses who appears gentle on the outside, but who has a dark and scheming side! Welcome to Marielle’s world, where people aren’t always what they seem—and a prim, proper exterior can hide the heart of a sly and devious fangirl! (Source: J-Novel Club)

Koganei Koito is a teenager who works as an attendant to the Takamimi Shrine. Rumors have it that a deity dwells within the shrine, but the actual resident is an immortal elf who found herself stuck on Earth some four hundred years ago. What’s more, the elf is a total shut-in who won’t go outside…and has developed a taste for video games! Now the attendants at the shrine have to cater to the elf’s love of the most modern gizmos–from handheld games to virtual reality headsets–in this charming fantasy comedy! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Akira Ichijo is your average, run-of-the-mill businessman. One day, on his way home from work, he is suddenly attacked by a Minotaur and killed on the spot. But in the blink of an eye…he wakes up back at the office! When monsters invade into the real world, a cruel reality sets in as the world as we know it plummets into destruction and death. But with the unique skill, “Resurrection,“ Akira can come back to life every time he dies, all the while inheriting the same levels and skills from his last run at life! With unlimited chances to correct his past mistakes, it’s up to Akira to utilize the skill he’s given and survive this terrifying world with his childhood friend, Nao Nanase. *Source: K Manga* --- **An action-packed reverse isekai where the only hope our world has against an invasion of monstrous creatures is one average office worker!** Akira is your average office worker who dies in a not-so-average way. On his way home from work, he is killed…by a minotaur! He wakes up back in the office, but the world as he knew it has changed. Mythical beasts and monsters are running amok, destroying everything in their path. Akira discovers that every time he dies, he gets resurrected with the skills he acquired from his previous lives intact! Armed with unlimited lives and an ever-expanding skill set, he now stands in the way of the beasts and their rampaging wave of destruction. *Source: Seven Seas Entertainment, Vol. 1*

A reminiscent essay about Bob Dylan and his father by the author of *Flowers of Evil* and *Blood on the Tracks*.

Current-day Japan is facing the serious issue of population decline due to low birthrates and the concentration of the populace in only a few major metropolitan areas. Tottori-kun, the local god of Tottori Prefecture, least populous in all of Japan, must face these problems and other social issues as he and the other gods of Japan's prefectures battle it out to become the new capital. The series features real social, economic, and historical issues, with a dash of humor and creativity--and is also a fun way to learn about the different charms of each of Japan's 47 Prefectures.

“I’m a vampire.” “Give me your blood, mister.” A man about to throw himself off a bridge is suddenly stopped by a vampire girl—one who looks just like any other ordinary high school student. He decides he wouldn’t mind dying if it’s at the hands of such a beautiful girl; however, instead of death, an unexpected bond begins to form between them.From Robico, the beloved creator of My Little Monster and Our Precious Conversations, comes her long awaited new work: A series of tales where humans and the uncanny meet—lost halves finding their echo. *Source: K Manga*

Second-year high school student Rakuro Hizutome loves nothing more than finding so-called “trash games” and beating the crap out of them. When he decides to change things up by playing a new, “god-tier” VR game known as Shangri-La Frontier (a.k.a. SLF), he does what he does best: min-maxes, skips the prologue, and jumps straight into action! Rakuro may be a seasoned gamer, but a meeting with an old rival will change the fate of every SLF player forever. Clad in nothing but shorts and a bird mask, Rakuro (player name: Sunraku) launches into the world of SLF. Things are going well at first as he takes down a goblin, a bunny, and even a python. But then Sunraku comes up against a huge, hard-hitting wolf known as Lycagon the Nightslayer. Will Sunraku’s years of “trash game” experience be enough, or is he about to suffer a rude awakening just a few hours into his SLF adventure? *Source: Kodansha USA*

Following in her mother’s footsteps, Nao became a traditional Japanese sweets maker, and at 21, she’s about to take the industry by storm. With unparalleled artistry and a bright attitude, she gets an offer to work at a world-class confectionary company. But when she meets the young, handsome owner, she recognizes his cold stare … It’s none other than Tsubaki, her childhood friend and first crush-the same boy who stood over his father’s bloodied body 15 years ago, and framed Nao’s mother for the murder. As the only witness of that fateful night, Nao is eager to chase down the truth and confirm her suspicions. Since Tsubaki has no clue who she is, she seizes her chance to get close to him, but instead of finding any answers, she begins falling deeper for Tsubaki’s allure … (Source: Kodansha USA) *Note: Includes 4 bonus chapters*

Momo and Kairi are at the peak of their relationship, but still not married?! The pressure is on! Sae can’t stand to see this couple happy, and she won’t stand for it! Touji also seems to already have a shadow hanging in his past after becoming an adult … What happened? Get ready for this love train to move full-steam ahead once again! (Source: Kodansha USA)