“I want to kill you.” Taku Kamishiro’s crush on Mika Hanazono had always been one sided, until one fateful day, his feelings turn into murderous impulse instead … You won’t be able to predict what each new page will bring! (Source: Kodansha USA)

Artist model, Nagi, has gradually become more and more aware of art student Kaji's meaningful gaze. After working past misunderstandings and miscommunication, the two begin a loving relationship, but even after four months, they haven't moved beyond a simple kiss. Nagi begins to wonder if perhaps Kaji can't accept being with another boy. But Kaji has a secret of his own... (Source: Blu) *Notes: \- Includes the one-shot "Hoshi ni Negai wo (僕の初恋について) \- Includes the two-part story "Boku no Hatsukoi ni Tsuite (僕の初恋について)*

Wim Strauss is a “granting caster”—a support mage who can increase the strength of his allies through the power of his spells. It’s a useful talent, but since it can’t be used directly in battle, it gets zero respect from the other members of his party. As far as they’re concerned, support magic is dead weight. It isn’t long before they toss him out on his ear, leaving Wim to wonder if his career as an adventurer is over. Lucky for Wim, he has one big chance: his childhood friend Heidemarie is able to get him an audition with her elite A-rank party, Nachtlibelle. The two of them know his magic is good for more than just menial backup, but now he’ll have to prove it. It’s time to show the world that support mages can do more than just stand on the back lines! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

What would you do if you were ordered to enter a fake marriage… with your crush? That's exactly what happened to Do-Dam, an agent working for the NSO, the most secretive government organization. Do-Dam's mission? To expose an industrial spy. But here's the twist: she has to go undercover as a newlywed with her boss and crush, Ju-Won Gi. Do-Dam is determined to accomplish her mission and win Ju-Won's favor along the way. Can she safely complete her mission? Or will her feelings jeopardize everything? (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

Renji is one of God's most powerful but overly violent angels. As punishment for going too far in the last battle against the demons, Renji is sent to Earth, where he must save 10,000 souls. Only then will he be allowed to return to heaven! (Source: TOKYOPOP) *Note: Includes the one-shot "Yumeiro JUNK (夢色JUNK, Dream Colored Junk)".*

Thirteen-year-old Anna was raised in a noble household, yet she looks nothing like the rest of her family and lacks her lineage’s aptitude for magic. There’s a very good reason for that, though—a mischievous fairy switched her with another baby at birth! When this detail comes to light, Anna’s family kicks her out and ends her long-standing engagement to Edmund, a young nobleman who has always treated her with disdain. With her sheltered, privileged days behind her, how will Anna learn to adapt to life as a commoner with her new family? *Source: Yen Press, Vol. 1*

Fans already love the romantic comedy franchise about Katarina Claes, a woman from Earth reborn into an otome game and determined to avoid her villainous end. Although she’s living in a game world full of male love interests, she also develops rich relationships with the women around her–and that’s exactly what this anthology is about. Enjoy these original manga stories about Katarina and her lovely ladies setting the boys aside to explore deeper relationships with each other. This book is a special gift to the fans of this series who dreamed of more love between the women! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

From Ponent Mon: Seventeen authors (nine from France or French-speaking countries, eight from Japan) brought together in the same book, a succession of freely created short stories about the same universe: Japan. The French, of course, journeyed to Japan for the occasion. Each cartoonist was sent for two weeks to a different city in the archipelago (Joann Sfar in Tôkyô, Emmanuel Guibert in Kyôto, Nicolas de Crécy in Nagoya, etc.) to bring back an original creation. The Japanese tell us about their district, the city where they live or where they originally come from (Kazuichi Hanawa's story being about the northern island of Hokkaido, Jiro Taniguchi's about the town of Tottori, etc.) The result is often inspired, always surprising: Japan through new eyes. "Japan" will appear simultaneously in French, Japanese, Spanish, Italian and English. Along with "A Patch Of Dreams" by Hideji Oda, it is the first step in a series of international creations with left-to-right reading direction, created for us by some of the best European and Japanese comic book artists. List of included short stories: At the Seaside - [TAKAHAMA Kan](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=4331) The Gateway - David Prudhomme Summer Sky - [TANIGUCHI Jiro](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=714) Now I Can Die! - Aurélia Aurita Osaka 2034 - François Schuiten & Benoît Peeters Shin.Ichi. - Emmanual Guibert The New Gods - Nicolas de Crécy *Kankichi* - [MATSUMOTO Taiyou](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=361) The Tokyo of Qualtérou - Joann Sfar The Sunflower - [Little Fish](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=19995) The Song of the Crickets - [ANNO Moyoco](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=152) In Love Alley - [Frédéric Boilet](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=6069) The City of Trees - Fabrice Neaud The Festival of the Bell-Horses - [IGARASHI Daisuke](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=2216) In the Deep Forest - [HANAWA Kazuichi](https://www.mangaupdates.com/authors.html?id=2080) Sapporo Fiction - Étienne Davodeau

Mizuno Iruka is a high school girl who spends her every day perfectly peacefully and ordinarily. She has someone she likes, but she always looks at him from afar only. Then one day, Moriyama-kun, the one she's always admired, asked her out out of the blue, and they're suddenly getting closer!! But there's a deep reason behind it...?! *Notes: \- Includes the one-shot "Maigo no Kokoro wo Tsukamaete". \- Includes the one-shot "Koi no Ashioto".*

Therese, the daughter of an impoverished marquis, works hard day and night to save every penny she can just to scrape by. One day, she's offered a chance to change her status and situation—by competing to become the next royal consort. Therese hesitates, unsure that someone as poor as herself could ever be a consort, and decides to decline the opportunity. That is until she learns that just being a candidate could lead to a high-paying position as a lady-in-waiting! Determined to take the chance, she decides to go for it. But when she arrives at the castle, she realizes that this competition is way more cut-throat than she anticipated! Can Therese's down-to-earth attitude keep her safe and above the fray? Or will this contest cost her everything? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Yamamuro Yuuki is a talented star who has caught the eyes of many people. He's been toying with a young and seemingly innocent actor named Sawaki Mitsuru, who stars opposite him in a drama. To make matters worse, Ootaki, the producer of "Casual Lover", is also after Sawaki. The curtains have lifted on the game of love between these proud men! (Source: Dangerous Pleasure)

On the day of her high school entrance ceremony, ordinary high school girl Akari receives a marriage license application from the strikingly beautiful Kiyozumi Runa. Akari is bowled over in shock, and that’s before Runa shows up at her house! A torrential downpour means Runa can’t go home, which means one thing: time for a sleepover! Add Mochi, Akari’s stuffed animal and imaginary friend who loves to ship people, into the mix, and things are sure to get even more complicated! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)