Cleo Farshid has been disowned from his noble family due to his inability to be number one in anything at the Royal Academy. Cleo decides to escape his stuffy life and live more freely, taking advantage of his skills to become an adventurer. Neither he or his father have realized how amazing it is to be ranked as second in everything at a school where the most talented compete. "I'm just an average person. I'm not an expert in anything." That sentiment kicks off an unmatched tale about a boy who is the strongest specifically because he's always second! (Source: Manga UP!)

“I need you!” Lars, an adventurer warrior, was always treated as the errand boy by his party. His life changes forever when his party kicks him out, forcing him to change jobs. It is then discovered that Lars has an overwhelming talent in magic rivaling that of the “Great Sage”! Friends, adventure, and perhaps…love? A new career with abundant talent! *Source: Manga UP! Global*

Yuto Hatano has replayed his favorite dating sim, After School Flare Star, more times than he can count. Surely, his real school life would be way more fun if it were more like that game…but after the thought casually enters his mind one night, he wakes up inside Flare Star’s world—not as the protagonist Shun Ogasawara, but as the villain, Kanji Aku! With every heroine’s affection starting at rock bottom, his dream of romancing them all is already in shambles. Worse yet, one wrong choice means instant death. Armed with his expert game knowledge but hindered by his low stats and the heroines’ lower affection scores, Kanji must survive the game’s deadly routes to win over the girls and return to the real world! *Source: Manga UP! Global*

Elizaveta dreams of becoming a hero. To chase that dream, she enrolls in the Hero Training Academy and spends every day honing her swordsmanship. But her male rivals shun her for being a woman, urging her to abandon her ambition. Refusing to give up, Elizaveta presses forward—until a devastating tragedy strikes… Now stripped of everything, her journey of justice begins. *Source: Manga UP! Global* *Note: Manga UP! announced that the serialization discontinued due to health issues of LOSA (illustrator). The final volume 4 will be a digital only release, collecting the last two chapters.*

Imari Shuuya (26) works at a high school with a strict new policy: “In-school romance is forbidden—break this rule and you’re fired.” As a serious professional, he figures teachers shouldn’t be wasting time on love when they have students to look after anyway. But his convictions are shaken when the school’s new and strikingly handsome nurse, Yotsumi Rio (22), begins pursuing him with alarming devotion! A cat-and-mouse BL romance between a straight-laced, bespectacled teacher and the yandere school nurse who’s determined to make him fall! *Source: Manga UP! Global*

All his life, Manamichi has only known how to study. But summer break, he’s tasked with delivering homework to his classmate, Makura Koiro. He soon discovers that she spends all day in her pajamas, and that’s when she makes him a proposal: “Hey… wanna slack off together?” With her guard down and clad in her cute PJs, the two spend their days playing games and sharing meals. Before they know it, they even end up in the same bed…?! A feel-good rom-com about the joys of lazing around with someone special! *Source: Manga UP! Global*

Rumor has it there’s corrupt guildmaster who keeps banishing his members one after another. That “tyrant” is Act Enge—the founder and leader of the rising S-rank guild, Heaven’s Gem. Having once suffered a wrongful expulsion himself, Act refuses to cast anyone out without careful thought… and every person he banishes ends up landing an even better position! Surrounded by a cool-but-puppy-like maid, a tomboy princess, an absurdly strong hero, and a whole roster of eccentric allies who trust him deeply, this “corrupt” guildmaster just can’t stop finding, fostering, and banishing people! *Source: Manga UP! Global*

The distant future. Invaders from another world attack without warning, unleashing a new type of threat: weapons known as "machine lifeforms." In the face of this insurmountable threat, mankind is driven from Earth and takes refuge on the Moon. It is the year 11941, and the long war against the machines rages on. In an attempt to break the deadlock, the Council of Humanity forms a new infantry unit of female androids: YoRHa. Deployed to the planet’s surface, these soldiers now fight to recapture Earth for the glory of mankind… (Source: MANGA UP!) *Note: Adaptation of the stage play "YoRHa" by Yoko Taro.*

Akira is boyish in both looks and personality—and Daichi, her childhood friend turned boyfriend by their first year of high school, thinks she’s too cute. Girly outfits aren’t her thing…so why does he suddenly find her in a cat-eared maid costume at the school festival?! Awkward but sweet moments abound in this wholesome friends-to-lovers romcom. *Source: Manga UP! Global* --- **Note:** Originally published as 他校のボーイッシュ彼女 (Takou no Boyish Kanojo) as a web manga released on the author’s Twitter account since September 4, 2024 and published as ボーイッシュ彼女が可愛すぎる (Boyish Kanojo ga Kawaisugiru) in print by Square Enix since March 22, 2025.

Otakura is a nerdy otaku and Narumi is a popular gal—two students from complete opposite ends of the high school social hierarchy. Their paths unexpectedly cross when Narumi asks Otakura to use his crafty skills to help with her many hobbies! An otaku comes to understand a gal’s interests in this high school rom-com! *Source: Manga UP! Global* --- **What do a geeky boy and a trendy girl have in common? More than they think!** Teased for his nerdy hobbies in middle school, Koichi Otakura has entered high school with every intention of blending into the background. But when Yua Narumi, the popular girl who sits behind him in class, discovers his hidden talents, she begs him to help her keep up with the latest fashion trends! After all, aren’t the skills required to draw anime fan art and paint plastic models totally applicable to designing nails and styling hair?! Who says otakus and gals can’t get along these days?! *Source: SQUARE ENIX USA*

Starting a new job at “Delivery Eats” has one BIG challenge—a scary-looking lady who’s a regular customer. She glares at you every time you deliver her food, and in this rural town, there’s only one delivery boy to handle her orders. But on his next visit, she finally speaks—and he recognizes her voice as none other than his favorite VTuber, Hanae Fuwari! Even more shocking, she offers to pay him just to chat with her?! This is the comedic tale of an introverted delivery boy and a shy but intimidating-looking woman getting a second chance at youth! *Source: Manga UP! Global* --- **An introverted delivery boy befriends a shy but intimidating shut-in who happens to be his favorite VTuber IRL!** Being a delivery boy for “Delivery Eats” in a rural town isn’t so bad, but one regular customer is a BIG challenge. She’s a scary lady who looks intimidating and glares at the delivery boy every time he shows up at her door. Being an introvert, he can’t help but run away as soon as the job is done. But one day, the scary lady finally speaks… Wait, is that the voice of his favorite VTuber?! *Source: SQUARE ENIX USA*

Neneko is a spy with a mission: to uncover the secrets of an assassin from a rival organization. Sadly, she blows her cover. But, just when she thinks she’s about to be killed, the assassin proposes to her instead?! Caught within his lethal embrace, her heart slowly begins to melt… And so begins the story of the sweetest and deadliest couple in the world! *Source: Manga UP! Global* ---- **A sexy spy and an elite assassin enter into the world’s sweetest, deadliest marriage of convenience!** Neneko is a spy blessed with catlike charms. Her mission? Seduce the ace assassin of a rival organization and expose his weaknesses. The problem? She’s blown her cover before learning a thing! But rather than dispose of her, the target makes an indecent proposal: marry him and take their relationship to the next level, since he can’t keep his hands off her body! Is his clinginess an act, or could there be genuine love behind his murderous gaze?! *Source: Square Enix Manga, Vol. 1*