**NO ONE WANTS TO BE A HERO!** Heroism—a punishment for only the worst criminals. Those sentenced to the fate of a hero are forced to fight on the front lines against deadly centers of contagion that rot the land and turn its creatures into roving armies of violent beasts. And if a hero dies, their only reward is being brought back to life so they can continue the never-ending battle. But when Xylo Forbartz, a member of Penal Hero Unit 9004 and a convicted goddess killer, comes face-to-face with a new goddess, the pact they forge might just be enough to change the world… *Source: Yen Press, Vol. 1*

Arrogant young noble Lofus is furious. You would be, too, if you discovered your role in this world of a popular RPG is that of a petty villain who’s destined to be killed off with zero fanfare. It is an ignoble end far below someone of his stature. Though only twelve years old, Lofus is prepared to use every means at his disposal to avoid what fate has in store for him—from rooting out the corruption that incites his end to alleviating the taxes on his people. As he battles the monsters wreaking havoc over his territory, his true power—one absent in the original game—begins to awaken. For whatever reason, the commoners sing his praises, but he insists he’s only in it for himself. The curtain opens on this thrilling epic, following a young man wholly dedicated to tearing down every flag that signals his end! *Source: Manga UP! Global*

Sarah Hunter was a lady of the night. Not in the salacious sense, but Ethan Travis had no way of knowing her close-held secrets. He saw, instead of an avenging angel, a lost and vulnerable soul who needed his unique talents to rescue her — almost as much as he needed her unconditional love to rescue him! Cloaked in a dark and dangerous appeal, Ethan Travis wore his whispered title of "the Demon of Alsatia" well. And Sarah Hunter was drawn to him with a mad intensity. But it was futile, she knew, for even a man with a past could never truly desire a woman without a future! (Source: fictiondb)

A famous but blunt doctor and a woman that promotes sketchy plastic surgeries meet. The meeting between these two causes their personalities and lives to change completely. A heartrending story about a man with no lies and a woman shrouded in them. (Source: INKR)

Can love be born after marriage? Yukari Nasukawa is a graduate student of science and highly rational. Mashiro Kaburagi is an elite business person. They were classmates in their college days. Equally broke, the two of them begin to live together, but their landlord refuses to rent to two men. To combat that, they get married so they can't be separated. Once married life begins, Yukari realizes that his supposed best friend Mashiro makes his heart race. When his bed breaks and he tries to sleep in Mashiro's bed, Mashiro snuggles closer than best friends would. Yukari panics and tries to hide his bodily reaction, but Mashiro notices and appeals to his rational thinking - by suggesting they pleasure each other! In this new work by chishanomi, this helpful, elite business person and grad student of science embark on a hot, swoon worthy married life! Includes a hilarious chapter set six months after the events of "Just Been Married," where Kyosuke believes he's finally settled into married life, but when it comes to Takara, he still can't keep calm. Also includes a chapter from "A Loser's Romance," where Fuyumi puts his moves on Yoichiro while he recalls how it felt to watch Yoichiro prepare for a role... (Source: Renta!)

Ainosuke Nishi is a kabuki actor born into a popular theatrical group. Until recently, Ainosuke's been focused on nothing but his art. However, things change when a new transfer student, Ayumu Minorikawa, shows up at his school... As Ainosuke soon learns, Ayumu is actually a manga artist who's drawing a manga based on him...! When Ainosuke offers to model for him, things quickly heat up between the two. This is a sweet - and - sour love comedy between two high schoolers who are dedicated to their craft! (Source: Renta)

One day, penguins are spotted in the suburban town that fourth-grader Aoyama calls home. The penguins make their sudden appearance in a residential district—nowhere near the ocean—and disappear just as mysteriously. Where could they have come from, and where did they go? Aoyama is determined to get to the bottom of it! This is the slightly curious, unforgettable tale of that summer. (Source: Yen Press)

Since their parents moved overseas, Toru, Hajime and their little brother Futaba have lived together alone in the Katsuragi house. But then suddenly their problematic cousin Takara arrives!! As he enters the three brothers' lives are in an uproar, for some reason Takara doesn't try to get close to them, and his childhood friend Toru feels unbearably snubbed. When Toru tells him so, Takara quickly shows him a gentle smile, but what kind of dangerous schemes hide behind that expression--!? Palpitation and anticipation under one roof. (Source: DMP)

Isahaya Ichi is fed up with men, a woman navigating a world where she’s underestimated at work because of her gender and sexually harassed. But when her former classmate, Masaki, unexpectedly shows up, everything changes. He claims to be the other half of her “destined pair” from a junior high school event called “Gene Bride,” where genetic information matched students into couples for a day. While Ichi barely remembers the event, Masaki’s sudden reappearance sparks a journey of rediscovery and buried secrets. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

The Empire of Brittania has invaded Japan using giant robot weapons called Knightmare Frames. Japan is now referred to as Area 11, and its people the 11s. A Brittanian who was living in Japan at the time, Lelouch, vowed to his Japanese friend Suzaku that he'd destroy Brittania. Years later, Lelouch is in high school, but regularly skips out of school to go play chess and gamble on himself. One day, he stumbles on terrorists 11s who've stolen a military secret and is caught by a member of the Brittanian task force sent after them, who is Suzaku. As the rest of the squad arrives, Suzaku is shot for disobeying orders, while the military secret, a young girl, gives Lelouch the power to make anyone obey any order. He takes command of the terrorists and leads them to crush the approaching Brittanian force. However, Suzaku is secretly made the pilot of Brittania's brand new test model Knightmare, Lancelot. Lelouch becomes the masked king Zero to lead the rebellion to defeat Brittania. This series follows Suzaku's side of the story, while Lelouch of the Rebellion follow's Lelouch's.

Jeanette’s evil stepmother has been tormenting her for years, making her into the laughingstock of high society. And when Jeanette’s father suddenly disappears, the opportunistic woman casts her out of the house! Still, the eternal optimist Jeanette sees this as an opportunity for growth. Eager to start her life anew, she decides to call off her engagement to Count Claus Guivarch; rumor has it that the young man is being forced into this marriage to clear his family’s debt, and Jeanette wants to set him free. But to her surprise, the gentleman has other plans—he refuses to break up, and even offers to help her reclaim her father’s corporation. With the chances Claus gives her, Jeanette’s business acumen quickly begins to shine. But what’s behind Claus’s unexpected affection…? *Source: J-Novel Club, Vol. 1*

One day, an unfortunate incident causes an elementary school student, Yuki Takahashi, to pass away. Before he realizes, he finds himself in a space where God exists, and is told that he will start a new life in another world. Reborn into another world with his fluffy dog (a Fenrir), Yuki ends up living in the home of the leader of the knighthood. Here, he meets many warm, kind and fluffy people. His happy life in this new world begins now! (Source: MangaPlaza)