Maddies Manga

Here is a list of all of the shoujo and josei manga that are coming out in November. All of my links are to Canadian retailers, or retailers that ship to Canada.

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Kodansha

The Ayakashi Hunter’s Tainted Bride, Volume 5

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Nanao bumps into Saionji Shinobu, Yako’s former fiancée. Apparently, Yako has drunk Shinobu’s blood in the past. Nanao is shaken by this revelation, but she believes in Yako. Unfortunately, Shinobu is relentless in trying to become Yako’s bride, even manipulating the Capital’s news. Furthermore, kidnappings have increased in the Capital, preventing Yako from returning home. One day, Yako’s brother, Takaya, whose engagement was broken off by Shinobu, visits and tells the confused Nanao that Yako has become Shinobu’s personal bodyguard…

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Gazing at the Star Next Door, Volume 7

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After some loud but persuasive words of encouragement from Chiaki, Subaru agrees to take his costar, Maju, on a “mock date”! Unfortunately, this leaves Chiaki torn between her desire to support him and her own insecurities… When Takahashi-kun catches on to Chiaki’s feelings, he makes a jaw-dropping remark. Is this the start of a four-way entanglement?!

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Sue & Tai-chan, Volume 6

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Sue spends her days slipping in and out of naptime, which makes her a not-so-ideal playmate for the rambunctious Tai-chan. While she’d love nothing more than to keep up with his antics, the call to lounge is just too strong for her to fight. Luckily, a flash of creativity might just keep both cats happy…

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Whisper Me a Love Song, Volume 10

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Aki and Shiho may have hit restart on their friendship, but will it be possible for them to make a smooth transition from friends to lovers? And what’s the next step for Yori and Himari’s relationship?

Aki and Shiho are finally starting to feel out what their relationship is now that they’ve reconciled, but Shiho worries that Aki still doesn’t quite get where she’s coming from… Meanwhile, Yori has a date with Himari-at Himari’s house! Meeting her girlfriend’s mom, seeing her girlfriend’s room… Will Yori’s heart burst before the date even starts?! And once things are underway, she and Himari might have to face the question of whether they want the same thing at this moment. And there’s one more spark of love burning at school, too, for someone who never expected it…

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Killing Line, Volume 4

This series is on my TBR!

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With Niai turning on him, En finds himself on the run from the police. Faced with saying goodbye or becoming an outlaw herself, Mako doesn’t hesitate to take his hand. But after a close call with the cops, the doubts start to creep in. Does she really belong in En’s world? Will their story end like True Romance or Bonnie and Clyde? She always knew what could happen if she stayed with En, but now that it’s all becoming a reality, her true feelings will be put to the test. Meanwhile, not content with just sending the law after them, Niai enlists the aid of a certain professional to hunt the lovers down…

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Magic Knight Rayearth 2, Volume 3

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Can a world built at the expense of its pillar’s happiness truly be called “beautiful”? While fighting to defend the Cefiro they love, Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu begin to doubt the pillar system that holds that very world together. Whether it’s someone from Cefiro or the foreign lands of Autozam, Chizeta, and Fahren, is all that awaits the next challenger at the end of the path of the pillar and its trials the same tragedy that befell Princess Emeraude, or can the Magic Knights come together and build a new, happier future for this world? Mokona speaks and the dawn of a new Cefiro begins in this exciting final volume!

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Seven Seas

Mocha the Cat and His Forever Family 

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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!

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Daily Report About My Witch Senpai, Volume 5

This is a series that I’m reading through the library! It’s a very cute one.

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Misono and his witch senpai Shizuka are more in love with one another than ever before. Better yet, Shizuka isn’t worried anymore about being seen as odd for being a witch. But just as it looks like things are settling down, a new employee named Niwa joins the company…and she’s a total witch fanatic! Soon enough, Niwa’s started a social media site for witches and pushed Shizuka right back into the spotlight!

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My Kitten is a Picky Eater, Volume 6

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While visiting his family, Taiyo encounters a stray and her kittens in need. The budding cat dad takes the furry family in, though he’s not quite sure how best to help. With his older and somewhat estranged brother Daichi in tow, Taiyo heads to the cat café for advice from Utako, a local cat expert and Taiyo’s friend. As Daichi and Taiyo learn more about cat care, the tension between them eases. Can kittens bring these two brothers closer together?

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Pet Shop of Horrors: Collector’s Edition, Volume 4

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While visiting his family, Taiyo encounters a stray and her kittens in need. The budding cat dad takes the furry family in, though he’s not quite sure how best to help. With his older and somewhat estranged brother Daichi in tow, Taiyo heads to the cat café for advice from Utako, a local cat expert and Taiyo’s friend. As Daichi and Taiyo learn more about cat care, the tension between them eases. Can kittens bring these two brothers closer together?

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Re-Living My Life with a Boyfriend Who Doesn’t Remember Me, Volume 5

I’m currently reading the Japanese version of the light novel for this series!

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Oriana is going to the ball with Vincent! Though they’re not going as a couple, Oriana is just happy she can remain by his side. All seems to be going well for everyone until an incident with Yana and Azraq occurs. Yana must marry whoever defeats Azraq in a duel, but because Azraq is so strong, no one can best him! Or at least, that’s what everyone thought…

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The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom, Volume 4

This series has a very popular anime! I haven’t watched it yet, but I’m hoping to soon…

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After seeing her sister save the neighboring country of Parnacorta from a demonic invasion, Mia vows to take revenge on the man who betrayed Philia–the second prince, Julius. Meanwhile, Philia has an audience with the king of Parnacorta to request aid for her hometown, even if it once spurned her for being insufferably perfect. Bolstered by support for the first time in her life, Philia begins to hatch a secret plan that could reach all corners of the globe!

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Wolf’s Daughter: A Werewolf’s Tale, Volume 2

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As she prepares for her university entrance exams, Tsukina worries about her newly discovered nature as a werewolf, and how it makes her different from other people. To learn more about her kind, Hayate invites her to the winery run by his family. They’re all black wolves who believe in living alongside humanity, and Tsukina feels comfortable for the first time. But the peace doesn’t last. A mysterious white wolf starts fighting with Hayate over Tsukina!

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Loving Moon Dog, Volume 4

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Rikka relationship with Akira, a man who can become a dog, is changing. Rikka tries to ignore the shift, and when Akira kisses her goodnight, she pretends to be asleep. Full of feelings she can’t control, Rikka digs into Akira’s lineage, only to discover hidden secrets!

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Yen Press

Takahashi from the Bike Shop, Volume 3

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Love is in the air as Tomoko and Ryouhei’s feelings for each other grow ever deeper. But when Ryouhei witnesses Tomoko’s boss sexually harassing her in public, he immediately jumps into action and causes a scene! The resulting commotion stirs up trouble for Tomoko and nearly gets Ryouhei arrested, and now the two just can’t seem to see eye to eye. With such a huge rift forming between them…could this spell the end of their relationship?!

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D.N.Angel New Edition, Volume 1

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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…

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A Witch’s Life in Mongol, Volume 2

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Sitara spent her youth in the service of a scholarly household, where she was treated like family—the best life a slave like her could hope for in 13th century Iran. Then the Mongol invasions ripped it all away. Her home was burnt. Her beloved mistress was killed before her eyes. And she was dragged into the strange and unknown steppes… But Sitara adapts fast. Adopting her mistresses name, “Fatima,” she has used her education to become a vital asset in the Mongol court…where she bides her time for revenge. Has the hour come at last, now that Genghis Khan has died?

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Cross-Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie, Volume 7

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Double the trouble is not always twice as nice—Cecilia’s finding that out firsthand while attempting to conquer the Eins and Zwei routes simultaneously! She’s trying all the classics, like helping them when they’re getting bullied or making their favorite foods…but nothing’s working! However, failure is not an option! It’s woo them or death! And so, Cecilia buckles down to try, try again until she finally wins over their hearts…!

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Fruits Basket: The Complete Box Set

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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!

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Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet, Volume 11

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Fumi and Akatsuki, along with Isshin and Yoh, head out together for their first shrine visit of the new year. While ringing in the new year with one’s beloved is exciting, Fumi is in for a shock when she learns of Akatsuki’s tragic upbringing. Can she figure out a way to lift his spirits?

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Viz Media

Colette Decides to Die, Volume 5

This is my favourite series!🤍

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After some tough-love training by the entire Underworld, the otter apprentice Kotsume faces his final test! Can he recover his position as a servant of Poseidon? Later, a near kiss from Lord Hades leaves Colette in confusion!

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Skip・Beat, Volume 51

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Kyoko and the rest of the Japanese team are trying to settle into the Hollywood groove, but a promising start suddenly sours as their new American friends begin to distance themselves and the team falls victim to a series of “mishaps.” The hostility baffles Kyoko and the others, but for Ren it’s sadly familiar. Is his tragic past about to make a guest appearance on the new project?

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Prince Freya, Volume 12

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Freya and her band return to Tyr in time for Prince Edvard’s birthday celebrations, where Freya goes before the public to signal Edvard’s recovery from injury. Although the first day of festivities seems to go off without a hitch, a mysterious scheme is brewing in the shadowy corners of the capital, and the truth behind Edvard’s assassination draws closer to the light.

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Sakura, Saku, Volume 9

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After rejecting Haruki’s love confession, Saku tells herself it was the right thing to do, but Kotono disagrees and gives her some good advice. Will Saku find her path forward with Haruki?