At the San Diego Comic Con Yen Press announced a few new titles, including one highly anticipated shoujo series! Sadly, I wasn’t able to attend this year, but thankfully they let us know all the names of the upcoming releases on BlueSky. Let’s take a look at what we have to look forward to.
- Champignon Witch
- My First Love with You Again
- ImLookingForZombies: The Complete Omnibus
- Mane Mane Nichi Nichi: Baseball Manager Everyday
- Don’t Talk to Me
- Disenchantment Camera
- The Villainesses Are Unwavering
- The Deskmate Cat and the Love Novice
- Sharkmaid of the Shore
Champignon Witch
The original Japanese title for this one is: シャンピニオンの魔女. It is written by Higuchi Tachibana, the author of Gakuen Alice!
Official synopsis (Yen Press):
Deep within the depths of a forest resides a peculiar dark witch. Dwelling in an abode created by poisonous mushrooms, leaving toxic fungi in her wake and even exhaling noxious spores with every breath she takes, Luna lives a rather solitary existence.
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My First Love with You Again
The original Japanese title for this one is: 君を忘れる恋がしたい. It is written by Yuuki Haru.
Official synopsis (Yen Press):
When Shino saw Sena playing guitar in middle school, it was love at first sight—and then her first relationship, her first real boyfriend…and countless other firsts!
The Japanese synopsis gives a bit more insight on the story. “The two broke up due to a school transfer, and Shino eventually enters university with Sena still in her heart. They reunite now as young adults, but the pure Sena from middle school is gone!? A curse-like fated love.”
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ImLookingForZombies: The Complete Omnibus
The original Japanese title for this one is: #ゾンビさがしてます. It is written by Katsuwo.
Official synopsis (Yen Press):
Thirteen years ago, a mysterious illness infected 90 percent of humanity. Along with her friends, Haru and Natsu, Aki leaves her village for the world outside and its many wonders: lush nature, feats of human ingenuity…and zombies!!
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Mane Mane Nichi Nichi: Baseball Manager Everyday
The original Japanese title for this one is: マネマネにちにち. This series is written by Yamamoto Souichirou
Official synopsis (Yen Press):
Karina Ichinose became a team manager because she loves baseball. Yuki Himemiya became a team manager because her boyfriend was on the team. Akane Nagisa became a team manager because she’s popular!
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Don’t Talk to Me
The original Japanese title for this one is: ドントトークトゥミー. It is written by Gou Koujou
Official synopsis (Yen Press):
Thirtyish, gay, and too straitlaced for his own good, Yamada has never been great at finding romance. One evening, he turns to an app to get some loving, only for the shock of a lifetime to appear at his door: his hot coworker Takimiya.
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Disenchantment Camera
The original Japanese title for this one is: 幻滅カメラ. It was written by Iri Tomato.
Official synopsis (Yen Press):
Jigen Oohashi, age twenty-seven, is a self-styled photographer who’s fed up with all things romantic. Jigen attends his big sister Himeko’s wedding, where he meets Amélie Shirogane……and discovers she’s a serial home-wrecker.
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The Villainesses Are Unwavering
The original Japanese title for this one is: 悪役令嬢たちは揺るがない. It is written by Akabane Nina, Yatsuki Wakatsu, and Haruno Taku.
Official synopsis (Yen Press):
Aini Miccola, the illegitimate child of a countryside baron, is the talk of the Royal Academy. As she makes a name for herself, three others are gaining notoriety as the “villainesses” of the academy.
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The Deskmate Cat and the Love Novice
The original Japanese title for this one is: となりの猫と恋知らず. It is written by Akinoko
Official synopsis (Yen Press):
Minato Seno’s first semester of high school has barely begun when his homeroom teacher asks him for help. The favor? To take care of Nekozane-san, the girl who sits next to him—and sleeps at her desk through every class!
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Sharkmaid of the Shore
The original Japanese title for this one is: 渚のサーメイド. It is written by Teruya.
Official synopsis (Yen Press):
When Wataru’s parents passed away in a tragic accident, he found himself with no living relatives. Now, his resident maid, Kosame, is his only guardian. She’s been by Wataru’s side ever since he was young…but she’s not exactly human!
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