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Pick of the Week: Sifting Through Large Piles

SEAN: There's a pile of stuff, but not too many titles that really leap out and grab me (aside from Medalist, of course). I've heard good buzz about…

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Earl and Fairy: A Cursed Diamond Imbued with Love

By Mizue Tani and Asako Takaboshi. Released in Japan as “Hakushaku to Yōsei” by Shueisha Cobalt Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Heart. Translated by Alexandra Owen-Burns.…

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I’m in Love with the Villainess: She’s So Cheeky for a Commoner, Vol. 2

y Inori and Hanagata. Released in Japan as “Heimin no Kuse ni Namaikina!” by GL Bunko. Released in North America by Seven Seas. Translated by Kevin Ishizaka.. This…

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Bocchi the Rock!, Vol. 2 | By Aki Hamazi | Yen Press - I did not realize that the Bocchi anime only adapted about 1.5 volumes, so the…

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The Evil Queen’s Beautiful Principles, Vol. 1

By Reia and Haduki Futaba. Released in Japan as “Akutoku Joo no Kokoroe” by Kadokawa Books. Released in North America by Airship. Translated by Gigi Li. Adapted by…

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The Otome Heroine’s Fight for Survival, Vol. 1

By Harunori Biyori and Hitaki Yuu. Released in Japan as “Otome Game no Heroine de Saikyō Survival” by TO Books. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated…

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Manga the Week of 3/20/24

SEAN: ALERT! ALERT! YEN PRESS HAS BREACHED THE CONTAINMENT SHIELD! AWOOGAH! AWOOGAH! ABANDON SHIP! ASH: It's happening! ANNA: I'm going to run off and take cover! SEAN: Yen…

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Management of a Novice Alchemist, Vol. 1

By Mizuho Itsuki and fuumi. Released in Japan as “Shinmai Renkinjutsushi no Tenpo Keiei” by Fujimi Fantasia Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Sean…

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My Stepmom’s Daughter Is My Ex: “Within Arm’s Reach”

By Kyosuke Kamishiro and TakayaKi. Released in Japan as “Mamahaha no Tsurego ga Motokano datta” by Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by…

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Pick of the Week: Galaxies, Alchemists, and Numbers

MICHELLE: I really enjoyed *Sweetness & Lightning* and have been meaning to check out *A Galaxy Next Door* since its debut. And now it's ending, so I had…

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Fake Saint of the Year: You Wanted the Perfect Saint? Too Bad!, Vol. 4

By kabedondaikou and Yunohito. Released in Japan as “Risō no Seijo? Zannen, Nise Seijo Deshita! Kuso of the Year to Yobareta Akuyaku ni Tensei Shitanda ga” by Kadokawa…

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A Late-Start Tamer’s Laid-Back Life, Vol. 9

By Yuu Tanaka and Nardack. Released in Japan as “Deokure Tamer no Sono Higurashi” by GC Novels. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by A.M. Cola.…

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Manga the Week of 3/13/24

SEAN: Middlemarch, and no manga adapting George Eliot. Alas. MICHELLE: That would be interesting! ASH: Surely, this must exist somewhere already, right? ANNA: I may be more curious…

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From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman: My Hotshot Disciples Are All Grown Up Now, and They Won’t Leave Me Alone, Vol. 2

By Shigeru Sagazaki and Tetsuhiro Nabeshima. Released in Japan as “Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru: Tada no Inaka no Kenjutsu Shihan Datta noni, Taisei Shita Deshitachi ga…

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Taking My Reincarnation One Step at a Time: No One Told Me There Would Be Monsters!, Vol. 4

By KAYA and Naru. Released in Japan as “Tensei Shōjo wa Mazu Ippo kara Hajimetai: Mamono ga Iru toka Kiitenai!” by MF Books. Released in North America by…

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Pick of the Week: Medalist Medalist Medalist

SEAN: Medalist, it's Medalist, you will read Medalist, go on, get it in print AND digital, look, the logo is slightly different, read Medalist. MICHELLE: I feel this…

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Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter: Illusions of History

By Riku Nanano and cura. Released in Japan as “Koujo Denka no Kateikyoushi” by Fujimi Fantasia Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by William Varteresian.…

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Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town, Vol. 14

By Toshio Satou and Nao Watanuki. Released in Japan as “Tatoeba Last Dungeon Mae no Mura no Shonen ga Joban no Machi de Kurasu Youna Monogatari” by GA…

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Manga the Week of 3/6/24

SEAN: It's March, and... LOOK OUT! LION! We start off with Viz Media, which has no debuts. But we get Black Clover 34, Blade of the Moon Princess…

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My Happy Marriage, Vol. 6

By Akumi Agitogi and Tsukiho Tsukioka. Released in Japan as “Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon” by Fujimi L Bunko. Released in North America Yen On. Translated by David…

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I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level, Vol. 14

By Kisetsu Morita and Benio. Released in Japan as “Slime Taoshite 300 Nen, Shiranai Uchi ni Level MAX ni Nattemashita” by GA Novels. Released in North America by…

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Blue Box, Vol. 8 | By Kouji Miura | Viz Media - After a couple of volumes that have been heavy on the sports, it makes sense that…

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Pick of the Week: Historical and Horror

KATE: This week's list has several tempting titles! In particular, I'm curious about two debuts: Nude Model and Other Stories and The Blue Wolves of Mibu, both of…

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Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I’m Not the Demon Lord, Vol. 4

By Satori Tanabata and Tea. Released in Japan as “Akuyaku Reijō Level 99: Watashi wa Ura Boss Desu ga Maō dewa Arimasen” by Kadokawa Books. Released in North…

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The Condemned Villainess Goes Back in Time and Aims to Become the Ultimate Villain, Vol. 1

By Bakufu Narayama and Ebisushi. Released in Japan as “Danzaisareta Akuyaku Reijō wa, Gyakkō-shite Kanpekina Akujo o Mezasu” by TO Books. Released in North America by Airship. Translated…

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You Are My Regret, Vol. 1

By Shimesaba and Ui Shigure. Released in Japan as “Kimi wa Boku no Regret” by Dash X Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Andria…

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The Kept Man of the Princess Knight, Vol. 1

By Toru Shirogane and Saki Mashima. Released in Japan as “Himekishi-sama no Himo” by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Stephen Paul. This…

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Manga the Week of 2/28/24

SEAN: Please close the door behind February as you exit. ASH: How is the shortest month not already over? SEAN: Airship starts us off with a print version…

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Miss Savage Fang: The Strongest Mercenary in History Is Reincarnated As an Unstoppable Noblewoman, Vol. 1

By Kakkaku Akashi and Kayahara. Released in Japan as “Savage Fang Ojō-sama: Shijō Saikyō no Yōhei wa Shijō Saikyō no Bōgyaku Reijō to natte Futatabime no Sekai o…

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Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Astrea Record, Vol. 1

By Fujino Omori and Kakage. Released in Japan as “Astrea Record Dungeon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatte Iru Darou ka?” by GA Bunko. Released in North…

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BLADE & BASTARD: Return of the Hrathnir

By Kumo Kagyu and so-bin. Released in Japan as “Blade & Bastard” by Dre Novels. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Sean McCann. One of…

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Pick of the Week: Final Volumes and Ongoing Ones

SEAN: I didn't realize till I was writing up Manga the Week of post that Ako and Bambi is from the creator of Horimiya. That definitely pushes it…

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The Oblivious Saint Can’t Contain Her Power: Forget My Sister! Turns Out I Was the Real Saint All Along!, Vol. 1

By Almond and Yoshiro Ambe. Released in Japan as “Mujikaku Seijo wa Kyō mo Muishiki ni Chikara o Tare Nagasu: Imadai no Seijo wa Anede wa Naku, Imōto…

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The Manga Review: The Interview

As part of a broader conversation about the state of the comics industry, ICv2 just wrapped up a week of interviews with major figures in North American manga…

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Manga the Week of 2/21/24

SEAN: Forget it, Jake. It's Yen Press week. Yen On has a number of debuts. First up is Astrea Record: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up…

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Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden, Vol. 1

By Umikaze Minamino and Kochimo. Released in Japan as “Kyōran Reijō Nia Liston: Byōjaku Reijō ni Tenseishita Kami-goroshi no Bujin no Kareinaru Musō Roku” by HJ Bunko. Released…

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Loner Life in Another World, Vol. 8

By Shoji Goji and Saku Enomaru. Released in Japan as “Hitoribocchi no Isekai Kouryaku” by Overlap Bunko. Released in North America by Airship. Translated by Eric Margolis. Adapted…

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Pick of the Week: Valentine Manga

MICHELLE: There are several interesting releases this week about boys in love. I honestly kind of wish I could pick Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben, because a…

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Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Vol. 17

By Kumanano and 029. Released in Japan by PASH! Books. Released in North America by Airship. Translated by Jan Cash & Vincent Castaneda. Adapted by Lorin Christie. We…

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The Manga Review: Stacy’s Mom

It's crowdsourcing time! Last year, I asked readers to share which manga podcasts they liked best. I compiled everyone's suggestions and created a podcast directory at The Manga…

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RVing My Way into Exile with My Beloved Cat: This Villainess Is Trippin’, Vol. 1

By Punichan and Canarinu. Released in Japan as “Akuyaku Reijō wa Camping Car de Tabi ni Deru: Aibyō to Mankitsu Suru Self Kokugai Tsuihō ” by DRE Novels.…

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The Exiled Noble Rises as the Holy King: Befriending Fluffy Beasts and a Holy Maiden with My Ultimate Cheat Skill!, Vol. 1

By Yu Okano and TAPIOCA. Released in Japan as “Tsuihō Kizoku wa Saikyō Skill “Seiō” de Henkyō kara Nariagaru: Haikyōsha ni Nintei Sareta Ore da kedo Cheat Skill…

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Manga the Week of 2/14/24

SEAN: Manga readers, will you be our valentine? We start with Airship, which has Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling 6 in early digital. Amazon lists Denpa Books having…

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My Next Life As a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!, Vol. 12

By Satoru Yamaguchi and Nami Hidaka. Released in Japan as “Otome Game no Hametsu Flag Shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei Shite Shimatta…” by Ichijinsha Bunko Iris. Released…

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Invaders of the Rokujouma!?, Vol. 43

By Takehaya and Poco. Released in Japan as “Rokujouma no Shinryakusha!?” by HJ Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Warnis. (This talks about the…

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Pick of the Week: We Know What We Like

SEAN: There's a lot going on this week. Lots of great shoujo, some josei from Tokyopop (Stu's left, it's OK to buy them again), but I am who…

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Making Jam in the Woods: My Relaxing Life Starts in Another World, Vol. 2

By Kosuzu Kobato and Yuichi Murakami. Released in Japan as “Mori no Hotori de Jam wo Niru: Isekai de Hajimeru Slow Life” by Kadokawa Books. Released in North…

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The Abandoned Heiress Gets Rich with Alchemy and Scores an Enemy General!, Vol. 2

By Miyako Tsukahara and Satsuki Sheena. Released in Japan as “Suterare Reijō wa Renkinjutsu-shi ni Narimashita. Kaseida Okane de moto Tekikoku no Shō o Kōnyū Shimasu” by PASH!…

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Looks Are All You Need: Tatsuki’s Breakbeats

By Ghost Mikawa and necomi. Released in Japan as “Kao Sae Yokereba Ii Kyōshitsu” by Fujimi Fantasia Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Evie…

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Bakemonogatari, Vol. 20 | By NISIOISIN and Oh!Great | Kodansha Manga - This continues to take all the remaining arcs that Oh!Great wasn't going to have time to…

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