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New on Shoujo Shelves – June 2017

June 11, 2017

Summer time! June means warmer weather here in the Northern hemisphere. Lots of pool-side reading to accomplish. Let’s see what’s coming out to read this month.

We’re getting a lot of new series from Seven Seas this month – Beasts of Abigaile, Otome Mania!!, The High School Life of a Fudanshi, and Red Riding Hood and the Big Sad Wolf. Not sure which one I want to read most. A ton of more digital volumes from Kodansha coming out, and oooh, we’re finally getting the new restart of Finder! Let’s see what other series are continuing in the month of May:

Editor’s Note: If you come to this list and find something that’s not classified as shoujo, that’s because there are fewer and fewer titles that are strictly shoujo. We are trying to highlight new titles that girls or shoujo fans would be interested in knowing about.

Kodansha Digital

Ace of the Diamond, vol. 4

Eijun Sawamura had his heart set on the middle-school national baseball championships. But his team is eliminated thanks to a wild pitch thrown by Eijun himself. He’s planning to go to high school with his teammates and try again next year when he’s scouted by the famous Seido High School Baseball team. When he goes for a campus visit, he finds himself on the receiving end of a baptism by fire! His experience forming a battery with up-and-coming catcher Miyuki rekindles his passion for baseball!!

Story and art by Yuji Terajima.

Release Date: 6/13/17

After Hours, vol. 1 **New Series**

The club is hopping and Emi isn’t…so she ends up hiding in a corner after her friend ditches her to flirt with a guy! Emi figures the night is a bust, but then someone amazing comes to her rescue. Kei is a DJ, and her effortless self-confidence captivates Emi. Is this just a wonderful night out or the start of the rest of her life?

Story and art by Yuhta Nishio.

Release Date: 6/13/17

Beasts of Abigaile, vol. 1 **New Series**

Tsukishiro Nina has just arrived in the beautiful country of Ruberia, and its charming denizens and lush scenery are like a fairy tale come true. That is until she’s beset by a mysterious young man with a steely gaze and furry wolf ears—who promptly bites her! Nina finds herself turning into one of these beasts of legend, and whisked away to the prison of Abigaile where all their kind are sent. Nina must keep her wits about her if she’s to learn the secrets of this magical world where everyone either makes her blood boil or her young heart race!

Story and art by Aoki Spica.

Release Date: 6/27/17

Bloody Mary, vol. 7

At the Sakuraba Estate, Maria and Shin discover the estate has been attacked by vampires. Meanwhile, hoping to rouse the immortal Yzak from his coma, Mary imbibes his blood, but the exorcist does not awaken. Weak and unstable, Mary stumbles back to find Maria but suffers from a bout of amnesia that leaves Maria shaken.

Release Date: 6/6/17

Captive Hearts of Oz, vol. 2

Follow the Yellow Brick Road… into Darkness!

Shadows are swallowing Oz! But there’s safety in numbers, so Dorothy proposes that they all travel together as they set off into the perilous Forest of the Kalidahs. All the while, Dorothy is plagued by strange dreams and finds her heart fluttering whenever Zero is near – though he still remains an enigma. Despite all the mystery, however, there’s one thing she -and her friends- know: they’re headed for Emerald City…together!

Story and art by Mamenosuke Fujimaru and story development by Ryo Maryua

Release Date: 6/6/17

Kodansha Digital

Chihayafuru, vol. 3

Chihaya and Taichi make a vow to one another, believing that it will allow them to meet Arata once again: we’ll get stronger, and then we’ll wait for him. They soon find themselves with new friends, drawn to their passion, and together, they make the Mizusawa High School Karuta Club a reality! In order to make it to the national tournament’s team competition, they first enter the Tokyo qualifiers. Will they be able to make it through this tournament teeming with veteran schools? Watch as the team shows the strength of their devotion to competitive karuta in volume 3 of Chihayafuru!

Story and art by Yuki Suetsugu.

Release Date: 6/13/17

Don’t Be Cruel Plus, vol. 1

Playboy Maya catches studious Nemugasa cheating on a test and to ensure his silence blackmails him into doing whatever Maya wants!

This Don’t Be Cruel volume is a collection of the best side and short stories the series has to offer!

Maya and Nemugasa’s relationship had a rocky start. Maya, the playboy slacker, and Nemugasa, the diligent student, have two very different personalities and live two very different lives. These differences have led to more than one crazy misunderstanding between them. Their relationship certainly is a rough one, but it makes the good times that much sweeter.

Story and art by Yonezou Nekota.

Release Date: 6/13/17

Kodansha Digital

Drowning Love, vol. 2

The ultimate exception in every situation, the one miles ahead of everyone else, the unstoppable overwhelming Kou-chan. Unable to bear living in his shadow, Natsume finally comes to a decision: “Maybe I don’t want catch up to him … maybe I just want to have him.” The second volume in the turbulent tale of preteens on the brink of self-destruction, masterfully brought to life by George Asakura!

Story and art by George Asakura.

Release Date: 6/06/17

Everyone’s Getting Married, vol. 5

Successful career woman Asuka Takanashi has an old-fashioned dream of getting married and becoming a housewife, but popular TV newscaster Ryu Nanami would rather die than ever get married. Akito Kamiya has found out Ryu has been dating Asuka away from the public eye, but he hasn’t given up his pursuit of her. Ryu means to keep Kamiya in check, but instead a direct confrontation erupts between the two of them!

Story and art by Izumi Miyazono.

Release Date: 6/06/17

Finder: Target in Sight Deluxe Edition, vol. 1 **Rescue New Release**

Pain and pleasure collide when a sophisticated underworld boss crosses paths with a naive photographer hell-bent on bringing him down!

This deluxe edition includes never-before-released material as well as a double-sided color insert and special cover treatment! Photographer Takaba Akihito takes on a risky assignment trying to document the illegal activities of the Japanese underworld. When he captures its leader—the handsome, enigmatic Asami Ryuichi—in the crosshairs of his viewfinder, Takaba’s world is changed forever.

Freelance photographer Akihito Takaba is captured by the very subject he’s been stalking in his viewfinder—the handsome and enigmatic crime lord Asami Ryuichi! The older man ravages him, both body and mind. Does this mean the end for the naive photographer, or will he live to shoot another day?

Story and art by Ayano Yamane.

Release Date: 6/13/17

Haikyu!!, vol. 12

Thanks to their practice games with Tokyo’s powerhouse teams, Karasuno now has a whole new arsenal of weapons at their disposal. Hinata and Kageyama’s new quick set is also starting to come together! When the Spring Tournament preliminaries begin, Karasuno has high hopes of turning all their past frustrations and losses into victories!

Story and art by Haruichi Furudate.

Release Date: 6/06/17

The High School Life of a Fudanshi, vol. 1 **New Series**

Ryo Sakaguchi has a deep, dark secret: he’s a fudanshi a boy obsessed with BL. While he has trouble understanding how others don’t find the same bliss he does from his unusual hobbies, that doesn’t make it any easier for Ryo to buy his precious manga from the “girls” section of the store, or any simpler explaining the world of boys’ love, shipping wars, and doujinshi circles to his best friend Nakamura. Will Ryo find other fanboys to share his hobby with, or is he doomed to sit alone on his throne of BL romance?

Story and art by Michinoku Atami.

Release Date: 5/30/17 – wasn’t listed early last month

Kamisama Kiss, vol. 24

With Akura-oh’s spirit no longer available to resurrect his body, Yatori has decided the next best thing is to take control of his idol himself! Tomoe has mixed feelings about Akura-oh, but he absolutely won’t let a horrible creature like Yatori have his friend’s body. But what if the only solution is for Tomoe to inhabit Akura-oh himself?!

Story and art by Julietta Suzuki.

Release Date: 6/06/17

Kodansha Digital

Kasane, vol. 1 **New Series**

Kasane’s face is so hideous, you couldn’t bear to look twice at her—and her ugliness has forced her to walk a harsh path in life. But her mother left her something: a tube of lipstick. The power of this lipstick will change everything about her downtrodden life.

Story and art by Daruma Matsura.

Release Date: 5/30/17 – wasn’t listed earlier last month

Kiss Him, Not Me, vol. 11

Kae continues to turn heads even though she fantasizes about her male classmates making out with each other! She’d rather watch them watch each other! The story continues in this latest volume.

Story and art by JUNKO.

Release Date: 6/20/17

Kuroko’s Basketball, vol. 11-12, Omnibus 6

It’s time for the Winter Cup Qualifiers League, starting with Seirin versus Shutoku! Shutoku and its star player Midorima are back for revenge. During the game, Seirin faces an uphill battle, until Kuroko’s new move helps to cut into the deficit. But will it be enough to defeat Shutoku?!

Story and art by Tadatoshi Fujimaki.

Release Date: 6/06/17

My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness

The candid tell-all of a young woman’s struggles with depression and sexuality that has taken the internet by storm!

My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness is an honest and heartfelt look at one young woman’s exploration of her sexuality, mental well-being, and growing up in our modern age. Told using expressive artwork that invokes both laughter and tears, this moving and highly entertaining single volume depicts not only the artist’s burgeoning sexuality, but many other personal aspects of her life that will resonate with readers.

Story and art by Kabi Nagata.

Release Date: 6/06/17

Kodansha Digital

Nodame Cantabile, vols. 20-25

Kodansha is flooding us with several volumes of Nodame that started coming out on May 30th. This June we’ll get 21-25. This is digital only but continues past where print editions from Del Rey stopped back in 2009.

It’s competition time, and Tanya struggles on, while Kiyora continues her steady advance. But what about Nodame, who watches on? It’s the second round of the preliminaries at the Cantona International Music Competition. A string of solid performances take Kiyora on her way to the finals, but will Tanya be able to show what she’s really made of on stage? Meanwhile, when Nodame spectates at the competition, she encounters the piece she knows was meant for her. She dreams of playing this Ravel concerto with Chiaki one day, but a cruel coincidence awaits her …

Story and art by Tomoko Ninomiya.

Release Date: 5/30/17 – 6/27/17

Otome Mania!!, vol. 1 **New Series**

Yuzumi Otome is a master gamer and game creator, and has finally landed her dream job in an otome game company. Now, she will do whatever it takes to conquer the industry. But is success worth it? Will it truly bring Yuzumi happiness? Or will she spend her days wallowing in anger and anxiety? What must Yuzumi do to release a successful game?!

Story and art by Yurino Tsukigase.

Release Date: 6/20/17

Princess Jellyfish, vol. 9-10, Omnibus 5

Tsukimi Kurashita has taken refuge with other geek girls at Amamizukan and her journey has begun. Tsukimi is learning what it takes to become a fashion designer and entrepreneur – something she never saw herself doing before! Where has this path led her now?

Story and art by Akiko Higashimura.

Release Date: 6/20/17

Red Riding Hood and the Big Sad Wolf, vol. 1 **New Series**

Once upon a time there lived a kind, sensitive Wolf. He loved the warm sun, the beautiful flowers, and the song of the birds. But one day the Wolf encountered a girl in a red hood. She delighted in making the Wolf cry, and immediately fell in love with his sorrowful face. Now she brings her colorful friends to torment him every day! What is the story behind all the strange characters populating the deep dark wood, and what is a big, sad wolf to do?

Story and art by Hachijou Shin.

Release Date: 6/13/17

So Cute It Hurts!!, vol. 13

Having a long-distance relationship isn’t the easiest thing for Megumu and Aoi, but after a romantic evening and a standoff with her parents, their relationship is stronger than ever. And now that Mitsuru finally has a life goal (beat Azusa’s other fiancé in the national mock exams and win her hand), he’s pouring all his fierce energy into securing their future. But despite how rosy their lives look, the twins are having ominous dreams. Are the nightmares just a symptom of stress, or is something more prophetic going on…?

Story and art by Go Ikeyamada.

Release Date: 6/06/17

Yona of the Dawn, vol. 6

Yona finally meets Jaeha, the Green Dragon. Unfortunately, Jaeha has no desire to follow her on her quest! Yona offers to help Jaeha and his fellow pirates, so Captain Gi-Gan challenges her with a perilous quest to test her courage. Will Yona be able to pick the Senju Herbs from the steep cliff face of the Misty Cape?

Story and art by Mizuho Kusanagi.

Release Date: 6/06/17

Your Name, vol. 1 **New Series**

Based on the hit animated film! Mitsuha, a high school girl from a town deep in the mountains, dreams of an unfamiliar life in Tokyo. Taki, a high school boy from Tokyo, dreams that he is a girl living in the mountains. As the two change places in their dreams, their encounter sets a miraculous story into motion.

Story by Makoto Shinkai and art by Ranmaru Kotone.

Release Date: 6/20/17

What titles have you been buying this month?

2 Comments

I’m so glad to get all these titles but it sucks that some of them are digital only 🙁

LeafyDream Jul 01, 2017
Really great to see so many new series! Definitely bulked up the wishlists! XD

Jacs Jun 11, 2017