Julianna Jun 20, 2017
Honest, intelligent news and reviews for manga romantics
May – time for school to be finishing up and even some days off. Looks like some good books will be out this month for that free time. Let’s see what is new on shelves for May.
We’re getting a new series from Seven Seas this month – Dreamin’ Sun – by Ichigo Takano, the same mangaka that wrote Orange. More digital volumes from Kodansha, and oooh, another volume of Ten Count. Let’s see what other series are continuing in the month of May:
Story and art by Yuji Terajima.
Release Date: 5/02/17
Story and art by Ryoko Fukuyama.
Release Date: 5/02/17
Release Date: 5/2/17
Story and art by Taamo.
Release Date: 5/23/17
Story and art by Canno.
Release Date: 5/23/17
Misaki continues to realize just how different her and Usui’s family backgrounds are after witnessing a huge party thrown for Usui’s birthday… And later, a mysterious newcomer appears at Maid Latte—someone who stirs up a lot of mixed emotions in Misaki! Maid-sama! 2-in-1 Edition Manga Volume 8 collects volumes 15 and 16 .
Story and art by Hiro Fujiwara.
Release Date: 5/02/17
Is there love in the air, or has everyone just gone plain loony?!
Has Chiyo’s affection for her brusque shoujo manga-ka beloved finally soured?! She’s suddenly extorting Nozaki…and plotting his destruction in the tournament ball game…! The absurdity doesn’t end there, as Wakamatsu confesses his love to Seo, the person he dislikes most…! Even Yukari starts an “adult” relationship with hilarious consequences…! Is no one safe from the crazy going around?!
Story and art by Izumi Tsubaki.
Release Date: 5/23/17
Have Yukina’s missions finally provided an opportunity for her to fall in love!? With her relationship with Shigure hurting what’s in store for Yukina next? The story continues in this latest volume.
Story by Ema Toyama.
Release Date: Moved to 5/23/17 (Maybe we”ll get it this month)
Takeo Goda is a giant guy with a giant heart. Too bad the girls don’t want him! (They want his good-looking best friend, Sunakawa.) Used to being on the sidelines, Takeo simply stands tall and accepts his fate. But one day when he saves a girl named Yamato from a harasser on the train, his (love!) life suddenly takes an incredible turn!
Story by Kazune Kawahara and art by Aruko.
Release Date: 5/2/17
The culinary creations and heartwarming story continues in Volume 6 of Sweetness and Lightning where each chapter ends with a recipe that includes detailed illustrated advice on executing modern Japanese cuisine.
Story and art by Gido Amagakure.
Release Date: 5/30/17
At the mercy of Kurose’s hands and words, Shirotani finally hears the full reason Kurose fell in love with him. The truth is such a surprise that Shirotani runs away from him in shock, and it isn’t long before his body starts aching for Kurose’s touch, causing Shirotani to soothe his own desire. But in doing so, he scares up memories of the traumatic event at the core of his compulsion.
Story and art by Rihito Takarai.
Release Date: 5/9/17
“What if I had done this … ” “What if things had been different … ”
After wasting so much time spinning hypotheticals at their What-If Girls’ nights out, the girls realize they’ve ended up thirty-something women at one of life’s critical junctures. One-night stands? Being the other woman? Even when they do find romance, it’s not like it was when they were in their twenties …
Story and art by Akiko Higashimura.
Release Date: 5/9/17
Fujita has immersed himself into the high-octane world of competitive dance! The story continues in Welcome to the Ballroom Volume 5.
Story and art by Tomo Takeuchi.
Release Date: 5/23/17
There is a mistake on your list. For Tokyo Tarareba Girls, vol. 3 you have the wrong information. Also what about volume 5 for Everyone’s Getting Married by Izumi Miyazono? It is released on May 6. Can’t wait to buy Dreamin’ Sun later this month.
This list is awesome! Do you have any recommendations for a 13 year old hopeless romantic?