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New on Shoujo Shelves – November 2016

It’s already November. Time to break out the Turkeys, apparently.  If you want to read about your favorite shoujo manga turkeys, then here’s what coming out on shelves in November. We have Twinkle Stars by Natuski Takaya debuting this month. Shuriken and Pleats by Hino is ending. In case you missed it, we’ll be getting her Vampire Knight: Memories series next year. Let’s see what other shoujo and josei manga are continuing in the month of November:


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Fruits Basket Collector’s Edition, vol. 7

Yuki confronts his future at a parent-teacher conference, alongside his mother, who already has his life after high school all mapped out. To make matters worse, when Yuki recalls buried memories, he becomes speechless! Meanwhile, Tohru pays a visit to the Sohma compound in order to confirm whether Kureno Sohma is really the same man with whom her best friend, Uo-chan, is in love!

Love isn’t in the air for Isuzu and Hatsuharu, however, as the two have broken up. Desperately in search of something, Isuzu visits Shigure’s house as if driven there but collapses upon arrival. A shocked Tohru happens to be on the scene, but all she can do is comfort Isuzu in her pain. But Isuzu seems to know all about Tohru fighting the Sohma curse on her own.

Story and art by Natsuki Takaya.

Release Date: 11/22/16



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Maid-sama, vol. 6

Misaki and Takumi go on a double date with Sakura and Kuga to the hot springs! Meanwhile, Misaki is still shaken up after learning about Takumi’s past. So what kinds of challenges await her when she unearths even more information about his family?

Maid-sama! 2-in-1 Edition volume 6 collects volumes 11-12 in omnibus format.

Story and art by Hiro Fujiwara.

Release Date: 11/01/16



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Missions of Love, vol. 13

At the end of the last mission, Yukina finally committed to Akira as her boyfriend, hurting her relationship with Shigure. She’s still reeling from her upsetting apology call to Shigure, but the popularity of her novel is surging after the added drama! And now that Shigure’s unpredictable brother, Hisame, is here to stay, the love missions are going to get even more dangerous.

Includes special extras after the story!

Story and art by Ema Toyama.

Release Date: 11/1/16



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The Nightmare Before Christmas, Hardcover

Manga publishing pioneer TOKYOPOP brings you a special limited-edition gorgeous hardcover manga based on the classic Halloween masterpiece Disney’s Tim Burton Nightmare Before Christmas.

Art by Jun Asuga.

Release Date: Moved to 11/23/16




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Oresama Teacher, vol. 21

Mafuyu is the no-nonsense, take-charge and hard-hitting leader of her high school gang. But when she gets expelled for being a delinquent, her mother, fed up with her daughter’s wayward ways, sends Mafuyu to an isolated school far off in the country.

Story and art by Izumi Tsubaki.

Release Date: 11/01/16



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The Prince In His Dark Days, vol. 2

Atsuko has met Itaru, the heir to a wealthy family, who happens to look exactly like her. Itaru hatched a plan: Atsuko will live his tedious public life for him in the latest volume of The Prince in His Dark Days.

Story and art by Hiko Yamanaka.

Release Date: 11/22/16

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Princess Jellyfish, Omni 3

Tsukimi Kurashita has loved jellyfish from a young age. She resides in Amamizukan, a fangirl only-dorm. One evening, at the local pet store, Tsukimi sees a lovely jellyfish in danger! Thankfully, a beautiful woman comes to the rescue. They go back to Amamizukan together, but this “woman”…is actually a man!

Story and art by Akiko Higashimura.

Release Date: Moved to 11/08/16




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Requiem of the Rose King, vol. 5

Chaos reigns over the houses of both York and Lancaster as they grapple for the throne. No sooner does the advantage seem to favor one over the other than the tide abruptly turns. And once again, it is Richard who must bear the brunt of another vicious sea change.

Story and art by Aya Kanno.

Release Date: 11/08/16


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Shuriken and Pleats, vol. 2  **Final Volume**

With her final mission as a ninja fulfilled, Mikage strives to lead the life of a normal high school girl. But the shadows of her former colleagues threaten to mar the peaceful skies. Mikage encounters someone she thought she’d never see again…

Story and art by Hino Matsuri.

Release Date: 10/5/16



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Sweetness & Lightning, vol. 3

Having lost his wife, math teacher Kouhei Inuzuka is doing his best to raise his young daughter Tsumugi as a single father. Chance brings his little family and one of his students, Kotori Iida, together for homemade adventures and with three cooks in the kitchen, it’s no wonder this dinner table drama is so delicious. The culinary creations continue in Volume 3 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: 11/29/16



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Ten Count, vol. 2

Shirotani begins opening his heart to Kurose, until the counselor suddenly tells him that their sessions are over. Shocked, Shirotani withdraws into his home, refusing to come out. Out of the blue, Kurose texts him and asks to see him. What will Shirotani do when he finds out the secret Kurose has been hiding from him this whole time?

Story and art by Rihito Takari.

Release Date: 11/08/16



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That Wolf-Boy Is Mine!, vol. 2

Komugi’s family has just moved to Hokkaido, and that means she has to start at a new high school. At least one boy seems to think she “smells good,” but at the end of her first day she discovers that boy is a werewolf! And he’s not the only one at this strange school who has a hairy secret…

Story and art by Yoko Nogiri.

Release Date: Moved to 11/1/16



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Twinkle Stars, vol. 1  **New Series**

Sakuya Shiina lives with Kanade, her male cousin and foster parent. In times of pain and sadness, she’s always taken comfort in looking up at the stars. One day, a mysterious boy suddenly shows up at Sakuya’s house on her birthday. He leaves her with kind words, but she has no idea who he is!

She discovers later that the new boy in her class is Chihiro Aoi, none other than the strange boy who dropped in on her! Sakuya is shaken up by Chihiro’s sudden but permanent appearance, while he treats her coldly. Things remain awkward between them until an incident at the club information session! In the end, will it bring them closer together or will the feelings between these lone stars remain forever in the dark?

Story by and art by Natsuki Takaya.

Release Date: 11/22/16


 

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What Did You Eat Yesterday?, vol. 11

A hard-working middle-aged gay couple in Tokyo come to enjoy the finer moments of life through food. After long days at work, either in the law firm or the hair salon, Shiro and Kenji will always have down time together by the dinner table. The duo continue to discuss their troubles, hash out their feelings and enjoy delicately prepared home cooked meals in Volume 11 of What Did You Eat Yesterday?

Story and art by Fumi Yoshinaga.

Release Date: 11/29/16



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Welcome to the Ballroom, vol. 2

Fujita has taken his first steps into the high-octane world of competitive dance!

Story and art by Tomo Takeuchi.

Release Date: 11/29/16


 

I’ve already gotten my books for this month. Have you read Ten Count, yet? If not and you like BL, you definitely need to give it a try. Also an enjoyable surprise was the first volume of Welcome to the Ballroom. I’m thrilled to be getting volume 2 already, and I’ll be reviewing that one soon. I almost added Haikyuu to the list, but it’s technically not shoujo, so I left it off. What do you think?

Quick poll – Do you want me to include the sports manga every month? Let me know in the comments.

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