TOP MANGA OF THE MONTH

WHY DO YOU WANT… ...TO BECOME HUMAN? Rei Hitoma is a former teacher with a deep disdain for his fellow human beings. But after two years of unemployment, he’s ready for a change of pace. He takes a new job at a school in the mountains, hoping to live a slow, relaxing life surrounded by nature. But on his first day, he passes by a peculiar student...with animal ears?! Turns out, this is no ordinary school. It’s a place dedicated to helping demi-humans become full-fledged human beings!

"Maybe I've been waiting for such a moment for a long time!" While being estranged by his daughter and being blamed by his wife, middle-aged office worker Iwashita lived modestly in his own way. This was his norm at least until he met a girl, Shiina, who suddenly appeared one day in front of him. She approached Iwashita as a 'customer' for "a meal for 20,000 yen". A story of a small escape begins with a painful and dazzling 15-year-old girl seeking her own value and a 40-year-old middle-aged man struggling between reason and desire.

Tanahashi, a completely ordinary high-schooler, has a secret hobby: He dresses up in girls' clothing, and uploads pictures of himself to the internet as the net superstar Hikaru. Tanahashi just uses his secret activities to let off steam, but what will happen when he finds out Kino, his popular classmate, is Hikaru's biggest fan!? There are also several other stories on a variety of themes, from love-triangles to punishingly sadistic s**, in this manga by Kimiko Kobori!

This is my feelings for my unrequited love

Mikan, a young girl transported to a world of swords and magic, grows up to become a great mage who saves that world from crisis—only to be sent back to her hometown, Niigata. Having lost her magic and companions from the other world, Mikan becomes a shut-in. Her older brother Itsuki, who has waited ten long years for her return, does everything he can to show her the joys of this world and gently coax her outside—but will he succeed…?!

Sophia, the daughter of a marquis, was engaged to the second prince, Delm. Both of them worked at the Royal Institute of Magic Research, but Delm often pushed his work onto Sophia under the guise of their engagement. One day, Sophia invented a new type of magic, but Delm stole her research paper and registered the magic under his own name. When Sophia demanded her rights back, Delm refused and falsely accused her of lying about the theft. As a result, Delm was celebrated as a genius within the institute, while Sophia was ridiculed and labeled incompetent for failing to produce any results. Her reputation as a researcher was ruined, and her only cherished laboratory was taken away by Delm. To make matters worse, Delm declared their engagement annulled, stating, "Someone as incompetent as you isn't worthy of being my fiancée." Devastated, Sophia returned to her family estate, having lost everything. However, through a twist of fate, she became engaged to Leo Santorina, known as the "Ice Wolf Prime Minister" for his cold demeanor. Despite his reputation, Leo was kind-hearted but awkward in expressing himself. With his love and support, Sophia gradually succeeded as a researcher. Meanwhile, Delm's downfall began to unfold...

Although it was a political marriage, Ji-young truly loved Se-jun. But on their first anniversary trip, Se-jun shattered her face and threw her into the sea. When she barely regained consciousness, she had the face of a completely different person. Reborn with a new identity thanks to the man who saved her, Cha Eun-hyuk, Ji-young returns as Eun Seol-rin. Now, Seol-rin is determined to take revenge on everyone who took part in trying to kill her.

“Human child, you shall become my bride.” — Deep in the mountains, far from human settlements, there was a village where shrine maidens lived. In that village, twins were born into a shrine maiden family—one of them being Uika. In the village, which strictly adhered to ancient customs and was ruled by religious beliefs, it was absolutely forbidden for shrine maidens to interact with outsiders or show human emotions. However, Uika, who was supposed to be a shrine maiden, deeply loved her sister, who was chosen as a sacrifice to a dragon deity. When the time came for her sister to be offered, Uika, who could not bear to lose her, tried to defy the fate imposed on them. But the village labelled her an “unfilial child,” imposed harsh days upon her. Eventually, the time of the sacrifice came, a day when the death of a chosen maiden would calm the wrath of the god. Uika, who had been chosen in her sister’s place, prepared to accept that fate. When the dragon appeared with a thunderclap, Uika, now turned into a sorrowful and beautiful non-human being, left her final words directed by the flowers, like a fleeting bloom.

The high school girl Ayame's love of gothic lolita style is found out by Mizuno Hiro, a boy known as the school's biggest delinquent. Ayame fears that her hobby will become exposed at school, or suffer some other terrible consequence, but for some reason, Hiro invites her on a date instead. As they spend time together, Ayame begins to feel that he is not as bad as he is rumored to be.

Atsushi accepts an isekai proposal and gets transported into his favorite game as his favorite character, if he wins one level of the game he gets to make any wish and bring whatever he wishes back to the real world!

Return to Japari Park and the lovable world of Kemono Friends in this manga anthology! Kaban, Serval, and the rest of the Friends are having a wonderful time!

A gorgeously-illustrated, faithful manga adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ beloved classic! Set in the time just before Napoleon’s return to power, this adventurous tale follows the trials and tribulations of Edmond Dantès. After being unjustly imprisoned on the day of his wedding, Edmond devises a plan that leads to his escape, a hoard of treasure, and a new identity: the Count of Monte Cristo. A tale of courage, vengeance, romance and betrayal!

In a world where a person's Post is decided for them from birth, Torza holds the most powerful, the most punishing, and the most heroic of Posts--he is a Slayer. He sets off on a journey to gather strong companions for the sole purpose of defeating the twenty-third incarnation of the all-powerful Demon. However, there's a dark truth lurking behind the stories of the so-called heroic Slayers...

A forbidden love story between a sacrificial maiden and the crown prince! With the Crown Prince’s coming-of-age ceremony, a Peach Maiden is presented to him. These maidens—said to have been raised eating nothing but peaches—possess extraordinary beauty, and their blood, flesh, and very existence are believed to grant the Crown Prince strength and divine blessings. They are, quite literally, sacrifices for the glory of the nation. Zhare (扎熱), one such Peach Maiden, is given to Crown Prince Zujin (子晶), the youngest to ever ascend to the title. Eager to fulfill her duties and spend her first night with him, Zhare finds herself increasingly frustrated—because the Crown Prince refuses to lay a hand on her.

who works at the accessory shop "Mystica Obscura," has been recently troubled by insomnia and her relationship with her childhood friend and perfumer, Anhel. The day their relationship changed, Rabishia began having mysterious dreams — a forbidden fragrance that seduces with scent and touch.

I heard that Gu Jingyao has a 'white moonlight' living in his heart — a childhood sweetheart he grew up with. After many years, they finally reunite and even become a contract couple by a twist of fate... But it turns out it was all a misunderstanding. The 'white moonlight'... isn’t me?" A rumored villainess × scheming CEO.

A nimble old man, Sagami Shirabe, has reincarnated into a body of a young boy with overpowered ability. However, he has reincarnated into a poor noble family, with a violent mother. On top of that, he gets exiled from the territory at 13... so now he is stuck in a weird situation. ㅤ "If that's the case, how about I just explore this world?" or so he thought. ㅤ With his abilities and past knowledge, he starts his adventure!

Dongfang Mian awakens with no memories, his mind as blank as a white sheet of paper. He finds himself in a terrifying prison, then is immediately thrust into an otherworld filled with mysterious and frightening abilities. How will someone as blank as a white page learn, grow, become stronger, and unravel the secrets of both himself and this world…

I've come to marry the king, but I've fallen for the prince… When Violet is kidnapped in broad daylight by Javier, the prince of Monte Blanco, she learns that her father sold her to pay off his gambling debts. Now she must become a queen to save her father's fortune. Locked away in the extravagant palace and unable to meet the king for several days, she spends her time with Javier, who, feared by his country's citizens, is known as the Beast Prince. While learning about his culture and being escorted around the town, Violet learns Javier’s true kindness and his hidden weakness. Will she begin to fall for him?

Born into the prestigious Count Charlier family, known for producing saints, Estelle had very little magical power and was mockingly called nothing more than a “Saint in Looks Only.” To make matters worse, her stepsister steals the title of Saint from her, and Estelle is sent off to a remote region. On the journey there, she is murdered by someone, ending her “first life.” However, when Estelle opens her eyes, she finds herself back in the world a year earlier— and for some reason, her cold and distant fiancé, the Duke, is now whispering words of love to her!? Swept up by the overwhelmingly sweet true feelings of a duke who just can’t get enough of her, this is a heart-pounding romantic comedy you won’t be able to put down

Allow me to present this automaton maid, Mechanical Marie. He was a boy. She was a girl…Can it be any more obvious? Actually, he’s not just a boy—he’s Arthur Louis Zetes, heir to the mega-rich Zetes conglomerate and a guy who absolutely despises humans. And so the powers that be had the wonderfully sane idea of hiring martial arts prodigy Marie as a robot maid and bodyguard against those with nefarious intentions for quite a tidy sum. Which is cool and all, except they forgot to mention one teensy, tiny detail…This guy dotes on inanimate objects like Marie can’t believe, so now she’s not sure which will kill her first—the assassins or his affections?!

Under the glowing summer moon, bathed in pink, a high school girl’s magical double life begins. Wolha High School is known for its mystical forest, whispered to unite fated lovers. With just one month left until the grandest event of the year—the Summer Moon Festival— campus life is already brimming with pink-tinged anticipation.