Now that August is underway, we have plenty of great shoujo and josei releases to look forward to.
Week of August 6th
1) Chihayafuru, Vol. 45
Chihaya has lost game two of the Queen match, but all is not lost in her quest to become Queen.
2) Abe-Kun’s Got Me Now, Vol. 13
As they prepare for their last high school summer break, Akari and Abe are looking towards the future.
3) Life, Vol. 17
Trigger warning: This manga deals with heavy topics including, but not limited to, abuse and self-harm. Do not recommend for children under 16 or readers for whom such topics may be triggering.
When ill-intentioned students surround Minami, Katsumi unexpectedly helps by pulling the fire alarm.
4)Pupposites Attract, Vol. 1
Note: English sources have this new series listed under Josei.
Chiharu is a small but feisty woman, whereas her Rottweiler Tsuba-chan is a scaredy-cat. This owner and dog pairing are the polar opposites of the sturdy yet shy Kiyotaka and his outgoing Pomeranian, Monjuro. The chance encounters they share while walking their dogs may lead to something unexpected.
5) In The Name Of The Mermaid Princess, Vol. 3
Princess Mio searches for Yuri, but someone else finds him first. When the friends escape to another land, they learn that prejudice and discrimination are not limited to a country’s borders.
6) My Special One, Vol. 7
Kanato is trying harder than ever to win Emika’s affection when a potential romantic rival arrives on the scene.
7) Neighborhood Story, Vol. 3
Jealousy and romance take flight during a Summer typhoon at Mariko’s villa.
Week Of August 13th
1) Kaze Hikaru, Vol. 32
Sei and Soji’s feelings deepen, but someone also has feelings for Soji.
2) Gazing At The Star Next Door, Vol. 3
Chiaki feels she and Subaru are worlds apart when she sees him on the job. When Chiaki and Subaru are alone, Chiaki can’t help it when her heart skips a beat.
Week Of August 20th
1) My Girlfriend’s Child, Vol. 5
Some of the unexpected frustrations of pregnancy lead to an argument between Sachi and Takara. When rumors start swirling about her pregnancy, Sachi worries she might not be able to stay in school and graduate with her friends.
2) Cheeky Brat, Vol. 11
Yuki struggles with what it means to be a “good girlfriend” to Naruse and what type of relationship she’s meant to have with Hakamada-kun.
Honorary Mention
My Happy Marriage Vol. 7 (Light Novel)
Kiyoya is called away on urgent business the night before He and Miyo’s wedding ceremony. On the day of the ceremony, Miyo waits for him with the utmost faith.
Note: The light novel is listed as being for the female demographic, while the manga is listed as being within the shojo demographic.
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