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Newest Series by Mangaka You Love - Shoujo & Josei

Newest Series by Mangaka You Love – Shoujo & Josei

As I was looking through magazine websites recently, I came to an awareness that authors (mangaka) we love (or have loved in the past) are still out there writing. It’s just that we don’t always get their sequel series here in North America. I thought I’d put out an update of what series these artists are working on on this date to make readers aware of them, or ask NA publishers for them in…

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Best New Shoujo Manga of 2017

Only titles licensed in English are considered. Here’s what we’ve determined are the best NEW shoujo manga of 2017.   Queen’s Quality by Kyousuke Motomi Synopsis: Fumi Nishioka lives with Kyutaro Horikita and his family of “Sweepers,” people who specialize in cleaning the minds of those overcome by negative energy and harmful spirits. Fumi has always displayed mysterious abilities, but will those…

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Heart of Manga on Hiatus

As you have probably been able to ascertain, we have been drawn away from the site by daily life. Currently, LeafyGreen has been taken up with classes, Adrienne is busy finishing up certifications, and I have had my hands full with work and kids. It’s for this reason that we are going on a hiatus. Random posts may pop up at any time, but no regular posting will occur. I can’t give you a resume…

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Manga Short-takes: Devils' Line, Hotaru's Way, & Kigurumi Guardians

Manga Short-takes: Devils’ Line, Hotaru’s Way, & Kigurumi Guardians

Here are some manga reviews for the short holiday break. Recent series and some longer running ones that I just had time to check out. Devils’ Line by Ryo Hanada My most recent read that I can’t seem to put down is this tension-filled human and devil love story. It’s violent and bloody. It has no qualms about sexuality. It’s thriller and romance and the pacing just keeps on going. The art style…

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New on Shoujo Shelves - October 2017

New on Shoujo Shelves – October 2017

Here’s what’s out for October this month.  Sayonara to So Cute It Hurts!! and the long running Kamisama Kiss. The new series by the mankaga of A Silent Voice debuts this month. Also, if you haven’t tried out Beasts of Abigaile or Kigurumi Guardians then I highly recommend you give those series a try! Editor’s Note: If you come to this list and find something that’s not classified as shoujo,…

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Shoujo Wallpapers for September 2017

Shoujo Wallpapers for September 2017

New wallpapers of your favorite shoujo series! Here are the latest images from japanese mangaka for your desktop or mobile device. Some manga magazines post multiple per month. I claim no right to these images and only provide links to make them easy to find. All images are copyright the artist and publisher. I will put an image of the wallpaper and that should link you to the largest size. If…

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New on Shoujo Shelves - September 2017

New on Shoujo Shelves – September 2017

Here’s what’s out for September this month.  Definitely looking forward to some of these new series! 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. [table_body] [table_row]…

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Update on Heart of Manga

Update on Heart of Manga

        Hello Readers! Some of you might have been wondering what happened to us. Let’s just say life got overwhelming and none of us could make it to a computer to post.  We’re back now, and should be getting more articles on the site. A list of all the shoujo releases for September will be coming out tomorrow. September is a really difficult month for me personally, as it is the first full…

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New Shojo Beat Manga for September 2017

These volumes will be in bookstores next week! 

*New Series* Queen’s Quality 1 by Kyousuke Motomi

**Final Volume** My Love Story!! 13 by Kazune Kawahara & Aruko

Everyone’s Getting Married 6 by Izumi Miyazono

Kimi ni Todoke 27 by Karuho Shiina 

Bloody Mary 8 by Akaza Samamiya 

Anonymous Noise 4 by Ryoko Fukuyama 

Skip Beat! 39 by Yoshiki Nakamura

(If you don’t see them on the shelf, ask the staff for a “special order.”)

-Editor Nancy

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Shoujo Wallpapers for August 2017

Shoujo Wallpapers for August 2017

New wallpapers of your favorite shoujo series! Here are the latest images from japanese mangaka for your desktop or mobile device. Some manga magazines post multiple per month. I claim no right to these images and only provide links to make them easy to find. All images are copyright the artist and publisher. I will put an image of the wallpaper and that should link you to the largest size. If…

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☆☆ NEW SERIES ANNOUNCEMENT ☆☆

Takane & Hana Story and Art by Yuki Shiwasu

Coming in February 2018!

After her older sister refuses to go to an arranged marriage meeting with Takane Saibara, the heir to a vast business fortune, high-schooler Hana Nonomura agrees to be her stand-in to save face for the family. But what happens when Hana meets Takane is an unexpected pairing of utter opposites!

About the Author:

Born on March 7 in Fukuoka prefecture in Japan, Yuki Shiwasu debuted as a manga artist after winning the top prize for the Hakusensha Athena Newcomers’ Award from Hakusensha’s Hana to Yume magazine. Her other works include Furou Kyoudai (Immortal Siblings), which was published by Hakusensha in Japan. Takane & Hana is currently being serialized in Hana to Yume.

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First Impressions: Beasts of Abigaile & Vampire Knight Memories

First Impressions: Beasts of Abigaile & Vampire Knight Memories @gomanga @nakiringo

Vampire Knight Memories was released August 1, 2017, and Beasts of Abigaile on June 27.  Here are some impressions from reading the first volumes of these supernatural shoujo. Vampire Knight Memories – Matsuri Hino Synopsis:  After a fierce battle between humans and vampires, a temporary peace was established, but Kaname continued to sleep within a coffin of ice… Yuki gave Kaname her heart to…

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Shoujo Anime for Summer 2017

Shoujo Anime for Summer 2017

Guess what?! There’s no shoujo anime again this season. No surprise since it’s a rare genre to get an adaptation. Here’s a list of other series that you might be interested in if you are a fan of romance or male fan service. For the male fan service take a look at: Dive!! – Zero G Synopsis: The series revolves around the Mizuki Diving Club (MDC), which is on the verge of closing down after having…

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Digital Shoujo Reviews: Gakuen Prince, Aoba-Kun's Confessions, House of the Sun

Digital Shoujo Reviews: Gakuen Prince, Aoba-Kun’s Confessions, House of the Sun

Kodansha has been on a drive with their shoujo and josei digital-ony releases.  I have been getting first volumes of these to try them out, and then buy more if I must have them! Gakuen Prince – Jun Yuzuki Synopsis from Publisher: Joshi High is an elite school that most girls in Japan only dream of attending. Then one day everything changes–the all-girl school goes coed. There’s just one catch:…

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New on Shoujo Shelves - August 2017

New on Shoujo Shelves – August 2017

New releases are debuting on August 1st this month, so this post is coming out right away. New titles from Kodansha and Shojo Beat this month! I bet lots of people are excited for Vampire Knight Memories.  I have been looking forward to reading Kigurumi Guardians.  Let’s see what other series are continuing in the month of July: Editor’s Note: If you come to this list and find something that’s…

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First Impressions: Red Riding Hood and the BSW & Otome Mania!

First Impressions: Red Riding Hood and the BSW & Otome Mania!

Two new series from Seven Seas that fall into the shoujo/josei category – Red Riding Hood and the Big Sad Wolf (long title!) and Otome Mania! Here are some first impressions gleaned from reading the initial volumes. Red Riding Hood and the Big Sad Wolf (RRHBSW)- Hachijou Arata Story: This series is episodic in nature and often has 4 koma interjections. The gist is that Red Riding Hood runs into…

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Shoujo Wallpapers for July 2017

Shoujo Wallpapers for July 2017

New wallpapers of your favorite shoujo series! Here are the latest images from japanese mangaka for your desktop or mobile device. Some manga magazines post multiple per month. I claim no right to these images and only provide links to make them easy to find. All images are copyright the artist and publisher. I will put an image of the wallpaper and that should link you to the largest size. If…