Adapted by Brix, illustrated by JIN
Booklist review Sara's Rating: 9/10 Suitability Level: Grades 9-12 This review was made possible with a digital review copy from the publisher through Net Galley. Publisher: IZE Press Publication Date: Jul 21, 2026 ISBN: 9798400904776 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 9/10, Suitability: High School, Manhwa, Dungeon, Action Adventure, Magic, IZE Press
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Illustrated by Ren Sakuma
Luciana’s brother Saphir continues to advocate for a cure to Luciana’s enchantment. The eldest Wisteria brother, Joshua, who heads the Royal mages, is called in to uncover the depth of Luciana’s enchantment. Saphir helps Joshua save face and engineers a social situation where the second Wisteria son, Aubin, who heads the Royal Library, will be able to come and also lend his expertise to the nature of Luciana’s enchantment. They all attend a dinner party at the Wisteria estate and discuss Luciana's enchantment at length. 
Konosuke, Bokutake, and Aki have caught up to Dosuke and his sister Katsu, the two fierce sorcerers who have Tsuki in their clutches. Konosuke squares off against Dosuke and uses some of the new skills he has learned in controlling metallic swords and summoning powerful swords made of magic to cut through the spells of his opponents. All the while, he must try to keep Dosuke away from sources of water as that will lead to certain defeat. Bokutake meanwhile reveals much about himself and engages in the fray, though he isn’t a particularly honorable fighter.
 Adapted by Dubu
Jinwoo has used the Cup of Reincarnation and now has to redo some of his high school years, but this time, the world looks a little less chaotic without all of the gates around. While he engineers a way to meet Hae-in through the track team, criminals begin turning themselves in to the police and ranting about hordes of black and purple monsters that caught them in the act. In another short story, we join Ifrit as he waits in the throne room of a dilapidated castle for his master to return. 
Illustrated by Miya Tashiro
Mio and Prince Chika’s engagement is broken off as Prince Chika’s mother discovers the truth. But, Mio isn’t ready to give up on her dreams yet. She nervously deliveries an impassioned speech to the queen. Afterwards, a dragon Elementsia appears and appeals to Mio and July to return with him to his kingdom where they can realize their true potential. They refuse because they have work still to accomplish in proving humans and unhumans can coexist peacefully, But, they wake to find themselves in the Dragon’s kingdom anyway! 
Asta and Yuno have grown up in the same village and challenged each other constantly to become the best with the hopes of one day becoming the Wizard King. As they ready themselves for the trials to be selected as Magic Knights, Yuno has become incredibly skilled and has developed his magical talents to an exceptional level. For Asta’s part, he can’t even materialize a single simple spell. Nevertheless, the two enter into the trials, and both are selected for different magical orders. Asta becomes a Black Bull as Captain Yami recognizes what Asta’s true power really is.
Ezrest is still covered and plagued by the Valance Leech. The Knights Moralis are becoming wearied from the constant fighting, and we delve into the backstory of Knight Utowin. Then, inspiration strikes, and Coco comes up with a brilliant idea for battling the Leech involving a large swath of witches, some of the contraptions from the Silver Eve parade, and a lot of seals. But Knight Easthies is supremely against the plan based on his deeply held convictions and the rules that govern all witch-kind.
Illustrated by Ren Sakuma
Lady Luciana has charged into uncharted territory in her isekai dating sim now that she’s changed the outcome of Lady Seria’s brush with death. Her plan to steer clear of all the love interests is failing miserably as now Seria’s brother, Lord Lakas, can’t seem to take no for an answer on an invitation to accompany him to the theater. With some powerful enchantments going around affecting people’s memories, Luciana becomes acquainted with another love interest, Louis Wisteria, whose family deals entirely in enchantment magic. 
Illustrated by Himako Neko
Booklist review Sara's Rating: 8/10 Suitability Level: Grades 7-12 This review was made possible with a digital reader copy from the publisher . Publisher: Square Enix Publication Date: Apr 14, 2026 ISBN: 9781646094837 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 8/10, Suitability: Middle School, Suitability: High School, Manga, Fantasy, Romance, Magic, Animals, Square Enix 
Illustrated by Miya Tashiro
Mio, Yuri, July, and Prince Daibu finish up their business in Totodoto with the unhumans and how they were previously treated by the royal family. Mio decides they need to get to Aquatia quickly because her engagement announcement to Prince Chaka is only three months away. Yuri leads them through another adjoining kingdom that is mostly closed off from other kingdoms because it will be faster, but the rest of the party fears it will be more dangerous. Once in Aquatia, Mio learns more about Yuri’s past and he reveals some of the reason why he cannot return her feelings of affection. 
Illustrated by Majiko!
Booklist review Sara's Rating: 8/10 Suitability Level: Grades 7-12 This review was made possible with a digital reader copy from the publisher through Net Galley. Publisher: VIZ Media Publication Date: Mar 10, 2026 ISBN: 9781974761814 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 8/10, Suitability: Middle School, Suitability: High School, Manga, Adaptations, Fantasy, School Life, Magic, VIZ Media 
Adapted by Dubu
The end has come. Powerful Gates have appeared around the world, and Jinwoo has tried to figure out what the magic beasts will do to humanity when they break. He tries to warn everyone and get the world to evacuate away from the major areas around the gates. Most places listen, and he decides to take on the gate closest to his home in order to protect his family. His powerful adversary, the Monarch of Dragons, has finally arrived. 
Camille Severin and her cousin are potentially powerful witches in a family whose power draws from their blood and demons. Both are preparing for their coming-of-age ceremony, but Camille feels nothing but dread and unease despite years of preparation. Something feels off about her magic. Camille’s tragic past also continues to haunt her — the death of her mother and twin sister loom large over her as she relives the fire in the greenhouse that took them both and scarred her physically and mentally. The mounting pressure also threatens to consumes here -- failure is not an option for a Severin.
Adapted by Dubu
Jinwoo’s powerful adversaries band together to battle him all at once, and every other hunter is forced to wait on the sidelines as these monstrous beings wage war. At the height of the fighting, Jinwoo finally gets the answers he’s been seeking — about the Shadow Monarch, the origin of the power struggle between the Rulers and the Monarchs, and the beginnings of “The System.” 
Illustrated by Shiro Usazaki
Ichi gets to go on more assignments to deal with unruly majiks, starting with a shark majik that freezes villagers. The trial to capture this majik includes making her look fabulous and fashionable. Ichi's solution is inventive and completely outside the box. Later, at a meeting of witches, the council decides whether it’s time to announce Ichi to the world or not. A master witch, Togeice, believes Ichi is not skilled and refined yet, and challenges Ichi to a contest in order to settle the question. The contest includes pitting their respective skills against one another and seeing which method of capture majiks is the best. |
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