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Sara's Rating: 7/10 Suitability Level: Grades 9-10 This review was made possible with a digital review copy from the publisher. Publisher: Titan Manga Publication Date: Jun 9, 2026 ISBN: 9781787748644 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 7/10, Suitability: High School, Manga, Sports, School Life, Friendship, Titan
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Illustrated by A. Hyeon
On the day Dani is to start middle school, she notices her uniform is different, and everything spirals out of control from there. Her “best friend” is a stranger she doesn’t recognize waiting to walk her to a school she’s never heard of, full of hot guys with very un-Korean features like striking blue eyes, red and silver hair, and more! Slowly, Dani starts to piece together that she has enter the world of one of her Internet novels, and she must survive as the side character to the beautiful Yeoryeong who has no idea how gorgeous she is! 
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Sara's Rating: 10/10 Suitability Level: Grades 7-12 This review was made possible with a digital reader copy from the publisher through Net Galley. Publisher: Kodansha Publication Date: Jul 28, 2026 ISBN: 9798888778456 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 10/10, Suitability: Middle School, Suitability: High School, Manga, Fantasy, School Life, Animals, Kodansha 
Illustrated by Hiroyuki Aigamo
On the continent of Brute, home of the Beast People, Night has a terrible nickname and reputation for being known as the Nightmare of Adorea based on his actions under the Demon King. Even though he’s now a familiar of Akira, his presence doesn’t help earn any favors among the beast people. While Akira's sword is being repaired, Amelia stays with the legendary blacksmith, Crow, who is repairing the blade and tries to convince him to teach her swordsmanship. Meanwhile, Akira takes on odd jobs and quests from the local guild in order to train in physical combat. 
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Sara's Rating: 9/10 Suitability Level: Grades 9-12 This review was made possible with a digital reader copy from the publisher through Net Galley. Publisher: Kodansha Publication Date: May 19, 2026 ISBN: 9798888777541 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 9/10, Suitability: High School, Manga, Magical Girl, School Life, Friendship, Kodansha 
Illustrated by Santa Mitarashi
Booklist review Sara's Rating: 9/10 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: Jun 2, 2026 ISBN: 9781974757763 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 9/10, Suitability: Middle School, Suitability: High School, Manga, Action Adventure, Mental Health, Friendship, School Life, VIZ Media 
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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: Kodansha Publication Date: Apr 14, 2026 ISBN: 9798888776896 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 8/10, Suitability: Middle School, Suitability: High School, Manga, School Life, Romance, Regressor, Art, Kodansha 
Illustrated by Kiyoto Shitara
Booklist review Sara's Rating: 7/10 Suitability Level: Grades 10-12 This review was made possible with a digital reader copy from the publisher through Edelweiss. Publisher: VIZ Media Publication Date: Apr 21, 2026 ISBN: 9781974762644 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 7/10, Suitability: High School, Manga, Science Fiction, School Life, Friendship, VIZ Media 
Illustrated by Hiroyuki Aigamo
As the Elven King realized his parenting error at the end of volume three, volume four opens with him restoring Princess Kilila’s memories and the royal family finally dealing with the trauma that they have been avoiding for so long. On the other side of the world, Akira’s classmates determine their next course of action after leaving the Kingdom of Yamato. Then, Akira and Amelia decide where to go once they leave the Elven palace. Akira wants to continue leveling up, but his equipment is in serious need of some repairs. 
Review for the 20th Anniversary Edition
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: Kodansha Publication Date: Mar 3, 2026 ISBN: 9798888777046 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 8/10, Suitability: Middle School, Suitability: High School, Manga, Magical Girl, School Life, Romance, Kodansha 
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Sara's Rating: 9/10 Suitability Level: Grades 9-12 This review was made possible with a digital reader copy from the publisher through Net Galley. Publisher: Vertical Publication Date: May 5, 2026 ISBN: 9781647295806 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 9/10, Suitability: High School, Manga, Romance, LGBTQ+, BL, School Life, Adaptations, Vertical 
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Sara's Rating: 7/10 Suitability Level: Grades 9-12 This review was made possible with a digital reader copy from the publisher through Edelweiss. Publisher: Yen Press Publication Date: May 12, 2026 ISBN: 9798855419443 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 7/10, Suitability: High School, Manga, Romance, LGBTQ+, BL, School Life, Yen Press 
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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: 9781974762507 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 8/10, Suitability: Middle School, Suitability: High School, Manga, School Life, Romance, Humor, Friendship, VIZ Media 
Illustrated by Yishan Li
Booklist review Sara's Rating: 8/10 Suitability Level: Grades 9-10 This review was made possible with a digital reader copy from the publisher through Edelweiss. Publisher: Vault Comics Publication Date: Mar 10, 2026 ISBN: 9781638493174 (Paperback) Tags: Rating: 8/10, Suitability: High School, Graphic Fiction, Manhua, Regressor, School Life, Family 
Illustrated by Souchu
Otakura has many hobbies — manga, anime, and collecting dolls, to name a few — that make him an “otaku”. He tries to hide his nerdy hobbies from his new high school classmates, but his diagonal neighbor spies some of his doodlings and takes an interest in his talents, particularly as they can help her. She asks “Otaku-kun” to help her re-create a press-on nails trend, try new hair styles, and even intervene with her friend who is being targeted by bullies. Otakura’s new friend, the vivacious and energetic Yua, is a “gal”, someone obsessed with fashion and being on the latest trend. The two span the hierarchy of social ladders, but Yua could care less about Otakura’s reputation. |
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