Western publisher and localiser of manga, novels and other literary works has recently cast their gaze forward to the end of this year to early 2026, announcing a suite of new acquisitions which will be on store shelves soon. Mostly consisting of manga releases, scroll down to see if any of these titles may soon have a place on your bookshelf.
IT’S JUST A DREAM… RIGHT?!
By: White Eared
Format: Manhwa
Release Date: November 2025
USD Price: $22.99
While looking for part-time work, 24-year-old Jungoh stumbles upon a curious and looking for an assistant. Enticed by the excellent benefits, Jungoh is eager to apply. Before he knows it, he finds himself in a situation that is far more bizarre than he could have ever imagined. His cute—but very grumpy—boss Ibeom is a shaman who works inside people’s dreams, and Jungoh is going to help him. And if that wasn’t crazy enough, the moody and prickly Ibeom has also been cursed by a nightmare seedling, causing uncontrollable sexual arousal! While Ibeom may still not be thrilled about Jungoh, he knows there’s no one else he can turn to for help… and lucky for him, Jungoh is always in a giving mood.
MY CUTE COUSIN ALWAYS GETS HER WAY
By: Inuchiku
Format: Manga
Release Date: November 2025
USD Price: $13.99
When Nozomu ends up having to spend his summer vacation at his uncle’s house, his main concern isn’t being stuck in the middle of nowhere with nothing but hills and rice fields all around—it’s his cousin Sou! This tanned tomboy is cute and full of pep but has zero respect for Nozomu’s personal space or his authority as her older cousin. And to make matters worse, whether intentional or not, her clingy behavior almost makes it feel like she’s coming onto him! Will Nozomu’s poor heart survive until the end of this summer, or will he end up as obsessed with her as she seems to be with him?
LET’S MAKE A HAREM IN A ZOMBIE WORLD!
By: Yu Imai
Format: Manga
Release Date: January 2026
USD Price: $14.99
When a zombie apocalypse suddenly breaks out during the school festival, shogi player Koutarou manages to save the beautiful and buxom Kana just before she’s taken by a swarm. But when they reach shelter, they discover she’s been bitten! Desperate not to die a virgin, Kana asks Koutarou to sleep with her before she changes, and he obliges, thinking this could be his only opportunity. After sharing their first time together, they discover a miracle: Kana’s bite is fading away! Does Koutarou have the cure for the virus inside him? Convinced this is true, Kana is determined to stick close to him and have plenty of fun in the meantime. But when they make their way to Kana’s school for shelter and protection, they come across something that could be more dangerous than the zombies.
MOCHA THE CAT & HIS FOREVER FAMILY
By: nigotaro
Format: Manga
Release Date: November 2025
USD Price: $14.99
Mocha is a male calico cat—an extremely rare combination said to bring good luck. Abandoned on the streets as a kitten, now he’s spoiled by his adoptive humans, who love his typical cat moods and mischief. Whether he’s walking on the book they’re trying to read, climbing the curtains, or just doing a biiig stretch, he’ll put a smile on your face just like he does for his family!
I CAN’T DATE MY STUDENT… CAN I?
By: Shinichiro Nariie
Format: Manga
Release Date: January 2026
USD Price: $13.99
After a night of drinking and lamenting over her love life, Hinata is surprised by a knock on her door. But even more surprising is the handsome man on the other side! Except there’s one problem: he’s her former student from years ago. Shintarou has always loved Hinata and spent years proposing and expressing his love for his sensei even though she was 17 years older. Hinata did her best to spare his feelings and told him she’d only marry him once he was 18 and an adult. Sure enough, that time has come. But can Hinata really get mixed up with one of her former students?
GO FOR IT, NAKAMURA-KUN!!
By: Syundei
Format: Boys’ Love Manga
Release Date: September 2025
USD Price: $14.99
Nakamura is a shy boy who falls in love at first sight with another boy—his dreamy high school classmate Hirose. But there’s a problem: they haven’t met yet. And Nakamura is a total klutz who might bungle things before they even begin! In this endearing Boy’s Love comedy about the trials of high school, follow Nakamura’s hilarious attempts to cling to happiness.
