Yuri Manga Release List For April 2023

Get excited! Manga and Light Novel publishers have announced their Yuri print and digital releases for April 2023. Check out the list below!

*Due to a printing shortage, release dates are subject to change.*

“There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless...” Volume 1

Manga Release Date: April 11, 2023

Synopsis: After a lonely three years as a junior high outcast, nerdy Amaori Renako vows to reinvent herself as a cool kid and attain her ideal high school life. She soon finds herself suffocating under the pressure to keep up appearances, but an encounter with school superstar Oduka Mai grants her an unexpected confidante and best friend. That is, until Mai suddenly confesses her newfound love for Renako and “friendship” flies out the window! Friends or lovers—the battle for the future of their relationship begins!

Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment “There's No Freaking Way I'll be Your Lover! Unless...” Page

“GUNBURED × SISTERS” Volume 4

Manga Release Date: April 11, 2023

Synopsis: THE FINAL BLOODY CHAPTER

Dorothy, seeking revenge for the murder of her wet nurse, discovers a shocking truth—Maria’s long-lost sister, Noelle, is the culprit! To make matters worse, time is running out to stop the Night of the Eclipse!

Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment “GUNBURED × SISTERS” Page

“Does it Count if You Lose Your Virginity to an Android?” Volume 1

Manga Release Date: April 18, 2023

Synopsis: Beautiful, brainy Tsuda Akane is indispensable at the robotics manufacturer where she works, but her colleagues never saw her private side. At home, Akane’s a hot mess with an apartment that looks more like a landfill than a living space. When she drunkenly orders a maid to help her tidy up, the lady android who arrives is a horny hottie who’s about to give Akane more service than she bargained for!

Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment “Does it Count if You Lose Your Virginity to an Android?” Page

“Namekawa-san Won't Take a Licking!” Volume 3

Manga Release Date: April 18, 2023

Synopsis: Goodbye, summer vacation; hello, school! And while this may be the start of a brand-new semester, Namekawa-san’s passionate fan club is as zany as ever. This time though, she’s got a new scheme to gain people’s respect: landing a job! Unfortunately for her, the workplace turns out to be just as packed with danger as the classroom! How will she combat this new round of lickings?!

Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment “Namekawa-san Won't Take a Licking!” Page

“Catch These Hands!” Volume 4

Manga Release Date: April 18, 2023

Synopsis: There’s something different about what Soramori means by “like” and what Takabe means by “like” — but can the two come closer nonetheless? See how their unique love story will unfold in the final volume of this heartwarming ex-delinquent yuri comedy!

Publisher: Yen Press “Catch These Hands!” Page

“The Executioner and Her Way of Life” Volume 2

Manga Release Date: April 18, 2023

Synopsis: In order to kill Akari, Menou follows Orwell’s orders and boards a train to Garm. Unbeknownst to her, terrorists bent on capturing the princess Ashuna sneak onboard. Will Menou be able to deal with these unexpected foes on the runaway train, or has she met her match?

Publisher: Yen Press “The Executioner and Her Way of Life” Page

“Laid-Back Camp” Volume 13

Manga Release Date: April 18, 2023

Synopsis: The warmth of spring. Rin is away solo camping. Nadeshiko and her older sister take a drive to enjoy the beauty of the blooming cherry blossoms. Ena, Chiaki, and the others idly spend their spring to their hearts’ content. The days up until now bring forth new meetings and challenges, and in turn, become the season of renewal.

Publisher: Yen Press “Laid-Back Camp” Page

“K-ON! Shuffle” Volume 1

Manga Release Date: April 18, 2023

Synopsis: “Let’s start a band!” Yukari is all fired up about playing the drums after hearing a certain teatime-loving band play at the Sakuragaoka High School Festival! She makes big plans with her best friend, Kaede, only to run into a wall: Her school doesn’t have a Pop Music Club! But after the duo use their momentum to bring in a pair of quirky girls (a basketball player and a pop music “researcher”), nothing stands in their way! Except, that is, the fact that none of them own their instruments—or even know how to play them…

Publisher: Yen Press “K-ON! Shuffle” Page

“The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady” Volume 4

Light Novel Release Date: April 18, 2023

Synopsis: After receiving the right to succession, Euphyllia is facing a future where she becomes ruler, while Anisphia is released from her obligations and continues her research. How will this affect the future of Palettia—and Anis and Euphie’s blossoming relationship?

Publisher: Yen Press “The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady” Page

“Mieruko-chan” Volume 7

Manga Release Date: April 18, 2023

Synopsis: They went to the shrine. They confronted the creepy shrine maidens...but then everything that could go wrong did. Turns out, Mitsue’s teacher is one of the shrine maidens! And so, in a desperate struggle, master and apprentice face off—with the fates of Miko and Rom hanging in the balance!

Publisher: Yen Press “Mieruko-chan” Page

“The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess” Volume 4

Light Novel Release Date: April 18, 2023

Synopsis: With the conclusion of the Six Nations War, Komari’s life finally starts to settle down...or so she thinks! At the behest of Karla Amatsu, a commander from Heavenly Paradise, Komari is sent as an envoy to a far eastern nation where a major crisis lies in wait! Will this vampire princess ever catch a break?

Publisher: Yen Press “The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess” Page

“If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die” Volume 2

Manga Release Date: April 14, 2023 - Digital (Print

Synopsis: When it comes to idol group ChamJam, Eripiyo is the oldest — and perhaps only — fan of Maina Ichii. Despite Eripiyo's enthusiastic support, Maina is the least popular member of the group, but that doesn't deter Eripiyo, even though she spends so much of her money that she only has a single outfit of her own. But her love for Maina doesn't waver, even though she knows she might never be noticed for it!

Publisher: Tokyopop “If My Favorite Pop Idol Made It to the Budokan, I Would Die” Page

“Otherside Picnic” Volume 4

Manga Release Date: April 25, 2023

Synopsis: In search of Toriko, Sorawo and Kozakura make their way to the Otherside...at night! In the dark, the place overflows with danger and ill will. Every little rustle seems sinister, every shadow worth jumping at... But things get even more complicated when, upon approaching a ruined building, the women come face-to-face with a doppelganger...and none other than Satsuki herself! Her dear friend may have been located at last, but Toriko herself is still nowhere to be found...

Publisher: Square Enix “Otherside Picnic” Page

“Yuri Espoir” Volume 4

Manga Release Date: April 28, 2023 - Digital (Print - June 27, 2023)

Synopsis: After finding out she is to be forced into an marriage of convenience as soon as she graduates high school, Kokoro sees her life ending before her eyes at her father's wishes. And so in her final year of high school, she decides to indulge in her love of other women, and create an incredible sketchbook of lesbian romance to leave behind as her legacy. As she observes the young women of her town, she learns more about their desires, their struggles, and the unpredictable whims of love.

Publisher: Tokypop “Yuri Espoir” Page

Sources: Seven Seas Entertainment website. Yen Press website. Tokyopop website.