Yuri Manga Release List For May 2022

Get excited! Manga and Light Novel publishers have announced their Yuri print and digital releases for May 2022. Check out the list below!

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

“The Executioner and Her Way of Life” Volume 4

Light Novel Release Date: May 3, 2022

Synopsis: Akari and Momo have vanished behind Menou’s back. Dumbfounded by her aide’s betrayal, Menou begins her trek to hunt them down, though the missing pair seem to be remarkably good at slipping past her fingers. What was Momo’s motive for deceiving and kidnapping Akari? And is it hope or despair that awaits them on the other side...?

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

“Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Elma's Office Lady Diary” Volume 5

Manga Release Date: May 3, 2022

Synopsis: Elma is a sweet, gluttonous, and occasionally airheaded harmony dragon who works with Miss Kobayashi. Follow Elma’s busy career as she helps train a new employee, gets turned into a baby (thanks, Lucoa!), and as always, eats lots and lots of tasty food. You’ll want to feed Elma yourself in this spin-off of Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid!

Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment “Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Elma's Office Lady Diary” Page

“Mizuno and Chayama”

Manga Release Date: May 10, 2022

Synopsis: In a small town where water and tea are the residents' livelihood, tensions are rising between a major tea company and the opposition party, those who insist the company is polluting the water. Mizuno, whose father is the leader of the opposition party, and Chayama, the only daughter of the tea company's owners, aren't allowed to even talk to each other, but even so, they continue to meet in secret...

Publisher: Yen Press “Mizuno and Chayama” Page

“My Master Has No Tail” Volume 5

Manga Release Date: May 3, 2022 - Digital Only

Synopsis: Mameda tells her first story as an opener for her master, and is getting ready to compete in a contest for junior rakugo storytellers. But she's experiencing changes in her body...and it is definitely not normal. Unable to maintain her disguise and keep her tail hidden, her rakugo career is now in peril. Mameda will have to put her life on the line if she's to return back onto the stage!

Publisher: Kodansha Comics “My Master Has No Tail” Page

“Bofuri: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense.” Volume 5

Light Novel Release Date: May 10, 2022

Synopsis: After crushing the top two guilds in the game, Maple Tree places third in a massive upset during the latest event. Looking to strengthen her ties with the game’s three top Guild Masters, Maple decides to team up with the Order of the Holy Sword and the Flame Empire to take on a newly implemented dungeon. The strongest player is ready for a brand new challenge!

Publisher: Yen Press “Bofuri” Page

“My Next Life as a Villainess Side Story: Girls Patch”

Manga Release Date: May 17, 2022 - Print (May 10, 2022 - Digital)

Synopsis: A yuri manga anthology based on the hit My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! light novels, manga, and anime!

A brand-new anthology brought to you by the highly popular doom-avoidance-strategy romantic comedy! This book features nine stories focusing on the heroines and their dazzling emotions!

Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment “My Next Life as a Villainess Side Story: Girls Patch” Page

“Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear” Volume 10

Light Novel Release Date: May 24, 2022 - Print (April 28, 2022 - Digital)

Synopsis: Yuna makes it to the elven village, where a new crisis awaits—something is wrong with the elves’ sacred tree, causing the protective barrier around the village to weaken. A little investigation proves the tree is possessed by a monster! Fighting beasts is one thing. Fighting a plant? That’s new. Time for the Bloody Bear to get her gardening shears!

Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment “Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear” Page

“The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady” Volume 1

Manga Release Date: May 24, 2022

Synopsis: A new royal yuri fantasy! As a young girl, Princess Anisphia regained her memories of her past life in another world, and ever since, those memories have inspired her. Though her inability to use magic has affected her reputation, she has dealt with this shortcoming by researching and harnessing the arcane in her own way. When her brother breaks off his engagement with Euphyllia, the daughter of a duke, Anisphia suggests the two move in together and study magicology to restore Euphyllia’s honor—thus beginning a tale that will shape the realm, the world, and their futures!

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

“Adachi and Shimamura” Volume 9

Light Novel Release Date: May 19, 2022 - Digital (June 28, 2022 - Print)

Synopsis: Winter is in full swing, and Adachi and Shimamura are about to celebrate their second Christmas together–so what better time to pause and reflect on the journey that brought them this far? This holiday season, perhaps even the most painful memories of junior high are a gift to be treasured.

Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment “Adachi and Shimamura” Page

“Syrup: A Yuri Anthology” Volume 4

Manga Release Date: May 31, 2022 - Print (May 24, 2022 - Digital)

Synopsis: A TASTE OF HONEY

Indulge in more sweetness! Volume 4 of Syrup serves up a second helping of stories about love between women that focus on that first magical night.

Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment “Syrup: A Yuri Anthology” Page

“Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story” Volume 4

Manga Release Date: May 31, 2022

Synopsis: Iroha, still searching for her little sister, gets caught up in the fight against the Rumor of Mizuna District. The ones who guard against this Rumor and the misfortune it calls forth are the Wings of Magius, sisters who call the Doppel effect proof that they can release magical girls from their fate!

Publisher: Yen Press “Magia Record” Page

“Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina” Volume 8

Light Novel Release Date: May 17, 2022

Synopsis: On this stretch of her journey, Elaina encounters an immortal witch, people who claim they’re from an advanced nation, an ink witch, a fake witch with a knack for sewing, a spy who hates coffee, and a pair of feline sisters who once served as knights but now work as baristas. Then, at long last, she crosses paths with the black-haired girl whose fate is entwined with her own. What sort of chapter will their meeting add to Elaina’s tale?

Publisher: Yen Press “Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina” Page

“Warlords of Sigrdrifa Rusalka”

Light Novel Release Date: May 24, 2022

Synopsis: The arrival of mysterious invaders known only as the Pillars threatens to wipe out all of civilization. Now humanity’s last hope rests in the hands of the Valkyries, young women bequeathed with supernatural aircrafts by the god Odin to send the Pillars cast back whence they came! A sky-high fantasy from the author of Re:Zero!

Publisher: Yen Press “Warlords of Sigrdrifa Rusalka” Page

“Whisper Me a Love Song” Volume 5

Manga Release Date: May 17, 2022 - Digital (July 19, 2022 - Print)

Synopsis: What do you do when your friends just can’t get along with each other?

Himari and Yori are settling into their relationship, but there’s still tension in the air—tension, that is, between SSGIRLS and Lorelei, the band Shiho joined after she acrimoniously quit SSGIRLS. Aki remains bent on finding out exactly why Shiho left so abruptly and angrily, but she doesn’t always ask in the most delicate way—and Shiho doesn’t seem interested in opening up. When Shiho and Himari unexpectedly bump into each other, Shiho shares a bit of her hidden past. It gives Himari an idea, but will it help heal the rift between the two former friends, or make things even worse?

Publisher: Kodansha Comics “Whisper Me a Love Song” Page

“I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level” Volume 12

Light Novel Release Date: May 24, 2022 - Print (May 17, 2022 - Digital)

Synopsis: Since I see a ghost on a daily basis, I’ve never thought of it as anything special. But my daughters, on the other hand, have been making such a big fuss about my abilities that I’m starting to wonder if it really is a big deal… Anyways, lately I’ve been doing things like inventing a new type of rice dish (Donburi!), going to haunted places (Why me?!) and setting sail on the high seas. Stay tuned to the end of the volume to see how Laika’s crazy battle at Red Dragon Academy shakes out!

Publisher: Yen Press “I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level” Page

“Mieruko-chan” Volume 5

Manga Release Date: May 24, 2022

Synopsis: After finding a kindred spirit in the Godmother, Miko’s made just a tiny bit of progress in figuring out what the heck is going on with her eyesight. But a bunch of mysteries still remain—like who those freaky shrine maidens are and who that shady dude in the top hat is…As if that weren’t enough, Hana’s come down with a sickness that (may) have been caused by ghost possession!

Publisher: Yen Press “Mieruko-chan” Page

“Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear” Volume 11

Light Novel Release Date: May 26, 2022 - Digital (July 12, 2022 - Print)

Synopsis: One elven village, saved. One…business rival, found? It seems a restaurant named the Bear’s Lounge (complete with bear-themed décor) has opened in the capital, muscling in on Yuna’s brand! Yuna heads straight to the capital to investigate this copybear—and promptly gets pulled into a school festival with Fina, Shuri, and Noa. Can the Bloody Bear never know a moment’s peace?

Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment “Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear” Page

“Nightfall Travelers: Leave Only Footprints” Volume 1

Manga Release Date: May 31, 2022 - Digital (June 7, 2022 - Print)

Synopsis: Two girls explore their haunted hometown in this beautifully illustrated manga.

High schooler Ninamori Akane is assigned by the newspaper club to report on local places that are rumored to be haunted. She asks the new transfer student, Amemura Fujino, to join her, and together they discover the simple truths behind the spooky stories. Their friendship grows as they explore their town of labyrinthine paths and endless stairways.

Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment “Nightfall Travelers” Page

“I Am Not a Succubus!” Volume 1

Manga Release Date: May 31, 2022

Synopsis: A sexy yuri tale about a girl who wants to fit in at an all-monster, all-girls high school!

Adjusting to a new school is always rough, and that goes double for Sakura, a shy girl attending a monster girl academy! Her new classmates include a kiss-curious harpy, a sarcastic lamia, a cyclops with an eye for Sakura, and a plain-spoken centaur. Eager to blend in, Sakura declares herself a succubus! But can she keep up the ruse while fending off the touchy hands, claws and scaled coils of her new friends? It’s going to be a long, hot school year!

Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment “I Am Not a Succubus!” Page

“New Game!” Volume 13

Manga Release Date: May 31, 2022 - Digital (June 7, 2022 - Print)

Synopsis: Aoba Suzukaze may look like a middle schooler, but she’s actually a character designer fresh out of high school. Not only is she working for the company that put out one of her favorite games, she also gets to spend her days modeling and creating characters. Follow her adorable shenanigans in this 4-panel slice of life as she learns the ropes of the industry and gets to know her co-workers. FINAL VOLUME

Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment “New Game!” Page

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