Yuri Manga Release List For October 2022

Written By Yuri Anime News Staff

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

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

“SHWD” Volume 1

Manga Release Date: October 11, 2022 - Print (August 30, 2022 - Digital)

Synopsis: A hardboiled yuri tale about two special agent women fighting supernatural horrors!

Special Hazardous Waste Disposal (or SHWD) has a mission to destroy mysterious biological weapons left behind after the last war. Though SHWD mostly hires men, their newest recruit, Koga, a buff female operative, is assigned to Sawada, the only other woman in the Tokyo branch. Before long, Koga finds herself falling for Sawada, whose powerful psyche compliments Koga’s big muscles. Together, the unlikely duo must confront monsters beyond their wildest nightmares. Office romance meets buddy cops meets yuri horror!

Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment “SHWD” Page

“The Executioner and Her Way of Life” Volume 5

Light Novel Release Date: October 4, 2022

Synopsis: Menou sets out after Flare, determined to take back Akari. If Akari must die, Menou is determined to be the one that kills her, at the very least. To do so, Menou must seek the Sword of Salt—a difficult task even without a time limit. Still, the Executioner is determined to triumph and surpass her former teacher, no matter what taboos she must commit...

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

“The Summer You Were There” Volume 1

Manga Release Date: October 4, 2022 - Print (September 6, 2022 - Digital)

Synopsis: In this sweet yuri love story by the creator of The Girl I Want is So Handsome!, two high school girls–one a shy writer, the other a social butterfly–try to live out a romance novel!

Shizuku is a shy high schooler who hardly talks to other people. Instead, she loses herself in writing, crafting a novel that she never intends to show anyone. But when her cute, popular classmate Kaori gets her hands on Shizuku’s manuscript, everything changes. Kaori suggests that, in order to give Shizuku material for her next book, the two of them should start dating! Can this mismatched pair create their own happily ever after?

Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment “The Summer You Were There” Page

“Konohana Kitan” Volume 11

Manga Release Date: October 4, 2022

Synopsis: Satsuki, joined by fellow kitsune Yuzu, continues on her journey to find her dream. While traveling through Kyoto, they decide to visit Satsuki's family at Mt. Inari. Will Satsuki be able to explain her decision to leave Konohanatei to her successful, traditional parents?

Publisher: Tokyopop “Konohana Kitan” Page

“Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games” Volume 3

Manga Release Date: October 4, 2022 - Print (September 27, 2022 - Digital)

Synopsis: Aya, Mio, and their new friends Yuu and Tamaki are prim-and-proper young ladies by day, but when night falls, they turn to bloodthirsty hardcore gaming! They’ve set their sights on a huge fighting game tournament called EX Japan, where pros and amateurs alike gather for the ultimate test of skill. With so many experienced fighters out for blood, can the girls hope to get the results they want? From qualifying pools to grand finals, it’s bound to be a wild ride!

Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment “Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games” Page

“Wandering Witch: The Journey of Elaina” Volume 9

Light Novel Release Date: October 4, 2022

Synopsis: Elaina, now alongside her mentor, Stardust Witch Fran, continues her leisurely journey. On this leg of her travels, she encounters a commander and a record keeper living in a mysterious restaurant, two college girls searching for a historical scoop, a charcoal witch and her talented assistant, a girl who pines after a prince, plus her concerned family, and finally, the daughter of a distinguished mage clan and her orphaned friend. Can Elaina provide the help they need?

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

“Black and White: Tough Love at the Office” Volume 1

Manga Release Date: October 11, 2022

Synopsis: Sparks (and fists) fly in this violent yuri love story.

Shirakawa Junko is an upstanding employee of a high-level bank. Her colleagues all respectfully admire her…except for Kuroda Kayo, a colleague who’s transferred to her department. Shirakawa is supposed to train Kuroda, and it does NOT go well. These women have a bizarre love-hate relationship that results in either violent office attacks or angry lesbian sex. When a sinister conspiracy seems to be afoot at their bank, can these two stop having bruised hate-sex on piles of documents and work together to investigate? This provocative LGBT+ drama is ready to rumble.

Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment “Black and White: Tough Love at the Office” Page

“Yuri Tama: From Third Wheel to Trifecta” Volume 1

Light Novel Release Date: October 11, 2022 - Digital Only

Synopsis: Yuna Momose and Rinka Aiba were made for each other, and their whole school knows it. Between Yuna's princess-like elegance and Rinka's prince-like charm, all their classmates see them as the ideal couple. Yotsuba Hazama is no exception to that, but she is exceptional in another way: she's somehow managed to become fast friends with both of them! Having the whole school's favorite ship as her two best friends isn't exactly easy, though. Not only does it make everyone treat Yotsuba like a particularly obnoxious third wheel, it makes her feel like one too! Or at least it does, until one day, Yuna asks her out. And then Rinka asks her out too! And Yotsuba, whose social anxiety never seems to kick in until after she's already messed something up...says yes to both of them, without sparing so much as a single thought for the consequences. Oops! Now Yotsuba only has one choice: keep her accidental two-timing under wraps and make both of her new girlfriends as happy as she possibly can!

Publisher: J-Novel Club “Yuri Tama” Page

“I'm in Love with the Villainess” Volume 5

Light Novel Release Date: October 11, 2022 - Print (July 28, 2022 - Digital)

Synopsis: THE LOVE THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING

Rae and Claire saved the world for each other. Now they must fight to keep it. As they lead the united forces of their kingdom and its neighbors against the demon threat, they begin to uncover strange and unsettling secrets. The hidden truth of the world has devastating implications not only for the lives of everyone they hold dear, but their very selves. The thrilling conclusion of the second arc! FINAL VOLUME

Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment “I'm in Love with the Villainess” Page

“The Executioner and Her Way of Life” Volume 1

Manga Release Date: October 18, 2022

Synopsis: The Lost Ones are strangers from another world, hailing from a place no one has ever heard of called “Japan.” These wanderers have been associated with catastrophes since many years ago and the solemn duty of exterminating them without remorse falls to Menou, a young Executioner. But when her mission is complicated by a Japanese girl named Akari who refuses to die, Menou embarks on a peculiar journey to find something that can slay even an immortal who insists on traveling with her would-be-killer!

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

“Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!” Volume 14

Light Novel Release Date: October 4, 2022 - Digital (October 11, 2022 - Print)

Synopsis: The Crimson Vow takes on a job escorting Dr. Clairia back to the elven village to reunite with her family. From there, the girls dig deeper into the secrets shrouding the world’s origin as they venture into a neighboring country and run into a fresh batch of abnormal monsters. What sinister force moves these strange beasts? And are the Crimson Vow ready to find out?

Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment “Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!” Page

“The Demon Girl Next Door” Volume 6

Manga Release Date: October 18, 2022 - Digital (November 1, 2022 - Print)

Synopsis: As she settles into her role as the neighborhood boss, Shamiko wants to know more about magical girls, demons, and the town itself. But while she struggles to bring up the topic to Momo, Ogura-san is suddenly launched into another dimension!

Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment “The Demon Girl Next Door” Page

“Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear” Volume 12

Light Novel Release Date: October 13, 2022 - Digital (December 6, 2022 - Print)

Synopsis: Word has it that there’s a raging bear running rampant at the school festival! Yuna’s having a great time with all the games and entertainment the fair has to offer. However, on the third day, a foolish noble tries to get his paws on Shia to have her marry his son…but don’t worry, the Bloody Bear’s prepared to protect her pal! Follow the adventures of the most frightening (?) bear girl you know!

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

“Kakegurui Twin” Volume 11

Manga Release Date: October 18, 2022

Synopsis: The battle between Mary and Aoi Mibuomi has become an equal-stakes gamble thanks to interference by Sachiko from the student council. In this fierce battle, Mary’s thoughts swirl violently as she experiences a new and unfamiliar excitement.

Publisher: Yen Press “Kakegurui Twin” Page

“Yuri Espoir” Volume 2

Manga Release Date: October 18, 2022 - Print (June 17, 2022 - Digital)

Synopsis: After finding out she's to be forced into a 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: Tokyopop “Yuri Espoir” Page

“She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat” Vol. 1

Manga Release Date: October 18, 2022

Synopsis: Cooking is how Nomoto de-stresses, but one day, she finds herself making way more than she can eat by herself. And so, she invites her neighbor Kasuga, who also lives alone. What will come out of this impromptu dinner invitation...?

Publisher: Yen Press “She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat” Page

“How Do We Relationship?” Volume 7

Manga Release Date: October 25, 2022

Synopsis: Getting over an ex is hard, especially when you’re still sleeping with them! It takes Miwa and Saeko a while to let go of that final aspect of their relationship, but now they are both ready to move on and give new love a chance.

Publisher: Viz Media “How Do We Relationship?” Page

“Just Friends”

Manga Release Date: October 28, 2022 - Digital (February 14, 2023 - Print)

Synopsis: While Erika was reluctant to go to the teen summer camp her mother insisted on sending her to, little did she know she'd meet Emi. Now both women are in their 30s, and reminisce about where life has taken them both. Missed opportunities, talks about what could have been, and about what a special bond they have with one another. A story about friendship, about two women discovering themselves, and then growing up.

Publisher: Tokyopop “Just Friends” Page

Sources: Yen Press website. Seven Seas Entertainment website. Tokyopop website. Denpa Books website. Kodansha website.

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