Baihe Light Novel
Seven Seas has announced their first Baihe light novel, The Beauty’s Blade, by Feng Ren Zuo Shu, an enemy-to-lovers story about two swordswomen and, okay, I’m in. I really like the Crunchyroll variant cover exclusive.
Yuri Visual Novel
Studio Élan celebrates the fact that A Tithe in Blood is in production. You can wishlist it on Steam, pre-order a physical copy, or buy the artbook, for this “modern fantasy yuri visual novel—a tale of blood magic, finding yourself amidst grief, and messing with the order of the world…”
Sr. YNN Correspondent and frequent guest reviewer Patricia B. wants you to know that there is a demo up for Iwakura Aria now on Steam. “Unravel the secrets of the Iwakura mansion in this gripping suspense visual novel. “
Via YNN Correspondent KatGrrrl, we have news that Humble Bundle is holding a Pride Month Bundle that includes some Yuri VNs!
Hat tip to YNN Correspondent High on Lullabies, Clover Reset is now available on Steam for 10% off. “Set at “Shonan Saika Academy,” a prestigious school in Shonan, Kanagawa Prefecture, this is a youthful story of girls wavering between friendship and love. “
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Yuri Manga
Bookwalker is holding a Yuri Matsuri with up to 30% points back on select Yuri manga! Thanks to Okazu Staff Writer and Sr. YNN Correspondent Matt Marcus for the tip!
Also from Matt, Yen Press is holding a 40% Pride Month sale on select Yuri and BL titles.
A White Rose in Bloom, Volume 4 is out this week. It was a terrific volume, which I reviewed earlier this year in Japanese.
Via Sr. YNN Correspondent Sean G, the official Shoujo Beat Tumblr page announced Magical Girl Dandelion by Kaeru Mizuho. “When Butterfly, the organization for magical girls, comes knocking at Tanpopo’s door, she’s ecstatic to join the ranks and help Shade with what he’s been doing in secret all along. Shade, however, is none too pleased with the idea. But there’s more than their friendship at stake when Tanpopo’s grandpa falls victim to fiendhood!”
Ize Press has opened pre-orders for their first Yuri manhwa, I Love Amy, Volume 1, which is slated for an autumn release.
Patricia B. also wants you to know that Gunsmith Cats Burst will be getting a reprint from Dark Horse in 2 omnibus Volumes. ANN’s Joana Cayanan has details. I have Volumes 4 & 5 of the last reprint, because they cover Misty and Goldy’s unsavory/sweet romance. ^_^
Pride Month News
Vivian Kleinman’s documentary about creators of American queer comics, and Gay Comix, No Straight Lines, is once again available to stream for free on PBS. If you are out of the US, grab your VPN and watch it! It is fantastic. I gave it a 10/10 when I reviewed it here on Okazu.
We have some Pride Month Deals on By Your Side: The First 100 Years of Yuri Anime And Manga!
Kinokuniya USA offers 20% off for members; Bookshop.org will give you 15% off; and Amazon has it for 12% off.
The e-book is available for $9.99 on a number of platforms (click the title for the full list), but I recommend getting it direct from the publisher, the fantastic Journey Press for maximum benefit for both them and me. ^_^
Not specifically for Pride month, but it will take me months to catch up. I opened a thread of 1 like=1 obscure Yuri review from Okazu archives on Bluesky. There are well over 200 likes and I’m about 50 entries in, as this last week I was on the road again. But it is a fun way to celebrate how far we’ve come in the last 20+ years of Yuri.
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Live-action News
Egan Loo on ANN has the news on Ayaka is in Love with Hiroko Season 2‘s trailer and opening song. I’m so excited about this. The manga is over, but the story continues!
Other News
Kinokuniya reminds you that it is time to Submit Your Manga for The 19th Japan International Manga Award!
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