Renta! Announces October Manga Release Dates

TOKYO, JAPAN – September 27, 2024 – The online licensed manga service Renta! (also known as Ebook Renta!, as per its site URL: https://www.ebookrenta.com/) is pleased to announce that it will add the following manga, amongst other titles, to their lineup this October, while continuing to strengthen their efforts to add a variety of manga across the board, such as Shonen, Yuri or Josei manga.

BL (Yaoi):
* Yamayade's “You Should Be The One To Come Kiss Me” (Omae no Hou kara Kiss Shitekure yo)
* Nira Kaneyuki's “A Lovestruck Cat Wants to be Petted” (Koisuru Neko ha Naderaretai) * Michi Tange's “Pedigree” (Pedigree)

Other genres: 
* Ari Nimaki's Mature Romance manga, “Takumi's Way Too Cheeky -A Young Trainee's Clumsy Attempts At Love-” (Komarasenaide yo, Yasaoka-kun! -Elite Kouhai no Bukiyouna Aishikata-)
* Illustrated by Suzu Hoshimori, written by Kazumi Aota, and with character designs by Satsuki Sheena, the shojo manga, “The Captured Flower Princess's Happy Miscalculation” (Toraware Hanahime no Shiawasena Gosan).
* Hana Maruko's shojo manga, “Love Gamble with the Mafia” (Kakekoi Romanesque - Taishou Akuyakureijo to Saikyou Mafia)-

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Details and release dates are as follows: 

* “You Should Be The One To Come Kiss Me” by Yamayade.
Release date: October 2, 2024.

The cool and capable Isamu's really serious about his job at Accounting, to the point of intimidating his colleagues. Eito, on the other hand, is an upbeat salesman courting the next managerial position. Unbeknownst to others at the office though, these polar opposites are actually close buddies. But for Isamu, who's out as gay, this friendship is a source of restlessness as it grows more intimate with each passing day. Even for Eito, however, knowing that he's not Isamu's type starts gnawing on his mind. Will these two let go of their defenses and let their slow-burn romance finally take form?

This manga was originally published in Japan by ShuCream POP in April 2023.

* “A Lovestruck Cat Wants to be Petted” by Nira Kaneyuki.
Release date: October 8, 2024.

Sweet and skittish Kotetsu has been stopping by the pet store just to see Okazaki. When Okazaki asks to see pictures of his cat, Kotetsu's overjoyed to finally exchange contact info with his crush... but what Okazaki doesn't know is that Kotetsu IS the cat! Having suddenly turned half-human, half-cat, Kotetsu must hide his ears and tail as he adjusts to his new lifestyle and pursues a blossoming friendship with Okazaki. But what will Okazaki think when he finds out the truth?

This manga was originally published in Japan by Futabasha Publishers Ltd. in October 2022.

* “Pedigree” by Michi Tange.
Release date: October 28, 2024.

Half-human, half-snake, and blessed with beauty, Akemitsu Orochi is the son of a noble family. In order to continue that lineage, his family asks him to try to pair with another of noble blood for one month, and the partner they pick for him is Mashu Kofu, a Siberian tiger-man who also happens to be his former fiancé! They were betrothed as children, but Mashu suddenly broke things off, scarring Akemitsu for life. To make matters worse, while Akemitsu begrudgingly agrees to give it another shot, Mashu has developed a terrible personality. But that might just be the impetus Akemitsu needed to hatch a plan to break his heart...!

This manga was originally published by HOUBUNSHA Co.,Ltd in March 2022.

* “Takumi's Way Too Cheeky -A Young Trainee's Clumsy Attempts At Love-” by Ari Nimaki.
Release date: October 5, 2024.

Ann's shorter than your average girl, and, because of her helpful, albeit meddlesome personality, guys have always friend-zoned her as a “mom” character. Even whe a hot stranger on the train saves her from falling, the only thing he says to her is that she's “so tiny.” She goes to work eager to shake it off, but her new trainee turns out to be that very same hottie…! This new guy, Takumi, is a riddle to her, a complete jerk one minute and a sweetheart the next. But anything's possible after a few drinks…

This manga was originally published in Japan by CLAP Comix in September 2021.

* “The Captured Flower Princess's Happy Miscalculation” by Suzu Hoshimori, Kazumi Aota and Satsuki Sheena.
Release date: October 22, 2024.

Princess Loutier (Lou, for short) of the Kingdom of Florella was called the “Flower Princess” for her power to make flowers bloom through song, an ability so powerful she was even forbidden from using it. When the Prince of an allied kingdom offers marriage, she's happy to oblige, but on the day of their nuptials, an enemy empire attacks and Lou is captured by their mysterious prince and forced to marry him instead. Is her new life bound to be one of misery, or is this marriage miscalculation bound to lead to happiness? This manga was originally published in Japan by KADOKAWA in July 2023.

* “Love Gamble with the Mafia” by Hana Maruko
. Release date: October 27, 2024.

A woman cursed with the worst luck ever dies to find herself reborn in her favorite otome game, set in Japan's Taisho era… but not as the protagonist, but as its rival! And, what's worse, in the middle of requesting the protagonist's assassination from the leader of the Chinese mafia, the cause of most of the game's bad endings, Haku! With her own life at stake next, what's a villainess to do but propose a dangerous gamble?

This manga was originally published in Japan by wwwave comics in December 2023.

About Renta!
“Renta!” is a digital manga store run by PAPYLESS, the largest online digital bookstore in Japan. Digital books and manga are made available from over 500 publishers via PAPYLESS, and on February 1st, 2011, PAPYLESS launched the English version of "Renta!", aiming to offer manga fans around the globe quick access to high quality, officially licensed manga.

All the perks of choosing Renta!:
・Supporting authors and manga publishers.
・Users can choose to try out titles by renting them for 48 hours, before choosing to commit to a solid purchase (a.k.a. renting for an unlimited period).
・You can read all content online instantly on multiple devices.
・All content can be previewed.
・Points can be bought by credit card, Paypal or Google Play.
・Features exclusive content localized in-house by Renta!.
・Frequent sales, user-interactive campaigns, as well as a page of free content.
・Community-fostering endeavors like blogs, convention participation, and gathering fan-mail for beloved authors.

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To see all new releases on Renta!, please click on the link below.
https://www.ebookrenta.com/Renta!/sc/frm/newrelease/

For future releases, please visit the upcoming releases page through the link below.
https://www.ebookrenta.com/Renta!/sc/frm/upcoming

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Release dates: 
“You Should Be The One To Come Kiss Me” on October 2, 2024.
“A Lovestruck Cat Wants to be Petted” on October 8, 2024.
“Pedigree” on October 28, 2024.
“Takumi's Way Too Cheeky -A Young Trainee's Clumsy Attempts At Love-” on October 5, 2024.
“The Captured Flower Princess's Happy Miscalculation” on October 22, 2024.