Renta! Announces March 2025 Manga Release Dates

TOKYO, JAPAN – February 26, 2025 – 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 March, while continuing to strengthen their efforts to add a variety of manga across the board, such as Shonen, Yuri or Josei manga.

BL (Yaoi):
 Akimitu's “Reborn As A Character In A Dating Sim On Hard Mode” (Tensei Mob no Renai Hard Mode)
 Suji's “As Pure as Crimson Snow” (Oni ha Akaku Toketa Yuki wo Hamu)
 Moyori Mori's “Touch Within the Abyss” (Kimi no Yoru ni Fureru)

Other genres: 
 HIKARU KUROSAKI and KEI KOZAKURA's Mature Romance manga, “The Mercurial Duke's Stand-in-Bride” (Reiketsu Koushaku ha Dekiai wo Mitomenai -Migawari Hanayome to Konin no Gosan-)
 Kurakura's Shojo manga, “In My Second Life I Became Food For My Bias?!” (Nidome no Jinsei ha Oshi no Shokuryou Desu)
 Sango Sansan, Nanaki Ichinose, and NOCO Sugimachi's Shojo manga, “The Dragon Prince's Ill- Mated Betrothal” (Datte Nozomarenai Tsugai Desukara)

Details and release dates are as follows:

 “Reborn As A Character In A Dating Sim On Hard Mode” by Akimitu.
Release date: March 1, 2025.

"Why is the hottest guy in this dating sim after... an NPC?!" Tomoya Miyuki wakes up in the world of Dokimelo High School, a hit otome game—not as the protagonist, but as her NPC best friend. Determined to enjoy his new life, he never expects to catch the eye of Yukito Sakakibara, the game's top love interest… or need his help with a very awkward problem.
A hilariously unexpected rom-com where the NPC becomes the main event!
This manga was originally published in Japan by Brite Publishing in March 2024.

 “As Pure as Crimson Snow” by Suji.
Release date: March 19, 2025.

"My sweet sacrifice... I shall savor every morsel of you." Marked by hatred, Yukio is cast out and offered to the Demon God. Desperate, he bargains—his flesh for the village's destruction. But as he prepares to be devoured, the Demon's touch is not just hunger—it's warmth, desire… and something far more dangerous. A dark, intoxicating tale of vengeance and surrender—will Yukio be consumed, or awakened?
This manga was originally published in Japan by Patica in August 2024.

 “Touch Within the Abyss” by Moyori Mori.
Release date: March 25, 2025.

A hitman's past. A blind man's kindness. A fate they can't escape. Chinatsu hesitated once—it cost his brother's life. Five years later, a chance encounter reunites him with Kasumi, the only witness to his failure. Drawn to Kasumi's warmth, Chinatsu knows the truth could destroy them both.
Can forgiveness heal what violence left behind?
This manga was originally published in Japan ShuCream in October 2022.

 “The Mercurial Duke's Stand-in-Bride” by HIKARU KUROSAKI and KEI KOZAKURA.
Release date: March 1, 2025.

Forced to marry the infamous Mercurial Duke, Cecelia expects a cold, loveless union. But behind closed doors, desire takes over. When she offers to bear his child, Lucas's icy heart begins to thaw. Just as love blooms, an assassin is sent to kill him. Will their passion survive, or will duty tear them apart?
A gripping romance of love, betrayal, and irresistible passion
This manga was originally published in Japan by HarperCollins in December 2023.

 “In My Second Life I Became Food For My Bias?!” by Kurakura.
Release date: March 5, 2025.

Overworked office worker Ruri collapses at work—only to wake up inside her favorite otome game, Vampire Mansion! Now reborn as Fiona, the fiancée doomed to die at the hands of the cursed vampire duke, Gilbert, she must fight to change her fate. But as she gets closer to the man she once adored from afar, her mission shifts: can she save him from his tragic destiny instead? A thrilling tale of love, survival, and second chances begins!
This manga was originally published in Japan by SHUSUISHA ORIGINAL in April 2024.

 “The Dragon Prince's Ill-Mated Betrothal” by Sango Sansan, Nanaki Ichinose, and NOCO Sugimachi.
Release date: March 20, 2025.

Adeline, an earl's daughter, was once chosen as the Mate for a Dragonkin prince—only to be met with cruelty and betrayal. Her tragic life ended in poison and whispers of unworthiness. 250 years later, she is reborn… and once again, the Dragonkin summon her to their Mate- seeking ball. Determined to escape her fate, she runs—unaware that this invitation holds a secret that could change everything.
Will she break free, or is destiny impossible to defy?
This manga was originally published in Japan by KADOKAWA in Janurary 2025.

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.

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

Release dates: 
 “Reborn As A Character In A Dating Sim On Hard Mode” on March 1, 2025.
 “As Pure as Crimson Snow” on March 19, 2025.
 “Touch Within the Abyss” on March 25, 2025. 

 “The Mercurial Duke's Stand-in-Bride” on March 1, 2025
 “In My Second Life I Became Food For My Bias?!” on March 5, 2025.
 “The Dragon Prince's Ill-Mated Betrothal” on March 20, 2025.