April 2018 Manga Releases

Spring is finally here! And with spring comes images of the blooming cherry blossoms in Japan. This month’s roundup is a big one so I hope you’re ready to go on a shopping spree~! Without further ado, here’s our list of the April 2018 manga releases (plus light novels and books)!

This month's release dates are the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 20th, and the 24th. You can either click on one of the dates to be taken to that section, do a page search by publisher, or scroll ’til your heart’s content!

Want to see more? Check out our previous manga release articles!

Note: some covers may not be final.

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April 1

Bruno GmuenderRamen Master: and Other StoriesBy Kazuhide Ichikawa

April 3

Seven Seas EntertainmentAbsolute Duo Vol. 3By Takumi Hiiragiboshi (Author) & Shinichirou Nariie (Illustrator)
Viz MediaAssassination Classroom Vol. 21By Yusei Matsui (Author)
KodanshaAttack on Titan: Before the Fall Vol. 13By by Ryo Suzukaze (Author),‎ Hajime Isayama (Creator) & Satoshi Shiki (Illustrator)
KodanshaBattle Angel Alita [Deluxe Edition] Vol. 3 (Hardcover)By Yukito Kishiro (Author)
TokyopopDisney Pixar Manga: Wall-EBy Shiro Shirai (Author, Artist)
KodanshaFire Force Vol. 9By Atsushi Ohkubo (Author)
Viz MediaFood Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma Vol. 23By by Yuto Tsukuda (Author),‎ Shun Saeki (Illustrator) & Yuki Morisaki (Contributor)
Viz MediaHaikyu!! Vol. 22By Haruichi Furudate (Author)
Viz MediaMy Hero Academia Vol. 12By Kohei Horikoshi (Author)
Viz MediaNaruto (3-in-1 Edition) Vol. 22By Masashi Kishimoto (Author)
Seven Seas EntertainmentNot Lives Vol. 8By Wataru Karasuma (Author)
TokyopopOcean of Secrets Vol. 2By Sophie-chan (Author, Artist)
Viz MediaPlatinum End Vol. 5By Tsugumi Ohba (Author) & Takeshi Obata (Illustrator)
KodanshaPrincess Jellyfish Vol. 8By Akiko Higashimura (Author)
Viz MediaThe Promised Neverland Vol. 3By Kaiu Shirai (Author) & Posuka Demizu (Illustrator)
Viz MediaRurouni Kenshin (3-in-1 Edition) Vol. 6By Nobuhiro Watsuki (Author)
Viz MediaSeraph of the End Vol. 14By Takaya Kagami (Author),‎ Daisuke Furuya (Author) & Yamato Yamamoto (Illustrator)
Viz MediaTakane & Hana Vol. 2By Yuki Shiwasu (Author)
Seven Seas EntertainmentThe Testament of Sister New Devil STORM! Vol. 3By Tetsuto Uesu (Author) & Fumihiro Kiso (Illustrator)
Viz MediaThe Water Dragon’s Bride Vol. 5By Rei Toma (Author)
Viz MediaYona of the Dawn Vol. 11By Mizuho Kusanagi (Author)

April 5

Seven Seas EntertainmentStrawberry Panic Vol. 1 [Kindle Edition]By Sakurako Kimino (Author),‎ Takuminamuchi (Illustrator)Light Novel

April 10

Yen PressAccel World Vol. 13By Reki Kawahara (Author)Light Novel
Seven Seas EntertainmentAkashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor Vol. 3By Hitsuji Tarou (Author) & Tsunemi Aosa (Illustrator)
Yen PressAlice in Murderland Vol. 8By Kaori Yuki (Author)
Yen PressAngels of Death Vol. 2By Kudan Naduka (Author),‎ Makoto Sanada (Artist)
KodanshaAttack on Titan Vol. 24By Hajime Isayama (Author)
Yen PressThe Betrayal Knows My Name Vol. 8By Hotaru Odagiri (Creator)
Dark HorseBlood Blockade Battlefront Vol. 9By Yasuhiro Nightow (Author)
Yen PressBungo Stray Dogs Vol. 6By Kafka Asagiri (Author) & Sango Harukawa (Artist)
KodanshaCardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card Vol. 3By Clamp (Author)
Viz MediaCase Closed Vol. 66By Gosho Aoyama (Author)
Yen PressThe Elder Sister-Like One Vol. 1By Pochi Iida (Author)
Yen PressErased Vol. 4By Kei Sanbe (Author)
KodanshaThe Heroic Legend of Arslan Vol. 8 [Kindle & comiXology]By Yoshiki Tanaka (Author, Illustrator) & Hiromu Arakawa (Author, Illustrator)Digital Edition
Viz MediaHoshin Engi Vol. 2 [Kindle Edition]By Ryu Fujisaki (Author, Illustrator)Digital Edition
KodanshaIn/Spectre Vol. 7 [Kindle & comiXology]By Chashiba Katase (Author, Illustrator)Digital Edition
KodanshaLove and Lies Vol. 5By Musawo (Author)
Yen PressLove at Fourteen Vol. 7By Fuka Mizutani (Author)
Viz MediaMagi Vol. 29: The Labyrinth of MagicBy Shinobu Ohtaka (Author)
Seven Seas EntertainmentMagical Girl Apocalypse Vol. 14By Kentaro Sato (Author)
Yen PressMermaid Boys Vol. 1By Yomi Sarachi (Author)
Yen PressMonster Tamer Girls Vol. 1By Mujirushi Shimazaki (Author)
Vertical ComicsMy Boy Vol. 1By Hitomi Takano (Author)
Seven Seas EntertainmentMy Monster Secret Vol. 10By Eiji Masuda (Author)
Yen PressOne Week Friends Vol. 2By Matcha Hazuki (Author)
Yen PressSo I'm a Spider, So What? Vol. 2By Okina Baba (Author) & Asahiro Kakashi (Author)
Yen PressSpirits & Cat Ears, Vol. 5By Miyuki Nakayama (Author)
Yen PressA Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! Vol. 2By Mai Tanaka (Author)
Yen PressThough You May Burn to Ash Vol. 1By Kakashi Oniyazu (Author)
Tuttle PublishingTokyo Pop-Up Book: A Comic Adventure with Neko the CatBy Sam Ita (Author)
Yen PressUmineko WHEN THEY CRY Episode 7 Vol. 2By Ryukishi07 (Author) & Eita Mizuno (Artist)
Yen Pressyour name. Vol. 3By Makoto Shinkai (Author) &‎ Ranmaru Kotone (Artist)

April 11

J-Novel ClubArifureta Zero: Vol. 1 [Kindle Edition]By Ryo Shirakome (Author),‎ Takaya-ki (Illustrator) & Ningen (Translator)Light Novel
J-Novel ClubInfinite Stratos: Vol. 1 [Kindle Edition]By Izuru Yumizuru (Author),‎ CHOCO (Illustrator) & Holm Hinners (Translator)Light Novel

April 17

KodanshaAgain!! Vol. 2By Mitsurou Kubo (Author)
Viz MediaDead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction Vol. 1By Inio Asano (Author)
KodanshaDescending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju Vol. 6By Haruko Kumota (Author)
KodanshaFairy Tail S Vol. 2By Hiro Mashima (Author)
Viz MediaFire Punch Vol. 2By Tatsuki Fujimoto (Author)
Yen PressGoblin Slayer Vol. 2By Kumo Kagyu (Author),‎ Kousuke Kurose (Artist) & Noboru Kannatuki (Designer)
Viz MediaHoshin Engi Vol. 3 [Kindle Edition]By Ryu Fujisaki (Author, Illustrator) & Frances Wall (Editor)Digital Edition
Vertical ComicsImperfect Girl Vol. 3By Mitsuru Hattori (Adapter) & NISIOISIN (Author)
Yen PressThe Isolator Vol. 3By Reki Kawahara (Author) & Naoki Koshimizu (Artist)
Yen PressKagerou Daze Vol. 9By Jin (Shizen no Teki-P) (Author),‎ Mahiro Satou (Artist),‎ Sidu (Designer) & Wannyanpuu- (Designer)
One Peace BooksKuma Miko Vol. 8By Masume Yoshimoto (Author)
HaikasoruLegend of the Galactic Heroes Vol. 6By Yoshiki Tanaka (Author) & Tyran Grillo (Translator)
IMPACT BooksMake Manga!: Create Characters and ScenesBy Karolina "Larienne" Heikura (Author)
Seven Seas EntertainmentMonster Girl Doctor Vol. 2 [Kindle Edition]By Yoshino Origuchi (Author) & z-ton (Illustrator)Light Novel
Yen PressThe Royal Tutor Vol. 6By Higasa Akai (Author)
Seven Seas EntertainmentSpirit Circle Vol. 3By Satoshi Mizukami (Author)
Yen PressStrike the Blood Vol. 10By Gakuto Mikumo (Author),‎ TATE (Artist),‎ Manyako (Artist)
KodanshaThat Time I got Reincarnated as a Slime Vol. 5 [Kindle & comiXology]By FUSE (Author) & Taiki Kawakami (Illustrator)Digital Edition
Viz MediaTokyo Ghoul: re Vol. 4By Sui Ishida (Author)
Seven Seas EntertainmentWorld's End Harem Vol. 1 [Kindle Edition]By LINK (Author),‎ Kotaro Shono (Illustrator) & Kotarou Shouno (Contributor)Digital Edition
KodanshaWotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku Vol. 1By Fujita (Author)

April 20

J-Novel ClubOutbreak Company: Vol. 3 [Kindle Edition]By Ichiro Sakaki (Author) & Yuugen (Illustrator)Light Novel

April 24

KodanshaAho-Girl Vol. 6By Hiroyuki (Author)
Yen PressAkame ga KILL! Vol. 14By Takahiro (Author) & Tetsuya Tashiro (Artist)
Yen PressAoharu X Machinegun Vol. 10By Naoe (Author)
Yen PressAs Miss Beelzebub Likes Vol. 1By matoba (Author)
KodanshaAttack on Titan Season 1 Part 1 Manga Box SetBy Hajime Isayama (Author)
Yen PressA Certain Magical Index Vol. 13By Kazuma Kamachi (Author) & Chuya Kogino (Artist)
Seven Seas EntertainmentCaptain Harlock: Dimensional Voyage Vol. 4By Leiji Matsumoto (Author) & Kouichi Shimahoshi (Illustrator)
Viz MediaélDLIVE Vol. 5 [Kindle Edition]By Akira Amano (Author)Digital Edition
Yen PressGabriel Dropout Vol. 3By UKAMI (Author)
TokyopopGoldfisch Vol. 2By Nana Yaa (Author, Artist)
Dark HorseHatsune Miku: Future Delivery Vol. 2By Oshio Satoshi (Author) & Miyama Hugin (Illustrator)
Seven Seas EntertainmentHatsune Miku Presents: Hachune Miku's Everyday Vocaloid Paradise Vol. 3By Ontama (Author)
Yen PressThe Honor Student at Magic High School Vol. 8By Tsutomu Satou (Author) & Yu Mori (Artist)
Viz MediaHoshin Engi Vol. 4 [Kindle Edition]By Ryu Fujisaki (Author, Illustrator)Digital Edition
Yen PressHybrid x Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia Vol. 3By Masamune Kuji (Author) & Riku Ayakawa (Artist)
Yen PressI've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level Vol. 1By Kisetsu Morita (Author) & Benio (Artist)Light Novel
Yen PressKiniro Mosaic Vol. 6By Yui Hara (Artist)
Seven Seas EntertainmentMade in Abyss Vol. 2By Akihito Tsukushi (Author)
Yen PressMagical Girl Raising Project Vol. 2By Asari Endou (Author) & Pochi Edoya (Artist)
Yen PressMonthly Girls' Nozaki-kun Vol. 9By Izumi Tsubaki (Author)
Seven Seas EntertainmentMushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Vol. 7 [Kindle Edition]By Rifujin na Magonote (Author) & Yuka Fujikawa (Illustrator)Digital Edition
Yen PressMurciélago Vol. 6By Yoshimurakana (Author)
Yen PressMy Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected @ comic Vol. 8By Wataru Watari (Author),‎ Naomichi Io (Artist) & Ponkan 8 (Artist)
Yen PressNapping Princess: The Story of the Unknown Me Vol. 1By Kenji Kamiyama (Author) &‎ Hana Ichika (Artist)
Yen PressOf the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi Vol. 10By HaccaWorks* (Author) & Nanao (Artist)
Yen PressOverlord Vol. 6By Kugane Maruyama (Author),‎ Satoshi Oshio (Author),‎ Hugin Miyama (Artist) & so-bin (Artist)
Seven Seas EntertainmentPerfect Blue: Awaken from a DreamBy Yoshikazu Takeuchi (Author)
Yen PressReborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Vol. 1By Hirukuma (Author) & Ituwa Kato (Artist)Light Novel
Yen PressRe:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Vol. 3By Tappei Nagatsuki (Author),‎ Shinichirou Otsuka (Artist) & Daichi Matsuse (Artist)
Yen PressSekirei Vol. 4By Sakurako Gokurakuin (Author)
Yen PressSilver Spoon Vol. 2By Hiromu Arakawa (Author)
Yen PressTaboo Tattoo Vol. 10By Shinjiro (Author)
Yen PressToday's Cerberus Vol. 8By Ato Sakurai (Author)
KodanshaTo Your Eternity Vol. 4By Yoshitoki Oima (Author)
Yen PressVal x Love Vol. 2By Ryosuke Asakura (Author)
Vertical ComicsWitchcraft Works Vol. 11By Ryu Mizunagi (Author)
Yen PressYowamushi Pedal Vol. 8By Wataru Watanabe (Author)
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