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Additionally, the service includes the manga series "Boyish Girlfriend" as well as "From Old Country Bumpkin" and its spinoff "Master Swordsman".

On October 5th, Manga UP! Global released the English translation of Kazusa Subaru's manga version of Hanako Arashi's "Notorious No More: The Villainess Enjoys Feigning Incompetence" (Kitai no Akujo, Sandome no Jinsei de "Musai Munō" o Tanoshimu) novels. Additionally, on October 10th, Saki Nagakura's manga version of Yuto Yotsuba's "The Free Life of the Forlorn Lady: Shining On as a Gem Appraiser After Getting Dumped" (Botsuraku Reijō no Okinimesumama: Konyaku Haki Sareta node Hōseki Kanteishi to Shite Dokuritsu Shimasu) light novel series was also released in English by Manga UP! Global.

Additionally, on October 11th, Gyūnyūmugigohan's Boyish Girlfriend (Boyish Kanojo ga Kawai Sugiru) manga was added to the service. On October 13th, Megumu Soramichi and Itsuki Watanabe's From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman : The Mage Knight's Origin (Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru Gaiden: Hajimari no Mahō Kenshi) manga was also included. Lastly, on October 15th, Tsukasa Furokawa's I Can't Choose A Childhood Friend! (Osananajimi o Erabanai!) manga was added as well.

Manga UP! describes Notorious No More: The Villainess Enjoys Feigning Incompetence :

In her first life, she was the infamous and “talentless” villainess Beljeanne. In her second life, she lived to the ripe old age of 86 as a Japanese woman. Now, in her third life, she carries all of those memories with her. A little old lady at heart, 16-year-old Laviange does all she can to hide her true abilities and live a perfectly normal life!

In October 2024, Square Enix published Subaru's manga on their online platform, Gangan Online. Then, on June 12, they released the first volume of the manga as a compiled book.

In May 2022, Arashi's original light novel was published by J-Novel Club, featuring illustrations by Wan Hachipisu. The story was launched on both Shōsetsuka ni Narō and Kakuyomu websites at that time.

Manga UP! describes The Free Life of the Forlorn Lady: Shining On as a Gem Appraiser After Getting Dumped :

Audrey, a noble lady in name only, spends her days toiling at a magic gemstone store. Born without the magical powers required to fulfill her dream of becoming an appraiser, she's treated as the lowest of the low at work. To make matters worse, the young company president coldly breaks off their engagement,

When Audrey feels like her life has reached its lowest point, a genie suddenly appears before her from within a quartz stone. After forming a mystical agreement with Audrey, the genie grants her extraordinary abilities. With these new powers, Audrey can now pursue her dream of becoming a renowned gem appraiser and create a prosperous future for herself.

Nagakura launched the manga in June 2024. Square Enix published the first volume on January 7.

In February 2023, Yotsuba started the initial tale on the Kakuyomu site. Square Enix releases the books with pictures by Nanna Fujimi.

Manga UP! describes Boyish Girlfriend :

Akira has a youthful appearance and character traits, while Daichi, their longtime friend who became their boyfriend during their first year of high school, finds her adorable. Although she doesn't typically wear feminine clothing, she surprises him by wearing a cat-eared maid costume at a school festival, resulting in heartwarming moments despite the awkwardness of the situation.

In August 2024, Gyūnyūmugigohan released their manga on Twitter under the handle X/. Additionally, their work was also published online through Square Enix 's Gangan pixiv label on March 15.

Manga UP! describes From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman : The Mage Knight's Origin :

In Liberia, Fichelle Harbeller finds herself at the dojo of renowned swordsmaster Beryl Gardinant. Eager to learn, she quickly surpasses her fellow trainees in swordsmanship. Meanwhile, she also discovers her newfound talent for magic during her training. This marks the start of Fichelle's quest to become proficient in both swordplay and sorcery.

Soramichi and Watanabe launched the manga on Square Enix 's Manga UP! service in November 2024 as a spinoff of Shigeru Sagazaki 's From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman ( Katainaka no Ossan, Kensei ni Naru: Tada no Inaka no Kenjutsu Shihan Datta noni, Taisei Shita Deshitachi ga Ore o Hōttekurenai Ken ) light novel series.

In November 2020, Sagazaki introduced their story on the website "Shōsetsuka ni Narō". Square Enix is currently publishing the novel volumes with illustrations by Tetsuhiro Nabeshima. J-Novel Club has acquired the rights to release this series in English.

In August 2021, Kazuki Satō introduced his novel series as a manga version in Dokodemo Young Champion magazine published by Akita Shoten. Later on, Yen Press released the English version of the manga.

On September 20th, Sasami Hazama's manga series "From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman: The Twin Dragonblade's Journey to the Top" was released as a spinoff by Manga UP! Global.

The TV series based on the books started airing on April 5th. There will be another season in 2026.

Manga UP! describes I Can't Choose A Childhood Friend!:

It seems that being reunited with your childhood friend, whom you cherished greatly, is a fulfilling experience for Yu Suzukaze. Although they have been separated for ten years, they are now able to relish high school life together. However, there is a twist; it appears that this particular girl is not single.

Furokawa launched the manga in Square Enix 's Gangan Joker magazine in July 2024.



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