The Beat recently announced the debut releases from new North American manga publisher Manga Mavericks, and we’re just as excited to share that three additional titles are set to launch on July 16. Partnering with Japan-based localization group Red String, Manga Mavericks will release three diverse manga that explore queer and yuri stories across genres like drama, horror, and romance.
You can preorder each title now at Manga Mavericks’ website. Let’s take a closer look at what’s coming:
Now No One Lurks Beneath the Snow
by Aneido
Available July 16, 2025 | Rated R18
Print edition available for purchase HERE
Digital edition available for purchase HERE
No one ever wanted to make the journey. And so, the role fell to me to go and visit the manor located deep in the mountains. I was to deliver carrots, of all things, to this residence that everyone was reluctant to visit. And there, a mysterious, beautiful, and wise individual, who called the snowy manor their home, awaited me.
The Murderer and Her Runaway Desire
By: Aneido
Available July 16, 2025 | Rated R18
Print edition available for purchase HERE
Digital edition available for purchase HERE
At a certain school, students are being killed one after another. The culprit is the teacher. The other students are completely unaware. Only “DESIRE” knows the teacher is the murderer. To protect her secret, the teacher surrenders her body to “DESIRE”. Although “DESIRE” is mercilessly brutal, her cunning words and “cunning” actions push the teacher towards hedonism.
Senpai no Kohai
By: Hanakage Alt
Available July 16, 2025 | Rated 13+
Print edition available for purchase HERE
Digital edition available for purchase HERE
One day, on her way to work, Sayuri Terazono, suddenly spots an all too familiar back in the crowd of people before her. Though many years had passed since she last saw Risa, there’s no way Sayuri would be able to forget her precious Kohai. After all, Risa wasn’t just any Kohai for Sayuri, she was special. But there’s no way Risa would remember her after all this time, right?
As manga continues to grow in global popularity, it’s thrilling to see new publishers join the scene. Manga Mavericks will launch their first releases next month, and we’re eager to see what they bring next. Support them by preordering directly from their site.
Source: MANGA MAVERICKS & Red String Manga
