Manga Up! Global has announced the addition of five new manga titles to its English-language service, further diversifying its extensive digital catalog. The new releases include “Notorious No More: The Villainess Enjoys Feigning Incompetence” and “The Free Life of the Forlorn Lady: Shining On as a Gem Appraiser After Getting Dumped,” alongside three other series that rolled out through October 2025.
Square Enix’s global manga platform continues to bring a wide array of genres to international readers, from fantasy and romance to action and comedy. The recent additions underscore the platform’s commitment to providing simultaneous releases with Japanese installments and a growing selection of fan-favorite and new works.
Notorious No More: The Villainess Enjoys Feigning Incompetence
Released on October 5, 2025, “Notorious No More: The Villainess Enjoys Feigning Incompetence” is a manga adaptation by Kazusa Subaru of Hanako Arashi’s popular novel series. The story introduces readers to Laviange, who, in her third life, retains memories of her past as the infamous villainess Beljeanne and a Japanese woman. Now 16, Laviange endeavors to conceal her true abilities, desiring a perfectly normal life. The manga originally launched in Square Enix’s Gangan Online in October 2024.
The Free Life of the Forlorn Lady: Shining On as a Gem Appraiser After Getting Dumped
Following on October 10, 2025, is Saki Nagakura’s manga adaptation of Yuto Yotsuba’s light novel series, “The Free Life of the Forlorn Lady: Shining On as a Gem Appraiser After Getting Dumped.” This series follows Audrey, who, after a broken engagement, embraces a new life as a magical gem appraiser, using her newfound powers to build a shining future. Nagakura’s manga adaptation debuted in June 2024, with the first volume published in January by Square Enix. The original story by Yotsuba began on the Kakuyomu website in February 2023.
Additional Titles Joining the Lineup
Manga Up! Global’s October 2025 releases also feature three more diverse titles:
Boyish Girlfriend
Added on October 11, 2025, “Boyish Girlfriend” by Gyūnyūmugigohan, originally launched on X/Twitter in August 2024 and later on Square Enix’s Gangan pixiv online label. The romantic comedy centers on Akira, a girl boyish in both appearance and personality, and her childhood friend-turned-boyfriend, Daichi, who finds her irresistibly cute.
From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman: The Mage Knight’s Origin
This spinoff manga, released on October 13, 2025, is a collaboration between Megumu Soramichi and Itsuki Watanabe. “The Mage Knight’s Origin” is a side story to Shigeru Sagazaki’s “From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman” light novel series. It tells the tale of Fichelle Harbeller, a young woman from a remote countryside who, while training under swordsmaster Beryl Gardinant, discovers her talent for magic, embarking on a journey to master both blade and sorcery.
I Can’t Choose A Childhood Friend!
Concluding the recent wave of additions on October 15, 2025, is Tsukasa Furokawa’s “I Can’t Choose A Childhood Friend!”. This manga, which began serialization in Square Enix’s Gangan Joker magazine in July 2024, explores the complicated reunion of Yu Suzukaze with his adored childhood friend after ten years, only to find out she isn’t single.
These new titles reflect Manga Up! Global’s ongoing strategy to expand its English catalog with a mix of adaptations from popular light novels and original series, catering to a broad international audience. The platform, which launched its global version in July 2022, continues to be a key source for Square Enix manga content outside of Japan.
