Kadokawa has announced the English digital publication of three new manga titles: The Killer Cutie Next Door, Flirting with a Faux Tyrant in the Entertainment Biz, and From Bullied to Brawler: My After-Hours Education with the School’s Tough Girls. These releases underscore Kadokawa’s continued commitment to broadening its global reach and providing diverse content to English-speaking audiences through platforms like BookWalker Global.
The Killer Cutie Next Door: An Assassin’s Normal Life
Jay Kato’s The Killer Cutie Next Door (original title: Tonari no Koroshiya-chan) is set to launch in English chapter format on BookWalker Global starting July 12. The manga follows Ako Yamada, a former member of the fearsome assassin organization “Orochi,” as she attempts to live an ordinary life working at a bakery. Despite her past as a cold-blooded hitman, Ako struggles with the mundane aspects of everyday existence due to her extensive years in the underworld. Her new, peaceful life is constantly challenged, not only by her own clumsiness in normal situations but also by the appearance of Nono Morino, a high school girl fascinated by urban legends who suspects a hitman lives nearby. Complicating matters further, members of “Orochi” are also pursuing Ako, jeopardizing her longed-for tranquility.
Flirting with a Faux Tyrant in the Entertainment Biz: Reincarnation in an Otome Game
Flirting with a Faux Tyrant in the Entertainment Biz (original title: Bijinesu Boukun to Mezasu Happiiendo), by Takarano Island, will be released exclusively on BookWalker Global in chapter format on July 18. This title will initially offer its first four chapters for free for a period of three months. The story centers on Misora Kikuna, a 30-year-old office worker and producer of the otome game “Nanairo no Tsuki” (Seven-Colored Moon). After a fatal accident involving an idol group’s car, Misora finds herself reincarnated into the world of her own game as its protagonist. Adding to the complexity, the most popular member of the in-game idol group POLARIS7 is also reincarnated as the prince within this new reality, setting the stage for a unique blend of romance and corporate intrigue.
From Bullied to Brawler: My After-Hours Education with the School’s Tough Girls
The manga series From Bullied to Brawler: My After-Hours Education with the School’s Tough Girls (original title: Hōkago wa Kenka Saikyō no Gyaru ni Tsurekomareru Seikatsu), written by Aitsu and illustrated by Takao Aoyagi, commenced its English chapter releases on BookWalker Global on Monday (July 8, 2025). The narrative introduces Shiki, a student at the ill-reputed St. Lukeman’s Academy. His life takes an unexpected turn when he helps a friend of Karin, the “Empress” of the high school—known as the strongest and most beautiful girl. In a surprising deal, Karin agrees to teach Shiki how to fight, provided he helps her with her studies. This arrangement leads Shiki on a path to becoming stronger, exploring themes of self-improvement and unexpected mentorship within a school setting. The series originated as a web novel in October 2022, with the manga adaptation launching in Fujimi Shobo’s Dragon Age magazine in February 2024.
