Renta! Announces May 2025 Manga Release Dates
TOKYO, JAPAN – April 28, 2025 – The online licensed manga service Renta! (also known as Ebook Renta!, as per its site URL: https://www.ebookrenta.com/) is pleased to announce that it will add the following manga, amongst other titles, to their lineup this May, while continuing to strengthen their efforts to add a variety of manga across the board, such as Shonen, Yuri or Josei manga.
BL (Yaoi):
Suripi Nagane's “The Cute Police Officer is Mine - Forced to Moan by a Coercive Host”
(Kawaii Omawarisan ha Oresenyo Goinhost ni Nakasareru)
Waka Sagami's “Kisses That Taste Like Lies” (Kuchizuke ha Uso no Aji)
Yoh Matsumoto's “I Can't Get Through the Night Alone” (Hitori de Yoru ha Koerarenai)
Other genres:
TENTEN and MAYU KUMANO's Mature Romance manga, “The Overprotective Duke's
Sweet Net Of Love” (Kahogona Koushakusama no Mitsuai Houimou Ummei no Reijou wo
Zettai ni Hanasanai)
Mika Kamisu and Shirohi's Shojo manga, “The Gorilla God’s Go-To Girl” (Gorilla no Kami
kara Kagosareta Reijo ha Oritsukishidan de Kawaigarareru)
Touya, Yoimachi, Ren Sakuma and Shiori Shiono's Shojo manga, “The Villainess's Guide to
(Not) Falling in Love” (Akuyakureijo ha Dekiai Route ni Hairimashita)
Details and release dates are as follows:
“The Cute Police Officer is Mine - Forced to Moan by a Coercive Host” by Suripi Nagane.
Release date: May 9, 2025.
Rookie cop Hajime often finds himself in Kabukicho dealing with the chaos stirred up by top
host Yura. Despite the trouble, Yura's sweet words and stunning looks are hard to resist. One
drunken night, Hajime ends up flirting with Yura—and waking up in a love hotel! Yura's
experienced touch soon awakens desires Hajime never knew he had...
This manga was originally published in Japan by Mobile Media Research in July 2024.
“Kisses That Taste Like Lies” by Waka Sagami.
Release date: May 13, 2025.
Wachi is a young, wealthy, and handsome CEO—but his cold personality keeps everyone at
arm's length. That is, until he meets Makio, a bartender whose warmth stirs unexpected
emotions in him. For the first time, Wachi wonders: is he truly falling for someone?
This manga was originally published in Japan by KAIOHSHA in March 2014.
“I Can't Get Through the Night Alone” by Yoh Matsumoto.
Release date: May 27, 2025.
1950, Japan. Haunted by the war, Seishiro can't sleep—until he meets Jim, a warm-hearted
American soldier. Seizing a chance at a better life, Seishiro proposes they become a couple.
Jim, instantly taken with him, accepts without question. At first, Seishiro sees their bond as
mere convenience, but night after night, in Jim's gentle embrace, his wounded heart slowly
begins to heal.
This manga was originally published in Japan ShuCream in February 2023.
“The Overprotective Duke's Sweet Net Of Love” by TENTEN and MAYU KUMANO.
Release date: May 9, 2025.
At her debut ball, Lynette catches the eye of Elias, society's most handsome nobleman — not
for who she is, but because she resembles the heroine of his favorite novel. Though Lynette
protests, Elias pursues her relentlessly, drawing her into a whirlwind of sweet words and
irresistible pleasure. Is he falling for Lynette... or just the fantasy?
This manga was originally published in Japan by HarperCollins in November 2024.
“The Gorilla God’s Go-To Girl” by Maripara, aberage, and Konniti Wawa.
Release date: May 11, 2025.
Sixteen-year-old Sophia Riller was ready for the Blessing Ceremony, where teens receive
powers from animal gods. Hoping for something low-key, Sophia instead is chosen by the
Gorilla God—granting her combat prowess and a fast track to becoming a Junior Knight. On
exam day, she meets the handsome Louis and two others who discover her unusual blessing,
setting her life on an unexpected new path.
This manga was originally published in Japan by KADOKAWA in November 2021.
“The Villainess's Guide to (Not) Falling in Love” by Touya, Yoimachi, Ren Sakuma and Shiori
Shiono.
Release date: May 19, 2025.
After dying as an unpopular woman nearing her thirties, I was reborn as Luciana, the villainess
of a dating sim! To avoid my doomed future of exile, I vow to steer clear of romance and live a
quiet life. But no matter how hard I try to stay low-key, the game's love interests just won't
leave me alone!
This manga was originally published in Japan by SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. in July 2022.
About Renta!
“Renta!” is a digital manga store run by PAPYLESS, the largest online digital bookstore in Japan.
Digital books and manga are made available from over 500 publishers via PAPYLESS, and on
February 1st, 2011, PAPYLESS launched the English version of "Renta!", aiming to offer manga
fans around the globe quick access to high quality, officially licensed manga.
All the perks of choosing Renta!:
Supporting authors and manga publishers.
Users can choose to try out titles by renting them for 48 hours, before choosing to commit to a
solid purchase (a.k.a. renting for an unlimited period).
You can read all content online instantly on multiple devices.
All content can be previewed.
Points can be bought by credit card, Paypal or Google Play.
Features exclusive content localized in-house by Renta!.
Frequent sales, user-interactive campaigns, as well as a page of free content.
Community-fostering endeavors like blogs, convention participation, and gathering fan-mail
for beloved authors.
To see all new releases on Renta!, please click on the link below.
https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/newrelease/
For future releases, please visit the upcoming releases page through the link below.
https://www.ebookrenta.com/renta/sc/frm/upcoming
Release dates:
“The Cute Police Officer is Mine - Forced to Moan by a Coercive Host” on May 9, 2025.
“Kisses That Taste Like Lies” on May 13, 2025.
“I Can't Get Through the Night Alone” on May 27, 2025.
“The Overprotective Duke's Sweet Net Of Love” on May 9, 2025
“The Gorilla God’s Go-To Girl” on May 11, 2025.
“The Villainess's Guide to (Not) Falling in Love” on May 19, 2025.
