A total of five new manga series have been added to the platform.
In the last two weeks, Manga UP! Global has added five new manga titles to its roster. In chronological order of release, the new manga are “School Submarine Fleet: Mermaid Girls”, “Since I Was Confessed To, Milady Has Been Acting Strange”, “Sunbeams in the Sky”, “Fantasy Gourmet”, and “I’m Now the Princess of Spring in Another World”. All the manga are currently available to read on the Manga UP! Global platform.
What is School Submarine Fleet: Mermaid Girls about?
Written by Makoto Fukami and illustrated by Seigo Tokiya, this manga began publishing in Manga UP! Global on 16 July. The original manga is published by Square Enix.
Manga UP! Global describes the story as:
After alien lifeforms known as "Trenchwalkers" land in Antarctica, they transform the planet, causing sea levels to rise by 70 meters and submerging cities like Tokyo. Furthermore, they begin converting Earth’s water into a divine substance, "Nectar," which proves fatal to those whose bodies cannot adapt to it. A handful of girls who can withstand the Nectar are chosen to board a submarine, equip special swimsuits, and head to the battlefield to reclaim our planet. Upon receiving the dying message of her older sister, Todoroki Hiro goes in search for the strongest marine soldier Tsunoba Kiriri, and despite her heart being full of uncertainties, she chooses to enroll in the Masakado Girls' Academy Submarine Fleet. However, will it actually be smooth sailing for her?! Girls in swimsuits, water guns, and high-stakes combat: the ultimate splash-action battle for Earth is here!
What is Since I Was Confessed To, Milady Has Been Acting Strange about?
This manga series is written by Ryu Hidari and illustrated by Yuki Yato, with character designs by Takehana Note. It began releasing in English on Manga UP! Global on 19 July. Square Enix publishes the original manga in English.
The website describes the story as:
Hoshine, the elite young lady of the Tendou family, has long harbored feelings for Eito, the servant who has been by her side since childhood. When she discovers that a classmate has confessed to Eito, Hoshine doesn’t hesitate! She decides to pour all of her intellect, strength, wealth, and (questionable) intuition into winning his heart. See the surprising lengths she will go for love in this chaotic lady-and-butler rom-com!
What is Sunbeams in the Sky about?
Created by Monika Kaname, this romance manga was first released on Manga UP! Global on 20 July. Square Enix publishes the original manga in Japanese.
Manga UP! Global describes the story as:
Himari Akeno can’t wait to start high school! Even though she’s parting ways with her twin sister, Mio, Himari’s enthusiasm to start this new chapter of her life is palpable—that is, until a traumatic incident sends her home to hide in her room…Watching Himari’s dreams shatter is more than Mio can bear, especially when her sister still longs for an ordinary student life. Determined to see her twin get back out into the world, Mio "catches a cold" and convinces her sister to fill in until she "recovers." As long as the shy, introverted Himari can pull off impersonating the bubbly, energetic Mio, nothing could go wrong…right?
What is Fantasy Gourmet about?
Written by Kouta Amana and illustrated by Otsuji, this manga was originally published by Square Enix. Manga UP! Global began serialising it on 24 July and describes the story as:
Suddenly transported to another world, Shunichiro finds a new life passion: seeing, touching, spelling and eating all the unknown foods it has to offer! Alongside his beastkin maid, Sylphin, he’s set to eat his way through a fantasy world in this delicious adventure!
What is I’m Now the Princess of Spring in Another World about?
This manga series is written by Mochiko Mochida, illustrated by Satsuki Urushuji and published by Square Enix. Mang UP! Global began publishing the series on 29 July and describes the story as:
Toono Hana (34) was just a temp worker whose contract had just expired, leaving her unemployed and feeling down. But in a sudden turn of events, she finds herself summoned to a parallel world—a realm where humanity has the power to change the seasons! Waiting for her there is a prestigious role: the "Spring Princess." However, this isn't just a royal title; it’s a job requirement, and she’ll need to recruit her own knight as well... In a fantastic world without family or friends, Hana must persevere as the Spring Princess to find her way home!