Yuri Doujinshi Publisher Lilyka Holds Labor Day Sale - 25% Off Manga Titles
On Saturday, Lilyka Manga announced that it is holding a Labor Day weekend sale with 25% off all manga. Lilyka primarily publishes independent Yuri comics, working directly with their creators to translate and market them.
Readers can get the discount by using the code "Labor" at checkout.
Lilyka Manga is an imprint of Digital Manga Inc. In addition to doujinshi Lilyka also sells Yuri visual novels and organizes special limited-run signed shikishi events.
The imprint holds interviews with Yuri mangaka and community members. YuriMother was interviewed by Lilyka in July and discussed some of the platform's top titles:
Mintaro's Lily Fairy Tale series is a must-read, in my opinion. It is a sort of anthology set at a school full of girls from classic fairy tales. Each issue focuses on a different odd pairing of classic characters like Rapunzel and Sleeping Beauty, or Cinderella and Little Red Cap. Such a creative concept blends these well-known characters and stories with a new Yuri twist and a faint eerie atmosphere, as each character has an inevitable fate. Plus, minatro-sensei's illustrations are adorable and have an enchanting air about them.
I also strongly advocate for Ruri Hazuki's work if you like a more chaotic read. I think I once described her series Saturday as "wild and sloppy." Yet, I find the series oddly charming and incredibly salacious! The idea of a company comprised of women who all constantly flirt and seduce each other with such vigor and frequency that there is a literal chart to keep track of it all is sheerly absurd!
SHWD by sono.N is one of my all-time favorite works, and considering I read Yuri for a living, that is pretty high praise. I love the darker tone and elements of horror in it, particularly in any scene with the Dynamis, which always sends a shudder down my spine. The action scenes with them are always thrilling and spectacularly illustrated. However, the character designs are easily the best part. In Yuri, we get a lot of cute, fluffy romances and slice-of-life series with moe schoolgirls, so it is a welcome change to see some larger, mature women with bludging muscles as they both kick butt and show off their more feminine, delicate side.
Lastly, no discussion of Lilyka's incredible offerings is complete without sincere praise of Alt Hanakage. Although much of the work I know her for is more sultry and, frankly, for that reason, not of much interest to me, her more dramatic and tender Shakaijin Yuri works are spectacular. Senpai no Kouhai, which, as she admitted to Lilyka, was based on her experiences as a lesbian, is so authentic. The reader gets a sense of both women's turmoil and regret, and the manga is so relatable to queer people.
Hanakage-sensei's other work on Lilyka, Ring On My Finger, is an exceptional short letter expressing both the profound love that two women can have for each other and the injustices LGBT people face every day, tailored through the lens of Japan's lack of marriage equality. The manga captures the voice of the queer community, their joys and their sorrows. It nearly brought me to tears. It is so beautiful.
Check out all the titles mentioned and more at a discount as part of Lilyka's Labor Day sale, and read the full interview here: https://www.lilykamanga.com/post/holy-yurimother-the-goddess-of-the-yuri-community
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Digital Manga Inc.'s Yuri imprint, Lilyka Manga, announced that it was holding a labor day sale for 20% off most items on its site. The sale will last until Wednesday and can be accessed with the promotional code LD21.
Lilyka Manga works directly with Japanese creators to releases their manga digitally in English. The series are sold on Lilyka's online platform with select works available on Amazon Kindle. The platform focuses on doujinshi (independent comics). Lilyka also publishes interviews with Yuri mangaka on its blog.
Popular works published by Lilyka include Lily Confit by Sachi Miyabe, Tadokoro-san by Tatsubon, Can I Really Buy You with Money? by Tachi, Saturday by Ruri Hazuki, and SHWD by sono.N.
Check out the sale now before it ends and enjoy some great Yuri series from Lilyka.
Yuri Doujin ‘Between She and Her’ Released in English
Lilyka Manga, Digital Manga Publishing’s Yuri imprint, released its newest Yuri manga last week. The doujinshi, Between She and Her, by Twa was initially released digitally in Japanese on the authors Booth in September 2019.
The publisher describes the manga:
This is the story of a single mother, Shiori, with a daughter in Kindergarten, and a Freeter who is saving money for her dream. Shiori's daughter, Chii, ran away after an argument. Yuki found Chii in the mud by chance. After their meeting, Chii's newfound attachment to Yuki brings Shiori closer to her...
Between She and Her is available for purchase digitally on Lilyka’s online store. The imprint is also holding an Easter sale from now until April 12, with 20% off orders of $20 or more.
Over the past few weeks, Yuri manga publisher Lilyka Manga continued to put out new releases and series. Lilyka manga is Digital Manga Incs. Yuri imprint focused on Yuri content. It primarily licenses Japanese Yuri doujinshi (independent comics) and adapts them for English audiences. The imprint also posts interviews with creators and is looking to license original English language work.
These are some of the imprint’s most recent Yuri releases. You can check them out on Lilyka’s online store.
Baby, Wanted by Twa
From the creator of Shiori and Yuiki, this story follows the romance of a police officer and criminal!
Saturday Lunch Menu 2″ -3.25 Hazy World by Ruri Hazuki
Continuing the crazy Yuri office romance, this latest edition to the Saturday series follows what happens when one coworker begins to remind the protagonist of another... and stir up some unexcepted feelings!
A Woman Around 30 and an Ideal High School Bachelor by Tokonoma
A confession that leads to wearing a maid outfit?!Somehow a helpless woman's and a smart high school girl with a bright future's lives get intertwined in this cute story!
I Have a Wonderful Relationship with My Boss by Shirainu
At work, I am scolded by my boss, Yoko-san, all the time.
She is cool, strict, and tough. She scares my co-workers but... she is actually a really gentle person. The private side of Yoko-san is lazy and acts like a baby, but only in front of me... Enjoy the sweet days of my competent boss and me as a goofball.
You can check out all these works now digitally in English.
Indie Yuri Manga Series ‘Girls’ Cocoon’ Released in English from Lilyka
Lilyka manga, Digital Manga Inc.’s Yuri imprint, is now selling Kaiko Fuyumushi’s Girls’ Cocoon trilogy digitally in English. The series, made up of three volumes, Act. 1 Ugly, Act. 2 Substitute, and Act. 3 Love are all available for readers to purchase and enjoy.
Lilyka Manga describes the series as “A trilogy of beautiful, dangerous, and cruel truths between adolescent girls...”
The series was originally released on Sukima in 2018.
You can purchase GIrls’ Cocoon digitally today: https://amzn.to/3prXrb7
It has been far too long since the last time I got to review some doujinshi from the Yuri heroes over at Lilyka Manga, and I am so happy to return with Aosaki Rusou's As You Wish... I am immediately hearted to see some of the efforts Lilyka is putting in to improve their product. The review copy of the manga I received was well put together, edited perfectly, and frankly indistinguishable from other major publishers' best English releases. I am most pleased to see that on the manga's final page. Here, an insert prominently credits translator Valeria Paolini and letterer Tiare Rocke. This addition is a welcome change from some of Lilyka's earlier works, in which the vital staff who helped bring the doujin West were not mentioned. I am equally pleased by Rusou Aosaki's work as well. I will admit, I had not read any of Rusou's work before this review, but I am quickly becoming a fan. As You Wish… stands out as a fun, fast, and unique item that I am happy to add to my collection.
The manga follows students and friends Komugi and Ichiko. The former is a schemer, continually trying to manipulate her classmates and sell them her grandmother's divine confections. Komugi's chief victim is Ichiko, who cannot resist spending exorbitant amounts of money on cakes and sweets. Whenever Ichiko eats the food, her mind is transported to another world, one where she is a young elite lady, enjoying the delightful treats made by her maid, Komugi. If this all sounds strange, that is because it very much is.
The premise features oddities one can only find in independent work. The reader's reaction to it may vary. I found it slightly confusing, especially with the fast pace of the storytelling at first. However, upon a second read through, I find myself more compelled and intruded by how much Rusou can fit into such a short narrative. The plot includes a pretty elaborate backstory for the characters, which made me appreciate the friendship and escape they provide for each other much more. The manga also features a fair amount of flirting and lots of humor, from innuendo to visual humor; I found myself cracking up more than a few times while reading the manga.
As You Wish… has a reasonably strange plot with a lot of moving parts, and while that might be contentious, the art certainly should not be. Aosaki Rusou presents some fantastic illustrations. Whether a visual gag about rebellious middle schoolers or a tantalizing moment of light fanservice, their visual style is detailed and impactful. Every page feels full and dynamic, matching the story's chaotic and fast energy without compromising quality. The only gripe I have is some of the character designs look a little strange such as Ichiko's wide moe eyes, especially when compared to everyone else. However, even these faults add to the work's charm in many places. The lettering choices in the English edition are also top-notch and make for a fantastic and dynamic reading experience, so kudos go to the adaptation team as well.
As You Wish… is a creative doujinshi full of imagination and genuine heart. It has a modest amount of depth but compelling characters and lots of humor to keep readers engaged in the bizarre adventure. Aosaki Rusou has done a great job bringing their unique vision to life with beautiful illustrations and writing. I am eager to see if any more Yuri offerings come this way from them, and I suggest you pick up a digital copy.
Buy a copy of As You Wish... at https://amzn.to/3jfZYRn
Ratings:
Story – 6
Characters – 6
Art – 8
LGBTQ – 2
Sexual Content – 2
Final – 6
Lilyka Manga Sells Autographed Drawings by Yuri Mangaka Ruri Hazuki
Lilyka Manga, Digital Manga Inc.’s. Yuri line, which digitally publishes Yuri doujinshi in English, is selling autographed illustrations by Yuri creator Ruri Hazuki. Hazuki is a popular independent Yuri artist known for her creations All You!! and Saturday.
Lilyka is selling shikishi (a decorative Japanese artboard) with color drawings and the buyers name written by Hazuki. There are only five shikishi available for purchase, each costs $250.
You can buy the illustrated autograph and check out Ruri Hazuki’s English works at Lilyka’s online store.
Yuri Doujinshi Localizer Lilyka Releases Manga on Amazon and Nook
On March 26, Lilyka Manga announced that several of its Yuri doujinshi titles had been released digitally for Amazon Kindle and Nook. Lilyka Manga is a publishing imprint of Digital Manga Publishing works directly with independent creators and mangaka to adapt their Yuri doujinshi from Japanese to English.
Manga releases from Lilyka available to buy and download from Lilyka’s website, and can now be purchased on Amazon and Barnes and Nobel and enjoyed on Nook and Kindle, respectively.
Currently, not all of Lilyka’s library, which includes titles from the likes of SheepD’s Asymmetry to Sono.N’s SHWD, is available for Kindle and Nook. However, here are some recommended titles from the imprint you can get right now on Amazon.
The Rain And The Other Side Of You by Moto Momono - https://amzn.to/2WYu0ld
Yuka Kano, a 27-year-old junior high school teacher, has never dated a man in her life. One rainy afternoon, whilst tutoring one of her students, Yuka suddenly finds herself being kissed on the cheek by Aki Madarame. Aki confesses that in order to be alone with Yuka, she purposely failed the test. Confused as to why her student would do such a thing, Yuka decides to visit Aki at her house, where she finds out the ugly truth…
Can I Pretend To Buy You With Money? by Tachi - https://amzn.to/2WU36KS
A loner at school, Chizu decides to try out a paid "friend rental" service. On the day of the service, she is nervous to meet Nako, a very cheerful girly-girl. But Chizu ends up having the time of her life with Nako, and wishes to see her again. At school the next day, Chizu is surprised to see a very familiar face...
All You!! by Ruri Hazuki - https://amzn.to/33R1P9d
Mato is excited to start her new high school life at an all-girls school, where its students are required evaluate their teachers each semester. Being the motivated student she is, Mato is determined to examine each teacher closely to give an accurate evaluation. But she may have examined a little too closely, when she sees her Chemistry and Geography teachers, Mrs. Minato and Mrs. Takita, in the lab room together...
Lily Fairy Tale by Mintaro - https://amzn.to/2UyYEyo
At this whimsical boarding school, where girls’ fates are destined by fairy tales, Rapunzel had just transferred in and is now roommates with the recluse Sleeping Beauty, Rose. But Rose is not so keen on having a roommate that interrupts her beauty sleep so she tells Rapunzel to change rooms. Rupunzel agrees but on one condition…
