MF Bunko J Announces May 2026 New Releases, Including One New Series and Multiple Popular Sequels
KADOKAWA Corporation's MF Bunko J imprint has announced its new book lineup for May, scheduled for release on May 25, 2026. The new releases include the book adaptation of the popular web novel 'Little Devil Beryl's Civilization Bloom!' as a new series, a sequel to 'The Class #1 Beauty is My Secret Phone Friend,' and the latest volumes of 'Laplace Chocolat' and 'How to Eat Life,' based on works by artists Kai and Eve.
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The May 2026 new releases from KADOKAWA's MF Bunko J imprint will go on sale on Monday, May 25.
This month's new series is 'Little Devil Beryl's Civilization Bloom! A Reincarnated Gyaru JK Baby Wields Modern Knowledge and Absurd Magic to Boss Adults Around.' This long-awaited book adaptation, with about 25,000 characters of new content added from the web version, is a magical home comedy about Beryl, a baby born to a poor noble family who possesses genius-level magic and memories of her past life as a 'gyaru' high school girl.
In addition, the lineup includes many other notable works, such as anticipated sequels to novelizations of songs produced by popular artists and the latest volume in a popular series currently airing as a TV anime.
### May New Release Lineup
- **The Class #1 Beauty is My Secret Phone Friend, Vol. 2**
- Author: Noeru Rokujo, Illustrator: Farumaro
- Synopsis: As the protagonist grows closer to his phone buddy Yoshi-san (who is actually his classmate Sakura-san), preparations for the school festival begin. This is the second installment of a teen romantic comedy about a protagonist who wishes he could be more help to her.
- Price: 924 yen (840 yen + tax)
- Product Page: https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322511001174/
- **Laplace Chocolat**
- Author: Kanae Nakanishi, Illustrator: Aku Hitsujiya, Original Work/Supervision: Kai
- Synopsis: A novelization of the popular song by composer Kai. The story follows a girl struggling with her crush on a childhood friend, receiving advice from 'Laplace,' a rabbit-like demon that lives in her mind.
- Price: 858 yen (780 yen + tax)
- Product Page: https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322601001361/
- **The Unmatched Girl Who Can Properly Say 'I Like You', Vol. 4**
- Author: Nana Nana, Illustrator: Chihilo Kika
- Synopsis: The heroines spend summer vacation with Izumi, the boy they have a crush on. Amane Amasaki, torn between confessing her feelings or not, faces a decisive summer in the fourth volume of this romantic comedy series.
- Price: 924 yen (840 yen + tax)
- Product Page: https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322601001367/
- **How to Eat Life, Vol. 8**
- Original Work/Producer: Eve, Author: Ao Jumonji
- *No detailed synopsis in the provided text.*
A full list of MF Bunko J titles is available on the official website (https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/search/?label=55).
This month's new series is 'Little Devil Beryl's Civilization Bloom! A Reincarnated Gyaru JK Baby Wields Modern Knowledge and Absurd Magic to Boss Adults Around.' This long-awaited book adaptation, with about 25,000 characters of new content added from the web version, is a magical home comedy about Beryl, a baby born to a poor noble family who possesses genius-level magic and memories of her past life as a 'gyaru' high school girl.
In addition, the lineup includes many other notable works, such as anticipated sequels to novelizations of songs produced by popular artists and the latest volume in a popular series currently airing as a TV anime.
### May New Release Lineup
- **The Class #1 Beauty is My Secret Phone Friend, Vol. 2**
- Author: Noeru Rokujo, Illustrator: Farumaro
- Synopsis: As the protagonist grows closer to his phone buddy Yoshi-san (who is actually his classmate Sakura-san), preparations for the school festival begin. This is the second installment of a teen romantic comedy about a protagonist who wishes he could be more help to her.
- Price: 924 yen (840 yen + tax)
- Product Page: https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322511001174/
- **Laplace Chocolat**
- Author: Kanae Nakanishi, Illustrator: Aku Hitsujiya, Original Work/Supervision: Kai
- Synopsis: A novelization of the popular song by composer Kai. The story follows a girl struggling with her crush on a childhood friend, receiving advice from 'Laplace,' a rabbit-like demon that lives in her mind.
- Price: 858 yen (780 yen + tax)
- Product Page: https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322601001361/
- **The Unmatched Girl Who Can Properly Say 'I Like You', Vol. 4**
- Author: Nana Nana, Illustrator: Chihilo Kika
- Synopsis: The heroines spend summer vacation with Izumi, the boy they have a crush on. Amane Amasaki, torn between confessing her feelings or not, faces a decisive summer in the fourth volume of this romantic comedy series.
- Price: 924 yen (840 yen + tax)
- Product Page: https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322601001367/
- **How to Eat Life, Vol. 8**
- Original Work/Producer: Eve, Author: Ao Jumonji
- *No detailed synopsis in the provided text.*
A full list of MF Bunko J titles is available on the official website (https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/search/?label=55).
FAQ
MF文庫Jの2026年5月新刊の発売日はいつですか？
2026年5月25日（月）に発売されます。
今月発売される全く新しいシリーズは何ですか？
『小悪魔ベリルの文明開花！ 赤ちゃん転生したギャルJK、現代知識とデタラメ魔法で今日も大人を振りまわす』というタイトルの新作が1本発売されます。
人気シリーズの続刊はありますか？
はい、『無口な俺が深夜に通話しているのは、クラスで1番美人な優等生でした２』、『ラプラスショコラ』、『ちゃんと好きって言える子無双４』、『いのちの食べ方８』などの続刊が発売されます。
アーティストが原作の小説はありますか？
はい、Kaiさん作曲の『ラプラスショコラ』と、Eveさん原作・プロデュースの『いのちの食べ方』が小説化されています。
新刊の価格はいくらですか？
『無口な俺が深夜に通話しているのは〜２』と『ちゃんと好きって言える子無双４』は定価924円（税込）、『ラプラスショコラ』は定価858円（税込）です。