Romantic comedy manga resumes serialization with new chapters in Comic Yuri Hime
Fans of Yuri Is My Job! (Watashi no Yuri wa Oshigoto desu!) can finally rejoice—Ichijinsha’s July 2025 issue of Comic Yuri Hime confirms that the beloved yuri manga has officially returned from its 15-month hiatus. The manga, written and illustrated by Miman, resumed serialization with a brand-new chapter after pausing in April 2024 due to the author’s health.
A Much-Anticipated Comeback
The hiatus was announced in spring 2024, with publisher Ichijinsha citing Miman’s need for medical treatment and rest. While no specific details were given at the time, fans rallied in support, praising the artist’s well-being over deadlines. Now, over a year later, Yuri Is My Job! picks up where it left off, continuing the unique blend of schoolgirl romance, roleplay, and workplace drama that made it a breakout hit in the yuri genre.
Series Overview
Yuri Is My Job! centers on Hime Shiraki, a high school girl who seems like the perfect princess on the outside—but hides a more selfish personality underneath. Her life takes a turn when she’s roped into working at a concept café called Liebe Girls Academy, where the staff perform as idealized girls from a fictional all-girls’ school. There, she meets Mitsuki, a senior student who outwardly adores her but secretly harbors intense disdain.
The tension between their real emotions and their café personas drives the romantic drama. It’s a clever meta-narrative that explores themes of performance, identity, and emotional honesty.
Anime Adaptation Boost
The manga’s popularity skyrocketed after its 2023 anime adaptation aired, bringing new international attention to the series. Animated by Passione and Studio Lings, the show covered the early arcs of the manga and highlighted the psychological tug-of-war between Hime and Mitsuki.
With the manga back in print, readers are eager to see how their relationship will continue to evolve, especially following the revelations and emotional developments leading up to the hiatus.
Character Spotlights
Hime Shiraki
Beautiful, charming, and utterly fake. Hime plays the perfect girl at school and in the café, but beneath the surface, she’s manipulative and insecure—making her emotional growth one of the most compelling parts of the story.
Mitsuki Ayanokouji
Elegant and cold, Mitsuki plays the princely upperclassman role flawlessly. However, her real feelings toward Hime are complicated by past trauma and unspoken frustrations. Their relationship becomes a layered dance of affection and resentment.
What’s Next for the Manga
With Miman’s return, Yuri Is My Job! is expected to maintain a slower but consistent release pace. Volume 12, delayed due to the hiatus, is now tentatively scheduled for release in late 2025. The continuation is said to delve deeper into the emotional conflicts between Hime and Mitsuki and introduce new characters at the café.
While no word has been given on a second season of the anime, the manga’s return may rekindle interest from streaming platforms and production committees.
