Yen Press made the next licensing bulletins at its panel at New York Comedian Con on Sunday.
Title: The Summer season Hikaru Died novel
Creator(s): Mio Nukaga, authentic story and illustrations by Mokumokuren
Launch Date: April 2025
Abstract: The bond between Yoshiki and Hikaru is a welcome escape from their
remoted village. However one fateful day when the 2 boys meet up, Yoshiki
can instantly inform one thing is off. Although the individual standing
earlier than him wears Hikaru’s face, Yoshiki is aware of that his buddy is…gone.
It’s then that Yoshiki comes to a decision. Though issues won’t ever be
as they as soon as had been, he would like this Hikaru to no Hikaru in any respect.
Title: Doodles by Ryōko Kui: Daydream Hour artbook
Creator(s): Ryōko Kui
Launch Date: April 2025
Abstract: From Ryōko Kui, writer of Scrumptious in Dungeon, comes a lush
compilation of paintings drawn over the course of the hit sequence’s creation!
That includes a whole bunch of pages of comics, sketches, and full colour
illustrations, this attractive assortment will provide help to uncover new sides
to your favourite characters as they’re depicted in conditions you have by no means
seen earlier than!
Title: Reincarnation Coliseum: The Weakest Talent Conquers the Strongest
Ladies and Creates a Harem
Creator(s): authentic story by Saizō Harawata, artwork by zunta
Launch Date: April 2025
Abstract: Excessive schooler Kouji Mikagami is painfully common in each approach—
besides when he is taking part in video video games! So getting summoned to a
magical world and granted the flexibility to repeat his opponents’ abilities
needs to be his technique to the highest. However earlier than he will get the prospect, he is thrown
into the coliseum as a fight slave…for his trash-tier ability! Within the midst
of his despair, he realizes just one path stays open to him—beat
down the strongest ladies with the weakest ability and make a reputation for
himself!
Title: Tamaki & Amane
Creator(s): Fumi Yoshinaga
Launch Date: April 2025
Abstract: Household, romance, friendship—infinite relationships tether us to the
folks we love. From the Edo interval to modern-day Japan, the postwar
period to the seventies, Tamaki and Amane’s fates intertwine time and time
once more.
Title: The thirty first Consort
Creator(s): Tsubasa Nanaki, authentic story by Momotoe, authentic character design by Nanao Yamashita
Launch Date: April 2025
Abstract: No woman needs to be chosen because the unlucky thirty first consort candidate.
In any case, being the bottom rank means just one likelihood to see the king
each few months! That is good for Feria, although. Hailing from the far
distant territory of the dominion and tired of marriage, she’d
a lot reasonably are likely to her beautiful herb backyard than vie for favor! However when
the inevitable go to on the thirty first comes…what’s to turn out to be of her
“romance”?!
Additionally out there in English from E-book Walker.
Title: To Sir, With out Love: I am Divorcing You manga
Creator(s): Iroto Tsumugi, authentic story by Kori Hisakawa, authentic character design by Airumu
Launch Date: April 2025
Abstract: On the day Byletta is meant to fulfill her husband-to-be…the person’s
gone off to warfare! Eight years later, as she’s having fun with her spouseless
married life, Byletta receives information that he’s set to return. Decided
to maintain her man-free life-style, she sends a divorce letter. However the man
(whom she nonetheless hasn’t met) responds with an outrageous wager: to sleep
collectively for a month and she or he’s free to go if she would not conceive!
Additionally out there in English from E-book Walker.
Title: Bye Bye, Earth novel
Creator(s): Tow Ubukata
Launch Date: April 2025
Abstract: Belle lives in a world the place folks take the type of animals like cats,
frogs, and mice—and she or he’s the odd one out! This peculiar fang-less, fur-
much less, scale-less, smooth-skinned lady units off on a journey to search out others
like her. Nonetheless, in an effort to journey freely, she’ll should wield
her Howling Sword and show herself in battle!
Title: The Ragnarok System of the Determined Reincarnated Demon Lord
and the Seven Aggressive Maidens
Creator(s): Kenji Saitō, artwork by GUNP
Launch Date: April 2025
Abstract: Rintarou, a famend hero who helped save Japan from being taken over
by demons, has turn out to be an unconfident college pupil. Although he
nonetheless has his unimaginable skills, there’s one factor he would not have—a
girlfriend. However at some point, a princess abruptly approaches him and asks to
be his spouse, his girlfriend…and even his buddy with advantages!?
Title: Determined March for Love
Creator(s): Michika Tomizawa
Launch Date: April 2025
Abstract: “Hey, wanna attempt going out with me?”
Rei has emotions for Ami, a woman in her class who’s at all times been type to
her. So when she confesses to Ami, she absolutely expects to get turned
down…till Ami says she likes her again!
However now that they are formally a pair, Ami appears a bit off. Whereas
Rei is head over heels for her, Ami is a participant who is not even positive how
to like only one individual. Rei is crushed by Ami’s seemingly careless
strategy to their relationship, besides, she will not quit.
Will Rei’s earnest however cumbersome emotions for Ami win out in the long run?
Or is the lady she loves just too far out of attain?
Title: Phantom Invasion
Creator(s): Phantom Invasion
Launch Date: April 2025
Abstract: Ryo wakes up at some point to search out himself transported to a different world full
of monster ladies. Though their energy far surpasses that of any people,
Ryo has his personal skill—the “Attraction” ability, which forcibly will increase
his affection degree with all monster ladies! Utilizing this ability, he seduces all
sorts of monster ladies and builds a harem to get revenge on all of the
fantastical creatures that attacked and introduced his house to spoil…!
Title: Stardust Household (Hoshikuzu Kazoku)
Creator(s): Aki Poroyama
Launch Date: April 2025
Abstract: In a future world, kids maintain the authority to find out who might
turn out to be dad and mom. Having kids is unlawful—except a pair first passes
a strict examination, carried out by a baby, that certifies them as succesful
suppliers. It’s a veritable utopia with no little one abuse…or a minimum of, so it
could seem. Hikari is one such examiner on this system, spending his days
evaluating potential dad and mom. However at some point, he comes throughout a pair
that is not fairly just like the others…
Title: The Skeleton Enchanted by the Cursed Blade: The Biggest Demon
Lord, Who Conquers the Dungeon and Instructions an Invincible
Military
Creator(s): Nobuhisa Tsuruoka, authentic story by Nozomi Ginyoku
Launch Date: April 2025
Abstract: Out of all of the horrors born within the labyrinth, skeletons are the weakest. In
a world the place the robust prey on the weak, one skeleton has no selection
however to at all times run from hazard—till a fateful encounter with a sentient
cursed blade offers him unfathomable skills?! From Nozomi Ginyoku,
the writer of I am a Behemoth, comes the unlikeliest story of 1
monster’s rise to the highest!
Title: A Witch’s Life in Mongol
Creator(s): Tomato Soup
Launch Date: April 2025
Abstract: Within the harem of the Khan, knowledge is magnificence.
The time: the thirteenth century. The place: Yeke Mongol Ulus, the
biggest empire the world has ever identified. The girl: Fatima, hailing
from Persia, the place medical approach and scientific information have
been perfected past all precedent.
Fatima’s need for a stage the place she will put her information to work has
introduced her to the palace of the Mongols, the place she falls underneath the wing
of Töregene, the sixth spouse of Ögedei, the second Nice Khan—a mighty
girl with sophisticated emotions concerning the route of the empire.
These two ladies are the axel upon which the politics of the palace,
and shortly the very world, will flip…
Title: The thirteenth Footprint
Creator(s): Kei Sanbe
Launch Date: April 2025
Abstract: Following their son Ao’s launch from the hospital, Touya and Haru had been
all prepared to start out a brand new life with him of their picturesque new house. However
that was earlier than the postcards arrived… Every postcard particulars an occasion—
one that will not occur till the following day. Comply with this household on an
journey to unravel the thriller, stopping to assist everybody they’ll
alongside the way in which.
Additionally out there in English from E-book Walker.
Title: Kindergarten WARS
Creator(s): You Chiba
Launch Date: April 2025
Abstract: Rita is Convict 999, a former legendary murderer who now works at a
kindergarten for the kids of world leaders. Her job is to guard the
schoolchildren from the clutches of would-be assassins despatched after them!
However even together with her overwhelming power, Rita has a weak point—she’s
head-over-heels for handsome males!
Additionally out there in English from MANGA Plus.
JY for Children, the Yen Press imprint for middle-grade graphic novels, introduced through the conference that it licensed the next manga:
Title: Horror Collector manga
Creator(s): Niko Yuki, Midori Sato, Norio Tsuruta, authentic character design by Yon
Launch Date: TBA (JY for Children)
Abstract: The web is filled with creepypastas, cryptid sightings, tales of paranormal
exercise, and unsolved disappearances. These are principally rumors and
pranks fueled by trolls—leisure. However the unfortunate few study the
exhausting approach that some legends are true. Many of those unlucky souls
are doomed, however their luck might change in the event that they cross paths with the boy
within the crimson hood. He roams from city to city and seems wherever
unusual issues happen. Is he a light-weight in
JY for Children additionally publishes the unique gentle novel sequence in English.
Ize Press additionally made the next bulletins for manhwa and Korean novels on Sunday on the Yen Press panel. All three of the novels listed beneath will launch in print, eBook, and audio codecs.
Whereas Ize Press had introduced its license of the Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint novel sequence in July 2023, Sunday’s announcement is for the discharge date.
Title: Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint (novel)
Creator(s): singNsong
Launch Date: July 2025
Abstract: The worldwide hit fantasy novel lastly coming to print in English!
Struggling workplace employee Dokja Kim’s sole pleasure in life is a web based novel so
obscure that he is its solely reader. Then at some point the story involves an
finish…and so does the world. Horrific monsters, strange folks pressured to kill
or be killed, and goblins gleefully streaming the carnage to a celestial
viewers—with the apocalypse straight out of his favourite novel unfolding
round him, Dokja is the one one who can see this story to the finale!
The novel and its webcomic adaptation are inspiring an upcoming anime. Ize Press additionally releases the webcomic in print. A live-action Korean movie adaptation can also be within the works.
Title: Semantic Error (novel)
Creator(s): J. Soori
Launch Date: TBD
Abstract: The center-pounding novel that impressed the hit BL comedian!
Laptop science main Sangwoo Choo lives by the next tenets: cause,
routine, and guidelines. So when the remainder of his groupmates flake on their class
presentation, he deletes their names from the undertaking with out hesitation—
inadvertently destroying one groupmate’s plans to graduate and research
overseas. That is bought nothing to do with Sangwoo, although…or so he thinks, till
he realizes that Jaeyoung Jang, the gifted design main he hoped to
rent for his online game, is just not solely that exact same classmate, however wanting to get
some payback! Will Sangwoo have the ability to debug this Semantic Error earlier than it
upends his complete life?
The artist of the webcomic adaptation, Angy, attended New York Comedian Con. Ize Press additionally releases the webcomic in print. The franchise has additionally impressed a live-action Korean adaptation.
Title: Villains Are Destined to Die (novel)
Creator(s): Gwon Gyeoeul
Launch Date: TBD
Abstract: Shock occasion unlocked—the discharge of the unique novel behind the hit
fantasy romance comedian!
When a school pupil with a tragic previous picks up reverse harem online game
Daughter of the Duke’s Tremendous Love Venture, she instantly sees herself in
one of many characters. Not the adored heroine of straightforward mode, Ivonne, no—
however the protagonist of exhausting mode, misunderstood villain Penelope. Little did
she know that she’d fall asleep taking part in the story…and get up in
Penelope’s physique! The one technique to escape the sport world? Attraction one of many
love pursuits and attain his good ending. However with affection meters beginning
within the adverse and the shortcoming to talk with out selecting from preselected dialogue, it rapidly turns into
clear {that a} single improper transfer means her demise—and this villain would possibly simply be destined to die!
Ize Press additionally releases the webcomic adaptation in print.
Title: Girl Satan manhwa
Creator(s): Artwork by Choco FUKI, adaptation by hanheun, authentic story by B.Cenci
Launch Date: April 2025
Abstract: Giovinetta Valdemar, Girl Satan herself, was branded as such after her first
husband’s coronary heart was ripped out on their wedding ceremony night time. Years later, she is
betrothed as soon as extra to a a lot older nobleman, and in her desperation,
makes a want to the satan of Ducommun for assist—a plea that’s answered by
reworking her twin brother, Johannes, the exalted hero of Valdemar, into
a satan! Will this creature be her salvation or lead her down an much more
treacherous and forbidden path?
That includes twisted characters and darkish themes, Girl Satan is a historic romance manhwa that
was tailored by hanheun, who oversaw the variation of Marriage of Comfort. Full in
140 episodes, the webcomic is serialized on each Tappytoon and Manta Comics. This tragic story
of a younger lady’s forbidden love together with her twin brother takes readers on a tumultuous however
enthralling experience.
Title: Murderous Lewellyn’s Candlelit Dinner manhwa
Creator(s): Artwork by MUK_BU, adaptation by 0L, authentic story by Sumnagi
Launch Date: TBD
Abstract: A string of murders has left the residents of Ira Avenue feeling
uneasy….though that is none of Shavonne’s enterprise. The penniless writer
is simply too busy making an attempt to safe his subsequent paycheck to pay a lot consideration to such
issues—effectively, that and determining what the deal is along with his unusual new
neighbor, Lewellyn, a younger and good-looking man who spends his days peeling
onions on the steps proper exterior Shavonne’s house. Shavonne tries not
to concern himself, however when he makes a grotesque discovery throughout a
candlelit dinner at Lewellyn’s place, each his neighbor’s eccentricities and the
murders plaguing the neighborhood turn out to be tougher to disregard…
Murderous Lewellyn’s Candlelit Dinner is a historic murder-mystery Boys Love manhwa
following the interactions between a down-on-his-luck author and the peculiar neighbor with
skeletons in his closet. This psychological thriller is serialized on Lezhin and full in 90
episodes. Murderous Lewellyn’s Candlelit Dinner will engross readers with its wonderful plot stuffed with
intricate particulars and loads of emotional moments. The print publication of Murderous Lewellyn’s Candlelit Dinner is extremely anticipated by followers of BL tales with obsessive lovers and character depth.
Title: Lover Boy manhwa
Creator(s): ZEC
Launch Date: April 2025
Abstract: For Eunho Jung, there has at all times been one fixed in life—his emotions for
the boy subsequent door, Jaeha Yoo. From a proposal on the age of three to a
confession in his teenage years, the torch Eunho carries for the older man
has by no means died out…not even when Jaeha bought married. Now in school, a
likelihood assembly leads Eunho to reconnect with the not too long ago divorced Jaeha—
and he’ll do the whole lot in his energy to make his crush see him for the
potential lover he’s, not the lovable child he was. Will this lastly be the appropriate
time, proper place for these two? Or will Jaeha’s incapability to let love in lead
them to crash and burn?
From the artist of The New Recruit comes a riveting Boys Love manhwa a few college
pupil chasing after his unrequited love and a self-destructive divorcee who struggles to open
his coronary heart. Lover Boy options black-and-white paintings and is rated mature for its steamy
romance scenes. Full in 87 episodes, the webcomic has acquired over 196 thousand views
and 20 thousand likes on Tapas. Lover Boy is a superb learn for BL followers who love childhood reunion
tales, bisexual protagonists, and tantalizing intimacy.
Title: Radio Storm manhwa
Creator(s): Staff S&S
Launch Date: TBD
Abstract: Are love and salvation attainable on the finish of the world? For core-user Sak,
such a dream is unthinkable. Bullied by his friends on the warfare academy for his
seemingly ineffective skills, Sak spends every single day centered solely on survival.
However when a lethal plague compromises the haven of his college, fantasy
abruptly begins trying a complete lot extra like actuality. Now Sak should discover his
Caller—an individual who amplifies his powers and who he’ll really feel an innate, deep
sense of affection for. The one drawback? When he lastly meets his stranger,
he thinks Sak has misplaced his thoughts! Within the face of unreciprocated emotions,
weaponized mistrust, and life-or-death stakes, can Sak and his Caller meet on
the identical wavelength? Or will their journey make them a hell of remorse…?
Going down in a dystopian zombie apocalypse setting, Radio Storm is a supernatural Boys Love
manhwa that follows an apathetic protagonist whose pheromones can decide the destiny of
humanity and a horny rogue soldier with a tragic backstory. Radio Storm options lovely black-and-white paintings with spot colour sprinkled all through the pages. The webcomic was serialized
on Tapas and is full in 80 episodes. Creating an entirely distinctive studying expertise, Radio Storm is ideal for BL readers in search of a horror thriller comedian with an unreliable narrator,
intricate world-building, loads of plot twists, and steamy scenes of affection.
Supply: Yen Press panel at New York Comedian Con (Deb Aoki), press launch
