Tokyopop has announced the launch of a new publishing imprint for younger readers – Tokyopop Kids. The imprint is dedicated to publishing manga, graphic novels, picture books, chapter books, middle-grade novels, and Spanish-language titles, all aimed at children up to 12 years old.

Tokyopop Kids builds on the company’s nearly 30-year publishing legacy and will become a trusted brand in the children’s publishing arena by offering inclusive, imaginative, and high-quality titles that appeal to kids, parents, educators, and librarians. The imprint will debut its first releases in the Fall of 2026.

Tokyopop Kids is founded on a premise to empower young readers through imaginative and inclusive visual storytelling. It will become a trusted source foryoung readers and parents seeking manga, international graphic novels, and illustrated chapter book and picture book content. Fundamental themes include offering stories that ignite curiosity and wonder with imagination and adventure, celebrating cultural diversity with global stories and inclusive characters, and promoting literacy and age-appropriate narratives through engaging visual formats.