Sanda Vol. 3
(W/A/CA) Paru Itagaki
B&W, 32pp, $12.99
As the mystery of Ono Ichie’s disappearance deepens, Sanda struggles to control his transformation into Santa Claus while powerful forces close in. In a dystopian 2080 Japan where Christmas is nearly forgotten, Sanda and Shiori fight to protect the last spark of hope before it vanishes forever.
Gran Familia Vol. 3
(W/A/CA) Kenji Hamada
B&W, 32pp, $12.99
In 1930s New York, Leo faces betrayal and rising supernatural threats as rival factions battle for control of the underworld. As vampires and werewolves clash, his dream of peace is tested by shifting alliances, dark secrets, and a legacy steeped in violence.
Pandola
(W) Keung Chi Kit (A) Keung Chi Kit
“Some journeys change the world. This one will change the truth.” A rescue mission turns into a reckoning as the line between hero and villain blurs in the sands of the post-apocalypse.
After the apocalypse, the Earth is nothing but dust and ruin. From the heart of the desert, a single city rises—ruled by the Demon King who brought the world to its knees.
To save his closest friend, Summer, Esper joins a band of wanderers bound by uneasy alliances and hidden motives. Their path leads straight into the Demon King’s domain…
But the truth awaiting them inside the City of Demons may rewrite everything they thought they knew about the end—and the beginning—of the world.
A FINAL STEP INTO THE RING! Injae has dedicated his life to boxing, and in return, he’s been rewarded with a title match against Siha Lee―a genius who can predict all his opponent’s moves. Meanwhile, Baeksan Ryu has surrendered his life to crime after his humiliating loss to Yu all those years ago. He wanders from one meaningless fight to another…until a fateful encounter gives him the opportunity to change course. Injae and Baeksan stand face-to- face once more, now as equals―as boxers―to prove they are different from the kids they were in school. The tales of two fighters collide in this thrilling finale of The Boxer!
Story: JH
Art: JH
Translation: Webtoon
Letterer: Adnazeer Macalangcom
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In this world, people are born without a gender.
In another possible future for Hinase, he becomes a man but must confront new misgivings. If Hinase dates Ritsu, his classmates make him feel insecure about their relationship progress. If Hinase dates Shiori, he worries his appearance after puberty will turn off his boyfriend. Hinase thrives as a school nurse helping kids navigate gender, though Shirogane continues to grapple with his feelings for Kurokawa.
What might life bring Hinase as a man?
Story: Tsumuji Yoshimura
Art: Tsumuji Yoshimura
Translation: Lee McDonagh
Lettering: Kyla Aiko
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In this world, people are born without a gender.
In one possible future for Hinase, she finds happiness as a woman while her friends support her transition as a young adult. If Hinase ends up dating Shiori, hijinks ensue on a summer trip to the hot spring. If Hinase dates Ritsu, the two learn what it means to be a lesbian couple today. Meanwhile, Azusa’s blind date goes awry, and Rui finds her spark again after losing herself in a relationship.
What might life bring Hinase as a woman?
Story: Tsumuji Yoshimura
Art: Tsumuji Yoshimura
Translation: Lee McDonagh
Lettering: Kyla Aiko
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Manga Mavericks Books, a manga publisher serving the North American market from Manga Mavericks LLC, has announced a newly licensed title during its online licensing event Manga Mavericks Monday. The latest release is the mature romance series Tie Me Up, Stare Me Down by Zawayuki Taki. The series was originally published in Japan by SHINCHOSHA in three volumes. It will be released as a complete omnibus edition in May 2027 in both print and digital formats for $29.99 in print and $12.99 for digital. The English edition clocks in at 564 pages and intended for readers 16+.
To be free, you must first be tied down and stare into your captor’s eyes…
Sawada finds himself crushed by the responsibilities and expectations that come with being in charge of the sales and marketing department of a grocery store chain. One night, when looking for a place to drink and relax, he spots a sign for a “Fetish Bar.” Upon opening the doors to this bar, he’s greeted by the sight of women in bondage! When Nana, the queen of the bar, gives him “special” care, Sawada experiences a sense of liberation and pleasure he never thought possible.
The world of dominating and being dominated unfurls at the sound of a whip and the sensation of a rope tightening.
Yen Press has announced 17 new title acquisitions spanning a wide range of genres, including adaptations, spin-offs, and new works from fan-favorite authors.
From imaginative works like Terrarium in a Drawer by the creator of Delicious in Dungeon to moving romances like The Story of the Moon Waiting for the Evening from the author of My Happy Marriage, this diverse new lineup offers something for every kind of reader.
Moscow 2160 (manga)
Original Story by Kumo Kagyu
Art by Koutarou Sekine
Character Design by Noboru Kannatuki
In the near future of a world whose history diverges from our own, the Soviet Union remains intact and the Cold War has continued for two centuries. Cyborg thieves and rogues roam the streets, and the powers that be conspire in secret… In the far north city of Moscow, the people’s will, prosperous futures, and rights to freedom and truth have long been lost to war. But there lives a certain man with antique machine guns always in tow, beholden to no organization, whom they call a “Janitor”…
Argonaut: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Tales of Heroes (novel)
Original Story by Fujino Omori
Illustration by Kakage
Character Design by Suzuhito Yasuda
Behold, the chronicle of the first hero!
This is a tale of a distant past, long before the gods’ blessing came to the land. It is the legend of an adventurer still told to this very day. He was by no means history’s strongest or most inspiring, so how exactly did Argonaut reach such famed heights? The perfect opportunity to claim his rightful title presents itself when the king summons the land’s mightiest warriors for an all-important quest, but the young fool comes to realize he may have bitten off more than he can chew… The curtain rises on a comedy that echoes through the ages!
Love at the City’s Edge on a Moonlit Night (manga)
By Sakuhiro
“To be so drawn to a demon…What a strange onmyoji you are.”
Kon, an onmyoji living in Kyoto, is fascinated by the supernatural and the spirit world, to the extent that he struggles to fit in with his human peers. Then one day, he takes a job repairing magical barriers and makes his way to a yokai-exclusive red-light district. There, he comes across Ibaraki, a gorgeous four-horned demon—and former sex worker! Could this be the beginning of an unlikely romance between yokai and yokai-lover?!
Terrarium in a Drawer (manga)
By Ryoko Kui
Welcome to a wonderland of laughter, tears, surprise, and empathy. From Ryoko Kui, author of Delicious in Dungeon, comes an award-winning kaleidoscope of thirty-three short, shining tales of comedy, fantasy, sci-fi, and more!
The Story of the Moon Waiting for the Evening (novel)
Story by Akumi Agitogi
Illustration by Hidari
High schooler Yohana Sakaki lives in a town full of ghosts, spirits, and other ethereal beings, where the eminent Yashiro family is tasked with keeping these beings in check. Yohana has distant ties to the family, but she lacks any abilities and has resigned herself to an ordinary life. When she falls into a pond at the Yashiro estate, she seems to catch the eye of a high-ranking member of the Yashiro hierarchy—only to be ignored in favor of another girl, who strangely had the same accident. Having apparently lost her golden opportunity, Yohana is instead aided by a mysterious young boy named Chitose, who has little status but quite a few secrets. And when she begins spending time with him and assisting in his spiritual work, she learns that her destiny may have changed more than she realized—but whether for good or ill, no one can yet say.
He Was My Brother (manga)
By Minoru Matsuda
In the high heat of summer, Kanoko visits her brother’s grave. By her side is Hijiri, her brother’s lover—and the man she has fallen in love with. But memories aren’t the only things that can haunt the living. This is the story of the twisted love between a girl, her brother’s partner, and the thing that was once her brother…
egg: I’m Your Child (manga)
By Sino Torino
In the year 20XX, to accompany the declining birth rate and the legalization of gay marriage, a new form of payment is legalized: the donation of a third party’s eggs or sperm. In this world where anyone, no matter who they are, can have a child using another person’s eggs or sperm as compensation, what does it truly mean to be a “family”?
After-School Duty (manga)
Art by Meiji
Original Story by Gakuto Coda
Character Design by potg
The day started out pretty normally. Kei Nimori was just going to elementary school as usual, and although he thought it was weird that his name and some other random person’s were written on the chalkboard, he didn’t pay too much attention to it—until night fell. Stuck in an alternate dimension of his school, surrounded by horrific monsters and a pile of corpses, his battle for survival has only just begun! The only question is, can he keep fighting until flight becomes an option again…?!
Valkyrie Bullet (novel)
Story by Yomu Mishima
Illustration by Pinakes
A Consummate Soldier Faces His Toughest Battle Yet: Attending an All-Girls School!
In the near future, Earth has been invaded by monsters called giju from another world, forcing humanity into a never-ending war for survival. Conventional weapons are ineffective; the world’s only hope lies in the Valkyrie Dresses—suits of powered battle armor with extraordinary combat abilities that can only be piloted by women. But that all changes one day, when a man named Ren Hifumi is suddenly transferred to the Third Academy Valkyrie training facility. Having survived an inhumane surgical procedure with a success rate of less than 10 percent, Ren is the test pilot for a new humanoid weapon that will change the very landscape of war…
Contract Sisters (manga)
By Hijiki
Kasane Hayafuji cannot live without making trips to a certain eatery in order to see Aoyama, a waitress working there. One day, when seeing Aoyama standing out in the rain, getting soaked to the bone, Kasane lends her a hand… But the next thing she knows, Aoyama comes to her with a “sister contract”…?!
Izumi and the Dragon Encyclopedia (manga)
By Nagimiso
A press statement from Blade and Comrades Publishing: Our imprint’s pride and joy, that masterpiece you all know and love, the Dragon Encyclopedia, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Thanks to the highly credible and definitely well-researched contents of our bestseller Dragon Encyclopedia, all adventurers know that “dragon” means three things—gold, glory, and mystery! To celebrate the golden jubilee of this seminal work, B&C Publishing has assigned a special team, consisting of one editor and one adventurer, the task of preparing a second edition. We all know how accurate and comprehensive the first edition was, so we here at B&C are sure it will be light work!
My Girlfriend Is a Colossal Cutie (manga)
By sanorin
Who says a short king can’t find love? In fact, not only does Amane have an adorably cute girlfriend with a smile that lights up the whole world, she also happens to be the tallest person in class! It may be a challenge for these two goofballs to work around their height differences—especially since they’re keeping it on the down-low to avoid being teased about it—but with a positive attitude and a lotta love, this height-gap romantic comedy will leave you wanting more!
Tale of the Wizrain Kingdom: The Dragon Is the Bride (manga)
Original Story by Hyogo Amagasa
Art by sugino
Character Design by LINO
Long ago, the Kingdom of Wizrain was established by a great hero and his precious dragon. But Elna’s no hero. She’s just the daughter of a nobleman’s mistress, adopted into her father’s family only to be tormented by her stepmother and stepsister. Or so she thinks…until one day, it all comes flooding back—echoes of her past life as a dragon! Spurred on by memories of soaring through the sky with her hero, she heads for the royal palace. A single look into the eyes of the young king, Vaide, tells Elna that he is her beloved hero reborn. Only one problem: He doesn’t remember her at all!
Witch and Hound (manga)
Original Story by Rainy Kamitsuki
Art by Minori Tsukahara
Character Design by LAM
Amelia, the kingdom of dragons with a monopoly on magical power, is once again invading other lands with the ferocious Queen Amelia at its head. Her eyes are set on Campusfellow, the small land of fire and iron, which at this rate will inevitably fall… For the sake of the country’s survival, Lord Bud Grace comes up with a last-resort plan—ally with the one known only as the Witch, the subject of countless terrifying tales. With the assassin Rollo, known as “Black Dog” and versed in every method of killing, at their disposal, they set out to enter an alliance with the first witch, also known as the Mirror Witch…
On the Way Home After Defeating the Demon King (novel)
Story by Ichiro Sakaki
Illustration by Shiba
Where one journey ends, another begins.
The prophesied hero Yuma and his party have successfully slain the Demon King, and it’s now time for the final leg of their adventure: the return home. However, what should be a joyous occasion takes a turn when one member abruptly leaves, spurning the rewards and acclaim awaiting them. Yuma quickly realizes that although they risked their lives together to defeat a common enemy, he and his comrades are almost complete strangers. The route back to the capital becomes an opportunity to hear his companions’ life stories, and some of the things he learns will shock him to his core…
Rise of the Lowborn: Ascending the Ranks by Crushing Incompetent Nobles (novel)
Story by Kosaka Hanane
Illustration by Kurogiri
Time to tip the scales.
Hazen Heim is a newly appointed imperial military officer who had the poor luck of being born without a silver spoon in his mouth. This means that instead of landing a cushy nepotism gig, he’s getting sent to the front lines to deal with the worst of the worst. Awaiting him are scumbag supervisors who constantly steal credit, low-life leaders who love to abuse their power, and bumbling members of the brass who have never had to make a hard decision once in their lives. Fortunately, Hazen racked up decades of knowledge and experience in his past life as a legendary mage. Now it’s his turn to put the tyrants in their place, and they’re going to learn that when they go low, he goes lower…
The Demon King Seems to Have Infiltrated the Hero’s Party (novel)
Story by Kamaseinuesu
Illustration by Yuu Oukawa
Keep your friends close and the demon king closer!
Kyle was reincarnated into a fantastical world as a member of the hero’s party. Over the course of their journey, he’s forged unbreakable bonds with his crew—Noelle the high priestess, Dal the thief, Tiger the beastfolk, Sasha the mage, and Eclair the hero. Their expedition seems to be going well, when suddenly, a goddess appears to tell Kyle an earth-shattering secret: One of his dear friends is actually the Demon King in disguise. Can he figure out the identity of their greatest foe before it’s too late?!
Fans of heartfelt workplace drama and video game adventures will soon be able to experience See You at That Site of Grace After Work in an entirely new way, as the highly anticipated light novel by Keiichi Hikami is set to receive an audiobook adaptation in November 2026 from Yen Audio.
See You at That Site of Grace After Work
Story by Keiichi Hikami
Wataru Aida struggles with communication, yet somehow he ended up with a job in sales. His sole source of joy is playing video games, where he immerses himself in the world and studies online strategy guides alone rather than interacting with other players. However, this all changes one day when his senior coworker Reito Kashima catches him looking at a site for the game he’s currently obsessed with during his lunch break—and rather than chew him out, Reito asks Wataru to help him with Elden Ring! As they adventure together across the Lands Between, both Wataru’s career and his life begin to lead him down paths he never thought possible…
Soon to be published in English by Yen Press under the Yen On imprint, See You at That Site of Grace After Work has quickly captured readers’ attention as a gaming-centric light novel inspired by the shared experience of playing Elden Ring. The story follows Wataru Aida, a socially awkward salesman whose quiet routine changes dramatically after his coworker unexpectedly invites him to team up in Elden Ring. What begins as cooperative gameplay slowly develops into a deeply personal journey of friendship, confidence, and connection. First released in Japan in 2024, the novel has drawn praise for its authentic depiction of gaming culture and modern adult relationships, resonating strongly with readers who enjoy slice-of-life stories grounded in shared hobbies and emotional intimacy.
The English hardcover edition of See You at That Site of Grace After Work is currently scheduled for release in October 2026, with the audiobook releasing the following month. See You at That Site of Grace After Work (audio) will be available on most streaming platforms, including Spotify, Audible, Google Play, and more. Yen Audio is thrilled to introduce this touching novel to listeners in audiobook format.
Crunchyroll’s latest Ani-May campaign features K-pop artist REI AMI, known as the singing voice for Zoey in the Oscar-winning KPop Demon Hunters, as she joins our month-long celebration of all things anime, with a dedicated curation of her own anime-inspired playlist on Spotify.
REI AMI’s Anime Favorites playlist is an extension of our ongoing partnership with Spotify to place anime content outside of traditional fandom channels, leveraging artists across genres to amplify the celebration to a crowd of diverse audiences. REI AMI’s unique blend of K-pop influence and authentic love for anime allows her to create her own dynamic playlist that sparks interest and conversation to provide a unique entry point for music and pop culture fans.
Additional anime fans joining Crunchyroll throughout the month include:
