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Anime Expo 2025: Yen Press Announces Four New Licenses

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Kicking off day one of Anime Expo 2025, Yen Press announced four new title acquisitions, which include a stunning art book, edge-of-your-seat mysteries, and a sweet romance. Releasing in December, the lineup includes four manga Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian: Momoco’s Art Book, Demon Lord 2099 (3-in-1Omnibus), Divine Incursions, and Even a Replica Can Fall in Love.

Fans can anticipate more announcements from Yen Press at the Anime Expo Industry Panel.

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian: Momoco’s Art Book

By Sunsunsun
Art by Momoco

Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou is a girl of many faces…and every one of them is presented stunningly in this very first art book for Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian! Packed with exquisite full-color pieces from the celebrated illustrator Momoco, this collection features illustrations from Volumes 1–8 of the light novels, plus promotional artwork, chibi illustrations, and even an exclusive short story by the original author, Sunsunsun! 

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian: Momoco’s Art Book

Demon Lord 2099 (3-in-1 Omnibus)

By Yutaka Sakurai
Art by Daigo Murasaki
Original Story by Kureta

In the year 2099 of the Fused Era, five centuries after his fall, the legendary Demon Lord Veltol returns to finish what he started. But the world he once conquered is gone—replaced by Shinjuku, a dazzling cyberpunk city where magic and technology intertwine, and the stories of demon lords and heroes are little more than historical footnotes. But make no mistake…this brave new world will be his for the taking! 

Demon Lord 2099 (3-in-1 Omnibus)

Divine Incursions, Vol. 1 (manga)

By Kouya Ashitaka
Original Story by Oumi Kifuru

Titanic body parts fall from the sky onto a town. The guts and viscera of corpses are mysteriously absent. And humanity continues to dream of eternal life and eternal youth.  Katagishi of the Divine Incursions Special Investigations Department is on the case to uncover the truth of these phenomena and other secrets that hit closer to home…

Divine Incursions, Vol. 1 (manga)

Even a Replica Can Fall in Love, Vol. 1 (manga)

By Momose Hanada
Original Story by Harunadon
Art by raemz

When she doesn’t feel well, when she doesn’t want to go to school…I take her place. I’m her replica, and I exist solely for her. But it all changed when he came into my life. Now I wear my hair up so the boy I fell for knows it’s me. I may be her replica—but my heart is mine. 

Even a Replica Can Fall in Love, Vol. 1 (manga)

Yen Press Announces Four New Series

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Yen Press, LLC announced a slate of upcoming releases that includes manga (Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside and From the Red Fog) and light novels (Demon Lord 2099 and Chitose-kun Is in the Ramune Bottle). All announced titles are scheduled for January 2022 release.

Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside (manga)

Original Story by Zappon
Art by Masahiro Ikeno
Character Design by Yasumo

Despite being the bearer of the powerful Divine Blessing of the Guide, Red has been banished from the Hero’s party. Listless, he decides to head to the frontier and hatches a plan to spend his days working an easy apothecary job. Thus begins his new life!

Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside is a manga adaptation of the slice-of-life fantasy light novel, one of the latest fan favorites in a growing genre. An anime adaptation of Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside has been announced for an October 2021 release.

Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside (manga)

From the Red Fog

Story & Art by Mosae Nohara

England at the end of the nineteenth century. A string of gruesome incidents all lead back to a single boy who was born into a world where chaos, order, wealth, and poverty are all deeply intertwined. Guided by a deep solitude, what fate awaits him in the end?

From the Red Fog is a dark and compelling manga series with an art style that is as beautiful as it is unsettling. As a story that takes place in nineteenth-century England, From the Red Fog appeals to fans of historical fiction as well as those who have a taste for psychological horror manga, such as recent hits like Can’t Stop Cursing You and Your Turn to Die.

From the Red Fog

Demon Lord 2099 (light novel)

Story by Daigo Murasaki
Illustration by Kureta

Fused Era Year 2099—Shinjuku. The dazzling prosperity of this massive city-state conceals a lurid darkness just beneath its surface. It is here—in this megalopolis that represents the pinnacle of human development—where the legendary Demon Lord Veltol makes his second coming. To rule this brave new world, he will have to take hold of the future for himself!

Demon Lord 2099 is a riveting light novel series, filled with cyberpunk action and imaginative illustrations, that combines fantasy and science fiction. It stands out as a rising star in the world of light novels, having already won the prestigious Fantasia Grand Prize in its short time in circulation.

Demon Lord 2099 (light novel)

Chitose-kun Is in the Ramune Bottle

Story by Hiromu
Illustration by raemz

As far as normies go, it’s hard to beat Saku Chitose. The most popular kid in his high school? Check. An ironclad reputation that can even weather vicious online attacks? Check. A group of friends who are as attractive on the outside as they are on the inside? Check. But when a teacher asks Saku to help a student who has been shut away in his room for months reacclimate to school life, his perfect world will never be the same. What is this, some kinda normie harem story?

Chitose-kun Is in the Ramune Bottle is one of the most frequently requested and highly anticipated light novel releases of the year. This romantic comedy series won the Shogakukan Light Novel Award for Excellence in Japan and appeals to fans of school-life stories, such as My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected.

Chitose-kun Is in the Ramune Bottle