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Yen Press Signals the Start of Summer with Nine New Licenses

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Graphic Policy Team

Yen Press has announced nine new acquisitions to kick off the summer season, ranging from mecha-packed action, tender and tragic slice-of-life manga, heart-pounding romances, and more.

Releasing in June 2026, the debut list includes eight manga (Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury—Vanadis Heart; See You There, Beyond the Ocean; A Timid Lady was Turned into an Ugly Cat, but on the Verge of Fainting Is Picked Up by the Most Fearsome Military Duke; Thank You for Taking Care of Our Boy Banri; The Daughter of the Demon Lord Is Too Kind!; Sentenced to Be a Hero; and Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san Complete Omnibus), one light novel (Melody of the Boundary),and one tabletop companion rule book (Konosuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! TRPG Advanced Rule Book).

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury—Vanadis Heart

By Chika Tojo

It has been five years since the Vanadis Incident, in which all Gundams became forbidden… These mobile suits were deemed “curses,” but now they’re running amok on Earth. From Chika Tojo, the artist behind the manga adaptation of The Saga of Tanya the Evil, comes The Witch from Mercury’s first official spin-off manga!

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury—Vanadis Heart

See You There, Beyond the Ocean

By Chiao Meow
Art by Monday Recover

In third grade, Wu Xiaorong was the class outcast, an introverted girl who hated going to school. But all that changed when she met Tong Kewei, the cheerful and outgoing popular girl. The two couldn’t be more different, and Wu Xiaorong assumed they’d never interact—but to her surprise, they began bonding over their shared love for drawing comics. Thus begins the story of a beautiful, bittersweet friendship, the ups and downs of childhood, and a project left forever unfinished…

A Timid Lady was Turned into an Ugly Cat, but on the Verge of Fainting Is Picked Up by the Most Fearsome Military Duke

By otori
Original Story by Ema Okadachi
Art by Kou Kusaka

Marie’s life as a viscount’s daughter is snatched away when her own sister curses her to become a cat…and then steals her betrothed! Forsaken, she collapses from hunger, when tender hands reach out—and on the other side is the undefeated duke with a reputation for being cruel and unfeeling?! Marie’s turn from misfortune to a comfortable cat life begins here!

A Timid Lady was Turned into an Ugly Cat, but on the Verge of Fainting Is Picked Up by the Most Fearsome Military Duke

Thank You for Taking Care of Our Boy Banri

By Chitose Kaido

When trend-chasing college girl Nanase got the offer from her sister, she could hardly believe her ears! A chance to work at the same talent agency as THE Banri Narita—as his temporary manager, no less—is absolutely, completely a dream come true! That is…until she meets the man behind the stan. Alluring, amicable Banri is a cruel tyrant, incredibly demanding, and uncaring that he’s working her into the ground! However, now that she’s seen the star without his twinkle…are the embers of her celebrity crush igniting a new fire in her heart?

Thank You for Taking Care of Our Boy Banri

The Daughter of the Demon Lord Is Too Kind!

By YUUYA SAKAMOTO

The fearsome Demon King who seeks to conquer the entire world has abruptly put a pause on his campaign. The reason: His daughter is so kind that he’s worried she’ll stray from the path of demons! Determined to turn her into a merciless and fearsome heir worthy of the throne, he enlists the help of his trusted aide. World domination can wait, for a parent’s duties come before a king’s! And so begins a devilishly cute and heartwarming comedy!

The Daughter of the Demon Lord Is Too Kind!

Sentenced to Be a Hero

Art by Natsumi Inoue
Original Story by Rocket Shokai Gakuto Coda
Original Character Design by MEPHISTO

Hero: a title that carries the most severe punishment a criminal can earn. Why? Because these “heroes” are the front line in humanity’s war against the Demon Blight. Driven mad by centuries of fighting, the penal hero forces are made up of the most morally bankrupt to exist throughout history. They fight without hope of redemption, driven mad at the helplessness of their mission as the fallen are resurrected to continue struggling for all eternity. It is to this chaos that Xylo Forbartz—former captain of the Order of Holy Knights—is sentenced for his crime of deicide. But after he encounters Teoritta, an unknown goddess of swords, the two will forge a pact with the power to change the course of history, and maybe save the world from annihilation…

Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san Complete Omnibus

By * Honda

Ever wonder what it’s like to sell comics at a Japanese bookstore? Honda provides a hilarious firsthand account from the front lines! Whether it’s handling the store, out-of-print books, or enthusiastic manga fans, Honda takes on every challenge. And now, all the observations and shenanigans have been collected into one complete volume!

Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san Complete Omnibus

Melody of the Boundary

By Toshiya Miyata

Kyousuke and Kai are two up-and-coming musicians. However, the day before their big debut, Kai passes away in a terrible traffic accident. Three years later, Kyousuke has all but given up music when his supposedly deceased partner appears before him as if nothing happened. Kai reminds his friend of the magic of music, encouraging him to start playing again. Can Kyousuke overcome his past and bring the color back into his world once more?

Konosuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! TRPG Advanced Rule Book

Adapted by F.E.A.R.
Original Story by Natsume Akatsuki
Original Illustration by Kurone Mishima

At long last, the advanced rule book for the tabletop role-playing game in the world of Konosubahas arrived! Discover new elements in addition to detailed explanations of advanced classes, such as the brand-new Demon King’s Army, that will allow you to enjoy this wacky world even more. It’s time to get out of Axel, the Town of Beginnings, and have a truly high-level adventure!

Konosuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! TRPG Advanced Rule Book

Yen Press Wraps Up 2024 with Fourteen New Licenses

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team

Wrapping up 2024, Yen Press has announced fourteen new title acquisitions, filled with romance, brave heroes, magical schools, and more.

Releasing in June 2025, this lineup includes eight manga (Sword Art Online Unital Ring, Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class, Isekai Samurai, Convenient Semi-Friend, The Heroic Tale of the Villainous Prince, The Hitman Stans, Dara-san of Reiwa), four light novels (Who Killed the Hero?, The Girl Who Wants to Be a Hero and the Girl Who Ought to Be a Hero, This Is the Wizard’s Secret Weapon, Secrets of the Silent Witch (spin-off) -another- Part 1, and one digital exclusive manga (SAILOR ZOMBIE). Additionally, Yen Press announced the release of Lord of Mysteries, a popular Chinese webnovel that will soon be adapted into an animated show.

Sword Art Online Unital Ring, Vol. 1 (manga)

By Reki Kawahara
Art by Masato Kanetsuki
Original Character Design by abec

Orchestrated by genius scientist Akihiko Kayaba, the SAO Incident created a game you couldn’t leave until you beat it. One where death in the game meant death in the real world… Kirito is a survivor of SAO who now spends his time playing the new VRMMORPG Alfheim Online with his old SAO friends, Asuna and Alice. But Kirito soon finds himself caught up in a mysterious game he never expected…

Secrets of the Silent Witch (spin-off) -another- Part 1 (light novel)

By Matsuri Isora
Illustration by Nanna Fujimi

After memorizing his magecraft textbook in a single week, Louis is accepted as a scholarship student at Minerva’s Mage Training Institution. But surrounded by nobles, the rough and rowdy boy from a poor, remote village is treated as a problem child and feared for the way he trounces his opponents in magic battles. And yet Louis still finds teachers he respects and friends he can rely on as he grows into the man who will become a Sage. Learn all about the notorious deeds of the Barrier Mage’s youth in this two-part prequel to Secrets of the Silent Witch.

Secrets of the Silent Witch (spin-off) -another- Part 1

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Vol. 1 (manga)

By Sunsunsun
Art by Saho Tenamachi
Original Character Design by Momoko

Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou, nicknamed Alya, is a half-Russian beauty with silver hair, at the top of her class, student council accountant, and completely unapproachable. She’s taken to reprimanding the slacker who sits next to her in class, Masachika Kuze—a geeky, unmotivated, and unexemplary student who couldn’t care less about keeping up his grades. Secretly, Alisa holds a certain fondness for Masachika, only revealed by the occasional Russian muttered under her breath that no one in her class can understand…except Masachika! He eavesdrops on these embarrassing revelations, pretending to be clueless, all the while wondering what her flirtatious comments actually mean!

Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Vol. 1

I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class, Vol. 1 (manga)

By Rin Ono
Original Story by Takata
Art by Azuri Hyuga

Maki Maehara is always on his own at school. He has no friends or hobbies others share, and he doesn’t expect the upcoming academic year to be any different, even surrounded by new faces. And six months later, it seems like he was right—until he runs into his popular classmate Umi Asanagi at a video store! Always at the center of attention and called the “second prettiest in class” by the boys, Asanagi’s from a totally different world. But it turns out the two have more overlapping interests than just the B-grade movies they came to check out…and Asanagi asks Maehara to be her friend!

I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class, Vol. 1

Isekai Samurai, Vol. 1 (manga)

By Keigo Saito

As the final years of the Sengoku period dwindle away, Ginko, the strongest swordsman of the era, has yet to find a worthy opponent to slake her thirst for a fight to the death. Just when she’s finally lost hope that anyone stronger than her exists, she gets transported to another world! And the first thing Ginko sees there is—a dragon?!

Convenient Semi-Friend, Vol. 1 (manga)

By Minori Chigusa

“What if we became friends with benefits…?” Suuna, a gloomy high school student, leaves home to live in a dorm. But when she nervously enters her room, she finds her roommate, Ruka, feeling up another girl! She finds out Ruka needs a “friend with benefits,” so Suuna takes charge and proposes they form a “(semi) friends with benefits” contract…?

The Heroic Tale of the Villainous Prince, Vol. 1 (manga)

By Hirosaki
Original Story by Ryu Hidari
Art by Hana Amano

As the only royal with pitch-black hair and eyes, Prince Alfred is the literal black sheep of his family. But one day, he happens to see his older brother Leor, the crown prince, publicly breaking off his engagement to his fiancée, Charlotte. To rescue Charlotte from the false accusations being hurled at her, Alfred puts himself in harm’s way instead. With that, everything is resolved…or is it?

The Heroic Tale of the Villainous Prince, Vol. 1

The Hitman Stans, Vol. 1 (manga)

By Rintarou Ohshima

Meet “the Killing Machine” Owaru Endou: the cold-blooded and strongest hitman of a massive underworld organization, who has decided to retire out of the blue. His reason? To stan his favorite underground idol with his head held high! But old habits die hard, especially for a man whose hands are stained with blood. Can Owaru truly shed his identity to live the ultimate fan life of concerts, meet and greets, and picture lotteries—even when his past comes knocking?

Dara-san of Reiwa, Vol. 1 (manga)

By Haruomi Tomotsuka

Clouds blacken the sky and sheets of rain turn the mountain forest into a treacherous maze… A landslide crushes a razor wire fence, and buries a “NO TRESPASSING” sign… Two young siblings wander into a dark world where they do not belong, and a long, horrid shadow rears up to meet them— Anyway, so that’s how we met Dara-san! She might look kinda scary, but just wait until you get to know her!

“Look, I’m a god of misfortune, okay!? Aren’t you kids gonna freak out about my grotesque visage!?”

Who Killed the Hero?, Vol. 1 (light novel)

By Daken
Illustrated by toi8

Four years have passed since the Demon Lord was defeated. The kingdom, now at peace, has undertaken the task of compiling the many great deeds of the fallen Hero, interviewing the members of his former party: Leon the Sword Saint, Maria the Holy Maiden, and Solon the Sage. Yet in between their tales of the Hero’s past and their adventures together, the truth about his death slowly comes to light. Who killed the Hero? The Demon Lord? …Or his comrades?

The Girl Who Wants to Be a Hero and the Girl Who Ought to Be a Hero, Vol. 1 (light novel)

By Inori
Illustrated by Akamoku

After the Great Human-Demon War comes to a close, humans use a magical device known as the Gear to found the Hero Institute, a school for raising a new kind of hero. Ruchika, a wild and reckless demon girl, travels to the city in the hopes of joining the institute. There she meets Leonie, the serious-minded daughter of the Almighty Hero who defeated the Demon Lord. Taking a liking to her immediately, Ruchika proposes—right in the middle of their entrance exam! Do these two girls have what it takes to become heroes? And can love bloom between a human and a demon?

The Girl Who Wants to Be a Hero and the Girl Who Ought to Be a Hero, Vol. 1

This Is the Wizard’s Secret Weapon, Vol. 1 (light novel)

By Taro Hitsuji
Illustrated by Kurone Mishima

On a bloody battlefield, the master swordsman Rix finally gives in to his deep-seated dislike for warfare. So he fakes his own death to go into retirement! He starts fresh by entering a magic school…despite his magical aptitude being zero. However, alongside the scholarship student Shino, he’s ready to work hard. Even her cold attitude doesn’t discourage him! Using his swordsmanship prowess, he overpowers his magic-wielding peers—inadvertently smashing through anything that’s common practice at magic school. In the process, his skills catch the eye of the Imperial princess. She tries to recruit him into the army, but he shoots her down. He doesn’t want to be the strongest—all he wants is to live a peaceful and enjoyable life!

This Is the Wizard’s Secret Weapon, Vol. 1

SAILOR ZOMBIE, Vol. 1 (digital manga)

By Jiji & Pinch
Art by Isshin Inudo

Two months have passed since the world was overrun by zombies. High schooler Maiko Inui, a girl who longs to become an idol, finds refuge in Fujimi Girls’ High School, where the surviving students reside. When hordes of zombies mercilessly attack the girls, how will Maiko and her friends fight back?! Horror meets harmony in this vibrant tale where heroes don’t wear capes…but sailor suits instead!

Lord of Mysteries, Vol. 1 (novel)

By Yuan Ye

Through the storm of steam and machinery, who can achieve the extraordinary? In the mist of history and darkness, who whispers to me? When I woke up from the haze of mystery, I found myself in a world of guns, cannons, giant ships, airships, difference engines, potions, divination, curses, hanged men, and sealed artifacts.

But the light still shines between it all, and the mystery is never more than two steps away. This is the legend of the Fool.

Yen Press announces Nine New Titles for Summer 2023

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Graphic Policy Team

Expanding their Summer 2023 lineup, Yen Press, LLC will be releasing five new manga (The Devil Is a Part-Timer! Official Anthology Comic; Secrets of the Silent Witch; My Mate Is a Feline Gentleman; Saint? Nope, Just a Monster Tamer Passing Through; The Reformation of the World as Overseen by a Realist Demon King), one manhwa (IMITATION), and three light novels (Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World: Secret File; Konosuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! Fantastic Days; Looks Are All You Need). These titles are set to release in July 2023.

Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World: Secret File

Story by Kei Sazane
Illustrated by Ao Nekonabe

The first volume in a series of short stories set in the Our Last Crusade universe! Highlights include an anecdote about Nene, Mismis, and Risya having a sleepover in Iska’s room, plus the tale of Iska and Alice’s first encounter in their younger days.

Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World: Secret File

The Devil Is a Part-Timer! Official Anthology Comic

Original Story by Satoshi Wagahara
Art by Akio Hiiragi

The Devil King and his friends take a look at a wedding venue, buy swimsuits, and…get washed up on a deserted island?! This collection of original comic stories, drawn by a lineup of artists and fans of the series, comprises episodes which may or may not have happened during the main story.

The Devil Is a Part-Timer! Official Anthology Comic

Konosuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! Fantastic Days

Original Story by Natsume Akatsuki
Character Design by Kurone Mishima
Illustrated by Hirukuma
Original Concept by Sumzap

Follow Kazuma and his party as they help a team of aspiring dancers, fight a former general of the Demon King, and more in a series of adventures based on the Fantastic Days game, along with new, unique content!

Konosuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! Fantastic Days

Looks Are All You Need

Story by Ghost Mikawa
Illustrated by necomi

Ryouran High School is a private arts academy where geniuses in every field—music, dance, fashion—gather. But in reality, looks decide the students’ success, not talent. My sister, Shika Ikebukuro, is a shut-in who can’t do anything without her older brother, and I was sure that devastating lack of charisma would doom her. But I know a secret. Though you’d never guess it, behind her mask, the internet sensation VSINGER is none other than my sister, Shika! Her voice is one of a kind, but will it be enough to overcome Ryouran High’s entire social order?

Secrets of the Silent Witch

Original Story by Matsuri Isora
Character Design by Nanna Fujimi
Art by Tobi Tana

Monica Everett is the Silent Witch, the only mage in the world who can use unchanted magecraft. But underneath all the fancy titles…she’s also the shyest girl you’ll ever meet! In fact, she learned unchanted magecraft just so she wouldn’t have to speak in public. Monica may be talented, but she has zero confidence, and now she’s being tasked with infiltrating a prestigious academy and protecting the kingdom’s second prince! How will she survive?!

IMITATION

By Kyoung-Ran Park

As a member of the obscure idol group Tea Party, Ma-Ha dreams of becoming a big star one day. Little did she know that she’d go viral so soon…by embarrassing herself on a popular talk show! But as the saying goes, there is no such thing as bad publicity…right?

My Mate Is a Feline Gentleman

By Arata Asanae

When Toushirou is hired as a servant for diplomat Alex, he expects he will again be treated as a sex object and is afraid of the prospect of serving a beastman. But to his surprise, Alex is appalled by the treatment of omegas in Japan. No one has ever been so kind to Toushirou, and he finds his feelings begin to change…

Saint? Nope, Just a Monster Tamer Passing Through

Story by Inumajin
Art by iidatoy

Kanata is a girl so gifted with magic that people swear up and down she’s the second coming of a saint. But when it comes time for her to choose a job, she settles on…Monster Taming? In truth, Kanata is the reincarnation of a friendless woman from the modern world. To make up for lost time, she sets off on a quest to gather as many fluffy creatures as she can get her hands on!

The Reformation of the World as Overseen by a Realist Demon King

Story by Ryosuke Hata
Art by Manatsu Suzuki

The seventy-second Demon King, Astaroth, has been reincarnated in a strange new land with a mission to unite the world under his banner and reform its chaotic ways. He is the youngest of the Demon Kings, and although his forces may be weaker than those of his rivals, he won’t hesitate to use all the means at his disposal to achieve victory. Wielding unheard-of resourcefulness and tactics, he’ll reshape the fate of all who live under his reign!

The Reformation of the World as Overseen by a Realist Demon King

Yen Press Announces Ten New Series for Future Publication

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Graphic Policy Team

Yen Press has announced a slate of upcoming releases that includes several light novels (I Kept Pressing the 100-Million Button and Came Out on Top, The Otherworlder, Exploring the Dungeon, Orc Eroica and The Hero Laughs While Walking the Path of Vengence a Second Time) and manga (Reign of the Seven Spellblades, The Detective is Already Dead, Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? II, So I’m a Spider, So What? The Daily Lives of the Kumoko Sisters, and New York, New York). Additionally, Yen Press announced their entrance into the world of RPG books with Konosuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! TRPG.

Reign of the Seven Spellblades (manga)

Story by Bokuto Uno
Character Design by Ruria Miyuki
Art by Sakae Esuno

When a boy and girl meet at a prestigious magic school, the curtain to a supreme fantasy series opens!

This year’s new students arrive at Kimberley Magic School. What meets them there is a brilliant parade of cherry blossoms in full bloom and magical creatures. They don’t know–this academy is a living demon’s shrine where no one’s life is guaranteed. A school fantasy about spellblades!

Reign of the Seven Spellblades is a manga adaptation of the hit light novel series, a rising star in the category. As a story taking place in a magical academy, Reign of the Seven Spellblades is often described as an action-packed and edgy version of Harry Potter that has a wide appeal to fans of fantasy stories.

The Detective is Already Dead (manga)

Story by nigozyu
Art by mugiko

I, an ordinary highschool student, Kimihiko Kimizuka, I was embroiled completely flawlessly into a plane hijacking, where I became the assistant to the angelically beautiful detective girl I met. In three years, the great detective and her assistant unfolded a dazzling adventure drama. Before long, we were separated by death. This takes place a year after that.

The only survivor, me, and the detective’s dying wish—their unfinished story.

The Detective is Already Dead is a manga adaptation of the light novel series from Yen On scheduled for June 2021 release. Due to its popularity in Japan, The Detective is Already Dead stands out as one of the most well received announcements from Yen Press this year. An anime adaptation has been scheduled to begin airing July 2021.

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? II

Story by Fujino Omori
Character Design by Suzuhito Yasuda
Art by Taisei Yamachi

After Mikoto ventures into Orario’s pleasure quarter on a lead to find her long-lost friend, Bell, Lily, and Welf decide to join the search! Unfortunately, Bell’s hardly comfortable in such an unfamiliar environment, and after he gets separated from the group, he soon finds himself in a part of Orario he never knew existed. There, he spies a beautiful girl with fox ears and a tail, but little does he know, she’s exactly who Mikoto’s been looking for…

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? II is a continuation of the hit manga series, one that aligns with the events from the anime’s second season. With over two years passed since the conclusion of the first part of the Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? manga, this continuation is sure to please the many fans of the series, especially those eager for more content since the end of the anime’s third season in 2020.

So I’m a Spider, So What? The Daily Lives of the Kumoko Sisters (manga)

Story by Okina Baba
Character Design by Tsukasa Kiryu and Asahiro Kakashi
Art by Gratinbird

So, as you mighta noticed, I got reincarnated in another world—as a spider! And somewhere along the line, I somehow picked up skill called Parallel Minds. Which, y’know, is great when you need a little extra help running from monsters and firing off magic spells. But it can get kinda crazy when there’s four of me living in my head…

So I’m a Spider, So What? The Daily Lives of the Kumoko Sisters is a gag manga spin-off of the hit light novel series. Whether it be the original light novel, the manga adaptation or the anime adaptation, Kumoko’s parallel minds have been a beloved aspect of the series, making this manga a treat to the fans!

So I'm a Spider, So What? The Daily Lives of the Kumoko Sisters (manga)

I Kept Pressing the 100-Million Button and Came Out on Top (light novel)

Story by Syuichi Tskukishima
Illustration by Mokyu

Allen is training to be a swordsman, but he’s just no good at it. After losing a duel with high stakes, he’s about to drop out when a mysterious man offers him a chance to get 100 million years’ worth of training with the press of a button. But what happens when he presses it over and over?!

I Kept Pressing the 100-Million Button and Came Out on Top is a quirky light novel series with a powerful protagonist who was cursed to live millions of years going through tortuous training. With its comedic storytelling and overpowered protagonist, this series appeals greatly to fans of The Hero is Overpowered but Overly Cautious.

I Kept Pressing the 100-Million Button and Came Out on Top (light novel)

The Otherworlder, Exploring the Dungeon (light novel)

Story by Asami Hinagi
Illustration by Kureta

In this dark fantasy tale, an accident transports Soya to a parallel world filled with danger and mystery. On his quest to explore this uncharted land, he encounters a gaggle of quirky friends, like Mysranica, the god of deception and secrecy, and a pair of elf sisters banished from their forest home. Before he knows it, Soya is making rogue adventurers eat lead, beating up petty nobles, and taking on dungeons where death lurks around every corner!

The Otherworlder, Exploring the Dungeon is a fun light novel series that cleverly combines science fiction and fantasy elements—a story about an unlikely hero and his defective AI in an alternate world. This ongoing series is reminiscent of light novel favorites, such as Combatants Will Be Dispatched! and High School Prodigies Have It Easy Even in Another World!

The Otherworlder, Exploring the Dungeon (light novel)

Orc Eroica (light novel)

Story by Rifujin na Magonote
Illustration by Asanagi

Bestowed with the title of “hero” for downing countless foes in the War of Twelve Tribes, Bash commands great respect from his fellow orcs. But this hero has a dark secret: His success on the battlefield doesn’t match up to his success in the bedroom. With his reputation on the line, Bash sets out on a quest of a lifetime…all for the explicit purpose of getting laid…!

While it seems that light novels have addressed nearly every topic in a fantasy setting, very few have addressed dating in another world quite like the hilarious and eccentric story that is Orc Eroica. This series is a fun read for those who enjoy light novels with unique takes on fantasy worlds, such as If the RPG World Had Social Media…

The Hero Laughs While Walking the Path of Vengence a Second Time (light novel)

Story by Kizuka Nero

Summoned to a fantasy world as a hero, Kaito Utage defeats the Demon Lord alongside a band of noble adventurers…only to be double crossed and brutally murdered by his former allies! But when a twist of fate gives him a second chance at life with his all his memories intact, he sets off on a quest to slaughter his traitorous party members one by one. “Come…let vengeance commence!”

The Hero Laughs While Walking the Path of Vengeance a Second Time is a dramatic and compelling isekai that heads into darker territories than most, one led by a crazed antihero. This dark tale is perfect for fans of light novel series such as Torture Princess: Fremd Torturchen and The King of the Dead at the Dark Palace.

The Hero Laughs While Walking the Path of Vengence a Second Time (light novel)

New York, New York

Story & Art by Marimo Ragawa

New York police officer, Cain, while hiding that he’s gay, goes out every night in Manhattan in want of a one night stand. But when he meets his ideal man, Mel, he finds the love of his life… An ambitious work which depicts love and humanism with gay themes!

New York, New York is a classic boys love manga by Marimo Ragawa, the artist behind the manga adaptation of The Vampire and His Pleasant Companions. As a mature and beautiful boys love manga that is credited for its realistic portrayals of gay male relationships, New York, New York is must have for passionate fans of the category. The Yen Press edition of New York, New York will finish the series in two omnibus volumes.

Konosuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! TRPG

Story by Natsume Akatsuki
Illustration by Kurone Mishima
Adaptation by F.E.A.R.

Live out the wildest fantasies in the world of Konosuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World with the TRPG developed under Natsume Akatsuki’s full oversight. Whether it’s playing as a luckless reincarnation or pursuing a quest as an all powerful magician, a life of hilarious adventures awaits!

Yen Press enters the world of RPG books with Konosuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! TRPG, one that was created by FEAR, a leading company in the world of Japanese TRPGs. With Konosuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! standing out as one of the biggest Yen Press properties combined with the RPG elements the series is known for, this TRPG book is the perfect start to this new venture.