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Yen Press Announces Nineteen Acquisitions

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Yen Press has announced nineteen acquisitions on social media, adding new titles and series to a prolific catalog of manga, novels, and audiobooks.

Starting off this slate of announcements were a couple of new additions to Yen Audio (Mirai and Valkyrie Bullet), giving the imprint another great work from esteemed storyteller Mamoru Hosoda and an adaptation of one of the most highly anticipated releases from Yen On.

Mirai

By Mamoru Hosoda

Little Kun isn’t too happy about the latest addition to his family. With the arrival of a new baby sister in the house, he worries his parents may not love him as much as they used to…But when a teenage girl shows up and tells Kun that she is his sister from the future, it may be that there’s more to this new relationship than Kun ever could’ve dreamed!

Valkyrie Bullet

By Yomu Mishima
Illustration by Pinakes

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. However, one day, a man is transferred to Third Academy, where the ladies who wear these dresses of hardened steel are trained. His name: Ren Hifumi, the test pilot for a prototype humanoid weapon created to combat the giju that has never had a successful trial run…until now.

Yen On added three new light novels to the lineup (Kafka’s Journey; Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her; and The Returned Tyrant Princess Rewrites Her Dark Past), giving the imprint great new works in beloved categories that include a high-flying fantasy adventure, a school life romance that inspired a Summer 2026 anime, and a reincarnated villainess story.

Kafka’s Journey (light novel)

By Chizuru Mizushina
Illustration by Haruyuki Morisawa

A girl on the run takes to the skies!

Within an island floating in the sky, there is an underground village of elderly people and one child—Kafka. The adults have taken care of the girl and asked for a single thing in return: She must never leave the village. When her grandfather was alive, that wasn’t a problem. But after he passed away, her days became dull, and the village feels stifling. Inspired by her grandfather’s stories of his adventures around the globe, Kafka longs to experience the outside world for herself. When a visitor from the surface tells her about life beyond the village, Kafka can’t take it anymore. Her only way out is her grandfather’s old plane. Never mind that she hasn’t flown one before! After everything her grandfather taught her, how hard could it be? Join Kafka’s journey as she broadens her horizons, makes friends her own age, and finally learns the sad truth about why her village was cut off from the rest of the world.

Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her (light novel)

By Hibariyu
Illustration by siso

Seven years ago, before my best friend and I were torn apart by a big move, we promised we would be friends forever, no matter how much distance was put between us. But when I finally found him again at my new high school, I didn’t expect him to be…the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen in my life. Wait, so does this mean he—or, I guess, she—was a girl this whole time?! It’s honestly insane. With everyone else, she’s a pristine flower, literally Miss Perfect. But when it’s just us, she’s the same goblin I’ve always known. I guess some things truly never change. And yet…

Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her (light novel)

The Returned Tyrant Princess Rewrites Her Dark Past (light novel)

By Hiironoame
Illustration by Tetsuhiro Nabeshima

The imperial princess Ariadne has lied, cheated, poisoned, and even killed at the behest of the cunning Prince Siegbert. Little does she know, the prince thinks of her as no more than a pawn. He sells her down the river, and she is sentenced to death for her crimes. Just as the reaper’s scythe drops, she closes her eyes and realizes what a fool she’s been, only to wake up and find she has traveled back in time to when she was fifteen. With her second shot at life, she vows to punish the wily prince and set her story back on the right track.

The Returned Tyrant Princess Rewrites Her Dark Past (light novel)

The announcement slate was packed with a total of fourteen new manga (Lilies in Love for 101 Days; Lord Hades’s Vernal Honeymoon; Desire of the Untouchable Flower; The Great Yet Flawed Gods; I Want You to Expose Me; Monster of Absolute Evil; Singularity Love: A Kenji Tsurubuchi Collection; Summer Love Begins with a Lie -squall-; Chef in the Demon King’s Castle: Despite All the Scary-Hot Demons, This Is a Great Workplace; The Immortal Girl’s Breeding and Cultivation Travelogue; The Parasite Princess; YATTARA; Chewed Flesh, Ground Bones; and Exchange Parties with Anthropomorphic Figures), including continuations of amazing works previously published by Yen Press and anthologies featuring beloved creators, such as Touge Oni: Primal Gods in Ancient Times creator Kenji Tsurubunchi and celebrated artists from Harta magazine, including Ryoko Kui, Suzuka Morino, and Hachi Inaba.

Lilies in Love for 101 Days

By Muromaki

In this must-have collector’s edition, the sequel to the social media phenomenon Lilies Blooming in 100 Days, 101 days of yuri situations are assembled in stunning full color!

Lord Hades’s Vernal Honeymoon

By Ueji Yuho

Hades and Kore have successfully been wed! Sure, they’ve got a complicated prenup, but the two are living a peaceful life as newlyweds…or at least, that’s how things were supposed to go, until the realm of Hades literally froze over!? And that’s just one of the all-new heart-pounding one-shots from the author of Lord Hades’s Ruthless Marriage!

Desire of the Untouchable Flower

By Mai Kaniu

Of all the guys to fall for, I never thought it would be someone like you…!

Gorgeous, talented Rei is the heir to and manager of a major cosmetic brand. Despite his domineering personality and the rumors of scandal that hound him nonstop, he doesn’t have the slightest experience to speak of when it comes to love! In fact, he’s spent his life waiting to find his hero, the ideal partner he dreamed of as a kid. One day, in order to protect Rei from stalkers, his father hires him a bodyguard named Ichijo—who, under his serious, straitlaced exterior, is exactly Rei’s type! When they’re forced to be together around the clock, Rei’s heart won’t stop pounding…but he never could have suspected the ulterior motive Ichijo holds…

The Great Yet Flawed Gods

By Ei Ohitsuji

Dive into the vibrant world of Greek mythology! This saga will take you inside the dysfunctional pantheon of the gods navigating life, love, and everything in between—just on a slightly grander scale. Peek in on Zeus and Hera after three hundred years of marriage. What trouble will the devilishly handsome Hades find himself in? And if you thought your ex was possessive, wait until you see what Persephone’s like when she fancies someone…

I Want You to Expose Me

By Suzuka Stellagi

Hayama is a skittish and struggling young artist specializing in bijin-ga, a genre focused on painting beautiful women. After fleeing from yet another model, he finds a beautiful figure collapsed by the roadside and takes them in —only to discover that they’re actually a boy in women’s clothes! But this time, Kenzan doesn’t feel the urge to run. Instead, he may have just found the perfect subject for his work!

Monster of Absolute Evil

By Gagane

The Fukurougi Incident: a heinous case in which twenty-three murderers fell victim to active-duty police officer Nodoka Fukurougi. Nodoka is put to death for her crimes, but as it turns out, her story’s far from over—a mysterious girl appears before her and invites her to take part in a twisted game. Thirteen vicious murderers are to be revived and take part in a brutal battle royale, Nodoka included. If she wants to uphold justice and make sure the evil stay dead, Nodoka has no choice but to slaughter her way to the end…!

Singularity Love: A Kenji Tsurubuchi Collection

By Kenji Tsurubunchi

From the creator of Touge Oni: Primal Gods in Ancient Times comes this collection of short manga! A romance about a boy who sees a pillar of light, a search for a time machine among the remnants of human civilization, a visit to a shop specializing in fairies, and more—these stories feature an imaginative blend of history and mythology!

Singularity Love: A Kenji Tsurubuchi Collection

Summer Love Begins with a Lie -squall-

By ROCOCO
Original Story by LYCORIS

When middle schooler Kaoru Tachibana runs away from home in the pouring rain, the last person she expects to bump into is her homeroom teacher, Mirei Shimotsuki. When Mirei takes her in for a few days, Kaoru is surprised to learn that the same woman who’s normally so put together is actually a disorganized, laid-back day drinker behind closed doors. On the other hand, she’s the only one who accepts Kaoru, struggles and all, and it’s captivating. But with Mirei keeping her distance emotionally, what will become of their unusual relationship…?

Chef in the Demon King’s Castle: Despite All the Scary-Hot Demons, This Is a Great Workplace

By YMK

Tsumugi is a hardworking human chef in the kitchen of the Demon King’s castle…and a transmigrator from another world! Freed from her previous life of homelessness and suffering, she’ll fight to the very last to keep this dream job where food, clothing, and shelter are guaranteed—even if it means dealing with her rough-and-tumble demon coworkers!

Chef in the Demon King’s Castle: Despite All the Scary-Hot Demons, This Is a Great Workplace

The Immortal Girl’s Breeding and Cultivation Travelogue

By fujihan
Original Story by Luna Usagi

Pluto, a genius young mage, has given herself eternal life and youth in pursuit of her dream: to be a personal breeding ground for all kinds of different species! Brimming with carnal curiosity, she indulges herself with unorthodox creatures and beautiful ladies alike as she lets loose the monster(s) within her.

The Immortal Girl’s Breeding and Cultivation Travelogue

The Parasite Princess

By Toshiya Higashimoto

When college student and aspiring author Ai Tanaka gets a new roommate, she finds that this awkward girl is a little too eager to share things in common. Miu Yamaguchi wants to use Ai’s makeup, wear her clothes, and even have the same beauty mark. It’s more than enough to make a person uncomfortable, but it can get so much worse…

YATTARA

By Ooyamada

The gluttonous monster Yattara is summoned in a city of opulence and decadence. This harbinger of destruction has a vast appetite that cannot be satisfied until entire nations are leveled. As it comes across three gauntly malnourished children in a garbage-piled, foul-smelling room, it opens its maw as usual…but realizes that even the beast of gluttony prefers a delectable meal. And if Yattara was going to eat them anyway, it might as well prepare its meal properly to relish a flavor never experienced. After all, Yattara has never once let a meal slip away, and it’s in no hurry…

Chewed Flesh, Ground Bones

By Paregoric

1999—the year that Nostradamus predicted would be the end of humanity. Riding a wave of unprecedented interest in the occult, Inubosaki (an editor for a third-rate paranormal mag) and Asama (a cameraman with a sixth sense) team up. They spend their days covering incident after bizarre incident…when Asama’s keen eye for the supernatural draws them into an encounter with a terrifying phenomenon. Decades into the future in 2023, an aged Asama is called on by someone searching for Inubosaki…

Exchange Parties with Anthropomorphic Figures

Edited by HARTA Editorial Department

Welcome, if you please, to a soul-stirring sneak peek into the lives of all kinds of anthropomorphic figures. From beastmen to gods, androids, and more, this luxurious anthology features works from many—including Ryoko Kui (Delicious in Dungeon), Suzuka Morino (Servant Beasts), and Hachi Inaba (The Tiger Won’t Eat the Dragon Yet)!

Exchange Parties with Anthropomorphic Figures

Yen Press Unveils 17 New Titles Joining Its November Lineup

Posted on May 16, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

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!

Argonaut: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Tales of Heroes (novel)

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.

The Story of the Moon Waiting for the Evening (novel)

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!

Izumi and the Dragon Encyclopedia (manga)

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!

My Girlfriend Is a Colossal Cutie (manga)

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!

Tale of the Wizrain Kingdom: The Dragon Is the Bride (manga)

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…

On the Way Home After Defeating the Demon King (novel)

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…

Rise of the Lowborn: Ascending the Ranks by Crushing Incompetent Nobles (novel)

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?!