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Sakura-Con 2026: Yen Press Ignites a Fateful Fall with Eight New Licenses

At Sakura-Con 2026, Yen Press announced eight new title acquisitions with exciting continuations from beloved series, new releases from beloved mangaka, and more.

Releasing in October 2026, the debut list of eight manga includes Fate Rewinder: All Great Feats Require TimeFate/Prototype: Fragments of Sky SilverThe Dragon School Is Atop the MountainIn Such a Small WorldElden Ring: Become LordNon and AkariMeiji-Era Master-and-Servant Tungsten; and How to Keep a Human.

Fate Rewinder: All Great Feats Require Time

By Futa Kimura

Meet the Spacetime Strategic Enforcement Unit, an organization dedicated to rescuing people from terrible destinies and tragic deaths. The unit’s nickname, “The Fate Rewinders,” is well earned—armed with Retry Eyes, micro–time machines implanted in their eye sockets, agents of the SSEU are equipped to stick around until they solve the case, whether that means trying once, twice, or ten thousand times!

Fate Rewinder: All Great Feats Require Time

Fate/Prototype: Fragments of Sky Silver

Art by Tsuta Suzuki
Original Story by Hikaru Sakurai, TYPE-MOON

Tokyo, 1991. Seven mages gather to summon seven heroes from history, myth, and legend to do battle in a great ritual. The last ones standing will obtain the Holy Grail—a font of limitless power said to be able to grant any wish. One such Master is Manaka Sajou, a young maiden with immense expectations placed on her. But when she lays eyes on the one she summons, what she sees is not her Servant but the fairy tale prince of her dreams!

Fate/Prototype: Fragments of Sky Silver

The Dragon School Is Atop the Mountain

By Ryoko Kui

A hero moves back in with their parents, a middle school angel is stressed about entering high school, and a centaur finds work pulling a cart. From Ryoko Kui, author of Delicious in Dungeon, comes a collection of fantastic tales where the extraordinary is just another part of ordinary daily life!

The Dragon School Is Atop the Mountain

In Such a Small World

By Natsuki Takaya

Sometimes love doesn’t happen in a flash or a bang or a sparkle of fireworks. From time to time, it’s a culmination of all the little, ordinary moments of perfectly average days—that seems to be the story of Sui Onodera’s life. More specifically, it changed for the better when Sui’s rather attractive neighbor knocked on the door to retrieve his incredibly adorable puppers, Tino, from the balcony! And so, romance with a handsome heart-throb blossoms in such a small world…   

From the author of the bittersweet coming-of-age love story featuring all kinds of furry and not-so-furry zodiac animals, Fruits Basket, Natsuki Takaya presents a new mini-series featuring not only a cute couple but another furry friend…!

In Such a Small World

Elden Ring: Become Lord

Art by Tegekiken
Original Story by 21g

Following the guidance of grace, a Tarnished has arrived in a cursed land—but the path ahead is perilous indeed, for the shardbearers will not relinquish their power without a fight. Experience the world of Elden Ring in this beautiful full-color retelling of the battles that decided the fate of the Lands Between!

Elden Ring: Become Lord

Non and Akari

By Neruko Nichinichi

Akari isn’t wild about moving into an eerie old house…until she meets Non-chan, a cursed doll! And what’s this? Non-chan says she wants them to be together forever?! (And maybe something else about “haunting” and “eternal regret”? That’s probably not important.) Akari, as bewildered as she is, accepts Non-chan’s proposal. Now Non-chan seems confused, too, but no matter. Akari just knows she’s found her new BFF!

Non and Akari

Meiji-Era Master-and-Servant Tungsten

By Mio Tatsumoto

In the final years of the Meiji era in the early twentieth century, demand for electricity has skyrocketed following the Russo-Japanese War. Ryouji Saeki, a young engineer, has just returned home from Europe, and as he helps plan for the construction of a hydroelectric power plant, his daily life has taken a feverish pace. By his side is the loyal attendant Edward, who Ryouji took under his wing two years ago. Little by little, how does their relationship as master and servant begin to shift…?

Meiji-Era Master-and-Servant Tungsten

How to Keep a Human

By Pieta

Every few years, a human appears out of nowhere in the world of demons and monsters! You have to be careful with them—their stomachs can barely handle demon food, their bodies are fragile enough to break from a little fall, and even turning up the heat by a few dozen degrees will make them wither away…But they’re also cute, loyal, and clever in a way une (dogs), nosa (cats), and eshig (rabbits) just can’t compare! How could you not want to keep a human?

How to Keep a Human

Sakura-Con 2026: Ize Press Unveils Four New Webcomic Print Editions

Ize Press, the Korean-content imprint of Yen Press, announced the acquisition and upcoming print publication of four internationally popular webcomic series at the anime convention Sakura-ConSpecial Civil Servant, On the Way to Meet MomReunion, and Merry Marbling. The English print editions of all four titles will release beginning in late 2026.

Special Civil Servant

Art by ch
Original Story by Sora Kwon and Jaewon Seo

Maru Han is your typical twenty-nine-year-old guy—socially anxious, broke, and desperate for a stable job. Things aren’t looking up, though, considering he just failed the civil service exam for the fifth time! But fate has a funny way of giving us what we want… When a trip to the mountains turns into an encounter with some strange, human-eating creature, Maru finds himself recruited into the “Special Civil Service.” His lucky break, right? Wrong! So, so, wrong! Everything is a mess—this secret task force is threatening the very safety he longed for, the monsters they fight are weirdly drawn to him, and the people on his team are total nutjobs! Will Maru be able to adjust to his new life as a public defender, or will he crash and burn alongside the earth itself?

Special Civil Servant is an ongoing mystery thriller series that offers a gripping blend of supernatural action and workplace drama. With beautifully detailed art and plenty of comedy, the story centers on a struggling job seeker recruited into a secret government division tasked with fighting deadly creatures threatening humanity. This bloody fantasy comic is digitally serialized on the WEBTOON platform with over 12 million views. It’s perfect for readers looking for action-packed horror, enjoyable characters, and some fan service for muscle lovers.

Special Civil Servant

On the Way to Meet Mom

By GOMYANG

After he is found in an abandoned building, a strange feral child named Mori is taken to an orphanage where he finds friends, shelter, and even a patron. He has all he needs to be happy and content in his little corner of the world—or so he thinks, until one day, his best friend’s mother returns to bring her home. Watching their reunion, Mori begins to wonder if he, too, has one somewhere out there… Surely, he must, right? So begins one little boy’s perilous journey across the lands to find his mother!

On the Way to Meet Mom is a found-family fantasy adventure about a young boy on a journey to find his mother, encountering new friends, dangers, and life-changing revelations along the way. Originally released on WEBTOON, On the Way to Meet Mom has resonated with readers for its imaginative worldbuilding, adorable protagonist, and heartfelt exploration of family, identity, and belonging. This touching series has garnered millions of views and a dedicated global fanbase since its English-language debut in 2025. The English print edition will be complete in two volumes. 

On the Way to Meet Mom

Reunion

Art by Deulsum
Original Story by 2coin

Seven years ago, Hakyung Lee accepted an offer to impersonate a dead girl. The plan was simple—he would pose as his childhood friend, Jiyoung Han, and convince a rich grandpa on his deathbed he wasn’t a fraud. It’d only be for one summer, and once it was over, Hakyung would walk away with the funds to pay for his mother’s hospital care and medication. And everything seemed to be smooth sailing—until Yoonsung Jang rushed to his grandfather’s side, determined to expose Hakyung as a fake. Except he doesn’t…and as the two spend more time together, the carefully placed walls between them begin to crumble. Now, in the present day, Yoonsung steps into the very bar where Hakyung works.

Digitally serialized on the Manta platform, Reunion offers a deeply emotional and character-driven romance with themes of cross-dressing, memory loss, and regret. What begins as a calculated act quickly spirals into something far more complicated as the lines between performance and reality begins to blur. Complete in five volumes, this BL (Boys Love) series will captivate readers with its slow-burn storytelling, layered narrative, and poignant exploration of love, memory, and second chances. Volume 1 is set to release in October 2026. 

Reunion

Merry Marbling

By PENGKI

Ian Ha has been in the spotlight since he was a child, heralded as an angel after an act of kindness makes local headlines. He’s perfected his public persona as the ever-popular impeccable model student, and high school seems to be no different—that is, until the arrival of a boy unlike anybody he’s ever met before. Not only is Yugun Baek unmoved by Ian’s kind and friendly gestures, but his prickly and brash nature seems to draw out all the worst sides of him! The two are like oil and water…so why do they keep getting mixed up with each other?!

Complete in six volumes, Merry Marbling is a wholesome BL series that is digitally serialized on the Lezhin platform. The story follows the evolving, often comical relationship between two high school boys as they overcome their traumas and limitations. With plenty of emotional moments, fluffy romance, and character growth, Merry Marbling will capture readers as the frail yet cynical Yugun’s attempts to unmask Ian’s perfect persona develop into a desire to protect Ian from the immense pressure put upon him. 

Merry Marbling

Sakura Con 2025: Yen Press Gears Up with Twelve New License

At the annual Seattle, WA, convention Sakura-Con, Yen Press announced twelve new titles, which includes its first manga coloring book, a dangerously delicious Boys Love, and the supernatural.

Slated for future release, titles include three novels (Lila and the Winds of WarDivine Incursion, and Bone Ash) and nine manga ([Oshi no Ko] “Coloring x Idol” Color Activity BookCorpse Knight GuntherYankee & CarameliserGals Can’t Be Kind to Otaku?!Magical MidliferD.N.Angel New Edition, Monster-Colored IslandThe Maid Is a Vampire, and Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Home Alone).

Lila and the Winds of War

By Sayuri Ueda

Lila, a Polish girl who lost her parents during the Great War, now lives in a mansion with an immortal being known only as the Count. After witnessing the tragedies occurring across Europe along with Joerg, a German soldier who serves as her guard, she resolves to use the Count’s powers in a desperate bid to protect her homeland. Meanwhile, Joerg must make a choice of his own, with the fate of mankind hanging in the balance. Conflict after conflict, humanity’s history and deeds are filled with an endearing foolishness. 

Lila and the Winds of War

Divine Incursion, Vol. 1

By Oumi Kifuru
Illustrated by syo5

In this world, there exist divine beings beyond mortal comprehension. They scoff at the binary of good and evil.  Some cast their own flesh down to the earth, others encroach upon the sanctity of dreams, and yet others warp the very fabric of reality. These beings threaten peace across Japan, and humans are completely at their mercy. Agent Katakishi and his junior partner Miyagi belong to a secret government organization tasked with investigating these incidents. But even as they work to oppose these deities and the dangerous humans who worship them, Katakishi has a personal mission to pursue: He wants to track down the whereabouts of his missing wife, even if it forces him to confront a terrible truth… 

Divine Incursion, Vol. 1

Bone Ash

By Tow Ubukata

Mitsuhiro Matsunaga is an investor relations manager at a large development firm that’s currently in the process of constructing a new high-rise building. After claims surface online of fires breaking out, illness spreading, and human bones unearthed at the site, he ventures there himself to find out whether there’s any truth to the rumors. During his search, he detects an eerie dryness and the distinct smell of a person burned completely to ash, bones and all. Eventually, Mitsuhiro stumbles across a mysterious ritual space with a huge hole not on any blueprints—and inside it, a man in chains. Mitsuhiro flees aboveground in a panic, only to quickly learn it is but a taste of the terror that has begun to plague him and his family! 

Bone Ash

[Oshi no Ko] “Coloring x Idol” Color Activity Book

By Aka Akasaka
Art by Mengo Yokoyari

It’s the first official coloring book for Oshi no Ko! Containing carefully selected illustrations by the series artist, Mengo Yokoyari, this is a fun-filled experience for fans young and old! 

[Oshi no Ko] “Coloring x Idol” Color Activity Book

Corpse Knight Gunther, Vol. 1

By MAYO-NUGURI

Unsurprisingly, humanity stood no chance in their war against the vampires. As the vampires hunt down the last fragments of mankind to extinction, refugees in the Holy Land “Bahal” turn to one last Hail Mary.  Using their limited resources and technology, they are able to revive a legendary hero in hopes of doing what no warrior was able to do: defeat the vampires. However, their revived corpse, a gladiator named Gunther, is the furthest thing from heroic. He’s disgusting, selfish, and cruel—but also humankind’s final hope.

Corpse Knight Gunther, Vol. 1

Yankee & Carameliser

By Chiuko Umeshibu

Take one influencer and one bad boy extraordinaire, whisk in a sprinkling of sweets, a scoop of social media, and you get…? Maki and Akito’s love story, hot out of the oven! After all, even though Maki might have a bit of a bad rep, the guy must be just as gooey on the inside as the glorious goodies he posts all over social media. So when Akito gets a taste of how dangerously delicious his desserts are, he can’t help wanting a taste of the man himself… 

Yankee & Carameliser

Gals Can’t Be Kind to Otaku?!, Vol. 1

By Norishirochan
Art by Sakana Uozumi

Meet Takuya Seo, an otaku who sits behind the popular gals in class, Ijichi and Amane. Since they’re people from different “castes,” you wouldn’t expect them to have much in common. But when their worlds collide over a borrowed eraser, Takuya slips up about his favorite anime, and Amane…is rather quick to correct him. She says she’s not a fan, but her familiarity with the series suggests otherwise. Could she be…a fellow geek?! 

Magical Midlifer, Vol. 1

By Maki
Art by Nemumi Haiba

Magical girls—guardians of the people, vanquishers of witches, and defenders of the innocent, all while putting smiles on the faces of children in a flashy spectacle of mass-marketable entertainment. However, things aren’t always so family friendly behind the scenes! When the villains get too gruesome for Saturday morning cartoons, these youthful protectors are, in turn, protected by…grizzled middle-aged men? They may be a bunch of old farts, but these geezers have one job: to use their wealth of experience (and some kick-ass magic) to support the mystical maidens from the shadows! 

Magical Midlifer, Vol. 1

D.N.Angel New Edition, Vol. 1

By Yukiru Sugisaki

He was an ordinary boy. Seriously, Daisuke Niwa cannot stress it enough—he was just a regular guy with a normal crush on one of the pretty girls at his middle school, end of story. If only that were the case… Instead, he’s stuck body-swapping with a daring phantom thief every time he sees the object of his affections, and his totally average life has been turned upside down by the people chasing after him in some crazy game of cat-and-mouse! 

D.N.Angel New Edition, Vol. 1

Monster-Colored Island, Vol. 1

By Mitsuru Hattori

Middle school student Kon Chigawa has never left the small island she was born on, nor does she expect to. Shunned by her classmates, Kon’s always alone, and she hasn’t ever been in love, either. That is, until she encounters the city girl Furuka on a cliff—and ends up resuscitating her after they fall into the ocean! Upon waking, the two mysteriously find themselves in front of a cave said to house monsters, a place Kon often spends time by. And with that, strange occurrences begin to happen on the island… 

Monster-Colored Island, Vol. 1

The Maid Is a Vampire

By Yasushige

Fifteen-year-old Alfred Sainoji, the heir to the prestigious Sainoji family, spends his days becoming the perfect gentleman. His only solace from the strict lifestyle his family expects of him is his maid, Magly. However, this cool and collected maid has a secret—not only is she a vampire, she’s a naughty vampire. 

The Maid Is a Vampire

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Home Alone

By Hajime Kamoshida
Art by Tsukako Akina
Original Character Design by Keji Mizoguchi

The manga adaptation of the ever-popular Rascal series is back with another installment! Sakuta’s shut-in sister, Kaede, has been content always being at home after the bullying incident that put her there. Plus, that’s where her favorite onii-chan is! Yet, slowly but surely, Kaede’s feelings are beginning to change as she looks to the world beyond the four walls of her home.  

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Home Alone

Sakura-Con 2025: Ize Press Announces Two Manhwa Licenses

At the Yen Press Industry Panel at Sakura-Con 2025, Ize Press announced the English print publication of two Korean comics: The Merman Trapped in My Lake and I Love Amy. The publication dates of both titles are forthcoming.

The Merman Trapped in My Lake

Art by R.PPOBI
Original Story by Mitchu

Servaine Noxirel grew up hearing stories from her great-grandfather—tales of the grandeur their noble house once enjoyed and the madness that ran through the bloodline. But the strangest of them all was the story of his niece, a sickly young girl who owned a merman she cherished so deeply that she trapped him in a lake to keep him all to herself. Despite apparently bearing a striking resemblance to her and being named after her, Servaine dismisses this story about her great-aunt as nothing more than a fairy tale. That is, until she meets the merman who believes his Servaine finally came back for him after a hundred years. But has he been waiting all this time because of love? Or for revenge…?

The Merman Trapped in My Lake is an ongoing dramatic romantasy manhwa following the unsettling relationship between a woman seeking to restore her dukedom as the last heir of her family and a beautiful merman with unknown motives and the power to enchant. This supernatural romance is serialized on WEBTOON with 920K+ views. With themes of desperation, obsession, and longing, The Merman Trapped in My Lake will bewitch readers with its hauntingly stunning art and dark foreshadowing.  

The Merman Trapped in My Lake

I Love Amy

By unni

Bibi loves Peter. And Peter would love Bibi…if not for that pesky girl Peter was talking to in the school hallway! Bibi needs her out of the way, so she invites her new rival over for “a sleepover.” But instead of making sure the girl from the halls won’t be a threat anymore, Bibi enjoys a pleasant night with her new friend, Amy. As they fall asleep, Bibi wrestles with an unfamiliar and confusing feeling. Something must be wrong, because Bibi loves Peter…right?

Complete in four volumes, I Love Amy is a bingeworthy Girls Love manhwa about an unlikely friendship-turned-romance. As the first Girls Love manhwa published by Ize Press, I Love Amy features captivatingly complex characters, a dash of comedy, and a simple yet cute art style that contrasts its dark and psychological themes. As the two girls’ friendship of convenience leads to love, readers can enjoy the clever juxtaposition between the wholesome slice-of-life moments and the creepy twists. The webcomic is originally serialized on Tappytoon.

I Love Amy