The 2023 Announcements To Heat Up the Summer!

New year, New me?!

Not only has Yen Press been working on an amazing new website design, but we've announced several upcoming titles to heat up your summer from Suzume, the novel based on the Japanese box office hit, to Sentenced to Brave Punishment, the action-packed series making waves on social media!

 The film dominated the Japanese box office for several weeks and is highly regarded as one of the top films of 2022. Suzume is Makoto Shinkai’s thirteenth directorial work, following Weathering with You’s release in 2019. Yen Press is proud to have given Makoto Shinkai’s literary works a home under the Yen On imprint and is thrilled to add Suzume to the collection of Shinkai’s previous works, such as your name., The Garden of Words, and 5 Centimeters per Second + Children Who Chase Lost Voices. The Yen Press edition of Suzume will be available in a physical hardcover release and digitally 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. 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

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!

 

 

 

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 (manga)

 

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!

 

 

 

Suzume

 

By Makoto Shinkai

Suzume Iwato lives with her aunt in a quiet port town in Kyushu, Japan. One day, on her way to school, she runs into a young man looking for a door and follows him to a ruin in the mountains. Standing alone amid the collapsed walls is a single old white door, and as if pulled by an invisible force, Suzume reaches out her hand to open it... Eventually, doors begin to open up one after another across Japan, and they must be closed before disaster crosses over from the other side. Follow Suzume’s journey to do just that in this novelization of Makoto Shinkai’s film, written by the director himself.

 

 

 

 

You Can Have My Back

 

 

Original Story by Minami Kotsuna

Illustrated by Hitomi Hitoyo

Leorino, fourth son of a margrave and blessed with the face of an angel, is the reincarnation of Ionia, a knight of the kingdom who died in the line of duty. At night, he dreams of his past life, his ill-fated love for Prince Gravis, and his death at the hands of an enemy agent. But when he confronts the traitor as Leorino, he ends up arrested instead! His life in danger, he shouts the name of an old friend and his only hope…

 

 

 

I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level Spin-off: The Red Dragon Academy for Girls

 

 

 

Original Story by Kisetsu Morita

Art by Hitsujibako

Character Design by Benio

Laika has settled into the role of a rather prim young lady at the house in the highlands—but was she always that way? Or was she more of a hot-blooded dragon...as red as her scales? In the second spin-off of the Killing Slimes series, the school days of Azusa’s oldest companion will be revealed!

 

 

 

Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Movie -Rebellion-: The Complete Omnibus Edition

 

 

By Magica Quartet

After Madoka Kaname’s sacrifice, the hopeless cycle that once bound every magical girl to a terrible fate was broken at last. Or was it...? All does not seem right with the world, and as Homura pulls at the loose threads of the girls’ new realities, is it possible that an even darker destiny looms ahead? 

Revisit the complete manga adaptation of Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Movie -Rebellion- in this deluxe omnibus edition!

 

 

 

 

Mieruko-chan Anthology Comic

 

 

 

By Tomoki Izumi

The creepy, the crawly, the grotesque—in the daily lives of Miko and friends, ghostly monsters lurk around every corner. This official comic anthology is brought to you by a variety of guest artists!

 

 

 

 

Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki’s Conjecture (manga)

 

 

Story by Mikage Sawamura

Art by Toji Aio

Naoya Fukamachi is a university student whose ability to infallibly detect lies has left him friendless and isolated. When his paper piques the interest of his handsome and eccentric folklore-studies professor, Akira Takatsuki, he soon finds himself dragged into Akira’s research. Now, as the assistant in charge of common sense, he must help his professor interpret an array of unexplainable phenomena…

 

 

 

 

Sentenced to Brave Punishment

 

 

 

By Rocket Shokai

Edited by Dengeki Bunko

Heroism—a punishment for only the worst criminals. Those sentenced to the fate of a hero are forced to fight at the front lines against the demon king’s army—and if they die, they can expect to be revived and continue the battle. But when their leader, convicted of killing a goddess, meets another goddess himself, the contract they forge may be enough to change the world…

 

 

 

Liar, Liar

 

 

By Haruki Kuou

The Academy: a school the size of an island where students compete for ranks. Not only did Hiroto Shinohara pass the most rigorous exam in the country with top marks to transfer there, but he defeated last year’s reigning champ on his very first day, catapulting him to the highest rank in record time. Except…he didn’t. The truth is, he screwed up big time, and now he must maintain his position at the Academy no matter what. It’s a liar’s world, after all!

 

 

 

 

Kunon the Sorcerer Can See Through 

 

 

Story by Umikaze Minamino

Illustrated by Laruha

Born blind, Kunon aims to be the first person to use water magic to create new eyes for himself. After five months of study, he has already surpassed his teacher, and continues to grow his talents. Not only can his magic help him sense color, but he can also use it to make handy items and even conjure a whole cat! Word of his skills and ingenuity soon reach the court and earn him a spot as disciple to the most powerful magician in the land. But is his ultimate goal even attainable?

 

 

 

I Don’t Need a Happy Ending

 

 

 

By Mikanuji

From office workers to high schoolers to a mistress and her maid, dive into a collection of Girls Love stories from the author of Assorted Entanglements! Mikanuji delivers a tantalizing mix of sweet and spicy in this anthology—including a brand-new epilogue for her short story, “I Don’t Need a Happy Ending”!

 

 

 

 

The Illustrated Guide to Monster Girls

 

 

 

By Suzu Akeko

In the world of monsters, where scaring and tormenting humans is a way of life, even monster girls need to pass their classes, graduate, and get a job! Enter Class Z: a bunch of failures more likely to be frightened and bullied themselves. Can this ragtag group of underdogs become successful, full-fledged monsters?

 

 

 

 

Cuckoos Three

 

 

 

By Cassandra Jean and Mosskat

Murry Summerfield, relentlessly decent son of the farmstead, meets Jacob Durris, charming but troubled new neighbor. When he discovers why Jacob has moved out to the countryside, Murry has his hands full keeping his friend happy and dealing with his own blossoming feelings.

 

 

 

 

After We Gazed at the Starry Sky

 

 

 

By Bisco Kida

It all started with a job. When wheelchair user Subaru Miyazawa decides to visit the planetarium after finishing its brochure design, he bumps into Togo Awase, the photographer involved in the project. Although Subaru had admired his work, he never thought he would see the man himself—or that Togo would go so far as to carry Subaru down the steps to view the starry night sky up close. Subaru can only hope they’ll meet again...

 

 

 

 

The Witches’ Marriage

 

 

 

By studio HEADLINE

Opening the Door of Truth is the ultimate goal for many witches, but gathering enough power to do so is no easy feat. One popular method is entering into a Witches’ Marriage, a contractual bond that generates more power the closer the two grow. Melissa is one such witch—but is her heart truly immune to the adorable Tanya as she claims?

 

 

 

 

Touge Oni: Primal Gods in Ancient Times

 

 

 

By Kenji Tsurubuchi

In the ancient kingdom of Yamato, between the eras of gods and men, there was a time when the two coexisted. Miyo is chosen to serve as a human sacrifice to her village’s god, Kippuuson-no-Mikoto, but she’s not ready to die! Can Ozuno, a monk with the ability to speak one-on-one with the gods, save her life?

 

 

 

 

The Second-Chance Noble Daughter Sets Out to Conquer the Dragon Emperor

 

Story by Sarasa Nagase

Art by Anko Yuzu

Character Design by Mitsuya Fuji

Although Jill’s engagement to the Crown Prince should have guaranteed her a happy life, she is instead sentenced to death by her own fiancé! However, moments before her death, she is sent back in time to the party that determined her fate. In a desperate bid to avoid her doom, she proposes to the first man she sees, but that man turns out to be none other than an enemy from a neighboring country, the Dragon Emperor Hades! 

 

 

 

 

I Don’t Know Which is Love

 

 

By Oku Tamamushi

With high school graduation approaching, Mei Soraike tries to confess her love to the best friend she has long harbored a secret crush for…only to have her hopes crushed instead. But a little heartbreak is fine—because she’ll absolutely, definitely, without a doubt get a girlfriend in college! Just as Mei sets her resolve, potential prospects start sidling up to her one by one…?!

 

 

 

 

Game of Familia -Family Senki-

 

 

 

Story by Mikoto Yamaguchi

Art by D. P

After his father’s remarriage, high school student Sasae Hatsushima moves in with his three new stepsisters. That’s all well and good until the whole family is summoned to another world! Will they be able to band together and survive in the brutal, unforgiving land?