October 2021 Announcements!

November is well under way already -- time flies when you're having fun. And we sure did have a lot of fun in October, especially with all the announcements we made! We had three separate rounds of announcements: one from our New York Comic Con 2021 Yen Industry Panel, one regular monthly announcement round-up, and one very special simulpub announcement. Check them all out here:

Your Forma
Story by Mareho Kikuishi
Illustration by Tsubata Nozaki

Your Forma, a miraculous brain-threading technology that was developed to save thousands of lives from a massive outbreak of viral encephalitis, has become an integral part of everyday life. Begrudgingly partnered with Harold, of the “Amics” line of androids, officer Echika must use this invasive technology to hunt for clues and crack cases in a world where your every sight, sound, and emotion is being recorded.

MonsTABOO
Story by Yuya Takahashi
Art by TALI

Ever since a monster killed her mother, Maruka has recklessly sought them out with a death wish. But when the first monster she runs into defies her expectations, not only does Maruka end up fighting alongside him—she asks him to be her boyfriend!

Lost Lad London
Story and Art by Shinya Shima

A murder on the London Underground and a mysterious bloody knife draw a regular university student and a grizzled New Scotland Yard detective into a web of crime and suspense…

Re:ZERO: The Frozen Bond
Art by Minori Tsukahara
Original Story by Tappei Nagatsuki
Character Design by Shinichirou Otsuka

An anime-original story is now its own manga! Get a glimpse into the world of the half-elf Emilia and her spirit companion, Puck, before they first encountered Subaru Natsuki.

Sword Art Online abec Artworks: Wanderers
Illustration by abec

The esteemed abec is finally back with a new collection of breathtaking illustrations from the Alicization arc of the SAO Main Series, as well as from volumes 1–3 of SAO Progressive! This collector’s item also features artwork from events, animations, and games!

Bungo Stray Dogs: Storm Bringer
Story by Kafka Asagiri
Illustration by Sango Harukawa

It’s been roughly one year since Chuya Nakahara joined the Port Mafia, and he’s got his sights set on an executive position. But as he makes plans to move up, a man by the name of Paul Verlaine—claiming to be his younger brother—appears and vows to assassinate everyone he cares about! Now Chuya must team up with Adam, a European A.I. investigator, to stop this lunatic before the storm swallows Yokohama once again…

Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple
Story by Kafka Asagiri
Art by Ganjii

A string of mysterious suicides among skill users is plaguing Yokohama, and it’s up to the Armed Detective Agency to unravel the truth in this manga adaptation of the hit film!

A Returner’s Magic Should be Special 
Art by Wookjakga
Original Story by Usonan

In a time when the Shadow World has taken over and most of humanity is wiped out, a party of six heroes strives and fails to save the world… But magician Desir Herman is given a second chance when he opens his eyes and finds that he’s gone back thirteen years in the past! It’s now up to him to gather his party once more and stop the greatest catastrophe in human history!

Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion
Art by Whale
Original Story by Milcha

Eunha Park was just a regular girl desperate to get into college, but when she finally does, her elation is cut short as she’s pushed off a roof—only to wake up as Raeliana McMillan, a character from a novel whose death serves as the catalyst for the story’s events. But Raeliana refuses to die a second time and is determined to change her fate, no matter what!

Daughter of the Emperor
Art by RINO
Original Story by YUNSUL

Some people are reborn as villainesses and others as heroes…but Adriana has the severe misfortune of being reborn as the infant daughter of the tyrannical Emperor Caitel! But as the days go on and she grows up, she finds that her cold-blooded father might have some warmth left in him yet…

The Beginning After the End
Story by TurtleMe
Art by Fuyuki23

King Grey has unrivaled strength, wealth, and prestige in a world governed by martial ability. However, solitude lingers closely behind those with great power. Beneath the glamorous exterior of a powerful king lurks the shell of man devoid of purpose and will.

Reincarnated into a new world filled with magic and monsters, the king has a second chance to relive his life. Correcting the mistakes of his past will not be his only challenge, however. Underneath the peace and prosperity of the new world is an undercurrent threatening to destroy everything he has worked for, questioning his role and reason for being born again.

God Bless the Mistaken
Story and Art by Nakatani Nio

Kon lives in a world that bugs out regularly—every morning may bring a new surprise. But with Kasane, a researcher who studies these phenomena, he knows that each day will at least be interesting! A delightfully curious creation by Nakatani Nio! 

I Want to Be a Wall
Story and Art by Honami Shirono

Yuriko, an asexual woman, agrees to take a husband to satisfy her parents—which is how she finds herself tying the knot with Gakurouta, a gay man in love with his childhood friend with his own complicated family circumstances. And so begins the tale of their marriage of convenience.

Let’s Go Karaoke!
Story and Art by Yama Wayama

Satomi, president of his school’s choir club, gets embroiled in a bizarre situation when he’s asked by Kyouji the yakuza to give him voice lessons. Surprisingly, Kyouji’s quite serious, and diligent in his practice too! As the two spend time together, where will this odd friendship take them...?

Sugar Apple Fairy Tale
Original Story by Miri Mikawa
Art by YozoranoUdon
Character design by Aki

In a world where fairies exist, a girl named Anne resolved to become a Silver Sugar Master, a special artisan who can create magical candy. Accompanied by her foulmouthed fairy bodyguard, Charles, she sets off on a journey to the capital city to fulfill her goals.

Two new simulpub manga, a print version of a webtoon, a trio of excellent titles coming out in April 2022, and even more goodies yet to be scheduled...October really was a HUGE month for us here at Yen Press. We know that there's a lot here to look forward to, but stay tuned for more announcements in the future, as well!