Announcement Recap from Anime Expo 2025

If you couldn't join us at Anime Expo 2025, or missed our announcements on social media, here's a quick recap of the new titles joining our lineup!

Joining Yen Press we have...

The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All, Vol. 1 (Numbered Edition Web Exclusive)

By Sumiko Arai

Experience the vibrant, captivating story of the rock-loving pair-now in an exclusive, limited-edition hardcover only available from the Yen Press webstore! Fashionable and upbeat high schooler Aya falls head over heels for an employee at a local CD shop. He’s stylish with an air of mystery about him, and his taste in music is impeccable. Little does she know—this supposedly male employee is actually her female classmate Mitsuki! Mitsuki generally keeps to herself, but since her seat is right next to Aya’s, she can't help but be extremely aware of the other’s crush. And although she's afraid to reveal the truth, Mitsuki finds herself talking with Aya more and more.

Out of the Cocoon

By Yuriko Hara

Yuriko Hara, author of the atmospheric, eerily beautiful yuri Cocoon Entwined, brings us five haunting stories of love and attachment. Ranging from horrific to wistful, these captivating tales, featuring both yuri and boys’ love, are sure to ensnare readers. Fans of her previous work will be especially delighted by the final piece, which provides an extra chapter of Youko and Hana’s story. 

Animan

By Takuya Okada

Are we the predators, or the prey? When an unsuspecting father and daughter stumble upon a strange gathering of humanoid animals with a taste for fine cuisine, their worst nightmare is about to begin. Here, creatures who are not quite human—and not quite animal at that—raise humans as livestock and slaughter them to put meat on the table. Through this bizarre and horrific tale, society’s morals are put to the ultimate test: What does it truly mean to consume another living being? 

Hinatsugimura

By Aki Shimizu

While looking for the ruins of a pre-WWII village deep in the mountain wilderness, a group of college students find themselves stuck thanks to a sudden thunderstorm. With no phone service, they decide to wait out the rain in a mansion. But little do they know, a ghastly fate awaits them… 

Wonder Boy

By Kazumi Yamashita

A family, struggling to survive in Japan after the second World War. An orphan girl in London, working her fingers to the bone every day just to pay for the food on her table. A young man in a war-torn world, fighting without knowing his purpose for living. Across time and space, these strangers share just one thing in common—the wonder boy. A mysterious traveler who appears here and there throughout the ages, watching the triumphs and sorrows of humanity… 

Scenes from Awajima

By Takako Shimura

Awajima Opera School—where countless girls from across the country flock in hopes of one day standing on the big stage. As they work toward achieving their dreams of stardom, their time at Awajima is filled with as much friendship and admiration as competition and jealousy. The precious feelings of girls who are at once both classmates and rivals, tenderly captured in the portraits of an ensemble cast! 

Please Look After the Dragon

Art by Shoun Makise, Story by Yuki Higashiura

Murakami is just your average college student—he attends class, works, and plays games on his days off. And it’s a day like any other when he comes across a stray in the park near his apartment. But instead of a cute, fluffy friend, Murakami finds himself face to face with…a real-life dragon?! Her name is Ilsera, and she’s on a training trip to become a fully fledged member of her species! Her only request is for Murakami to foster her during her time in the human world. And so Murakami somehow winds up with a strange new roommate… 

Beatrice

Art by Cierra, Story by Macherie

Princess Beatrice of Elpasa can do nothing but watch helplessly as Duke Alessandro of the Nosteros Empire invades her country and strips her of her status—but nobody could’ve have predicted she would take to the hard labor like a fish to water. Having grown up as a commoner named Chloe, the former princess is quick to reclaim her identity and chop off her long locks, eager to get a fresh start to her second life. Her past is hard to escape, however, as her intellect and charm catches the eye of Duke Alessandro himself! Will she be able to hide her identity as Beatrice, or is she fated to meet her end by his sword?

Immortality and Punishment

By Kentaro Sato

A young man burdened with a heavy secret finds himself trapped, broke and alone, in a love hotel. As he falls deeper into despair, an echo of his past haunts him—“Live on so you can atone…” Meanwhile, chaos erupts on the streets as grotesque figures begin to appear all around the city. 

Battle Royale Deluxe Edition

Art by Koushun Takami, Story by Masayuki Taguchi

The hyper-violent classic is back in a new edition! Forty-two middle school students are forced to fight to the death until there’s only one survivor! 

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Joining Yen On we have...

New Game Plus After Defeating the Last Boss

Story by Touwa Akatsuki, Illustrations by Falmaro

Might the adventurer gave everything he had to defeat the Demonic Dragon, and while he emerged victorious, it cost him his life. After the blessing of the goddess resurrected him, he’s back at level one. That barely matters though, because he’s still ridiculously strong! He attracts the attention of many with his strength, and parties up with a harem of beautiful women! How will Might’s new adventures unfold?!

Thou, as My Knight...

Story by Rintaro Atake, Illustrations by Hino

In this world, people known as Informationists sell their supernatural abilities for use in armed conflicts. When Tsushima Rindou, an ordinary Informationist, agrees to help a fallen noble named Holly defect from the Balga Empire, he isn’t expecting anything more than a typical escort mission. But there’s much more to his client than she’s letting on, and the Empire is intent on keeping her within its borders, dispatching their army and an elite group of Informationists to apprehend the duo by any means necessary. Can these two souls, bound only by a business agreement, survive the grueling journey and web of conspiracies that await?

About a Place in the Kinki Region

By Sesuji

My friend is missing. Before he disappeared, he was working on a magazine about the paranormal—his first real job as an editor. With almost no budget, he’d resorted to digging through back issues and unused research material, looking for inspiration. As he did, a terrifying truth began to emerge about a certain place in the Kinki region. I have collected the relevant articles, interviews, and other excerpts in this book. And once you have understood everything, I would like to ask for your cooperation. I hope you will get in touch.

1,000 Words Left to Live

By Gyatei Murasaki

A collection of twenty-six shocking, awe-inducing short stories! A doctor tells a patient they can speak only one thousand words before their life ends. Someone’s boyfriend turns into a can of mackerel. A woman is in her sixth year of pregnancy. This mysterious world is full of laughter and tears and twists and turns sure to leave anyone reeling!

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Joining Ize Press we have...

Revenge of the Baskerville Bloodhound

Art by S.arang, Original Story by Step on a LEGO, Adapted by TO WALK(REDICE STUDIO)

The children of the Baskerville family are trained as loyal hounds from a young age, knowing nothing apart from a life of death and deception. After faithfully serving his family for forty years, Vikir Von Baskerville was rewarded with betrayal and execution by the hands of the man he called his father. But when he’s given a second chance at life by being reborn with his memories of his past life intact, Vikir swears to have his revenge against the family he once served. Once again, he must survive the brutal life that awaits all the hounds of Baskerville, but this time he vows to bite the hand that feeds him.

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And finally, joining Yen Audio we have...

Secrets of the Silent Witch

Original Story by Matsuri Isora, Illustrations by Nanna Fujimi

Monica Everett, the Silent Witch, is the only mage in the world who can use unchanted magecraft, a true hero who singlehandedly defeated a legendary black dragon. However, this young genius is actually…super-duper shy! That’s right: She learned to cast spells silently just to avoid speaking in public, and despite her power, she has zero self-confidence. Now Monica has been tasked with secretly guarding the second prince. Can she keep it together as she faces both the evil forces targeting the prince and the terrors of social interaction?

The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten

Original Story by Saekisan, Illustrations by Hanekoto

Mahiru is a beautiful girl whose classmates all call her an “angel.” Not only is she a star athlete with perfect grades-she’s also drop-dead gorgeous. Amane‚ an average guy and self-admitted slob‚ has never thought much of the divine beauty‚ despite attending the same school. Everything changes‚ however‚ when he happens to see Mahiru sitting alone in a park during a rainstorm. Thus begins the strange relationship between this incredibly unlikely pair!

The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter

Original Story by Yatsuki Wakatsu, Illustrations by Kikka Ohashi

One day, twenty-nine-year-old accountant Seiichirou Kondou is accidentally transported to another world. As compensation, the Romany Kingdom promises to take care of all his living expenses, but the workaholic Seiichirou still asks for a job. Once he’s placed in the Royal Accounting Department, he starts whipping his lackadaisical colleagues into shape. But when he gets in over his head and nearly dies from overwork, the handsome Commander Aresh steps in to save him, and the two develop a unique physical relationship…as a form of medical treatment?!

Days with My Stepsister

Original Story by Ghost Mikawa, Illustrations by Hiten

When his father remarries, Yuuta Asamura winds up sharing a roof with a brand-new stepsister, who is also the hottest girl in his grade! But Yuuta and his new sister, Saki Ayase, have no delusions—they both carry trauma from their parents’ difficult divorces, and they agree to keep a respectful distance. As it turns out, however, the two have a lot in common, and slowly, cautiously, they grow closer. But is the emotion blooming between them simple admiration, familial love, or something more?

Magical Explorer

Original Story by Iris, Illustrations by Noboru Kannatuki

Few titles are more revered among horndogs-(ahem) connoisseurs of Japanese erotic video games-than Magical Explorer. One day, our smut-loving hero wakes up to find he has been reincarnated into the body of the game’s dreamboat protagonist! Or rather, his hapless comic-relief best friend, Kousuke Takioto. But with his unparalleled knowledge of Magical Explorer and Kousuke’s unorthodox abilities (a scarf that doubles as a fist?), our hero vows to turn the game’s unluckiest loser into its mightiest heartthrob. In this world, nothing is out of reach when you’ve got the know-how!

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And that is all! (for real, this time!) Thank you all that attended our industry panel, and we hope to see you soon!