Yen Press at Anime NYC 2021!

Anime NYC is THIS WEEKEND! Seems like just yesterday, we were at NYCC...it feels so good to be back on the convention scene. You can swing by the Yen Press booth - #1516 - for manga and light novels (some ahead of their release date!), awesome giveaways, and a great gift with purchase: a The Abandoned Empress art card!

And don't forget to check out Yen Press at the following panels:

Yen Press Industry Panel
Saturday, November 20, 2021
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

For over a decade, Yen Press has been one of the most prolific publishers of manga, such as Fruits Basket and Black Butler, light novels, such as So I’m a Spider, So What? and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, and Korean comics, such as Solo Leveling and The Abandoned Empress. Join Yen Press as they share exciting upcoming releases, answer your questions, and give away awesome prizes!

The Current State of the Manga Industry
Sunday, November 21, 2021
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

You will hear from manga industry professionals on how they have dealt with the pandemic - from the initial shutdown, to the rise in manga sales in 2020 and 2021, and the logistical challenges that each are facing today. The focus will then shift to the outlook for 2022 and beyond. The discussion will be moderated by Chris Macdonald, publisher of Anime News Network. Panelists include Kurt Hassler (Yen Press Publisher and Managing Director), and Kevin Hamric (VP of Publishing Sales of VIZ). This panel is co-organized with The Japan Foundation, New York: www.jfny.org

Yen Press: Yen Audio
Sunday, November 21, 2021
2:00PM - 2:45PM

After years of bringing you the best in Japanese light novels and Korean novels through the Yen On imprint, Yen Press has now stepped into the audiobook business in a big way with Yen Audio! Join Yen Press for some exclusive previews of Yen Audio titles and announcements of upcoming audiobooks as well as a discussion with the legendary voice actor Bryce Papenbrook, who narrated the Sword Art Online audiobook.

Anime NYC 2021 is already shaping up to be a great show. We hope to see you there!