Yen Press has unveiled a slate of new manga and light novel licenses, promising a diverse range of stories for fans to look forward to in 2025. These announcements, made at Sakura-Con 2025, include a mix of manga and novels spanning various genres, from romance and fantasy to supernatural and boys love. Let’s dive into some of the exciting new titles coming our way.
A Sweet Deal: Yankee & Carameliser
Yankee & Carameliser, created by Chiuko Umeshibu, is a boys love manga that blends the contrasting worlds of a “bad boy extraordinaire” and a social media influencer.
The story revolves around Maki, who might have a tough exterior, but is as sweet as the desserts posted all over his social media. Akito, drawn to Maki’s irresistible goodies, finds himself wanting a taste of the man himself.
Yankee & Carameliser has been serialized in B’s-LOVEY recottia and is already available in English thanks to 2nd Life Scans.
Magical Midlifer: Mystical Maidens and Middle-Aged Men
Magical Midlifer (Mahō Chūnen) comes from the minds of Maki (story) and Nemumi Haiba (art). This manga offers a unique twist on the magical girl genre.
The story explores the hidden side of the flashy spectacle of mass-marketable entertainment, where youthful protectors are shielded by grizzled middle-aged men when the villains become too gruesome for Saturday morning cartoons. These “old farts” use their wealth of experience and magic to support the mystical maidens from the shadows.
Island of Mystery: Monster-Colored Island
Monster-Colored Island (Kaijū-iro no Shima) is a manga created by Mitsuru Hattori, weaving a tale of coming-of-age, fantasy, and yuri elements.
Kon Chigawa, a middle school student who has never left her small island and is shunned by her classmates, encounters Furuka, a city girl, on a cliff. After they fall into the ocean, Kon resuscitates Furuka, and they mysteriously find themselves in front of a cave said to house monsters. Strange occurrences begin to unfold on the island, drawing the two girls closer. Monster-Colored Island began serialization in Young Dragon Age magazine in September 2018, with two tankōbon volumes released as of March 2024. An animated promotional video was also released in March 2021.
More Titles to Watch Out For
Yen Press’s recent announcements also include other exciting titles:
- [Oshi no Ko] “Coloring x Idol” Color Activity Book: The first official coloring book for Oshi no Ko, featuring illustrations by Mengo Yokoyari.
- Rascal Does Not Dream of a Sister Home Alone: The manga adaptation of the popular Rascal series continues, with Sakuta’s shut-in sister, Kaede, beginning to change as she looks to the world beyond her home.
- Gals Can’t Be Kind to Otaku?!: A story about Takuya Seo, an otaku, and his interactions with popular girls in his class.
- The Maid Is a Vampire (Maid-san wa Kyūketsuki): A manga about a cool and collected maid with a secret – she’s a naughty vampire.
- Corpse Knight Gunther: A new webtoon.
- D.N.Angel New Edition: A new edition of Yukiru Sugisaki’s manga about Daisuke Niwa, who body-swaps with a phantom thief.
- Lila and the Winds of War: A novel by Sayuri Ueda set during the Great War, following Lira, a Polish girl, who uses the Count’s powers to protect her homeland.
- Divine Incursion: Details about this title are currently limited.
- Bone Ash: A novel by Tow Ubukata, revolving around Mitsuhiro Matsunaga and a corpse reduced to ash.
Fall 2025 Lineup
Yen Press is also gearing up for Fall 2025 with a set of manga titles, including:
- I Don’t Know How to Love
- Lilies Blooming in 100 Days
- Lycoris Recoil Official Comic Anthology: Repeat
- My Beloved Supper
- Rock Is a Lady’s Modesty
- What Do You Call This Trash?
Stay Tuned for Release Dates
As Yen Press continues to expand its catalog, fans can anticipate a year filled with captivating stories and exciting new releases. Be sure to follow Yen Press on their social media channels for updates on release dates and further announcements.
