As 2024 comes to an end, excitement for the new year is building. Yen Press Making one last announcement, new licenses for comics, novels, and audiobooks. While a release date has yet to be confirmed, fans can stay up to date by visiting or following their website social media.
Now, let’s dive into the exciting new content Yen Press is bringing to its extensive library in the coming year!
Excellence in the Shadows (Audiobook)
Cid Kagenou has a dream. Not your typical protagonist or ultimate boss – he’s hell-bent on being the mastermind working in the shadows! Now reborn in another world, Sid has been working hard to set the perfect stage to play the role he’s longed for. The only problem? His imaginary antagonists and plot devices do seem to exist in this new realm…and he’s left alone in the darkness!
Sword Art Online integrated ring (comics)
Under the careful planning of genius scientist Kayaba Akihiko, SAO Incident created a game that you cannot leave without completing the level. Death in the game means death in the real world… Kirito is a survivor of SAO, and now he plays the new VRMMORPG Alfheim Online with his old SAO friends Asuna and Alice. But Kirito soon finds himself entangled in a mysterious game he never expected…
The Secret of the Silent Witch-Another-(Novel)
After memorizing the magic textbook within a week, Louis was admitted as a scholarship student to the Minerva Magician Training Institute. But surrounded by nobles, the rough and rowdy boy from a poor, remote village is seen as a problem child and feared for the way he defeats his opponents in magical battles. Yet Louis still found teachers he respected and friends he could rely on as he grew into a saint. Learn all about the Barrier Mage’s infamous exploits in his youth in this two-part prequel to Secrets of the Silent Witch.
Arya sometimes hides her feelings in Russian (comics)
Alisa Mikhailovna Kucheng, nicknamed Alia, is a half-Russian beauty with silver hair, top student in the class, accountant of the student union, and completely unapproachable. She began berating the slacker Masachika Kuzawa who sat next to her in class – a weird, unmotivated, incompetent student who didn’t care at all about maintaining his grades. Privately, Alyssa had a certain fondness for Masaki, but occasionally whispered in Russian, and no one in the class could understand…except Masaki! He listens to these embarrassing revelations while pretending to be clueless, all the while wondering what her flirtatious words really mean!
I made friends with the second most beautiful girl in the class (comics)
Maehara Maki is always alone at school. He doesn’t have friends or hobbies that others share, and he doesn’t want the upcoming school year to be any different, even if he’s surrounded by new faces. Six months later, it seems he was right – until he meets his popular classmate Asami at a video store! Asanagi, who comes from a completely different world, is always the center of attention and is called “the second most beautiful girl in the class” by the boys. But it turns out that the two have overlapping interests in more than just the B-movies they went to see… and Asa invites Yonehara to be her friend!
Samurai from Another World (Manga)
As the final years of the Warring States Period pass by, Ginko, the era’s strongest swordsman, has yet to find a worthy opponent to satisfy her thirst for duel. Just when she finally lost hope in a being stronger than her, she was transported to another world! The first thing Yinzi saw was – a dragon?
Convenient semi-friend (comics)
“What if we became friends with benefits…?” So-na, a melancholic high school student, left home and lived in the dormitory. But when she nervously walks into her room, she discovers that her roommate Ruka is having a crush on another girl! She finds out that Ruka needs a “friend with benefits”, so Suuna takes charge and proposes that they sign a “(semi) friends with benefits” contract…?
The heroic story of the evil prince (comics)
As the only royal member with jet-black hair and eyes, Prince Alfred is the true black sheep of his family. But one day, he happened to see his brother, Crown Prince Lyle, publicly terminate his engagement with his fiancée Charlotte. In order to save Charlotte from false accusations, Alfred puts himself in danger. At this point, everything is settled… right?
killer stans (comics)
Meet “Killing Machine” Endo Maru: the cold-blooded and strongest killer of a large underworld organization, who decided to retire suddenly. His reason? Standing with his head held high stood his favorite underground idol! But old habits die hard, especially if you have blood on your hands. Can Little Varu truly shed his identity and live the ultimate fan life of concerts, meet-and-greets, and sweepstakes—even as his past looms?
Dorosan of Reiwa (comics)
Dark clouds covered the sky, heavy rain poured down, and the mountain forest turned into a dangerous maze… A landslide crushed the barbed wire fence and buried a “No Trespassing” sign… Two young brothers and sisters wandered into a dark world that did not belong to them. , a long journey, a terrible shadow stood up to greet them – in short, this is how we met Dara-san! She may look a little scary, but wait until you get to know her!
“Look, I’m the God of Doom, okay!? You kids won’t be frightened by my weird face, will you?
Who killed the hero? (novel)
Four years have passed since the Demon King was defeated. The now peaceful kingdom took on the task of collecting the many great deeds of the fallen hero, interviewing former members of his party: the Sword Master Leon, the Virgin Maria and the Sage Sauron. However, as they recount the hero’s past and adventure together, the truth about his death slowly emerges. Who killed the hero? Demon King? …or his comrade?
The girl who wants to be a hero and the girl who should be a hero (novel)
After the war between humans and demons, humans used magical devices called “gears” to establish the Hero Academy, a school to cultivate new types of heroes. Ruchikai is a wild and reckless demon girl who travels to the city hoping to join the academy. There, she met Leonie, the earnest daughter of the all-powerful hero who defeated the Demon King. Ruchka immediately fell in love with her and proposed to her during the entrance exam! Do these two girls have what it takes to be heroes? Can love bloom between humans and demons?
This is the wizard’s secret weapon (novel)
On the bloody battlefields, Swordmaster Rex finally succumbed to his deep-seated aversion to war. So he faked his death and retired! Although he had zero magical qualifications, he entered a magic school and started a new life. However, he is ready to work hard with Shino, a scholarship student. Not even her cold attitude discouraged him! With his sword prowess, he overwhelms his peers who use magic – inadvertently shattering anything common in magic schools. In the process, his skills caught the attention of the princess. She tried to recruit him into the army, but he shot her. He doesn’t want to be the strongest, he just wants to live a peaceful and happy life!
sailor zombie (digital comics)
It has been two months since the world was overrun by zombies. Maiko Inui, a high school student who aspires to become an idol, takes refuge at Fujibi Girls’ High School, where the surviving students live. When hordes of zombies attack the girls mercilessly, how will Maiko and her friends fight back? Terror meets harmony in this dynamic story where the hero doesn’t wear a cape… but a sailor suit!
Lord of Mystery (novel)
Who can achieve extraordinary things through the storm of steam and machinery? Who whispers to me in the mists of history and darkness? When I woke up from the mysterious fog, I found myself in a world of guns, cannons, giant ships, airships, difference engines; potions, divination, curses, hangmen and sealed artifacts.
But the light still shines between it all, and the mysterious distance is never more than two steps away. This is the legend of the Fool.
Yen Press publishes a wonderful and balanced mix of comics and novels, including audiobooks of popular series prominence in the shadows! Another very popular animated series this year, Arya sometimes hides her feelings in Russianwhich airs on Crunchyroll, now has an English version of its manga — which is great news for fans of the series.
Responses to Yen Press’ statement on X (formerly Twitter) read: Lord of MysteryA Chinese horror online novel has caused a huge sensation and sparked great enthusiasm among fans!
What do you think of Yen Press’ final announcements of the year? Is there a title you’ve been waiting for? Or a title that caught your eye? Let us know!
Source: Yen Publishing House
