Publisher Yen Press revealed ten upcoming titles during its industry panel at MCM London Comic Con on Sunday, October 25, 2026 [1]. These new Yen Press acquisitions will debut in April 2027, bringing translated stories to North American readers across audiobooks, light novel volumes, and serialized print manga [2]. Reporter Rich Johnston of Bleeding Cool News filmed the stage announcements from the front row in London, sharing video clips across TikTok as the publisher detailed its spring schedule [3]. All ten series arrive in April 2027 [4].
New Yen Audio Productions
The Yen Audio imprint will expand in April 2027 with two narrative productions, led by an audiobook edition of Scarlet by filmmaker Mamoru Hosoda, whose dark fantasy story follows Princess Scarlet as her uncle Claudius usurps the royal throne and executes the king [2]. Scarlet vows revenge [1]. Her assassination plot fails, leaving her to awaken in the land of the dead where fallen soldiers fight endlessly day and night [2]. In this chaotic wasteland where the weak fade away, Scarlet forms an unexpected alliance with Hijiri, a modern registered nurse from Japan, so they can track down her royal enemies together [1]. Rich Johnston of Bleeding Cool News reported that the presentation brought Hosoda’s recent narrative work to English audio listeners for the first time [3].
The second audio release adapts the action light novel ‘Cause I’m Freedom! by author Taro Hitsuji, featuring character illustrations by artist Azumi Akitake [1]. Protagonist Faye Leonheart is a seventeen-year-old sword prodigy destined to lead a powerful warrior clan, but she scandalizes her family by returning from a three-year training journey with a magical machine gun in hand [2]. Her relatives disown her immediately. Faye sets out with her firearm to explore ruins and study forgotten relics called overgear [1].
Azario Lopez of Noisy Pixel reported that Noisy Pixel tracked both audio productions as unique fantasy additions for April 2027, noting that an illustrator was not specified for Mamoru Hosoda’s Scarlet while Azumi Akitake illustrates for Taro Hitsuji [2]. Bleeding Cool News filmed the crowd cheering during the London slides [3]. Faye studies ancient overgear relics across forgotten ruins [1].
Fantasy and Comedy Under Yen On
Two new light novel titles will join the Yen On imprint in April 2027, starting with a special spin-off volume titled Cross-Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie: Extra Round! by author Hiroro Akizakura and illustrator Dangmill [1]. The book features short side stories that take place after the main series concludes, while introducing two branching romantic timelines for readers [2]. In Oscar’s Route, Cecilia and Oscar visit a neighboring country for a royal wedding, only to learn that the nervous bride threatens to stop the ceremony because she harbors feelings for Oscar. The alternative Gilbert Route follows Cecilia as she goes undercover at a secretive masquerade ball linked to Prosper Kingdom’s underworld after Gilbert departs school [1]. Both story paths let fans experience different romantic endings for the popular characters [2].
The second Yen On acquisition is the fantasy romance And Thus, the Wizard Noi Garené Became a Bride 100 Years Later by author Eiko Mutsuhana, with Noisy Pixel noting that an illustrator was not specified in the panel announcement [2]. The story follows Noi Garené, renowned as the greatest magic user in the Kingdom of Ethria, who adopts an orphaned child named Kaldia after learning the boy is the Demon Lord’s vessel. She raises him kindly. Noi searches for ways to stop the evil spirit before sacrificing her life during the fateful awakening [1].
When the Demon Lord awakens, Noi sacrifices her life to protect Kaldia from harm [1]. She wakes up a full century later to find a grown man who looks like Kaldia proposing marriage to her on the spot [4]. The premise introduces a lighthearted romantic comedy to the Yen On catalog for spring readers [2]. Kaldia wants to marry her [4].
Yen Press Acquisitions in Horror Manga
Manga readers who prefer suspense will find three dark titles among these Yen Press acquisitions, headlined by a deluxe omnibus edition of Secret: Homicide Edition by creator Yoshiki Tonogai, for which Noisy Pixel noted that an illustrator was not specified beyond Tonogai himself [2]. Tonogai, who previously created the psychological survival series Doubt, centers this story on six high school students who survive a terrible bus accident. The survivors receive an anonymous ultimatum warning that three murderers hide among them. They are given seven days to confess [1]. Tonogai’s psychological thriller returns in a collected format designed for readers seeking completed mystery arcs [2].
Yen Press will also publish a manga adaptation of Sesuji’s found-footage horror novel About a Place in the Kinki Region, illustrated by artist Tsukasa Usui, with Noisy Pixel tracking the adaptation as one of the standout horror reveals of the event [2]. The plot follows a writer retracing a friend’s footsteps after an occult magazine editor vanishes while investigating an ominous district in Japan’s Kinki region [4]. The investigator gathers old articles, eerie fan mail, and internet forum posts to uncover the truth [2]. Eerie clues connect the disappearances [1].
The third suspense title is My Yandere Girlfriend Hiding in the Dungeon Kills Me Over and Over Again, adapted by Eiji Nomura from Nikita Kitagawa’s fantasy story, with Noisy Pixel again noting that an illustrator was not specified for the original novel [2]. Kiska is falsely accused [1]. He is cast into the deepest reaches of a dangerous dungeon where fatal monsters attack him without mercy. Facing monsters, Kiska unlocks an ability called Save & Reset that lets him survive deadly encounters [2]. WinterVenom of BehindTheManga reported that the series translates popular web fiction into dynamic manga action [5].
Romance Titles for Spring 2027
The MCM London panel introduced three romance manga releases for April 2027 [1]. In My Childhood Friend Meows Under the Skirt, artist Raku Nanahashi illustrates Hotori Handa’s Girls’ Love comedy set in Miyake, a Japanese town famous for having more cats than any other town in the country [2]. Ichika loves cats. She hasn’t spoken to her childhood friend Maki for over a year. When they become high school classmates, Maki stays withdrawn until a magical feline curse permanently alters their estranged friendship [1].
For Boys’ Love readers, creator Miyako Tono brings Summer Boy Blues to the catalog, depicting a tender romance between students Atsushi and Michiru, with Noisy Pixel reporting that an illustrator was not specified beyond Tono [2]. Their relationship breaks down after they are caught during an intimate moment, driving Michiru away [1]. They meet again during the summer of their high school entrance exams, where Atsushi attempts to rebuild their connection despite Michiru’s hesitation [4]. WinterVenom of BehindTheManga noted that the publisher summary highlights emotional vulnerability between the two teenagers [5].
The romance announcements conclude with APEKO’s Is the Hot-Voiced Streamer Into Me?!, following college student Sora Hoshino [1]. Sora listens to an audio streamer named Sojiro who produces popular BL-roleplay ASMR broadcasts, finding comfort in the voice actor’s voice during busy weeks [2]. When Sojiro invites Sora to meet in real life (IRL), Sora accepts the invitation only to find a surprising person waiting at their meeting place [1]. Yen Press promoted the London announcements on X alongside booth giveaways for series like Lycoris Recoil and Fate Rewinder [6].
Catalog Growth and Yen Press Acquisitions
Established in 2006, Yen Press operates as a joint venture between Kadokawa Corporation and Hachette Book Group, serving as a prominent North American publisher of Japanese pop culture. The company has built specialized imprints to distribute translated books to global readers [1]. While distinct sister imprints handle different comic formats, such as how Ize Press licenses Korean webcomics for print, Yen Press focuses on Japanese graphic novels and light novels.
The ten acquisitions in London continue a steady stream of publishing deals for the upcoming release calendar, following earlier industry showcases where Yen Press previously added nineteen manga titles across fantasy and action genres. These new Yen Press acquisitions will arrive in physical bookstores and comic shops in April 2027, with retail distributors planning both print volumes and digital audiobook editions [2]. Panel organizers confirmed that pre-orders will go live across major retailers as production progresses into early 2027 [4]. Readers will receive further details on English cover adaptations and translated volume counts through official distributor solicitations in the coming months [1].
By pairing prominent creators like Mamoru Hosoda with psychological horror and light novel comedies, the company delivers a balanced lineup for the spring reading season [1]. Fans following the London announcements can watch for complete retailer listings and digital audiobook release dates as publication draws closer [2]. Official storefronts will update their catalogs with full cover artwork and pricing information in late 2026 [4].
- ONLINE NEWS Anime News Network. (2026, October 25). Yen Press Announces Ten Acquisitions at MCM London Comic Con 2026. [Article Link]
- ONLINE NEWS Lopez, A. (2026, October 25). Yen Press Announces 10 New Manga, Light Novel, And Audiobook Licenses For April 2027, Including Mamoru Hosoda’s Scarlet. Noisy Pixel. [Article Link]
- ONLINE NEWS Johnston, R. (2026, October 25). Yen Press Announce Manga, Light Novels, Audio At MCM Across TikTok. Bleeding Cool News. [Article Link]
- ONLINE NEWS ANI-BOX. (2026, October 26). Yen Press Licenses 10 New Titles at MCM London Comic Con, Including Cross-Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie: Extra Round! and And Thus, the Wizard Noi Garené Became a Bride 100 Years Later. [Article Link]
- WEBSITE WinterVenom. (2026, October 25). Yen Press Reveals Ten Licenses at their MCM London Industry Panel Set for April 2027 Release. BehindTheManga. [Article Link]
- WEBSITE Yen Press. (2026). Yen Press @ London Comic Con S2100 Announcements. X. [Article Link]
