Yen Publishing House Announced during its period Animation Expo The group received licenses for nine comics and four light novels on Thursday and released in December 2025 and January 2026. The Secret of the Silent Witch,,,,, The angel next door has turned into ruin,,,,, Another world’s book depends on the bean counter,,,,, Days with my heirsand The magic explorer Lightweight novel.
title: The person she is interested in is not a man at all Comics (exclusive edition of limited edition hardcover online store to be released in November)
Creator: Sumiko Arai
Summary: Experience a story of a vibrant, charming rock mate, with only one exclusive limited edition hardcover Yen Publishing House Online store! Aya, a local CD store employee, stylish and optimistic high school student, fell down with high heels. He is fashionable and full of mystery, and his taste in music is impeccable. She barely knew – the male employee was said to be actually her female classmate Mitsubishi! Mitsuki is usually self-righteous, but since her seat is right next to Aya, she can’t help but be very aware of the other person’s obsession. Despite her fear of revealing the truth, Mitsubishi finds herself talking to Aiya more and more.
title: Grand Royals Deluxe Edition comics
Creator: Masale (Art), Kuhong Gaomi (Art)
Summary: The super violent classic has been restored to a new version! Forty-two middle school students were forced to fight and die until there was only one survivor!
title: Fantastic Boy comics
Creator: Kazumi Yamashita
Abstract: Family who worked hard to survive in Japan after World War II. An orphan girl in London exercises her fingers on her bones every day just to pay for food on the table. A young man fights in a war-torn world without knowing his purpose in life. In time and space, these strangers have only one thing in common – the magical boy. A mysterious traveler, who has appeared here throughout the era, watching the triumph and sorrow of mankind…
title: Hinatsugimura comics
Creator: Aki Shimizu
Abstract: While searching for the ruins of a pre-World War II village deep in the wilderness of the mountain, a group of college students find themselves in trouble, thanks to a sudden thunderstorm. Without telephone service, they decided to wait for the rain in the mansion. But they hardly knew that a terrible fate was waiting for them…
title: exit comics
Creator: Yuriko Hara
Summary: Yuriko Harathe author of the atmospheric, beautiful Yuri Cocoon entangledbrings us five troublesome stories of love and attachment. These fascinating stories range from horror to desire, both Yuri and Boy loveit will definitely attract readers. Fans of her previous work were particularly pleased with the last one, which offers additional chapters to the Youko and Hana story.
title: Awajima scene comics
Creator: Takako Shimura
Summary: Awajima Opera School – Countless girls from all over the country, hoping to stand on the big stage one day. When they work to realize their star dreams, their time at Awajima is filled with friendship and admiration, just like competition and jealousy. At the same time, it is a precious girl who is a classmate and competitor, gently captured in the portrait of the ensemble actor!
title: Please take care of the dragon comics
Creator: Shoun Makise (Art), Yuki Higashiura (story)
Abstract: Murakami is just your ordinary college student – he attends classes, works and plays games on his rest days. It was a day like any other day when he met a wandering in a park near the park. But, Murakami doesn’t have a cute, fluffy friend, but finds himself facing… a real-life dragon? ! Her name is Ilsera and she is on a training journey to become a full-appearing member of her species! Her only request is Murakami to cultivate her in her human world. So, Murakami ends up with a strange new roommate in some way…
title: Eternal Life and Punishment comics
Creator: KentarōSatō
Summary: A young man full of heavy secrets finds himself trapped in a love hotel. As he fell deeply into despair, the echoes of his past haunt him – “Life, you can atone for sin…” At the same time, when weird figures start to appear around the city, chaos erupt in the streets.
title: Animation comics
Creator: Takaya Okuda
Summary: Are we predators or prey? Their worst nightmare is about to begin when an unsuspecting father and daughter stumbles upon a group of strange humanoid animals gathering, and the taste is delicious. Here, those creatures that are not human, nor are they who are completely animals raised, because of the livestock and slaughtered them to put the meat on the table. Through this strange and horrifying story, the morality of society is ultimately tested: What does it mean to consume another creature?
title: About the Jinke area novel
Creator: Sesuji
Summary: My friend is missing. Before his disappearance, he was writing a magazine about paranormal phenomena, his first real job as an editor. With little budget, he turned to digging back problems and unused research materials for inspiration. As he did, a terrible truth began to appear somewhere in the Golden Base area. I have collected related articles, interviews and other excerpts in this book. Once you know everything, I want to ask for your cooperation. Hope you can get in touch with you.
title: 1,000 words alive novel
Creator: Gyatei Murasaki
Summary: A collection of twenty-six shocking, awesome short stories! Doctors tell patients that they can only say a thousand words before their lives are over. Someone’s boyfriend turned into a can of mackerel. A woman is in her sixth year of pregnancy. This mysterious world is filled with laughter and tears and twists, and will surely put anyone in trouble!
title: After defeating the last boss, the new game plus novel
Creator: touwa akatsuki (story), Pakal (Art)
Summary: The adventurer may give everything he must do to defeat the demon dragon, and when he wins, it kills him. After the goddess’ blessing resurrected him, he returned to the first level. It almost doesn’t matter, though, because he’s still strong! He has attracted the attention of many people with his own strength and has gathered with a group of beautiful women! How will a new adventure be unfolded?
title: You are like my knight… novel
Creator: Rittoro Sagat (Stories)
Abstract: In this world, people known as informationists sell their supernatural abilities for armed conflict. When ordinary informationist Tsushima Rindou agreed to help a fallen nobleman named Holly Flaw from the Balga Empire, what he did not expect was a typical escort mission. But his clients were much more than she allowed, and the Empire intended to put her on the border, sending their army and an elite group of informationists to arrest the duo in any way necessary. Do these two souls survive the hard journey and the network waiting for conspiracy?
Ann’s report on the 2025 Animation Expo is sponsored by Yen Press and Ize Press!
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