Takeshobo is expanding its English digital manga catalog with three BL-adjacent titles in 2026, and its BL label Qpa is running a merchandise collaboration with ZOZOTOWN, with orders open since August 14, 2026.
Takeshobo, a Japanese publisher, has been active in 2026 on two fronts: expanding its English digital manga offerings and pushing its BL label Qpa into fashion retail. In May 2026, the publisher announced three manga titles for digital English release: Melt in Your Color by hitomi, My Father's Lover by Chil Shiomi, and Don't Stop Even If I Say So by Tamaji Ura. The titles are scheduled to appear across multiple digital storefronts, including Renta!, MangaPlaza, Coolmic, BookWalker, and Rakuten Kobo, with staggered release dates starting May 29, 2026.
In August 2026, Takeshobo's BL label Qpa announced a collaboration with ZOZOTOWN, a fashion retail platform. Six authors serializing works in Qpa created illustrations under the theme Black x Ribbon for 18 product types, including long-sleeve T-shirts, pouches with acrylic charms, and goods sets. The collection includes original one-page manga scenarios on select items, and orders opened on August 14, 2026.
Together, these stories show Takeshobo working to bring its niche BL content to international readers through digital distribution while also leveraging its serializing authors for merchandise collaborations in the fashion space.
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Takeshobo's BL label Qpa is collaborating with ZOZOTOWN on a merchandise collection. Six authors serializing works in Qpa created illustrations under the theme Black x Ribbon for 18 product types, including long-sleeve T-shirts, pouches with acrylic charms, and goods sets. Orders open August 14, 2026.
Publisher Takeshobo announced three manga titles for digital English release: Melt in Your Color by hitomi on May 29, My Father's Lover by Chil Shiomi on June 5, and Don't Stop Even If I Say So by Tamaji Ura in June 2026. The titles will be available on platforms including Renta!, MangaPlaza, Coolmic, BookWalker, and Rakuten Kobo.