Takeshobo to Release Three Manga Digitally in English
Takeshobo expands its English digital catalog with three BL-adjacent titles, continuing a trend of bringing niche Japanese manga to international readers through multiple digital storefronts.
Reporting from 1 sources: Anime News Network.
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.
Takeshobo is adding three manga to its English digital lineup this spring and summer. The slate includes two single-volume releases and a two-volume series, all with romantic or BL themes. The publisher will distribute the titles across five major digital platforms, giving readers multiple purchase options. The announcement follows Takeshobo's pattern of releasing select titles in English after their Japanese publication.
- Melt in Your Color: by hitomi, releases May 29
- My Father's Lover: by Chil Shiomi, releases June 5
- Don't Stop Even If I Say So: by Tamaji Ura, volumes 1-2 releasing June 2026
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