Yen Press Licenses 9 New Titles at Anime North 2026
The slate expands Yen Press's catalog with novel adaptations of two popular manga franchises and seven original manga, targeting both existing fanbases and new readers.
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Yen Press announced nine new licenses at Anime North 2026, including novel prequels to Wistoria: Wand and Sword and Honey Lemon Soda, plus seven manga series spanning romance, fantasy, and supernatural genres. Releases are scheduled for December 2026 and winter 2027.
Yen Press used its Anime North panel on Friday to announce nine new licenses for release in late 2026 and early 2027. The lineup includes novel prequels to two established manga series-Wistoria: Wand and Sword and Honey Lemon Soda-alongside seven manga titles new to English readers. The manga range covers romance, fantasy, and supernatural crime, with creators including Nauchi, Yodaka Kuroi, and Yukari Sakai. All titles are scheduled for December 2026 or winter 2027 release.
- Wistoria: Wand and Sword (novel): Prequel novel by Fujino Omori and Yunagi
- Honey Lemon Soda (novel): Novelization by Anju Goshirakawa and Mayu Murata
- Snowmelt and Agapanthus: Manga by Nauchi, school romance
- Witch and Cat: Manga by Yodaka Kuroi, supernatural crime romance
- Sinful Is the Angel Who Loves: Manga by Yukari Sakai, angel-themed school drama
- Shigahime: Manga by Hirohisa Sato, supernatural thriller
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