Yen Press announced on Friday the following new licenses:

Title: Kafka’s Journey light novel
Authors: Chizuru Mizushina, Haruyuki Morisawa (illustration)
Summary: A girl on the run takes to the skies!
Within an island floating in the sky, there is an underground village of elderly people and one child—Kafka. The adults have taken care of the girl and asked for a single thing in return: She must never leave the village. When her grandfather was alive, that wasn’t a problem. But after he passed away, her days became dull, and the village feels stifling. Inspired by her grandfather’s stories of his adventures around the globe, Kafka longs to experience the outside world for herself. When a visitor from the surface tells her about life beyond the village, Kafka can’t take it anymore. Her only way out is her grandfather’s old plane. Never mind that she hasn’t flown one before! After everything her grandfather taught her, how hard could it be? Join Kafka’s journey as she broadens her horizons, makes friends her own age, and finally learns the sad truth about why her village was cut off from the rest of the world.

Title: Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her light novel
Authors: Hibariyu, siso (illustration)
Summary: Seven years ago, before my best friend and I were torn apart by a big move, we promised we would be friends forever, no matter how much distance was put between us. But when I finally found him again at my new high school, I didn’t expect him to be…the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen in my life. Wait, so does this mean he—or, I guess, she—was a girl this whole time?! It’s honestly insane. With everyone else, she’s a pristine flower, literally Miss Perfect. But when it’s just us, she’s the same goblin I’ve always known. I guess some things truly never change. And yet…

Title: The Returned Tyrant Princess Rewrites Her Dark Past light novel
Authors: Hiironoame, Tetsuhiro Nabeshima (illustration)
Summary: The imperial princess Ariadne has lied, cheated, poisoned, and even killed at the behest of the cunning Prince Siegbert. Little does she know, the prince thinks of her as no more than a pawn. He sells her down the river, and she is sentenced to death for her crimes. Just as the reaper’s scythe drops, she closes her eyes and realizes what a fool she’s been, only to wake up and find she has traveled back in time to when she was fifteen. With her second shot at life, she vows to punish the wily prince and set her story back on the right track.

Title: Lilies in Love for 101 Days manga
Author: Muromaki
Summary: In this must-have collector’s edition, the sequel to the social media phenomenon Lilies Blooming in 100 Days, 101 days of yuri situations are assembled in stunning full color!

Title: Lord Hades’s Vernal Honeymoon manga
Author: Ueji Yuho
Summary: Hades and Kore have successfully been wed! Sure, they’ve got a complicated prenup, but the two are living a peaceful life as newlyweds…or at least, that’s how things were supposed to go, until the realm of Hades literally froze over!? And that’s just one of the all-new heart-pounding one-shots from the author of Lord Hades’s Ruthless Marriage!

Title: Desire of the Untouchable Flower manga
Author: Mai Kaniu
Summary: Of all the guys to fall for, I never thought it would be someone like you…! Gorgeous, talented Rei is the heir to and manager of a major cosmetic brand. Despite his domineering personality and the rumors of scandal that hound him nonstop, he doesn’t have the slightest experience to speak of when it comes to love! In fact, he’s spent his life waiting to find his hero, the ideal partner he dreamed of as a kid. One day, in order to protect Rei from stalkers, his father hires him a bodyguard named Ichijo—who, under his serious, straitlaced exterior, is exactly Rei’s type! When they’re forced to be together around the clock, Rei’s heart won’t stop pounding…but he never could have suspected the ulterior motive Ichijo holds…

Title: The Great Yet Flawed Gods manga
Author: Ei Ohitsuji
Summary: Dive into the vibrant world of Greek mythology! This saga will take you inside the dysfunctional pantheon of the gods navigating life, love, and everything in between—just on a slightly grander scale. Peek in on Zeus and Hera after three hundred years of marriage. What trouble will the devilishly handsome Hades find himself in? And if you thought your ex was possessive, wait until you see what Persephone’s like when she fancies someone…

Title: I Want You to Expose Me manga
Author: Suzuka Stellagi
Summary: Hayama is a skittish and struggling young artist specializing in bijin-ga, a genre focused on painting beautiful women. After fleeing from yet another model, he finds a beautiful figure collapsed by the roadside and takes them in —only to discover that they’re actually a boy in women’s clothes! But this time, Kenzan doesn’t feel the urge to run. Instead, he may have just found the perfect subject for his work!

Title: Monster of Absolute Evil manga
Author: Gagane
Summary: The Fukurougi Incident: a heinous case in which twenty-three murderers fell victim to active-duty police officer Nodoka Fukurougi. Nodoka is put to death for her crimes, but as it turns out, her story’s far from over—a mysterious girl appears before her and invites her to take part in a twisted game. Thirteen vicious murderers are to be revived and take part in a brutal battle royale, Nodoka included. If she wants to uphold justice and make sure the evil stay dead, Nodoka has no choice but to slaughter her way to the end…!

Title: Singularity Love: A Kenji Tsurubuchi Collection manga
Author: Kenji Tsurubunchi
Summary: From the creator of Touge Oni: Primal Gods in Ancient Times comes this collection of short manga! A romance about a boy who sees a pillar of light, a search for a time machine among the remnants of human civilization, a visit to a shop specializing in fairies, and more—these stories feature an imaginative blend of history and mythology!

Title: Summer Love Begins with a Lie -squall- manga
Authors: ROCOCO, LYCORIS (original story)
Summary: When middle schooler Kaoru Tachibana runs away from home in the pouring rain, the last person she expects to bump into is her homeroom teacher, Mirei Shimotsuki. When Mirei takes her in for a few days, Kaoru is surprised to learn that the same woman who’s normally so put together is actually a disorganized, laid-back day drinker behind closed doors. On the other hand, she’s the only one who accepts Kaoru, struggles and all, and it’s captivating. But with Mirei keeping her distance emotionally, what will become of their unusual relationship…?

Title: Chef in the Demon King’s Castle: Despite All the Scary-Hot Demons, This Is a Great Workplace manga
Author: YMK
Summary: Tsumugi is a hardworking human chef in the kitchen of the Demon King’s castle…and a transmigrator from another world! Freed from her previous life of homelessness and suffering, she’ll fight to the very last to keep this dream job where food, clothing, and shelter are guaranteed—even if it means dealing with her rough-and-tumble demon coworkers!

Title: The Immortal Girl’s Breeding and Cultivation Travelogue manga
Authors: fujihan, Luna Usagi (original story)
Summary: Pluto, a genius young mage, has given herself eternal life and youth in pursuit of her
dream: to be a personal breeding ground for all kinds of different species! Brimming with
carnal curiosity, she indulges herself with unorthodox creatures and beautiful ladies alike
as she lets loose the monster(s) within her.

Title: The Parasite Princess manga
Author: Toshiya Higashimoto
Summary: When college student and aspiring author Ai Tanaka gets a new roommate, she finds that his awkward girl is a little too eager to share things in common. Miu Yamaguchi wants to se Ai’s makeup, wear her clothes, and even have the same beauty mark. It’s more than nough to make a person uncomfortable, but it can get so much worse…

Title: YATTARA manga
Author: Ooyamada
Summary: The gluttonous monster Yattara is summoned in a city of opulence and decadence. This harbinger of destruction has a vast appetite that cannot be satisfied until entire nations are leveled. As it comes across three gauntly malnourished children in a garbage-piled, foulsmelling room, it opens its maw as usual…but realizes that even the beast of gluttony prefers a delectable meal. And if Yattara was going to eat them anyway, it might as well prepare its meal properly to relish a flavor never experienced. After all, Yattara has never once let a meal slip away, and it’s in no hurry…

Title: Chewed Flesh, Ground Bones manga
Author: Paregoric
Summary: 1999—the year that Nostradamus predicted would be the end of humanity. Riding a wave of unprecedented interest in the occult, Inubosaki (an editor for a third-rate paranormal mag) and Asama (a cameraman with a sixth sense) team up. They spend their days covering incident after bizarre incident…when Asama’s keen eye for the supernatural
draws them into an encounter with a terrifying phenomenon. Decades into the future in 2023, an aged Asama is called on by someone searching for Inubosaki…

Title: Exchange Parties with Anthropomorphic Figures manga
Author: HARTA Editorial Department (editor)
Summary: Welcome, if you please, to a soul-stirring sneak peek into the lives of all kinds of anthropomorphic figures. From beastmen to gods, androids, and more, this luxurious anthology features works from many—including Ryōko Kui (Delicious in Dungeon), Suzuka Morino (Servant Beasts), and Hachi Inaba (The Tiger Won’t Eat the Dragon Yet)!

The company also announced audiobooks for Mamoru Hosoda‘s Mirai and Yomu Mishima and illustrator Pinakes‘ Valkyrie Bullet light novels.

Source: Press release

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