Yen Press Announces 10 New Manga, Light Novel, and Audiobook Acquisitions

Yen Press announced ten new acquisitions during its industry panel at MCM London Comic Con 2026, with releases planned for April 2027. The announcements include two Yen Audio titles, two Yen On light novels, and six manga releases. Among the additions are an adaptation of Mamoru Hosoda’s Scarlet, a new volume of Cross-Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie, and manga adaptations of About a Place in the Kinki Region and My Yandere Girlfriend Hiding in the Dungeon Kills Me Over and Over Again.

Scarlet

By: Mamoru Hosoda
Illustrator: Not specified

Mamoru Hosoda’s Scarlet is joining the Yen Audio lineup. The story centers on Princess Scarlet, whose uncle Claudius seizes the throne and executes her father. After her attempt at revenge fails, Scarlet awakens in the land of the dead, where fallen soldiers from different eras fight endlessly and the weak face disappearance.

There, she encounters Hijiri, a registered nurse from modern-day Japan. Despite their vastly different backgrounds, the two travel together as Scarlet continues seeking revenge against those responsible for her father’s death.

’Cause I’m Freedom!

By: Taro Hitsuji
Illustrator: Azumi Akitake

A swordswoman returning from years of training decides that a magical machine gun is a better weapon than a blade in ‘Cause I’m Freedom!, another addition to Yen Audio.

Seventeen-year-old Faye Leonheart is expected to inherit her family’s powerful warrior clan. However, after returning home with a firearm instead of a sword, she finds herself disowned. Rather than returning to her family’s traditions, Faye turns her attention to overgear, an ancient technology found in ruins. Armed with her machine gun, she sets out to investigate the technology and its origins.

Cross-Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie: Extra Round!

By: Hiroro Akizakura
Illustrator: Dangmill

Cross-Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie is receiving an additional light novel volume featuring stories set after the original series and alternate romantic outcomes for Cecilia.

The Oscar Route takes Cecilia and Oscar to a neighboring country for a royal wedding, where the bride threatens to cancel the ceremony because she has feelings for Oscar.

The Gilbert Route explores an alternate relationship following Volume 3. After Gilbert leaves the Sylvie household and withdraws from school, Cecilia attempts to bring him back. Her efforts eventually lead her to a masquerade connected to Prosper Kingdom’s criminal underworld.

And Thus, the Wizard Noi Garené Became a Bride 100 Years Later

By: Eiko Mutsuhana
Illustrator: Not specified

This new fantasy romance follows Noi Garené, a powerful wizard from the Kingdom of Ethria who takes responsibility for an orphaned boy named Kaldia. The child is destined to become the Demon Lord’s vessel, but Noi raises him as her apprentice while searching for a way to prevent that future.

When the Demon Lord’s emergence becomes unavoidable, Noi sacrifices herself to save Kaldia. A century later, she unexpectedly awakens to find a man who resembles her former apprentice standing before her. Before she can understand what happened, he proposes marriage.

Secret: Homicide Edition

By: Yoshiki Tonogai
Illustrator: Not specified

Secret, the psychological horror manga from Doubt creator Yoshiki Tonogai, is returning in a deluxe omnibus edition titled Secret: Homicide Edition.

The story centers on six survivors of a deadly bus accident who are told that three murderers are hiding among them. Those responsible have one week to confront their crimes before evidence against them is handed over to the police.

As suspicion spreads throughout the group, the survivors must determine who is responsible while concealing secrets of their own.

My Yandere Girlfriend Hiding in the Dungeon Kills Me Over and Over Again

By: Eiji Nomura
Illustrator: Not specified
Original Story: Nikita Kitagawa

The manga adaptation of Nikita Kitagawa’s My Yandere Girlfriend Hiding in the Dungeon Kills Me Over and Over Again follows Kiska, a young man falsely accused of a crime and banished to the deepest part of a dangerous dungeon.

Surrounded by monsters and facing almost certain death, Kiska unexpectedly gains an ability called “Save & Reset.” The skill allows him to change his circumstances rather than accept his fate inside the dungeon. Eiji Nomura handles the manga adaptation of the fantasy series.

About a Place in the Kinki Region

By: Tsukasa Usui
Illustrator: Not specified
Original Story: Sesuji

Sesuji’s found-footage-style horror novel About a Place in the Kinki Region is receiving a manga adaptation by Tsukasa Usui.

The story begins when an occult magazine editor disappears while investigating strange incidents connected to an area in Japan’s Kinki Region. A friend attempts to retrace the missing editor’s research, collecting old magazine articles, unsettling fan letters, and online forum discussions.

As the material accumulates, connections begin to emerge between the seemingly unrelated accounts, suggesting something disturbing is happening in the region.

My Childhood Friend Meows Under the Skirt

By: Raku Nanahashi
Illustrator: Not specified
Original Story: Hotori Handa

My Childhood Friend Meows Under the Skirt is a Girls’ Love manga following Ichika, a cat enthusiast living in Miyake, a Japanese town known for its unusually large cat population.

Although Ichika adores cats, her relationship with her childhood friend Maki has become strained. The two haven’t spoken in over a year, but Ichika sees an opportunity to reconnect when they end up in the same class.

Maki remains withdrawn and avoids Ichika’s attempts at reconciliation. However, a magical cat’s curse unexpectedly changes their relationship. Raku Nanahashi adapts Hotori Handa’s original story.

Summer Boy Blues

By: Miyako Tono
Illustrator: Not specified

Miyako Tono’s Boys’ Love manga Summer Boy Blues centers on Atsushi and Michiru, whose relationship falls apart after they are caught during an intimate encounter.

The two unexpectedly reunite during the summer of their high school entrance exams. Michiru wants to forget what happened and keep his distance, but Atsushi is determined to reconnect.

Although Michiru continues to struggle with their shared past, Atsushi’s persistence gradually challenges his decision to stay apart. Their conflicting feelings and unresolved experiences drive the romance.

Is the Hot-Voiced Streamer Into Me?!

By: APEKO
Illustrator: Not specified

Is the Hot-Voiced Streamer Into Me?! is a Boys’ Love manga about Sora Hoshino, a college student who regularly listens to a popular BL roleplay ASMR streamer named Sojiro.

Sora has become particularly attached to Sojiro’s voice and romantic roleplay scenarios, which provide an escape from his busy college life.

His routine changes when Sojiro unexpectedly invites him to meet in person. Sora accepts, but the identity of the person waiting at their meeting place catches him completely off guard.

All ten acquisitions are scheduled for April 2027, expanding Yen Press’s manga catalog alongside its Yen On light novel and Yen Audio audiobook releases.

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