Our Publishing Program
Crossed Hearts is a global publishing house specializing in the English localization and international distribution of Japanese manga, Korean webcomics, and East Asian novels. Now making their worldwide English-language print debut, our series stand alongside the finest in the industry—comparable to those published by Yen Press, Seven Seas, Inklore, and J-Novel Club—yet distinguished by our curatorial precision, immersive production design, and narrative depth.
We are launching 13 titles in Spring 2026, marking the foundation of our ambitious 2026 publishing program, which will feature over 30 print series (and 50 titles including digital-only releases) across 50+ volumes. Supported by a dedicated global readership, our rollout will include targeted marketing campaigns and premium limited-edition bonuses—such as exclusive photocards, collectible posters, and launch kits—ensuring strong retail presence and sustained reader engagement worldwide.
BARONESS GOES ON STRIKE THE ABANDONED VILLAINESS BECAME A ZOMBIE
WHY RAELIANA ENDED UP AT THE DUKE'S MANSION FROM A KNIGHT TO A LADY
THE VILLAINESS FLIPS THE SCRIPT!
I AM THE REAL ONE
THE ABANDONED VILLAINESS BECAME A ZOMBIE
VOLUME HIGHLIGHTS
Paperback Edition: 9789347195235
Paperback comes with exclusive print-only content and a beautiful cover with spot-UV.
BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:
Format: Paperback
Genre: Drama, Romance, Fantasy, Zombie, Apocalypse
Specifications: 308 pages(tentative)
Release: Volume 1 on April 28 2026 th
Release Frequency: Once every six months (Volume 2 slated for October 2026)
Original Story: Dodo
Rights Information: Print and E-book
Licensed Territories: World
E-book Edition: 9789347195693
All the content of the Regular Edition in a portable e-book format.
HARDCOVER EDITION PLANNED TO BE RELEASED WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF PAPERBACK RELEASE, INCLUDES INNER ART SPREADS AND A BEAUTIFUL COVER.
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY:
Dodo is a South Korean webnovel author known for genre-blending romancefantasy stories with unexpected twists. Her most notable works include “The Abandoned Villainess Became a Zombie” and “How to Properly Raise a Monster Son”.
When I opened my eyes, I was no longer myself. I had become the villainess of a zombie apocalypse, seconds away from being bitten. “Wait, stop!” I screamed, but the story’s heroes only turned and fled. Five minutes into my possession,azombie’steethsankintomyflesh.
And yet… I didn’t die. “P–Penelope?! How are you still alive?” When I returned unscathed, everyone looked at me as if I’d risen from the grave. The heroine, Lilia, burst into tears and threw her arms around me, trembling with relief. Her warmth, her scent—it stirred something feral inside me. Just one bite, I thought. Thesewerethepeoplewhoabandonedme.
Surely, one bite wouldn’t hurt… right? But no. I wouldn’t give in. I’d endure. I’d survive this. I’d live. If I could just hold out until the cure was found, maybe I could be human again. So, I stayed by their side, hiding my secret —that I was no longer one of them. I was a zombie. Except…something’sgoneterriblywrong.
“I’ll protect you next time.” “Don’t tell me to leave you again. I won’t.”Wait—what is happening here?! Why are they all acting like this?! I’m supposed to be the villainess (and a zombie), not the one they’re falling for! Whendidthisturnintothatkindof story?!
A darkly comedic, pulse-racing fantasy about a zombie villainess who survives the apocalypse, only to discover that the real danger isn’t the zombies outside…it’severything(andeveryone)elseinside.
Keywords: Apocalypse,Drama,Fantasy,WebNovel,Medieval,Isekai,Nobility,Aristocracy,Villainess, Apocalypse,Aristocracy,BeautifulFemaleLead,CharacterGrowth,ChildhoodFriends,ColdLove, Interests,Empire,EnemiesBecomeLovers,FemaleProtagonist,HandsomeMaleLead,Love Triangles,MistakenIdentity,Misunderstandings,SecretiveProtagonist,Survival,Teamwork, Transmigration,VillainessNobleGirls,Zombies,Zombie
The Summer Hikaru Died,Vol 1
The Apothecary Diaries,Vol 1
9798855410570 Yen On 2025-04-15 5,121
Square Enix 2024-05-14
86--EIGHTY-SIX, Vol 1 9781975303129 Yen On
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World,Vol 1
Yen On
The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside By My Fiancé and Sold to Another Kingdom,Vol 1
9798891608719 Seven seas 2025-02-04
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WHY RAELIANA ENDED UP AT THE DUKE'S MANSION
(Original Story Behind the Hit Anime Adaptation)
(Regular) LIST PRICE: 12 GBP (EBOOK) LIST PRICE: 8 GBP
THEMA CODES: FYS, FRL, XQMP, FMR, FRH
VOLUME HIGHLIGHTS
Paperback Edition: 9789347195242
Paperback comes with exclusive print-only content and a beautiful cover with spot-UV.
BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:
Format: Paperback
Genre: Romance Fantasy (Teen 13+)
Specifications: 296 pages (tentative) ; 14.8 x 21 cm (A5)
Release: Volume 1 on May 12 2026 th
Release Frequency: Once every six months (Volume 2 slated for November 2026)
Original Story: Milcha
Rights Information: Print and E-book Licensed Territories: World
E-book Edition: 9789347195624
All the content of the Regular Edition in a portable e-book format.
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY:
HARDCOVER EDITION PLANNED TO BE RELEASED WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF PAPERBACK RELEASE, INCLUDES INNER ART SPREADS AND A BEAUTIFUL COVER.
Milcha is a South Korean webnovelist best known for the romance-fantasy series Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion, with additional acclaimed works including Taming My Master Mage, and Dungeons and Crayons.
The original story behind the hit anime adaptation—Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion. Fated to be poisoned by her betrothed, Eunha Park didn’t wake up inside a novel just to die again as an unfortunate extra! Now living as Raeliana McMillan, the side characterwhosedeathwasmeanttosetthestory in motion, she takes destiny into her own hands with a daring proposal: a temporary, fake engagement with the empire’s most powerful and dangerousman—DukeNoahVolstaireWynknight, the novel’s dangerously charming yet ruthlessly calculating male lead. In exchange for keeping one of his darkest political secrets buried, the Dukeagreestoprotecther.Butlifeashis“fiancée” proves anything but simple. Behind his angelic smile lies an icy heart, and every encounter pulls her deeper into a web of courtly secrets, royal intrigue, and a dangerously shifting affection that blurs the line between deception and desire. Raeliana may have escaped one doomed engagement,onlytofindherself boundtoanother —one far more treacherous, and infinitely harder to resist. But will this cold-hearted, angel-faced demon truly save her from her fate… or rewrite it entirely?
WhyRaelianaEndedUpattheDuke’sMansion is a captivating romance-fantasy about fate, ambition, and the peril of falling for the man whowasnevermeanttobehers.
Keywords: Webcomic, Anime, Contract Marriage, Duke, Korean, Reincarnation, Isekai, Otherworld Romance, Historical Fantasy, Contract Engagement, Strong Female Lead, Protective Male Lead, Court Intrigue, Villainess Redemption, Novel World Survival, Slow Burn Romance, Duke’s Mansion, Mystery, Shoujo, Josei, Web Novel, Yandere, Possessive Male Lead, Slow burn romance.
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol 1
9781975341084 Yen press 2022-06-28 ~4,613
Villains are Destined to Die, Vol 1
9798400903557 Ize Press 2025-08-26 1,806
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! , Vol 1
I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History, Vol 1
9781638583936 Seven Seas
9798855407112 Yen On 2025-02-18 ~205
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!, Vol 13
9781718366725 J-Novel Club 2025-11-11 ~47
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THE VILLAINESS FLIPS THE SCRIPT!
(Over 90 million readers worldwide)
VOLUME HIGHLIGHTS
Regular Edition: 9789347195150
Full-colour paperback copy with two extendable pages and character spotlight sheets.
BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:
Format: All-colour paperback
Genre: Romance Fantasy Comedy Manhwa (Teen 13+)
Specifications: 312 pages (tentative), 14.8 x 21 cm (A5)
Release: Volume 1 on June 2nd 2026
Release Frequency: Once every four months (Volume 2 slated for October 2026)
Art and Story: Garine
Original Story: Ken
Rights Information: Print-only Licensed Territories: North America, UK, Oceania and Indian Subcontinent
Limited Edition: 9789347195754
Everything inclusive in the regular edition in addition to two exclusive postcards.
THE VILLAINESS FLIPS THE SCRIPT!
(Over 90 million readers worldwide)
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY:
Ken is a South Korean author known for romance fantasy stories exploring love, self-discovery, and personal growth. His works include The Villainess Flips the Script!, Marriage of Convenience, I’m Not the Final Boss’ Lover, Camellia: Mastering the Three Kingdoms as Alice, and Oh, Captain! My Captain!
BOOK SYNOPSIS:
I woke up inside my favorite novel—only not as the hero, Luca Winterwald, but as Judith, his cruel and ill-fated aunt, the first to meet a miserable end. But I refused to play that part. I vowed to change everything. To care for Luca, protect him from the cruelty of the world, and hand him safely to his kind uncle when the time came. Then, I would quietly slip out of the story, far from danger and tragedy. At least… that was the plan. When his uncle finally appeared, Luca clung to me and cried, “Don’t go!” And in that instant, I was no longer his aunt. I had somehow become his mother. “I know not your circumstances, my lady,”the Duke said gravely, “but who would dare part a mother from her child? You must come to Winterwald.”Now bound to a fate I never chose, raising the boy destined to become a vengeful hero, I find myself trapped in a story that refuses to follow its script. The villainess’s end was meant to be inevitable… But now that I’ve changed the tale, what destiny awaits me?
The sensational romantasy webcomic with over 90 million readers worldwide, also known as “I Will Change the Genre!”
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Keywords: Drama, slow burn romance, isakei, royalty, dukes, knights, stepmother, mystery, suspense, webcomic, korean webtoon, Villainess, Antagonist POV,
Script Flip, Role Reversal, Transmigration, Second Life, Strong Female Lead, Changing Fate, Noble Society, Protective Male Lead, Survival in a Novel World, Historical Fantasy Setting, Shoujo, Revenge & Redemption
Who Made Me a Princess , Vol 1 9781685796785 Seven Seas
Stepmother marchen, Vol 1
The Villainess Is a Marionette, Vol 1
9798888430019 Seven seas 2025-10-17
9798400902949 Ize press
Not-Sew-Wicked Stepmom, Vol 1 9798400900501 Yen Press
Beware the Villainess, Vol 1
9798400902277 Ize press
VOLUME HIGHLIGHTS
Regular Edition: 9789347195464
Full-colour paperback copy with two extendable pages.
BOOK
HIGHLIGHTS:
Format: All-colour paperback
Genre: Drama Fantasy Romance Shoujo Manhwa (Teen 13+)
Specifications: 340 pages (tentative) ; 14.8 x 21 cm (A5)
Release: Volume 1 on June 30 2026 th
Release Frequency: Once every 4 months (Volume 2 slated for November 2026)
Art and Story: Yuun
Original Story: Sam Woel
Rights Information: Print-only
Licensed Territories: North America, UK, Oceania and Indian Subcontinent
Limited Edition: 9789347195471
Everything inclusive in the regular edition in addition to an A5 poster.
A5 POSTER
TWO EXTENDABLE PAGES
I'M THE REAL ONE
(Over 225 million readers worldwide)
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY:
Sam Woel is a South Korean author acclaimed for his notable work, “I’m The Real One”, which follows Keira Parvis, a noblewoman executed after a false heir claims her birthright, only to be reborn with a chance to change her fate. The series is known for its engaging plot, emotional depth, and intricate character development.
BOOK SYNOPSIS:
All her life, Keira Parvis strove to be the perfect daughter—obedient, graceful, and worthy of her father’s affection. A prophecy had long foretold that the Grand Duke would have but one daughter, hailed as the empire’s savior, the sole water elementalist. And Keira believed that child was her. But everything shatters when a mysterious girl named Cosette appears, claiming to be the Grand Duke’s true daughter. Accused of deceit and branded an imposter, Keira meets a tragic end for a crime she never committed—her final moments haunted by Cosette’s cruel whisper: “You were the real one all along.”Then, Keira opens her eyes. She’s back in the past, with the truth burning in her heart. No longer living to earn affection, Keira decides to live for herself: to laugh, to love, to make friends, and to defy the cruel destiny that once destroyed her. Yet as the threads of fate begin to twist once more, can Keira truly escape the tragedy that once claimed her?
A poignant and empowering fantasy romance with over 225 million readers worldwide about a girl who refuses to let destiny —orbetrayal—definehertwice.
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Keywords: Action, slow burn romance, love triangle, saintess, demons, time rewind, magic, Body Swap, Identity Swap Villainess, Side Character Redemption, Reincarnation, Second Life, Noble Society, Hidden Identity, Mistaken Identity, Strong Female Lead, Slow Burn Romance, Protective Male Lead, Revenge & Retribution, Political Intrigue, Historical, Fantasy, Survival in a Novel World, Secret Heritage, True Identity
Father, I Don't Want This Marriage, Vol 1
The Villainess Is a Marionette, Vol 1
9780593872161 Inklore
The Villainess Turns the Hourglass, Vol 1
9798400902949 Ize press
I Tamed My Exhusband’s Mad Dog, Vol 1
9798400900808 Ize press
Ize press
Kill the Villainess, Vol 1
Ize press
THE ARCHDUKE’S ADOPTED SAINT
(Over 30 million readers worldwide)
VOLUME HIGHLIGHTS
Regular Edition: 9788198763617
Includes full-colour paperback with journal sheets, along with a creator’s vault curated by Hwang Bino consisting of two edition-exclusive side stories and character spotlight sheets with exclusive illustrations and bonus behind the sceneinsights.
Limited Edition: 9789347195051
Everythinginclusiveintheregular editioninadditiontoabookmarkof Esther.
BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:
Format: All-colour paperback
Genre: Romance Fantasy Graphic Novel (Teen 13+)
Specifications: 362 pages; 14.8 x 21 cm (A5)
Release: Volume 1 on March 24 2026 th
Release Frequency: Once every six months (Volume 2 slated for September 2026)
Art and Story: Hwang Bino
Original Story: Songiba
Rights Information: Print-only
Licensed Territories: North America, UK, Oceania and Indian Subcontinent
THE ARCHDUKE’S ADOPTED SAINT
(Over 32 million readers worldwide)
EXCLUSIVE CREATOR’S VAULT CONSISTING OF
2 SIDE STORIES AND CHARACTER SPOTLIGHTS
PREMIUM FRENCH FLAPS (BACK AND FRONT)
FOIL PRINTING ON THE FRONT AND SPINE LOGO
A BOOKMARK AS INCENTIVE FOR LIMITED EDITION
JOURNAL PAGES TO JOLT DOWN YOUR OBSERVATIONS
AUTHOR & ARTIST BIOGRAPHY:
352 PAGES OF PREMIUM PRINT
Hwang Bino is a celebrated storyteller known for blending fantasy, romance, and deep character growth in her emotionally rich narratives, best recognized for The Archduke’s Adapted Saint, where she explores themes of redemption, identity, and resilience through intricate plots, heartfelt storytelling, and immersive worlds that continue to captivate a global readership.
BOOK SYNOPSIS:
After fourteen lifetimes of betrayal and torment at the hands of her dearest friend Lavienne, Saint Dinah wants nothing more than to die. Cursed with endless reincarnation and unable to end her own life, she turns to the feared Archduke Tersia—hoping he’ll kill her. But to her surprise, he adopts her and names her Esther, placing her at the heart of the empire’s most powerful family. With her new status and knowledge of Lavienne's true nature, Esther swears to get revenge! Will Esther finally break the cycle? Or will her 15th life end just like all the rest?
Astunningfull-colorwebcomic,with over32millionreadersworldwide, nowmakingitsglobalprintdebutin English,thiseditionincludesjournal sheetstotransformeverycopyintoa personalkeepsake,alongwitha Creator’sVaultcuratedbyHwang Bino—featuringcharacterspotlight sheetswithexclusiveillustrations, behind-the-scenesnotes,andbonus insights—alongwithtwoprint-only shortstories.
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Keywords: Historical Fiction, Adoption; Found Family, Noble Society, Divine Powers, Strong Female Lead, Saintess, Magic, Slow Burn Romance, Redemption, Aristocracy, Nobility, Politics, Healing, Webcomic, Webtoon, Korean, Fate, Destiny, Hidden Strength, Female Empowerment, Unexpected Bonds, Second Chances, Miracles, Young Protagonist, Powers, Divine Power, Revenge, Betrayal, Avenge, Love, Family, Self-love, Regression, Time loop, Immortal, Isekai.
The Abandoned Empress, Vol 1
Who Made Me a Princess, Vol 1
Daughter of the Emperor, Vol 1
Not-Sew-Wicked Stepmom, Vol 1
The Perks of Being an S-Class Heroine, Vol 1
(Over 30 million readers worldwide)
VOLUME HIGHLIGHTS
Regular Edition: 9789347195402
Full-colour paperback copy with two extendable pages, bonus printonly content, and journal pages for customization.
Limited Edition: 9789347195280
Everything inclusive in the regular edition plus an exclusive pop-up card.
BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:
Format: All-colour paperback
Genre: Drama Fantasy Romance Comedy Manhwa (Teen 13+)
Specifications: 340 pages (tentative) ; 14.8 x 21 cm (A5)
Release: Volume 1 on July 14 2026 th
Release Frequency: Once every six months (Volume 2 slated for January 2027)
Art and Story: STUDIO INUS
Original Story: Cha Sohee
Rights Information: Print-only
Licensed Territories: North America, UK, Oceania and Indian Subcontinent
DARLING, WHY DON'T WE DIVORCE?
(Over 30 million readers worldwide)
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY:
Cha Sohee is a South Korean webnovelist renowned for her romance fantasy stories that feature strong heroines, reincarnation. Her most popular work is Darling, Why Don’t We Divorce? Beyond that, she has penned other notable titles such as The Princess is Evil, Corrupting the Heroine’s First Love, and Caught by the Villain.
BOOK SYNOPSIS:
When Ophelia Lizen wakes up in the middle of a rainy forest, in the body of a notorious, love-torn villainess doomed to kill her husband, she wants only one thing: a divorce! Thankfully, she’s been sent back before the murder ever happens. Unfortunately, everyone already believes she’s madly in love with the crown prince, Calian von Lizenne, and would go to any length to win his affection—even wield dark magic to curse his beloved, the already married Countess Fleur. Determined to avoid her grim fate, Ophelia decides to end her marriage quietly and disappear from the capital. But there’s one problem—her husband, Duke Sylvester Lizen, the ultimate villain, has no intention of letting her go. Caught between a husband who refuses to set her free and a crown prince who utterly despises her, Ophelia must find a way to escape… even if it means agreeing to her insufferable husband’s demand—to seduce Calian, the very man she swore to avoid.
A slow-burn romantic fantasy about a villainous couple bound by fate, torn by pride, and far too stubborn to realize they mightjustbeinlove.
Keywords: Marriage of Convenience, Divorce, Drama, Contract Marriage, Contract Divorce, Noble Society, Second Chance at Love, Strong Female Lead,
Cold Male Lead, Emotional Healing, Personal Growth, Hidden Secrets in Marriage, High Society Scandal, Historical Fantasy Romance, Romance, Revenge & Redemption
Villains Are Destined to Die, Vol 1
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, Vol 1
9798400900006 Yen press
Father, I Don't Want This Marriage, Vol 1
9781975341084 Yen press
Marriage of Convenience, Vol 1
9780593872161 Inklore
9798400903908 Ize press
Not Your Typical Reincarnation Story, Vol 1 9798400904967 Ize press
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THE EXECUTIONER OF GRENIMAL
(Regular) LIST PRICE: 10 GBP (Limited) LIST PRICE: 12 GBP (EBOOK) LIST PRICE: 6 GBP
THEMA CODES: XQD, XQG, XAML, XQH, XQM
VOLUME HIGHLIGHTS
Paperback Edition: Includes the physical print copy.
BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:
Format: Paperback
Limited Edition: All the content of the Regular Edition plus a limited Shikishi.
Genre: Action Fantasy Mystery Thriller Seinen (Teen 17+)
Specifications: 296 pages (tentative) ; 12.8 x 18.2 cm (Japanese B6)
FLAGSHIP MANHWA FLAGSHIP
Release: Volume 1 on July 28 2026 th
MANHWA
Release Frequency: Once every six months (Volume 2 slated for November 2026)
Original Story: Akisuke
Rights Information: Print and E-book Licensed Territories: World
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY:
NEVER RELEASED BEFORE ART ON SHIKISHI FOR ENGLISH RELEASE
Akisuke is a Japanese manga artist and author best known for “The Executioner of Grenimal”, a dark-fantasy series serialized on Comic Border. Akisuke has earned recognition for intense, cinematic storytelling—praised for detailed worldbuilding, visceral linework, and morally complex characters caught between vengeance, duty, and redemption. The Executioner of Grenimal stands out for its stark atmosphere, political undertones, and emotional gravity, positioning Akisuke as a compelling new voice in the Seinen and Dark Fantasy genres.
SHIKISHI
Humanity trembles before the Grenimals—grotesque creatures born from corrupted desire. Among them roam the Lycanthropes, savage beasts driven by their lust for chaos and pleasure, and the Vampires, who see humans as nothing more than cattle to be bled dry.
As the world teeters on the brink of madness, those who hunt what should not exist—the Executioners—rise to stand against the encroaching darkness. Among their ranks are Mutuki, a stoic, battle-hardened warrior, and his sharp-witted partner Yuri, as they plunge into one supernatural mystery after another—each case more twisted than the last, each unveiling horrors festering in the shadows of their crumbling world.
A dark action fantasy of mystery, survival, and vengeance begins— where the line between hunter and huntedbegintoblur.
Keywords: Action; Dark Fantasy; Vampires, Revenge, Mystery, Thriller, Psychological; Supernatural; Swordsmanship; Moral Dilemma; Tragic Past; Redemption Arc; Military Drama; Political Intrigue; Hidden Identity; Ruthless Male Lead; Strong Female Lead; Fate and Justice; War and Betrayal; Antihero Protagonist; Historical Fantasy; Graphic Storytelling; Seinen; Webcomic Adaptation
The Case Study of Vanitas, Vol. 1
Blood Blade, Vol 1
Call of the night, Vol 1
Moriarity the Patriot, Vol 1
YOU'RE WAY TOO CHEEKY, CHIGAYA-KUN!
(EBOOK) LIST PRICE: 6 GBP
VOLUME HIGHLIGHTS
Regular Edition: 9789347195068
Paperback release with Spot UV finishes on the cover
BOOK HIGHLIGHTS
Format: Paperback
Limited Edition: 9789347195389
Everything in the regular edition plus an exclusive Shikishi.
Genre: Romance School life Shoujo Manga (Teen 13+)
Specifications: 172 pages (tentative) ; 12.8 x 18.2 cm
(Japanese B6)
Release: Volume 1 on May 26 2026 th Release Frequency: Once every six months (Volume 2 slated for November 2026)
Art and Story: Mai Ando
EBOOK ISBN: 9789347195884
Rights Information: Print and E-book Licensed Territories: World
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY:
Mai Ando is a Japanese manga artist who has been producing shōjo manga for over a decade, with more than twenty-two serialized works, known for her delicate art style and emotionally rich romance stories that capture the tenderness of youth through titles such as You’re Way Too Cheeky, Chigaya-kun!, Goodbye Little Liar Mermaid, and Cats & Boys.
SHIKISHI
(Exclusive shikishi)
Keywords: Romance, School Life, Comedy, Shoujo, Romantic Comedy, High School Romance, Flirty Male Lead, Sweet Confession, Social Media Drama, Heartfelt Moments, School Crush, Unexpected Comfort, Emotional Growth, Manga Adaptation, Live-Action Film, Enemies to Lovers, Unrequited, Sports, Drama, Shoujo Manga, Japanese, Romance Manga,Sliceof Life,Shojo.
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BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Ever since the day they met, no matter how many times she tries to brush him off, Natsune somehow always ends up at the center of Chigaya’s playful aim—his words, his smiles, his relentless teasing, all reserved just for her. Every grin, every mischievous jab feels like another arrow released with precision, and the more she tries to dodge, the closer his aim seems to get. As her heart races faster with every encounter, she can’t help but wonder— could there be something more behind his teasing than just a joke?
A charming, heart-fluttering high schoolromancebetweentwoarchers— a composed senior (normally!) and her cheeky junior who just might be shootingstraightforherheart.
My love story with yamada-kun at lv999,Vol 1 9781984862693
Blue Box, Vol 1
Fall in love false angels, Vol 1
9798888773772
In the clear moonlit dusk, Vol 1 9781646514946
Chocking on love,Vol 1
(Regular) LIST PRICE: 10 GBP (Limited) LIST PRICE: 12 GBP
THEMA CODES: XQG, XQT, XQMP, XAMF
VOLUME HIGHLIGHTS
Regular Edition: Limited Edition: Everything inclusive in the regular edition plus an exclusive shikishi.
Paperback release with SPOT UV finishes on the cover page.
BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:
Format: Paperback
Genre: Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy (Teen 13+)
Specifications: 164 pages (tentative) ; 12.8 x 18.2 cm (Japanese B6)
Release: Volume 1 on June 16 2026 th
Release Frequency: Once every six months (Volume 2 slated for January 2027)
Art and Story: Monohoshi Sao Original Story: ARIZATO You Rights Information: Print and E-book Licensed Territories: World
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY:
(Exclusive Shikishi)
ARIZATO You is a Japanese author known for fantasy and action stories with humor and inventive world-building. Their notable work, MAIDes – Maid Attacks in Destiny, follows a maid who becomes humanity’s strongest through her unique collection magic. Other works include The Magician with 'Clumsy Magic' Wields Gravity Spells Like No Other and Recommending Heroine? Saint? No, I'm An All-Works Maid, showcasing dynamic characters and imaginative settings.
(EBOOK) LIST PRICE: 6 GBP
As humanity teeters on the brink of extinction in the war against demonic beasts, Orsella, a clumsy maid with zero combat experience, accidentally teleports herself to the deadliest place imaginable—the very front lines. Unarmed, untrained, and blessed with an utterly useless skill 〈 Ability to Summon What’s Been Cast Away 〉 , a magic that calls forth things people no longer need— Orsella quickly finds herself cornered by a colossal beast ready to deliver humanity’s final blow. With nowhere to run, she takes a desperate gamble and summons something… anything that can fight—only to call forth a legendary magical revolver… and a battlehungry girl with hero-class strength and absolutely zero restraint?! Turns out her “useless” power, dismissed by everyone (including herself), isn’t so useless after all. Before she knows it, this so-called weakest maid becomes humanity’s last hope—an unpredictable “hero” armed with strange magic, reckless luck, and an uncanny knack for turning disasters into victories.Now, standing between mankind and annihilation, Orsella is ready to shatter her limits and prove that the greatest weapons are often the ones the world decided it no longer needed.
A clumsy maid. An apocalyptic world. And one absurd twist of fate that changes everything—this is thestoryof apowerlessgirlwhodarestorewritethe endinanexplosivesurvival-action-fantasycomedy!
Keywords: Fantasy, Supernatural, Comedy, Romantic Comedy, Maid, Humour, Isekai, Action, Adventure, Strong Female Lead, Magic, Special Powers, Chosen One, Heroine Saves the Day, Villain, Apocalypse, Magical Beasts, War, Family, Loyalty, Josei, Manga, Lighthearted, Wholesome, Laugh out loud.
TITLES ISBN NUMBER PUBLISHER
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Vol 1
I Shall Survive Using Potions,Vol 1
9781975313500 Yen press
Skeleton Knight in Another World,Vol 1
9781718372306 Yen press
Miss Savage Fang,Vol 1
9781642750652 Seven Seas
I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time, Vol 1
9781975391546 Yen press
9781975365769 Yen press
I WOKE UP AS AN IMPRISONED VILLAINESS
VOLUME HIGHLIGHTS
Regular Edition:
Paperback release with SPOT UV finishes with
BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:
Format: Paperback
Genre: Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy
Shoujo Manhwa (Teen 16+)
Specifications: 196 pages (tentative); 12.8 x 18.2 cm (Japanese B6)
Release: Volume 1 on June 16 2026 th
Release Frequency: Once every six months (Volume 2 slated for December 2026)
Art and Story: Tachibana Hodaka
Original Story: Satsuki Mei
Rights Information: Print Only
Licensed Territories: World
Limited Edition:
Everything inclusive in the regular edition plus an exclusive shikishi.
(Exclusive shikishi)
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY:
Satsuki Mei is a Japanese author known for her romance-fantasy works, specializing in the "villainess reincarnation" genre. Her most notable work, includes “I Woke Up as an Imprisoned Villainess”, which follows Sophia Alcott, a humble apothecary who swaps bodies with the imprisoned villainess Violet Elford, as they form an unlikely alliance which in-turn sparks a chance for them to reclaim their lives.
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SHIKISHI
When Sophia Alcott, a humble herbalist and overlooked count’s daughter, opens her eyes, she finds herself trapped in the body of Violet Elford, the infamous duke’s daughter whose icy glare could freeze even the nobility in place. And to make things stranger, a single note lies before her: “Protect my body at all costs.” After a lifetime of neglect as a shabby apothecary, imprisonment in a luxurious tower almost feels like heaven to Sophia—fine meals, soft beds, and peace she’s never known. Meanwhile, the real Violet, now inhabiting Sophia’s frail body, awakens in a crumbling room and promptly turns Sophia’s quiet world (and the entire Count’s household) upside down. With terrifying power and a hidden agenda, Violet is ready to change the fate of everyone around her.Two souls. Two lives. One fateful exchange that will change everything.
In this spellbinding body-swap fantasy of magic, mystery, and revenge, a timid apothecary and a fearsome villainess discover that destiny is far more twisted— and far more intertwined—than either of them ever imagined, as an unlikely alliance sparksachancetoreclaimtheirlives.
Keywords: Villainess, Reincarnation, Isekai, Fantasy, Romance, Royal Prison, Redemption, Strong Female Lead, Magic, Noble Society, Revenge, Hidden Identity, Second Life, Betrayal, Mystery, Historical Fantasy, Time Loop, Drama, Dark Romance, Emotional Growth, Webcomic, Manhwa, Shoujo, Josei, Fantasy, Body swap, Drama, Apothecary, Royal family, Hypnotism, Second Life
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Ascendance of a Bookworm, vol 1 , part 1
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The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess, Vol 1
THE MATCHMAKER’S FIANCÉE: MY FIANCÉ WON’T LEAVE ME ALONE WHILE I’M FINDING HIM THE IDEAL BRIDE
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VOLUME HIGHLIGHTS
Regular Edition:
Paperback release with SPOT UV finishes.
BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:
Format: Paperback
Genre: Romance Fantasy Comedy (Teen 13+)
Specifications: 200 pages (tentative) ;12.8 x 18.2 cm (Japanese B6)
Release: Volume 1 on July 14 2026 th
Release Frequency: Once every six months (Volume 2 slated for February 2027)
Art and Story: AMAMIYA Satsuki
Original Story: NISHINE Hanami
Rights Information: Print and E-book
Licensed Territories: World
Limited Edition: Everything in the regular edition plus an exclusive Shikishi.
(Exclusive shikishi)
AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY:
Amamiya Satsuki is a Japanese mangaka known for creating emotionally rich romantic dramas with clever twists. She is best recognized for her work “The Matchmaker’s Fiancée: My Fiancé Won’t Leave Me Alone While I’m Finding Him the Ideal Bride”. Amamiya’s storytelling is marked by elegant art, nuanced character development, and a modern take on classic romantic tropes.
SHIKISHI
After ten long years of engagement to Gilbert Norman, heir to a ducal house, Seara Elliot, daughter of a humble viscount, finally makes up her mind—it’s time to call it off! Though her heart still belongs to Gilbert, his distant attitude toward her and the gentle smiles he offers to other women have convinced Seara that she’s not the one he wants. If setting him free means his happiness, then so be it. Rather than cling to a hopeless love, Seara decides to let him go with grace. But to her astonishment, Gilbert refuses! Completely bewildered, Seara begins to question everything: his intentions, his feelings, and the truth behind his cold facade. Determined to secure his happiness one way or another, she sets out on a mission: to find and recommend the perfect bride to take her place… even if her heart hasn’t quite caught up with the idea yet.
A spirited viscount’s daughter, a prideful duke’s heir, and a misguided engagement that simply refuses to end—a sweet, slowburn romantic comedy where love begins onlyafterthebreak-up!
Keywords: Adapted to Manga, Doting Love, Interests, Fiancee, Tsundere Male Lead, Doting Older Sibling, Caring Parents, Naive Female Protagonist, Otome Game, Reincarnated, Game World, Sister Complex, Villainess, Engagement, Broken Relationships, NTR, Netroromance, Jealously, Love, Misunderstandings.
When I Became a Commoner, They Broke Off Our Engagement!, Vol 1 9781975362430 Yen press
I Abandoned My Engagement Because My Sister is a Tragic Heroine, but Somehow I Became Entangled with a Righteous Prince, Vol 1
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Perfectly Fine on My Own, So My Fiancé Can Twist in the Wind , Vol 1
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In Another World, My Sister Stole My Name, Vol 1 9781975390921 Yen Press 2024-08-20
ISBN: 9789347195556
BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:
Format: All-colour paperback
Genre: Romance Fantasy Manhwa (Teen 13+)
Specifications: 316 pages (tentative), 14.8 x 21 cm (A5)
Release: Volume 2 on May 26 2026 th
Release Frequency: Once every four months
(Volume 3 slated for September 2026)
Art and Story: Ink. and Ein
Original Story: Sung Hyerim
Rights Information: Print-only
Licensed Territories: North America, UK, Oceania and Indian Subcontinent
VOLUME HIGHLIGHTS
Regular Edition: 9789347195556
Includes full-colour paperback with journal sheets, two extendable pages, and exclusive character spotlights with bonus insights and behind the scenes notes from artist INK.
Limited Edition: 9789347195983
Everything inclusive in the regular edition in addition to a exclusive photo card of Zedekiah Heint.
BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Cassia vowed this life would be stress-free—no wars, no politics, and definitely no chasing after her husband. But when Zester marches off to Viscount Viche’s territorial war, Cassia has no choice but to follow... But Viche’s ploys are dirtier than expected, and Cassia soon finds herself entangled in power plays, backroom deals, and a husband far too naïve for his own good. And just when she thinks she’s got the upper hand, Zester starts to act different—gentler, warmer... dangerously close to the man she once wished he could be. One misstep, and Cassia won’t just risk her hard-won peace—she might lose herself to him all over again.
With over 65 million readers worldwide, the long-awaited Volume 2 of Baroness Goes on Strike has arrived—now available to readersaroundtheworld!
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Villains are Destined to Die, Vol 2
Why Raeliana Ended Up in the Duke’s Mansion, Vol 2
Father, I Don’t Want this Marriage, Vol 2
Throne,Vol
BARONESS GOES ON STRIKE vol 2
(Over 65 million readers worldwide)
ISBN:9788198763662
BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:
Format: All-colour paperback
Genre: Romance Fantasy Manhwa (Teen 16+)
Specifications: 308 pages (tentative), A5 ;
Release: Volume 2 on April 28 2026 th
Release Frequency: Once every four months (Volume 3 slated for August 2026)
Art and Story: Song Yeseul
Original Story: Ko Eun Chae
Rights Information: Print-only
Licensed Territories: North America, UK, Oceania and Indian Subcontinent
Volume1RegularEdition
ISBN:9788198763624
Volume1LimitedEdition
ISBN:9788198763655
(Regular)LIST PRICE: 17 GBP (Limited) LIST PRICE: 19 GBP
Volume2LimitedEdition
ISBN:9789347195372
THEMA CODES: XAMD, XQR, XQM, XQT
VOLUME HIGHLIGHTS
Regular Edition: 9788198763662
Includes full-colour paperback with journal sheets to transform every copy into a personal keepsake, along with a Creator’s Vault curated by Song Yeseul—featuring an extendable territory map with accurate positioning of key territories of the empire in the storyline.
Limited Edition: 9789347195372
Includes everything from the Regular Edition, plus an exclusive photocard of Zester, as seen by Cassia before their marriage—a perfect complement to Volume 1 Limited Edition holders, featuring Cassia’s portrait as seen by Zester before their marriage.
BOOK SYNOPSIS:
Cassia vowed this life would be stress-free—no wars, no politics, and definitely no chasing after her husband. But when Zester marches off to Viscount Viche’s territorial war, Cassia has no choice but to follow... But Viche’s ploys are dirtier than expected, and
Cassia soon finds herself entangled in power plays, backroom deals, and a husband far too naïve for his own good. And just when she thinks she’s got the upper hand, Zester starts to act different—gentler, warmer... dangerously close to the man she once wished he could be. One misstep, and Cassia won’t just risk her hard-won peace—she might lose herself to him all over again.
Withover65millionreadersworldwide,thelong-awaitedVolume2of BaronessGoesonStrikehasarrived—nowavailableto readersaroundtheworld!
Baroness Goes on Strike ,Vol 1
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Under the Oak Tree,Vol 2 9780593871317 Inklore
The Villainess is a Marionette,Vol 2
9798400902963 Ize press
Marriage of Convenience,Vol 2 9798400903915 Ize press
What it Means to Be You,Vol 2
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