Summary
Yen Presscontinues to announce new acquisitions every few months, with many of their recent properties being the talk of the manga world, such as the massive anime successesOshi no KoorDungeon Meshi. On June 01, 2025, another slate of announcements, broken up into five-minute intervals, resulted in Yen Press creating a pop-up event prompting engagement with its fans regarding new incoming manga, and light novels.
One of the most exciting prospects of Yen Press' June 2024 announcements is that of a new series, but fans of existing properties get gratifying moments as well, such as with audiobooks and art books.This results in an accessible and widespread array of announcementsfor various discerning audiences.
10Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring
Manga Adaptation of Popular Series from Violet Evergarden’s Creator
Originally a light novel,Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Springwill come to North America as a manga as confirmed by Yen Press' June 2024 announcements. It’s the story of Hinagiku and Sakura, who usher in the first spring in ten years in the island country of Yamato.The manga has been around since 2022, but now English language readers can enjoy it locally thanks to Yen Press, much likeother recently announced manga adaptations from light novels likeBlade & Bastard.
9April Showers Bring May Flowers
Hana Tabata Becomes a Shojo Protagonist Without Expecting it
Believing herself to be doomed to unpopularity, Hana Tabata unsuspectingly catches the eye of her handsome classmate, Yousuke Ueno. Despite her hangups and assumptions about her appearance, her life begins to change as the pair become closer,with her life becoming like that of a shojo manga protagonist.April Showers Bring May Flowerspromises to be a heartwarming and charming series originally from the Young Ace seinen publication.
8Dracula’s on the Night Shift
New Vampire Manga from Yen Press
Yura Toraki is just a vampire trying to get by, while integrating into human society. Naturally, inDracula’s on the Night Shift,the titular vampire must work at his convenience storein the late hours in Ikebukuro, but his existence won’t always be peaceful. His daily life causes him to cross paths with Iris, a woman who turns out to be a vampire exterminator, before being shocked by the revelation that they will soon share an apartment.
7The Teen Exorcist
A Heian Period Supernatural Adventure
Manga series have had a long history with stories or characters from the Heian period, includingFujiwara no Sai fromHikaru no Go. However,The Teen Exorcistfeatures Masahiro,a Royal Diviner carrying on his family tradition, aiming to surpass previous generations. Masahiro soon detects a threat to the princess of his kingdom, leading him to rise to the occasion while training with his spiritual companion, Mokkun, to eventually surpass his grandfather.
6Praise Me When I’m a Good Boy
New BL Manga Features a Teacher with a Secret
Watanabe-sensei is a typical school teacher, yet he has some closely guarded secrets, namely that he is a sub whose fiancé left him. Craving a dominant partner in his life,Watanabe soon finds his match in a former student, Izumi, who is looking for a place to stay, prompting a mutually beneficial relationship. However, this BL story creates tension where Watanabe must balance his life and desires as he finds the approval and praise he craves as a sub inPraise Me When I’m a Good Boy.
5[Oshi no Ko] 1st Illustration Collection: Glare x Sparkle
Mengo Yokoyari Gets a Gorgeous Art Book
Oshi no Kois such an undeniable success that it stole hearts, views, and music charts in Spring 2023. However, Aka Akasaka is often praised for the series' writing, without as many proper dues paid to Mengo Yokoyari’s wonderful art.This collection will appeal to anyOshi no Kofanwishing to see everything from artwork posted to social media to character design drafts in a 130-page art book announced by Yen Press.
4In a World of Lies, I Fell Into an Unforgettable Love
New Light Novel from Even if This Love Disappears Tonight Author
Yen Press' Yen On imprint also gets some time to shine in the June 2024 announcements, with this latest romantic drama sure to tug on the heartstrings. Makoto Tsukishima learns he only has twelve months to live and initially gives up on confessing his feelings to the girl he likes until the two grow close. As the book describes,“a story of hope connecting past and future"ensues as Makoto plans to spare her the truth.
3Candy: Shou Harusono Art Collection
The Creator of Sasaki and Miyano Gets the Spotlight
Many BL fans had their gateway throughSasaki and Miyano, so the prospect ofits creator Shou Harusono getting a collectible art bookcomplete with illustrations, sketches, bonus manga, and an interview is immediately enticing. However, those who crave more drama and tension than what’s found in the relatively lightSasaki and Miyanowill see other work from Harusono’s portfolio includingHirano and Kagiura.
2Mono
Newly Localized Manga from the Creator of Laid-Back Camp
Readers who are familiar with series creator Afro! will know thatmonois a major acquisition for Yen Press, as announced in June 2024.Monohas an anime adaptation coming, announced in March 2024, so this is the perfect time for readers to familiarize themselves with the first volume of this comedy manga and beyond. The series features the conjoining of the photo and cinema clubs to create the Cinephoto Club, journeying to capture Japan’s sights and cuisine in this amusing new adventure.
1The War of Greedy Witches
The Joan of Arc Isekai Manga Fans Didn’t Know They Needed
While Isekai series have continuously captivated the attention of fans and crossed over even into Western franchises, an Isekai based on historical figures is an enticing premise,especially with how hot the genre is lately. Jeanne D’Arc, also known as Joan of Arc, is transported to another world during her execution’s final moments, meeting thirty-one other women in history branded as witches.This creates Walpurgisnacht, a tournament likeRecord of Ragnarokwhere its competitors compete to fulfill their wishes inThe War of Greedy Witches.
Yen Press concluded its announcements by giving a loose “later this year” release date window. The acquisitions mentioned span manga, light novels, and art books. While some announcements are more anticipated than others due to prevailing and popular series featured, others are enticing due to their new premises, prospects for anime adaptations, or prestige attached to their authors' previous work. Everybody watching these announcements will likely get something appealing to their interests, so it’s always a great idea to check for future announcements fromYen Press.
