Yen Press announced on Friday during its panel at this year’s Anime North that it has acquired licenses for seven manga titles and two light‑novel series slated for release in December 2026 and the winter of 2027.
Title: Wistoria: Wand and Sword (light novel)
Creators: Fujino Ōmori (story), Yūnagi (illustrations)
Synopsis: Will and his childhood friend Elfaria enroll at Regarden Magical Academy, each facing personal hurdles. Elfaria quickly proves her magical talent and is recruited by the Tower, the elite core of magical society. Will, convinced he lacks any skill, spirals into despair… until he forges a sword. In a world dominated by wands, he becomes the lone wielder of a blade.
A prequel written by the original author of the hit manga series.
Title: Honey Lemon Soda (light novel)
Creators: Anju Goshirakawa (original story), Mayu Murata (illustrations)
Synopsis: After years of bullying, honor‑student Uka Ishimori locks away her emotions. Just before her high‑school entrance exams, a boy with lemon‑yellow hair encourages her, prompting a drastic change. She abandons her original school plans and enrolls in the same school as the boy, hoping his support will finally bring color and joy to her life.
Title: Snowmelt and Agapanthus (manga)
Creator: Nauchi
Synopsis: Natsuki is the perfect student‑athlete with a legion of admirers, yet she feels something is missing. The arrival of transfer student Shun, whose blunt honesty treats her as an equal, turns her world upside down. As their bond deepens, Natsuki begins to question what she truly wants.
Title: Witch and Cat (manga)
Creator: Yodaka Kuroi
Synopsis: Sudou appears to be an ordinary deliveryman, but he actually works for a shadowy underground courier service. When he bonds with his aloof neighbor Uno, they end up sleeping together, and Sudou finds himself falling for someone he never thought he’d care about. After rescuing Uno from a street fight, Sudou discovers Uno’s hidden supernatural secret, a revelation that will forever alter his life.
Title: Sinful Is the Angel Who Loves (manga)
Creator: Yukari Sakai
Synopsis: In a world where angels walk among humans, Misora Shiratori, a lonely high‑school girl, dreams of earning the divine halo reserved for exceptional angels. She lives earnestly and, alongside classmate Kanade Agoshi, joins the student council. However, the council isn’t a sanctuary of virtue—it’s a den of twisted desires, known as the Council of Deadly Sins.
Title: Shigahime (manga)
Creator: Hirohisa Satō
Synopsis: Soichi Tachibana endures relentless bullying, a chaotic home, and a sense of nowhere to belong. His only solace is leading other kids, night after night, to a mysterious woman’s house—an experience known only to those who return.
Title: Studio Cabana (manga)
Creator: Uma Agri
Synopsis: Honesty‑obsessed high‑schooler Yukari Maki clashes with delinquent classmate Yusuke Kusaka, believing they have nothing in common. Her strict attitude earns her a reputation as a “chaperone,” while Yusuke’s disdain grows. When rumors about Yusuke surface, Yukari follows him home and discovers his secret life at a music studio, revealing a side she never imagined.
Title: Gusts and Beats (manga)
Creator: Karuho Shiina
Synopsis: First‑year student Nike visits classmate Nemo’s house to deliver his overdue homework. Nike has been able to see spirits all her life, but Nemo’s home is overrun with an unusually large number of enthusiastic ghosts, turning a simple delivery into a supernatural adventure.
Title: Twilight Vessel‑Gods (manga)
Creator: Shin Yamamoto
Synopsis: In a realm where swords clash with demons, samurai Hana loses all will to live. During a battle, he encounters Amanogawa Josui, a vessel‑god who controls water. With nothing left to fight for, Hana forms a pact with the deity, embarking on a journey that could reshape his destiny.
Source: Email correspondence
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