Tokyopop announced on its Twitter/X account that it has licensed 15 new manga series. The release dates for each title have not been confirmed, but the company lists them as “coming soon.”
These new licenses come after Tokyopop’s Spring 2025 release announcements for three Boys’ Love titles and five romance/fantasy manga series earlier this week.
Here are the details for the latest manga licenses:
The Unwanted Bride Loves the Crown Prince With All Her Heart
Original Story: Maya Koike
Original Illustrations: Sua Tsumugi
Manga Art: Kanatsu Karasuma
Synopsis:
When her country of Lidea loses the war, Princess Tinalia must wed the enemy prince, Keith. The arrangement isn’t as dire as it sounds, though: after all, Tinalia has been in love with Keith for years!
Unfortunately for her, Keith doesn’t remember they already know each other. The circumstances of their first meeting were unfortunate, as their countries were at war, and Lidea committed too many atrocities against his people to forgive. Thus, Tinalia finds herself the hated bride of the crown prince, treated coldly and scornfully by everyone around her… even though she continues to love him with all her heart.
Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim
Manga Art: Sora Goto
Original Story: Touko Amekawa
Synopsis:
A Yakuza Heiress Becomes the Top-Ranked Villain’s Romantic Target!
Sanctify: Lost Paradise
Story and Art: Godsstation
The spinoff bonus volume of the supernatural boys love series Sanctify.
Synopsis:
In this world, there is good and evil… and one cannot exist without the other.
Thirty-three year old Lance Hunter has no memory of his past lives, but the scars of his former selves remain etched in his skin. As the only remaining Exorcist in London, Lance is hired to investigate a series of gruesome murders connected to a sinister cult. Accompanied by Gil, a mysterious policeman, Lance uses his spiritual powers to unravel the tangled truth of this case, unaware of the dark, sinister corners into which his new partner’s twisted desires may lead.
Cute but Not Cute
Story and Art: Senmu Sakishita
Synopsis:
Keiichi Hozumi (30) is a perfect man who has been blessed with everything. The company he started is going well, his private life is very fulfilling, and everything in life is as he pleases. Except for one thing: he is extremely lonely…
The Desert Butterfly Yearns to Be Caught
Story and Art: Senmu Sakishita
Synopsis:
Seto, the young head of a desert country, was restless and dissatisfied. Even when he wanted to enjoy a night out, his personal bodyguard Kyle was too controlling. And yet, even when he provoked him, he wouldn’t even lay a finger on him…
—You like me, so why won’t you make a move…!?
It’s been over a decade since Seto bought Kyle, who was a slave, and they became master and servant.
Although he couldn’t hide his obsession, Kyle never let up on his servant appearance, so Seto grew impatient and said, “What’s the big deal about being held by a man?” and Kyle finally changed…!
“If anyone’s fine, then I’m fine with it being me, right?”
Seto had no way to resist the unknown pleasure he was taught…!? A love story of master and servant who can’t be honest with each other!
Eternal Covenant
Story and Art: Haegi
Synopsis:
Ian Gloucester has always believed he was cursed to live as a destructive monster. He carried out his days in faithful servitude to the savior who plucked him from the depths of hell, Cardinal Brixton. But, one day, a mysterious man named Soleite Winkler tells him that this power is actually… magic. As a result, Ian begins to question everything he’s ever known. The two reluctantly form an alliance to expose the corruption that lies within the Kingdom. Despite his loyalty to the strict and religious Cardinal, Ian is drawn to Sol and slowly begins to fall for him.
Do You Really Want Only a Meal?
Story and Art: Yasu Tadano
Synopsis:
Masamune Hanazawa is exhausted from work. Hoping to eat something other than convenience store food, he rings up a housekeeping service. Natsuki Mikoshiba, a college student working part-time, is sent to cook for him. Natsuki’s reserved nature put off Masamune at first, but he’s just happy to be served a warm home-cooked meal. But then Natsuki suddenly confesses to Masamune, saying it was “love at first sight”…!
You Can’t Live All on Your Own!
Story and Art: Mizoko Tsuno
Synopsis:
What is considered “normal” for a 30 year old? Should she be married, have a career, live independently…?
Shuko Maeda, 28, is a single office worker who lives in a shared house with her three friends. One of them is Eika Matsuki, a career woman whose life revolves around work. Then, there’s Misaki Kawaseda, a musician, singer and hopeless romantic. Finally: Shio Momoyama, who works freelance and is laid back in her professional and personal life. Together, they navigate the stresses and joys of daily life as women approaching 30, in a society that has certain expectations for them, while they all try to find their own unique way to thrive!
I’ll Never Fall in Love With Amano!
Story and Art: Haruna Harumaki
Synopsis:
Amano is a genius who sits at the top of his class in sports and in grades without even trying. Because of him, the smart, hardworking girl Takahide always found herself in second place despite her best efforts. If only she could find a weakness in Amano somehow…! But when she kept glancing at Amano with that thought in mind, Amano misunderstood and thought that she liked him. So he suddenly confessed to her…? Can she beat him at “love”? A school love comedy between a genius boy and a bright girl!
Boyfriend, Sometimes Girlfriend
Story and Art: Musawo
Synopsis:
Akizuki Hotaka, a high school student who has just turned 17, meets and falls in love with the school’s madonna, Shishizaki Chisato. Hotaka was prepared to have his heart broken, but Chisato agreed to become lovers. However, Chisato has a secret that Hotaka can’t imagine. Love changes “everything” for a boy.
My New Wife’s Fake Smile
Story and Art: Kengo Matsumoto
Synopsis:
A samurai is worried about the fact that his wife always seems to wear a forced smile whenever she’s with him. He’s worried she’s unhappy in their match, but little does he know she’s just desperately trying to keep her wild passion for him in check for propriety’s sake.
Imitation Play
Story and Art: Ann Homare
Synopsis:
Bar manager Nagisa has been in one-sided love with his coworker, Haruma, for two years… so when Haruma breaks up with his girlfriend, Nagisa assumes he doesn’t stand a chance. And since he can’t be with the one he loves, anyone else will do for the night.
When Haruma stops Nagisa going home with his hookup, Nagisa suggests they go home together instead… the last thing he expects is for Haruma to agree.
I Can’t Get Through the Night Alone
Story and Art: Yoh Matsumoto
Synopsis:
Japan, 1950s. Seishiro is unable to sleep alone at night due to the trauma of the war, and lives a dull life.
One day, he meets Jim, a kind American soldier stationed in Japan. Jim falls in love with Seishiro at first sight. This could be the perfect chance to change his life… Their relationship started out of calculation, but as they sleep in each other’s sweet embrace, Seishiro’s heart gradually melts. However, he cannot imagine a future where they live together…
Sweet or Bitter Love
Story and Art: Kon-Ro
Synopsis:
I don’t think that our love might be reciprocated. I’m happy with a lifelong fruitless one-sided love.
— Or so I thought, but then Odajima showed up at the matchmaking venue…!? And for some reason, he seems to be positively considering marrying me.
Wait! Aren’t we living in different worlds?! Because I’m gloomy and servile, and you’re cool, kind, and popular…? And so we’re… getting married!?!? A see-saw game of obsessive love between a super-obsessive top and an unconsciously loved and servile bottom!
My Adorable Betrothed
Story and Art: Dokueki
Synopsis:
Leo, the son of a wealthy family, is the silent and shy adopted brother of the cool and regal Sui. When they were born, their parents predicted they would be wed, and after Leo’s parents died he joined the family officially, but his relationship to Sui changed forever.
Living in the family home, the two spend their days having sex whenever and wherever they can. At Sui’s parents urging that they get married, the two are forced to consider whether their commitment to each other is beyond physical.
Source: Tokyopop Official Twitter
