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AX 2025: TOKYOPOP shares new manga licenses at Anime Expo

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At one of the biggest industry events for anime and manga, Anime Expo, publisher TOKYOPOP hosted a panel to announce its new print and digital licenses for 2026. Here at The Beat, we’re excited to share the diverse and notable works coming your way in the new year, ranging from BL and GL to romance and manhua.

So, without further ado, here are TOKYOPOP’s exciting announcements coming out of Anime Expo!


In So Deep, It’s Love Already

Story & Art: Reida Soragaki

A blushing boy in a hoodie tries to hide his face on the cover of a manga.
(c) 2026 TOKYOPOP

A heartbroken fangirl meets a shy transfer student who reminds her of her favorite idol. When she uncovers his secret, her quiet high school life takes a dramatic romantic turn. 

Ayaka is in Love with Hirokoi

Story & Art: Sal Jiang

A woman in a business suit and a woman in a pink dress squatting on the floor on the cover of a GL manga. A woman in a business suit and a woman in a pink dress squatting on the floor on the cover of a GL manga.
(c) 2026 TOKYOPOP

Two office coworkers fall for each other–but each thinks their love is unrequited. This popular GL has also been adapted into a live action series adaptation in July 2024.

Walking in Your Tracks

Story & Art: Tatsumi Kifuu

Two men gaze at each other beneath the nighttime stars on the cover of a BL manga. One of the men is seated in a wheelchair, and the other is holding onto the handles of the chair. Two men gaze at each other beneath the nighttime stars on the cover of a BL manga. One of the men is seated in a wheelchair, and the other is holding onto the handles of the chair.
(c) 2026 TOKYOPOP

Kizaki Ren has driven away every caretaker–until Maki Rintarou arrives. Ren, bitter and isolated from the accident that left him paralyzed, slowly opens up to Maki’s quiet persistence and warmth. A moving BL drama to tug at readers’ heartstrings. 

The Tale of Luvelia Kingdom

Story & Art: Kioko, Shion

A redheaded woman in a fancy gown stands near a blonde prince-like character on the cover of a romance manga. A redheaded woman in a fancy gown stands near a blonde prince-like character on the cover of a romance manga.
(c) 2026 TOKYOPOP

Alois, an imperial guard and royal descendent, is ordered by the emperor to marry Elina, the former fianceé of the crown prince. A romantic tale of duty, sympathy, and learning to love. 

Bride of Ignat

Story & Art: Moyori Mori

Closeup of a redhaired young man looking wistfully at the reader on the cover of a BL manga. Closeup of a redhaired young man looking wistfully at the reader on the cover of a BL manga.
(c) 2026 TOKYOPOP

By the creator of TOUCH WITHIN THE ABYSS (also published by TOKYOPOP), Rita, a lonely boy from a poor village, is chosen as the sacrificial “Dragon’s Bride” — only to be rescued by the dragon instead. A gentle and beautiful BL romantasy that will thaw the most frozen of hearts.

Apprentice Nail Artist in Another Land

Story & Art: Marukawa

A closeup of a man with long hair and painted nails, and a woman to his right holding a feather and paint palette. Cover of manga. A closeup of a man with long hair and painted nails, and a woman to his right holding a feather and paint palette. Cover of manga.
(c) 2026 TOKYOPOP

Keiko Sahara, an office worker with a passion for cute gel nails, is suddenly transported to a magical world where nail art determines magical power. A fun and original isekai fantasy. 

I Picked Up a No-Good Useless Prince

Story & Art: Gunjo Kazuki

A woman with long blue hair carries a blonde-haired prince in her arms on the cover of a manga. A woman with long blue hair carries a blonde-haired prince in her arms on the cover of a manga.
(c) 2026 TOKYOPOP

As much fantasy romance as it is a cozy slice-of-life, this story offers a unique twist on the prince-and-commoner relationship. A cute and quirky fantasy romance about a banished spoiled prince and the inkeeper who takes it upon herself to improve him. 

In addition to these seven manga, TOKYOPOP also revealed two more exciting licenses: Honkai Impact 3rd: Second Eruption from miHoYo Comics, which will be released in full color, and She Is Still Cute Today by Chinese creator Guo Si Te.

With 2026 just around the corner, TOKYOPOP’s upcoming lineup offers something for everyone—there’s plenty to look forward to!


For more coverage on Anime Expo 2025 news, you can find it right here on the Anime Expo 2025 archive on The Beat!

Source: TOKYOPOP

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