NEW YORK, NY (4/27/23) – Yen Press, LLC announced the acquisition of five new titles, including one manga (I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time)and two novels (If the Villainess and Villain Met and Fell in Love; A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans).
Along with these three titles, Yen Press announced the print publication of the light novel and manga adaptation of Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire under its JNC imprint.
I May Be a Guild Receptionist, but I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time
Story by Mato Kousaka
Art by Suzu Yuuki
Alina Clover signed up to be a receptionist for the Adventurers Guild thinking it would be her ticket to the good life. Unfortunately, her dream gig turns into an overtime nightmare whenever adventurers get stuck clearing a dungeon. To save herself from paperwork, Alina takes to beating down monsters herself to solve the problem! Now she just needs to keep her activities a secret…
Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire
Story by Hayaken
Novel Illustration by Nagu
Manga Art by Moto Kuromura
Character Design by Nagu
Hero-King Inglis's last wish is to live again as a warrior. But when he awakens, he realizes he's been reborn as a girl to a noble family! When she's rejected from the knighthood, she sets out to be the most extraordinary squire there ever was.
If the Villainess and Villain Met and Fell in Love
Story by Don Haruna
Illustration by Chiru Ukai
The awkward yet heartwarming love story of a scorned, incompetent villainess and an unapproachable, genius villain.
Despite her noble status, Brigitte contracts with the weakest type of spirit—and on that very same day, the prince publicly breaks off their engagement. No one shows much sympathy toward the once haughty young lady—except for the duke's son, Yuri, who attends the same magic academy. Yuri is feared for his incredible abilities and icy personality, but with him on her side, her fortunes might change…
A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans
By Kurusu Natsume
I'm Rei Hitoma, a self-professed misanthrope, thanks to some past trauma. Just when I thought my new teaching job in the mountains would provide a chill, rejuvenating environment, it turns out that this school is actually for demi-humans who want to become full-fledged human beings! There's a mermaid, a werewolf, a rabbit, and a bird…all of whom are now my charges. It's my duty to teach them about humankind—and maybe in the process, I'll learn a few things myself. This isn't an alternate world or a case of reincarnation. It's just the story of a teacher at a somewhat peculiar school, and his students who are striving to become human.
The on-sale date for the Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire manga will be announced at a later date, but all other titles are scheduled for an October 2023 release.
About Yen Press, LLC
Yen Press, LLC is a joint venture between Kadokawa Corporation and Hachette Book Group. Founded in 2006, Yen Press has quickly risen to become one of the largest and most prolific publishers of manga and original graphic novels in the North American marketplace and a driving force in the introduction of light novels and Japanese literature to new readers through its Yen On and Yen Audio imprints. For more information, visit www.yenpress.com.
