Yen Press, LLC continues to captivate readers with its latest acquisitions, announcing a diverse lineup of twenty-one new titles slated for release in July 2025. Ranging from highly anticipated light novels to fresh manga adaptations, this collection promises an exciting mix of fantasy, romance, adventure, and supernatural tales.
Among the standout acquisitions, Yen Press’s middle-grade imprint, JY for Kids, makes history with its first-ever picture book, “Memen & Mori”, by award-winning children’s book author Shinsuke Yoshitake. Known for his witty and heartfelt storytelling, Yoshitake presents an endearing tale about two siblings—Memen, the calm and collected elder sister, and Mori, the inquisitive younger brother—who navigate life’s biggest questions together. Through humorous and touching moments, the book imparts wisdom in the most delightful ways, making complex concepts accessible to young readers.
Yoshitake has garnered critical acclaim for his previous works, including “There Must Be More Than That!”, named a New York Times Notable Children’s Book of the Year in 2020, and “The Boring Book”, which earned a spot in The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books list in 2019. Priced at $20.00 USD / $26.00 CAN, “Memen & Mori” is poised to be another celebrated addition to his portfolio.
Meanwhile, Yen Press’s summer slate features six new light novels, including “Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Collector’s Edition”, a deluxe re-release of the beloved fantasy series; “[Oshi No Ko] Spica of the First Star”, a companion novel to the hit manga; and “Sword of Stallion, Vol. 1”, an exciting new adventure by Gakuto Mikumo.
On the manga front, fans can look forward to fourteen fresh titles, such as “Delicious in Dungeon World Guide: The Adventurer’s Bible, Complete Edition”, “Lycoris Recoil Official Comic Anthology: React”, “Guillotine Bride”, and “A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans”. The summer selection also introduces “Super String: Marco Polo’s Travel to the Multiverse”, a thrilling cross-dimensional epic illustrated by BOICHI.
With its broad array of new acquisitions and the milestone addition of its first picture book, Yen Press continues to expand its influence across genres and age groups. Whether through whimsical children’s tales or gripping fantasy adventures, the publisher’s summer releases promise something for every reader.
