Image source: TokyopopTokyopop has revealed three new manga licenses along with several upcoming release dates for Fall and Winter 2025, falling within the fourth quarter of the year. Multiple new titles focus on Boys’ Love and romance genres.
Here are the details regarding the new licenses and release dates from the publisher:
New Manga Licenses
In the Twilight of Our Adolescence
Story and Art: Waka Hayashi
Release Date: November 11, 2025
Synopsis:
A narrative about young boys evolving into adulthood throughout their teenage years, dealing with worries, making mistakes, and gradually accepting diverse aspects of life.
Tanahashi Yusei is a well-liked student who excels academically and athletically, naturally attracting attention. Yusei admires a classmate, yet he cannot reveal this to anyone. That individual is Nakagawa, a quiet boy overlooked by his peers. The two grow closer following a significant event.
Touched by Twilight, Vol. 1
Story and Art: Yukiaki Uno
Release Date: December 2, 2025
Synopsis:
A historical Boys’ Love manga centered on a mentor and a student separated by family disputes, who reconnect years later.
About A Love Song, Vol. 1
Story and Art: Hiroko Natsuno
Release Date: December 9, 2025
Synopsis:
Band member Hoshina is passionate about music but finds it challenging to write love songs while balancing a part-time job at a convenience store. He feels drawn to his younger coworker, Seto, without expecting a relationship to unfold… until a rainy night leads to an unexpected closeness.
The next morning, Hoshina learns that Seto is a senior in high school and insists they pause their relationship until after Seto’s graduation. Seto is eager to deepen their bond and continues to chase after Hoshina, while Hoshina (awkwardly yet sincerely) tries to maintain a safe distance. During their time apart, Hoshina gets inspired to pen a song reflecting his feelings for Seto, and post-Seto’s graduation, he performs the song, facilitating a rekindling of feelings. A touching and genuine love story.
- Used Book in Good Condition
- George Trombley (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 376 Pages - 08/22/2014 (Publication Date) - Learn From Zero (Publisher)
- Ken Fukuyama, Yuki Fukuyama (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 246 Pages - 10/11/2022 (Publication Date) - Independently published (Publisher)
- Used Book in Good Condition
- Sumiko Uo (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 6 Pages - 01/01/2005 (Publication Date) - QuickStudy (Publisher)
Upcoming Releases
Monster and Ghost, Vol. 1
Story and Art: Himemiko
Release Date: October 7, 2025
A 2025 Chill Chill Award-winning series.
Synopsis:
Tsubaki Koton is a monster – a fierce troublemaker with a dark history and a fearsome reputation. No student approaches him, even after transferring to a new high school. His anti-heroic acts of benevolence only lead to chaos and swirling rumors. One evening, he’s followed home by a stranger determined to transform his life. This persistent, hauntingly attractive boy is Kabuto Yuuki, whose mesmerizing, jewel-like eyes penetrate Tsubaki’s tough façade. Yet, despite this newfound perception, Kabuto is invisible to the world. After all, Kabuto is a ghost.
My Fluffy Moody Crush
Story and Art: Nayuta Nago
Release Date: October 14, 2025
Synopsis:
In a realm where humans and demi-humans coexist, Kou is a hybrid of werewolf and vampire, managing his mother’s cafĂ©. A traumatic childhood experience makes him wary of forming attachments with humans due to fear that his vampiric tendencies could endanger them. However, his childhood friend, Itsuki, unexpectedly returns and against Kou’s wishes, becomes a coworker at the cafĂ©!
Itsuki is set on rekindling their bond, yet Kou must maintain distance to safeguard Itsuki from any potential danger… yet again. When Itsuki urges Kou to use him for “practice” in blood-sucking, Kou reluctantly consents, only to realize his evolving emotions for Itsuki — and Itsuki’s budding feelings for Kou — may lead to a completely different type of craving…
My New Wife’s Fake Smile, Vol. 1
Story and Art: Kengo Matsumoto
Release Date: October 21, 2025
Synopsis:
They have been married for a month, yet Soijiro’s new spouse, Chiyo, has kept a façade of a fake smile every single day. She shares and conveys little, leaving the anxious samurai to ponder whether she’s unsatisfied with their arranged union. Ever the flawless and dutiful wife, Chiyo appears far too exquisite for him — a mere second son — prompting him to vow to become the husband worthy of her. Unbeknownst to him, however, the infatuated Chiyo is desperately trying to suppress her intense attraction to him for the sake of propriety.
How could she not adore a dashing husband who cherishes and protects her wholeheartedly?
I’ll Never Fall in Love With Amano!, Vol. 1
Story and Art: Haruna Harumaki
Release Date: October 28, 2025
Synopsis:
Takahide and Amano hold the titles of top students at their institution – much to Takahide’s annoyance. Regardless of her efforts, she consistently finds herself overshadowed by the effortlessly brilliant and maddeningly distant Amano. When a brief confrontation leads Amano to incorrectly assume that Takahide has feelings for him, situations take an unforeseen twist. His curiosity morphs into affection, and all of a sudden, Takahide views a new perspective: if she plays her cards right, perhaps she can emerge victorious. However, even the most meticulous plans can’t predict the complexities of love…
Source: press release
