At AnimeNYC this past weekend the North American based localisation studio and book publisher YenPress held a panel and announced a selection of new books that will be coming to readers in the near future.
A rundown of these announcements, of which were made on the companies social media profiles, can be found below:
Audiobook:
Baccano: New York, 1931. Some want money, some are chasing the secret to immortality, and others just want to have a really good time. You know what they say, though: You can’t always get what you want.
Bungo Stray Dogs: Doppo Kunikida is a straitlaced detective who’s paired up with the agency’s newest hire: the eccentric Osamu Dazai. The popular supernatural series will be available to listen to in audiobook form!
Reign of the Seven Spellblades: A fresh crop of first-years arrive at Kimberly Magic Academy, ready to take their first steps on the road to magical mastery. However, the academy hides countless dangers and dark secrets…
Light Novel:
Brunhild the Dragonslayer: Eden’s protector, the silver dragon, raised a human girl. When the dragon’s life is mercilessly snuffed out by human machinations, the girl must choose whether to stay the course of righteousness…or walk a path of vengeance.
Guillotine Bride: En route to her execution, Rinne’s blown out of the sky and winds up in front of Ryuunosuke. The young boy has no time to be shocked because the dragon girl needs him to lend her a hand—in marriage! For the sake of the world…?!
The God of Nishi-Yuigahama Station: Months after a fatal train derailment, rumors spread of a ghost who can send others back in time to the day of the terrible accident. A chance to go back, to see those dear to them, seems almost too good to be true…
Manga:
Bungo Stray Dogs Official Anthology: Featuring a luxurious list of guest authors, the first anthology of the popular supernatural series includes everything from gags to heartwarming moments in a charming collection that will leave you begging for more!
Days with My Stepsister: After his father’s remarriage, Yuuta suddenly becomes stepsiblings with his classmate Saki. Yuuta isn’t great at talking to women, but as the two settle into a shared lifestyle, could their relationship blossom into something more?
Friday at the Atelier: Tamaki’s asked by the famous painter Shunsui to become a nude model. When she accepts without hesitation, he somehow falls for her?! The love story between an oblivious girl and a handsome but extremely self-conscious artist begins!
Goblin Slayer: A Day in the Life: Multiple parties take on new challenges during their adventures. This special manga adaptation of volume 12 of the popular light novel series follows a day in the life of adventurers in the Four-Cornered World!
No Game No Life: Chapter 2 – Eastern Union: Summoned to a world where games decide everything, the prodigy gamer siblings Sora and Shiro quickly rise to the top of human society. Now they set their sights on a new prize. It’s time to challenge other races!
She Likes Gays, but Not Me: Atsushi has always hidden the fact that he’s gay. One day, he sees his classmate Sae with a BL book. Atsushi longs for a “normal” happiness with a loving wife and child, but what can he do when he’s not turned on by women?
Sword Art Online Re:Aincrad: ie in the game, and you die in real life. The only way out is clearing the massive floating castle Aincrad. The pinnacle of heroic sagas kicks off here!
The Kept Man of the Princess Knight: As Arwin challenges the dungeon, Matthew spends his days in taverns and brothels living off the money he gets from her. But the town laughingstock Matthew would do anything in service of Arwin—no matter how dirty…
Further details relating to the release of these titles will be announced at a later date, but most will become available during 2024.
