Yen Press have taken to social media to announce a selection of new manga, light novel and audiobook titles that they plan to release in the near future. Highlights include Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian, Sword Art Online Unital Ring and The Girl Who Wants to Be a Hero and the Girl Who Ought to Be a Hero.
A round-up of the titles announced can be found below:
Manga:
Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian: Alya is the half-Russian beauty that sits next to Masachika in class, reprimanding his slacking manner. But little does he know that her mutterings in Russian are actually flirtatious comments…But Masachika does understand her?!
Convenient Semi-Friend: When she entered her new dorm room, the last thing Suuna expected was to find her roommate feeling up another girl! But when Suuna finds out that Ruka needs a “friends with benefits,” Suuna proposes they form a “(semi) friends with benefits” contract…?
Dara-san of Reiwa: Two young siblings wander into a dark world where they do not belong, and a long, horrid shadow rears up to meet them…Anyway, so that’s how we met Dara-san! She might look kinda scary, but just wait until you get to know her!
Lord of Mysteries: Through the storm of steam and machinery, who can achieve the extraordinary? In the mist of history and darkness, who whispers to me? When I woke up from the haze of mystery, I found myself in a world of guns, cannons, giant ships, airships, difference engines; potions, divination, curses, hanged men, and sealed artifacts. But the light still shines between it all, and the mystery is never more than two steps away. This is the legend of the Fool.
I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class: Maki Maehara has no expectations of friends for this new school year—until an unexpected run-in at the video store with the “second prettiest girl in class,” Umi Asanagi! And they actually have a lot in common?
Isekai Samurai: In the final years of the Sengoku period, Ginko, the strongest swordswoman of the era, has yet to find an opponent strong enough to satisfy her thirst for a fight to the death. Just as she loses hope for finding a worthy opponent, she gets transported to another world and faces…a dragon?!
Sword Art Online Unital Ring: Kirito is a survivor of SAO, who now spends his time playing the new VRMMORPG Alfheim Online with his old SAO friends, Asuna and Alice. But Kirito soon finds himself caught up in a mysterious game he never expected…
The Heroic Tale of the Villainous Prince: As the only royal with black hair and eyes, Alfred is the literal black sheep of his family. But when sees his brother, the crown prince, breaking off his engagement to his fiancée, Charlotte, Alfred puts himself in harm’s way instead. With that, everything is resolved…or is it?
The Hitman Stans: Meet “the Killing Machine” Owaru Endou: the cold-blooded and strongest hitman of a massive underworld organization who has decided to retire out of the blue. His reason? To stan his favorite underground idol with his head held high!
Light Novel:
Secrets of the Silent Witch -another-: Before he became a Sage, Louis was a rough and rowdy scholarship student at Minerva’s Mage Training Institution. Learn all about the notorious deeds of the Barrier Mage’s youth in this two-part prequel to Secrets of the Silent Witch!
The Girl Who Wants to Be a Hero and the Girl Who Ought to Be a Hero: Ruchika, a reckless demon girl, travels to the city in the hopes of joining the Hero Institute. There, she meets Leonie, the serious daughter of the Hero. Liking her instantly, Ruchika proposes—right in the middle of their entrance exam!
This Is the Wizard’s Secret Weapon: Master swordsman Rix finally gives in to his deep-seated dislike for warfare. So he fakes his own death to go into retirement! He doesn’t want to be the strongest–all he wants is to live a peaceful and enjoyable life!
Who Killed the Hero?: In the years of peace four years after the defeat of the Demon King, the kingdom undertakes the task of compiling the great deeds of the fallen Hero. Yet in between tales of the Hero’s past, the truth about his death slowly comes to light…Who killed the Hero? The Demon Lord? …Or his comrades?
Audio Book:
The Eminence in Shadow: Even in his past life, Cid’s dream wasn’t to become a protagonist or a final boss. He’d rather lie low as a minor character until it’s prime time to reveal he’s a mastermind…or at least, do the next best thing—pretend to be one!
Digital:
SAILOR ZOMBIE: Two months after the beginning of the zombie apocalypse, Maiko takes refuge at Fujimi Girls’ High School. But when the zombie hordes converge, how will Maiko and her friends fight back?! In this tale of horror, heroes don’t wear capes…but sailor suits!
All of the titles listed above are expected to be released in the near future and we suspect that pre-orders will become available at retailers in the coming weeks. In the meantime further details can be found on the YenPress Website.
