Tokyopop has introduced its upcoming manga and lightweight novel releases all through Summer season 2025 and persevering with into September. The new releases embody a number of romance and Boys’ Love manga titles for the corporate’s LoveLove imprint.
A few of the new releases embody beforehand introduced titles corresponding to Cute however Not Cute on July 15, 2025 and Reincarnated in a Mafia Courting Sim quantity one on August 12, 2025. Another licensed titles now have up to date launch dates and entrance covers.
Listed below are the small print for Tokyopop’s Summer season 2025 releases:
Candy or Bitter Love (One-Shot)
Story and Artwork: Conro
Launch Date: June 10, 2025
Synopsis:
In an age when same-sex marriage is the norm… Gloomy workplace employee Ichigi has completely given up on marriage. In any case, marriage isn’t the important thing to happiness! Ichigi is completely completely satisfied to be on his personal! Apart from, it’s not like his long-unrequited crush on his colleague, Odajima, goes wherever… That’s, till Ichigi braves a blind date solely to search out himself face-to-face with Mr. Good! Stranger nonetheless, Odajima appears passionate about partnering up with Ichigi, and makes a stunning proposition: “Why don’t we strive dwelling collectively for only one 12 months?”
How is Ichigi supposed to maintain his emotions for Odajima hidden for a complete 12 months?! Plus, there’s no manner Odajima might be severe about marrying somebody like him… is there?
My Lovable Betrothed (One-Shot)
Story and Artwork: Dokueki
Launch Date: June 17, 2025
Synopsis:
Leo, the son of a rich household, is the silent and shy adopted brother of the cool and regal Sui. Once they have been born, their dad and mom predicted they might be wed, and after Leo’s dad and mom died, he joined the household formally, however his relationship to Sui modified ceaselessly.
Leo and Sui have been “engaged” since their dad and mom launched them in childhood… however within the years that adopted, they have been barely even mates. That’s, till a lot later, when Leo’s dad and mom handed away and he was adopted into Sui’s household. Because the “brothers” grew nearer in maturity, they might now not resist their attraction to one another… and but, they continue to be unwed.
Ignoring the strain from Sui’s dad and mom to tie the knot, the 2 dwell collectively in blissful sin. Regardless of Leo’s encouragement, Sui resists the urgency of marriage, hoping to maintain his lovely betrothed all to himself just a bit longer..
Wails of the Certain: Return, Quantity 1
Story and Artwork: Keri Kusabi
Launch Date: June 3, 2025
Synopsis:
Alpha Keisuke Takaba and his Omega Mate, Miyabi Karasuma, are lastly dwelling and dealing collectively in blissful concord–regardless of Karasuma being Takaba’s boss! However when Takaba is transferred to a brand new division, their excellent world is as soon as once more turned the other way up. Will Takaba show his value within the leisure world and discover the arrogance to work facet by facet along with his Mate? Or will the proximity to a brand new alpha acquaintance spoil every little thing when Takaba’s possessive instincts kick in like by no means earlier than?
My Lovely Man: Interlude (Mild Novel)
Story: Yuu Nagira
Illustrations: Rikako Kasai
Launch Date: July 1, 2025
Synopsis:
Kazunari Hira just isn’t what you’d name common. In truth, he’s principally on the bottom rung of the social ladder, due largely to his stutter that tends to flare up when he’s anxious. After which there’s him: Sou Kiyoi, chief of the pack and probably the most stunning man Hira has ever seen. When Hira is made the favored group’s gofer, he realizes that he doesn’t thoughts his low place a lot when the orders are coming from Kiyoi’s lips. In truth, Hira treasures each order Kiyoi provides him and each little bit of change he’s handed to run errands. Might he be… in love?
You Can’t Reside All on Your Personal, Quantity 1
Story and Artwork: Mizoko Tsuno
Launch Date: July 8, 2025
Synopsis:
What is taken into account “regular” for a 30-year-old? Ought to she be married, have a profession, dwell independently…? Shuuko, Eika, Misaki, and Shio are roommates and mates making their manner within the busy world of Tokyo, Japan!
Although they share an house and a friendship, every faces her personal distinctive issues. Shuuko is feeling the strain of these round her getting married and has no thought whether or not she’ll really be completely satisfied on her personal for the remainder of her life. Eika, a hardworking profession lady, needs to show herself to the judgmental males in her workplace. Romantic and idealistic Misaki is spurred into motion when it seems her “boyfriend” of two years didn’t know she thought they have been relationship. Nurturing and good-spirited Shio struggles to set a piece–life steadiness whereas paying her many payments. Be part of these 4 roommates as they navigate the largest query of their late twenties: What does happiness actually imply?
The Desert Butterfly Yearns To Be Caught (One-Shot)
Story and Artwork: Kaede Yunami
Launch date: July 15, 2025
Synopsis:
As lord of a thriving desert nation, Seth is chargeable for the prosperity and safety of his individuals… even when meaning often placing himself in danger. Fortuitously, Seth’s bodyguard, Kyle, is able to yank his grasp out of hurt’s manner… whether or not Seth likes it or not.
Within the decade since Seth purchased him out of servitude, Kyle has develop into a dogged, devoted (obsessive, overbearing) bodyguard, keen to sacrifice every little thing for the security of his grasp. Seth, nonetheless, resents feeling caged by Kyle’s fixed controlling consideration… When Kyle lastly crosses the road, will or not it’s sufficient to seize his grasp’s coronary heart…?
The Stranger within the Hoarding Home (One-Shot)
Story and Artwork: Joe Aruku
Launch Date: August 12, 2025
Synopsis:
Burnt out by his job, Kamakura has shut himself away in his residence and let the rubbish pile up round him. At some point, when a pleasant neighbor units foot inside, time which had come to a cease for Kamakura begins to tick ahead once more, in a narrative of affection and rehabilitation after trauma.
Star and Hedgehog (One-Shot)
Story and Artwork: Nayuta Nago
Launch Date: August 19, 2025
Synopsis:
An enthralling sunshine/grumpy romance between a bubbly college scholar returning residence for the summer time and the grouchy, edgy gardener working there quickly.
Do You Actually Need Solely a Meal?, Quantity 1
Story and Artwork: Yasu Tadano
Launch Date: September 2, 2025
Synopsis:
Masamune Hanazawa is exhausted from work. Hoping to eat one thing aside from comfort retailer meals, he rings up a housekeeping service. Natsuki Mikoshiba, a university scholar working part-time, is shipped to cook dinner for him. Natsuki’s reserved nature postpone Masamune at first, however he’s simply completely satisfied to be served a heat home-cooked meal. However then Natsuki all of a sudden confesses to Masamune, saying it was “love at first sight”…!
Actual-Time Fever (One-Shot)
Story and Artwork: Taberu Kasumi
Launch Date: September 9, 2025
Synopsis:
Shy school scholar Shizuka moonlights as “Shiro” on-line, broadcasting erotic content material to his followers. One evening, he forgets to finish his stream and by accident masturbates to an viewers of 1: Kurosaki, his classmate and Mr. Fashionable! Now that Kurosaki is aware of his id, simply how far will Shizuka go to verify his secret id stays secret…?
The Love We Share (One-Shot)
Story and Artwork: Hina Ten
Launch Date: September 16, 2025
Synopsis:
Machi, a single father, finds himself and his daughter in determined straits with no job or a spot to name residence… solely to be taken in by his former classmate, Mihiro. Collectively, Machi and Mihiro navigate their new relationship and work to construct a basis to nurture Machi’s younger daughter. “Discovered” household takes on a brand new which means on this candy and tender love story!
Fox and Pet (One-Shot)
Story and Artwork: Nayuta Nago
Launch Date: September 23, 2025
Synopsis:
Aiichiro, often called Ai-chan, is a brand new editor assigned to work along with his idol, the novelist Akihiko! When Ai-chan finds Akihiko bare in mattress with one other man, Akihiko affords to sleep with Aiichiro, however Ai-chan’s emotions for him run deeper than he realizes…
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