TOKYOPOP shows that it’s not slowing down.
Despite some readers panicking about a potential shutdown of TOKYOPOP after they noticed Anime News Network‘s report that the publisher had “‘incurred losses from operations and has experienced negative cash flows from operating activities.’ In addition, the accountants expressed substantial doubt about Tokyopop’s ability to continue,” the publisher seems to be shutting down the doubters with these license announcements. The publisher has licensed a total of 10 works with half coming from their LoveLove imprint.
Kha and the Dragon’s Eye
Cha Sandmael
How do you start over when you’ve lost everything?
The ash elf Kha excels in magic in an underground world, – a world where the moon is worshipped and families are tight-knit. Kha believes they are in good hands in this safe and protected existence, but dark forces in the world are conspiring to make Kha’s magic their own. One night, Kha is stripped of everything they know, and forced to make their way to the surface for a chance at a new beginning. Defenceless in another reality they are chased from pillar to post before help emerges from an unexpected source… but why would a dragon bother helping an abandoned and betrayed elf?
Oneira
Story: Cab
Art: Federica Di Meo
In an obscure world gripped by terror, our worst nightmares have come to life, becoming monsters that resemble humans. Faced with this threat, the Epeires corps, an armed wing of the Ordo-Sancti, a powerful religious group, becomes a ray of hope in a world of darkness. By vanquishing the creatures coming from their own dreams, the Epeires awaken remarkable occult abilities within themselves. They’re able to free those who are imprisoned in their own nightmares and destroy the powerful beasts that have been terrorizing them with magic spells.
Arane Heos, a cold and dispirited woman, is a member of the Epeires. A skilled swordswoman, she has slain more beasts than anyone can remember. But a burdensome secret, one that she has only confided to her friend Bastione, will soon put them on a collision course with the zealots of the Ordo-Sancti!
Westwood Vibrato
Inwan Youn
There’s a story behind every song and every instrument that plays them. Heart-warming dramas unfold at this musical instrument repair shop in South Africa.
Mayfly Island
Evergreen Yeh and Li Shang-Chiao
In the near future when ecosystems on Earth are collapsing, the land is divided into city-states and small islands. People of all races live side by side in city-states; their abilities to fly and fight are vital; animals and plants are crucial bargaining chips in negotiations. The only paradise, Mayfly Island, is considered to be a bad omen. In this age of apocalypse, how will people see the continuation of life?
Rose & Lies: I Accidentally Seduced the Knight I Hate (Light Novel)
Takako Midori and Fumi Takamura
Roselia was born and raised to be the next crown princess…until Hildegard was chosen for the position instead. Ordered by her father, Roselia is to drug Hildegard with an aphrodisiac and have her spend a night with the prince’s head guard knight, Rolf. Unable to betray her own conscience, Roselia tries to back out of the plan…but after being snared by another ploy, Roselia ends up drinking the aphrodisiac in front of Rolf! Unfortunately, being born to rival families, Roselia and Rolf are meant to be enemies, not lovers. Despite her reluctance to follow through with her father’s plans, Roselia knows how dangerous it will be if anyone finds out the truth. In a desperate attempt to protect her family, Roselia resorts to a risky lie.
“I love you.”
To her surprise, Rolf replies with a heartfelt confession?!
“I’ve always loved you, too.”
You’re Mine, Right?
Chiyoharu Asagi
Hikari is nothing more than a simple employee at the digital streaming and VR app company, ROCK FLOOR, built by the capable Kaito.
Eight years ago, when Kaito rescued Hikari from a train groper, she had developed deep-seeded feelings for him that she had kept securely hidden. Hikari continues to work closely with Kaito, burying her feelings deep inside. That is, until a simple mixer triggers a change in their relationship…
Love Isn’t Rosy (Light Novel)
Yuu Nagira
From the author of My Beautiful Man comes a heartwrenching, bittersweet light novel about two men and their relationship upon reuniting once again after a break-up. Falling in love, separation, drifting apart, only to meet again. Now back to friends supporting each other in their new lives, the hidden flames deep in their hearts continue to blaze with untold emotions…
Let’s Eat Together, Aki and Haru: Seconds, Please!
Makoto Taji
With Aki and Haru now lovingly together in their long-distance relationship, they’re going to cook up more appetizing meals in the kitchen, all made with love! A story that covers the “what happens after” between our beloved foodies in a delicious cooking BL sequel!
Hiraeth Remained
Nitamoto
Sanayama Kazura, a girl who just wants to be loved, discovers that the girl she had been spending all of her money on to look her way has betrayed her. In her moment of despair, she is approached by Yoshibe Kinka, who asks if she would like to die with her. Together, they head to the top of a high-rise apartment bulding and jump off it. However… A story of two women at a crossroads in their lives, facing the feelings they’ve kept deep inside their hearts.
Specimen Raw Blue
Chikage
Faris, a merchant, happens to come across a girl fainted in the middle of the desert. Taking in this mysterious girl called Eva, he brings her to the desert city of Aulof. As the girl wanders the streets with Faris, Eva begins to open up to the kind merchant. “I ran away from my home.” A story of regrets unraveled by shocking, chilling truths… Who is Eva? And what could she have possibly done to be on the run?
Source: TOKYOPOP
