Q3 2025 Anime & Manga Licenses [Update 9/3]
In this thread, you'll find a comprehensive list of anime and manga licensed in the third quarter (Jul-Sep) of 2025. Summer 2025 anime which were licensed before the quarter began will also be carried over for convenience. Please note that the anime licenses are for home video release; simulcast acquisitions for Summer 2025 can be found here. Digital releases are noted with an asterisk.
This post will be continuously updated as more licenses are announced. If you have a license that we are missing, please feel free to post it in this thread.
Anime Licenses
AnimEigo (North America)
Deaf Crocodile (North America)
Discotek Media (North America)
GKIDS (North America)
Sentai Filmworks (North America)
Manga Licenses
Azuki (North America)
Crossed Hearts
Dark Horse Comics (North America)
Ink Pop (United States)
Inklore (United States)
J-Novel Club
K Manga
Kadokawa
Kana (North America)
Kodama Tales (North America)
Kodansha USA (North America)
Kuma (North America)
Manga Mavericks (North America)
Manga Plus
Manga Up!
Mangamo
Seven Seas Entertainment (North America)
Square Enix Manga & Books
Titan Comics (United Kingdom)
Tokyopop (North America)
Udon Entertainment (North America)
Yen Press (North America)
Sources:
← Q2 2025 Anime & Manga Licenses
This post will be continuously updated as more licenses are announced. If you have a license that we are missing, please feel free to post it in this thread.
Anime Licenses
AnimEigo (North America)
- [8/9] Alien 9
[8/9] Hotori: Tada Saiwai wo Koinegau (Hotori: Simply Wishing for Hope)
[8/9] Sasuke
Deaf Crocodile (North America)
Discotek Media (North America)
- [8/9] Crayon Shin-chan (Shin-chan)
[8/9] Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji: Inferno Road (Urotsukidoji 4: Inferno Road)
[8/9] Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji: Kyouou-hen Gekijou V2 Kyouya Majuu-den (Lord of Chaos Theater V2: The Legend of Crazed Demon Beasts)
[8/9] Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji: Mirai-hen (Urotsukidoji 3: Return of the Overfiend)
[8/9] Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji 5: Kanketsu-hen (Urotsukidoji 5: The Final Chapter)
[8/9] Digimon Adventure 02: Diablomon no Gyakushuu (Digimon Adventure 02: Revenge of Diaboromon)
[8/9] Digimon Tamers: Boukensha-tachi no Tatakai (Digimon Tamers: Battle of Adventurers)
[8/9] Digimon Tamers: Bousou Digimon Tokkyuu (Digimon Tamers: Runaway Locomon)
[8/9] Golden Boy
[8/9] Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai (Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai)
[8/9] Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei (Higurashi: When They Cry – Rei)
[8/9] Keroro Gunsou Movie 1 (Sergeant Frog Movie)
[8/9] Keroro Gunsou Movie 2: Shinkai no Princess de Arimasu! (Sergeant Frog Movie 2)
[8/9] Keroro Gunsou Movie 3: Tenkuu Daikessen de Arimasu! (Keroro Movie 3)
[8/9] Keroro Gunsou Movie 4: Gekishin Dragon Warriors de Arimasu!
[8/9] Keroro Gunsou Movie 5: Tanjou! Kyuukyoku Keroro, Kiseki no Jikuu-jima, de Arimasu!! (Keroro Gunso the Super Movie: Creation! Ultimate Keroro, Wonder Space-Time Island!!)
[8/9] Monster
[8/9] Shin Ace wo Nerae! (Shin Aim for the Ace!)
[8/9] Shin Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji Mataiden (Urotsukidoji 2: Legend of the Demon Womb)
[8/9] Zegapain
[8/9] Zegapain: STA
[8/9] Zone of the Enders: 2167 Idolo
[8/9] Zone of the Enders: Dolores, I
GKIDS (North America)
- [6/11] All You Need Is Kill
[8/8] Luo Xiao Hei Zhan Ji 2 (The Legend of Hei 2)
Sentai Filmworks (North America)
- [5/14] Yofukashi no Uta Season 2 (Call of the Night Season 2)
[6/23] Bad Girl
Manga Licenses
Azuki (North America)
- [8/9] Alternative (Alternative[Self Liner Note])*
[8/9] Bonds*
[8/9] Jigoku no Shokuchou (Zigoku's Foreman)*
[8/9] Treime*
Crossed Hearts
- [8/20] Baroness Goes on Strike
[9/3] From a Knight to a Lady
Dark Horse Comics (North America)
- [8/23] Umi ga Hashiru End Roll (The Credits Roll Into the Sea)
Ink Pop (United States)
- [7/6] Yoru no Manimani (Our Aimless Nights)
[7/11] I Shall Master This Family
[7/11] Swimming Lessons for a Mermaid
Inklore (United States)
- [7/3] Eleceed
J-Novel Club
- [7/3] Blade Skill Online: Gomi Shokugyou de Saijaku Buki de Kuso Status no Ore, Itsunomanika "Last Boss" ni Nariagarimasu! (Blade Skill Online: Crushing the Competition with My Abysmal Stats, Useless Class, and Garbage Weapon!) [Light Novel]*
[7/3] Guild no Zatsuyou Gakari ga Shin no Kuromaku Deshita: Kakureta Sainou de Anyaku Musou (Guild Handyman? More like Mastermind! Using My Hidden Skills in the Shadows) [Light Novel]*
[7/3] Kougekiryoku Zero kara Hajimeru Kenseitan: Osananajimi no Koujo ni Suterare Mahou Gakuen ni Nyuugaku shitara, Maou to Keiyaku suru Koto ni Natta (Zero Damage Sword Saint: I Enrolled in a Magic School and Wound Up in a Contract with the Demon Queen) [Light Novel]*
[7/3] Ie de Munou to Iwaretsuzuketa Ore desu ga, Sekaiteki ni wa Chou Yuunou Datta you desu (Worthless at Home, Whiz to the World) [Light Novel]*
[7/3] Inkyogurashi no Ossan, Joou Heika no Tsurugi to Naru (Old Knight, New Post: From Retiree to Her Majesty's Blade)*
[7/3] Inkyogurashi no Ossan, Joou Heika no Tsurugi to Naru (Old Knight, New Post: From Retiree to Her Majesty's Blade) [Light Novel]*
[7/3] Isekai ni Otosareta... Jouka wa Kihon! (Flung into a New World? Time to Lift the 200-Year Curse!) [Light Novel]*
[7/3] Maid nara Touzen desu. Bannou Maid, Nureginu Kabutte Tabi ni Deru (Looks like a Job for a Maid! The Tales of a Dismissed Supermaid)*
[7/3] Noroware Ryourinin wa Meikyuu de Mofu Mimi Shoujo-tachi wo Sodatemasu (The Accursed Chef and His Pair of Furry Foodies) [Light Novel]*
[7/3] Tsuihou sareta Seijo desu ga, Jitsu wa Kunijuu kara Aisaresugitete Kowain desu kedo!? Seijo Evelyn to Yukai na(?) Nakama-tachi (Even Exiled, She's Still the Beloved Saint! St. Evelyn's Weird and Wonderful Friends)*
[7/3] Tsundere Majo wo Korose, to Megami wa Itta. (The Goddess Says, "Kill the Tsundere Witch!") [Light Novel]*
[7/3] Rutile Quartz no Taikan: Slaine to Ou to Eiyuutan (The Crown of Rutile Quartz)*
[7/3] Vampire Hunter ni Yasashii Gyaru (This Gyaru's Got a Thing for...Vampire Hunters?!) [Light Novel]*
[7/3] Yuusha Party wo Tsuihou sareta Shiromadoushi, S-Rank Boukensha ni Hirowareru: Kono Shiromadoushi ga Kikakugai Sugiru (Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer! This White Mage Is One Heck of a Healer)*
[8/23] Bannou "Murazukuri" Cheat de Otegaru Slow Life: Mura desu ga Nani ka? (The Amazing Village Creator: Slow Living with the Village Building Cheat Skill) [Light Novel]*
[8/23] Bishuu Abekobe Isekai de Busaiku Outaishi to Kekkon Shitai! (Miss Blossom's Backward Beauty Standards: Give Me the Ugly Crown Prince!) [Light Novel]*
[8/23] E, Shanai System Subete Wanope Shiteiru Watashi wo Kaiko desu ka? (Fired? But I Maintain All the Software!)*
[8/23] Game no Sekai ni Tensei Shita Ore ga ○○ ni Naru Made (Finding My Way to (You) in This MMO World) [Light Novel]*
[8/23] Isekai Teni shite Kyoushi ni Natta ga, Majo to Osorerareteiru Ken: Aoi-sensei no Gakuen Funtou Nisshi (The Fearsome Witch Teaches in Another World: Pay Attention in Class!)*
[8/23] Isekai Teni shite Kyoushi ni Natta ga, Majo to Osorerareteiru Ken: Aoi-sensei no Gakuen Funtou Nisshi (The Fearsome Witch Teaches in Another World: Pay Attention in Class!) [Light Novel]*
[8/23] Jiji Baba Yuusha Party Saigo no Tabi: Oita Saikyou wa Iroasenu Mama Mirai e Susumu You Desu (One Last Hurrah! The Grayed Heroes Explore a Vivid Future) [Light Novel]*
[8/23] Maid nara Touzen desu. Bannou Maid, Nureginu Kabutte Tabi ni Deru (Looks like a Job for a Maid! The Tales of a Dismissed Supermaid) [Light Novel]*
[8/23] Tensei Shitara Saikyoushutachi ga Sumau Shima Deshita.: Kono Shima de Slow Life wo Tanoshimimasu (The Isle of Paramounts: Reborn Into a Slow Life Among the Strongest in the World) [Light Novel]*
[8/23] Tensei Reijou wa Seirei ni Aisarete Saikyou desu... Dakedo Futsuu ni Koi shitai! (Royal Spirits Are a Royal Pain! Give Me a Regular Romance) [Light Novel]*
[8/23] Uchi no Inu ga Tsuyosugirun desu ga?! (My Death-Defying Dog: Man's Best Friend, World's Best Savior)*
[8/23] Watashi no Kokoro wa Ojisan de Aru (This Alluring Dark Elf Has the Heart of a Middle-Aged Man!)*
K Manga
- [7/7] Taishou Gakusei Aisaika (The Noble Student and His Cinderella)*
[7/20] Nijuu to Seijuu (Twenty and the Beast)*
Kadokawa
- [7/6] Business Boukun to Mezasu Happy End: Otomege Sekai de Zense no Oshi Idol to Konyaku!? Mou Tada no Fan ja Iraremasen (Flirting with a Faux Tyrant in the Entertainment Biz)
[7/6] Houkago wa Kenka Saikyou no Gal ni Tsurekomareru Seikatsu: Kanojo-tachi ni Sukarete, Boku mo Saikyou ni!? (From Bullied to Brawler: My After-Hours Education with the School's Tough Girls)
[7/6] Tonari no Koroshiya-chan (The Killer Cutie Next Door)
[8/3] Batsu 3 no Mitori Fujin to Yobareteimasu node Suteoite Kudasaimase (Don't Mind Me, I'm Just a Black Widow x 3)
[8/3] Byoujaku na Akuyaku Reijou desu ga, Konyakusha ga Kahogo Sugite Nigedashitai (Watash-itachi Kenen no naka Deshita yo ne!?) (The Fight and Flight of the Sickly Villainess)
[8/3] Moto Yuusha wa Monster Musume ni Hairaretai (The Former Hero Is a Monster Girl Masochist)
[8/3] Noroma Mahou to Yobareta Mahoutsukai wa Juuryoku Mahou de Musou suru: Mada Juuryoku no Gainen no Nai Sekai Nite, Shounen wa Banyuu Inryoku Ou to Naru (Defying Expectations with Gravity Magic to Be Unparalleled)
[8/3] Shinkon Quest: Maou no Musume wa Majime Yuusha wo Otoshitai♡
Kana (North America)
- [8/21] Billy Bat
Kodama Tales (North America)
- [7/26] Smiley
[9/1] Uchuujin MuuMuu (Alien Mumu)
Kodansha USA (North America)
- [7/8] Ao to Kagerou (Blue Summer Haze)
[7/8] Bokura no Suki wa Warikirenai (Love Out on a Limb)
[7/8] Gakeppuchi Reijou wa Kurokishi-sama wo Horesasetai! (Marrying the Dark Knight (For Her Money))
[7/8] Galaxias
[7/8] Kirio Fanclub
[7/8] Mitsubachi to Lemon Balm (Honey Bee & Lemon Balm)
[7/8] Ohitorisama ni wa Naremashita node. Konyakusha Houchichuu! (Perfectly Fine on My Own, so My Fiancé Can Twist in the Wind)
[7/8] Okuremashite Seishun (Hitting Rewind With You)
[7/8] Omori
[7/8] Ore ga Suki tte Ittara Dousuru? (What If I Said, "I Love You"?)
[7/8] Ore to Mou Ichido, First Love. (Love at First Memory)
[7/8] Meiou no Zakuro (Fruit of the Underworld)
[7/8] Sekai de Ichiban Hayai Haru (Drawing From Your Memory)
[7/8] Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker
[7/8] Smells Like Green Spirit
[7/8] Utakata no Koe wo Kiite (Voices in the Sea Foam)
[7/8] Wicked Spot
[8/24] Beck
[8/24] Boku ga Watashi ni Naru Tame ni (My Journey to Her)
[8/24] Ryuui no Luca (Luca, the Dragon Vet)
Kuma (North America)
- [8/24] Fukutsu no Zono (Indomitable Zono)*
[8/24] Only My Psycho*
[8/24] Takatora-kun to Omega-tachi (Takatora and the Omegas)*
Manga Mavericks (North America)
- [7/25] Mononoke Tanuki Dochu (Path From Tanuki Temple)
[7/25] Pipe Machine
Manga Plus
- [6/25] Boukyaku Battery (Oblivion Battery)*
Manga Up!
- [7/10] Seijo ga "Amayakashite Kureru Yasashii Danna-sama" wo Boshuu Shitara Kokuou Heika ga Rikkouho Shite Kita (The Saintess Recruited a Doting King Husband)*
Mangamo
- [8/22] "Ano Toki Tasukete Itadaita Monster Musume desu.": Isekai Ossan Kyoushi Totsuzen no Moteki ni Konwaku suru] (I'm That Monster Girl You Once Helped Out: A Middle-Aged Teacher Finds Unexpected Popularity in Another World)*
[8/22] Damedol to Sekai ni Hitori dake no Fan (Damedol and the Only Fan in the World)*
[8/22] Gal Yome no Himitsu (My Gyaru Wife's Secrets)*
[8/22] Kakkoii Onnanoko to 12 Centimeter no Yakusoku (Promise of 12cm with Cool Girl)*
[8/22] Kimi ni Sasageru Otokomae (I Offer My Manliness to You)*
Seven Seas Entertainment (North America)
- [6/11] Chinjuu no Oisha-san (Exotic Animal Doctor)
[6/11] Kesa mo Yuraretemasu (They Are Still Being Shaken This Morning.)
[6/11] Killing Me/Killing You
[6/11] Koharu to Minato: Watashi no Partner wa Onnanoko (Happy Life with My Girlfriend)
[6/11] Sea Melt Lover
[7/9] Kakushigoto
[7/9] Kokuhakugeki (Confession Strategy) [Light Novel]
[7/9] Waikyokuzumi I Love You (Distorted I Love You) [Light Novel]
[7/16] Conveni Yakin no Akuma-chan (Workin' the Night Shift at Akumart)
[7/16] Teikoku Kizoku no Kentoushi Seikatsu (Gladiator Battle Life)
[7/16] The Scum Laugh
[7/16] Venus Mission: Moto Koroshiya de Youhei no Chuunen, Yuusha no Ansatsu wo Irai sare Isekai Tensei! (Venus Mission: From Former Assassin and Mercenary Middle-Aged Man, Reincarnated Into Another World to Assassinate the Hero!) [Light Novel]
[7/23] Innu (Doggo)
[7/23] Kyou mo Neko-sama no Atsu ga Tsuyoi (My Cat's Aura is Strong Today)
[7/23] Tsuihou sareta Tensei Juukishi wa Game Chishiki de Musou suru (The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System)
[7/23] Ushiro no Seki no Gal ni Sukarete Shimatta. Mou Ore wa Dame Kamoshirenai. (The Babe at My Back Has Her Eye on Me. I'm Done For.)
[7/30] Maou Evelogia ni Mi wo Sasage yo (Reincarnated Into Demon King Evelogia's World)
[7/30] Ookami e no Yomeiri: Ishu Konintan (Marriage to the Wolf: The Tale of an Inter-species Union)
[7/30] Remnant: Juujin Omegaverse (Remnant: Beastmen Omegaverse)
[7/30] Taiyou wa Hidamari to Warau (Laughter in the Sunshine)
[8/22] Acchi Kocchi Necchi! (Catnaps, Catnaps, Everywhere!)
[8/22] Dungeon Elf: Dungeon ni Takarabako ga Aru no wa Atarimae desu ka (Dungeon Elf: What's a Dungeon without Treasure Chests?)
[8/22] Futsuu no Keion-bu (Girl Meets Rock!)
[8/22] His Little Amber
[8/22] Ikimono BL Zukan (Wild Love: A BL Guide to the Animal Kingdom)
[8/22] Orcsen Oukokushi: Yaban na Orc no Kuni wa, Ikani Shite Heiwa na Elf no Kuni wo Yakiharau ni Itatta ka (History of the Kingdom of the Orcsen: How the Barbarian Orcish Nation Came to Burn Down the Peaceful Elfland)
[8/22] Orcsen Oukokushi: Yaban na Orc no Kuni wa, Ikani Shite Heiwa na Elf no Kuni wo Yakiharau ni Itatta ka (History of the Kingdom of the Orcsen: How the Barbarian Orcish Nation Came to Burn Down the Peaceful Elfland) [Light Novel]
[8/22] Oujisama no Tomodachi (A Prince of a Friend)
[8/22] Shousetsu Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu (The Dangers in My Heart Novel) [Light Novel]
[8/22] Sukeban to Tenkousei (The Delinquent and the Transfer Student)
[8/22] Zenryaku, Oniichan wa Seijo ni Narimashita. (Dear Sister, I've Become a Blessed Maiden)
Square Enix Manga & Books
- [7/5] Gal ni Yasashii Otaku-kun (Otaku x Gal)
[7/5] Haitatsusaki no Oneesan ga Kowasugiru (My Favorite VTuber Is Scary IRL)
[7/5] Kyougane-ke no Hanayome (Betrothed to a Fox Demon)
[7/5] Oujisama no Kainushigakari: Norowareta Denka ga Mofumofu Body de Sasottekimasu (The Prince's Keeper: The Cursed Prince Is Too Fluffy to Resist!)
[7/5] Naraku no Hoshi (A Starlit Darkness)
[7/5] Sennenkimatsu ni Hoeru Koi (A Howl of the Heart)
[7/5] Tensei shitemo Neko wa Neko (A Cat Is a Cat in Any Life)
Titan Comics (United Kingdom)
- [7/4] Five Star Stories*
Tokyopop (North America)
- [7/10] Ayaka-chan wa Hiroko-senpai ni Koishiteru (Ayaka is in Love with Hiroko!)
[7/10] Boku ga Aruku Kimi no Kiseki (Walking in Your Tracks)
[7/10] Danzai sareta Dame Ouji, Hiroimashita. (I Picked Up a No-Good, Useless Prince)
[7/10] Ignat no Hanayome (Bride of Ignat)
[7/10] Ikyou no Tsume Nuri Minarai (Apprentice Nail Artist in a Foreign Land)
[7/10] Numasugite Mohaya Koi (In So Deep It's Love Already)
[7/10] Rubelia Oukoku Monogatari: Itoko no Shirinugui wo Saserareru Hame ni Natta (Rubelia Kingdom Story)
Udon Entertainment (North America)
- [7/8] Sugar Sugar Rune
Yen Press (North America)
- [7/2] Maou 2099 (Demon Lord 2099)
[7/2] Replica datte, Koi wo Suru. (Even a Replica Can Fall in Love)
[7/2] Ryoukai Shinpan (Divine Incursion)
[7/7] Awajima Hyakkei (Scenes from Awajima)
[7/7] Battle Royale
[7/7] Doubutsu Ningen (Animan)
[7/7] Dragon Yashinatte Kudasai (Please Look After the Dragon)
[7/7] Fushi to Batsu (Immortality and Punishment)
[7/7] Fushigi na Shounen (Wonder Boy)
[7/7] Hinatsugimura
[7/7] Last Boss Toubatsugo ni Hajimeru Nishuume Boukensha Life: Hajimari no Machi de Wakeari Bishoujo-tachi ga Mechakucha Natsuitekimasu (New Game Plus After Defeating the Last Boss) [Light Novel]
[7/7] Kinki Chihou no Aru Basho ni Tsuite (About a Place in the Kinki Region) [Novel]
[7/7] Out of the Cocoon
[7/7] Nanji, Waga Kishi toshite (Thou, as My Knight) [Light Novel]
[7/7] Revenge of the Baskerville Bloodhound
[7/7] Yomei 3000 Moji (1,000 Words to Live) [Light Novel]
[8/18] Aru Majo ga Shinu Made: Owari no Kotoba to Hajimari no Namida (Once Upon a Witch's Death)
[8/18] Boukensha Zettai Korosu Dungeon
[8/18] Demihuman Share House
[8/18] Idol Escape (The Idol's Escape)
[8/18] Keyaki Shoutengai Sakura no Yu (Keyaki Shopping District's Sakura Bathhouse)
[8/18] Mad Miniscape
[8/18] Moscow 2160 [Light Novel]
[8/18] Nagaku mo Mijikaki Koi no Hanashi (A Long & Short Love Story)
[8/18] Nisemono no Renkinjutsushi (The Fake Alchemist)
[8/18] Not Your Typical Reincarnation Story
[8/25] Bad Girl
[8/25] Bakemono no Kimi ni Tsugu (To the Monster I Love) [Light Novel]
[8/25] Dame Ningen no Aishikata (How to Love a Loser)
[8/25] Junkyouju Takatsuki Akira no Suisatsu (Associate Professor Akira Takatsuki's Conjecture) [Light Novel]
[8/25] Kyokutou Kyuseishu Densetsu Shounen, Igyou no Kitai de Musou Suru (Legend of the Far Eastern Messiah) [Light Novel]
[8/25] Lycoris Recoil: Recovery days [Light Novel]
[8/25] Majutsu Tantei Tokisaki Kurumi no Kaikoroku (Casebook of Kurumi Tokisaki, Magic Detective) [Light Novel]
[8/25] Ningyo no Awa Koi (The Bubble Love of the Mermaid) [Light Novel]
[8/25] Pen to Wappa to Jijitsukon (A Pen, Handcuffs, and a Common-Law Marriage)
[8/25] Rekkyou Sensen (Battlefront of the Great Powers)
[8/25] Sailor Zombie
[8/25] Shousetsu Sousou no Frieren: Zensou (Frieren: Beyond Journey's End - Prelude) [Light Novel]
Sources:
- AnimEigo: 1
- Azuki: 1
- Crossed Hearts: 1, 2
- Dark Horse Comics: 1
- Deaf Crocodile: 1
- Discotek Media: 1
- GKIDS: 1, 2
- Ink Pop: 1, 2
- Inklore: 1
- J-Novel Club: 1, 2
- K Manga: 1, 2
- Kadokawa: 1, 2
- Kana: 1
- Kodama Tales: 1, 2
- Kodansha USA: 1, 2
- Kuma: 1
- Manga Mavericks: 1, 2
- Manga Plus: 1
- Manga Up!: 1
- Mangamo: 1
- Sentai Filmworks: 1, 2
- Manga Plus: 1
- Seven Seas Entertainment: 1
- Square Enix Manga & Books
- Titan Comics: 1
- Tokyopop: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- Udon Entertainment: 1
- Yen Press: 1, 2, 3, 4
← Q2 2025 Anime & Manga Licenses
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hyped for 5 star stories being back in print
Aug 24, 2025 8:19 PM by RareAnimeHunter
AnimEigo licenses Alien 9, Hotori: Tada Saiwai wo Koinegau, and Sasuke for North American release.
Source: Twitter
Azuki announced at Otakon 2025 that four titles licensed by Manga Mavericks (Alternative, Bonds, and Jigoku no Shokuchou) and Star Fruit Books (Treime) are now available on their digital platform.
Source: Twitter
GKIDS licenses Luo Xiao Hei Zhan Ji 2.
Source: Twitter
Discotek Media announced at Otakon 2025 that the following titles have been licensed:
Crayon Shin-chan
Digimon Adventure 02: Diablomon no Gyakushuu
Digimon Tamers: Boukensha-tachi no Tatakai
Digimon Tamers: Bousou Digimon Tokkyuu
Golden Boy
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei
Keroro Gunsou Movie 1
Keroro Gunsou Movie 2: Shinkai no Princess de Arimasu!
Keroro Gunsou Movie 3: Tenkuu Daikessen de Arimasu!
Keroro Gunsou Movie 4: Gekishin Dragon Warriors de Arimasu!
Keroro Gunsou Movie 5: Tanjou! Kyuukyoku Keroro, Kiseki no Jikuu-jima, de Arimasu!!
Monster
Shin Ace wo Nerae!
Shin Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji Mataiden
Zegapain
Zegapain: STA
Zone of the Enders: 2167 Idolo
Zone of the Enders: Dolores, I
...and some spicier stuff:
Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji: Inferno Road (Urotsukidoji 4: Inferno Road)
Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji: Kyouou-hen Gekijou V2 Kyouya Majuu-den (Lord of Chaos Theater V2: The Legend of Crazed Demon Beasts)
Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji: Mirai-hen (Urotsukidoji 3: Return of the Overfiend)
Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji 5: Kanketsu-hen (Urotsukidoji 5: The Final Chapter)
Source: Twitter
Source: Twitter
Azuki announced at Otakon 2025 that four titles licensed by Manga Mavericks (Alternative, Bonds, and Jigoku no Shokuchou) and Star Fruit Books (Treime) are now available on their digital platform.
Source: Twitter
GKIDS licenses Luo Xiao Hei Zhan Ji 2.
Source: Twitter
Discotek Media announced at Otakon 2025 that the following titles have been licensed:
Crayon Shin-chan
Digimon Adventure 02: Diablomon no Gyakushuu
Digimon Tamers: Boukensha-tachi no Tatakai
Digimon Tamers: Bousou Digimon Tokkyuu
Golden Boy
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei
Keroro Gunsou Movie 1
Keroro Gunsou Movie 2: Shinkai no Princess de Arimasu!
Keroro Gunsou Movie 3: Tenkuu Daikessen de Arimasu!
Keroro Gunsou Movie 4: Gekishin Dragon Warriors de Arimasu!
Keroro Gunsou Movie 5: Tanjou! Kyuukyoku Keroro, Kiseki no Jikuu-jima, de Arimasu!!
Monster
Shin Ace wo Nerae!
Shin Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji Mataiden
Zegapain
Zegapain: STA
Zone of the Enders: 2167 Idolo
Zone of the Enders: Dolores, I
...and some spicier stuff:
Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji: Inferno Road (Urotsukidoji 4: Inferno Road)
Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji: Kyouou-hen Gekijou V2 Kyouya Majuu-den (Lord of Chaos Theater V2: The Legend of Crazed Demon Beasts)
Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji: Mirai-hen (Urotsukidoji 3: Return of the Overfiend)
Choujin Densetsu Urotsukidouji 5: Kanketsu-hen (Urotsukidoji 5: The Final Chapter)
Source: Twitter
Aug 10, 2025 4:56 AM by Snow
Deaf Crocodile acquires Tamala 2030: A Punk Cat in Dark for North American release.
Source: Twitter
K Manga licenses Nijuu to Seijuu.
Source: Twitter
Kadokawa picks up:
- Batsu 3 no Mitori Fujin to Yobareteimasu node Suteoite Kudasaimase
- Byoujaku na Akuyaku Reijou desu ga, Konyakusha ga Kahogo Sugite Nigedashitai (Watash-itachi Kenen no naka Deshita yo ne!?)
- Moto Yuusha wa Monster Musume ni Hairaretai
- Noroma Mahou to Yobareta Mahoutsukai wa Juuryoku Mahou de Musou suru: Mada Juuryoku no Gainen no Nai Sekai Nite, Shounen wa Banyuu Inryoku Ou to Naru
- Shinkon Quest: Maou no Musume wa Majime Yuusha wo Otoshitai♡
Source: ANN
Kodama Tales licenses Smiley.
Source: Twitter
Manga Mavericks licenses indie titles Mononoke Tanuki Dochu and Pipe Machine.
Source: Twitter 1, 2
Licenses announced by Seven Seas Entertainment throughout the last few weeks:
Kakushigoto
Kokuhakugeki (light novel)
Waikyokuzumi I Love You (light novel)
Conveni Yakin no Akuma-chan
Teikoku Kizoku no Kentoushi Seikatsu
The Scum Laugh
Venus Mission: Moto Koroshiya de Youhei no Chuunen, Yuusha no Ansatsu wo Irai sare Isekai Tensei! (light novel)
Innu
Kyou mo Neko-sama no Atsu ga Tsuyoi
Tsuihou sareta Tensei Juukishi wa Game Chishiki de Musou suru
Ushiro no Seki no Gal ni Sukarete Shimatta. Mou Ore wa Dame Kamoshirenai.
Maou Evelogia ni Mi wo Sasage yo
Ookami e no Yomeiri: Ishu Konintan
Remnant: Juujin Omegaverse
Taiyou wa Hidamari to Warau
Source: Official website
Source: Twitter
K Manga licenses Nijuu to Seijuu.
Source: Twitter
Kadokawa picks up:
- Batsu 3 no Mitori Fujin to Yobareteimasu node Suteoite Kudasaimase
- Byoujaku na Akuyaku Reijou desu ga, Konyakusha ga Kahogo Sugite Nigedashitai (Watash-itachi Kenen no naka Deshita yo ne!?)
- Moto Yuusha wa Monster Musume ni Hairaretai
- Noroma Mahou to Yobareta Mahoutsukai wa Juuryoku Mahou de Musou suru: Mada Juuryoku no Gainen no Nai Sekai Nite, Shounen wa Banyuu Inryoku Ou to Naru
- Shinkon Quest: Maou no Musume wa Majime Yuusha wo Otoshitai♡
Source: ANN
Kodama Tales licenses Smiley.
Source: Twitter
Manga Mavericks licenses indie titles Mononoke Tanuki Dochu and Pipe Machine.
Source: Twitter 1, 2
Licenses announced by Seven Seas Entertainment throughout the last few weeks:
Kakushigoto
Kokuhakugeki (light novel)
Waikyokuzumi I Love You (light novel)
Conveni Yakin no Akuma-chan
Teikoku Kizoku no Kentoushi Seikatsu
The Scum Laugh
Venus Mission: Moto Koroshiya de Youhei no Chuunen, Yuusha no Ansatsu wo Irai sare Isekai Tensei! (light novel)
Innu
Kyou mo Neko-sama no Atsu ga Tsuyoi
Tsuihou sareta Tensei Juukishi wa Game Chishiki de Musou suru
Ushiro no Seki no Gal ni Sukarete Shimatta. Mou Ore wa Dame Kamoshirenai.
Maou Evelogia ni Mi wo Sasage yo
Ookami e no Yomeiri: Ishu Konintan
Remnant: Juujin Omegaverse
Taiyou wa Hidamari to Warau
Source: Official website
Aug 8, 2025 4:55 AM by Snow
Announcements from Anime Expo:
Announcements made prior to Anime Expo:
Other announcements:
- Random House's Ink Pop imprint to release Yoru no Manimani in print, originally licensed by Azuki. They are also licensing I Shall Master This Family and Swimming Lessons for a Mermaid.
Source: Azuki, ANN
- Random House's Inklore imprint licenses titles from WEBTOON, including Eleceed and other OEL titles.
Source: ICv2
- J-Novel Club acquires:
Blade Skill Online: Gomi Shokugyou de Saijaku Buki de Kuso Status no Ore, Itsunomanika "Last Boss" ni Nariagarimasu! (light novel)
Guild no Zatsuyou Gakari ga Shin no Kuromaku Deshita: Kakureta Sainou de Anyaku Musou (light novel)
Kougekiryoku Zero kara Hajimeru Kenseitan: Osananajimi no Koujo ni Suterare Mahou Gakuen ni Nyuugaku shitara, Maou to Keiyaku suru Koto ni Natta (light novel)
Ie de Munou to Iwaretsuzuketa Ore desu ga, Sekaiteki ni wa Chou Yuunou Datta you desu (light novel)
Inkyogurashi no Ossan, Joou Heika no Tsurugi to Naru
Inkyogurashi no Ossan, Joou Heika no Tsurugi to Naru (light novel)
Isekai ni Otosareta... Jouka wa Kihon! (light novel)
Maid nara Touzen desu. Bannou Maid, Nureginu Kabutte Tabi ni Deru
Noroware Ryourinin wa Meikyuu de Mofu Mimi Shoujo-tachi wo Sodatemasu (light novel)
Tsuihou sareta Seijo desu ga, Jitsu wa Kunijuu kara Aisaresugitete Kowain desu kedo!? Seijo Evelyn to Yukai na(?) Nakama-tachi
Tsundere Majo wo Korose, to Megami wa Itta. (light novel)
Rutile Quartz no Taikan: Slaine to Ou to Eiyuutan
Vampire Hunter ni Yasashii Gyaru (light novel)
Yuusha Party wo Tsuihou sareta Shiromadoushi, S-Rank Boukensha ni Hirowareru: Kono Shiromadoushi ga Kikakugai Sugiru
Source: ANN
- Kadokawa licenses Business Boukun to Mezasu Happy End: Otomege Sekai de Zense no Oshi Idol to Konyaku!? Mou Tada no Fan ja Iraremasen, Houkago wa Kenka Saikyou no Gal ni Tsurekomareru Seikatsu: Kanojo-tachi ni Sukarete, Boku mo Saikyou ni!?, and Tonari no Koroshiya-chan.
Source: ANN
- Kodansha USA licenses:
Ao to Kagerou
Bokura no Suki wa Warikirenai
Gakeppuchi Reijou wa Kurokishi-sama wo Horesasetai!
Galaxias
Kirio Fanclub
Mitsubachi to Lemon Balm
Ohitorisama ni wa Naremashita node. Konyakusha Houchichuu!
Okuremashite Seishun
Omori
Ore ga Suki tte Ittara Dousuru?
Ore to Mou Ichido, First Love.
Meiou no Zakuro
Sekai de Ichiban Hayai Haru
Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker
Smells Like Green Spirit
Utakata no Koe wo Kiite
Wicked Spot
Source: Official website
- Square Enix Manga & Books acquires:
Gal ni Yasashii Otaku-kun
Haitatsusaki no Oneesan ga Kowasugiru
Kyougane-ke no Hanayome
Oujisama no Kainushigakari: Norowareta Denka ga Mofumofu Body de Sasottekimasu
Naraku no Hoshi
Sennenkimatsu ni Hoeru Koi
Tensei shitemo Neko wa Neko
Source: Official website
- Titan Comics licenses Five Star Stories.
Source: ANN
- Tokyopop licenses:
Ayaka-chan wa Hiroko-senpai ni Koishiteru
Boku ga Aruku Kimi no Kiseki
Danzai sareta Dame Ouji, Hiroimashita.
Ignat no Hanayome
Ikyou no Tsume Nuri Minarai
Numasugite Mohaya Koi
Rubelia Oukoku Monogatari: Itoko no Shirinugui wo Saserareru Hame ni Natta
Source: Twitter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
- Yen Press licenses:
Awajima Hyakkei
Battle Royale
Doubutsu Ningen
Dragon Yashinatte Kudasai
Fushi to Batsu
Fushigi na Shounen
Hinatsugimura
Last Boss Toubatsugo ni Hajimeru Nishuume Boukensha Life: Hajimari no Machi de Wakeari Bishoujo-tachi ga Mechakucha Natsuitekimasu (light novel)
Kinki Chihou no Aru Basho ni Tsuite (light novel)
Out of the Cocoon
Nanji, Waga Kishi toshite (light novel)
Revenge of the Baskerville Bloodhound
Yomei 3000 Moji
Source: Official website
Announcements made prior to Anime Expo:
- Yen Press licenses Maou 2099, Replica datte, Koi wo Suru., and Ryoukai Shinpan.
Source: Official website
Other announcements:
- Kodansha USA's digital platform K Manga licenses Taishou Gakusei Aisaika.
Source: Twitter
- Square Enix's digital platform Manga Up! licenses Seijo ga "Amayakashite Kureru Yasashii Danna-sama" wo Boshuu Shitara Kokuou Heika ga Rikkouho Shite Kita.
Source: Twitter
- Studio Khara announces at Japan Expo that Udon Entertainment has relicensed Sugar Sugar Rune. Studio Khara also announced additional things.
Source: Twitter
Jul 14, 2025 6:26 AM by Snow
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Source: Twitter
Dark Horse licenses Umi ga Hashiru End Roll.
Source: Twitter
J-Novel Club licenses new manga and light novel series:
Bannou "Murazukuri" Cheat de Otegaru Slow Life: Mura desu ga Nani ka? (light novel)
Bishuu Abekobe Isekai de Busaiku Outaishi to Kekkon Shitai! (light novel)
E, Shanai System Subete Wanope Shiteiru Watashi wo Kaiko desu ka?
Game no Sekai ni Tensei Shita Ore ga ○○ ni Naru Made (light novel)
Isekai Teni shite Kyoushi ni Natta ga, Majo to Osorerareteiru Ken: Aoi-sensei no Gakuen Funtou Nisshi
Isekai Teni shite Kyoushi ni Natta ga, Majo to Osorerareteiru Ken: Aoi-sensei no Gakuen Funtou Nisshi (light novel)
Jiji Baba Yuusha Party Saigo no Tabi: Oita Saikyou wa Iroasenu Mama Mirai e Susumu You Desu (light novel)
Maid nara Touzen desu. Bannou Maid, Nureginu Kabutte Tabi ni Deru (light novel)
Tensei Shitara Saikyoushutachi ga Sumau Shima Deshita.: Kono Shima de Slow Life wo Tanoshimimasu (light novel)
Tensei Reijou wa Seirei ni Aisarete Saikyou desu... Dakedo Futsuu ni Koi shitai! (light novel)
Uchi no Inu ga Tsuyosugirun desu ga?!
Watashi no Kokoro wa Ojisan de Aru
Source: Official website
Kana acquires Billy Bat.
Source: ANN
Kodansha USA licenses Beck, Boku ga Watashi ni Naru Tame ni, and Ryuui no Luca.
Source: Official website
Kuma licenses Fukutsu no Zono, Only My Psycho, and Takatora-kun to Omega-tachi
Source: ANN
Mangamo adds the following titles to their digital platform:
"Ano Toki Tasukete Itadaita Monster Musume desu.": Isekai Ossan Kyoushi Totsuzen no Moteki ni Konwaku suru]
Damedol to Sekai ni Hitori dake no Fan
Gal Yome no Himitsu
Kakkoii Onnanoko to 12 Centimeter no Yakusoku
Kimi ni Sasageru Otokomae
Source: ANN
Seven Seas Entertainment licenses the following titles:
Acchi Kocchi Necchi!
Dungeon Elf: Dungeon ni Takarabako ga Aru no wa Atarimae desu ka
Futsuu no Keion-bu
His Little Amber
Ikimono BL Zukan
Orcsen Oukokushi: Yaban na Orc no Kuni wa, Ikani Shite Heiwa na Elf no Kuni wo Yakiharau ni Itatta ka
Orcsen Oukokushi: Yaban na Orc no Kuni wa, Ikani Shite Heiwa na Elf no Kuni wo Yakiharau ni Itatta ka (light novel)
Oujisama no Tomodachi
Shousetsu Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu
Sukeban to Tenkousei
Zenryaku, Oniichan wa Seijo ni Narimashita.
...and a bunch of audiobooks that won't be added here.
Source: Official website
Yen Press announces the following licenses on August 18:
Aru Majo ga Shinu Made: Owari no Kotoba to Hajimari no Namida
Boukensha Zettai Korosu Dungeon
Demihuman Share House
Idol Escape
Keyaki Shoutengai Sakura no Yu
Mad Miniscape
Moscow 2160 (light novel)
Nagaku mo Mijikaki Koi no Hanashi
Nisemono no Renkinjutsushi
Not Your Typical Reincarnation Story
...and then announces even more at AnimeNYC:
Bad Girl
Bakemono no Kimi ni Tsugu (light novel)
Dame Ningen no Aishikata
Junkyouju Takatsuki Akira no Suisatsu (light novel)
Kyokutou Kyuseishu Densetsu Shounen, Igyou no Kitai de Musou Suru (light novel)
Lycoris Recoil: Recovery days (light novel)
Majutsu Tantei Tokisaki Kurumi no Kaikoroku (light novel)
Ningyo no Awa Koi (light novel)
Pen to Wappa to Jijitsukon
Rekkyou Sensen
Sailor Zombie
Shousetsu Sousou no Frieren: Zensou (light novel)
Source: Official website
Aug 25, 2025 1:34 PM by Snow