Q3 2023 Anime & Manga Licenses [Update 9/4]
In this thread, you'll find a comprehensive list of anime and manga licensed in the fourth quarter (Jul-Sep) of 2023. Summer 2023 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 2023 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
Anime Limited
Discotek Media (North America)
GKIDS (North America)
Sentai Filmworks (North America)
Manga Licenses
Ablaze Publishing
Animate International
Azuki (North America)
Comikey
Cross Infinite World (North America)
Denpa Books (North America)
Inklore (North America)
J-Novel Club
Kodansha USA
Kuma (North America)
Manga Planet
Mangasplaining (North America)
Seven Seas Entertainment (North America)
Square Enix Manga & Books
Titan Comics (North America)
Tokyopop (North America)
Udon Entertainment (North America)
Viz Media (North America)
Yen Press (North America)
Sources:
← Q2 2023 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
Anime Limited
- [7/13] City Hunter Movie: Tenshi no Namida (City Hunter The Movie: Angel Dust)
Discotek Media (North America)
- [6/27] Ace wo Nerae! 2 (Aim for the Ace: Another Match!)
[6/27] Aoki Ryuusei SPT Layzner (Blue Comet SPT Layzner)
[6/27] Aoki Ryuusei SPT Layzner OVA (Blue Comet SPT Layzner)
[6/27] CB Chara Go Nagai World
[6/27] Hokuto no Ken: Yuria-den (Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Yuria)
[6/27] Hokuto no Ken: Raoh Gaiden Gekitou-hen (Fist of the North Star: Legend of the True Savior: Fierce Fighting!)
[6/27] Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha: Detonation (Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha: Detonation)
[6/27] Mazinger Z
[6/27] Medarot Damashii (Medabots Spirits)
[6/27] Nagagutsu wo Haita Neko (The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots)
[7/29] Crying Freeman
[7/29] Digimon Adventure 02
[7/29] Digimon Adventure 02 Movies (Digimon Movie: Hurricane Touchdown!)
[7/29] Digimon Adventure 02 Movies (Digimon the Movie)
[7/29] Digimon Adventure Movie
[7/29] Digimon Adventure: Bokura no War Game! (Digimon Adventure: Our War Game!)
[7/29] Lady Georgie
[7/29] Lupin III: Seven Days Rhapsody (Lupin the Third: Seven Days Rhapsody)
[7/29] Overman King Gainer
[7/29] Tachiguishi Retsuden (The Amazing Lives of the Fast Food Grifters)
GKIDS (North America)
- [7/14] Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru ka (The Boy and the Heron)
Sentai Filmworks (North America)
- [2/13] Helck
[3/2] Higeki no Genkyou to Naru Saikyou Gedou Last Boss Joou wa Tami no Tame ni Tsukushimasu. (The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior)
[4/7] Lv1 Maou to One Room Yuusha (Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero)
[6/8] Dark Gathering
Manga Licenses
Ablaze Publishing
- [7/13] Gannibal
Animate International
- [7/1] Delivery Hug Therapy
[7/1] Fukou-kun wa Kiss suru shika Nai! (Mr. Unlucky Has No Choice but to Kiss!)
[7/1] Maigo to Omawari-san
Azuki (North America)
- [7/2] Bikachou Shinshi Kaikoroku (Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen)*
[7/2] Buffalo 5-nin Musume (Buffalo 5 Girls)*
[7/2] Himesama Tanuki no Koizanyou (Don't Count Your Tanukis)*
[7/2] Itazura na Kiss*
[7/2] Kantoku Fuyuki Todoki (Insufficient Direction)*
[7/2] Kaiki no Kanata (Wonder House of Horrors)*
[6/22] Mecha-Ude (Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms)*
[7/2] Ochibi-san (The Diary of Ochibi)*
[7/2] Transit*
[7/2] Young, Alive, in Love*
Comikey
- [7/1] Grappler Baki*
[7/1] Hikyoumono dato Yuusha Party wo Tsuihou sareta node Hataraku Koto wo Yamemashita (Working seems Pointless After the Hero Labeled Me as a Coward and Kicked Me From His Party)*
[7/1] Last Boss, Yametemita: Shujinkou ni Taosareta Furishite Jiyuu ni Ikitemita (Final Boss Fake-out: The Protagonist Thinks He Killed Me So Now I'm Free!)*
[7/1] Oshi ga Ani ni Narimashita (From Superfan to Stepsister)*
[7/1] Saikyou Kensei no Mahou Shugyou: Level 99 no Status wo Tamotta Mama Level 1 kara Yarinaosu (Strongest Swordsman's Magic Training)
[7/1] Saikyou Mahoushi no Inton Keikaku: The Alternative (The Greatest Magicmaster's Retirement Plan: The Alternative)*
[7/1] Saikyou Tank no Meikyuu Kouryaku: Tairyoku 9999 no Rare Skill-mochi Tank, Yuusha Party wo Tsuihou sareru (The Strongest Tank's Labyrinth Raids: A Tank with a Rare 9999 Resistance Skill Got Kicked from the Hero's Party)*
[7/1] Shikkokutsukai no Saikyou Yuusha: Nakama Zenin ni Uragirareta node Saikyou no Mamono to Kumimasu (The Strongest Hero: Envoy of Darkness - Betrayed by His Comrades, the Strongest Hero Joins Forces with the Strongest Monster)*
[7/1] Seijo no Hazu ga, Douyara Nottoraremashita (I Was Supposed to Be the Saint, but I Was Robbed the Position, Apparently...)*
[8/14] Brutal: Satsujin Keisatsukan no Kokuhaku (Brutal)*
[8/17] Majo Taisen: 32-nin no Isai no Majo wa Koroshiau (The War of Greedy Witches)*
[8/19] Motokare ga Fudanshi ni Natteorimashite. (My Ex-Boyfriend Loves Boys' Love!)*
[8/20] Sono Koi wa Ichigo no You ni (Strawberry Love)*
[8/22] Kamen no Yabou (Masked Ambition: Death Ballade)*
[8/27] Oukyuu no Trinity (Trinity of the Royal Palace)*
[8/29] Boukensha License wo Hakudatsu sareta Ossan dakedo, Manamusume ga Dekita node Nonbiri Jinsei wo Ouka suru (I Lost My Adventurer's License, but It's Fine Because I Have an Adorable Daughter Now)*
[9/1] "Mou.... Hatarakitakunai n desu": Boukensha nanka Yameteyaru. Imasara, Taiguu wo Kaeru kara to Onegaisaretemo Okotowari desu. Boku wa Zettai Hatarakimasen. (I... Don't Want to Work Anymore. I Quit Being an Adventurer for Good and You Can't Stop Me.)*
[9/4] Seibetsu "Mona Lisa" no Kimi e. (The Gender of Mona Lisa)*
Cross Infinite World (North America)
- [6/24] Isekai de Mofumofu Nadenade suru Tame ni Ganbattemasu. (Fluffy Paradise) [Light Novel]*
[6/24] Nanashi no Oujo to Reikoku Koutei: Shiitagerareta Youjo, Konse de wa Ryuu to Mofumofu ni Dekiai Sarete Imasu (Third Loop: The Nameless Princess and the Cruel Emperor) [Light Novel]*
[6/24] Saigai de Tamago wo Ushinatta Dragon ga Nazeka Ore wo Sodate Hajimeta (I Guess This Dragon Who Lost Her Egg to Disaster Is My Mom Now) [Light Novel]*
[6/24] Shoukoku no Koushaku Reijou wa Tekikoku nite Kakusei suru (A Young Lady Finds Her True Calling Living with the Enemy) [Light Novel]*
Denpa Books (North America)
- [7/3] Kyuujitsu Junction: Shinzou Keigo Tanpenshuu (Holiday Junction)
Inklore (North America)
- [6/28] Under the Oak Tree
[6/28] Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi wo Suru (Loving Yamada at Lv999)
J-Novel Club
- [7/1] Akuyuu no Ore ga Ponkotsu Kishi wo Miterarenai nda ga, Dou Sewa wo Yakya Ii?: Madome Gaiden (An Archdemon's (Friend's) Dilemma: How to Love a Crybaby Knight)*
[7/1] Arafo ni natta Saikyou no Eiyuutachi, Futatabi Senjou de Musou suru!! (Back to the Battlefield: The Veteran Heroes Return to the Fray!) [Light Novel]*
[7/1] Boukensha ni Naritai to Miyako ni Deteitta Musume ga S-Rank ni Natteta (My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer)
[7/1] Black Madougushi Guild wo Tsuihou sareta Watashi, Oukyuu Majutsushi toshite Hirowareru: White na Kyuutei de, Shiawase na Shinseikatsu wo Hajimemasu! (My Magical Career at Court: Living the Dream After My Nightmare Boss Fired Me from the Mages' Guild!) [Light Novel]*
[7/1] Counter Stop Mura no Goinkyo Demon-san: Henkyou no Oukajishi (The Retired Demon of the Maxed-Out Village) [Light Novel]*
[7/1] Hell Mode: Yarikomizuki no Gamer wa Hai Settei no Isekai de Musou suru (Hell Mode - The Hardcore Gamer Dominates in Another World with Garbage Balancing)*
[7/1] Horobi no Kuni no Seifukusha (The Conqueror from a Dying Kingdom)*
[7/1] Knight's & Magic [Light Novel]*
[7/1] Kono Bijutsubu ni wa Mondai ga Aru! (This Art Club Has a Problem!)*
[7/1] Konyaku Haki no Sono Saki ni: Suterare Reijou, Ouji-sama ni Dekiai (Engi) Sareru (Fiancée No More: The Forsaken Lady, the Prince, and Their Make-Believe Love) [Light Novel]*
[7/1] Kisaki Kyouiku kara Nigetai Watashi (I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons) [Light Novel]*
[7/1] Loop 8-shuume wa Shiawase na Jinsei wo: 7-shuubun no Keikenchi to Daisan Oujo no "Kantei" de Kakusei shita Ore wa, Aibou no Behemoth to Tomo ni Musou suru (8th Loop for the Win! With Seven Lives' Worth of XP and the Third Princess's Appraisal Skill, My Behemoth and I Are Unstoppable!) [Light Novel]*
[7/1] Nidoto Ie ni wa Kaerimasen! (I'll Never Set Foot in That House Again!)*
[7/1] Ryoumin 0-nin Start no Henkyou Ryoushu-sama: Ao no Dias to Soukaku no Otome (The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects: Tales of Blue Dias and the Beastkin Alna)*
[8/22] Kakure Saijo wa Zenzen Megenai: Gibo to Gimai ni Ie wo Oidasareta node Konyaku Haki shite Moraou to Omottara, Shinshi Datta Konyakusha ga Hageshiku Dekiai shite Kuru You ni Narimashita!? (Jeanette the Genius: Defying My Evil Stepmother by Starting a Business with My Ride-or-Die Fiancé!) [Light Novel]*
[8/22] Rutile Quartz no Taikan: Ou no Tanjou (The Crown of Rutile Quartz) [Light Novel]*
[8/22] Saishou Hosa to Kurokishi no Keiyaku Kekkon to Rikon to Sonogo: Henkyou no Chi de Futari wa Fuufu wo Yarinaosu (Marriage, Divorce, and Beyond: The White Mage and Black Knight's Romance Reignited) [Light Novel]*
Kodansha USA
- [7/1] Adou (A-DO)
[7/1] Ao no Miburo (The Blue Wolves of Mibu)
[7/1] Boku no Okusan wa Chotto Kowai (My Wife is a Little Intimidating)*
[7/1] Bokura wo Hedateru Ao to Shiro (The White and Blue Between Us)
[7/1] Bless
[7/1] Douse, Koishite Shimaunda. (Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You.)
[7/1] Medalist
[7/1] Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku (The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity)
[7/1] Kei x Yaku: Abunai Aibou (Kei x Yaku: Bound by Law)
[7/1] Kimi no Yokogao wo Miteita (I See Your Face, Turned Away)
[7/1] Kyonyuu Suki nanoni BL-kai ni Tensei shimashita (I Got Reincarnated in a (BL) World of Big (Man) Boobs)
[7/1] Lonely Girl ni Sakaraenai (I Can't Say No to the Lonely Girl)
[7/1] Machigitsune to Hito no Ko (The Yearning Fox Lies in Wait)
[7/1] Ninja to Gokudou (Ninja vs. Gokudo)
[7/1] Noisy Roommate: Ienashi ni Natta node Ikemen to Kaii Tsukimono Ken de Doukyo Hajimemashita (My Noisy Roommate: The Roof Over My Head Comes With Monsters and a Hottie)
[7/1] Nude Model: Yamaguchi Tsubasa Tanpenshuu (Nude Model: Tsubasa Yamaguchi Short Stories)
[7/1] Number Call
[7/1] Online Game Nakama to Sashi Off shitara Shokuba no Oni Joushi ga Kita (Turns Out My Online Friend is My Real-Life Boss!)
[7/1] Ooyukiumi no Kaina (Kaina of the Great Snow Sea)
[7/1] Sketchy
[7/1] Teppuu (Teppu)*
[7/1] Tonari no Stella (Gazing at the Star Next Door)
[7/1] Tsukanoma no Ichika (A Brief Moment of Ichika)
[8/31] Hataraku Saibou Lady (Cells at Work! Lady)
[8/31] Mariage: Kami no Shizuku Saishuushou (Drops of God: Mariage)
Kuma (North America)
- [7/3] Ashita Niji ga Denakutemo (Even If There Is No Rainbow Tomorrow.)
[7/3] Te wo Nobashitara, Tsubasa (Spread Your Wings and Fly)
[7/3] Yuki no Shita no Qualia (Qualia Under the Snow)
Manga Planet
- [7/1] Hitorijime Boyfriend*
[7/1] Hitorijime My Hero*
[7/1] Itoshi no XL Size (His Extra-Large, Ever-So-Lovely...)*
[7/1] Loveless*
[7/1] Kimi to Natsu no Naka (The Summer with You)*
[7/1] Konya, Otto Koukan Shimasen ka? (Tonight, Shall We Exchange Husbands?)
[7/1] Kyojinzoku no Hanayome (The Titan's Bride)*
[7/1] Sugar Dog Life*
Mangasplaining (North America)
- [7/14] Search and Destroy
[7/19] Mandarin Gypsy Cat no Roujou (Wandering Cat's Cage)
Seven Seas Entertainment (North America)
- [7/13] Ano Otome Game wa Oretachi ni Kibishii Sekai desu (Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of That Otome Game Is Tough for Us) [Light Novel]
[7/13] Bokura ga Koisuru 5-byou Mae: Ubu Koi BL Anthology (BL First Crush Anthology: Five Seconds Before We Fall in Love)
[7/13] Douse Suterareru no kara, Saigo ni Suki ni Sasete Itadakimasu (Before You Discard Me, I Shall Have My Way with You)
[7/13] Kaii to Otome to Kamikakushi (Mysterious Disappearances)
[7/13] Kimi to Shiranai Natsu ni Naru (Throw Away the Suit Together.)
[7/13] Punch Drunk Love
Square Enix Manga & Books
- [7/1] Akuyaku Reijou wa Dekiai Route ni Hairimashita!? (The Villainess's Guide to (Not) Falling in Love)
[7/1] Koisuru Gokudou Oniisan (Mobsters in Love)
[7/1] Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken (The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten)
[7/1] Seibetsu "Mona Lisa" no Kimi e. (Just Like Mona Lisa)
[7/1] Soul Eater NOT!
[7/1] Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari (Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You)
[7/1] Victoria no Denki Hitsugi (Victoria's Electric Coffin)
Titan Comics (North America)
- [7/20] Kegare no Uta (The Poetry of Ran)
[7/20] Tengen Eiyuu Taisen (Tengen Hero Wars)
[8/25] Bakuretsu Tenshi: Angel's Adolescence (Burst Angel)
Tokyopop (North America)
- [7/3] Akuyaku Reijou no Okiniiri: Ouji...... Jama! (The Villainess' Favorite Prince Is in the Way!)*
[7/3] Ashita Shinu ni wa, (Since I Could Die Tomorrow)*
[7/3] Himemuko (Scarlet Secret)*
[7/3] Innocent wo Kegasu Kiss (A Kiss that Stains the Innocence)*
[7/3] Kuroki Kemono wa Ai ni Otsu (A Beast's Descent Into Love)*
Udon Entertainment (North America)
- [7/2] Fuufu Ijou, Koibito Miman. (More than a married couple, but not lovers.)
[7/2] Mamahaha no Tsurego ga Motokano datta (My Stepmom's Daughter Is My Ex)
[7/2] Ottoman (Ottoman: Henshin Hero Husband)
[7/2] Tabi Suru Nyanko ni Koi wo Suru (Falling in Love with a Traveling Cat)
[7/21] Bara wa Shuraba de Umareru: 70-nendai Shoujo Manga Ashisutanto Funtou-ki (No Roses Without Thorns: My Life As a Shoujo Manga Assistant)
[7/21] Veil
Viz Media (North America)
- [7/3] Naruto Gaiden: Uzu no Naka no Tsumujikaze
Yen Press (North America)
- [7/1] Astraea Record: Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka - Eiyuutan (Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Astrarea Record) [Light Novel]
[7/1] Babel [Light Novel]
[7/1] Beastrings
[7/1] Bungou Stray Dogs: Dazai, Chuuya, Juugosai
[7/1] Durarara!! Gaiden!? (Durarara!! Side Stories?!) [Light Novel]
[7/1] Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Meguri (Higurashi When They Cry: MEGURI)
[7/1] Himekishi-sama no Himo (He Is a Kept Man for Princess Knight.)
[7/1] holoX MEETing!
[7/1] Kami-sama no Kaigogakari (Taking Care of God)
[7/1] Kekkaishi no Ichirinka (Bride of the Barrier Master)
[7/1] Kamisama ga Machigaeru (God Bless the Mistaken)
[7/1] Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu Tanpenshuu (Re:Zero Short Story Collection) [Light Novel]
[7/1] Rokujou Hitoma no Majo Life (A Witch's Life in a Micro Room)
[7/1] Shibou Yuugi de Meshi wo Kuu. (Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table) [Light Novel]
[7/1] Youma to Geboku no Keiyaku Jouken (The Contract of the Phantom and His Servant) [Light Novel]
[7/2] Omniscient Reader
[7/2] Omniscient Reader [Novel]
[7/20] Boku no Dokuhime wa Kyou mo Kawaii (My Poison Princess Is Still Cute Today)
[7/20] Shinyaku Toaru Majutsu no Index (A Certain Magical Index NT) [Light Novel]
[8/25] Ako to Bambi (Ako and Bambi)
[8/25] Akuyaku Reijou to Akuyaku Reisoku ga, Deatte Koi ni Ochita nara: Nanashi no Seirei to Keiyaku shite Oidasareta Reijou wa, Kyou mo Reisoku to Kisoiatteiru you desu (If the Villainess and Villain Met and Fell in Love)
[8/25] Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai (The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter) [Light Novel]
[8/25] Kimi wa Boku no Regret (You Are My Regret) [Light Novel]
[8/25] Kono Hon wo Nusumu Mono wa (Whoever Steals This Book)
[8/25] Mijissou no Last Boss-tachi ga Nakama ni Narimashita. (The Unimplemented Overlords Have Joined the Party!) [Light Novel]
[8/25] Savage Fang Ojousama: Shijou Saikyou no Youhei wa Shijou Saikyou no Bougyaku Reijou to Natte Nidome no Sekai wo Musou suru (Miss Savage Fang) [Light Novel]
Sources:
- Ablaze Publishing: 1
- Animate International: 1
- Anime Limited: 1
- Azuki: 1
- Comikey: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Cross Infinite World
- Denpa Books
- Discotek Media: 1, 2
- GKIDS: 1
- Inklore: 1
- J-Novel Club: 1, 2, 3, 4
- Kodansha USA: 1, 2, 3
- Kuma: 1
- Manga Planet: 1
- Mangasplaining: 1, 2
- Sentai Filmworks: 1, 2, 3, 4
- Seven Seas Entertainment: 1
- Square Enix Manga & Books: 1
- Titan Comics: 1, 2
- Tokyopop: 1
- Udon Entertainment: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- Viz Media: 1
- Yen Press: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
← Q2 2023 Anime & Manga Licenses
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Anime Limited licenses City Hunter Movie: Tenshi no Namida.
Source: https://twitter.com/AllTheAnime/status/1679491018595483648
GKIDS acquires the distribution rights for Studio Ghibli's Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru ka.
Source: https://twitter.com/GKIDSfilms/status/1679883835452817408
Ablaze Publishing picks up Gannibal for physical release.
Source: https://twitter.com/Anime/status/1680997295909740545
Mangasplaining licenses Search and Destroy and Mandarin Gypsy Cat no Roujou. The titles will be released digitally in August 2023 and physically in February 2024 and Fall 2024, respectively.
Source: 1, 2
New licenses from Seven Seas Entertainment:
Ano Otome Game wa Oretachi ni Kibishii Sekai desu
Bokura ga Koisuru 5-byou Mae: Ubu Koi BL Anthology
Douse Suterareru no kara, Saigo ni Suki ni Sasete Itadakimasu
Kaii to Otome to Kamikakushi
Kimi to Shiranai Natsu ni Naru
Punch Drunk Love
Source: https://twitter.com/gomanga/status/1679267140879405058
Titan Comics licenses Kegare no Uta and Tengen Eiyuu Taisen.
Source: https://twitter.com/Anime/status/1682133284086587394
Udon Entertainment licenses Bara wa Shuraba de Umareru: 70-nendai Shoujo Manga Ashisutanto Funtou-ki and Veil.
Source: https://twitter.com/UdonEnt/status/1682367212827607040
Yen Press licenses the manga series Boku no Dokuhime wa Kyou mo Kawaii as well as the Shinyaku Toaru Majutsu no Index light novel series.
Source: 1, 2
Source: https://twitter.com/AllTheAnime/status/1679491018595483648
GKIDS acquires the distribution rights for Studio Ghibli's Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru ka.
Source: https://twitter.com/GKIDSfilms/status/1679883835452817408
Ablaze Publishing picks up Gannibal for physical release.
Source: https://twitter.com/Anime/status/1680997295909740545
Mangasplaining licenses Search and Destroy and Mandarin Gypsy Cat no Roujou. The titles will be released digitally in August 2023 and physically in February 2024 and Fall 2024, respectively.
Source: 1, 2
New licenses from Seven Seas Entertainment:
Ano Otome Game wa Oretachi ni Kibishii Sekai desu
Bokura ga Koisuru 5-byou Mae: Ubu Koi BL Anthology
Douse Suterareru no kara, Saigo ni Suki ni Sasete Itadakimasu
Kaii to Otome to Kamikakushi
Kimi to Shiranai Natsu ni Naru
Punch Drunk Love
Source: https://twitter.com/gomanga/status/1679267140879405058
Titan Comics licenses Kegare no Uta and Tengen Eiyuu Taisen.
Source: https://twitter.com/Anime/status/1682133284086587394
Udon Entertainment licenses Bara wa Shuraba de Umareru: 70-nendai Shoujo Manga Ashisutanto Funtou-ki and Veil.
Source: https://twitter.com/UdonEnt/status/1682367212827607040
Yen Press licenses the manga series Boku no Dokuhime wa Kyou mo Kawaii as well as the Shinyaku Toaru Majutsu no Index light novel series.
Source: 1, 2
Jul 21, 2023 11:36 PM by Snow
Denpa Books licenses Kyuujitsu Junction: Shinzou Keigo Tanpenshuu.
Source: https://twitter.com/denpa_books/status/1676020446943416320
Kuma licenses Ashita Niji ga Denakutemo, Te wo Nobashitara, Tsubasa, and Yuki no Shita no Qualia.
Source: https://twitter.com/Anime/status/1675980237266460674
Tokypop acquires the following titles for digital release:
Akuyaku Reijou no Okiniiri: Ouji...... Jama!
Ashita Shinu ni wa,
Himemuko
Innocent wo Kegasu Kiss
Kuroki Kemono wa Ai ni Otsu
Source: https://twitter.com/Anime/status/1675807852298993664
Udon Entertainment licenses Fuufu Ijou, Koibito Miman., Mamahaha no Tsurego ga Motokano datta, Ottoman, and Tabi Suru Nyanko ni Koi wo Suru.
Source: 1, 2, 3, 4
Viz Media licenses Masashi Kishimoto's upcoming Naruto one-shot Naruto Gaiden: Uzu no Naka no Tsumujikaze.
Source: https://twitter.com/VIZMedia/status/1675665666332930048
Yen Press' imprint for Korean comics Ize Press licenses the manhwa and novel of Omniscient Reader.
Source: https://twitter.com/izepress/status/1675325744841469959
Source: https://twitter.com/denpa_books/status/1676020446943416320
Kuma licenses Ashita Niji ga Denakutemo, Te wo Nobashitara, Tsubasa, and Yuki no Shita no Qualia.
Source: https://twitter.com/Anime/status/1675980237266460674
Tokypop acquires the following titles for digital release:
Akuyaku Reijou no Okiniiri: Ouji...... Jama!
Ashita Shinu ni wa,
Himemuko
Innocent wo Kegasu Kiss
Kuroki Kemono wa Ai ni Otsu
Source: https://twitter.com/Anime/status/1675807852298993664
Udon Entertainment licenses Fuufu Ijou, Koibito Miman., Mamahaha no Tsurego ga Motokano datta, Ottoman, and Tabi Suru Nyanko ni Koi wo Suru.
Source: 1, 2, 3, 4
Viz Media licenses Masashi Kishimoto's upcoming Naruto one-shot Naruto Gaiden: Uzu no Naka no Tsumujikaze.
Source: https://twitter.com/VIZMedia/status/1675665666332930048
Yen Press' imprint for Korean comics Ize Press licenses the manhwa and novel of Omniscient Reader.
Source: https://twitter.com/izepress/status/1675325744841469959
Jul 8, 2023 5:03 AM by Snow
Announcements from Anime Expo
Animate International licenses Delivery Hug Therapy, Fukou-kun wa Kiss suru shika Nai!, and Maigo to Omawari-san.
Source: https://twitter.com/Anime/status/1675270561323204608
Comikey licenses a couple of titles for digital release:
Grappler Baki
Hikyoumono dato Yuusha Party wo Tsuihou sareta node Hataraku Koto wo Yamemashita
Last Boss, Yametemita: Shujinkou ni Taosareta Furishite Jiyuu ni Ikitemita
Oshi ga Ani ni Narimashita
Saikyou Kensei no Mahou Shugyou: Level 99 no Status wo Tamotta Mama Level 1 kara Yarinaosu
Saikyou Mahoushi no Inton Keikaku: The Alternative
Saikyou Tank no Meikyuu Kouryaku: Tairyoku 9999 no Rare Skill-mochi Tank, Yuusha Party wo Tsuihou sareru
Shikkokutsukai no Saikyou Yuusha: Nakama Zenin ni Uragirareta node Saikyou no Mamono to Kumimasu
Seijo no Hazu ga, Douyara Nottoraremashita
Source: https://twitter.com/Anime/status/1675322905540939778
Light novel titles acquired by J-Novel Club for digital release:
Akuyuu no Ore ga Ponkotsu Kishi wo Miterarenai nda ga, Dou Sewa wo Yakya Ii?: Madome Gaiden
Arafo ni natta Saikyou no Eiyuutachi, Futatabi Senjou de Musou suru!!
Boukensha ni Naritai to Miyako ni Deteitta Musume ga S-Rank ni Natteta
Black Madougushi Guild wo Tsuihou sareta Watashi, Oukyuu Majutsushi toshite Hirowareru: White na Kyuutei de, Shiawase na Shinseikatsu wo Hajimemasu!
Counter Stop Mura no Goinkyo Demon-san: Henkyou no Oukajishi
Hell Mode: Yarikomizuki no Gamer wa Hai Settei no Isekai de Musou suru
Horobi no Kuni no Seifukusha
Knight's & Magic
Kono Bijutsubu ni wa Mondai ga Aru!
Konyaku Haki no Sono Saki ni: Suterare Reijou, Ouji-sama ni Dekiai (Engi) Sareru
Kisaki Kyouiku kara Nigetai Watashi
Loop 8-shuume wa Shiawase na Jinsei wo: 7-shuubun no Keikenchi to Daisan Oujo no "Kantei" de Kakusei shita Ore wa, Aibou no Behemoth to Tomo ni Musou suru
Nidoto Ie ni wa Kaerimasen!
Ryoumin 0-nin Start no Henkyou Ryoushu-sama: Ao no Dias to Soukaku no Otome
Source: https://forums.j-novel.club/topic/7060/convention-appearance-anime-expo-2023-with-j-novel-club/3?_=1688289673086
Kodansha USA also licenses a couple of titles for print release (and a few for digital)
Adou
Ao no Miburo
Boku no Okusan wa Chotto Kowai (digital)
Bokura wo Hedateru Ao to Shiro
Bless
Douse, Koishite Shimaunda.
Medalist
Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku
Kei x Yaku: Abunai Aibou
Kimi no Yokogao wo Miteita
Kyonyuu Suki nanoni BL-kai ni Tensei shimashita
Lonely Girl ni Sakaraenai
Machigitsune to Hito no Ko
Ninja to Gokudou
Noisy Roommate: Ienashi ni Natta node Ikemen to Kaii Tsukimono Ken de Doukyo Hajimemashita
Nude Model: Yamaguchi Tsubasa Tanpenshuu
Number Call
Online Game Nakama to Sashi Off shitara Shokuba no Oni Joushi ga Kita
Ooyukiumi no Kaina
Sketchy
Teppuu (digital)
Tonari no Stella
Tsukanoma no Ichika
Source: https://twitter.com/KodanshaManga/status/1674558609588654081
New digital licenses by Manga Planet:
Hitorijime Boyfriend
Hitorijime My Hero
Itoshi no XL Size
Loveless
Kimi to Natsu no Naka
Konya, Otto Koukan Shimasen ka?
Kyojinzoku no Hanayome
Sugar Dog Life
Source: https://twitter.com/Anime/status/1675237845185773570
Square Enix Manga & Books' licenses for Q4 2023 and onwards:
Akuyaku Reijou wa Dekiai Route ni Hairimashita!?
Koisuru Gokudou Oniisan
Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken
Seibetsu "Mona Lisa" no Kimi e.
Soul Eater NOT!
Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari
Victoria no Denki Hitsugi
Source: https://twitter.com/SquareEnixBooks/status/1675314596025073664
Manga and light novel titles acquired by Yen Press:
Astraea Record: Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka - Eiyuutan (light novel)
Babel (light novel)
Beastrings
Bungou Stray Dogs: Dazai, Chuuya, Juugosai
Durarara!! Gaiden!? (light novel)
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Meguri
Himekishi-sama no Himo
holoX MEETing!
Kami-sama no Kaigogakari
Kekkaishi no Ichirinka
Kamisama ga Machigaeru
Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu Tanpenshuu (light novel)
Rokujou Hitoma no Majo Life
Shibou Yuugi de Meshi wo Kuu. (light novel)
Youma to Geboku no Keiyaku Jouken
Source: https://twitter.com/yenpress/media (no thread)
Animate International licenses Delivery Hug Therapy, Fukou-kun wa Kiss suru shika Nai!, and Maigo to Omawari-san.
Source: https://twitter.com/Anime/status/1675270561323204608
Comikey licenses a couple of titles for digital release:
Grappler Baki
Hikyoumono dato Yuusha Party wo Tsuihou sareta node Hataraku Koto wo Yamemashita
Last Boss, Yametemita: Shujinkou ni Taosareta Furishite Jiyuu ni Ikitemita
Oshi ga Ani ni Narimashita
Saikyou Kensei no Mahou Shugyou: Level 99 no Status wo Tamotta Mama Level 1 kara Yarinaosu
Saikyou Mahoushi no Inton Keikaku: The Alternative
Saikyou Tank no Meikyuu Kouryaku: Tairyoku 9999 no Rare Skill-mochi Tank, Yuusha Party wo Tsuihou sareru
Shikkokutsukai no Saikyou Yuusha: Nakama Zenin ni Uragirareta node Saikyou no Mamono to Kumimasu
Seijo no Hazu ga, Douyara Nottoraremashita
Source: https://twitter.com/Anime/status/1675322905540939778
Light novel titles acquired by J-Novel Club for digital release:
Akuyuu no Ore ga Ponkotsu Kishi wo Miterarenai nda ga, Dou Sewa wo Yakya Ii?: Madome Gaiden
Arafo ni natta Saikyou no Eiyuutachi, Futatabi Senjou de Musou suru!!
Boukensha ni Naritai to Miyako ni Deteitta Musume ga S-Rank ni Natteta
Black Madougushi Guild wo Tsuihou sareta Watashi, Oukyuu Majutsushi toshite Hirowareru: White na Kyuutei de, Shiawase na Shinseikatsu wo Hajimemasu!
Counter Stop Mura no Goinkyo Demon-san: Henkyou no Oukajishi
Hell Mode: Yarikomizuki no Gamer wa Hai Settei no Isekai de Musou suru
Horobi no Kuni no Seifukusha
Knight's & Magic
Kono Bijutsubu ni wa Mondai ga Aru!
Konyaku Haki no Sono Saki ni: Suterare Reijou, Ouji-sama ni Dekiai (Engi) Sareru
Kisaki Kyouiku kara Nigetai Watashi
Loop 8-shuume wa Shiawase na Jinsei wo: 7-shuubun no Keikenchi to Daisan Oujo no "Kantei" de Kakusei shita Ore wa, Aibou no Behemoth to Tomo ni Musou suru
Nidoto Ie ni wa Kaerimasen!
Ryoumin 0-nin Start no Henkyou Ryoushu-sama: Ao no Dias to Soukaku no Otome
Source: https://forums.j-novel.club/topic/7060/convention-appearance-anime-expo-2023-with-j-novel-club/3?_=1688289673086
Kodansha USA also licenses a couple of titles for print release (and a few for digital)
Adou
Ao no Miburo
Boku no Okusan wa Chotto Kowai (digital)
Bokura wo Hedateru Ao to Shiro
Bless
Douse, Koishite Shimaunda.
Medalist
Kaoru Hana wa Rin to Saku
Kei x Yaku: Abunai Aibou
Kimi no Yokogao wo Miteita
Kyonyuu Suki nanoni BL-kai ni Tensei shimashita
Lonely Girl ni Sakaraenai
Machigitsune to Hito no Ko
Ninja to Gokudou
Noisy Roommate: Ienashi ni Natta node Ikemen to Kaii Tsukimono Ken de Doukyo Hajimemashita
Nude Model: Yamaguchi Tsubasa Tanpenshuu
Number Call
Online Game Nakama to Sashi Off shitara Shokuba no Oni Joushi ga Kita
Ooyukiumi no Kaina
Sketchy
Teppuu (digital)
Tonari no Stella
Tsukanoma no Ichika
Source: https://twitter.com/KodanshaManga/status/1674558609588654081
New digital licenses by Manga Planet:
Hitorijime Boyfriend
Hitorijime My Hero
Itoshi no XL Size
Loveless
Kimi to Natsu no Naka
Konya, Otto Koukan Shimasen ka?
Kyojinzoku no Hanayome
Sugar Dog Life
Source: https://twitter.com/Anime/status/1675237845185773570
Square Enix Manga & Books' licenses for Q4 2023 and onwards:
Akuyaku Reijou wa Dekiai Route ni Hairimashita!?
Koisuru Gokudou Oniisan
Otonari no Tenshi-sama ni Itsunomanika Dame Ningen ni Sareteita Ken
Seibetsu "Mona Lisa" no Kimi e.
Soul Eater NOT!
Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari
Victoria no Denki Hitsugi
Source: https://twitter.com/SquareEnixBooks/status/1675314596025073664
Manga and light novel titles acquired by Yen Press:
Astraea Record: Dungeon ni Deai wo Motomeru no wa Machigatteiru Darou ka - Eiyuutan (light novel)
Babel (light novel)
Beastrings
Bungou Stray Dogs: Dazai, Chuuya, Juugosai
Durarara!! Gaiden!? (light novel)
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Meguri
Himekishi-sama no Himo
holoX MEETing!
Kami-sama no Kaigogakari
Kekkaishi no Ichirinka
Kamisama ga Machigaeru
Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu Tanpenshuu (light novel)
Rokujou Hitoma no Majo Life
Shibou Yuugi de Meshi wo Kuu. (light novel)
Youma to Geboku no Keiyaku Jouken
Source: https://twitter.com/yenpress/media (no thread)
Jul 2, 2023 2:30 AM by Snow
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Digimon Adventure 02
Digimon Adventure 02 Movies
Digimon Adventure Movie
Digimon Adventure: Bokura no War Game!
Lady Georgie
Lupin III: Seven Days Rhapsody
Overman King Gainer
Tachiguishi Retsuden
+ a couple of BD releases of existing licenses
Source: https://twitter.com/discotekmedia/status/1685350523078348800
New digital licenses by Comikey announced in August:
"Mou.... Hatarakitakunai n desu": Boukensha nanka Yameteyaru. Imasara, Taiguu wo Kaeru kara to Onegaisaretemo Okotowari desu. Boku wa Zettai Hatarakimasen.
Boukensha License wo Hakudatsu sareta Ossan dakedo, Manamusume ga Dekita node Nonbiri Jinsei wo Ouka suru
Brutal: Satsujin Keisatsukan no Kokuhaku
Kamen no Yabou
Majo Taisen: 32-nin no Isai no Majo wa Koroshiau
Motokare ga Fudanshi ni Natteorimashite.
Oukyuu no Trinity
Seibetsu "Mona Lisa" no Kimi e.
Sono Koi wa Ichigo no You ni
Source: Twitter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
J-Novel Club licenses Kakure Saijo wa Zenzen Megenai: Gibo to Gimai ni Ie wo Oidasareta node Konyaku Haki shite Moraou to Omottara, Shinshi Datta Konyakusha ga Hageshiku Dekiai shite Kuru You ni Narimashita!?, Rutile Quartz no Taikan: Ou no Tanjou, and Saishou Hosa to Kurokishi no Keiyaku Kekkon to Rikon to Sonogo: Henkyou no Chi de Futari wa Fuufu wo Yarinaosu.
Source: Twitter 1, 2, 3
Kodansha USA licenses Hataraku Saibou Lady and Mariage: Kami no Shizuku Saishuushou
Source: Twitter 1, 2
Titan Comics's imprint Titan Manga licenses Bakuretsu Tenshi: Angel's Adolescence.
Source: https://twitter.com/Anime/status/1695088898777465084
New manga and light novel licenses by Yen Press:
Ako to Bambi
Akuyaku Reijou to Akuyaku Reisoku ga, Deatte Koi ni Ochita nara: Nanashi no Seirei to Keiyaku shite Oidasareta Reijou wa, Kyou mo Reisoku to Kisoiatteiru you desu
Isekai no Sata wa Shachiku Shidai (light novel)
Kimi wa Boku no Regret (light novel)
Kono Hon wo Nusumu Mono wa
Mijissou no Last Boss-tachi ga Nakama ni Narimashita. (light novel)
Savage Fang Ojousama: Shijou Saikyou no Youhei wa Shijou Saikyou no Bougyaku Reijou to Natte Nidome no Sekai wo Musou suru (light novel)
Source: Twitter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Licenses from ~last week will be carried over to the Q4 thread.
Sep 26, 2023 7:18 AM by Snow