Yen Press
Encyclopedia
Yen Press is the manga and graphic novel imprint of Hachette Book Group
. In addition to their regular book releases, Yen Press produces a monthly anthology called Yen Plus
. The company's varied list demonstrates an interest in publishing a wide variety of Japanese manga, Korean manhwa, and other international content. In addition to translated material, Yen Press has recently begun developing original series, most notably a manga adaptation of James Patterson
's Maximum Ride
and Svetlana Chmakova
's latest series, Nightschool
.
Yen Press was founded in 2006 by former Borders Group, Inc. Buyer Kurt Hassler and DC Comics VP Rich Johnson
(who left the imprint in the fall of 2008). In July 2007, it was announced that Yen Press was to absorb ICEkunion
, a Korean publisher that had been releasing manhwa to the United States. While the manga titles bearing ICEkunion's label would be continued to be sold in stores, subsequent printings would bear the Yen Press logo. Kurt Hassler assured fans, "We plan to pick up all the existing [ICE Kunion] titles...We’re going to continue everything, so fans shouldn’t worry. None of these series are going to fall into a void.”
Yen Press has also stated that it would like to release 30-40 volumes within 2008. One of the flagship titles of their original English artists line has been announced to be Nightschool, which would be released by Canadian Svetlana Chmakova
, who is known for her Tokyopop
title Dramacon
.
During New York Comic Con 2008, Yen Press announced that the titles Soul Eater
, Nabari no Ou, Sumomomo Momomo
, Bamboo Blade
, and Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
will run in their monthly anthology magazine Yen Plus
. The first issue debuted on July 29, 2008.
In 2009 Yen Press announced that it has acquired the rights to Yotsuba&!
and Azumanga Daioh
from their former licensee, A.D. Vision
. In September 2009, Yen will rerelease the first five volumes of Yotsuba&!, in addition to releasing the sixth volume; Azumanga Daioh will be rereleased with a newly-translated version in December 2009.
Hachette Book Group USA
Hachette Book Group is a publishing company owned by Hachette Livre, the largest publishing company in France, and the second largest publisher in the world. Hachette Livre is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lagardère Group. HBG was formed when Hachette Livre purchased the Time Warner Book Group from...
. In addition to their regular book releases, Yen Press produces a monthly anthology called Yen Plus
Yen Plus
Yen Plus is an American monthly anthology magazine of Japanese manga, Korean manhwa, and Original English-language manga published by Yen Press. The first issue went on sale on July 29, 2008 with five manga titles originally published by Gangan Comics, four manhwa titles, and two OEL manga titles...
. The company's varied list demonstrates an interest in publishing a wide variety of Japanese manga, Korean manhwa, and other international content. In addition to translated material, Yen Press has recently begun developing original series, most notably a manga adaptation of James Patterson
James Patterson
James B. Patterson is an American author of thriller novels, largely known for his series about American psychologist Alex Cross...
's Maximum Ride
Maximum Ride
Maximum Ride is a series of young adult science fiction and fantasy novels by American author James Patterson. The series chronicles the lives of six fugitive kids – Max, Fang, Iggy, Gasman, Nudge, and Angel – known collectively as the Flock...
and Svetlana Chmakova
Svetlana Chmakova
Svetlana Chmakova is a comic creator. She is best known for Dramacon, an original English-language manga spanning three volumes and published in North America by Tokyopop. Her other work includes the 2-page The Adventures of CG for CosmoGIRL! magazine and the webcomic Chasing Rainbows for...
's latest series, Nightschool
Nightschool
Nightschool is an ongoing supernatural original English-language manga written and illustrated by Svetlana Chmakova. The chapters appear as a serial in the monthly manga magazine Yen Plus. Yen Press collects the chapters in bound volumes...
.
Yen Press was founded in 2006 by former Borders Group, Inc. Buyer Kurt Hassler and DC Comics VP Rich Johnson
Rich Johnson (publishing executive)
Rich Johnson is a publishing executive notable for his contributions in the field of graphic novels.Johnson is a former Vice President of Book Trade Sales at DC Comics who has been credited with popularizing the graphic novel genre in mainstream bookstores and libraries...
(who left the imprint in the fall of 2008). In July 2007, it was announced that Yen Press was to absorb ICEkunion
ICEkunion
ICEkunion published South Korean manhwa comics in the United States. The firm's industry experience come from Studio ICE. Titles were licensed from manhwa publishing companies that originally sold them in The Republic of Korea in the Korean language...
, a Korean publisher that had been releasing manhwa to the United States. While the manga titles bearing ICEkunion's label would be continued to be sold in stores, subsequent printings would bear the Yen Press logo. Kurt Hassler assured fans, "We plan to pick up all the existing [ICE Kunion] titles...We’re going to continue everything, so fans shouldn’t worry. None of these series are going to fall into a void.”
Yen Press has also stated that it would like to release 30-40 volumes within 2008. One of the flagship titles of their original English artists line has been announced to be Nightschool, which would be released by Canadian Svetlana Chmakova
Svetlana Chmakova
Svetlana Chmakova is a comic creator. She is best known for Dramacon, an original English-language manga spanning three volumes and published in North America by Tokyopop. Her other work includes the 2-page The Adventures of CG for CosmoGIRL! magazine and the webcomic Chasing Rainbows for...
, who is known for her Tokyopop
Tokyopop
Tokyopop, styled TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor, licensor, and publisher of anime, manga, manhwa, and Western manga-style works. The existing German publishing division produces German translations of licensed Japanese properties and original English-language manga, as well...
title Dramacon
Dramacon
Dramacon is an original English-language manga written and illustrated by Svetlana Chmakova. It was published in three volumes by Tokyopop from October 11, 2005 to December 11, 2007...
.
During New York Comic Con 2008, Yen Press announced that the titles Soul Eater
Soul Eater (manga)
is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Atsushi Ōkubo. Set at the "Death Weapon Meister Academy," the series revolves around three teams consisting of a weapon meister and human weapon...
, Nabari no Ou, Sumomomo Momomo
Sumomomo Momomo
is a Japanese manga series created by Japanese author Shinobu Ohtaka. The manga was first serialized in the Japanese manga magazine Young Gangan in 2004, which is published by Square Enix. The manga has been licensed by Yen Press for distribution in North America...
, Bamboo Blade
Bamboo Blade
is a Japanese manga series written by Masahiro Totsuka, and illustrated by Aguri Igarashi. The manga was first serialized in the Japanese seinen manga magazine Young Gangan starting December 3, 2004. The manga has been licensed for distribution in North America by Yen Press. An anime adaptation by...
, and Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
, known simply as When They Cry for the North American release of the anime adaptation, is a Japanese murder mystery dōjin soft sound novel series produced by 07th Expansion. The games are built on the NScripter game engine and are playable on Microsoft Windows PCs...
will run in their monthly anthology magazine Yen Plus
Yen Plus
Yen Plus is an American monthly anthology magazine of Japanese manga, Korean manhwa, and Original English-language manga published by Yen Press. The first issue went on sale on July 29, 2008 with five manga titles originally published by Gangan Comics, four manhwa titles, and two OEL manga titles...
. The first issue debuted on July 29, 2008.
In 2009 Yen Press announced that it has acquired the rights to Yotsuba&!
Yotsuba&!
is an ongoing Japanese comedy manga series by Kiyohiko Azuma, the creator of Azumanga Daioh. It is published in Japan by ASCII Media Works, formerly MediaWorks, in the monthly magazine Dengeki Daioh and collected in ten tankōbon volumes...
and Azumanga Daioh
Azumanga Daioh
is a Japanese comedy manga by Kiyohiko Azuma. It was serialized by MediaWorks in the shōnen manga magazine Dengeki Daioh from 1999 to 2002 and collected in four bound volumes...
from their former licensee, A.D. Vision
A.D. Vision
A.D. Vision was an American international multimedia entertainment company headquartered in Houston, Texas, prior to its collapse and distress sale to four other Houston-based companies in 2009...
. In September 2009, Yen will rerelease the first five volumes of Yotsuba&!, in addition to releasing the sixth volume; Azumanga Daioh will be rereleased with a newly-translated version in December 2009.
Original series
- Daniel X by James Patterson, with Michael Ledwidge, art by SeungHui Kye
- The CliqueThe Clique SeriesThe Clique is an American young adult novel series written by Lisi Harrison and was originally published by Little, Brown and Company, a subsidiary of the Hachette Group, but got reprinted by Poppy books. The series revolves around four girls...
, story by Lisi Harrison, art by Yishan LiYishan LiYishan Li is a professional comic creator currently living in Edinburgh, UK.Her first published manga story was in Beijing Comics, 1999. Her first full-length English manga "Spirit Marked" was published by Yaoi Press in October, 2005. She then published another book called "Aluria Chronicles" ... - Gossip GirlGossip GirlGossip Girl is an American young adult novel series written by Cecily von Ziegesar and published by Little, Brown and Company, a subsidiary of the Hachette Group. The series revolves around the lives and romances of the privileged teenagers at the Constance Billard School for Girls, an elite...
; art and adaptation by HyeKyung Baek, original concept by Cecily von Ziegesar - Maximum Ride; story by James PattersonJames PattersonJames B. Patterson is an American author of thriller novels, largely known for his series about American psychologist Alex Cross...
, art by NaRae Lee - NightschoolNightschoolNightschool is an ongoing supernatural original English-language manga written and illustrated by Svetlana Chmakova. The chapters appear as a serial in the monthly manga magazine Yen Plus. Yen Press collects the chapters in bound volumes...
, by Svetlana ChmakovaSvetlana ChmakovaSvetlana Chmakova is a comic creator. She is best known for Dramacon, an original English-language manga spanning three volumes and published in North America by Tokyopop. Her other work includes the 2-page The Adventures of CG for CosmoGIRL! magazine and the webcomic Chasing Rainbows for... - Twilight: The Graphic NovelTwilight: The Graphic NovelTwilight: The Graphic Novel is a graphic novel by Young Kim, an adaptation of the first thirteen chapters of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer...
; story by Stephenie MeyerStephenie MeyerStephenie Meyer is an American author known for her vampire romance series Twilight. The Twilight novels have gained worldwide recognition and sold over 100 million copies globally, with translations into 37 different languages...
, art by Young Kim - The World of QuestThe World of QuestThe World of Quest is a comic series by Jason T. Kruse shown on the Komikwerks site as a webcomic and later released as a full graphic novel.The currently chapter on the site is "Prison Break"...
, by Jason T. Kruse
Manga
- Alice on DeadlinesAlice on Deadlinesis a manga series by Shiro Ihara. The manga was serialized in Square Enix's shōnen magazine, Gangan Wing. Square Enix released the manga's four tankōbon volumes between March 26, 2005 and May 27, 2006...
, by Shiro Ihara - Azumanga DaiohAzumanga Daiohis a Japanese comedy manga by Kiyohiko Azuma. It was serialized by MediaWorks in the shōnen manga magazine Dengeki Daioh from 1999 to 2002 and collected in four bound volumes...
, by Kiyohiko Azuma - B. Ichi, by Atsushi Ohkubo
- Bamboo BladeBamboo Bladeis a Japanese manga series written by Masahiro Totsuka, and illustrated by Aguri Igarashi. The manga was first serialized in the Japanese seinen manga magazine Young Gangan starting December 3, 2004. The manga has been licensed for distribution in North America by Yen Press. An anime adaptation by...
; story by Masahiro Totsuka, art by Aguri Igarashi - Black Butler, by Yana Toboso
- Black God; story by Dall-Young Lim, art by Sung-Woo Park
- The Bride's Stories by Kaoru Mori
- Bunny Drop, by Yumi Unita
- Cat Paradise, by Yuji Iwahara
- Cirque du FreakCirque du Freak (manga), known as The Saga of Darren Shan in the United Kingdom, is a Japanese manga series illustrated by Takahiro Arai and based on the book series The Saga of Darren Shan by author Darren Shan. Arai won a contest in which the winning manga artist would be allowed to draw the series in a manga medium....
; story by Darren ShanDarren ShanDarren O'Shaughnessy , who commonly writes under the pen name Darren Shan, is an Irish author. Darren Shan is also the main character in Shan's The Saga of Darren Shan young-adult fiction series. He also wrote The Demonata series as well as the stand-alone books, Koyasan and The Thin Executioner...
, art by Takahiro Arai - Crimson-Shell, by Jun Mochizuki
- Darker Than Black; original story by Bones and Tensai Okamura, art by Nokiya
- Dragon Girl, by Toru Fujieda
- GA Geijutsuka Art Design ClassGA Geijutsuka Art Design Classis a Japanese seinen yonkoma manga series by Satoko Kiyuzuki. The series was serialized in Heiwa Shuppan's moe four-panel manga magazine Comic Gyutto! from its first issue on July 23, 2004 to its last issue...
, by Satoko Kiyuduki - Hero Tales; story by Huang Jin Zhou, art by Hiromu ArakawaHiromu Arakawais a Japanese manga artist from Hokkaidō. Her renowned manga, Fullmetal Alchemist, became a hit both domestically and internationally, and was later adapted into two television anime series. She often portrays herself as a bespectacled cow.-Biography:...
- Highschool of the DeadHighschool of the Deadis a manga series written by Daisuke Satō and illustrated by Shōji Satō. The story follows a group of high school students caught in the middle of a zombie apocalypse...
; written by Daisuke Satō, illustrated by Shōji Satō
- Higurashi When They Cry, story by Ryukishi07, artist depends on story arc
- Ichiroh! by Mikage
- K-On!K-On!is a Japanese four-panel comic strip manga written and illustrated by Kakifly. The manga was serialized in Houbunsha's seinen manga magazine Manga Time Kirara between the May 2007 and October 2010 issues. It was also serialized in Houbunsha's magazine Manga Time Kirara Carat...
by Kakifly - Kaze no HanaKaze no HanaKaze no Hana is a Japanese manga series that was written by Akiyoshi Ohta, and was illustrated by Ushio mizta. It consists of three volumes released in Japan by MediaWorks and was licensed and released in English by Yen Press.-Plot:...
; story by Ushio Mizta, art by Akiyoshi Ohta - Kieli; story by Yukako Kabei, art by Shiori Teshirogi
- Kobato., by Clamp
- Love QuestLove Quest (manga)is a Japanese boys love manga written and illustrated by Lily Hoshino. It was released in English by Yen Press in October 2008.-Reception:Anime News Network said that Love Quest is a "serious stinker", but Mania Entertainment found it "surprisingly entertaining", regarding Hoshino's art as...
, by Lily Hoshino - The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya; story by Nagaru Tanigawa, art by Gaku Tsugano, character design by Noizi Ito
- The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi-chan; story and art by Puyo , originally created by Nagaru Tanigawa, character design by Noizi Ito
- Mr. Flower Bride, by Lily Hoshino
- Mr. Flower Groom, by Lily Hoshino
- My Girlfriend's a Geek; story by Pentabu, art by Rize Shinba
- Nabari no Ou, by Yuhki Kamatani
- Himeyuka and Rozione's Story, by Yumeka Sumomo
- Not Love But Delicious Foods, by Fumi YoshinagaFumi Yoshinagais a Japanese manga artist known for her shōjo and shōnen-ai works.-Personal:Fumi Yoshinaga was born in Tokyo, Japan in 1971. She attended the prestigious Keio University in Tokyo....
- Omamori HimariOmamori Himari, often abbreviated as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Milan Matra. The manga began serialization in the May 2006 issue of Fujimi Shobo's manga magazine Monthly Dragon Age, and the first tankōbon was released by Kadokawa Shoten on February 7, 2007...
, by Milan Matra - OninagiOninagiOnigani is a Japanese comic, or manga, written by Akira Ishida. It was originally published in Japan in 2007 by Houbunsha. It was announced at Yen Press' Comic-Con International panel on July 2008 that they acquired Oninagi for North American release. The first volume was translated and published...
, by Akira Ishida
- Pandora HeartsPandora Heartsis a manga series by Jun Mochizuki. Originally starting serialization in the shōnen magazine GFantasy published by Square Enix in June 2006. Currently fourteen volumes have been released in Japan. The manga series was licensed for an English language release by Broccoli Books but has been dropped;...
, by Jun Mochizuki - RomeoxJuliet, art by COM
- Sasameke, by Ryuji Gotsubo
- Shoulder-a-Coffin Kuro, by Satoko Kiyuduki
- Soul EaterSoul Eater (manga)is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Atsushi Ōkubo. Set at the "Death Weapon Meister Academy," the series revolves around three teams consisting of a weapon meister and human weapon...
, by Atsushi Ohkubo - Spice and Wolf, by Isuna Hasekura
- Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning; story by Kyo Shirodaira, art by Eita Mizuno
- S.S. AstroS.S. Astrois a Japanese four-panel comic strip manga by Negi Banno about the lives of female teachers within a school at which they teach. The "Astro" in the title is actually an acronym abbreviating "Asahio Sogo Teacher's ROom", alluding to the school's name Asahio Sogo...
, by Negi Banno - Sumomomo MomomoSumomomo Momomois a Japanese manga series created by Japanese author Shinobu Ohtaka. The manga was first serialized in the Japanese manga magazine Young Gangan in 2004, which is published by Square Enix. The manga has been licensed by Yen Press for distribution in North America...
, by Shinobu Ohtaka - SundomeSundomeis a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kazuto Okada. Sundome literally means "stopping the moment before", in this case referring to being stopped just before ejaculating. Eight volumes have been released in Japan with seven volumes translated into English...
, by Kazuto Okada - Sunshine Sketch, by Ume Aoki
- Suzunari!, by Shoko Iwami
- Tale of the Waning Moon, by Hyouta Fujiyama
- Tena on S-String, by Sesuna Mikabe
- Ugly Duckling's Love Revolution, by Yuuki Fujinari
- Betrayal Knows My NameUragiri wa Boku no Namae o Shitteiru, also known as UraBoku, is the title of a Shōjo manga by Odagiri Hotaru. It premiered in the Shōjo magazine Monthly Asuka in October 2005. An anime adaptation began on April 2010 on Chiba TV.-Story:...
by Hotaru Odagiri - Welcome to Wakaba-SohWelcome to Wakaba-SohWelcome to Wakaba-Soh is a manga series by Chako Abeno published in English by Yen Press and serialized in Manga Time Kirara MAX.-External links:* * **...
, by Chako Abeno - With the LightWith the Lightis a josei drama manga by Keiko Tobe. It began serialization in 2000 in For Mrs., and serial chapters were collected in 15 tankōbon volumes by Akita Shoten. The series depicts the struggles of a young mother, Sachiko Azuma, raising her autistic son Hikaru in modern Japan...
, by Keiko Tobe - Yotsuba&!Yotsuba&!is an ongoing Japanese comedy manga series by Kiyohiko Azuma, the creator of Azumanga Daioh. It is published in Japan by ASCII Media Works, formerly MediaWorks, in the monthly magazine Dengeki Daioh and collected in ten tankōbon volumes...
, by Kiyohiko Azuma - Zombie-LoanZombie-Loanis a Japanese manga series created by Peach-Pit: Banri Sendo and Shibuko Ebara. It is published by Square Enix and is serialized in the Japanese shōnen manga magazine GFantasy. The series is licensed in the United States by Yen Press....
, by Peach-Pit
Manhwa
- 11th Cat11th Cat11th Cat is a fictional fantasy/romance Korean manhwa written by Kim Mi-kyung. It follows Rika, a spunky, yet clumsy, and forgetful girl who hopes to become a wizard, and her friends on their adventures.-Storyline:...
, by MiKyung Kim - 13th Boy, by SangEun Lee
- Angel DiaryAngel DiaryAngel Diary is a manhwa written by Lee Yoon-hee and drawn by Kara...
; story by YunHee Lee, art by Kara - Aron's Absurd Armada', by MiSun Kim
- The Antique Gift ShopThe Antique Gift ShopThe Antique Gift Shop is a manhwa created by Lee Eun. In the United States Yen Press publishes the series. The series is still being released in the U.S....
, by Eun Lee - Bring It On!Bring It On! (manhwa)Bring it on! is a romance manhwa by Baek Hye-kyung.-Plot:Schoolgirl Miha is the ultimate tomboy: she loves sports, is very competitive, and acts brashly. She was not always like this, as she was trained by her brother at an early age so she would scare off any would be suitors...
, by HyeKyung Baek - ChocolatChocolat (manhwa)Chocolat is a manhwa written by Shin Ji-sang and illustrated by Geo. It is published by Sigongsa and distributed in the United States by Yen Press.-Plot:...
, story and art by JiSang Shin and Geo - Comic, by SiHyun Ha
- Croquis Pop, story by KwangHyun Seo, art by JinHo Ko
- Cynical OrangeCynical OrangeCynical Orange is a manhwa created by Yoon JiUn.In the United States iceKunion originally held the license; Yen Press later took the license....
, by JiUn Yun - Forest of Gray City, by JungHyun Uhm
- Freak; story by DongEun Yi, art by Chung Yu
- GoongGoong (manhwa)Goong is a currently ongoing manhwa series by author Park So-hee. It has been adapted into a popular TV drama series of the same name.- Korean Terms :* Seja - Prince* Sejaban - Prince's wife...
, by SoHee Park - Heavenly Executioner ChiwooHeavenly Executioner ChiwooHeavenly Executioner Chiwoo is a manhwa created by Park KangHo and Lee HaNa.In the United States iceKunion originally licensed the series; Yen Press later took the license. In the U.S. Volume 1 was released in November 2005, Volume 2 in February 2006, Volume 3 in May 2006, Volume 4 in May 2008, and...
; story by HaNa Lee, art by KangHo Park - HissingHissing (manhwa)Hissing is a Korean manhwa series written and illustrated by Kang Eun-young. Originally serialized in the magazine Wink, Hissing was later released in 6 volumes between January 2004 and August 2005 by Seoul Cultural Publishers, Inc...
, by EunYoung Kang - Jack FrostJack Frost (manhwa)Jack Frost is an ongoing manhwa series by Jinho Ko . In May 2009, the first volume of Jack Frost was released by Yen Press in English.-Plot:...
, by JinHo Ko - Laon; story by Hyun You, art by YoungBin Kim
- Legend; story by SooJung Woo, art by Kara
- Moon BoyMoon Boy (manhwa)Moon Boy is a Korean manhwa created by Korean author Lee Young-you. The series, as of June 2009 , is completed in Korea. It is complete with nine volumes. Eight of them have been translated and released in the United States and other parts of the world...
, by YoungYou Lee - One Fine Day, by Sirial
- One Thousand and One NightsOne Thousand and One Nights (manhwa)One Thousand and One Nights is a Korean manhwa written by Jeon Jin-seok and illustrated by Han Seung-he. It is a different take on the events of the original One Thousand and One Nights story, where the main character Sehara dresses up like a woman to take his sister's place in the sultan's harem...
; story by JinSeok Jeon, art by SeungHee Han - Raiders, by JinJun Park
- Pig BridePig BridePig Bride is a manhwa written and illustrated by KookHwa Huh and SuJin Kim. It is published monthly in Yen Plus.As an eight year old boy, Si-Joon Lee was tricked into fulfilling a prophecy and marrying the mysterious 'Pig Bride' - a young blonde girl who hides her supposedly disfigured face under a...
, by KookHwa Huh and SuJin Kim - Real Lies, by SiYoung Lee
- Sarasah, by Ryang Ruy
- Sugarholic, by GooGoo Gong
- Time and Again, by JiUn Yun
- Very! Very! Sweet; story by JiSang Shin, art by Geo
- You're So Cool, by YoungHee Lee
Manhua
- An Ideal WorldAn Ideal WorldAn Ideal World is a full-color Chinese manhua authored by Weidong Chen and illustrated by Chao Peng. The series was released in five volumes and published in China by Tian Jin Creator World Comic Company under the title Seek Self's World and as part of the Cunren Fairy Tale series...
; story by Weidong Chen, art by Chao Peng - Step, by Yanshu Yu
- The History of The West Wing; story by Sun Jiayu, art by Guo Guo
- Wild Animals, by Song Yang
Prose
- Book Girl, by Mizuki Nomura
- Gabby and Gator, by James Burks
- Haruhi SuzumiyaHaruhi Suzumiyais the general name for a series of light novels written by Nagaru Tanigawa and illustrated by Noizi Ito which were subsequently adapted into other media. The story follows the title character Haruhi Suzumiya, a high school girl who can unconsciously change reality, and her strange antics with her...
, by Nagaru Tanigawa (joint publication with Little, Brown Books for Young Readers) - Kieli, by Yukako Kabei
- My Girlfriend's a GeekMy Girlfriend's a Geekis a Japanese light novel series in two volumes by Pentabu based on a popular blog of the same name with 11 million pageviews. A manga adaptation by Rize Shinba started serialization in 2007 and was published by Enterbrain under their B’s LOG Comics imprint. A movie adaption was 2009 published with...
, by Pentabu - Spice and WolfSpice and Wolfis a Japanese light novel series written by Isuna Hasekura, with illustrations by Jū Ayakura. ASCII Media Works published 17 novels between February 2006 and July 2011 under their Dengeki Bunko imprint. ASCII Media Works reported that as of October 2008, over 2.2 million copies of the first nine...
, by Isuna Hasekura - The Squat Bears, by Émile Bravo
European titles
- Dystopia, by Judith Park (Germany)
- Toxic Planet, by David Ratte (France)
- Y Square, by Judith Park (Germany)
- Y Square Plus, by Judith Park (Germany)
- Goldilocks and the Seven Squat Bears, by Émile Bravo (France)