Yen Press announces nine licenses for twenty twenty-six to twenty twenty-seven at Anime North twenty-six

During Anime North 26 in Toronto, Yen Press revealed nine new licenses scheduled for December 2026 and January 2027. The list includes two light novels and seven manga spanning genres such as supernatural horror, queer romance, and action. Highlights include Wistoria: Wand and Sword, a prequel to the manga written by Fujino Omori, and Honey Lemon Soda, based on the work of Mayu Murata.

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Technical translation and adaptation of the licenses 📚

Wistoria: Wand and Sword narrates Will and Elfaria's entry into a magical academy, expanding the universe of the original series. Honey Lemon Soda follows Uka, a student who overcomes school bullying by finding inspiration in a boy with yellow hair. Both light novels require localization work tailored to Japanese cultural nuances, while the horror and action manga demand special care in translating onomatopoeia and visual references.

New manual for surviving magic school 🧙

Wistoria arrives just in time for those who thought a magic academy was only for teenagers with self-esteem issues. Now Will and Elfaria will prove that studying spells is as complicated as dealing with a classmate who won't stop talking. Honey Lemon Soda, on the other hand, offers an alternative: if your problem isn't dragons but hallway bullies, you can always look for a boy with yellow hair.