Q1 2022 Anime & Manga Licenses [Update 3/18]
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
Discotek Media (North America)
- [1/18] Ramen Daisuki Koizumi-san (Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles)
[2/7] Spoon Oba-san (Mrs. Pepperpot)
[3/15] Detective Conan Movie 23: The Fist of Blue Sapphire (Case Closed: Fist of Blue Sapphire)
[3/15] Digimon Adventure
[3/15] Fuse: Teppou Musume no Torimonochou (Fuse: Memoirs of the Hunter Girl)
[3/15] Ginga Shippuu Sasuraiger (Galactic Whirlwind Sasuraiger)
[3/15] Kyoto Teramachi Sanjou no Holmes (Holmes of Kyoto)
[3/15] Lupin III: Prison of the Past (Lupin the 3rd: Prison of the Past)
[3/15] Senki Zesshou Symphogear GX (Symphogear GX)
[3/15] Tetsuwan Atom (1980) (Astro Boy (1980))
[3/15] Tokusou Kihei Dorvack (Powered Armor Dorvack)
Eleven Arts (North America)
- [2/15] Ryouma! The Prince of Tennis Shinsei Movie: Tennis no Ouji-sama (Ryoma Echizen: Ryoma! The Prince of Tennis)
Funimation (North America)
- [1/11] Inu to Hasami wa Tsukaiyou (Dog & Scissors)
GKIDS (North America)
- [3/10] Byousoku 5 Centimeter (5 Centimeters Per Second)
[3/10] Hoshi no Koe (Voices of a Distant Star)
[3/10] Hoshi wo Ou Kodomo (Children Who Chase Lost Voices)
[3/10] Kumo no Mukou, Yakusoku no Basho (The Place Promised in Our Early Days)
Sentai Filmworks (North America)
- [12/21] Saiyuuki Reload: Zeroin
[12/28] Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san 3 (Teasing Master Takagi-san 3)
[12/28] Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san Movie (Teasing Master Takagi-san Movie)
[1/20] Kenda Master Ken
[1/20] Period of the Mouseman
[1/20] Sekai ga Horobiru Mae ni Kimi ni Aitai (World, Before You End)
[2/22] Obsolete
Manga Licenses
Airship (North America)
- [1/12] Vivy Prototype [Light Novel]
[1/20] Titan [Light Novel]
[3/2] Housekishou Richard-shi no Nazo Kantei (The Case Files of Jeweler Richard) [Light Novel]
BookLive
- [2/24] Ousama King (Ranking of Kings)*
Comikey
- [2/8] After God*
[2/8] Akuyaku Reijou wa Nightingale wo Mezasu (The Villainess Who Became a Nightingale)*
[2/8] Isekai Arigatou (Thank You, Isekai!)*
[2/8] Kawaii kara Giri Yuruseru (I'm Cute Enough to Get Away with It!)*
[2/18] 1000-en Hero (1000 Yen Hero)*
[2/18] Iken Senki Völundio (Völundio: Divergent Sword Saga)*
Cross Infinite World
- [1/28] Enoku Dainibutai no Ensei Gohan (Expedition Cooking with the Enoch Royal Knights) [Light Novel]*
[1/28] Onmyouji to Tengugan: Tomoe Shiyakusho Mononoke Trouble Gakari (Onmyoji and Tengu Eyes: The Spirit Hunters of Tomoe) [Light Novel]*
[1/28] Ryuu no Ban no Kinoko Hime (The Dragon's Soulmate is a Mushroom Princess!) [Light Novel]*
[3/18] Hidenka no Bishou: Migawari Hanayome wa, Hikikomori Denka to Shiawase ni Kurashitai (The Princess' Smile: The Body-Double Bride Searches for Happiness with the Reclusive Prince) [Light Novel]*
[3/18] Jimi Hime to Kuroneko no, Enman na Konyaku Haki (The Drab Princess, the Black Cat, and the Satisfying Break-up) [Light Novel]*
[3/18] Mahou Douguten no Rapunzel (Rapunzel of the Magic Item Shop) [Light Novel]*
First Second Books (North America)
- [2/22] Shuna no Tabi (Shuna's Journey)
Glacier Bay Books
- [12/26] Hoshi no Tokei no Liddell (Star Clock Liddell)
[12/26] Juuji and Aichi
[12/26] Tonio
[2/22] Musou no Machi (The Other Side of the Cloud)
Hanashi Media (North America)
- [2/20] Boku wa Isekai de Fuyo Mahou to Shoukan Mahou wo Tenbin ni Kakeru (Another World Survival: Min-Maxing My Support and Summoning Magic!) [Light Novel]
[2/20] Shinka no Mi: Shiranai Uchi ni Kachigumi Jinsei (The Evolution Fruit: Before I Knew it, My Life Had It Made!) [Light Novel]
J-Novel Club (North America)
- [3/18] D Genesis: Dungeon ga Dekite 3-nen (D-Genesis: Three Years after the Dungeons Appeared) [Light Novel]*
[3/18] Doll-Kara*
[3/18] Fushi no Kami: Henkyou kara Hajimeru Bunmei Saiseiki (Fushi no Kami: Rebuilding Civilization Starts with a Village)*
[3/18] Kasei Madoushi no Isekai Seikatsu: Boukenchuu no Kaseifugyou Uketamawarimasu! (Housekeeping Mage from Another World: Making Your Adventures Feel Like Home!)*
[3/18] Lioncoeur Senki (The Saga of Lioncourt)*
[3/18] Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete (Gushing Over Magical Girls)*
[3/18] Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha: Shijou Saikyou no Maou no Shiso, Tensei shite Shison-tachi no Gakkou e Kayou (The Misfit of Demon King Academy) [Light Novel]*
[3/18] Real mo Tama ni wa Uso wo Tsuku (Sometimes Even Reality Is a Lie!)*
[3/18] VTuber Nanda ga Haishin Kiri Wasuretara Densetsu ni Natteta (VTuber Legend: How I Went Viral After Forgetting to Turn Off My Stream) [Light Novel]*
Kodansha USA (North America)
- [1/26] Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi (Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister)*
[1/26] Chouzetsu Kataomoi High Spec Yoshida (The Transcendent One-Sided Love of Yoshida the Catch)*
[1/26] GTO (GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka)*
[1/26] GTO: Shonan 14 Days (GTO: 14 Days in Shonan)*
[1/26] Inazuma to Romance (Lightning and Romance)*
[1/26] Inuki Kanako no Daikyofu! (Be Very Afraid of Inuki Kanako)
[1/26] Kimi no Sekai ni Koi Wanai (Is Love the Answer?)
[1/26] Kin to Tetsu (Fungus and Iron)*
[1/26] Kiseijuu (Parasyte: Full Color Collection)
[1/26] Ochite Oborete (Falling Drowning)*
[1/26] Sakura wa Watashi wo Sukisugiru (Sakura's Dedication)*
[2/28] Bootsleg*
[2/28] Hidarite no Tame no Nijuusou (Piano Duo for the Left Hand)*
[2/28] Hiraeth wa Tabiji no Hate (Hiraeth: The End of the Journey)*
[2/28] Kuroiwa Medaka ni Watashi no Kawaii ga Tsuujinai (Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms)*
[2/28] Kyou mo, Karera no Otonari de (I'll Be with Them Again Today)*
[2/28] Natsume-senpai ni Semarareru Hibi (Getting Closer to You)*
[2/28] Neko to Kiss (Kiss with a Cat)*
[2/28] Otaku Tomo ga Kareshi ni Nattara, Saikou, kamo Shirenai (Having an Idol-Loving Boyfriend is the Best!)*
[2/28] Sennen Mannen Ringo no Ko (Apple Children of Aeon)*
[2/28] Tasogare Out Focus (Twilight Out of Focus)*
Manga Planet
- [2/22] Chibi Neko Donguri
[2/22] Jaa Mata ne
[2/22] Neko de Yokereba Full Color Ban
[2/22] No Nyanko No Life: Bokura no Chiiikineko Keikaku
[2/22] Shinkyu Chie no Neko Mamire
Seven Seas Entertainment (North America)
See Airship for their light novel licenses, Ghost Ship for the more mature titles, and Steamship for female-orientated series.
- [1/12] Aku no Himitsu Soushiki Neko (The Evil Secret Society of Cats)
[1/12] Musume ja Nakute Mama ga Suki nano!? (You Like Me, Not My Daughter?!)
[1/20] Dinosan (Dinosaurs Sanctuary)
[1/20] Imaginary
[2/2] Kemono Jihen
[2/2] Torso no Bokura (Our Torsos Align: Human x Monster Love)
[2/2] Watashi no Kawaii Koneko-chan (My Cute Little Kitten)
[2/9] Barbarities
[2/9] Les Misérables
[2/9] Murasakiiro no Qualia (Qualia the Purple)
[2/9] Murasakiiro no Qualia (Qualia the Purple) [Light Novel]
[2/9] Yuuki Aru Mono yori Chire (Die Even More Valiantly)
[2/16] MoMo: The Blood Taker
[2/16] "Shuufuku" Skill ga Bannou Cheat-ka shita node, Bukiya demo Hirakouka to Omoimasu (My [Repair] Skill Became a Versatile Cheat, So I Think I'll Open a Weapon Shop)
[2/16] Raise wa Tanin ga Ii (Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii)
[2/16] Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou
[2/25] blanc
[2/25] Kijin Gentoushou
[2/25] Kijin Gentoushou [Light Novel]
[2/25] Neko to Sugar Pot (Cats and Sugar Bowls)
[2/25] Spriggan
[2/25] Zettai ni Hatarakitakunai Dungeon Master ga Damin wo Musaboru made (Lazy Dungeon Master)
[3/2] Hokkaido no Geneki Hunter ga Isekai ni Hourikomaretemita: Elf Yome to Meguru Isekai Shuryou Life (Hunting In Another World With My Elf Wife)
[3/2] Tonari no Nobukuni-san wa Ore no Koto ga Suki na Ki ga Suru (I Get The Feeling That Nobukuni-san Likes Me)
ShuCream
- [2/20] Hatsujou Playroom*
[2/20] Kurui Naku no wa Boku no Ban (Wails of the Bound)*
[2/20] Kurui Naku no wa Boku no Ban ;β (Wails of the Bound ;β)*
[2/20] Sonna ni Iu Nara Daiteyaru (Ask and You Will Receive)*
[2/20] Under My Skin*
Square Enix Manga & Books
- [3/4] Final Fantasy VII Remake: Traces of Two Pasts [Light Novel]
[3/4] Final Fantasy XIV: Chronicles of Light [Light Novel]
[3/4] Suki na Ko ga Megane wo Wasureta (The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses)
[3/4] Tokyo Aliens
[3/4] YoRHa Shinjuwan Kouka Sakusen Kiroku (YoRHa Pearl Harbor Descent Record)
Star Fruit Books
- [12/26] Pink Iro no Ame ga Furu Koro ni (When The Pink Rain Falls)*
[12/26] Raise de Aou (Let's Meet In The Next Life)*
[12/26] Tribals: Remaster
Steamship (North America)
- [1/26] Game: Suit no Sukima (Game: Between the Suits)
[1/26] Onnanoko ga Daicha Dame desu ka? (Ladies on Top)
[1/26] Outaishihi ni nante Naritakunai!! (I'll Never Be Your Crown Princess!)
[1/26] Outbride: Ikeikonin (Outbride: Beauty and the Beasts)
Tokyopop (North America)
- [1/11] Ashita, Kimi no Mono ni Shite (Tomorrow, Make Me Yours.)
[1/11] Dekoboko Bittersweet Days
[1/11] Honya no Yagi-kun (Yagi the Bookshop Goat)
[1/11] Kyouraku no Mori no Alice (Alice in Kyoto Forest)
[1/11] Shinkyou Alice to Bishounen to Bishounen to Bishounen to Bishounen to Bishounen: Otome Game Royale (Alice in Bishounen-Land)
[1/11] Tadareta Koi ni wa Itashimasen! (I'm Looking for Serious Love!)
[1/11] Yuri de Naru♥Espoir (Yuri Espoir)
Viz Media (North America)
- [14/2] Ao no Hako (Blue Box)
[14/2] Aoi Uroko to Suna no Machi (Mermaid Scales and the Town of Sand)
[14/2] Botabota (Drip Drip)
[14/2] Black Paradox
[14/2] Build King*
[14/2] Dandadan
[14/2] Honomieru Shounen (Phantom Seer)*
[14/2] i tell c*
[14/2] Jujutsu Kaisen: Yoake no Ibara Michi (Jujutsu Kaisen: Summer of Ashes) [Light Novel]
[14/2] Jujutsu Kaisen: Yuku Natsu to Kaeru Aki (Jujutsu Kaisen: Autumn of Dust) [Light Novel]
[14/2] Kimetsu no Yaiba: Kataha no Chou (Demon Slayer: One-Winged Butterfly) [Light Novel]
[14/2] Kimetsu no Yaiba: Kaze no Michishirube (Demon Slayer: Signs from the Wind) [Light Novel]
[14/2] Kimetsu no Yaiba: Shiawase no Hana (Demon Slayer: The Flower of Happiness) [Light Novel]
[14/2] Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai (Thus Spoke Rohan Kishibe)
[14/2] Look Back
[14/2] Nijiiro Days (Rainbow Days)
[14/2] Red Hood (The Hunters Guild: Red Hood)
[14/2] Romantic Killer
[14/2] Shirai Kaiu x Demizu Posuka Tenpenshuu (Kaiu Shirai x Posuka Demizu: Beyond The Promised Neverland)
[14/2] The ComiQ*
[14/2] Yozakura-san Chi no Daisakusen (Mission: Yozakura Family)
Yen Press (North America)
- [1/28] Dungeon Meshi World Guide: Boukensha Bible (Delicious in Dungeon: The Adventurer's Bible)
[1/28] Hige wo Soru. Soshite Joshikousei wo Hirou. (Higehiro: After Getting Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway) [Light Novel]
[1/28] Kakuriyo Shinjuuki: Isekai de Kami-sama no Oisha-san Hajimemasu. (Kakuriyo Shinjuki: God’s Doctor Starts a Practice in Another World) [Light Novel]
[1/28] Kowloon Generic Romance
[1/28] Oukoku Monogatari (Tales of the Kingdom)
[1/28] Silent Witch: Chinmoku no Majo no Kakushigoto (Silent Witch) [Light Novel]
[1/28] Taiyou no Tou (Tower of the Sun)
[1/28] Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet
[2/25] Gahi-chan!
[2/25] Heroine Shikkaku (Heroine No More)
[2/25] Josee to Tora to Sakana-tachi (Josee, the Tiger and the Fish)
[2/25] Unnamed Memory
Sources:
- BookLive
- Comikey: 1
- Cross Infinite World
- Discotek Media
- Eleven Arts
- Funimation: 1
- First Second Books: 1
- Glacier Bay Books: 1, 2, 3
- GKIDS
- Hanashi Media: 1
- J-Novel Club
- Kodansha USA
- Manga Planet: 1
- Sentai Filmworks
- Seven Seas Entertainment: 1, 2
- ShuCream
- Square Enix Books & Manga
- Star Fruit Books: 1, 2, 3
- Tokyopop: 1
- VIZ Media
- Yen Press
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https://twitter.com/TheOASG/status/1507412328500928516
Kodansha
https://kodansha.us/2022/03/23/april-fall-2022-licensing-announcements/
SS
https://twitter.com/TheOASG/status/1506748667214114821
Mar 27, 2022 10:04 AM by alpha_shadow
Discotek Media announces new licenses in various formats:
Detective Conan Movie 23: The Fist of Blue Sapphire
Digimon Adventure
Fuse: Teppou Musume no Torimonochou
Ginga Shippuu Sasuraiger
Kyoto Teramachi Sanjou no Holmes
Lupin III: Prison of the Past
Senki Zesshou Symphogear GX
Tetsuwan Atom (1980)
Tokusou Kihei Dorvack
J-Novel Club licenses the following titles for digital release:
D Genesis: Dungeon ga Dekite 3-nen (light novel)
Doll-Kara
Fushi no Kami: Henkyou kara Hajimeru Bunmei Saiseiki (light novel)
Kasei Madoushi no Isekai Seikatsu: Boukenchuu no Kaseifugyou Uketamawarimasu! (light novel)
Lioncoeur Senki
Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete
Maou Gakuin no Futekigousha: Shijou Saikyou no Maou no Shiso, Tensei shite Shison-tachi no Gakkou e Kayou (light novel)
Real mo Tama ni wa Uso wo Tsuku
VTuber Nanda ga Haishin Kiri Wasuretara Densetsu ni Natteta (light novel)
Mar 19, 2022 1:03 AM by Snow
Mar 13, 2022 2:18 PM by Snow
https://press.na.square-enix.com/SQUARE-ENIX-MANGA-BOOKS-WORTH-BOOKMARKING-IN-2022
Mar 10, 2022 6:55 AM by alpha_shadow
Mar 3, 2022 1:03 AM by Snow
Yen Press gets Gahi-chan!, Heroine Shikkaku, Josee to Tora to Sakana-tachi, and Unnamed Memory.
Seven Seas Entertainment liceses more titles:
blanc
Kijin Gentoushou
Kijin Gentoushou (novel)
Neko to Sugar Pot
Spriggan
Zettai ni Hatarakitakunai Dungeon Master ga Damin wo Musaboru made
Kodansha USA announces the acquisition and digital release of the following titles:
Bootsleg
Hidarite no Tame no Nijuusou
Hiraeth wa Tabiji no Hate
Kuroiwa Medaka ni Watashi no Kawaii ga Tsuujinai
Kyou mo, Karera no Otonari de
Natsume-senpai ni Semarareru Hibi
Neko to Kiss
Otaku Tomo ga Kareshi ni Nattara, Saikou, kamo Shirenai
Sennen Mannen Ringo no Ko
Tasogare Out Focus
Feb 28, 2022 5:26 PM by Snow
Manga Planet licenses a couple of cat-themed series for digital release:
Chibi Neko Donguri
Jaa Mata ne
Neko de Yokereba (full colour version)
No Nyanko No Life: Bokura no Chiiikineko Keikaku
Shinkyu Chie no Neko Mamire
(and the fourth volume of Chie Shinkyu no Nekobitashi, which they already licensed in 2020)
ShuCream have announced English localisation for some of their BL titles:
Hatsujou Playroom
Kurui Naku no wa Boku no Ban
Kurui Naku no wa Boku no Ban ;β
Sonna ni Iu Nara Daiteyaru
Under My Skin
(all titles digital with more titles to be announced later)
Feb 23, 2022 9:44 AM by Snow
https://twitter.com/glacierbaybooks/status/1495967013377818627
edit:
First Second Books picked up Shuna no Tabi
https://twitter.com/01FirstSecond/status/1496134223446646794
Feb 22, 2022 2:13 AM by alpha_shadow
https://twitter.com/HanashiMedia/status/1495460185640480769/photo/1
Feb 21, 2022 10:49 AM by alpha_shadow
Feb 20, 2022 5:30 PM by alpha_shadow
Feb 20, 2022 6:46 AM by Snow
https://comikey.com/news/2022/02/4-new-series-feb-2022/
Feb 18, 2022 9:04 AM by alpha_shadow
As for Viz, it feels like they're playing it way too safe, well it's good that they're putting out Dandadan in print at least.
I think you missed some of Viz's announcements, here's a full list:
https://www.theouterhaven.net/2022/02/viz-media-announces-several-new-titles/
Feb 17, 2022 6:42 AM by alpha_shadow
Eleven Arts acquires Ryouma! The Prince of Tennis Shinsei Movie: Tennis no Ouji-sama.
Seven Seas Entertainment gets MoMo: The Blood Taker, "Shuufuku" Skill ga Bannou Cheat-ka shita node, Bukiya demo Hirakouka to Omoimasu, Raise wa Tanin ga Ii, and Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou.
VIZ Media gets three Kimetsu no Yaiba light novels: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Kataha no Chou, Kimetsu no Yaiba: Kaze no Michishirube, and Kimetsu no Yaiba: Shiawase no Hana.
Feb 17, 2022 5:46 AM by Snow
Barbarities
Kemono Jihen
Les Misérables
Murasakiiro no Qualia (manga and novel)
Torso no Bokura
Watashi no Kawaii Koneko-chan
Yuuki Aru Mono yori Chire
Feb 10, 2022 9:36 AM by Snow
Yen Press licenses:
Dungeon Meshi World Guide: Boukensha Bible
Hige wo Soru. Soshite Joshikousei wo Hirou. (novel)
Kakuriyo Shinjuuki: Isekai de Kami-sama no Oisha-san Hajimemasu. (novel)
Kowloon Generic Romance
Oukoku Monogatari
Silent Witch: Chinmoku no Majo no Kakushigoto (novel)
Taiyou no Tou
Tsubaki-chou Lonely Planet
Jan 31, 2022 10:28 PM by Snow
Game: Suit no Sukima
Onnanoko ga Daicha Dame desu ka?
Outaishihi ni nante Naritakunai!!
Outbride: Ikeikonin
Kodansha USA acquires the following titles:
Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi
Chouzetsu Kataomoi High Spec Yoshida
GTO
GTO: Shonan 14 Days
Inazuma to Romance
Inuki Kanako no Daikyofu! (physical)
Kimi no Sekai ni Koi Wanai (physical)
Kin to Tetsu
Kiseijuu (physical)
Ochite Oborete
Sakura wa Watashi wo Sukisugiru
Jan 27, 2022 9:59 AM by Snow
Seven Seas Entertainment licenses Dinosan and Imaginary. They also got Titan for their Airship imprint.
Jan 22, 2022 3:09 AM by Snow
Jan 19, 2022 7:27 AM by Snow
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