Tokyopop announced three new license acquisitions last week, which includes the manga series Kyo Aizawa Doesn’t Laugh and The Villainess’ Bride, as well as the Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim light novels.
Here are the details on the latest licenses:
Kyo Aizawa Doesn’t Laugh
Story and Art: cojomo
Synopsis:
28 year old otaku Suzuki Tsukako visits a marriage consulting office, but the counselor there is a shinigami who forces a contract on her and tells her that she can’t get married in a year she’ll die.
The Villainess’ Bride
Story and Art: Kawano Akiko
Synopsis:
One day, Karina, a lady who has been groomed to be queen, suddenly has her engagement broken by her fiancé, the prince. Now he is sending Karina into exile while standing beside her sister, Aurora, instead.
Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim (Light Novel)
Story: Touko Amekawa
Illustrations: Meiji Anno
Character Designs: Sora Goto
Tokyopop also licensed the manga adaptation for English print and digital release. The first volume was released on August 12, 2025.
A TV anime adaptation of the series was announced last month.
Synopsis:
Francesca once lived the life of a granddaughter of the local yakuza boss…but when she is reincarnated into the body of the main character of a mafia dating sim, Francesca, her goal in life becomes a simple one. “I want friends!”
Tokyopop also announced on its Twitter/X account that the manga adaptation of A Gentle Noble’s Vacation Recommendation will be published in English as a 3-in-1 omnibus release. In addition, the recently licensed manhwa webtoon series Unnie, I Like You will receive a paperback and hardcover release in full color.
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