In July 2024, the manga and novel publisher Yen Press announced an art book by a famous mangaka artist, Toboso ("Black Butler"), and other releases. The wide spectrum slate aims to provide quality and entertaining content, demonstrating Yen Press' dedication to manga and novel readers. 

Yana Toboso Artworks: Black Butler 4 by Yana Toboso

The fourth illustration collection by Yana Toboso, creator of "Black Butler," features lush black art from the Blue Cult and Blue Memory arcs in the manga and illustrations from the Book of Murder and Book of the Atlantic arcs in the anime. This deluxe beribboned hardcover includes promotional art for "Black Butler" musicals and the Black Label product line. 

Excellent Property, Rejects for Residents by Suu Minazuki

Unemployed Yuugo Chayama lives in a rundown Loser Lodge apartment with communal spaces. Rent is low, but life changes when the angel Hamuel arrives with the mission to turn Yuugo's life around. This story is a cohabitation comedy from the creator of "Heaven's Lost Property" and "Plunderer," featuring a no-good cast. 

My Oh My, Atami-kun by Asa Tanuma

High schooler Atami is an attractive guy, but he faces a problem: he is into guys, not girls. Despite his good looks, he struggles as people are only interested in his appearance. Atami yearns for others to see him for who he truly is.

Aria of the Beech Forest by Yugiri Aika

In an Irish forest, a young witch named Aria discovers a white wolf on her doorstep. The wolf requests her care, leading to a bittersweet and heartfelt story as they live together through the winter.

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This Wolf Is Not Scary by Rico Sakura

In a world where animals can evolve into beastmen, a young, earnest wolf with flashy looks is often misunderstood. He falls for an attractive rabbit named Usami. Despite Usami's caution toward carnivores, the easily mistaken wolf becomes a lifesaver for him. But challenges arise during Usami's first heat. 

Miss Savage Fang Story by Kakkaku Akashi, Art by Umashi

Envil, the renowned mercenary known as 'Savage Fang,' mysteriously awakens back in time inside the body of the tyrant Mylene Eltania. Now, Envil is given a chance to fight back before it is too late. Despite Mylene's surface beauty, a savage beast lurks within. 

The Trials of Chiyodaku by Fukurou Kogyoku

Akuto, a game-loving high schooler, and his older sister Tsukasa are summoned to the strange otherworld of Chiyodaku. Tasked by a laid-back princess to become judges for her kingdom, they face a challenging first case - a murder trial with a hero as the accused. Together, they navigate eccentric courtroom characters to uncover the truth. 

GOGOGOGO-GO-GHOST! by Miyako Hiruzuka

Office worker Ushiro Akechi, heartbroken after an illicit affair at work, contemplates ending it all. In her despair, she encounters a self-proclaimed Guardian Spiritual Older Sister named Masako, who happens to be a ghost. Can Masako help Ushiro find a new lease on life and turn their unique partnership into something positive and humorous? 

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