Anime Expo was only the beginning for Yen Press as they announced three more manga acquisitions today! Below you can find the latest additions coming to the Yen Press catalog, including a Disney title some gamers might be a bit excited for!
86 Eighty-Six
Story by Asatao Asato
Artwork by Motoki Yoshihara
Original illustrations by Shirabii
Long besieged by the fully autonomous killing machines known as the Legion, the Republic of San Magnolia endeavors to turn the tide of war by employing autonomous weapons of their own… Enjoy Asato-Asato’s award-winning novel in fully illustrated manga form!
Filled with political and military intrigue, 86—EIGHTY-SIX has grown rapidly in popularity appealing to core fans of light novels as well as fans of military science fiction series such as Code Geass and Mobile Suit Gundam. An anime adaptation of 86—EIGHTY-SIX has been announced for future release.
86—EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 1 (manga) is scheduled for a December 2020 release.
Kingdom Hearts III (manga)
Created by Tetsuya Nomura
Art by Shiro Amano
A manga retelling of Kingdom Hearts III, the latest in the iconic franchise, and one of the best-selling video game releases of 2019.
As the one chosen by the Keyblade, Sora travels once again with his friends Donald and Goofy in order to reclaim his lost power!
Released in early 2019 after more than a decade since Kingdom Hearts II, Kingdom Hearts III was one of the most anticipated video games in history. Kingdom Hearts III (manga) is drawn by Shiro Amano, the fan-favorite artist who worked on all previous Kingdom Hearts manga.
Kingdom Hearts III, Vol. 1 (manga) is scheduled for a November 2020 release.
Wizards of Mickey
Story by Stefano Ambrosio
Art by Lorenzo Pastrovicchio
A beautiful full-color graphic novel series featuring Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy in a fantasy setting—an original story about Mickey’s pursuit of magical artifacts and greatness as a wizard.
Originally published in Italy in Topolino, a digest magazine that included Disney comics, Wizards of Mickey is a fun, adventurous fantasy that has been published worldwide in several languages and adapted into a video game and trading card game. JY is thrilled to publish these exciting graphic novels, introducing young readers to a fresh take on the world’s most iconic and beloved Disney characters!
Kingdom Hearts III, Vol. 1 (manga) is scheduled for a November 2020 release.