A celebration for the fans who live for these stories. Crossed Hearts, the publishing house behind English localizations of manga, manhwa, manhua, and novels, is bringing brand-new licenses, real behind-the-scenes access, and a genuinely two-way conversation to Anime NYC 2026 with a panel dedicated entirely to its Glam Beat and Blush Club imprints.
Panel Details
- Title: Glam Beat & Blush Club
- Date & Time: Sunday, August 23, 2026 · 2:15 – 3:00 PM
- Location: Room 1A03–05, Anime NYC 2026
Crossed Hearts publishes queer stories across romance, mystery, action, fantasy, and drama, built around character-driven storytelling. This panel spotlights the two imprints at the heart of that mission: Glam Beat, one of the only active English-language GL comic imprints publishing today, and Blush Club, the BL imprint known for layered, expressive, and genre-defying stories.
Why this is worth clearing your schedule for:
- New titles, unveiled live. Four brand-new licenses are joining the Glam Beat and Blush Club family, and fans will be the first to hear their names.
- The publishing playbook, explained. Learn how Crossed Hearts selects licenses, develops formats (standard, special, and collector editions), and shapes design choices that elevate the reader experience.
- A direct line to shape what’s next. The panel is built as a conversation, where attendees can ask how titles are chosen, weigh in on creative decisions, and share what they want more of, with the team listening in real time.
- A path in for creators. An inside look at Studio Hearts, the company’s in-house creative studio developing original work with artists and authors worldwide, plus real guidance on how to pitch a story and what the team looks for.
- Face time with the founder. The panel closes with an open Q&A with Niharika Puthamakula (Aurora Aurealis), followed by an exclusive closing video from the Crossed Hearts team.
What Is Glam Beat?
Glam Beat is Crossed Hearts’ dedicated home for Girls’ Love (GL/Yuri), one of the only active English-language imprints of its kind currently publishing. GL centers romantic and emotional relationships between women, and Glam Beat’s catalog leans into that with women-driven narratives that are intimate, bold, and unapologetically romantic. The imprint celebrates GL in all its intensity and emotional complexity, giving readers stories where connection takes center stage rather than playing a supporting role. Welcome to Glam Beat, a space where passion begins and love stories unfold. Stay tuned, stay passionate, and stay ready to fall in love.
New Glam Beat Licenses
- The Devil in Me (Manga, Thai)
- Ink Soaked into Ashen Paper (Novel, Korean)
What Is Blush Club?
Blush Club is Crossed Hearts’ imprint dedicated to Boys’ Love (BL), stories built around romantic and emotional relationships between men. Rather than sticking to one tone or formula, Blush Club’s lineup spans a wide range of genre and mood, drama, comedy, fantasy, and slice-of-life, all united by a focus on intimacy, longing, and connections that feel personal, heartfelt, and quietly powerful. Welcome to Blush Club, a place where stories of love come alive. Stay tuned, stay passionate, and stay ready to fall in love.
New Blush Club Licenses
- Fairy Trap (Novel, Korean)
- Addicted to You (Manga)
Every attendee will receive a gift box packed with sample book kits, early previews, and unreleased content, making this panel a must for GL and BL fans.
Two panels, plenty of stories, and a whole lot to discover. Crossed Hearts can’t wait to see fans at Anime NYC 2026.
Source: Press Release
