Crossed Hearts is proud to announce the launch of GLAM BEAT!, a new publishing imprint created with a singular focus: bringing girls’ love (yuri) stories to English-speaking readers worldwide, in both print and digital formats.
Why a Dedicated Yuri Imprint?
Yuri has long been one of the most expressive, emotionally rich and versatile genres in comics and prose, yet it has often been treated as a subcategory rather than a genre worthy of its own infrastructure. English releases have historically been scattered, limited in scope, or absorbed into broader romance lines, making it difficult for readers to consistently discover new titles or explore the full breadth of girls’ love storytelling.
GLAM BEAT! was created to address this gap. As one of the first English-language imprints dedicated exclusively to girls’ love, it provides yuri with a focused space, one designed to curate a cohesive catalogue that reflects the genre’s diversity while making it easier for readers to discover, follow, and collect the stories they love and care about.
About Yuri and GLAM BEAT!’s Vision
Yuri, also known as girls’ love (GL), encompasses stories that explore emotional, romantic, and intimate relationships between women. Over time, the genre has expanded far beyond its early roots, now spanning coming-of-age narratives, adult and mature relationships, fantasy and historical settings, psychological drama, lighthearted romance, and emotionally complex storytelling.
GLAM BEAT! exists to bring this full spectrum to English readers in a thoughtful and consistent manner. Rather than limiting the genre to a single tone or trend, the imprint is being developed as a growing catalogue that reflects yuri’s diversity across themes, moods, and storytelling styles.
“GLAM BEAT! focuses on women-driven narratives that are intimate, bold, and unapologetically romantic, celebrating girls’ love in all its intensity and emotional complexity,” said Crossed Hearts.
Publishing Scope and Global Reach
GLAM BEAT! will publish yuri titles in English across both digital and print formats, leveraging Crossed Hearts’ established international distribution network. This reach spans North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Oceania, Southeast Asia, India, and beyond, ensuring that readers worldwide have access to official, high-quality editions.
Print remains a key component of the imprint’s mission. Recognizing the importance of physical collections to many yuri fans, GLAM BEAT! is committed to bringing select titles to print in formats that respect the original works and appeal to collectors.
Licensing Underway and Community Engagement
Licensing discussions for GLAM BEAT! are currently in progress with multiple publishers, magazines, and rights holders. Community recommendations are being actively reviewed, and reader interest plays an important role in shaping future acquisitions. Title announcements will be shared as licenses are finalized.
A Long-Term Commitment
GLAM BEAT! is not a limited initiative or short-term experiment. It represents Crossed Hearts’ long-term commitment to girls’ love as a genre with lasting cultural impact and global relevance. Through this imprint, Crossed Hearts aims to support creators, expand accessibility for readers, and contribute meaningfully to the growth of English-language yuri publishing.
This announcement marks the beginning of a new chapter. Further updates and title reveals will be announced in the coming months.
Source: Press Release
