Tokyopop has announced its upcoming manga and light novel releases throughout Summer 2025 and continuing into September. The new releases include several romance and Boys’ Love manga titles for the company’s LoveLove imprint.
Some of the new releases include previously announced titles such as Cute but Not Cute on July 15, 2025 and Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim volume one on August 12, 2025. Some other licensed titles now have updated release dates and front covers.
Here are the details for Tokyopop’s Summer 2025 releases:
Sweet or Bitter Love (One-Shot)
Story and Art: Conro
Release Date: June 10, 2025
Synopsis:
In an age when same-sex marriage is the norm… Gloomy office worker Ichigi has totally given up on marriage. After all, marriage isn’t the key to happiness! Ichigi is perfectly happy to be on his own! Besides, it’s not like his long-unrequited crush on his colleague, Odajima, is going anywhere… That is, until Ichigi braves a blind date only to find himself face-to-face with Mr. Perfect! Stranger still, Odajima seems enthusiastic about partnering up with Ichigi, and makes a shocking proposition: “Why don’t we try living together for just one year?”
How is Ichigi supposed to keep his feelings for Odajima hidden for a whole year?! Plus, there’s no way Odajima could be serious about marrying someone like him… is there?
My Adorable Betrothed (One-Shot)
Story and Art: Dokueki
Release Date: June 17, 2025
Synopsis:
Leo, the son of a wealthy family, is the silent and shy adopted brother of the cool and regal Sui. When they were born, their parents predicted they would be wed, and after Leo’s parents died, he joined the family officially, but his relationship to Sui changed forever.
Leo and Sui have been “engaged” since their parents introduced them in childhood… but in the years that followed, they were barely even friends. That is, until much later, when Leo’s parents passed away and he was adopted into Sui’s family. As the “brothers” grew closer in adulthood, they could no longer resist their attraction to each other… and yet, they remain unwed.
Ignoring the pressure from Sui’s parents to tie the knot, the two live together in blissful sin. Despite Leo’s encouragement, Sui resists the urgency of marriage, hoping to keep his adorable betrothed all to himself just a little longer..
Wails of the Bound: Return, Volume 1
Story and Art: Keri Kusabi
Release Date: June 3, 2025
Synopsis:
Alpha Keisuke Takaba and his Omega Mate, Miyabi Karasuma, are finally living and working together in blissful harmony–despite Karasuma being Takaba’s boss! But when Takaba is transferred to a new department, their perfect world is once again turned upside down. Will Takaba prove his worth in the entertainment world and find the confidence to work side by side with his Mate? Or will the proximity to a new alpha acquaintance ruin everything when Takaba’s possessive instincts kick in like never before?
My Beautiful Man: Interlude (Light Novel)
Story: Yuu Nagira
Illustrations: Rikako Kasai
Release Date: July 1, 2025
Synopsis:
Kazunari Hira is not what you’d call popular. In fact, he’s basically on the lowest rung of the social ladder, due largely to his stutter that tends to flare up when he’s anxious. And then there’s him: Sou Kiyoi, leader of the pack and the most beautiful man Hira has ever seen. When Hira is made the popular group’s gofer, he realizes that he doesn’t mind his low position so much when the orders are coming from Kiyoi’s lips. In fact, Hira treasures every order Kiyoi gives him and every bit of change he’s handed to run errands. Could he be… in love?
You Can’t Live All on Your Own, Volume 1
Story and Art: Mizoko Tsuno
Release Date: July 8, 2025
Synopsis:
What is considered “normal” for a 30-year-old? Should she be married, have a career, live independently…? Shuuko, Eika, Misaki, and Shio are roommates and friends making their way in the busy world of Tokyo, Japan!
Though they share an apartment and a friendship, each faces her own unique problems. Shuuko is feeling the pressure of those around her getting married and has no idea whether she’ll truly be happy on her own for the rest of her life. Eika, a hardworking career woman, wants to prove herself to the judgmental men in her office. Romantic and idealistic Misaki is spurred into action when it turns out her “boyfriend” of two years didn’t know she thought they were dating. Nurturing and good-spirited Shio struggles to set a work–life balance while paying her many bills. Join these four roommates as they navigate the biggest question of their late twenties: What does happiness really mean?
The Desert Butterfly Yearns To Be Caught (One-Shot)
Story and Art: Kaede Yunami
Release date: July 15, 2025
Synopsis:
As lord of a thriving desert country, Seth is responsible for the prosperity and protection of his people… even if that means occasionally putting himself at risk. Fortunately, Seth’s bodyguard, Kyle, is ready to yank his master out of harm’s way… whether Seth likes it or not.
In the decade since Seth bought him out of servitude, Kyle has become a dogged, dedicated (obsessive, overbearing) bodyguard, willing to sacrifice everything for the safety of his master. Seth, however, resents feeling caged by Kyle’s constant controlling attention… When Kyle finally crosses the line, will it be enough to capture his master’s heart…?
The Stranger in the Hoarding House (One-Shot)
Story and Art: Joe Aruku
Release Date: August 12, 2025
Synopsis:
Burnt out by his job, Kamakura has shut himself away in his home and let the garbage pile up around him. One day, when a friendly neighbor sets foot inside, time which had come to a stop for Kamakura begins to tick forward again, in a story of love and rehabilitation after trauma.
Star and Hedgehog (One-Shot)
Story and Art: Nayuta Nago
Release Date: August 19, 2025
Synopsis:
A charming sunshine/grumpy romance between a bubbly university student returning home for the summer and the grouchy, edgy gardener working there temporarily.
Do You Really Want Only a Meal?, Volume 1
Story and Art: Yasu Tadano
Release Date: September 2, 2025
Synopsis:
Masamune Hanazawa is exhausted from work. Hoping to eat something other than convenience store food, he rings up a housekeeping service. Natsuki Mikoshiba, a college student working part-time, is sent to cook for him. Natsuki’s reserved nature put off Masamune at first, but he’s just happy to be served a warm home-cooked meal. But then Natsuki suddenly confesses to Masamune, saying it was “love at first sight”…!
Real-Time Fever (One-Shot)
Story and Art: Taberu Kasumi
Release Date: September 9, 2025
Synopsis:
Shy college student Shizuka moonlights as “Shiro” online, broadcasting erotic content to his followers. One night, he forgets to end his stream and accidentally masturbates to an audience of one: Kurosaki, his classmate and Mr. Popular! Now that Kurosaki knows his identity, just how far will Shizuka go to make sure his secret identity stays secret…?
The Love We Share (One-Shot)
Story and Art: Hina Ten
Release Date: September 16, 2025
Synopsis:
Machi, a single father, finds himself and his daughter in desperate straits without a job or a place to call home… only to be taken in by his former classmate, Mihiro. Together, Machi and Mihiro navigate their new relationship and work to build a foundation to nurture Machi’s young daughter. “Found” family takes on a new meaning in this sweet and tender love story!
Fox and Puppy (One-Shot)
Story and Art: Nayuta Nago
Release Date: September 23, 2025
Synopsis:
Aiichiro, known as Ai-chan, is a new editor assigned to work with his idol, the novelist Akihiko! When Ai-chan finds Akihiko naked in bed with another man, Akihiko offers to sleep with Aiichiro, but Ai-chan’s feelings for him run deeper than he realizes…
Source: press release
