Tokyopop Licenses The Tale of Luvelia Kingdom, In So Deep, It’s Already Love & More Manga Series at Anime Expo 2025

Tokyopop Licenses The Tale of Luvelia Kingdom, In So Deep, It’s Already Love & More Manga Series at Anime Expo 2025 featured image

© Shion, Keiko

Tokyopop has licensed seven new manga series for print and digital release under its LoveLove imprint, during its panel at Anime Expo 2025. All titles will be released throughout 2026. 

The publisher also announced that it has licensed miHoYo Comics’ Honkai Impact 3rd: Second Eruption manga in full-color and Chinese creator Guo Si Te‘s She Is Still Cute Today comic.

Here are the details on Tokyopop’s latest manga titles

In So Deep, It’s Already Love

In So Deep, It’s Already Love manga volume one cover
© Reida Soragaki

Story and Art: Reida Soragaki

Synopsis

A heartbroken fangirl meets a shy transfer student who reminds her of her favorite idol. When she uncovers his secret, her quiet high school life takes a dramatic romantic turn.

Ayaka Is in Love With Hiroko!

Ayaka Is in Love With Hiroko! manga volume one cover
© Sal Jiang

Story and Art: Sal Jiang

The manga inspired a live-action TV series adaptation in July 2024.

Synopsis

Two office coworkers fall for each other — but each thinks their love is unrequited. This popular GL has also been adapted into a live action series in Japan. 

Walking in Your Tracks

Walking in Your Tracks manga volume one cover
© Tatsumi Kifuu

Story and Art: Tatsumi Kifuu

Synopsis

Kizaki Ren has driven away every caretaker – until Maki Rintarou arrives. Ren, bitter and isolated from the accident that left him paralyzed, slowly opens up to Maki’s quiet persistence and warmth. A moving BL drama to tug at readers’ heartstrings.

The Tale of Luvelia Kingdom

The Tale of Luvelia Kingdom manga volume one cover
© Shion, Keiko

Original Story: Shion

Art: Keiko

Synopsis

Alois, an imperial guard and royal descendant, is ordered by the emperor to marry Elina, the former fiancée of the crown prince. A romantic tale of duty, sympathy, and learning to love.

Bridge of Ignat

bride of ignat manga volume one cover
© Moyori Mori

Story and Art: Moyori Mori 

Synopsis

By the creator of TOUCH WITHIN THE ABYSS Touch Within the Abyss, Rita, a lonely boy from a poor village, is chosen as the sacrificial “Dragon’s Bride” – only to be rescued by the dragon instead. A gentle and beautiful BL romantasy that will thaw the most frozen of hearts.

Apprentice Nail Artist in a Foreign Land

Apprentice Nail Artist in a Foreign Land manga volume one cover
© Marukawa

Story and Art: Marukawa 

Synopsis:

Keiko Sahara, an office worker with a passion for cute gel nails, is suddenly transported to a magical world where nail art determines magical power. A fun and original isekai fantasy.

I Picked Up A No-Good Useless Prince 

I Picked Up A No-Good Useless Prince manga volume one cover
© Gunjo Kazuki

Story and Art: Gunjo Kazuki

Synopsis

As much fantasy romance as it is cozy slice-of-life, this story offers a unique twist on the prince-and-commoner relationship. A cute and quirky fantasy romance about a banished spoiled prince and the innkeeper who takes it upon herself to improve him.


Source: press release

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