# Manga and light novel licensing announcements > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/manga-and-light-novel-licensing-announcements > Updated: 2026-08-21T17:42:29.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. During the summer of 2026, various publishers announced new manga and light novel licenses for the English-language market at major industry conventions. At Otakon 2026, Manga Mavericks Books unveiled three licenses, including two digital action-adventure titles by artist ZENZO, ‘ONI KING’ and ‘ROYD’, set for December 2026, and the slice-of-life manga ‘TOWN WALKING WITH GHOST DOG’ by Ippan Nakamura, scheduled for print and digital release in May 2027. Following this, at Anime NYC 2026, several publishers expanded their upcoming lineups. Yen Press announced nine new acquisitions, including the dark fantasy light novel ‘The Witch’s Conviction, The Beast’s Redemption’ and the fantasy adventure ‘Cause I’m Freedom!’, as well as various manga and audiobook adaptations. Kana announced six new manga titles with release dates spanning 2027. Manga Mavericks Books also announced further licenses at this event, including the sci-fi action manga ‘Midnight Robot’ for 2027 and the boys’ love series ‘Arai-kun & Haruma-senpai’ for late 2026. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: Publishers announce new manga and light novel licenses at Anime NYC 2026 Publishers including Yen Press, Kana, and Manga Mavericks Books announced numerous new manga and light novel licenses and audiobook adaptations during Anime NYC 2026. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yen-press-announces-four-new-manga-and-audiobook-acquisitions ### 2026-07-31: Manga Mavericks unveils three new manga licenses at Otakon 2026 Manga Mavericks announced three new English‑language manga licenses at Otakon 2026: ZENZO’s ONI KING and ROYD (digital Dec 2026) and Ippan Nakamura’s TOWN WALKING WITH GHOST DOG (print/digital May 2027). 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manga-mavericks-unveils-three-new-manga-licenses-at-otakon-2026 --- Cite as: Manga and light novel licensing announcements. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/manga-and-light-novel-licensing-announcements