Crossed Hearts Announces New Publishing Imprint Studio Hearts and New Licenses

As romantic genres continue to rise in the manga world, Crossed Hearts announced on August 23, 2026 that it has launched a new publishing imprint, Studio Hearts. According to Anime News Network, this new imprint stands out as one of the most concrete steps in the company's strategy to expand its publishing catalog.

Among the new licenses, The Two of Them Can’t Be Mobs and Love Beyond the Final Boss: The Hero’s Party’s Quest for Love stand out. The first title tells the story of two characters who, in a humorous tone, cannot be “extras”; the second follows a hero's party that has defeated the final boss in their quest for love. This selection, bringing together different genres, shows that Studio Hearts will make room for both romantic comedies set in everyday life and love stories set in fantasy universes.

Opening a new imprint reveals Crossed Hearts' goal of growing its readership and offering a wider range of content. In recent years, the growing interest in romance and romantic fantasy genres in the translated manga market has made this move consistent with the industry's overall direction. Which series Studio Hearts will prioritize is already a matter of curiosity.

The release schedule and other details of the announced new licenses have not yet been fully disclosed. However, Studio Hearts is expected to appear with more series in the coming months. For readers who especially love romantic comedies and fantasy love stories, this development is one of the most exciting manga news of 2026.