Ogeretsu Tanaka's BL Manga Mermaid Prince Licensed by Kuma
Kuma has licensed the highly anticipated BL manga Mermaid Prince by Ogeretsu Tanaka for English publication. According to Anime News Network, this licensing deal will bring the series to a wide English-speaking audience. The manga features an extraordinary premise: a young man is offered 100 million yen to successfully father a child with an endangered male mermaid.
Ogeretsu Tanaka is known in the BL world for bold and boundary-pushing works such as Yarichin Bitch Club. The author's previous works often feature taboo-breaking subjects and character-driven stories. With this license, Mermaid Prince is expected to bring a fresh perspective for readers who love Tanaka's unconventional storytelling. Kuma's portfolio has previously included LGBTQ+ manga with similar themes, so this license continues the company's trajectory.
The concept behind Mermaid Prince steps outside the genre's usual patterns. While the mermaid subgenre is often associated with heterosexual romance, Tanaka this time explores the relationship between a male mermaid and a human man. Moreover, the story not only includes romance but also heavy themes such as a contract, money, and the continuity of species. The BL genre has been expanding in recent years with works that tackle fantastical and ethical dilemmas, and Mermaid Prince stands out as part of that trend.
This license is indicative of the growing international popularity of BL and LGBTQ+ themed manga. Kuma continues to support bold stories in this genre, offering diversity to readers. The release date for the English translation of Mermaid Prince has not yet been announced, but fans are eagerly awaiting Tanaka's new work. For more details, you can follow the original article on Anime News Network.
