Five New Manga and Graphic Novel Licenses from Tokyopop: How I Attended an All Guy's Mixer, Hololive and More

Tokyopop announced on July 5, 2026, that it has licensed five new manga and graphic novel series for English publication. This move stands out as part of the publisher's strategy to increase diversity in popular genres. The licensed series include romantic comedy, fantasy, survival-themed drama, and a comic from the VTuber universe.

One of the most notable licenses is 'How I Attended an All Guy's Mixer'. This series, which started as a webcomic and later received a manga adaptation, tells the comedic and romantic adventures of a woman who sneaks into an all-guy mixer. The author and artist—the webcomic and manga versions may differ—generally offer a humorous take on gender identity and societal expectations. Tokyopop's license has generated excitement, especially among readers interested in LGBTQ+ themes or the gender-bender genre.

Another important addition is 'Hololive's Advent vs. Justice: The Comic'. This comic focuses on the 'Advent' and 'Justice' units of the popular VTuber group Hololive Production. Hololive is one of the largest agencies for virtual YouTubers (VTubers) who stream live on YouTube. While there have been many manga and comic adaptations before, this particular story is a side project eagerly awaited by fans. Tokyopop continues to monetize the VTuber ecosystem by expanding Hololive's official licensed product network.

Other series in the license list include 'The Reclusive Consort of the Rikan Empire' (potentially a fantasy novel adaptation or manhwa—sources do not detail it, but from the title it appears to be a story themed around an empire and a hidden consort), 'Mr. Mitsuya's Planned Feeding' (a food and care story, romance-focused), and 'Love at First Howl', a werewolf-themed romantic comedy. With these licenses, Tokyopop aims to fill gaps in both romantic and fantasy genres.

Tokyopop is a long-established company that has been publishing manga and graphic novels since the 1990s. In recent years, however, it has focused on digital publishing to offset the contraction of the physical book market. Most of these licenses will be released both on digital platforms and in physical format. The publisher has not yet announced exact release dates, but they are expected to be rolled out gradually in late 2026 and early 2027. Fans are already excited, especially for 'How I Attended an All Guy's Mixer' and the Hololive comic. This licensing move once again demonstrates Tokyopop's commitment to appealing to readers of different genres in the Western market.