Fourteen new titles are hitting shelves this summer from TOKYOPOP and its LoveLove imprint, with manga and light novels releasing from June through September. The lineup spans everything from Omegaverse and BL to romance, fantasy, and more, featuring both brand-new one-shots and continuing series. With such a diverse offering, there’s bound to be something worth your time.
Let’s dive into LoveLove and TOKYOPOP’s upcoming releases!
Walls of the Bound: Return Volume 1
By Keri Kusabi
Available June 3, 2025 | Rated 18+
Alpha Keisuke Takaba and his Omega Mate, Miyabi Karasuma, are finally living and working together in blissful harmony–despite Karasuma being Takaba’s boss! But when Takaba is transferred to a new department, their perfect world is once again turned upside down. Will Takaba prove his worth in the entertainment world and find the confidence to work side by side with his Mate? Or will the proximity to a new alpha acquaintance ruin everything when Takaba’s possessive instincts kick in like never before?
Sweet or Bitter Love
By Conro
Available June 10, 2025 | Rated 18+
In an age when same-sex marriage is the norm… Gloomy office worker Ichigi has totally given up on marriage. After all, marriage isn’t the key to happiness! Ichigi is perfectly happy to be on his own! Besides, it’s not like his long-unrequited crush on his colleague, Odajima, is going anywhere… That is, until Ichigi braves a blind date only to find himself face-to-face with Mr. Perfect! Stranger still, Odajima seems enthusiastic about partnering up with Ichigi, and makes a shocking proposition: “Why don’t we try living together for just one year?”
How is Ichigi supposed to keep his feelings for Odajima hidden for a whole year?! Plus, there’s no way Odajima could be serious about marrying someone like him… is there?
My Adorable Betrothed
By Dokueki
Available June 17, 2025 | Rated 18+
Leo, the son of a wealthy family, is the silent and shy adopted brother of the cool and regal Sui. When they were born, their parents predicted they would be wed, and after Leo’s parents died, he joined the family officially, but his relationship to Sui changed forever.
Leo and Sui have been “engaged” since their parents introduced them in childhood… but in the years that followed, they were barely even friends. That is, until much later, when Leo’s parents passed away and he was adopted into Sui’s family. As the “brothers” grew closer in adulthood, they could no longer resist their attraction to each other… and yet, they remain unwed.
Ignoring the pressure from Sui’s parents to tie the knot, the two live together in blissful sin. Despite Leo’s encouragement, Sui resists the urgency of marriage, hoping to keep his adorable betrothed all to himself just a little longer…
My Beautiful Man: Interlude (Light novel)
Story by Yuu Nagira and art by Rikako Kasai
Available July 1, 2025 | Rated 17+
Kazunari Hira is not what you’d call popular. In fact, he’s basically on the lowest rung of the social ladder, due largely to his stutter that tends to flare up when he’s anxious. And then there’s him: Sou Kiyoi, leader of the pack and the most beautiful man Hira has ever seen. When Hira is made the popular group’s gofer, he realizes that he doesn’t mind his low position so much when the orders are coming from Kiyoi’s lips. In fact, Hira treasures every order Kiyoi gives him and every bit of change he’s handed to run errands. Could he be… in love?
You Can’t Live All on Your Own Volume 1
By Mizoko Tsuno
Available July 8, 2025 | Rated 13+
What is considered “normal” for a 30-year-old? Should she be married, have a career, live independently…? Shuuko, Eika, Misaki, and Shio are roommates and friends making their way in the busy world of Tokyo, Japan!
Though they share an apartment and a friendship, each faces her own unique problems. Shuuko is feeling the pressure of those around her getting married and has no idea whether she’ll truly be happy on her own for the rest of her life. Eika, a hardworking career woman, wants to prove herself to the judgmental men in her office. Romantic and idealistic Misaki is spurred into action when it turns out her “boyfriend” of two years didn’t know she thought they were dating. Nurturing and good-spirited Shio struggles to set a work–life balance while paying her many bills. Join these four roommates as they navigate the biggest question of their late twenties: What does happiness really mean?
The Unwanted Bride Loves the Crown Prince with All Her Heart Volume 1
Story by Maya Koike and art by Sua Tsumugi
Available June 17, 2025 | Rated 13+
When her country of Lidea loses the war, Princess Tinalia must wed the enemy prince, Keith. The arrangement isn’t as dire as it sounds, though: after all, Tinalia has been in love with Keith for years!
Unfortunately for her, Keith doesn’t remember they already know each other. The circumstances of their first meeting were unfortunate, as their countries were at war, and Lidea committed too many atrocities against his people to forgive. Thus, Tinalia finds herself the hated bride of the crown prince, treated coldly and scornfully by everyone around her… even though she continues to love him with all her heart.
Cute But Not Cute
By Senmu Sakishita
Available July 15, 2025 | Rated 18+
Keiichi Hozumi has it all: the looks, the charm, the flashy CEO status… the only thing missing is a single shred of self-sufficiency. Not a problem, though— Hozumi’s assistant and long-time friend, Ibuki, has got it covered!
When Hozumi’s endless string of one-night stands suddenly falls through, Ibuki is there to tend to ALL his boss’s needs. But once they’ve crossed that line, there’s no turning back… especially since Ibuki has spent the last eight years wanting Hozumi all to himself.
What happens when an insufferable rich kid and his steely sidekick start hooking up? Codependence never looked so cute! …Yet, totally not cute.
The Desert Butterfly Yearns to Be Caught
By Kaede Yunami
Available July 15, 2025 | Rated 18+
As lord of a thriving desert country, Seth is responsible for the prosperity and protection of his people… even if that means occasionally putting himself at risk. Fortunately, Seth’s bodyguard, Kyle, is ready to yank his master out of harm’s way… whether Seth likes it or not.
In the decade since Seth bought him out of servitude, Kyle has become a dogged, dedicated (obsessive, overbearing) bodyguard, willing to sacrifice everything for the safety of his master. Seth, however, resents feeling caged by Kyle’s constant controlling attentions…
When Kyle finally crosses the line, will it be enough to capture his master’s heart…?
The Stranger in the Hoarding House
By Joe Aruku
Available August 12, 2025 | Rated 18+
Burnt out by his job, Kamakura has shut himself away in his home and let the garbage pile up around him. One day, when a friendly neighbor sets foot inside, time which had come to a stop for Kamakura begins to tick forward again, in a story of love and rehabilitation after trauma.
Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim, Volume 1: A Yakuza Heiress Becomes the Top-Ranked Villain’s Romantic Target!
Story and art by Soro Goto
Art by Touko Amekawa
Available August 12, 2025 | Rated 13+
A manga about the granddaughter of a Yakuza boss who is reincarnated in a fantasy mafia-themed dating game.
Star and Hedgehog
By Nayuta Nago
Available August 19, 2025 | Rated 18+
A charming sunshine/grumpy romance between a bubbly university student returning home for the summer and the grouchy, edgy gardener working there temporarily.
Do You Really Want Only a Meal? Volume 1
By Yasu Tanado
Available September 2, 2025 | Rated 13+
Masamune Hanazawa is exhausted from work. Hoping to eat something other than convenience store food, he rings up a housekeeping service. Natsuki Mikoshiba, a college student working part-time, is sent to cook for him. Natsuki’s reserved nature put off Masamune at first, but he’s just happy to be served a warm home-cooked meal. But then Natsuki suddenly confesses to Masamune, saying it was “love at first sight”…!
Real-time Fever
By Taberu Kusami
Available September 9, 2025 | Rated 18+
Shy college student Shizuka moonlights as “Shiro” online, broadcasting erotic content to his followers. One night, he forgets to end his stream and accidentally masturbates to an audience of one: Kurosaki, his classmate and Mr. Popular! Now that Kurosaki knows his identity, just how far will Shizuka go to make sure his secret identity stays secret…?
The Love We Share
By Hina Ten
Available September 16, 2025 | Rated 18+
Machi, a single father, finds himself and his daughter in desperate straits without a job or a place to call home… only to be taken in by his former classmate, Mihiro. Together, Machi and Mihiro navigate their new relationship and work to build a foundation to nurture Machi’s young daughter. “Found” family takes on a new meaning in this sweet and tender love story!
Fox and Puppy
By Nayuta Nago
Available September 23, 2025 | Rated 18+
Aiichiro, known as Ai-chan, is a new editor assigned to work with his idol, the novelist Akihiko! When Ai-chan finds Akihiko naked in bed with another man, Akihiko offers to sleep with Aiichiro, but Ai-chan’s feelings for him run deeper than he realizes…
TOKYOPOP delivers a wide range of emotionally gripping tales, action-packed adventures, and heartfelt love stories. To explore the full list of LoveLove manga and light novels, visit their catalog or check out their official website.
