Yen Press Adds Kafka's Journey, Lilies in Love for 101 Days, Lord Hades’s Vernal Honeymoon and More

Yen Press revealed a set of new English-language licenses covering both light novels and manga. The slate mixes adventure, romance, revenge-driven time-travel, yuri compilation work, and a comedic spin on Greek mythology. The announcement gives readers a clear sense of the tone and premise for each title without release dates.

Kafka's Journey is a light novel about a girl named Kafka who lives in an underground village on a floating island. The village's adults raised her under a strict rule: she must never leave. After her grandfather dies, Kafka grows restless and decides to fly his old plane to see the outside world. The story promises coming-of-age elements, aviation adventure, and a reveal about why the village was sealed off.

Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her is a light novel centered on a childhood friendship that regains contact in high school with an unexpected twist: the protagonist reunites with a friend who now presents as a very beautiful girl. The premise plays on surprise, gender presentation, and the contrast between public image and private behavior.

Ariadne, who carried out crimes under Prince Siegbert's manipulation and is ultimately executed. She wakes up back at age fifteen with a chance to rewrite events and take revenge on the prince who betrayed her. The premise is a time-rewind revenge arc where the protagonist uses second-chance knowledge to change her fate.

Lilies in Love for 101 Days is a full-color manga collector's edition and a sequel to Lilies Blooming in 100 Days. It compiles 101 days of yuri situations in color, targeting readers who want a polished, visually rich edition of the series.

Greek mythology in a slice-of-life, comedic-drama format. It follows the dysfunctional interactions of the pantheon—Zeus, Hera, Hades, Persephone, and others—and explores relationships and domestic troubles on a grand mythical scale.

Together these licenses broaden Yen Press's catalog across age ranges and reader interests: character-driven romance and yuri, adventurous fantasy with retro aviation elements, second-chance political revenge, and lighthearted mythological satire. The announcement focuses on premises and creative teams rather than release schedules or format specifics beyond noting the collector full-color status for Lilies in Love for 101 Days.