Publisher Spotlight: Hoopla’s TOKYOPOP Manga Collection

Her Royal Highness Seems to Be Angry, Volume 1 (Light Novel) by Kou Yatsuhashi and read by Felisha Wong. 

Leticiel, once a princess and her nation’s greatest sorceress, dies to keep her powers from invading enemies—or so she believes. She awakens 1,000 years later in the body of a mistreated woman loathed by her family. Outraged by her new circumstances, she’s most shocked to discover that future magic is astonishingly weak.

The Fox & Little Tanuki Vol. 1 by Tagawa Mi 

Some rare animals are born with great powers, and Senzou the black fox was one—until he misused his strength and was imprisoned by the Sun Goddess. Three centuries later, he’s freed, but only if he helps the tanuki cub Manpachi train for godly service. Bound by magic beads, Senzou must responsibly guide him or lose his powers forever. 

Disney Manga: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Battle for Pumpkin King by Danielle Conner and illustrated by Deborah Allo & Roberto Scalia 

Jack Skellington may be the Pumpkin King now, but his reign began long before his rivalry with Oogie Boogie. Once inseparable friends, the pair competed fiercely to become Halloween Town’s top frightmasters. Yet ambition brought tension, and only one could claim the crown—leaving their bond shattered and turning partners into bitter foes, forever estranged.

Stitch and the Samurai Vol. 1 by Hiroto Wada 

While escaping the Galactic Federation, Stitch’s ship crashes—not in Hawaii, but in sengoku-era Japan. Found by the fearsome warlord Lord Yamato, the “blue tanuki” is taken into his clan. As Stitch’s chaotic nature collides with samurai discipline, it remains to be seen whether his mischief will bolster Yamato’s power or melt the stern warrior’s hardened exterior. 

Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide Vol. 1 by Mone Sorai 

Earnest Asahi Suzumura and carefree Mitsuki Sayama seem mismatched, yet they strike a deal: travel the world together, then marry upon returning to Japan. As they explore new countries, cultures, and cuisines, their journey draws them closer, teaching them not just about the world, but about each other and themselves along the way.

Let’s Eat Together, Aki and Haru Vol. 1 by Makoto Taji 

Follow college roommates Aki and Haru as they face the daily challenge of feeding themselves. Easygoing Aki whips up affordable, delicious meals—from ramen and fried chicken to plum liqueur—keeping Haru motivated through the school year. Each season brings a new menu, as they navigate life’s highs and lows, sharing the simple pleasures of food, friendship, and youth.

Emma & Capucine Vol. 1 by Jérôme Hamon and Léna Sayaphoum 

Sisters and best friends, Emma and Capucine have dreamed of attending Paris’s most prestigious ballet school. But when Capucine is accepted and Emma is not, their world shatters. Amid parental pressure, shifting friendships, and first loves, the girls navigate heartbreak and growth, discovering that following their hearts can lead to unexpected desires and new paths. 

The Margrave’s Daughter & the Enemy Prince, Vol. 1 by An Ogura 

Anna, daughter of the Margrave of Halmich, resents courtly expectations and refuses to marry simply because tradition demands it. Instead, she trains swordsmanship, dreaming of battle. But when Albion invades and captures her brother, she’s traded to the enemy prince. Even then, she clings to her true goal: infiltrate their ranks and avenge her father’s death.

Dead Company Vol. 1 by Yoshiki Tonogai 

A deadly game forces participants to kill each other until only one survives. Ryosuke Miyauchi, who endured a real-life battle royale three years ago, struggles to live normally. That changes when EDC, a famous game developer, approaches him with a proposition: use his unique, harrowing experience to create the ultimate game based on what he survived.

Do You Really Want Only a Meal? Vol. 1 by Yasu Tadano  

Masamune Hanzawa, a 27-year-old office worker with no time for love or cooking, tries a housekeeping service on his boss’s recommendation. There he meets Natsuki, a charming college student and his superior’s son, who quickly wins Masamune’s heart. As Natsuki confesses his feelings, Masamune grapples with attraction, age differences, and office complications, deciding whether to embrace or resist love.