Tokyopop Announces New Romance Manga Titles
Tokyopop announced four new manga licenses that are releasing under the LoveLove imprint. Two of the titles, My Contract With the Apothecary Monster and The Margrave's Daughter and the Enemy Prince already released the first volumes, while the other two are expected in the upcoming weeks.
My Contract With the Apothecary Monster
Original Story: Ayaka Sakuraze
Mangaka: Ino Manmaru
Pages: 160; ISBN: 9781427880574; Price: $13.99
In this world, monsters consume a person's lifespan in exchange for granting their every wish. However, Nea's mysterious "apothecary" monster seems uninterested in consuming hers.
After wandering into the land of Weem, Nea is offered the illustrious position of Songbearer and forms a contract with Dino – a monster as beautiful as he is powerful. While Nea adjusts to her role (and Dino's peculiar brand of companionship) she is tasked with the search for the Grimmdoll Chain: an artifact in possession of the elusive Masked Monster. If not her lifespan, what will Dino require of her in exchange for her wishes...?
The Margrave's Daughter and the Enemy Prince (16+)
Author: An Ogura
Pages: 192; ISBN: 9781427880604; Price: $13.99
Anna, daughter of the Margrave of Halmich, is tired of the expectations placed on women in court. She has no interest in marrying a nobleman because society expects it of her. Instead, she works hard on her swordsmanship and dreams of joining her father on the battlefield someday. Unfortunately, fate deals her a heavy blow: when the hostile forces of the Kingdom of Albion invade and take the Halmich heir prisoner, she is given to the enemy prince in exchange for her brother's life.
But even in the face of these tragic circumstances, Anna still has plans of her own: "I'll infiltrate their ranks as a tribute, and then... I'll defeat the man who killed my father."
The Inconvenient Life of an Arousing Priestess
Author: Makino Maebaru
Artist: Hachi Uehara
Pages: 208; ISBN: 9781427880581; Price: $13.99
Release Date: February 25
Monster-fighting priestess Monica's impressive powers earned her an engagement with the crown prince, but... those powers come with a downside, arousing anyone affected, including herself! When the prince finds out, their engagement doesn't last long.
While news of the "indecent" holy woman spreads throughout the land, an unexpected connection from her past approaches Monica for help: he needs her powers, and the rumors don't seem to bother him. His name is Richard, and unbeknownst to Monica, he is also a prince...
Trapped by His Love: The Duke's Unexpected Bride
Mangaka: Nimo Kakunimoto
Story: Kotoko
Character Design: Ami Sasahara
Pages: 164; ISBN: 9781427880567; Price: $13.99
Release Date: March 25
When her engagement to her childhood bully is announced, Alice Coleman – he gentle-hearted and serious daughter of an impoverished noble family – is utterly aghast. In a desperate bid to find someone to stand in as an alternate fiancé, she blurts out a proposal… to the wealthy, high ranking son of a Duke, Arthur Grindelbard. And to her shock, he accepts.
Despite the strange beginning of their engagement, Arthur is an adoring fiancé to Alice, eager to spoil her with luxurious gifts and earn her affection. But behind his charming smile and solicitous attention lies a deeper intent and focus, hints of a man who has had his eye upon Alice for far longer than he cares to admit…
Tokyopop's LoveLove imprint is mainly focused on all kinds of romance stories aimed at various different groups. The abovementioned titles promise to make good additions, especially for fans of shojo manga.
Source: Press Release