New imprint debuts first titles in Fall 2026 and is dedicated to releasing manga, international graphic novels, illustrated chapter books, and picture books for younger readers
Los Angeles, CA – Publisher TOKYOPOP has announced the launch of a new publishing imprint for younger readers – TOKYOPOP Kids. The imprint is dedicated to publishing manga, graphic novels, picture books, chapter books, middle-grade novels, and Spanish-language titles, all aimed at children up to 12 years old.
TOKYOPOP Kids builds on the company’s nearly 30-year publishing legacy and will become a trusted brand in the children’s publishing arena by offering inclusive, imaginative, and high-quality titles that appeal to kids, parents, educators, and librarians. The imprint will debut its first releases in the Fall of 2026.
Visit the dedicated webpage for TOKYOPOP Kids at: https://tokyopopkids.com/
TOKYOPOP Kids is founded on a premise to empower young readers through imaginative and inclusive visual storytelling. It will become a trusted source for young readers and parents seeking manga, international graphic novels, and illustrated chapter book and picture book content. Fundamental themes include offering stories that ignite curiosity and wonder with imagination and adventure, celebrating cultural diversity with global stories and inclusive characters, and promoting literacy and age-appropriate narratives through engaging visual formats.
“TOKYOPOP has been bringing manga to readers of all-ages for nearly 30 years and this new imprint will deliver engaging, age-appropriate content that combines the visual appeal of manga with storytelling themes relevant to today’s early and middle-grade readers,” says Marc Visnick, COO and publisher of TOKYOPOP. “We look forward to working with a wide range of licensors and publishing and retail partners to develop this initiative and to helping young readers develop their lifelong love of reading with a compelling and unique catalog of titles.”
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