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So long, farewell, until we go online~

Well, it won’t be long till our big online debut, so if you haven’t already picked up your July issue of Yen Plus, you’ll want to make sure you’re all caught up on your favorite series before then! This month’s covers feature a trio of black blood-toting baddies from Soul Eater on side “B” while Si-Joon and Mu-Yeon celebrate their wedding day and the final chapter of Pig Bride on side “A”!!! This month’s magazine also contains the final chapter of One Fine Day, a bonus preview of Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY Time Killing Arc, and installments of all your regular favorites.

To those of you who’ve stuck with us these past two years, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. In that time, you’ve enjoyed over 50 volumes of Yen Plus titles, not to mention a number of original short stories, bonus previews, posters, and interviews. We know we
still have a long way to go, so we thank you for your support and hope to see you online very soon!!

It has been brought to our attention that the subscription hotline is no longer operational, so please direct any queries about refunds or missed May/June/July issues to yenplus@hbgusa.com.

We’ve also received a lot of queries about where to obtain back issues. A number of online stores, including RightStuf and Robert’s Anime Corner Store are still selling old issues, so you might have to do a little online digging.

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July 19th, 2010 Abby Posted in MAGAZINE, NEWS 28 Comments »


Sunny with a high of YEN PLUS!

Summer is nearly upon us, as is the end of the print version of YEN PLUS. But there are still a couple of issues left and plenty of sunshiny days for you to curl up under a shady tree with your favorite series! Sebastian’s setting the table with style, ready to dish up a fine mix of fear, fun, and flashbacks over on side “B.” Meanwhile, sweet little Angel of Max Ride’s flock is having a tough time deciding which chapter she loves the most! Is it Nightschool’s approaching climax? Pig Bride’s approaching wedding? Ah! It’s too hard to pick just one!

This month’s mag also features a sneak preview of Book Girl and the Suicidal Mime. This might be my favorite Yen Press novel series to date! Though Kieli’s Harvey is most endearing in a gruff sort of way… And My Girlfriend’s a Geek is hilarious… And no one can deny the cleverness of Holo the Wisewolf… Ah! It’s too hard to pick just one!

As always, we welcome your comments here! Thank you for reading YEN PLUS!

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June 10th, 2010 Abby Posted in MAGAZINE, NEWS 42 Comments »


YEN PLUS MAY!!

Shhhh! One Fine Day’s Nanai, Guru, and Rang are trying to take a nap! Break and Emily from Pandora Hearts are keeping the noise down on side B, but even Break’s having trouble containing all the ruckus going on inside! This month features “The Clinic of the Damned,” a brand-new short story from Steven Cummings, a lovely Kobato. poster from fan-favorite manga team CLAMP, and exciting chapters from all your favorite series! Hopefully you’ve already secured your copy of May’s YEN PLUS, but if you haven’t hopped over to the store yet, now’s the time! While you’re there, be sure to look for two new Yen series releasing this month (Kobato. V.1 and 2 and My Girlfriend’s a Geek V.1), as well as three new volumes of YEN PLUS series (Black Butler V. 2, Pandora Hearts V.2, and One Fine Day V. 2)!!
As always, thank you for reading! Just two more months until we make the online jump!

If you have any specific questions about your subscription to YEN PLUS, please direct them to subscription services at 1-800-876-7598.

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May 6th, 2010 Abby Posted in MAGAZINE, NEWS 21 Comments »


April showers bring YEN PLUS!

The skies have cleared at last in the Northeast, and we are enjoying some long-anticipated sunshine! And you are enjoying your long-anticipated issue of YEN PLUS! Svetlana’s back with an all-new Nightschool cover and color pages~! And while we welcome Alex and her fellow night beasties back into the fold, we bid a fond farewell to Hero Tales. This month’s chapter is the final chapter of Volume 4, but as soon as Volume 5 hits stores in Japan, we’ll be bringing you the rest of Taitou vs. Keirou! The cliffhanger is terrible. Terrible!!! But please be patient! More is on the way!

We are ever grateful for your support! Please continue sending in your feedback, fan art, etc. etc.

If you have any specific questions about your subscription to YEN PLUS, please direct them to subscription services at 1-800-876-7598.

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April 2nd, 2010 Abby Posted in MAGAZINE, NEWS 35 Comments »


Top o’ the YEN PLUS!

Okay, St. Patty’s Day is still a ways off, but today’s YOUR lucky day because we’ve got a fresh new Yen Plus just for you! You already know the DWMA duo on the Japanese side, but who’s that dancing beauty on side A?! You’ll just have to read this month’s Time and Again to find out! Also, due to the release of Nightschool 3 this coming month, Svet’s taking a break from Alex and company. Instead, she’s put together a special bonus comic about how she spent that break…in JAPAN! I’m very jealous, and you will be too! A shame she didn’t meet our own Otaku Pimp there…That would have been quite the story to tell……

Anyway, I do hope you enjoy this month’s mag. If you’re “lucky,” you’ve already snagged a copy, but if not, you’ll definitely want to get it soon! Trust me, all this comic goodness is much better than any green alcoholic beverage…

If you have any specific questions about your subscription to YEN PLUS, please direct them to subscription services at 1-800-876-7598.

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February 23rd, 2010 Abby Posted in MAGAZINE, NEWS 25 Comments »


I heart YEN PLUS!

Flowers? They’ll be wilted in a week.
Chocolates? Delicious, but they just never seem to last.
YEN PLUS? Now that’s a gift your significant other will truly be grateful for!
Yes, it’s February, a time for hearts and roses and all your favorite series in your favorite magazine. Two lovely ladies (Jack Frost’s Helmina and Nabari no Ou’s Raimei) grace this month’s YEN PLUS, an issue packed with dramatic revelations and a whole lotta fun. In the spirit of love~ I thought we’d include a poll this month so you can tell us what your top three faves are in YEN PLUS:

Which YEN PLUS series do you love the most?

  • Black Butler (35%, 508 Votes)
  • Soul Eater (25%, 372 Votes)
  • Pandora Hearts (22%, 322 Votes)
  • Pig Bride (18%, 268 Votes)
  • Maximum Ride: The Manga (17%, 245 Votes)
  • Nightschool (15%, 219 Votes)
  • Nabari No Ou (14%, 212 Votes)
  • Jack Frost (7%, 107 Votes)
  • One Fine Day (4%, 57 Votes)
  • Hero Tales (3%, 48 Votes)
  • Time and Again (3%, 46 Votes)
  • Gossip Girl: For Your Eyes Only (2%, 24 Votes)

Total Voters: 1,470

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What will the results be? Who knows? Thank you for reading! We hope you continue to enjoy YEN PLUS!

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January 25th, 2010 Abby Posted in MAGAZINE, NEWS 38 Comments »


Happy New YEN PLUS!

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It’s almost the new year, and that means new things happening at Yen Press! Proudly making her manga debut on side “A” is Serena, star of our new original series based on the Gossip Girl novels. You might think you know Gossip Girl, but HyeKyung Baek’s cooked up an all-new story, adding her own unique storytelling flair which we hope you will enjoy. Side “B” features Sebastian making some last-minute preparations for the New Year’s celebration! We also have the triumphant return of Maximum Ride and the rest of the flock as well as new chapters from all your YEN PLUS favorites. We hope you enjoy a fantastic holiday season (how could you not, curled up with this issue?) and look forward to sharing more wonderful series with you in the new year. Thank you for reading!

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December 21st, 2009 Abby Posted in MAGAZINE, NEWS 10 Comments »


Deck the Halls with YEN PLUS!

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Thanksgiving is just days away, but before you dive into that turkey dinner, why not take a moment to dive into the latest issue of YEN PLUS?! Pandora Hearts and Pig Bride kick off this year’s holiday issue, packed with all kinds of goodies for you our dear fans. There’s already been a lot of chat about the Spice and Wolf cover (see previous news posts), but this month’s issue features not only a lovely slip cover for those of you missing the original art (which is indeed lovely, folded and all), but also a preview of the novel itself! Whatever you think of the cover, the story of Holo the Wisewolf and her travels with the merchant Lawrence is truly fantastic, and I hope you take a moment to join them on their adventure! Also included are part two of last month’s Raiders preview for you zombie-lovers out there and part one of a13th Boy preview for all you…lovers out there. Most excellent indeed. Add to that the rest of the YEN PLUS lineup, and this might just be the best Christmas ever! Even if you didn’t win that attractive leg lamp…

Thank you again for reading. We appreciate your feedback on all we do, and hope you continue to enjoy the ongoing saga of YEN PLUS!

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November 23rd, 2009 Abby Posted in MAGAZINE, NEWS 35 Comments »


Give thanks for YEN PLUS!

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Though Thanksgiving is still a month away, it is never to early to pause and ponder that for which we are grateful. How about that totally awesome Soul Eater cover on side “B” of this month’s YEN PLUS? Or that heart-warming One Fine Day cover on side “A”? How about a special short story from creator George Alexopoulos? A sneak peek of the upcoming release, Raiders? And new chapters of all your favorites? Indeed, there is so much to be thankful for. And we here at Yen Press are so very grateful for your readership. We hope you enjoy this month’s issue!

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October 26th, 2009 Abby Posted in MAGAZINE, NEWS 34 Comments »


Never fear, YEN PLUS is here!

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Well, the drug stores are starting to put out their Halloween displays already, so I guess it’s about time for the October issue of YEN PLUS! And who better for the cover than Ho-Yeon, half of Time and Again’s ghost- tracking duo? And on the other side, doing his part to keep the baddies at bay, is Taitou of Hero Tales. It’s like this issue was specifically made for Abby… This month’s issue is a FAT one, packed with twelve of your regularly-scheduled favorites, plus a novel preview of Gail Carriger’s Soulless from our friends over at Orbit Books. This witty tale of vampires and werewolves set in Victorian times comes highly recommended from Tania herself, so if you’ve been loving Black Butler, you’ll wanna check it out! But as you excitedly tear off that plastic wrapping and dive in, do not forget to pause for a moment of silence, as Sumomomo makes its final appearance in the pages of YEN PLUS. Now that she’s got some competition, Momoko’s kickin’ up the heat in her pursuit of Koushi, and unfortunately it’s a little too hot for the magazine. This month features the last chapter of Volume 2, which will be available in stores this month, and the story will continue in Volume 3, coming March of next year! Yes, the bookstore is definitely the place to be this month, with Soul Eater 1, Hero Tales 1, Maximum Ride 2, Nightschool 2, Nabari No Ou 2, and Sumomomo, Momomo 2 hitting shelves in addition to your other Yen Press faves. Check out those sweet covers here! As always, thanks very much for reading YEN PLUS! Let us know what you think!

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September 21st, 2009 Abby Posted in MAGAZINE, NEWS 56 Comments »