The fourth quarter of 2026 has brought a flurry of new licensing activity across the industry, with major publishers securing rights for both upcoming anime home video releases and new manga series. Sentai Filmworks leads the anime front, confirming home video rights for the second season of Reincarnated as a Sword, alongside acquisitions for Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden, Tetsuryou! Meet with Tetsudou Musume, and I'm Dating a Dark Summoner.
On the print and digital side, Yen Press has dominated the volume of announcements with 17 new titles. Their latest slate includes a mix of light novels and manga, such as The Returned Tyrant Princess Rewrites Her Dark Past and Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her. These additions reflect a continued focus on diverse genres, ranging from supernatural rom-coms like Lord Hades's Vernal Honeymoon to darker psychological works like Monster of Absolute Evil.
Digital platforms are also expanding their reach. Comikey has added five new titles to its library, including VTuber Shigemi Kusamura: I'm my Oshi's Favorite, while K Manga has picked up Oh My Panda! and No-Clipping My Way to Supremacy!. Additionally, Titan Comics has bolstered its UK catalog with the acquisition of Broken Blade, and One Peace Books has added to its North American lineup with Jinsei Gyakuten.
While these licenses provide a roadmap for upcoming releases, the specific home video street dates for the Sentai-licensed anime remain unconfirmed. Readers interested in these titles can track further updates as publishers finalize their production schedules for the coming year.
