Publisher TOKYOPOP has announced that it has begun producing audiobook editions of select titles based on its catalog of light novels, which are published under the brand’s LoveLove imprint.

The company has engaged RBmedia for distribution via its Dreamscape Media audio brand, a renowned independent audiobook publisher. TOKYOPOP audiobook titles are available now from leading retail and library platforms including Audible, Spotify, Kobo, OverDrive, and Hoopla.

The first titles include an English language audiobook edition of the light novel, DINNER FOR THREE, the debut of a new audiobook series based on the isekai light novel fantasy romance, HER ROYAL HIGHNESS SEEMS TO BE ANGRY, and a “Danmei” (Chinese language Boys’ Love) novel, THE WIZARD: WHEN WORDS KILL.

Dinner for Three Light Novel, story by Hizaki Isamu, artwork by Yukimura Kanae · Available Now

Shizuku Futakawa is used to being abandoned. So far, he’s been abandoned by his mother, his abusive father, and his stepmother. He doesn’t have time to wallow, though, because he’s responsible for his younger stepbrother Kikutaro. Determined to be a good big brother, Shizuku sets out to ensure a successful future for Kikutaro to the best of his ability. One day, he returns home and mistakenly thinks that his little brother has been kidnapped by his next-door neighbor, Tsujido. Seeing that the brothers are struggling on their own, tough-looking and aloof Tsujido starts helping and cooking warm meals for them. For the first time in his life, Shizuku gets a taste of what it’s like to be cared for…’

Her Royal Highness Seems to Be Angry Vol. 1 Light Novel, story by Kou Yatsuhashi, artwork by Mito Nagishiro · Available Now

Leticiel was born as a princess in a time of war and was hailed as her nation’s Greatest Sorceress. After suffering a devastating loss during an invasion by a neighboring country, she gave up her life to prevent the enemy from stealing her magical powers — or so she thought. Until she wakes up and finds she’s been reincarnated a thousand years in the future. Not only that, but the body she’s transmigrated into belongs to a truly pitiful woman despised even by her own family. There are many things for Leticiel to be angry about, but number one on her list: Why is magic in the future so lame?”

THE WIZARD: WHEN WORDS KILL Light Novel, by Shi Wu, artwork by Uri · Available Now

Eighteen-year-old Cheng Jinxi is accused of brutally murdering a dozen of his relatives in just one night. Despite police officer Liang Yuanfeng doing everything he could to find evidence of his innocence, Cheng Jinxi confesses to the crime and is sent away to prison. Seven years later, a series of bizarre supernatural murders occur, and Liang Yuanfeng is given permission to bring Cheng Jinxi out of prison as a backup to help solve them. Cheng Jinxi can bring so much despair and pain with his powers, but Liang Yuanfeng believes the two of them can work together in the name of justice. And when the guilt and numbness he once felt fades into something new, Yuanfeng realizes… This new feeling is love.

“We are very excited to announce the launch of TOKOYPOP audiobooks and offer new and existing fans a fun new way to discover and engage these stories,” says TOKYOPOP Publisher and COO Marc Visnick. “The audiobook format is ideally suited for light novels and will help to introduce these characters and storylines to new audiences and add a bold new dimension to the TOKYOPOP catalog and our growing roster of light novels.”

About RBmedia

RBmedia is the largest audiobook publisher in the world. With more than 100,000 titles, our audiobooks continually top key literary awards and bestseller lists. The company’s powerful digital retail and library distribution network reaches millions of listeners around the globe—at home, in the car, and everywhere their mobile devices go. Our titles are available on leading audio platforms, including Audible, Spotify, Apple, Google Play, Audiobooks.com, Storytel, OverDrive, Hoopla, and many more. RBmedia is owned by H.I.G. Capital and Francisco Partners. Find out more at www.rbmediaglobal.com.

About TOKYOPOP, Inc.

Founded in 1997, TOKYOPOP brings Asian pop culture to Hollywood and beyond. TOKYOPOP established the market for manga in North America, introducing the term to the English language in the process, and expanding the market in Germany, publishing thousands of books in both languages, distributing anime and Asian films on home video and television, licensing merchandise to consumer goods and companies, and creating graphic novels of both original content and major IP adaptations. With NARUTO THE GALLERY, the company is launching its live events and location-based entertainment division. TOKYOPOP’s core values focus on multiculturalism and diversity; aestheticism and artistic integrity; and passionate and positive storytelling. More information at: https://www.tokyopop.com/.

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The contents of this post come from a press release provided by Erik Jansen of Media Lab Public Relations.