Award-winning BL manga series from the LoveLove imprint follows a lonely young man chosen to be sacrificed to a legendary dragon and instead finds love in this thrilling mystical romance

Publisher TOKYOPOP delivers creator Moyori Mori’s award-winning BL manga series BRIDE OF IGNAT to readers with the debut of Vol. 1 on April 28, 2026.

This beautifully illustrated, award-winning fantasy from TOKYOPOP’s LoveLove imprint will be available digitally and in paperback and hardcover editions. It tells the story of Rita, a young man chosen by his village to become the “Dragon’s Bride”, and Ignat, the mythical dragon to whom Rita is sacrificed. Only the warmth of Rita’s loving determination is enough to thaw Ignat’s long-frozen heart in this sweeping mystical romance by rising star of the BL world, Moyori Mori.  A 2025 Chill Chill Award winner!

A special edition of Vol. 1 also will be available exclusively from Kinokuniya Bookstores in the United States featuring a Kinokuniya exclusive variant cover and a bonus shikishi artboard illustration by Moyori Mori (available while supplies last). Pre-orders for this edition are expected to begin in early April.

Bride of Ignat Vol. 1 Softcover Edition by Moyori Mori · 216 pages · Print SRP: $14.99 · ISBN: 9781427884923 · For Readers 16+ · Available April 28^th  

Bride of Ignat Vol. 1 Hardcover Edition by Moyori Mori· 216 pages · Print SRP: $21.99 · ISBN: 9781427887627 · For Readers 16+ · Available April 28^th  

“If life is meaningless no matter where you are…” Rita, a lonely boy, is chosen as the “Dragon’s Bride” by the village custom. The ancient legend of the “Snowy Mountain Dragon” is now nothing more than a legend, but Rita, unable to find his role in the village, accepts the sacrifice while realizing that it is to reduce the number of mouths to feed. Rita, who was left alone and freezing in the snowstorm, is saved by Ignat, a beautiful dragon in human form. Rita’s eyes sparkle because the dragon really exists, and he can fulfill his role as a “bride”, but Ignat rejects him, saying “I no longer need a bride.” Still, Rita cannot give up, and he learns the secret of the ritual to turn humans into “dragons.” A silent dragon x a fearless sacrifice. A fantasy BL story of a non-human marriage that will heal your frozen heart!

Moyori Mori is also the creator of the acclaimed one-shot TOUCH WITHIN THE ABYSS, which is published in English by TOKYOPOP under the LoveLove imprint.

[Blogger’s Note: I’ve been buying the manga in its original Japanese through my Amazon Kindle from Japan through a chapter by chapter program, as the first volume wasn’t available yet when the series started. While I am unable to actually read Japanese beyond some onomatopoeia and hiragana with a dash of katakana, I can’t comment much on the story, but I can tell you that the manga is absolutely beautiful, and I have already preordered my copy of the English Bride of Ignat. I am personally invested in this one.]

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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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Aside from the blogger’s note, the contents of this press release was provided by Erik Jansen of Media Lab Public Relations.