Yen Press has announced new licensing acquisitions including light novels like 'Full Metal Panic! Family' and 'Two A.M. at the Dining Table', expanding their catalog of Japanese light novels for English readers. This continues their role as a major publisher bringing translated light novels to Western markets.
Yen Press announced licensing of several new titles including light novels 'Full Metal Panic! Family' and 'Two A.M. at the Dining Table', along with manga and other novels. The acquisitions expand their catalog of Japanese light novels available in English translation for Western readers.
For NovelHub readers, Yen Press licensing means more professionally translated light novels become officially available in English, potentially reducing reliance on fan translations. This supports the ecosystem of translated web/light novels that platforms like NovelHub serve to global audiences.
Yen Press is a major English-language publisher specializing in Japanese light novels, manga, and related media, with a significant catalog of translated works.
Original source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-17/yen-press-licenses-full-metal-panic-family-two-a.m-at-the-dining-table-n-manga-more-titles/.236508
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