Publisher TOKYOPOP has revealed four new romance and fantasy manga series set to debut in early 2025 under its LoveLove imprint. These releases introduce a mix of magical contracts, courtly intrigue, and unexpected love stories. The first two of these manga series have just had their Volume 1 releases:
My Contract with the Apothecary Monster Vol. 1
By: Ayaka Sakuraze (Author), Ino Manmaru (Artist)
USD Price: $13.99
Release Date: Available Now
In this world, monsters consume a person’s lifespan in exchange for granting their every wish. However, Nea’s mysterious “apothecary” monster seems uninterested in consuming hers.
After wandering into the land of Weem, Nea is offered the illustrious position of Songbearer and forms a contract with Dino – a monster as beautiful as he is powerful. While Nea adjusts to her role (and Dino’s peculiar brand of companionship), she is tasked with the search for the Grimmdoll Chain: an artifact in possession of the elusive Masked Monster. If not her lifespan, what will Dino require of her in exchange for her wishes…?
The Margrave’s Daughter and the Enemy Prince Vol. 1
By: An Ogura
USD Price: $13.99
Release Date: Available Now
Anna, daughter of the Margrave of Halmich, is tired of the expectations placed on women in court. She has no interest in marrying a nobleman because society expects it of her. Instead, she works hard on her swordsmanship and dreams of joining her father on the battlefield someday. Unfortunately, fate deals her a heavy blow: when the hostile forces of the Kingdom of Albion invade and take the Halmich heir prisoner, she is given to the enemy prince in exchange for her brother’s life.
But even in the face of these tragic circumstances, Anna still has plans of her own: “I’ll infiltrate their ranks as a tribute, and then… I’ll defeat the man who killed my father.”
On the other hand, the other two are set for release in the coming weeks:
The Inconvenient Life of an Arousing Priestess Vol. 1
By: Makino Maebaru (Author), Yamato Fujimine (Artist)
USD Price: $13.99
Release Date: February 25, 2025
Monster-fighting priestess Monica’s impressive powers earned her an engagement with the crown prince, but… those powers come with a downside, arousing anyone affected, including herself! When the prince finds out, their engagement doesn’t last long.
While news of the “indecent” holy woman spreads throughout the land, an unexpected connection from her past approaches Monica for help: he needs her powers, and the rumors don’t seem to bother him. His name is Richard, and unbeknownst to Monica, he is also a prince…
Trapped by His Love: The Duke’s Unexpected Bride Vol. 1
By: Kotoko (Author), Nimo Kakunimoto (Artist)
USD Price: $13.99
Release Date: March 25, 2025
When her engagement to her childhood bully is announced, Alice Coleman—the gentle-hearted and serious daughter of an impoverished noble family—is utterly aghast. In a desperate bid to find someone to stand in as an alternate fiancé, she blurts out a proposal… to the wealthy, high-ranking son of a Duke, Arthur Grindelbard. To her shock, he accepts.
Despite the strange beginning of their engagement, Arthur is an adoring fiancé to Alice, eager to spoil her with luxurious gifts and earn her affection. But behind his charming smile and solicitous attention lies a deeper intent and focus, hints of a man who has had his eye upon Alice for far longer than he cares to admit…
