Unveiling 'Hu Yan Zhuan': The Trickster's Tale of SuBLime Licenses and Enchanted Paper Boats
Dive into enchanting tales with 'Sleeping on Paper Boats' and 'Trickster's Tale: Hu Yan Zhuan'—your next literary adventures await!
Upcoming Manga Releases from SuBLime
Exciting news for manga fans! SuBLime, the boys-love imprint of Viz Media, has announced two highly anticipated titles set for release in late 2025. The announcements were made via their official account on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday.
Titles to Look Forward To
1. Sleeping on Paper Boats
- Author: Teki Yatsuda
- Release Date: October 14, 2025 (Volume 1)
Image via SuBLime's X/Twitter account
© Teki Yatsuda, Printemps Publishing
Summary:
Kei Kitahara, a once-celebrated screenwriter in postwar Japan, faces a dark reality as he decides to retire after realizing that his characters are based on people who have met tragic fates. Living in despair, he finds a glimmer of hope in an unexpected savior—a young man he encounters in a gutter. Drawn to the boy's innocence, Kei struggles with the temptation to write about him, vowing to protect him from the fate of his previous characters. Will he be able to resist the urge to put pen to paper?
2. Trickster's Tale: Hu Yan Zhuan
- Author: Hontoku
- Release Date: December 9, 2025 (Volume 1)
Image via SuBLime's X/Twitter account
© Hontoku, Clap Comics
Summary:
Feijin, a half-fox demon and half-human, faces a tragic childhood when he loses his family. Taken in by Sage Gaochun, he becomes a devoted pupil. As time passes, Feijin's admiration for his master evolves into romantic feelings, but societal norms forbid such relationships. In a moment of desperation, he casts a spell on Gaochun, leading to an unexpected night of passion. However, Feijin soon discovers that his master harbors a painful past of love and loss involving a demon.
Source: SuBLime's X/Twitter account, link 2