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Yen Press revealed several new releases during NYCC 2021, including a new Sword Art Online art book and a Re:Zero manga. Sword Art Online abec Artworks: Wanderers is the latest art book from illustrator abec. Meanwhile, Re:Zero: The Frozen Bond is a manga adaptation of the OVA series. No release dates or windows accompanied the announcements. Sword Art Online abec Artworks: Wanderers first appeared in Japan in March 2020. Its focus is on Alicization and Sword Art Online Progressive. Though people familiar with Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris might see familiar faces there, as it includes art from games too. In Japan, it also featured the bonus side story called “prismatic colors” by Kawahara Reki. Re:Zero: The Frozen Bond is a prequel looking at Emilia’s youth. (As such, there might be spoilers if you aren’t familiar with her original adventures in the main story.) That tale first appeared as a short story before becoming an anime and manga. People can see the English anime adaptation on Crunchyroll. Yen Press has also published other Re:Zero works, including the original light novels and manga. Here are the tentative covers for both upcoming works. Neither is finalized at this time.
- Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple
- Bungo Stray Dogs: Storm Bringer
- Daughter of the Emperor
- Lost Lad London
- MonsTaboo
- A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special
- Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion
- Your Forma
English localizations of Sword Art Online abec Artworks: Wanderers art book, Re:Zero: The Frozen Bond manga, and the eight other NYCC 2021 titles.
