Crossed Hearts Launches Glam Beat! Label with 'Time is a Closet' License
Crossed Hearts has launched Glam Beat!, a new publishing imprint focused on yuri manga, with Mei Fujimatsu's 'Time is a Closet' as their second licensed title.
Crossed Hearts Launches New Yuri Manga Imprint
Crossed Hearts has officially launched Glam Beat!, a dedicated publishing label for yuri manga, and announced their second licensed title: Mei Fujimatsu's "Time is a Closet."
The new imprint represents Crossed Hearts' commitment to bringing more stories about relationships between women to English-speaking audiences. Yuri, which literally means "lily" in Japanese, is a genre that focuses on romantic relationships between female characters and has grown increasingly popular among international manga readers.
"Time is a Closet" joins the growing catalog under the Glam Beat! label, though details about the manga's plot, release date, and format have not yet been announced. Mei Fujimatsu's work adds to what appears to be a carefully curated selection for the new imprint.
This launch comes at a time when publishers are recognizing the strong demand for diverse storytelling in manga. The yuri genre has seen significant growth in recent years, with readers eager for well-crafted stories that explore different types of relationships and experiences.
Fans interested in following updates about Glam Beat!'s releases can expect more announcements as the imprint establishes itself in the competitive manga publishing market. The focus on yuri works suggests Crossed Hearts is targeting an underserved but passionate readership looking for quality translations of Japanese titles in this genre.