Crossed Hearts Announces GLAM BEAT! Imprint Focused on Yuri for 2026

Global publisher Crossed Hearts has just announced, in early January 2026, the creation of its new publishing imprint called GLAM BEAT!. Based in California, the company revealed that the main focus will be on yuri narratives, also known as girls’ love (GL), exploring emotional and romantic relationships between women. This move comes as a direct response to the growing demand for diverse and complex stories in the segment, representing the publisher’s long-term commitment to the genre.

The official announcement came through a press release, and the publisher makes it clear that GLAM BEAT! is not a limited or experimental project. On the contrary, the imprint is born with the mission of embracing the full diversity of yuri, from light romances and coming-of-age narratives to psychological dramas and stories with adult themes in fantasy settings. In this way, the initiative promises to offer English-language readers — with strong potential repercussions in the Brazilian market — a broad and consistent catalog.

Broad Expansion and First Confirmed Titles

Beyond the new imprint, Crossed Hearts also plans an aggressive expansion for 2026, with more than 30 print releases expected. The company will diversify its portfolio, including not only romance but also action, fantasy, mystery, isekai, thriller, and horror titles. At the same time, the publisher confirmed its entry into the Chinese manhua and novels market, further broadening its Asian content offering.

Among the licenses already acquired that should hit shelves are popular webtoons such as Baroness Goes on Strike and Darling, Why Don"t We Divorce?, along with the Korean novel The Abandoned Villainess Became A Zombie. The first manga in the catalog was also revealed: You"re Way Too Cheeky, Chigaya-kun!, by Mai Ando, is set to debut in May 2026. With this strategy, Crossed Hearts shows that 2026 will be a year of consolidation and growth in the global comics and novels market.