[Number Nine Co., Ltd.] Number Nine enters the paper book publishing business. New labels “No.9 Comics” and “Blend Comics” launch, with the first five titles releasing on October 28th.
Number Nine Co., Ltd. Press Release: September 19, 2025 To Members of the Press Number Nine enters the print book publishing business. New labels “No.9 Comics” and “Blend Comics” launched, with the first five titles released on October 28th. Aiming to maximize the value of our IP through both digital and real-world platforms
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electronically. Number Nine has been conducting various promotional activities to deliver the works entrusted to them by authors to readers. Our entry into the print publishing business aims to expand the reach of digital hits and promising creators to brick-and-mortar bookstores, promoting works from both the digital and brick-and-mortar worlds. *Release dates may vary by region. About the new label ◼︎Label name: No.9 Comics
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/27584/112/27584-112-a21482ef1b0da02975bc6ff6e8b290e7-418×366.png Genre: Girls’ manga, young men’s manga, etc. (general) Concept: A comprehensive comic label that delivers a variety of digital talent, regardless of genre. ◼︎Label name: Blend Comics
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/27584/112/27584-112-493a634fb6d9dfcdc34a6eeb0f067fe0-421×203.png Genre: BL (Boys’ Love) Concept: A BL-specialized comic label brought to you by the BL manga production brand “Blend.” Blending a variety of relationships and emotions to meet the diverse needs of BL fans. Blend official website: https://blend.no9.co.jp/ About the first publication lineup (5 titles in total) Scheduled for release on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. *Release dates may vary by region. ‘Don’t say “Stay” in that sweet voice! (1)”/Popotapapota
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/27584/112/27584-112-b544ff50876bc861d7174012aa83fd12-1509×2147.jpg Takanashi is a corporate slave who can’t accept that he’s a sub. One day, exhaustion causes him to subside, but he’s saved by his boss, the ever-so-elegant Otsuki. Otsuki calmly tries to guide Takanashi back to his true self. A heart-pounding Dom/Sub universe BL that will make you laugh, get excited, and sink your teeth into this! Author: Popota Papota Price: ¥880 (tax included) Size: B6 Number of pages: 178 main pages Number Nine “Blend Comics” ISBN: 978-4-434-36754-0 “The Rest Is Well, the Mountains Are Well (Part 1)” by Okinu Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/27584/112/27584-112-ca01cd2d06ff2557756a251d503bfd36-1509×2147.jpg Regular customer Shu Sumizumi complains to Takeya Nao, a convenience store clerk with a terrible customer attitude! “I thought a man with a delicious-looking body had come…” “That’s scary!!” A high-tension battle unfolds across the counter. Will love really be born from this argument? Author: Okinu Price: 880 yen (tax included) Size: B6 Number of pages: 162 main pages : Number Nine “Blend Comics” ISBN: 978-4-434-36755-7 “Until the End of Hidden Love (1), (2)” / Minori
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/27584/112/27584-112-4317c45be963d143e3e61d8cc9ac7180-1514×2149.jpg College student Yukito Sakuma has had a crush on his classmate Haru Sakurai since high school. She had decided to keep her feelings a secret, but a certain incident leads her to pretend to be Haru’s girlfriend –!? A heartwarming love story between a popular guy with an awkward sense of distance and a brave, devoted boy who avoids the girl he likes. Author: Minori Price: ¥880 each (tax included) Size: B6 Number of pages: (Volume 1) 242 pages, (Volume 2) 194 pages Number Nine “Blend Comics” ISBN: (Volume 1) 978-4-434-36752-6, (Volume 2) 978-4-434-36753-3 “Love Stories That Start at a Convenience Store (1)” by Mizuguchi Mafuyu
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/27584/112/27584-112-db444d91e280aad66c49905fbbee65d6-1510×2148.jpg Eima, who works at a convenience store, has been interested in a male regular customer. One day, he praises her work and pats her on the head…! This soothing love story unfolds as Eima’s romance with Shida, a kind elementary school teacher, begins. Author: Mizuguchi Mafuyu Price: 880 yen (tax included) Format: B6 Number of pages: 146 : Number Nine “No.9 Comics” ISBN: 978-4-434-36751-9 “Usahina – The Story of a College Student Couple Who’s Been Dating for Five Years (1)” by Igari Soyoko
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/27584/112/27584-112-9861d72386827475e56a3f9003fd6e55-1763×2505.jpg Hinako (20) and Haruka (18) are a close couple who have been together for five years since middle school. After two years of long-distance romance, the two reunite and begin a sweeter, deeper, and more special time together. This book features 24 new pages in full color. Author: Igari Soyoko Price: ¥1,199 (tax included) Format: B6 Number of pages: 192 : Number Nine “No.9 Comics” ISBN: 978-4-434-36750-2 For two weeks after the release, we will be holding a giveaway campaign on each artist’s social media account and our official X account. Further details and updates will be posted on our official X account. *For all inquiries regarding this campaign, please contact our official website. In addition, special promotional POPs featuring a comment and autograph (facsimile) from the author will be unveiled at participating stores. Bookstores interested in carrying the books should contact us via our official website. Contact information: https://corp.no9.co.jp/contact ■Number Nine Co., Ltd. Founded in November 2016, Number Nine’s mission is to “create an exciting future with manga.” We are a manga IP publisher that maximizes the value of manga in three areas: “creating manga,” “distributing manga,” and “spreading manga.” In the rapidly changing entertainment world, we maximize the value of manga by continually challenging ourselves without being bound by existing frameworks. Corporate site:
https://corp.no9.co.jp/ For more information about this release