TOKYOPOP Announces Plans to Distribute Yaoi Manga

According to Anime News Network, TOKYOPOP has confirmed plans to distribute English translated yaoi manga later this year, including Love Mode, Shinobu Kokoro: Hidden Heart, and Earthian. TOKYOPOP will distribute the manga under a label called “Blu.” However, TOKYOPOP will not be responsible for licensing, translating or producing books in the Blu line. TOKYOPOP will only distribute the books to retailers. Which company will actually licensing and producing the books has not been revealed.