The Full Story
About Us
Crossed Hearts is a global publishing house specializing in the English localization and international distribution of Japanese manga, Korean webcomics, and Asian novels. With a commitment to bringing the finest stories from Asia to readers worldwide, we work directly with leading publishers, creators, and studios to produce high-quality print and digital editions that remain true to the original vision while connecting deeply with global audiences.
What sets us apart!
Our publishing program spans bestselling romance, action, fantasy, isekai, and mystery genres, including titles with major anime adaptations and vast international fanbases:
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Romance that makes you smile in public (and pretend you're not).
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Fantasy so rich you'll lose yourself in its world.
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Isekai so good you'll check both ways for Truck-kun.
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Mystery that lingers in your mind long after the last page.
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Action that keeps your heart pounding.
Our journey begins with the first wave of English print editions in Q4 2025. These acclaimed titles have captured millions of hearts worldwide and will soon be reaching readers from New York to Toronto, London to Delhi, Sydney to Auckland through our global distribution network, which includes Simon & Schuster, Publisher's Group West (Ingram), and Script UK. Our books will be available in major bookstores, online retailers, and specialty outlets across multiple continents.
We invite you to be part of our journey!
Our Mission
What if the story you've been waiting for your whole life was already out there—half a world away—just waiting to find you? At Crossed Hearts, we make those encounters happen.
We are readers first, publishers second. Our mission is simple: to bring acclaimed Korean webcomics, Japanese manga, and Asian novels to English-speaking readers worldwide, while preserving the soul of the original. Every panel, every line, every quiet pause is carried over with care, because we know the smallest details hold the greatest magic.
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True to the Original – We work side-by-side with creators to preserve their vision, voice, and emotional heartbeat.
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Authentic Localization – Cultural essence stays intact, so you feel the story exactly as it was meant to be felt. If a joke lands in Seoul or Tokyo, it should land in Seattle or Toronto.
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Passion-Driven Curation – We handpick stories worth treasuring, introducing you to worlds and characters you never knew you needed.
From midnight debates over which series to license to the moment a book lands in your hands, we live for that spark when a story crosses languages and still feels like it was written just for you.
When East meets West on the page, distance disappears. Borders fade. A truly powerful story speaks directly to the heart, no matter where it came from. When it does, you'll feel it instantly.
Our Team
Our name, Crossed Hearts, comes from the idea of two hearts finding each other across distance. Like fingers crossed for good luck—in our case, its hearts crossing borders, languages, and cultures. It's that moment when a story leaves the creator's hands and finds its way to a reader who will treasure it just as deeply.
We are a team of over 30 passionate individuals driven by a shared love for storytelling. Based across time zones, with offices in Los Angeles, USA and Bengaluru, India, we work seamlessly to ensure every title we publish stays true to its original vision while resonating with readers around the world.
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Over 30 passionate individuals across time zones
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Offices in Los Angeles, USA and Bengaluru, India
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Over a year of behind-the-scenes work refining translations and layouts
For over a year, we've been quietly working behind the scenes, refining translations, perfecting layouts, and crafting every detail to ensure the heart of the original shines through. Soon, you'll get to see and hold the results.
Mark your calendars. The countdown to the release of our first titles has begun. Our first chapter starts soon, and we can't wait for you to be a part of it!