Crossed Hearts Drops TWO New Licenses: A Cheeky Shoujo Manga AND a Zombie Villainess Novel!
Posted by Noon Anime Team on November 1, 2025
Get ready to clear some space on your shelves, folks, because the team at Crossed Hearts just dropped a massive licensing announcement that’s got us absolutely buzzing here at Noon Anime! They're bringing two incredible new series to English-speaking fans, and the lineup is a fantastic mix of sweet and spooky. Get hyped for the shoujo romance manga You're Way Too Cheeky, Chigaya-kun! by Mai Ando and the thrilling Korean novel series, The Abandoned Villainess Became A Zombie by Dodo!
First up, for all our romance fans, get ready to swoon! Mai Ando's You're Way Too Cheeky, Chigaya-kun! is set to capture our hearts. If you're craving a story filled with heart-fluttering moments, a classic high school setting, and a handsome male lead who loves to tease, this is the series for you. We're anticipating a delightful story packed with the perfect blend of comedy and romance that will have you cheering for the main couple from page one!
But if your tastes lean a little more towards the dark and dramatic, Crossed Hearts has you covered! They're also licensing the Korean novel The Abandoned Villainess Became A Zombie. This title takes the massively popular villainess reincarnation trope and smashes it together with a zombie apocalypse, and we are SO here for it! What happens when a scorned noblewoman gets a second chance at un-life? We can't wait to find out. It promises a completely fresh, thrilling, and deliciously dark take on a fan-favorite genre.
Whether you're in the mood for a dose of sugary-sweet romance or a bite of grim-dark fantasy, this announcement has something to get excited about. We'll be keeping a close eye on these two incredible titles, so stay tuned to Noon Anime for all the latest news on release dates and more from Crossed Hearts!