A Chat with Lena Atanassova, Editor-in-Chief of TOKYOPOP
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A Chat with Lena Atanassova, Editor-in-Chief of TOKYOPOP
🎉 TOKYOPOP's Editor-in-Chief Lena Atanassova Shares Her Vision 📚
Lena Atanassova, the recently promoted Editor-in-Chief of TOKYOPOP, opened up about her journey in manga, starting from her childhood love for the genre to joining the team after a chance encounter at Anime Expo 2017. As a lifelong manga fan, she expressed excitement for TOKYOPOP's direction and her commitment to delivering diverse and inclusive stories under its publishing umbrella.
🌈 Inclusivity at the Heart of LoveLove & Comics That Matter 💖
Atanassova discussed the vision behind the LoveLove imprint, which focuses on blending all forms of romance—including LGBTQ+ relationships—into a single inclusive space. She also highlighted the Comics That Matter initiative, aimed at sharing societal and personal stories, such as nonfiction manga and titles like "Why I Adopted My Husband" and "At 30, I Realized I Had No Gender." Her goal is to foster increased representation of diverse characters and relationships both in manga and in the broader publishing industry. ✨ Building Trust & Looking to the Future 🌟
Atanassova openly addressed readers' past concerns with TOKYOPOP, emphasizing her commitment to rebuilding reader trust and transparency as part of "TOKYOPOP 2.0." She also teased exciting plans for expanding the company's catalog, developing exclusive merch, and exploring more original content. Her hopes for the future include creating a platform for underrepresented voices and bringing greater diversity to manga publishing. 📖 If you're looking for recommendations, Atanassova suggests "Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide" for a heartwarming boys' love journey and "Futaribeya", a touching girls’ love story that defies simple labels. Which of these series will you check out first? 💬
Atanassova discussed the vision behind the LoveLove imprint, which focuses on blending all forms of romance—including LGBTQ+ relationships—into a single inclusive space. She also highlighted the Comics That Matter initiative, aimed at sharing societal and personal stories, such as nonfiction manga and titles like "Why I Adopted My Husband" and "At 30, I Realized I Had No Gender." Her goal is to foster increased representation of diverse characters and relationships both in manga and in the broader publishing industry. ✨ Building Trust & Looking to the Future 🌟
Atanassova openly addressed readers' past concerns with TOKYOPOP, emphasizing her commitment to rebuilding reader trust and transparency as part of "TOKYOPOP 2.0." She also teased exciting plans for expanding the company's catalog, developing exclusive merch, and exploring more original content. Her hopes for the future include creating a platform for underrepresented voices and bringing greater diversity to manga publishing. 📖 If you're looking for recommendations, Atanassova suggests "Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide" for a heartwarming boys' love journey and "Futaribeya", a touching girls’ love story that defies simple labels. Which of these series will you check out first? 💬
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