During the online event dedicated to licenses, the North American publisher Manga Mavericks announced a new title — Tie Me Up, Stare Me Down by Zawayuki Taki. The series will be released in print and digital as a complete omnibus in May 2027.
What is known about the release of Tie Me Up, Stare Me Down
The manga for adult audiences consists of three volumes that were previously published in Japan. The new edition will have 564 pages, and the price will be $29.99 for the print version and $12.99 for the digital.
Author Zawayuki Taki addressed English-speaking readers with a message thanking everyone who helped make this release possible. He also emphasized that, despite the themes of bondage and BDSM, he worked on the manga as a story about the importance of emotional connection between people. According to him, he wants this title to be a safe space or a friend for readers.
What is this manga about
The official synopsis describes the story of Sawada, who is suffocating under the pressure of work and expectations in his role as the head of sales and marketing at a grocery store chain. One evening, he stumbles upon a sign for a fetish-themed bar, and after entering, he finds himself among women in bondage outfits.
When Nana, the "queen" of the bar, pays him special attention, Sawada experiences freedom and pleasure for the first time that he never knew before. The story then unfolds a world of dominance and submission, where everything begins with the sound of a whip and the feeling of a tightening rope.
