# Sol Press

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For the publishing company founded by Michael Neff, see [Del Sol Press](/source/Del_Sol_Press).

**Sol Press** was an American [publishing company](/source/Publishing) that focused on localizing Japanese [visual novels](/source/Visual_novel), [light novels](/source/Light_novel), and [manga](/source/Manga). Located in [Orange County, California](/source/Orange_County,_California), it was formed in 2017. In October 2021, it was prohibited from doing business in the state of California for non-payment of taxes.

The company had licensed ten visual novels, nine light novels, and six manga for release on the [Steam](/source/Steam_(service)) and [Kadokawa](/source/Kadokawa_Corporation)'s [BookWalker](/source/BookWalker) platforms.

## History

Sol Press was founded in February 2017 by Michael Valdez, who was unhappy with the slow translation processes and products of other [video game localization](/source/Video_game_localization) companies.[2] For the company's titles, Valdez emphasized the importance of not charging players for [patches](/source/Patch_(computing)#Video_games) as he believed it was unnecessary and an unpopular business tactic. Although Sol Press-licensed visual novels are censored when released on Steam, free patches to receive adult content in the original games are downloadable on external websites.[2][3]

In September 2017, Sol Press created a [Kickstarter](/source/Kickstarter) fundraiser to support the localization of the Haikuo Soft visual novel/[eroge](/source/Eroge) *[Sakura Sakura](/source/Sakura_Sakura_(visual_novel))*.[4] Despite *Sakura Sakura'*s age and obscurity, Sol Press elected to pick up the game following positive feedback from the staff.[2] Funding for the Kickstarter was completed a month later.[5] It was released on Steam on November 19, 2018.[citation needed] A second Haikuo Soft visual novel, *[Yotsunoha](/source/Yotsunoha)*, saw a Western release on July 13, 2019, on Sol Press' website after it was denied publishing by Steam.[6]

Joined by MiKandi Japan, another campaign was launched on December 1, 2017, to fund the Laplacian VN *Newton and the Apple Tree*.[7] After just three days, it had already reached its goal of $31,200.[8] It was released on August 15.[9] Later in the year, *DareSora: Tears for an Unknown Sky* was localized and released on September 14.[10]

In April 2018, it began expansion into licensing light novels with the books *Strongest Gamer – Let's Play in Another World* and *Battle Divas – The Incorruptible Battle Blossom Princess*. The two were digitally released on April 30.[11] At [Kumoricon](/source/Kumoricon) 2018 in Oregon, Sol Press announced the creation of Project Hyourin, a [digital distribution](/source/Digital_distribution) client for works licensed by the company. It also formed an alliance with Japanese game publisher [Entergram](/source/Entergram) to release visual novels on consoles in North America.[12]

On May 24, 2019, Sol Press announced a partnership with [Kadokawa Corporation](/source/Kadokawa_Corporation) to release light novels and manga on Kadokawa's [BookWalker](/source/BookWalker) platform.[13]

The company was forfeited by the [California FTB](/source/California_Franchise_Tax_Board) for failure to pay taxes in late October 2021.[14][1] Citing requests from the original Japanese publishers, BookWalker removed series licensed by Sol Press on February 21, 2022.[15]

## Licensed works

### Visual novels

Title Developer Release date Ref Newton and the Apple Tree Laplacian August 15, 2018 [16] DareSora: Tears for an Unknown Sky Anagram August 31, 2018 [10] Sakura Sakura Haikuo Soft November 19, 2018 [17] Under One Wing Harmorise February 28, 2019 [18] Yotsunoha Haikuo Soft July 13, 2019 [19] Onii-Kiss: Onii-Chan Where Is My Kiss? Tinkle Position September 24, 2019 [20] My Fair Princess PeasSoft November 8, 2019 [21] Choose Your Mistress PeasSoft N/A [22] Love Among the Sunflowers More N/A [23] Irotoridori no Sekai Favorite N/A [24]

### Light novels

Title Author Illustrator Release date Ref Battle Divas Vol. 1: The Incorruptible Battle Blossom Princess Kouka Kishine Nekonabeao April 30, 2018 [25] Strongest Gamer: Let's Play in Another World Vol. 1 Yuki Shinobu Itsuwa Katou April 30, 2018 [26] Battle Divas Vol. 2: The Unshakable Winter Blossom Princess Kouka Kishine Nekonabeao April 12, 2019 [27] Strongest Gamer: Let’s Play in Another World Vol. 2 Yuki Shinobu Itsuwa Katou April 12, 2019 [28] Redefining the META at VRMMO Academy Vol. 1 Hayaken Hika Akita April 26, 2019 [29] Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for my Retirement Vol. 1 FUNA Touzai April 26, 2019 [30] Battle Divas Vol. 3: The Unyielding Twin Blossom Princess Kouka Kishine Nekonabeao May 17, 2019 [31] Why Shouldn't a Detestable Demon Lord Fall in Love?! Vol. 1 Nekomata Nuko Teffish September 20, 2019 [32] Chivalry of a Failed Knight Vol. 1 Riku Misora Won November 16, 2019 [33] Chivalry of a Failed Knight Vol. 2 Riku Misora Won November 16, 2019 [34] Chivalry of a Failed Knight Vol. 3 Riku Misora Won November 16, 2019 [35] Why Shouldn’t a Detestable Demon Lord Fall in Love?! Vol. 2 Nekomata Nuko Teffish May 1, 2020 [36] Redefining the META at VRMMO Academy Vol. 2 Hayaken Hika Akita June 15, 2020 [37] Chivalry of a Failed Knight Vol. 4 Riku Misora Won July 6, 2020 [38] Why Shouldn’t a Detestable Demon Lord Fall in Love?! Vol. 3 Nekomata Nuko Teffish July 20, 2020 [39] Redefining the META at VRMMO Academy Vol. 3 Hayaken Hika Akita August 17, 2020 [40] Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for my Retirement Vol. 2 FUNA Touzai December 14, 2020 [41] Chivalry of a Failed Knight Vol. 5 Riku Misora Won December 28, 2020 [42] I Surrendered My Sword for a New Life Vol. 1 Shin Kouduki Necömi December 28, 2020 [43] Let This Grieving Soul Retire! Woe is the Weakling Who Leads the Strongest Party Vol. 1 Tsukikage Chyko December 28, 2020 [44] The Game Master has Logged In to Another World Vol. 1 Akatsuki Merontomari/Yuui December 28, 2020 [45]

### Manga

Title Author Manga adaptation Release date Ref Harem Royale ~When the Game Ends~ Vol. 1 Ryukishi07 Yukari Higa January 7, 2019 [46] Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for my Retirement Vol. 1 FUNA Keisuke Motoe January 7, 2019 [47] How to Treat a Lady Knight Right Vol. 1 Kengo Matsumoto N/A July 6, 2019 [48] The Ride-On King Vol. 1 Yasushi Baba N/A July 6, 2019 [49] Harem Royale ~When the Game Ends~ Vol. 2 Ryukishi07 Yukari Higa December 16, 2020 [50] Is the Order a Rabbit? Vol. 1 Koi N/A December 16, 2020 [51] Blend S Vol. 1 Miyuki Nakayama N/A December 23, 2020 [52]

## Notes

1. Under California law, a business that is suspended/forfeited can not legally close or dissolve, until the matter that lead to suspension/forfeit is resolved. The business is also legally prohibited from engaging in business operations, such as selling goods.[53]

## References

1. ["Change of status from 'Franchise Tax Board (Ftb) Suspended/Forfeited' to 'Ftb Forfeited'"](https://opencorporates.com/events/2355970376). *OpenCorporates*. Retrieved February 18, 2022.

1. Baltimore, Steve (September 5, 2017). ["INTERVIEW with Sol-Press Featuring Sakura Sakura"](http://operationrainfall.com/2017/09/05/sakura-sakura/). [Operation Rainfall](/source/Operation_Rainfall). Retrieved October 8, 2018.

1. Baltimore, Steve (September 7, 2018). ["(18+) REVIEW: Newton and the Apple Tree"](http://operationrainfall.com/2018/09/07/review-newton-and-the-apple-tree/). [Operation Rainfall](/source/Operation_Rainfall). Retrieved October 9, 2018. The game is heavily edited on Steam, but you can go to PantyPress.com and download a free patch to uncensor the game. There is of course the 18+ patch which restores all of the cut content or you can go for the 17+ patch which leaves out the CG for the [H](/source/Hentai) scenes but restores all the dialogue.

1. Ressler, Karen (September 4, 2017). ["Sol Press Launches Kickstarter to Localize Sakura Sakura Visual Novel"](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-09-04/sol-press-launches-kickstarter-to-localize-sakura-sakura-visual-novel/.120701). [Anime News Network](/source/Anime_News_Network). Retrieved October 8, 2018.

1. ["Sakura Sakura Localization Funded Via Kickstarter"](http://www.siliconera.com/2017/10/11/sakura-sakura-localization-funded-via-kickstarter/). *Siliconera*. October 11, 2017. Retrieved October 8, 2018.

1. Baltimore, Steve (July 13, 2019). ["Sol-Press Opens Their Store Yotsunoha is now Available"](http://operationrainfall.com/2019/07/13/sol-press-opens-their-store-yotsunoha-is-now-available/). [Operation Rainfall](/source/Operation_Rainfall). Retrieved November 2, 2019.

1. Ressler, Karen (December 1, 2017). ["MiKandi Japan, Sol Press Launch Kickstarter to Localize Newton and the Apple Tree Visual Novel (Updated)"](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-12-01/mikandi-japan-sol-press-launch-kickstarter-to-localize-newton-and-the-apple-tree-visual-novel/.124688). [Anime News Network](/source/Anime_News_Network). Retrieved October 8, 2018.

1. Estrada, Marcus (December 4, 2017). ["Visual Novel Newton and the Apple Tree Already Fully Funded"](https://www.hardcoregamer.com/2017/12/04/visual-novel-newton-and-the-apple-tree-already-fully-funded/281967/). Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved October 9, 2018.

1. Pineda, Rafael Antonio (August 13, 2018). ["Newton and the Apple Tree Visual Novel Debuts on Wednesday"](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2018-08-13/newton-and-the-apple-tree-visual-novel-debuts-on-wednesday/.135413). [Anime News Network](/source/Anime_News_Network). Retrieved October 8, 2018.

1. Baltimore, Steve (August 29, 2018). ["Sol Press is Bringing Visual Novel Series DareSora to the West"](http://operationrainfall.com/2018/08/29/sol-press-daresora-west/). [Operation Rainfall](/source/Operation_Rainfall). Retrieved October 8, 2018.

1. Ressler, Karen (April 11, 2018). ["Sol Press Licenses Yotsunoha Visual Novel, 2 Light Novels"](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-04-11/sol-press-licenses-yotsunoha-visual-novel-2-light-novels/.130237). [Anime News Network](/source/Anime_News_Network). Retrieved October 8, 2018.

1. Ressler, Karen (October 29, 2018). ["Sol Press to Launch Digital Light Novel, Manga, Visual Novel Platform"](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-10-29/sol-press-to-launch-digital-light-novel-manga-visual-novel-platform/.138804). [Anime News Network](/source/Anime_News_Network). Retrieved November 3, 2018.

1. ["Sol Press Titles Now Available on Book☆Walker Global"](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2019-05-24/sol-press-titles-now-available-on-book-walker-global/.147080). *[Anime News Network](/source/Anime_News_Network)*. May 24, 2019. Retrieved November 2, 2019.

1. ["California Business Search"](https://businesssearch.sos.ca.gov/CBS/SearchResults?filing=&SearchType=LPLLC&SearchCriteria=Sol+Press&SearchSubType=Keyword). Retrieved January 22, 2022.

1. Mateo, Alex (February 19, 2022). ["BookWalker Global to Remove Series from Sol Press/Panty Press on February 21"](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-02-19/bookwalker-global-to-remove-series-from-sol-press-panty-press-on-february-21/.182776). [Anime News Network](/source/Anime_News_Network). Retrieved February 19, 2022.

1. ["Sol Press - Newton and the Apple Tree"](https://solpress.co/product/10/newton-and-the-apple-tree). *Sol Press*. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

1. ["Sol Press - Sakura Sakura"](https://solpress.co/product/21/sakura-sakura). *Sol Press*. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

1. ["Sol Press - Under One Wing"](https://solpress.co/product/544/under-one-wing). *Sol Press*. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

1. ["Sol Press - Yotsunoha"](https://solpress.co/product/100/yotsunoha). *Sol Press*. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

1. ["Sol Press - Onii Kiss: Onii-chan, Where's My Kiss?"](https://solpress.co/product/491/onii-kiss-onii-chan-wheres-my-kiss). *Sol Press*. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

1. ["Sol Press - My Fair Princess"](https://solpress.co/product/580/my-fair-princess). *Sol Press*. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

1. ["Sol Press - Choose Your Mistress"](https://solpress.co/product/637/choose-your-mistress). *Sol Press*. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

1. ["Sol Press - Love Among the Sunflowers"](https://solpress.co/product/652/love-among-the-sunflowers). *Sol Press*. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

1. ["Sol Press - Irotoridori no Sekai"](https://solpress.co/product/546/irotoridori-no-sekai). *Sol Press*. Retrieved May 4, 2021.

1. [*Sol Press - Battle Divas Vol. 1: The Incorruptible Battle Blossom Princess*](https://solpress.co/product/109/battle-divas-vol-1-the-incorruptible-battle-blossom-princess). April 30, 2018.

1. [*Sol Press - Strongest Gamer: Let's Play in Another World Vol. 1*](https://solpress.co/product/26/strongest-gamer-lets-play-in-another-world-vol-1). April 30, 2018. ISBN 978-1-56619-909-4.

1. Kishine, Kouka (April 12, 2019). [*Sol Press - Battle Divas Vol. 2: The Unshakable Winter Blossom Princess*](https://solpress.co/product/578/battle-divas-vol-2-the-unshakable-winter-blossom-princess). ISBN 978-1-948838-12-2.

1. Yuuki, Shinobu & Katou, Itsuwa (April 12, 2019). [*Sol Press - Strongest Gamer: Let's Play in Another World Vol. 2*](https://solpress.co/product/576/strongest-gamer-lets-play-in-another-world-vol-2). ISBN 978-1-948838-10-8.

1. [*Sol Press - Redefining the META at VRMMO Academy Vol. 1*](https://solpress.co/product/496/redefining-the-meta-at-vrmmo-academy-vol-1). April 26, 2019.

1. [*Sol Press - Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for my Retirement Vol. 1 (light novel)*](https://solpress.co/product/482/saving-80000-gold-in-another-world-for-my-retirement-vol-1-light-novel). April 26, 2019.

1. [*Sol Press - Battle Divas Vol. 3: The Unyielding Twin Blossom Princess*](https://solpress.co/product/594/battle-divas-vol-3-the-unyielding-twin-blossom-princess). May 17, 2019.

1. [*Sol Press - Why Shouldn't a Detestable Demon Lord Fall in Love?! Vol. 1*](https://solpress.co/product/494/why-shouldnt-a-detestable-demon-lord-fall-in-love-vol-1). September 20, 2019.

1. [*Sol Press - Chivalry of a Failed Knight Vol. 1*](https://solpress.co/product/752/chivalry-of-a-failed-knight-vol-1). November 16, 2019.

1. [*Sol Press - Chivalry of a Failed Knight Vol. 2*](https://solpress.co/product/754/chivalry-of-a-failed-knight-vol-2). November 16, 2019.

1. [*Sol Press - Chivalry of a Failed Knight Vol. 3*](https://solpress.co/product/756/chivalry-of-a-failed-knight-vol-3). November 16, 2019.

1. [*Sol Press - Why Shouldn't a Detestable Demon Lord Fall in Love?! Vol. 2*](https://solpress.co/product/784/why-shouldnt-a-detestable-demon-lord-fall-in-love-vol-2). May 1, 2020.

1. [*Sol Press - Redefining the META at VRMMO Academy Vol. 2*](https://solpress.co/product/841/redefining-the-meta-at-vrmmo-academy-vol-2). June 15, 2020.

1. [*Sol Press - Chivalry of a Failed Knight Vol. 4*](https://solpress.co/product/773/chivalry-of-a-failed-knight-vol-4). July 6, 2020.

1. [*Sol Press - Why Shouldn't a Detestable Demon Lord Fall in Love?! Vol. 3*](https://solpress.co/product/857/why-shouldnt-a-detestable-demon-lord-fall-in-love-vol-3). July 20, 2020.

1. [*Sol Press - Redefining the META at VRMMO Academy Vol. 3*](https://solpress.co/product/856/redefining-the-meta-at-vrmmo-academy-vol-3). August 17, 2020.

1. [*Sol Press - Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for my Retirement Vol. 2 (light novel)*](https://solpress.co/product/801/saving-80000-gold-in-another-world-for-my-retirement-vol-2-light-novel). December 14, 2020.

1. [*Sol Press - Chivalry of a Failed Knight Vol. 5*](https://solpress.co/product/884/chivalry-of-a-failed-knight-vol-5). December 28, 2020.

1. [*Sol Press - I Surrendered My Sword for a New Life as a Mage Vol. 1*](https://solpress.co/product/951/i-surrendered-my-sword-for-a-new-life-as-a-mage-vol-1). December 28, 2020.

1. [*Let This Grieving Soul Retire! Woe is the Weakling Who Leads the Strongest Party Vol. 1*](https://web.archive.org/web/20210504143548/https://solpress.co/product/950/let-this-grieving-soul-retire-woe-is-the-weakling-who-leads-the-strongest-party-vol-1). **Sol Press**. December 28, 2020. Archived from [the original](https://solpress.co/product/950/let-this-grieving-soul-retire-woe-is-the-weakling-who-leads-the-strongest-party-vol-1) on May 4, 2021. Retrieved January 16, 2024.

1. [*Sol Press - The Game Master has Logged In to Another World Vol. 1*](https://solpress.co/product/949/the-game-master-has-logged-in-to-another-world-vol-1). December 28, 2020.

1. [*Sol Press - Harem Royale ~When the Game Ends~ Vol. 1*](https://solpress.co/product/478/harem-royale-when-the-game-ends-vol-1). January 7, 2019.

1. [*Sol Press - Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for my Retirement Vol. 1 (manga)*](https://web.archive.org/web/20210801194300/https://solpress.co/product/479/saving-80000-gold-in-another-world-for-my-retirement-vol-1-manga). January 7, 2019. Archived from [the original](https://solpress.co/product/479/saving-80000-gold-in-another-world-for-my-retirement-vol-1-manga) on August 1, 2021.

1. Matsumoto, Kengo (July 6, 2019). [*Sol Press - How to Treat a Lady Knight Right Vol. 1*](https://web.archive.org/web/20200811062214/https://solpress.co/product/636/how-to-treat-a-lady-knight-right-vol-1). ISBN 978-1-948838-28-3. Archived from [the original](https://solpress.co/product/636/how-to-treat-a-lady-knight-right-vol-1) on August 11, 2020.

1. [*The Ride-On King Vol. 1*](https://web.archive.org/web/20210801210301/https://solpress.co/product/628/the-ride-on-king-vol-1). **Sol Press**. Archived from [the original](https://solpress.co/product/628/the-ride-on-king-vol-1) on August 1, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2022.

1. [*Sol Press - Harem Royale ~When the Game Ends~ Vol. 2*](https://solpress.co/product/985/harem-royale-when-the-game-ends-vol-2). December 16, 2020.

1. [*Sol Press - Is the order a rabbit? Vol. 1*](https://web.archive.org/web/20210125002319/https://www.solpress.co/product/920/is-the-order-a-rabbit-vol-1). December 16, 2020. Archived from [the original](https://solpress.co/product/920/is-the-order-a-rabbit-vol-1) on January 25, 2021.

1. [*BLEND･S Vol. 1*](https://web.archive.org/web/20210516233342/https://solpress.co/product/918/blend-s-vol-1). Sol Press. December 23, 2020. Archived from [the original](https://solpress.co/product/918/blend-s-vol-1) on May 16, 2021. Retrieved March 10, 2022.

1. California Franchise Tax Board. ["My business is suspended"](https://web.archive.org/web/20210827132058/https://www.ftb.ca.gov/help/business/my-business-is-suspended.html). ftb.ca.gov. State of California. Archived from the [original](https://www.ftb.ca.gov/help/business/my-business-is-suspended.html) on August 27, 2021. Retrieved February 18, 2022.

## External links

- [Official website](https://web.archive.org/web/20210527110854/https://solpress.co/)

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