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Ize Press Licenses BL Webcomic Love So Pure for Print Publication

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In celebration of Pride Month, Ize Press has announced the acquisition of the hit Boys Love webcomic Love So Pure for print publication in English.

Love So Pure

By PlanB and Gonggam Media

As a popular bartender with a pretty face, Jihyun has no problem finding someone to spend the night with. He’s content going from one casual hookup to the next—that is, until he meets Yohan, an intimidating yet innocent classmate who he can’t get out of his head! Refusing to commit to a relationship, he makes up his mind to stay far away from Yohan—but when a group project forces the two together, will Jihyun be able to suppress his growing feelings?

Love So Pure follows the relationship between the carefree and promiscuous college student, Jihyun, and the inexperienced gentle giant, Yohan, as they navigate love, trust, and healing. The beloved supporting characters, engaging humor, and emotional character growth have helped make the series a standout title for BL readers worldwide.

The completed comic was serialized digitally on Tapas, where it garnered more than 4.6 million views. The English print edition will feature the mature version of the series in paperback. This full-color comic will be available at major bookstores, online retailers, and comic book shops nationwide December 2026. Additional publication details, including release dates, cover reveals, and preorder information, will be announced at a later date. For updates, visit the official Ize Press website and follow Ize Press on social media.

Love So Pure

Seven Seas Licenses And They Were Roommates…!, a Boys’ Love Manga

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Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the license acquisition of the Mature-rated Boys’ Love manga And They Were Roommates…! by Nica Kitabeppu. Oh my god…they were roommates! A Boys’ Love manga about suddenly living with your first crush and handling the complicated feelings that come with it. From the author of Theater of My Love and Please Don’t Cry Mr. Ohkubo.

Mashiro is a delinquent with bad grades and an even worse attitude. During summer vacation, his mother hires Gaku, a college student with decent grades and average looks, as a part-time tutor. To motivate his student, Gaku offers some unconventional rewards for each problem Mashiro solves. Yet soon enough, summer comes to an end and the two part ways, each returning to their normal lives. Several years later, Mashiro moves to Tokyo for work, excited to start life as a real adult. But when he arrives at his accommodations, who should be waiting for him but his former tutor and one-time crush, Gaku!

And They Were Roommates…! will be released in January 2027 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN, with the manga available in a single large-trim edition as part of the Seven Seas BL Label (Boys’ Love titles). An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.

And They Were Roommates

Seven Seas Licenses As Fish to Water: Where the Forest Meets the Sea, a Boys’ Love Manga Series

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Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the license acquisition of the Boys’ Love manga series As Fish to Water: Where the Forest Meets the Sea by Chika Hongo. In this moving Boys’ Love manga, a merman far from home, stuck working in a mansion, meets a young man who could change his life for the better. But the first step to freeing the merman? They need to fall in love!

Van is a mermaid who has lost everything—his voice, his family, his very place in the world. Forced to work as a slave in a mansion located in a town by the sea, he dreams of the day when he can return to the water. One day he meets Jens, the sole inhabitant of the cursed island of Fiska, a young man who proves to be kinder than any human Van has ever met. As the two grow closer, Jens is determined to buy Van’s freedom and bring him to his island home. But in order for this to happen, Van and Jens need to become more than just good friends…they need to fall in love. 

Witness the beginning of their romance in this moving Boys’ Love fantasy!

As Fish to Water: Where the Forest Meets the Sea Vol. 1 will be released in February 2027 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN, with the manga available in large-trim editions as part of the Seven Seas BL Label (Boys’ Love titles). An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.

As Fish to Water: Where the Forest Meets the Sea Vol. 1
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Seven Seas Licenses Sworn Brothers on the Farm  Boys’ Love Manga

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Sworn Brothers on the Farm 

Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the license acquisition of the Mature-rated Boys’ Love manga Sworn Brothers on the Farm by HABO. What happens when two men involved with the yakuza decide to escape and run off to the country? They turn a new leaf and become farmers—no, really! A Boys’ Love rom-com manga about two men trying to run from their pasts and how they will work towards a better future together.

Io used to be the top earner at the host club he worked at and Anii used to be in the yakuza. Now they’re both turning over a new leaf working as tomato farmers! As these two city boys get used to country life, Io decides to use his considerable charm to make Anii fall for him. But Anii turns out to be a challenge: one moment he’s nice and protective of Io, the next second he’s acting cold and trying to push Io away. Can Io and Anii put their shady pasts behind them and build a future together?

Sworn Brothers on the Farm will be released in February 2027 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN, with the manga available in a single large-trim edition as part of the Seven Seas BL Label (Boys’ Love titles). An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.

Seven Seas Licenses Hate Me, but Let Me Stay – Mr. Asanaga and Mr. Yanagi Boys’ Love Manga Series

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Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the license acquisition of the Mature-rated Boys’ Love manga series Hate Me, but Let Me Stay – Mr. Asanaga and Mr. Yanagi by Hijiki. The official spin-off to the wildly popular BL omegaverse series, Hate Me, but Let Me Stay! Asanaga and Yanagi are certainly more than friends, but…what does that make them exactly? See what romance blossoms in this spin-off series!

Elementary school teachers Asanaga, an alpha, and Yanagi, an omega, are more than friends but not quite lovers. And while their relationship began with Asanaga’s fervent, one-sided pursuit, Yanagi has found himself warming to his sincere—albeit pushy—affections. But even if he wishes he could stand on equal footing with Asanaga and reciprocate his feelings more openly, insecurity about his omega nature and traumatic past hold him back. In spite of it all, Asanaga is determined to make Yanagi his and show him just how wonderful true love can be!

Hate Me, but Let Me Stay – Mr. Asanaga and Mr. Yanagi will be released in January 2027 for $14.99 USA / $19.99 CAN, with the manga available in single volume editions as part of the Seven Seas BL Label (Boys’ Love titles). Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Hate Me, but Let Me Stay - Mr. Asanaga and Mr. Yanagi