Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the digital license acquisition of the light novel seriesSagrada Reset by Yutaka Kono and Torocchi. Also known as Sakurada Reset, this twisting tale of teens with supernatural powers is rife with mystery and emotion! Inspired the 2017 anime and live-action film.
All it takes is the word “reset,” and the world can lose three days. In Sakurada, a town full of people with special abilities, there lives Misora, a girl who can rewind time, and Kei, a boy who retains his memories when she does. When the two join forces on trips to the past, where will they end up?
Sagrada Reset Book 1 – A Cat, a Ghost, and a Revolutionary Sunday (Light Novel) will be available for the first time in the English language in March 2027 on digital platforms as part of Seven Seas’ Airship imprint.
Yen Press announced twelve acquisitions at the Yen Press Industry Panel that took place at New York Comic Con 2026, adding new manga and light novel series to the Yen Press and Yen On catalogs.
Joining Yen On are four new series (The Girls Adrift Among the Stars; Dungeon Master: Creating a Hot Spring Dungeon; Fate/strange Fake; Kino’s Journey) that include new additions from iconic creators as well as one of the most legendary light novel series of the past few decades.
The Girls Adrift Among the Stars
By Yuiko Agarizaki Illustration by Fuwan Sono
AN INTERGALACTIC VOYAGE FOR A PLANET TO CALL HOME
A horse-drawn carriage races across the cosmos. Or rather, a spaceship made to look like one. At the helm are a pair of refugees who fled Earth after pollution rendered it uninhabitable: Ridley, a scientist and the designer of this peculiar spacecraft, and Watari, an accomplished martial artist with debilitating shyness. This eccentric duo has but one goal—to find a stable planet where they can settle down on!
However, every world the two visit is a little off… A planet with a god that can revive the dead, a planet where lucky people reign supreme, a planet lined with endless libraries… Can the girls navigate the unique challenges posed by each bizarre world and live to reach the next leg of their journey? And is there really a replacement for Earth waiting to be found among the stars?
Dungeon Master: Creating a Hot Spring Dungeon
By Amahara Illustration by Jun
COME ONE, COME ALL, TO THE MOST POPULAR DUNGEON AROUND!
So there I am on my death bed when a literal devil comes to make a deal with me. I get a second shot at life, and in exchange, I’m on the hook for designing the most enticing dungeon her world has ever seen. Pretty sweet deal, if you ask me. Let’s see, how do we get people to explore the dungeon? How about if we offer hot springs capable of
rejuvenating skin, reversing the effects of aging, and granting you crazy strength? Whoops… Looks like our baths are too popular and are causing some geopolitical strife. Well, it’s just another day in the life of a dungeon master!
Fate/strange Fake
By Ryohgo Narita Original Concept by TYPE-MOON
The False Grail War begins…
It has been several years since the conclusion of the Fifth Holy Grail War. Now the stage has been set for a brand-new battle in Snowfield, a city in the western United States. But this iteration of the war is built on lies. Mages and Heroic Spirits gather upon a false stage. And though they grow increasingly aware that something is amiss, they play their roles all
the same. Truth and fiction no longer matter, for these competitors fight not for the Grail, but to see their personal convictions through to the end. But when the final drop of blood is shed and the battle draws to a close, what secrets will this enigmatic conflict uncover…?
Kino’s Journey
By Keiichi Sigsawa Illustration by Kohaku Kuroboshi
A young traveler named Kino and a talking motorcycle named Hermes are on the journey of a lifetime! They visit different countries one after another, experiencing human nature and society in its many forms. Kino wants to learn everything there is to know about how other people live. Join their introspective adventure and uncover what it is that makes the world beautiful.
Joining the catalog are eight new manga series (Spice and Wolf Diner: Gourmet Exploration; Steam-Pipe Broom Racing; Monstrosities and Me; The Ice-Core Meteoria; Mermaid Observation Diary; After Midnight Skin; Lily: Lost and Found Again ~By the Sweet Lies and Love of a Nobleman Since Their First Night~; A Peach Offering for the Imperial Court) that include a fun and unique take on one of the most celebrated series from Yen Press and a historical romance series from Ueji Yuho, a rising star in the world of manga and the creator of Lord Hades’s Ruthless Marriage.
Spice and Wolf Diner: Gourmet Exploration
By Sera Murase Created by Isuna Hasekura
Following the guidance of a mysterious book, Holo and Lawrence suddenly find themselves in modern-day Japan. As they wander the unfamiliar streets, something catches Holo’s nose: the tantalizing scent of delicious food! The gourmand Holo quickly becomes obsessed with all kinds of never-before-seen delicacies… Read on and even try some for yourself, with an included series of mouthwatering recipes straight from the world of Spice & Wolf!
Steam-Pipe Broom Racing
By Yasuhiro
Magical coal has revolutionized travel in the 19th century British Empire. Now trains and boats are hardly the only way to get around—not when you could take a pipe! Like a witch’s broomstick, these sleek iron contraptions have taken the nation by storm…and made Sheena late for work again. It’s not her fault! Those dumb rich kids keep closing off the streets to race their fancy-schmancy pipes. It’s so stupid! But after getting in an accident and challenging a stuck-up rich girl, Sheena may just find her true calling lies in the high-speed world of pipe racing!
Monstrosities and Me
By funi-mu9
“You spirits can see us regular people, but most of us have no idea you are even there. It’d be pretty mean if even the few people who could talk to you ignored you anyway— You’d get lonely, right?”
So begins the story of a boy in search of a friend and a clumsy poltergeist in need of a little human kindness… The best of friendships come from the most unexpected places!
The Ice-Core Meteoria
By Makoto Todo
In a world where a special fossil fuel known as Meteorian coal has become the number one source of fuel, steam engines have taken the world by storm. Kanata, a young coal miner, diligently studies despite his dire circumstances. One day, while breaking into a new vein of ore, Kanata finds the gears of fate have begun to turn for him—as he learns the monstrous secret of Meteoria!
Mermaid Observation Diary
By UMI ISHIDA
One summer, two boys living in a small seaside village find something they’d only heard about in scary stories: a mermaid. The creature they’d fished up looks like a harmless little girl, but its true nature is a man-eating monster…or so they’re told. The cowardly Ken and the brash Shun decide to bring her home, agreeing not to breathe a word of this secret to anyone…but have they found a friend or the beginning of a nightmare?
After Midnight Skin
By NIMMAHIRO
Toraya is a serious, modest office worker with one secret he can’t let slip: he’s really, really horny! After yet another day of exhausting work, his pent-up stress and libido get the better of him, and he heads to the office bathroom to take matters into his own hands…only for Saikawa, his least favorite supervisor, to catch him in the act. Toraya hopes they can both just forget about it, but Saikawa wants something in exchange for his silence…
Lily: Lost and Found Again ~By the Sweet Lies and Love of a Nobleman Since Their First Night~
By tsugumi
When Lily is abruptly cast out from the house where she was raised and left grieving at the roadside, she finds an unlikely helping hand in Chris, the proprietor of a beautiful Victorian café. As he brews a beautiful cup of tea that revives Lily, he makes a proposition… A kiss opens a new chapter for the two as their sweet, hot life comes to a boil!
A Peach Offering for the Imperial Court
By Ueji Yuho
Far from the imperial capital stands a village where immortals reside. There, fragrant fruits grow, filled with divine Qi. But not just anyone may partake—only the most beautiful of girls are selected to sup daily upon the fruits of life. These “Immortal Peach Maidens” are the destined brides of imperial princes. Whether they like it or not, it is their role to join a prince upon his coming of age in heaven-blessed union… But on the White Peach Maiden’s first night in the palace, her assigned prince, fourth prince Li Zijing, doesn’t show up! Has her one-track life gone woefully awry, or, against all odds, will this be the start of a tale of courtly love?!
Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the digital license acquisition of the light novel series My House Cat Became the World’s Strongest?! by Tamaki Yoshigae and LINO. When an ordinary man’s beloved pet cat is suddenly gifted with unbelievable abilities and made gigantic, their humdrum life levels up in this cat-tastic fantasy light novel!
Tetsuya, a corporate drone in an exploitative workplace, knows that he can always find peace with his beloved house cat, Tama. But one day, Tetsuya comes home to find Tama has grown gigantic! And instead of a peaceful night, Tama takes him on an adventure to defeat the boss of a nearby dungeon! From racing around at high speeds with Tetsuya on his back to granting buffs through purring, it seems that Tama has awakened some extraordinary powers—and Tetsuya decides to livestream this new, exciting life! It’s not long before the pair save a beautiful young streamer, making their dungeon-clearing streams go viral. Now, all eyes are on Tetsuya and his giant cat Tama! What will they get up to next?
My House Cat Became the World’s Strongest?! (Light Novel) Vol. 1 will be available for the first time in the English language in June 2027 on digital platforms as part of Seven Seas’ Airship imprint.
BookWalker has announced the launch of Hanashi Media on its global storefront. Readers worldwide can discover and purchase digital light novels from Hanashi Media’s growing library directly at www.bookwalker.com and through the BookWalker app.
Hanashi Media is an independent publisher dedicated to bringing captivating Japanese light novels and digital entertainment to English-speaking audiences. This partnership brings several fan-favorite fantasy, isekai, and romance titles into BookWalker’s robust catalog of over 79,000 volumes.
The Dark Guild Master’s Smile Would Fit Best (Volumes 1-2)
Half Spirit
Love Under the Blue Moon
An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess (Volumes 1-2)
A Journey Through Another World (Volume 1)
I Got Reincarnated As a Cultist Mob in an Eroge Full of Maniacs with Death Wishes (Volumes 1-4)
I Saved Myself with a Potion! (Volume 1)
Re:Monster (Volumes 1-2)
Reincarnated As a Poor Farmer in Another World (Volume 1)
Reincarnated Onmyoji (Volume 1)
The Abandoned Reincarnation Sage (Volumes 1-2)
The Disfavored Prince Is a Genius Alchemist (Volume 1)
GATE (Volumes 1-2)
The New Gate (Volumes 1-2)
I’m Just a Villager, So What? (Volumes 1-3)
Seamless Library Integration & Reader Freedom
All Hanashi Media titles purchased on BookWalker feature full integration with the platform’s LCP (Licensed Content Protection) system. This allows readers to enjoy complete library portability across the new native BookWalker iOS and Android apps, as well as any LCP-compatible third-party eReader devices.
Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the digital license acquisition of the light novel series Record of a Reincarnated Chancellor: I Was Summoned by a Hopeless Demon Lord to Rebuild Her Army by Panda Pudding and Hiyaori. When one man is reborn into a video game, he finds himself at the side of the terrifying Demon Queen in this isekai tale! Can he prove he’s a reliable right-hand man, or will his new life be cut short?
Rei is reborn into the demon faction of a video game, bound to serve Fiona the Demon Queen—only to arrive just as her army is completely wiped out, leaving him the sole surviving subordinate. Fortunately, he gains a unique Dungeon Master skill that lets him build lethal traps, reshape dungeons, and even resurrect the legendary Four Generals. Eager to prove himself, Rei sets out to restore a ruined labyrinth.
Yet his efforts quickly spiral out of control, turning the labyrinth into a chaotic, broken disaster that unleashes an unstoppable demon army. With catastrophe looming once again, Rei is abruptly promoted from soldier to Fiona’s right-hand man. Now, alongside the formidable Demon Queen, he must prove he has what it takes to stop the very forces he unwittingly set loose.
Record of a Reincarnated Chancellor: I Was Summoned by a Hopeless Demon Lord to Rebuild Her Army (Light Novel) Vol. 1 will be available for the first time in the English language in February 2027 on digital platforms as part of Seven Seas’ Airship imprint.
Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the digital license acquisition of the light novel series The One-Eyed, One-Armed, One-Legged Sorcerer by Suzusuke and Sumihei. After spending years in seclusion, a powerful magician sets out on a casual journey only to find he’s being worshiped as a Demon God! An action-adventure tale about magic, power, and leaving a lasting impression—manga also available from Seven Seas.
A peaceful city is shaken when a young man with one eye, one arm, and one leg emerges from a nearby forest. It seems that this is Ains Silvetas—a legendary magician whose astounding power first started turning heads a full two thousand years ago. In the intervening years, awe over Silvetas’s uncanny talent has only increased. Now that he’s shown up in person once again, can he measure up too? Was his fearsome reputation overblown—or can Ains Silvetas do justice to the legends he inspired?!
The One-Eyed, One-Armed, One-Legged Sorcerer (Light Novel) Vol. 1 will be available for the first time in the English language in November 2026 on digital platforms as part of Seven Seas’ Airship imprint.
Yen Press has announced nineteen acquisitions on social media, adding new titles and series to a prolific catalog of manga, novels, and audiobooks.
Starting off this slate of announcements were a couple of new additions to Yen Audio (Mirai and ValkyrieBullet), giving the imprint another great work from esteemed storyteller Mamoru Hosoda and an adaptation of one of the most highly anticipated releases from Yen On.
Mirai
By Mamoru Hosoda
Little Kun isn’t too happy about the latest addition to his family. With the arrival of a new baby sister in the house, he worries his parents may not love him as much as they used to…But when a teenage girl shows up and tells Kun that she is his sister from the future, it may be that there’s more to this new relationship than Kun ever could’ve dreamed!
Valkyrie Bullet
By Yomu Mishima Illustration by Pinakes
In the near future, Earth has been invaded by monsters called giju from another world, forcing humanity into a never-ending war for survival. Conventional weapons are ineffective; the world’s only hope lies in the Valkyrie Dresses—suits of powered battle armor with extraordinary combat abilities that can only be piloted by women. However, one day, a man is transferred to Third Academy, where the ladies who wear these dresses of hardened steel are trained. His name: Ren Hifumi, the test pilot for a prototype humanoid weapon created to combat the giju that has never had a successful trial run…until now.
Yen On added three new light novels to the lineup (Kafka’s Journey; Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her; and The Returned Tyrant Princess Rewrites Her Dark Past), giving the imprint great new works in beloved categories that include a high-flying fantasy adventure, a school life romance that inspired a Summer 2026 anime, and a reincarnated villainess story.
Kafka’s Journey (light novel)
By Chizuru Mizushina Illustration by Haruyuki Morisawa
A girl on the run takes to the skies!
Within an island floating in the sky, there is an underground village of elderly people and one child—Kafka. The adults have taken care of the girl and asked for a single thing in return: She must never leave the village. When her grandfather was alive, that wasn’t a problem. But after he passed away, her days became dull, and the village feels stifling. Inspired by her grandfather’s stories of his adventures around the globe, Kafka longs to experience the outside world for herself. When a visitor from the surface tells her about life beyond the village, Kafka can’t take it anymore. Her only way out is her grandfather’s old plane. Never mind that she hasn’t flown one before! After everything her grandfather taught her, how hard could it be? Join Kafka’s journey as she broadens her horizons, makes friends her own age, and finally learns the sad truth about why her village was cut off from the rest of the world.
Oh Boy, Was I Wrong About Her (light novel)
By Hibariyu Illustration by siso
Seven years ago, before my best friend and I were torn apart by a big move, we promised we would be friends forever, no matter how much distance was put between us. But when I finally found him again at my new high school, I didn’t expect him to be…the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen in my life. Wait, so does this mean he—or, I guess, she—was a girl this whole time?! It’s honestly insane. With everyone else, she’s a pristine flower, literally Miss Perfect. But when it’s just us, she’s the same goblin I’ve always known. I guess some things truly never change. And yet…
The Returned Tyrant Princess Rewrites Her Dark Past (light novel)
By Hiironoame Illustration by Tetsuhiro Nabeshima
The imperial princess Ariadne has lied, cheated, poisoned, and even killed at the behest of the cunning Prince Siegbert. Little does she know, the prince thinks of her as no more than a pawn. He sells her down the river, and she is sentenced to death for her crimes. Just as the reaper’s scythe drops, she closes her eyes and realizes what a fool she’s been, only to wake up and find she has traveled back in time to when she was fifteen. With her second shot at life, she vows to punish the wily prince and set her story back on the right track.
The announcement slate was packed with a total of fourteen new manga (Lilies in Love for 101 Days; Lord Hades’s Vernal Honeymoon; Desire of the Untouchable Flower; The Great Yet Flawed Gods; I Want You to Expose Me; Monster of Absolute Evil; Singularity Love: A Kenji Tsurubuchi Collection; Summer Love Begins with a Lie -squall-; Chef in the Demon King’s Castle: Despite All the Scary-Hot Demons, This Is a Great Workplace; The Immortal Girl’s Breeding and Cultivation Travelogue; The Parasite Princess; YATTARA; Chewed Flesh, Ground Bones; and Exchange Parties with Anthropomorphic Figures), including continuations of amazing works previously published by Yen Press and anthologies featuring beloved creators, such as Touge Oni: Primal Gods in Ancient Times creator Kenji Tsurubunchi and celebrated artists from Harta magazine, including Ryoko Kui, Suzuka Morino, and Hachi Inaba.
Lilies in Love for 101 Days
By Muromaki
In this must-have collector’s edition, the sequel to the social media phenomenon Lilies Blooming in 100 Days, 101 days of yuri situations are assembled in stunning full color!
Lord Hades’s Vernal Honeymoon
By Ueji Yuho
Hades and Kore have successfully been wed! Sure, they’ve got a complicated prenup, but the two are living a peaceful life as newlyweds…or at least, that’s how things were supposed to go, until the realm of Hades literally froze over!? And that’s just one of the all-new heart-pounding one-shots from the author of Lord Hades’s Ruthless Marriage!
Desire of the Untouchable Flower
By Mai Kaniu
Of all the guys to fall for, I never thought it would be someone like you…!
Gorgeous, talented Rei is the heir to and manager of a major cosmetic brand. Despite his domineering personality and the rumors of scandal that hound him nonstop, he doesn’t have the slightest experience to speak of when it comes to love! In fact, he’s spent his life waiting to find his hero, the ideal partner he dreamed of as a kid. One day, in order to protect Rei from stalkers, his father hires him a bodyguard named Ichijo—who, under his serious, straitlaced exterior, is exactly Rei’s type! When they’re forced to be together around the clock, Rei’s heart won’t stop pounding…but he never could have suspected the ulterior motive Ichijo holds…
The Great Yet Flawed Gods
By Ei Ohitsuji
Dive into the vibrant world of Greek mythology! This saga will take you inside the dysfunctional pantheon of the gods navigating life, love, and everything in between—just on a slightly grander scale. Peek in on Zeus and Hera after three hundred years of marriage. What trouble will the devilishly handsome Hades find himself in? And if you thought your ex was possessive, wait until you see what Persephone’s like when she fancies someone…
I Want You to Expose Me
By Suzuka Stellagi
Hayama is a skittish and struggling young artist specializing in bijin-ga, a genre focused on painting beautiful women. After fleeing from yet another model, he finds a beautiful figure collapsed by the roadside and takes them in —only to discover that they’re actually a boy in women’s clothes! But this time, Kenzan doesn’t feel the urge to run. Instead, he may have just found the perfect subject for his work!
Monster of Absolute Evil
By Gagane
The Fukurougi Incident: a heinous case in which twenty-three murderers fell victim to active-duty police officer Nodoka Fukurougi. Nodoka is put to death for her crimes, but as it turns out, her story’s far from over—a mysterious girl appears before her and invites her to take part in a twisted game. Thirteen vicious murderers are to be revived and take part in a brutal battle royale, Nodoka included. If she wants to uphold justice and make sure the evil stay dead, Nodoka has no choice but to slaughter her way to the end…!
Singularity Love: A Kenji Tsurubuchi Collection
By Kenji Tsurubunchi
From the creator of Touge Oni: Primal Gods in Ancient Times comes this collection of short manga! A romance about a boy who sees a pillar of light, a search for a time machine among the remnants of human civilization, a visit to a shop specializing in fairies, and more—these stories feature an imaginative blend of history and mythology!
Summer Love Begins with a Lie -squall-
By ROCOCO Original Story by LYCORIS
When middle schooler Kaoru Tachibana runs away from home in the pouring rain, the last person she expects to bump into is her homeroom teacher, Mirei Shimotsuki. When Mirei takes her in for a few days, Kaoru is surprised to learn that the same woman who’s normally so put together is actually a disorganized, laid-back day drinker behind closed doors. On the other hand, she’s the only one who accepts Kaoru, struggles and all, and it’s captivating. But with Mirei keeping her distance emotionally, what will become of their unusual relationship…?
Chef in the Demon King’s Castle: Despite All the Scary-Hot Demons, This Is a Great Workplace
By YMK
Tsumugi is a hardworking human chef in the kitchen of the Demon King’s castle…and a transmigrator from another world! Freed from her previous life of homelessness and suffering, she’ll fight to the very last to keep this dream job where food, clothing, and shelter are guaranteed—even if it means dealing with her rough-and-tumble demon coworkers!
The Immortal Girl’s Breeding and Cultivation Travelogue
By fujihan Original Story by Luna Usagi
Pluto, a genius young mage, has given herself eternal life and youth in pursuit of her dream: to be a personal breeding ground for all kinds of different species! Brimming with carnal curiosity, she indulges herself with unorthodox creatures and beautiful ladies alike as she lets loose the monster(s) within her.
The Parasite Princess
By Toshiya Higashimoto
When college student and aspiring author Ai Tanaka gets a new roommate, she finds that this awkward girl is a little too eager to share things in common. Miu Yamaguchi wants to use Ai’s makeup, wear her clothes, and even have the same beauty mark. It’s more than enough to make a person uncomfortable, but it can get so much worse…
YATTARA
By Ooyamada
The gluttonous monster Yattara is summoned in a city of opulence and decadence. This harbinger of destruction has a vast appetite that cannot be satisfied until entire nations are leveled. As it comes across three gauntly malnourished children in a garbage-piled, foul-smelling room, it opens its maw as usual…but realizes that even the beast of gluttony prefers a delectable meal. And if Yattara was going to eat them anyway, it might as well prepare its meal properly to relish a flavor never experienced. After all, Yattara has never once let a meal slip away, and it’s in no hurry…
Chewed Flesh, Ground Bones
By Paregoric
1999—the year that Nostradamus predicted would be the end of humanity. Riding a wave of unprecedented interest in the occult, Inubosaki (an editor for a third-rate paranormal mag) and Asama (a cameraman with a sixth sense) team up. They spend their days covering incident after bizarre incident…when Asama’s keen eye for the supernatural draws them into an encounter with a terrifying phenomenon. Decades into the future in 2023, an aged Asama is called on by someone searching for Inubosaki…
Exchange Parties with Anthropomorphic Figures
Edited by HARTA Editorial Department
Welcome, if you please, to a soul-stirring sneak peek into the lives of all kinds of anthropomorphic figures. From beastmen to gods, androids, and more, this luxurious anthology features works from many—including Ryoko Kui (Delicious in Dungeon), Suzuka Morino (Servant Beasts), and Hachi Inaba (The Tiger Won’t Eat the Dragon Yet)!
At the “Yen Press Industry Panel” at Anime NYC 2026, Yen Press announced nine acquisitions, adding to a selection of announcements made on social media the day prior.
Among the many announcements, two were light novels joining the Yen On lineup (The Witch’s Conviction, The Beast’s Redemption and ’Cause I’m Freedom!), providing some of the most unique twists to fantasy storytelling for an imprint that prides itself on creative concepts.
The Witch’s Conviction, The Beast’s Redemption
By Yuki Sakai Illustration by Ao Nekonabe
THE CRUELEST OF ALL BEASTS—HUMANKIND
Leonardo Nix once dreamed of becoming an alchemist. Instead, he’s in a maximum-security prison, languishing in guilt and self-disgust. After all, he admitted to breaking an unspeakable taboo—eating his comrades. Then, not long into his imprisonment, he is suddenly transformed into a hideous monstrosity. He flees the prison as guards sound the alarm, but nowhere is safe for such a terrible beast. And though he doesn’t want to hurt anyone, a dark hunger for human flesh stirs within him. When all hope seems lost, he crosses paths with Elena the witch, who offers to find a way to break his curse! Unfortunately, there’s a catch: As her familiar, he’ll still get blood on his hands…straying even farther from the path of redemption.
’Cause I’m Freedom!
By Taro Hitsuji Illustration by Akitake Azumi
THE GUN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD!
Faye Leonheart is a seventeen-year-old sword-fighting prodigy and the heir apparent to the mightiest warrior clan. After three long years, she finally returns from her sword-training pilgrimage…with a magical machine gun in hand?! Promptly disowned by her family with nothing but her beloved firearm for company, this trigger-happy young lady commits herself to studying ancient technology called overgear. After all, who has time for regrets when freedom calls? The world is full of archaic ruins, and Faye is ready to explore them, full-metal style!
The Yen Press Industry Panel also gave manga fans much to look forward to with seven announcements (Seal My Lips with a Kiss; Übel Blatt II: Knights of the Fallen King; The Gray Exorcist; Interdimensional Memoir; Make It an Eternity; Can I Call You Unnie?; Hot Nights at the Hot Springs, Secret Trip No. 241) that included two of the most highly anticipated romance series fans have been eagerly requesting.
Seal My Lips with a Kiss
By Fudou Fudono
When Kaede misses the last train home from work, she winds up spending the night staying over with her coworker Shiotani, who’s carried a torch for her for two long years. But she’s thrown for a loop when Shiotani asks her to bind his hands—since he can’t promise he won’t assault her otherwise… Just when she does as he asks, they’re interrupted by his roommate, Mizoguchi from sales, coming home! Their only recourse is to hide in the closet, but in that cramped space they have no way to avoid each other…
“If this comes undone…I don’t know what I’ll do…”
Kaede’s never seen this side of her unassuming STEM coworker, but his words and her position at his mercy start to light a fire in her…!
Übel Blatt II: Knights of the Fallen King
By Etorouji Shiono
One year after the battle with Glenn, Köinzell—now serving as Viceroy Ascheriit within the Imperial Army led by Empress Elsaria—is deployed to quell the rebellions that continue to plague the realm. Alongside him, Commander in Chief Geranpen, Chief Consul Aht, and Blatt Meister Ichfeis join forces to defend the Empire and support Elsaria. Through it all, in the remote southern territory of Helenirdo, a resistance group calling themselves the Knights of the Fallen King, who believe in Glenn’s resurrection, begins to move in the shadows. The fates of Köinzell and the Seven Heroes have once again become inextricably intertwined…
The Gray Exorcist
By Hachioki Nekono
Seiko is an exorcist working for the Public Safety diviners’ office in a world under attack by man-eating beasts/spirits(??) known as “Twilight.” Every night at the third hour of the ox(?), his work of hunting and banishing the creatures begins. But Seiko has one dark secret: His only remaining family is a Twilight named Kyue, whom he’s harboring in his own home! When the truth comes out to Seiko’s superior officer, however, Seiko’s life turns upside down—because anyone supporting the Twilight becomes branded as a traitor, and the wanted posters of him are just the beginning…
Interdimensional Memoir
By Runta
Tomo has never found a single ounce of meaning or interest in his life in the real world. But his boring childhood gets turned upside down when, on his way home from school, he runs into a naive, childlike creature hailing from…a parallel reality?! This bizarre encounter sends him tumbling down a rabbit hole into a world full of the people and towns beyond his wildest imagination!
Make It an Eternity
By Sato Kanae
Towako is a shut-in who lives a quiet life together with her older brother. But one day, her world is turned upside down when a gaggle of drop-dead handsome hosts suddenly stop by all claiming to be her brother’s friends! Then clothes begin to fly, and the mood gets hot and heavy… What on earth will become of Towako’s peaceful solitude?!
Can I Call You Unnie?
By Alt Hanakage
As a diehard K-pop fan, Natsuki has spent every day in tears since the main vocalist of her favorite girl group retired and vanished from social media. That is, until her coworker hits her with a truth bomb—is Natsuki really going to spend the rest of her life waiting for her idol to come back?! Filled with new energy, Natsuki downloads a dating app. Except the first woman she matches with…looks just like her fave?!
Hot Nights at the Hot Springs, Secret Trip No. 241
By Sonoo Michiru
If there’s one thing middle-aged salarymen Ishida and Kimura love more than each other, it’s a good hot spring. These two have carved out a weekend every month to spend a steamy night together soaking in the rejuvenating waters, carrying on a tradition from their youth. Hidden from their friends and colleagues, their love has simmered quietly as the decades passed. Sure, they both agreed either one could call it off anytime, but for twenty years, they’ve never missed a trip—because the thought of lying in each other’s arms warms them more than any hot spring ever could.
At the Yen Press Industry Panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Yen Press announced ten acquisitions, adding to a selection of announcements made on social media the day prior.
Among the many announcements from Yen Press, one was the addition of Watching the Angel Sleep, Drowning in Bed Together, a Girls Love light novel joining the Yen On imprint that is a welcome addition for the wave of fans yearning for more sapphic goodness.
Watching the Angel Sleep, Drowning in Bed Together
Story by Tetsuto Uesu Illustration by Minori Chigusa
Ayana Yukihira is a second-year in high school, and after her parents’ divorce, she’s looking for a new start in an apartment of her own. But when she receives the keys, she finds another girl already there—fresh out of the bath! Due to an administrative error, the apartment was also rented out to Yuu Fukami, one of Ayana’s classmates at her new school. But instead of forcing Ayana to find another place to live, Yuu invites Ayana to share the lease as a roommate. As it turns out, the girls also share a mutual attraction that grows with every touch, every passing day…until they’re virtually drowning in it.
As expected, the Yen Press Industry Panel also gave manga fans much to look forward to with nine announcements (Sharkmaid of the Shore; The Deskmate Cat and the Love Novice; The Villainesses Are Unwavering; Disenchantment Camera; Don’t Talk to Me; Mane Mane Nichi Nichi: Baseball Manager Everyday; #ImLookingForZombies: The Complete Omnibus; My First Love with You Again; and Champignon Witch) that included some of the most highly requested romance series from the most dedicated of fans.
Sharkmaid of the Shore
By Teruya
When Wataru’s parents passed away in a tragic accident, he found himself with no living relatives. Now, his resident maid, Kosame, is his only guardian. She’s as loyal as they come, and she’s been by Wataru’s side ever since he was young…but she’s not exactly human! As they live their lives together in the eclectic fishing village they call home, will Wataru manage to win her eternal love…?
The Deskmate Cat and the Love Novice
By Akinoko
Minato Seno’s first semester of high school has barely begun when his homeroom teacher asks him for help. The favor? To take care of Nekozane-san, the girl who sits next to him—and sleeps at her desk through every class! Seno quakes in his boots at the thought of starting a conversation with a girl he’s never even seen face-to-face, let alone spoken to…Despite his fear, he summons all his courage and wakes her up, only for Nekozane to throw her arms around him?!
The Villainesses Are Unwavering
By Nina Akabane Original Story by Yatsuki Wakatsu Character Design by Taku Haruno
Aini Miccola, the illegitimate child of a countryside baron, is the talk of the Royal Academy. The boys can’t get enough of her cuteness, and the girls seethe at her blatant ignorance of noble conduct…but as she makes a name for herself, three others are gaining notoriety as the “villainesses” of the academy: Serafina, daughter of a powerful marquess and fiancée to the crown prince; Sandra, a viscount’s high-minded daughter with a once-in-a-generation talent for business; and Bernardetta, cunning attendant to the prime minister and heiress to a house with close ties to the royal family. When the three villainesses go toe-to-toe with Aini the apprentice saint, what paths will each of them choose?
Disenchantment Camera
By Tomato Tri
Jigen Oohashi, age twenty-seven, is a self-styled photographer who’s fed up with all things romantic after taking family photos of his married unrequited male crush, Yamada. After having vowed never to fall in love, Jigen attends his big sister Himeko’s wedding, where he meets Amélie Shirogane…and discovers she’s a serial home-wrecker who’s having affairs with both Himeko herself and Yamada! But Himeko has also handed her brother a mysterious camera that she claims “erases sexual desire”?! It’s the anti-romance manga that gives a big ol’ middle finger to “love”!
Don’t Talk to Me
By Zoukoujo
Thirtyish, gay, and too straitlaced for his own good, Yamada has never been great at finding romance. One evening, he turns to an app to get some loving, only for the shock of a lifetime to appear at his door: his hot coworker Takimiya, who’s a hit with guys and ladies alike! Yamada assumes they’ll just do their business and move on with their lives, but it looks like Takimiya has other ideas…
Mane Mane Nichi Nichi: Baseball Manager Everyday
By Soichiro Yamamoto
Karina Ichinose, gal fashionista, became a team manager because she loves baseball. Yuki Himemiya became a team manager because her boyfriend was on the team. Akane Nagisa became a team manager because she’s popular—despite not knowing the first thing about baseball!
Their managerial duties run the gamut—making rice balls for the team, cleaning lewd books(?) out of the clubroom, keeping a childhood friend company during his batting practice, and fretting over the team during their first nail-biting practice game! The bases are loaded with their exciting memories, and it’s time to play ball!
#ImLookingForZombies: The Complete Omnibus
By KATSUWO
Thirteen years ago, a mysterious illness infected 90 percent of humanity, but Aki’s too young to remember the world before the apocalypse. Instead, what she cares about is finding her dad! Along with her friends, Haru and Natsu, Aki leaves her village for the world outside and its many wonders: lush nature, feats of human ingenuity…and hordes of zombies!!
My First Love with You Again
By Haru Yuuki
When Shino saw Sena playing guitar in middle school, it was love at first sight—and then her first relationship, her first real boyfriend…and countless other firsts! Even after Sena’s transfer to another school forced them apart, Shino has carried a torch for him all the way to college, where she’s found him again by some miracle! But that pure and genuine face she once knew is no longer there, instead replaced by a distant expression…
Champignon Witch
By Tachibana Higuchi
Deep within the depths of a murky forest resides a quite peculiar dark witch. Dwelling in an abode created by poisonous mushrooms, leaving toxic fungi in her wake and even exhaling noxious spores with every breath she takes, Luna lives a rather solitary existence. Believing her future would continue in the same vein for the rest of eternity, she is shocked to her core by a sudden dreamlike encounter…
Seven Seas Entertainment has announced fifteen new licenses, first revealed at AnimeExpo 2026, covering a broad range of genres across various imprints and labels.
The Journey of a Dark Elf with Fading Powers
by Daisuke Itabashi
She was once hailed as a powerful magician, but when she depleted her abilities…she suddenly disappeared. Experience life without magic and the journey of a (mostly) magic-less dark elf in this manga series that cast a spell on global audiences–now in English print! Volume 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in March 2027 for $14.99 USA / $19.99 CAN, with the series available in single large-trim editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
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Hate Me, but Let Me Stay – Manager and Otoha
by Hijiki
A brand-new rock & roll spin-off to the wildly popular Hate Me, but Let Me Stay series! The manga will be released for the first time in the English language in April 2027 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN, with the series available in a single volume edition as part of the Seven Seas BL label (Boys’ Love titles). An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.
The Suspects of Necromancy (Light Novel)
by Daken and Enta Shiho
In a crumbling kingdom, the art of necromancy is finding its return. Can a devoted knight find the master of the undead and stop them? A fantasy novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat! The light novel will be released for the first time in the English language in April 2027 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN, with the light novel available in a single-volume edition as part of the Airship Imprint. An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.
Legend of Metempsychosis (Novel)
by Arise Zhang, also known as Fei Tian Ye Xiang (非天夜翔)
From the fan-favorite author and universe of Legend of Exorcism and Dinghai Fusheng Records comes a thrilling new high fantasy danmei adventure! Volume 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in June 2027 for $20.99 USA / $27.99 CAN, with the series available in single large-trim editions as part of the Seven Seas Danmei label. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
This Time Around, My Lovesick Hero Will Keep Me Alive… If I’m Lucky!
by Kotoko and Kei Kumanomi
A doomed countess determined to escape her deadly fate encounters the one man who is devoted to doing whatever it takes to protect her in this fantasy romance manga! Volume 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in March 2027 for $14.99 USA / $19.99 CAN, with the series available in single large-trim editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
That Girl I’m Interested in Is a Maid from the Abyss
by Itsumi Narita
In this world where demipeople exist, one beautifully eerie maid turns heads in this comedy-horror manga! The manga will be released for the first time in the English language in May 2027 for $13.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, with the manga available in a single volume edition. An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.
I Reincarnated as the “Villain” Commander of an Order of Knights (Manga) and (Light Novel)
by Azusa Sakamoto, fujy, and kodamazon
One man reborn into a light novel wants to avoid his bad ending…but can he change from a villainous commander to a big brother type?! A hilarious isekai light novel and manga about avoiding ruin by being a better man! Volume 1 of the manga will be released for the first time in the English language in April 2027 for $14.99 USA / $19.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms. Volume 1 of the light novel will be released for the first time in the English language in February 2027, exclusively on digital platforms.
Distorted I Love You (Audiobook)
by Yoru Sumino, and narrated by Paul Dateh and Aria Saltini
A brand-new, supernatural light novel from the brilliant mind behind I Want to Eat Your Pancreas and At Night, I Become a Monster, Yoru Sumino! The audiobook will be released for the first time in the English language in August 2026 as part of Seven Seas’ Siren imprint for audiobooks.
My Sword Saint Master Is Too Cute to Live With!
by Kennoji and R_ringo
One young man’s desire to become strong leads him to live and train with a powerful Sword Saint. While she’s got plenty of physical prowess and strength, her ditzy personality and stunning looks make her hard to resist! A fun and sexy rom-com manga that will get your blood flowing. Volume 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in June 2027 for $14.99 USA / $19.99 CAN with the series available in single-volume editions as part of Seven Seas’ Ghost Ship imprint. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
I See You, Aizawa-san!
by Odoroo Dorothy
A supernatural Girls’ Love/yuri manga about a girl who can see ghosts and the one who’s desperate for her attention! Volume 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in March 2027 for $13.99 USA / $18.99 CAN with the series available in single volume editions as part of the Seven Seas GL label (Girls’ Love/yuri titles). Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
Love is an Illusion! – Superstar (Manhwa)
by Fargo
The next story from the hit webtoon series Love is an Illusion! is finally here in English print! Hye-sung and Dojin’s eldest son, Byul, is a talented, popular aspiring idol who seems to have a pretty perfect life. But between being in high school, confusing feelings, and a newly born sibling, Byul’s life is far from perfect. Volume 1 will be released in May 2027 for $25.99 USA / $34.99 CAN with the series available in single, full-color, large-trim editions as part of the Seven Seas Webtoons label.
Miss Forensics: Wo Qinai De Fayi Xiaojie (Novel)
by Jiu Nuan Chun Shen
The highly requested baihe/Chinese Girls’ Love novel finally makes its official English debut! A suspenseful, romantic thriller about a forensic doctor and the cold detective she works with. Volume 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in 2027 in single large-trim editions as part of the Seven Seas Baihe label. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
My Wandering Spirit Lady (Novel)
by Qing Jun Mo Xiao
A modern-day baihe/Chinese Girls’ Love romance about a young woman and the ghostly lady in her life. From the author of Clear and Muddy Loss of Love and Female General and Eldest Princess! Volume 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in 2027 in single large-trim editions as part of the Seven Seas Baihe label. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
Matrilocal Marriage: Ruzhui (Novel)
by Qing Jun Mo Xiao
A slow burn baihe/Chinese Girls’ Love romance about a time-traveling woman who lost everything and the mysterious heiress she comes to marry out of convenience. From the author of Clear and Muddy Loss of Love, Female General and Eldest Princess, and My Wandering Spirit Lady! Volume 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in 2027 in single large-trim editions as part of the Seven Seas Baihe label. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
