The highly anticipated sequel to the hit fantasy novel and comic SOLO LEVELING!
THE HEIR AWAKENS In a world of gates, monsters, and hunters galore, Sooho Sung is…
well, he’s just an ordinary college student.
Sure, his parents went missing right before the gates started appearing three years ago and he occasionally had a weird dream where he could beat up monsters and level up like in a video game, but other than that?
There’s absolutely nothing special about him.
So when a sudden monster outbreak occurs on his campus, he must fight against every instinct screaming at him to run away as he takes a page out of his police detective dad’s book and rushes to save his classmate.
The chances of making it out alive are looking bleak, until–PING!
[Congratulations on becoming a Player.
Original Story: Daul Art: JIN (Redice Studio) Adapted by: BRIX (Redice Studio) Translation: Hye Young Im Rewrite: J. Torres Letterer: Tansy Noon
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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.
During the Yen Press Industry Panel at Anime Expo, Ize Press announced the acquisition and upcoming print publication of three webcomic series: Legroom, Philomel the Fake, and Footsteps in the Snow. The English print editions of all three titles are set to release in January 2027.
Legroom
By Dacto
Gitae Song wakes up locked in a windowless room with no memory of how he got there, and with one of his legs cut off. What keeps him from thinking it’s all some feverish nightmare is Jihun Cha, the man who brings him three meals a day with a gentle smile on his face. No matter how much Gitae curses, rages, and tries to fight him, Jihun treats him with nothing but sickly sweet affection. Though it disgusts him to the core, Gitae realizes his only chance at escape is to take advantage of his captor’s infatuation with him. But one wrong move, and there’s no telling what the smiling man will do—after all, the one who cut off Gitae’s leg is Jihun himself…
Legroom is a standalone mystery BL comic that follows a protagonist with memory loss and an adorable male lead who has a few screws loose. As fragments of Gitae’s lost memories begin to surface, he must unravel the truth behind his captivity, his missing leg, and the unsettling bond growing between him and his mysterious caretaker. Set during a zombie apocalypse with an unreliable narrator, this dystopian thriller is perfect for fans of series such as Radio Storm and Manner of Death. Serialized digitally on Lezhin, Legroom blends psychological suspense, mystery, and romance into a gripping story where nothing is quite as it seems.
Philomel the Fake
Art by LOGO Original Story by oaen
When Princess Philomel finds a mysterious novel that features herself as the villain, she’s quick to dismiss the similarities—sure, she may be a little spoiled, but she’s no evil impostor plotting the downfall of the empire! Or so she thinks, until the events written in the book start coming true, and she is forced to admit that it tells the truth, that she is what the story describes—a fake. And so begins her desperate struggle to change the future and avoid the horrific fate she suffers in the book!
Philomel the Fake is an ongoing romantasy manhwa about a neglected princess who is desperate to find where she truly belongs. Believing herself to be an impostor and counting down the days until the real princess reclaims her place, Philomel sets out to rewrite her prophesized story, uncovering secrets about her family and herself along the way. Serialized digitally on Tapas with over three million views, this dramatic fantasy comic is great for fans of reincarnation stories like Kill the Villainess and Villains Are Destined to Die.
Footsteps in the Snow
By SAISA
Blue snow falls from the sky, freezing everything it touches. In a world that has long forgotten warmth, a teenage boy named Sunwoo Seo struggles to survive. His prosthetic leg makes it even harder to walk in the deep snow, but he trudges on southward to keep a promise he made to a young girl he tragically couldn’t save. Apart from her frozen body he carries on his back, Sunwoo is all alone, until he is joined by a stranger with an oddly cheerful demeanor…and a bloody shovel in his hand.
Complete in one standalone volume, Footsteps in the Snow is a thought-provoking comic that is digitally serialized on WEBTOON with over four hundred thousand views. The story follows a teenage boy on a journey to bury his recently deceased child companion at her family home. As he travels through the snowy wasteland with his ill-fitting prosthetic leg, he encounters a religious eccentric who decides to help him achieve his goal. Together, they encounter death, hope, and the dark side of humanity in this captivating manhwa. Footsteps in the Snow is a perfect read for fans of short yet riveting comics such as Your Letter and The Horizon.
SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS. As the insect-human college students welcome a new semester, they are in turn greeted by the consequences and fruits of their previous labors. Suchan has found camaraderie and support in Huijin and friends, Professor Ji is absent after his sacrifice left him in a coma, and Breeder and his Predators have been brought to a standstill. Or…have they? Unbeknownst to NEST, Breeder is simply lying in wait for his seed of chaos to grow. And the moment of truth comes when the fear and insecurity he sowed in a force-fed Suchan sprout into terror and panic…Isolated, alone, and accused of giving in to his feed training, will Suchan play right into Breeder’s hands? Or will he fall into the clutches of a mysterious new anti-NEST group first?
Story: Hyeong Eun Art: Juder Translation: Ah Cho Letterer: Adam Jankowski
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Once upon a time, a mermaid fell in love with a beautiful queen…At the request of the mermaid princess Nadia, the royal family prepares to welcome the Atlancian delegation, but they find themselves facing an uphill battle! Many years of skirmishes and outright hostility between the mermaids and the citizens of Nerghen have soured their relationship, seemingly to the point of no return. With tensions swiftly rising between human and nonhuman kingdoms, everything must go off without a hitch―and fortunately, Blanche has a secret weapon to win the mermaids over!
Story: Iru Art: Mo9rang Translation: Kakao Entertainment Letterer: Chana Conley
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Korea Manhwa Contents Agency (KOMACON) will be guests at Otakon 2026. KOMACON was established in 1998 as the only agency in the Republic of Korea dedicated to the promotion of manhwa, or comics.
With its mission statement that focuses on solidifying the industrial foundation of K-contents and enhancing the brand value of the Republic of Korea as a global cultural powerhouse, KOMACON strives to expand the public’s enjoyment of manhwa/comics by fostering talented creators and advancing the industry’s infrastructure.
KOMACON manages various manhwa-related archives including Korea Manhwa Museum, Manhwa Library, and Manhwa Kyujanggak, preserving the cultural value of the manhwa as a medium. KOMACON also showcases the dynamic nature of manhwa to the world by hosting events like Bucheon International Comics Festival (BICOF) and Gyeonggi International Cosplay Festival (GICOF).
Otakon 2026 takes place July 31 to August 3 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
A FINAL STEP INTO THE RING! Injae has dedicated his life to boxing, and in return, he’s been rewarded with a title match against Siha Lee―a genius who can predict all his opponent’s moves. Meanwhile, Baeksan Ryu has surrendered his life to crime after his humiliating loss to Yu all those years ago. He wanders from one meaningless fight to another…until a fateful encounter gives him the opportunity to change course. Injae and Baeksan stand face-to- face once more, now as equals―as boxers―to prove they are different from the kids they were in school. The tales of two fighters collide in this thrilling finale of The Boxer!
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Ize Press, the Korean-content imprint of Yen Press, announced the acquisition and upcoming print publication of four internationally popular webcomic series at the anime convention Sakura-Con: Special Civil Servant,On the Way to Meet Mom, Reunion, and Merry Marbling. The English print editions of all four titles will release beginning in late 2026.
Special Civil Servant
Art by ch Original Story by Sora Kwon and Jaewon Seo
Maru Han is your typical twenty-nine-year-old guy—socially anxious, broke, and desperate for a stable job. Things aren’t looking up, though, considering he just failed the civil service exam for the fifth time! But fate has a funny way of giving us what we want… When a trip to the mountains turns into an encounter with some strange, human-eating creature, Maru finds himself recruited into the “Special Civil Service.” His lucky break, right? Wrong! So, so, wrong! Everything is a mess—this secret task force is threatening the very safety he longed for, the monsters they fight are weirdly drawn to him, and the people on his team are total nutjobs! Will Maru be able to adjust to his new life as a public defender, or will he crash and burn alongside the earth itself?
Special Civil Servant is an ongoing mystery thriller series that offers a gripping blend of supernatural action and workplace drama. With beautifully detailed art and plenty of comedy, the story centers on a struggling job seeker recruited into a secret government division tasked with fighting deadly creatures threatening humanity. This bloody fantasy comic is digitally serialized on the WEBTOON platform with over 12 million views. It’s perfect for readers looking for action-packed horror, enjoyable characters, and some fan service for muscle lovers.
On the Way to Meet Mom
By GOMYANG
After he is found in an abandoned building, a strange feral child named Mori is taken to an orphanage where he finds friends, shelter, and even a patron. He has all he needs to be happy and content in his little corner of the world—or so he thinks, until one day, his best friend’s mother returns to bring her home. Watching their reunion, Mori begins to wonder if he, too, has one somewhere out there… Surely, he must, right? So begins one little boy’s perilous journey across the lands to find his mother!
On the Way to Meet Mom is a found-family fantasy adventure about a young boy on a journey to find his mother, encountering new friends, dangers, and life-changing revelations along the way. Originally released on WEBTOON, On the Way to Meet Mom has resonated with readers for its imaginative worldbuilding, adorable protagonist, and heartfelt exploration of family, identity, and belonging. This touching series has garnered millions of views and a dedicated global fanbase since its English-language debut in 2025. The English print edition will be complete in two volumes.
Reunion
Art by Deulsum Original Story by 2coin
Seven years ago, Hakyung Lee accepted an offer to impersonate a dead girl. The plan was simple—he would pose as his childhood friend, Jiyoung Han, and convince a rich grandpa on his deathbed he wasn’t a fraud. It’d only be for one summer, and once it was over, Hakyung would walk away with the funds to pay for his mother’s hospital care and medication. And everything seemed to be smooth sailing—until Yoonsung Jang rushed to his grandfather’s side, determined to expose Hakyung as a fake. Except he doesn’t…and as the two spend more time together, the carefully placed walls between them begin to crumble. Now, in the present day, Yoonsung steps into the very bar where Hakyung works.
Digitally serialized on the Manta platform, Reunion offers a deeply emotional and character-driven romance with themes of cross-dressing, memory loss, and regret. What begins as a calculated act quickly spirals into something far more complicated as the lines between performance and reality begins to blur. Complete in five volumes, this BL (Boys Love) series will captivate readers with its slow-burn storytelling, layered narrative, and poignant exploration of love, memory, and second chances. Volume 1 is set to release in October 2026.
Merry Marbling
By PENGKI
Ian Ha has been in the spotlight since he was a child, heralded as an angel after an act of kindness makes local headlines. He’s perfected his public persona as the ever-popular impeccable model student, and high school seems to be no different—that is, until the arrival of a boy unlike anybody he’s ever met before. Not only is Yugun Baek unmoved by Ian’s kind and friendly gestures, but his prickly and brash nature seems to draw out all the worst sides of him! The two are like oil and water…so why do they keep getting mixed up with each other?!
Complete in six volumes, Merry Marbling is a wholesome BL series that is digitally serialized on the Lezhin platform. The story follows the evolving, often comical relationship between two high school boys as they overcome their traumas and limitations. With plenty of emotional moments, fluffy romance, and character growth, Merry Marbling will capture readers as the frail yet cynical Yugun’s attempts to unmask Ian’s perfect persona develop into a desire to protect Ian from the immense pressure put upon him.
BookWalker has announced the official launch of its entirely redesigned global platform. Now live at bookwalker.com, this new experience introduces a modernized brand identity, a streamlined English-language storefront, and industry-leading features that give readers more freedom and flexibility than ever before.
Operated by M12 Media LLC, a KADOKAWA Group company, BookWalker’s “reincarnation” marks a total overhaul of the service. The launch includes brand-new dedicated apps for Android and iOS, a rebuilt web interface, brand-new ebook and manga readers, and a fresh brand identity centered around a bold new logo that reflects the company’s evolution as a global entertainment hub.
Beyond the Walled Garden: LCP DRM
In a significant move toward reader independence, BookWalker is officially debuting its integration of LCP (Lightweight Content Protection). This next-generation system fulfills the company’s commitment to protecting publisher rights while freeing fans from proprietary ecosystems.
With LCP, readers are no longer restricted to a single platform. In addition to being able to read their library on BookWalker’s new app and web readers, users can now download license files for their purchases to be enjoyed on any LCP-compatible eReader or third-party app. This ensures that their digital libraries are portable, permanent, and truly theirs.
A Tailored English Experience
The launch of bookwalker.com marks the official debut of a dedicated hub designed specifically for the English-speaking community. This new platform streamlines the reading journey, providing instant access to an expansive library of over 79,000 volumes from industry leaders like VIZ Media, Kodansha, Seven Seas Entertainment, J-Novel Club, and Yen Press.
Beyond the web, the reincarnation of BookWalker includes high-performance native apps for the Apple App Store and Google Play. These apps have been engineered for a faster, more intuitive user interface, allowing fans to manage their growing collections and discover their next favorite series with ease.
The new BookWalker experience is available now. Existing users are encouraged to visit the new site to complete a simple account migration to bring their libraries and Coins (formerly known as Points) into the new era. New users can sign up today and start exploring the world’s most popular stories.
Manga A Business Proposal – The series wrapped up this year and was a fantastic ending. The series as a whole went from cringe concept to cute rom-com that saw characters grow and delivered depth in them.
The Boxer – Each volume has been an amazing exploration of its characters and this year dropped major reveals as it heads towards its finale. This is far more than a story about boxing, it’s an exploration of humanity.
Destroy All Humans. They Can’t Be Regenerated – A manga about Magic: The Gathering that’s about playing Magic: The Gathering. It’s a manga and story that shows depth and knowledge of the game instead of just using its settings and characters. Add in interesting relationships and friendships and you have a great story about finding your group.
The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at All – A cute manga about a girl who gets a crush on the “guy” that works at the local record store but is actually a woman and fellow student. It’s a story of finding friendship over one’s love of something with a will-they-won’t-they aspect.
Not-Sew-Wicked Stepmom – A spin on Snow White, the characters have grown so much over the series and it’s blossomed into one about a real family. This latest volume added in more “Disney characters” that will take the series in an interesting direction.
Graphic Novel Dr. Werthless – A brilliant dive into who Fredric Wertham was, far more than the “anti-comic” crusader he’s painted as. It features a lot of surprises about his life and paints a complicated individual.
Drome – Just absolutely fantastic art in a trippy sci-fi series.
The Five Wolves – Some of the best art of the year, this is visually one of the best releases of the year from the art to the lettering.
More Weight: A Salem Story – A released years in the making, a well researched massive tome about the Salem Witch trial. Add in more fantastic art and it’s been a year for fantastic art.
Partisan – While it might seem like just another “war comic” but it’s packed with moments that’ll cause readers to gasp. Again, add in great art and it stands out as one from 2025 to not miss.
Comics and Graphic Novels for Younger Readers Box Tales: Grow, Strawberries, Grow – An adorable read that our youngest reviewer read multiple times. Parents will laugh at moments that are far too relatable.
C.O.R.T.: Children of the Round Table – One of my favorites this year. It’s got some great manga-inspired art and a cool take on the Knights of the Round Table. This is one I want to see as an animated series.
The Mighty Onion and Guinea Pig Girl! – The second volume of this series, it explores fame going to one’s head as the creative team find themselves having issues working together as their popularity rises. The execution in how it does all of that is brilliant with a mix of comics, notes, and journal entries.
Ten-Ton Titan Terrier – A dog that controls a big mech to help protect Earth. Yeah, it’s just a lot of fun.
Unico: Hunted – The second volume of the series, it continues the story of the magical unicorn that’s fun for kids and adults alike.
Monthly Series/Limited Series/One-Shots Absolute Batman – With the introduction of Absolute Bane, Absolute Joker, and one of the best annuals ever, it’s been a series that has delivered a brutal story that redefines what Batman can be.
Everything Dead and Dying – The Walking Dead blew up the zombie genre to new heights and this series is its successor as it show the genre has a lot of life left in it. It’s been an emotional punch with multiple layers and exploration of humanity.
Feral – The series delivers with every issue and every arc. The cute art mixed with the horrors within creates more of a punch. It keeps readers on its toes and has no problem tugging at heart strings. Even people who dislike horror will enjoy this tense series.
The Killer: Affairs Of The State II – Few comics have been more relevant than this series that saw The Killer hired by the French government to eliminate members of an elite pedophile ring. It reflected the lack of justice in the real world as the comic debated what is justice and who can afford it?
Space Ghost – The series continues to be one the best superhero comics out there delivering stories and issues that can be enjoyed on their own while also building the greater story. It’s just something we see far too often in today’s comics. Add in great art and it’s pulp superhero fun at its best.
