Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the license acquisition of the yuri/Girls’ Love manga series It’s a Secret, Shirotae-sama by YUKIKO. One girl must walk through a vampire academy without letting them know she’s a human. But when the head vampire discovers her secret, will her days be numbered? A supernatural Girls’ Love manga featuring a human x vampire! From the creator of Cats and Sugar Bowls—also available from Seven Seas.
Utao Hananoi is a student at a prestigious academy—that’s meant for vampires! As a human, she must keep her identity a secret as humans are still considered food for the supernatural beings. But despite her best attempts, her secret is discovered by Shirotae… the progenitor of vampires! Thankfully, Shirotae offers to keep Utao’s secret, for now. Will Utao be able to keep her secret and her life or does Shirotae have other ideas in mind?
It’s a Secret, Shirotae-sama Vol. 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in May 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.
Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the license acquisition of the manga series My House Cat Became the World’s Strongest?! by Tamaki Yoshigae, Hajime Yotsuyano, and LINO. When an ordinary man’s beloved pet cat is suddenly gifted with unbelievable abilities and made gigantic, their humdrum life is suddenly leveled up in this cat-tastic fantasy manga!
Tetsuya has a miserable job at an exploitative company, but there’s always been one bright spot in his life: His beloved housecat, Tama. Imagine his surprise when he comes home from work one day to find that Tama has suddenly grown to an absolutely gigantic size! The world of adventuring has always been off-limits to a normal businessman like Tetsuya, but Tama swiftly leads him to a nearby dungeon and effortlessly takes down the boss.
From racing around at high speed while carrying his owner, to granting empowering buffs just by purring, it seems that the newly huge Tama has some equally outsized powers! Plus, when the two of them save a beautiful young streamer, their dungeon-clearing livestreams go viral. Now everyone has their eyes on this adorable and incredibly powerful housecat!
My House Cat Became the World’s Strongest?! (Manga) Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in April 2027 for $13.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the license acquisition of the manga series The Moon Cries at the Final Wish by Suu Minazuki. When his peaceful island is brutally attacked by a vicious winged killer, one young man must embrace his destiny to eliminate the vampiric threat against humanity! An action-fantasy manga about saving the world before more blood is shed. From the creator of Plunderer!
Childhood friends Shingetsu and Asahi are attending a festival when an angel appears. The angel smiles, unfurls her bloodstained wings, then rips into the throats of onlookers. As the friends’ peaceful island home becomes a slaughterhouse, they realize the angel’s true identity—she’s a vampire! Shingetsu soon learns that he’s one of the Seven Luminaries who seek to eliminate the vampiric threat. Can he wield his newfound power to save humanity from a bitter, bloody end?
The Moon Cries at the Final Wish Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in May 2027 for $13.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the license acquisition of the manga series The Kaiju Autopsy by Mado Saito. Where there’s a Kaiju incident, there’s an autopsy to be done! One scholar will get her hands dirty learning more about these beasts while also making a path for female scientists. Get inside a Kaiju and get ready to learn!
Kaiju scientist Honda Akira has been called to the site of an autopsy of the corpse of a colossal kaiju known as Toukyo. The enormous monster was responsible for much death and disaster while alive, but now has met its own end…or has it?
Honda is determined to understand the unexplained activity around the corpse and help prevent future kaiju disasters, but to do her research, she has to fight both the scorn of her male peers and the team members who want to destroy the body for safety’s sake. Then, as feared, a new kaiju emerges from the corpse, and comes after Honda herself… Can she get to the bottom of the mystery before Toukyo is destroyed—or before it destroys her?
The Kaiju Autopsy Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in May 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.
Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the license acquisition of the manga series The Berserker NPC Unknowingly Destroys the World by Narunoruna, Ryosuke Sato, and Eito Shimotsuki. When a forgotten background character goes off script, an entire fantasy world spirals into chaos! Light novel also available digitally from Seven Seas.
Albert, the youngest son of a family of noble warriors called the Falconers, has a secret—he’s been reincarnated into the world of a video game! Unfortunately, his memories of the game are hazy, and he’s merely a nameless background character who shouldn’t have any effect on the world at all. As Al begins to question his own existence, he enrolls in the Radford Royal Academy of Magic, where he’s about to find out he has more influence on his new world than he ever could have imagined!
The Berserker NPC Unknowingly Destroys the World (Manga) Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in February 2027 for $13.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the license acquisition of the manga series Influencer Hero: After Saving Another World, I Got Rich Streaming Dungeons! by Y.A. and Pecomaru Osaki. After returning from one isekai adventure, one young man will have to use his skills in the real world as dungeons start appearing! But now his skills will be what pays his bills when he monetizes his adventures.
Ryoji has just returned from another world where he spent ten years gaining power to defeat the evil demon lord and is ready to go back to being a normal teen. Unfortunately for him, dangerous dungeons have begun to appear in the real world! While Ryoji still has his skills and abilities from the other world, something about these dungeons is still off, and he’s the only one who can figure things out. While the world adjusts to the new reality of dangerous dungeons, Ryoji comes up with a plan to help wannabe adventurers while boosting his wallet: by livestreaming his trek through the dungeons!
Influencer Hero: After Saving Another World, I Got Rich Streaming Dungeons! (Manga) Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in April 2027 for $13.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the license acquisition of the manga series Wandmaker of the Ruined World by Hagane Kurodome, Nori Kazato, and Kayahara. A global blackout forces one loner out of his comfort zone and right into the role of hero in this fantasy series—light novels also from Seven Seas!
When a global blackout wipes out electricity overnight, shut-in inventor Ori Kenshi finds his carefully isolated life in the mountains of Okutama turned upside down. A mechanical genius who prefers machines to people, Kenshi once made a quiet living crafting intricate devices and anime weapons from his workshop. But when a meteor crashes into his garden during the outage, he carves it into a wand just to pass the time—only to discover that the meteors which destroyed the world’s power grids have unleashed something else entirely: magic. As civilization collapses and chaos spreads, Kenshi’s handmade wand might be the key to a new kind of power. Now this reluctant loner must step beyond the safety of his workshop and use his unusual talents to survive in a world where technology is gone and magic has taken its place.
Wandmaker of the Ruined World (Manga) Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in May 2027 for $13.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
Seven Seas Entertainment has announced, just in time for the franchise’s 60th anniversary, the license acquisition of Ultraman by Kazuo Umezz – The Classic Manga Collection. Ultraman’s first-ever manga appearance comes to English at last! Celebrate 60 years of the iconic hero with this classic adaptation by famed horror manga creator Kazuo Umezz—now in a stunning hardcover release.
Serialized with the 1966 TV broadcast, the classic sci-fi hit Ultraman by Kazuo Umezz: The Classic Manga Collection features fierce battles with series-popular kaiju and pieces from the original release. Celebrate the 60th anniversary of this fantastic adaptation of everyone’s favorite sci-fi hero by legendary horror author, Kazuo Umezz (The Drifting Classroom, Reptilia)!
Ultraman by Kazuo Umezz – The Classic Manga Collection will be released for the first time in North America in July 2027 for $42.99 USA / $57.99 CAN, available in a large-trim hardcover edition.
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.
Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the upcoming release of a box set for the manga series Skip and Loafer by Misaki Takamatsu. The award-winning romantic comedy about a country girl chasing her dreams in the big city and the laid-back guy who is charmed to help her along makes its way in a stylish new box set! A perfect collector’s set of the beloved manga series that inspired the anime, perfect for old and new fans alike.
Iwakura Mitsumi has always dreamt about leaving her small town, going to a prestigious university, and making a positive change in the world. With her excellent grades and studious nature, she’s able to achieve part of that dream when she’s accepted into a high school in the big city! But she’s so focused on reaching her goals that she’s not prepared for the very different (and overwhelming) city life that awaits her at a Tokyo high school. Luckily, she makes fast friends with Shima Sousuke, a handsome classmate who’s as laid-back as she is over-prepared. Can this naive country girl make it big in Tokyo with Sousuke by her side?
This exclusive box set includes the first 5 volumes of the manga series and a set of 5 beautiful art cards. Whether you’re a longtime fan who’s been around since chapter 1 or just finished season 1 of the anime, this 5-volume set is the perfect collector’s item!
Skip and Loafer Box Set (Vol. 1-5) will be released in December 2026 for $74.99 USA / $102.99 CAN.
