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Seven Seas Licenses Girl Meets Rock!, Dungeon Elf, History of the Kingdom of the Orcsen, 8 More Titles

posted on by Rafael Antonio Pineda

Seven Seas announced the following licenses during its Anime NYC panel on Friday:

Title: Dungeon Elf: What's a Dungeon without Treasure Chests? (Dungeon Elf: Dungeon ni Takara-Bako ga Aru no wa Atarimae Desu ka) manga
Creator(s): River Slan
Release Date: April 2026
Summary:

Ever wondered how all those treasure chests seemingly appear in dungeons frequented by adventurers? See how one elf ensures every dungeon has its loot in this fantasy adventure manga!

Brand-new license announcement! DUNGEON ELF: WHAT'S A DUNGEON WITHOUT TREASURE CHESTS? by River Slan. Ever wondered how all those treasure chests appear in dungeons? See how one elf ensures every dungeon has its loot in this fantasy adventure manga!

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Seven Seas Entertainment (@sevenseasentertainment.com) August 23, 2025 at 6:30 AM


Title: A Prince of a Friend (Ōji-sama no Tomodachi) manga
Creator(s): Sukeroku
Release Date: February 2026
Summary:

An unpopular teen seeks dating help from his handsome childhood friend—who happens to be a girl—in this shonen rom-com manga! But will her hands-on approach to teaching him cause a rush of unexpected feelings?

Brand-new license announcement! A PRINCE OF A FRIEND by Sukeroku. An unpopular teen seeks dating help from his handsome childhood friend—who happens to be a girl—in this shonen rom-com manga!

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Seven Seas Entertainment (@sevenseasentertainment.com) August 23, 2025 at 6:32 AM


Title: Catnaps, Catnaps, Everywhere! (Acchi Kocchi Necchi!) manga
Creator(s): Pandania
Release Date: July 2026
Summary:

Return to the adorable world of PANDANIA in the newest cat comic. A box, a sunbeam, or a comfy lap, there are plenty of places to find a napping cat!

Brand-new license announcement! CATNAPS, CATNAPS EVERYWHERE! by PANDANIA. Return to the adorable world of PANDANIA in the newest full-color cat comic. A box, a sunbeam, or a comfy lap, there are plenty of places to find a napping cat! 😺

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Seven Seas Entertainment (@sevenseasentertainment.com) August 23, 2025 at 6:34 AM


Title: Girl Meets Rock! (Futsū no Keion-bu) manga
Creator(s): Kuwahali (story, Tetsuo Ideuchi (art)
Release Date: August 2026
Summary:

Girls just wanna rock! The award-winning manga about a high school music club is finally available in English print.

Brand-new license announcement! GIRL MEETS ROCK! by Kuwahali and Tetsuo Ideuchi. Girls just wanna rock! The award-winning manga about a high school music club is finally available in English print.

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Seven Seas Entertainment (@sevenseasentertainment.com) August 23, 2025 at 6:36 AM


Title: Dai Dark manga Deluxe Edition (volumes 1-3 hardcover omnibus)
Creator(s): Q Hayashida
Release Date: March 2026
Summary:

Necromancy, space action, and dark humor collide in this wildly creative series from the creator of Dorohedoro—now in beautiful hardcover omnibuses!

Brand-new license announcement! DAI DARK DELUXE EDITION (VOL. 1-3 HARDCOVER OMNIBUS) by Q Hayashida. Necromancy, space action, and dark humor collide in this wildly creative new manga from the creator of DOROHEDORO—now in beautiful hardcover omnibuses!

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Seven Seas Entertainment (@sevenseasentertainment.com) August 23, 2025 at 6:38 AM


Title: The Twelve Kingdoms audiobook
Narrator: Grace Lynn Kung Creator(s): Fuyumi Ono (story), Akihiro Yamada (art)
Release Date: September 2025 (Siren imprint)
Summary:

The epic novel series that inspired a hit anime returns with an all-new translation! Experience a quest for survival and self-discovery as one girl finds herself lost in a strange, unknown world.

Brand-new license announcement! THE TWELVE KINGDOMS BOOK (AUDIOBOOK) by Fuyumi Ono and Akihiro Yamada, narrated by Grace Lynn Kung. The epic novel series that inspired a hit anime returns with an all-new translation!

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Seven Seas Entertainment (@sevenseasentertainment.com) August 23, 2025 at 6:40 AM


Title: History of the Kingdom of the Orcsen: How the Barbarian Orcish Nation Came to Burn Down the Peaceful Elfland (Orcsen Ōkokushi - Yaban na Orc no Kuni wa, Ikanishite Heiwa na Elf no Kuni wo Yakiharau ni Itatta ka)light novel and manga
Creator(s): Kyōichirō Tarumi (story), THORES Shibamoto (novel art), Takeshi Nogami (manga art)
Release Date: May 2026
Summary:

When their elven brethren betrayed her people, one dark elf chief will do whatever it takes to save her people—even if it means trusting orcs.

Brand-new license announcement! HISTORY OF THE KINGDOM OF THE ORCSEN: HOW THE BARBARIAN ORCISH NATION CAME TO BURN DOWN THE PEACEFUL ELFLAND Light Novel & Manga by Kyoichiro Tarumi, THORES Shibamoto, and Takeshi Nogami. A fantasy tale of alliances and war.

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Seven Seas Entertainment (@sevenseasentertainment.com) August 23, 2025 at 6:50 AM


Title: The Dangers in My Heart (Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu) light novel
Creator(s): Kota Nozomi (story), sune (novel art), Norio Sakurai (original manga's story and art)
Release Date: July 2026
Summary:

The highly anticipated light novel for the hit rom-com manga and anime! Enjoy four brand-new short stories surrounding everyone's favorite odd couple.

Brand-new license announcement! THE DANGERS IN MY HEART (LIGHT NOVEL) by Kota Nozomi and Norio Sakurai. The highly anticipated light novel with four brand-new stories for the hit rom-com manga and anime!

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Seven Seas Entertainment (@sevenseasentertainment.com) August 23, 2025 at 6:52 AM


Title: How to Survive as a Maid in a Horror Game webtoon
Creator(s): KimYomYum, SINcere, SUCH, KD
Release Date: May 2026 (Webtoons label)
Summary:

When a player gets pulled into a deadly horror game and becomes the maid to the reincarnation of the devil, she only has one goal—survive!

Brand-new license announcement! HOW TO SURVIVE AS A MAID IN A HORROR GAME (COMIC) by KimYomYum, SINcere, SUCH, and KD. When a player gets pulled into a horror game and becomes the maid to the reincarnation of the devil, she only has one goal—survive! 😱

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Seven Seas Entertainment (@sevenseasentertainment.com) August 23, 2025 at 6:54 AM


Title: His Little Amber manga
Creator(s): Kazki Natsume
Release Date: March 2026 (BL label)
Summary:

When the injured leopard cub he rescued five years ago grows into a handsome young man, former yakuza Genji will have to face unfamiliar feelings in this Mature-rated Boys Love manga.

Brand-new license announcement! HIS LITTLE AMBER by KAZKI NATSUME. When the injured leopard cub he rescued five years ago grows into a handsome young man, former yakuza Genji must face unfamiliar feelings in this supernatural Boys' Love / #BL manga.

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Seven Seas Entertainment (@sevenseasentertainment.com) August 23, 2025 at 6:56 AM


Title: Dear Sister, I've Become a Blessed Maiden (Zenryaku, Onii-chan wa Seijo ni Narimashita.) manga
Creator(s): Yuiko
Release Date: April 2026 (BL label)
Summary:

When one man takes his sister's place as a blessed maiden, his body becomes a magical tool for one arrogant sorcerer in this Mature-rated Boys' Love fantasy manga!

Brand-new license announcement! DEAR SISTER, I'VE BECOME A BLESSED MAIDEN by Yuiko. When one man takes his sister's place as a blessed maiden, his body becomes a magical tool for one arrogant sorcerer in this sexy Boys' Love / #BL fantasy manga!

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Seven Seas Entertainment (@sevenseasentertainment.com) August 23, 2025 at 6:58 AM


Title: Wild Love: A BL Guide to the Animal Kingdom (Ikimono BL Zukan - Sekai wa XX ni Michiteiru) manga (Omnibus)
Creator(s): Tsubuko Aratama
Release Date: June 2026 (BL label)
Summary:

Grab your field notes and get ready to learn about the animal kingdom in the sexiest way possible—with Boys' Love!

Brand-new license announcement! WILD LOVE: A BL GUIDE TO THE ANIMAL KINGDOM by Aratama Tsubuko. Grab your field notes and get ready to learn about the animal kingdom in the sexiest way possible—with Boys' Love / #BL manga!

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Seven Seas Entertainment (@sevenseasentertainment.com) August 23, 2025 at 7:01 AM


Title: The Delinquent and the Transfer Student (Sukeban to Tenkōsei) manga
Creator(s): Fujichika
Release Date: April 2026 (GL label)
Summary:

A tough, no-nonsense delinquent and a sweet transfer student find a way to grow closer with a silly game in this sweet yuri/Girls' Love romance manga!

Brand-new license announcement! THE DELINQUENT AND THE TRANSFER STUDENT by Fujichika. A tough, no-nonsense delinquent and a kind transfer student find a way to grow closer with a silly game in this sweet #yuri / Girls' Love romance manga! 💖

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Seven Seas Entertainment (@sevenseasentertainment.com) August 23, 2025 at 7:02 AM


Additionally, Seven Seas announced it will release the audiobooks of the first volumes of Jiu Lu Fei Xiang's Love Between Fairy and Devil, and Arise Zhang/Fei Tian Ye Xiang's Riverbay Road Men's Dormitory and Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu but did not reveal the release date. Seven Seas will release the audiobook of the first volume of Arise Zhang/Fei Tian Ye Xiang's Astrolabe Rebirth in October 2025.

Seven Seas also announced that it has licensed Mu Su Li's Panguan: The Twelfth Gate danmei novel series, and will release the first volume in September 2026 as part of its Danmei label.

Sources: Email correspondence, Seven Seas' Anime NYC panel (Kalai Chik), Seven Seas Bluesky account


ANN's coverage of Anime NYC 2025 is sponsored by Yen Press!


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