Seven Seas Licenses 19 New Releases at Anime NYC 2025

Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce nineteen new licenses, first revealed at Anime NYC 2025, covering a broad range of genres across various imprints and labels.

Dungeon Elf: What's a Dungeon without Treasure Chests? by River Slan

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! Volume 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in April 2026 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.

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! But will her hands-on approach to teaching him cause a rush of unexpected feelings? Volume 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in February 2026 for $13.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, with the series available in single large-trim editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Catnaps, Catnaps, Everywhere! by PANDANIA

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! The manga will be released for the first time in the English language in July 2026 for $14.99 USA / $19.99 CAN, with the series available in a single, full-color, large-trim edition. An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.

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. Volume 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in August 2026 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Dai Dark Deluxe Edition (Vol. 1-3 Hardcover Omnibus) by Q Hayashida

Necromancy, space action, and dark humor collide in this wildly creative series from the creator of Dorohedoro—now in beautiful hardcover omnibuses! The first omnibus containing Volumes 1-3 of the manga will be released in March 2026 for $42.99 USA / $57.99 CAN.

The Twelve Kingdoms (Audiobook) by Fuyumi Ono and Akihiro Yamada, and narrated by Grace Lynn Kung

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. Volume 1 of the audiobook will be released for the first time in the English language in September 2025 as part of Seven Seas' Siren imprint for audiobooks.

Love Between Fairy and Devil (Audiobook) by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang

The novels that inspired the hit Chinese live-action drama on Netflix! A powerful demon lord finds his life linked to a seemingly weak fairy in this epic fantasy romance. Volume 1 of the audiobook will be released soon for the first time in the English language as part of Seven Seas' Siren imprint for audiobooks.

Riverbay Road Men's Dormitory (Audiobook) by Arise Zhang, also known as Fei Tian Ye Xiang (非天夜翔)

One famous director rents out the rooms in his house to other gay men in hopes of writing more realistic characters for his novel. But can he get along with these very different men long enough for him to finish his story? A modern-day romp by the author of Legend of Exorcism and Dinghai Fusheng Records! Volume 1 of the audiobook will be released soon for the first time in the English language as part of Seven Seas' Siren imprint for audiobooks.

Astrolabe Rebirth (Audiobook) by Arise Zhang, also known as Fei Tian Ye Xiang (非天夜翔)

In a world ruled by machines, one human stumbles upon a mysterious man whose presence foreshadows an apocalypse. Sci-fi meets danmei (Boys' Love) in this brand-new story by Arise Zhang, also known as Fei Tian Ye Xiang (非天夜翔)—author of Legend of Exorcism and Dinghai Fusheng Records! Volume 1 of the audiobook will be released for the first time in the English language in October 2025 as part of Seven Seas' Siren imprint for audiobooks.

Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu (Audiobook) by Arise Zhang, also known as Fei Tian Ye Xiang (非天夜翔)

In this thrilling high fantasy adventure set in ancient China, a naive young man must join hands with an unlucky general to protect the mortal world from evil spirits. This danmei novel series takes place in the same universe as Dinghai Fusheng Records and inspired multimedia adaptations, including the animated series/donghua! Volume 1 of the audiobook will be released soon for the first time in the English language as part of Seven Seas' Siren imprint for audiobooks.

History of the Kingdom of the Orcsen: How the Barbarian Orcish Nation Came to Burn Down the Peaceful Elfland (Light Novel) and (Manga) by Kyoichiro Tarumi, THORES Shibamoto, and Takeshi Nogami

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. Volume 1 of the Light Novel and Manga will each be released for the first time in the English language in May 2026 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN (Light Novel), and $13.99 USA / $18.99 CAN (Manga), with each available in single-volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

The Dangers in My Heart (light novel) by Kota Nozomi and Norio Sakurai

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. The light novel will be released for the first time in the English language in July 2026 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.

How to Survive as a Maid in a Horror Game (Comic) by KimYomYum, SINcere, SUCH, and KD

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! Volume 1 will be released in May 2026 for $21.99 USA / $28.99 CAN with the series available in single, full-color, large-trim editions as part of the Seven Seas Webtoons label.

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 will have to face unfamiliar feelings in this Mature-rated Boys Love manga. Volume 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in March 2026 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN, with the series available in single large-trim editions as part of the Seven Seas BL label (Boys' Love titles). Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

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 Mature-rated Boys' Love fantasy manga! Volume 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in April 2026 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN, with the series available in single large-trim editions as part of the Seven Seas BL label (Boys' Love titles). Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Wild Love: A BL Guide to the Animal Kingdom (Omnibus) by Aratama Tsubuko

Grab your field notes and get ready to learn about the animal kingdom in the sexiest way possible—with Boys' Love! The full, Mature-rated manga series will be released for the first time in the English language in June 2026 for $27.99 USA / $37.99 CAN, with the series available in a single large-trim omnibus edition as part of the Seven Seas BL label (Boys' Love titles). Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

The Delinquent and the Transfer Student by Fujichika

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! Volume 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in April 2026 for $14.99 USA / $19.99 CAN with the series available in single large-trim editions as part of the Seven Seas GL label (Girls' Love/yuri titles). Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Panguan: The Twelfth Gate (Novel) by Mu Su Li

From the author and universe of Copper Coins: Tong Qian Kan Shi and Three Hundred Years of Longing: Bu Jian Shang Xian San Bai Nian comes a modern-day, supernatural danmei (Boys' Love) story about a man without a soul and the one determined to save him at all costs. Volume 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in September 2026 for $19.99 USA / $26.99 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.

About Seven Seas Entertainment Established in 2004, Seven Seas Entertainment is an award-winning publisher that specializes in bringing the best of Japanese manga and light novels to English-language audiences alongside the hottest danmei, webtoons, and other books from around the globe, as well as producing audiobooks, original comics, and youth literature. All of Seven Seas' print book imprints are distributed throughout the world by Penguin Random House Publisher Services. For more information, visit sevenseasentertainment.com