Seven Seas Entertainment has revealed its latest acquisitions, announcing the licensing of six new manga series and The Devil Princess light novel series. The diverse range of titles includes a mix of genres, featuring Boys’ Love, action, and fantasy. These new additions will be released under the company’s various imprints, such as Steamship and Airship.
Manga Acquisitions
Seven Seas has added six new manga titles to its catalog. These series showcase the company’s commitment to bringing a variety of stories to English-speaking audiences. Here’s a look at each of the newly licensed manga:
Wimpy Demon King and Tsundere Hero
- Story and Art: Haruo Natsuno
- Imprint: Seven Seas BL Label (Boys’ Love)
- Release Date: November 2025
- Format: Large-trim paperback and ebook
This Boys’ Love manga follows Prince Ike, who disguises himself as a woman to infiltrate the Demon King’s castle. His plan is to get close enough to defeat the Demon King, but he is quickly captured. However, instead of being imprisoned, Ike is treated to a meal. He soon discovers that the Demon King is not the fearsome villain he expected, but a rather timid and worry-prone individual who even cares for his houseplants. As the two spend time together, their relationship takes an unexpected turn.
I’m the Heroic Knight of an Intergalactic Empire!
- Story: Yomu Mishima
- Manga Art: Ju Ishiguchi, Nadare Takamine
- Imprint: To be announced
- Release Date: To be announced
- Format: To be announced
This series tells the story of a heroic knight within an intergalactic empire. More details regarding this series will be announced at a later date.
Don’t Hold Back, Lord Hades
- Creator(s): To be announced
- Imprint: To be announced
- Release Date: To be announced
- Format: To be announced
Details regarding this series will be revealed at a later date.
Ripples in the River
- Creator(s): To be announced
- Imprint: To be announced
- Release Date: To be announced
- Format: To be announced
Further information about this title will be released in the future.
Let Me See the Real You, Senpai!
- Story and Art: Yuho Okita
- Imprint: Seven Seas BL Label (Boys’ Love)
- Release Date: To be announced
- Format: To be announced
This Mature-rated Boys’ Love manga revolves around a shy shut-in who is a popular VTuber online and the newbie he collaborates with. As they work together, their friendship may turn into something more.
Grand Metal Organs
- Story and Art: Koyu Shiki
- Imprint: To be announced
- Release Date: To be announced
- Format: To be announced
This action-packed, horror-filled manga explores a world where human evolution has transformed people into monstrous beings. It depicts a struggle for survival amidst these horrifying changes.
The Devil Princess Light Novel Series
In addition to the six manga series, Seven Seas has also licensed The Devil Princess light novel series, which will be released under its Airship imprint.
- Author: Biyori Harunohi
- Illustrator: Geso Umiu
- Imprint: Airship
- Release Date: August 2025
- Format: Single volume editions, available in paperback and ebook.
This fantasy light novel follows Yulucia, a demon reborn as a human baby in the Holy Kingdom of Talitelud. Once a fearsome demon, she yearned for a life of family and light. She defied her dark origins and was reborn as the second prince’s daughter, though no one knows her true nature. Now hailed as a prophesied Saint, Yulucia hides her demonic hunger behind an innocent facade. The series will explore her efforts to balance her love for humanity with the darkness within her, as well as the schemes and dangers that surround her. The first volume is set to be released in August 2025, priced at $15.99 USA / $19.99 CAN.
Seven Seas Entertainment: A Leader in Manga and Light Novels
Established in 2004, Seven Seas Entertainment has become a significant publisher in the English-language market for manga and light novels. The company is known for bringing a diverse array of Japanese manga and light novels to international audiences. They also publish danmei, webtoons, original comics, and youth literature, alongside producing audiobooks. All of their print books are distributed worldwide by Penguin Random House Publisher Services. Seven Seas has been recognized with awards such as the Harvey Award for Best Manga in 2018 for My Lesbian Experience With Loneliness.
Seven Seas continues to expand its catalog with new and diverse content, ensuring fans have access to a wide variety of stories. The recent acquisitions are a testament to the company’s ongoing efforts to offer high-quality entertainment. The company’s imprints, such as Ghost Ship for mature titles and Airship for light novels, reflect its dedication to catering to different tastes and preferences.
Imprints
Seven Seas Entertainment uses different imprints for specific types of content:
- Airship: This imprint is dedicated to light novels and Japanese prose novels. The Devil Princess will be released under this imprint.
- Ghost Ship: This imprint is used for mature-themed manga titles.
- Seven Seas BL Label: This label is used for Boys’ Love manga, such as Wimpy Demon King and Tsundere Hero and Let Me See the Real You, Senpai!.
- Steamship: This imprint is used for both light novels and manga, as seen with titles such as The Villainess and the Demon Knight.
The announcement of these new licenses demonstrates Seven Seas Entertainment’s ongoing dedication to bringing diverse and engaging content to its readers.
