Seven Seas Entertainment has expanded its extensive catalog with the acquisition of seven new manga and light novel licenses, announced in a series of releases throughout early November 2025. The diverse lineup includes fantasy, Boys’ Love (BL), Girls’ Love (yuri), and mature-rated titles, catering to a wide range of readers. The newly licensed series are slated for release throughout 2026.
The latest additions highlight Seven Seas‘ continued commitment to bringing popular and unique Japanese titles to English-speaking audiences, featuring stories of reincarnation, demonic romance, and gender-bending comedy.
Highlighting the Latest Acquisitions
Among the prominent announcements are titles like Reborn as an Aristocratic Scoundrel, Love is Money, and The Death Defying Princess Creates a Yuri Harem to Survive, along with four other compelling series. These licenses were revealed across different imprints, including the main Seven Seas label, Ghost Ship, and the BL and Yuri labels.
Reborn as an Aristocratic Scoundrel
Officially titled The Misdeeds of an Extremely Arrogant Villain Aristocrat, this manga series by Yukiha Kuroyuki, Micro, and Uodenim, follows a man reborn into a fantasy novel as a villain destined for catastrophe. Determined to alter his grim fate, he takes his destiny into his own hands. Seven Seas Entertainment announced the license acquisition of this manga, with further details on its release to be provided.
Love is Money
This Mature-rated Boys’ Love (BL) manga by PANDA delves into the chaotic life of a demonic runaway who escapes to the human world, only to become entangled in the intricate business of a pleasure palace. The series promises a sexy narrative exploring how money influences both problems and solutions. The first volume of Love is Money is slated for release in October 2026 as part of the Seven Seas BL Label, available in both print and digital formats.
The Death Defying Princess Creates a Yuri Harem to Survive
A yuri/Girls’ Love manga series, The Death Defying Princess Creates a Yuri Harem to Survive by Akashiro Aoi, Kouji Moromi, Murata Shinya, and Yanai Nobuhiko, introduces readers to Marie, a queen who enjoyed a luxurious life until her tyrannical ways led to her execution. Instead of dying, she awakens one year in the past, determined to avoid her deadly fate by creating a yuri harem. The first volume is expected in August 2026 under the Seven Seas GL label, with digital editions also available.
Four More Exciting Titles Join the Lineup
Beyond these highlighted series, Seven Seas has also added four other noteworthy titles to its publishing schedule, expanding its offerings across various genres and imprints.
Doing Secret Things with the Holy Maidens
Through its Ghost Ship imprint, aimed at older male readers, Seven Seas has licensed Doing Secret Things with the Holy Maidens by Bonjin Hirameki. This mature-rated isekai manga follows Itsuki Kusaka, who finds himself in another world after playing an 18+ game. His mission, as revealed by a goddess, involves educating her disciples on matters of sex. The first volume is set for print release in October 2026, with digital versions also available.
Uesugi-kun Wants to Quit Being a Girl
Yuu YABUUCHI’s manga series, Uesugi-kun Wants to Quit Being a Girl, joins the Seven Seas catalog as a gender-bending romantic comedy. The story centers on Uesugi Keisuke, whose wish for love dramatically alters his physical form. This title was announced on November 5th, 2025, promising a unique take on high school romance.
Saving a Weapon Shop from Bankruptcy after the Demon King’s Defeat
This light novel series by Kohji Natsumi and Reita, subtitled Saving a Weapon Shop from Bankruptcy after the Demon King’s Defeat, brings a fantasy-action adventure to readers. Following the defeat of the Demon Lord, a young man named Corio attempts to save his family’s struggling weapon business, embarking on a quest to revitalize the economy. The first volume of this Airship imprint title is expected in August 2026.
Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami
Another Boys’ Love addition, Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami by Ayaka Matsumoto, is a mature-rated manga that inspired an anime adaptation. It explores the story of a seemingly perfect man who discovers a new side of perfection after spending a night with someone completely opposite to him. This steamy BL manga is scheduled for a September 2026 release.
These recent license announcements from Seven Seas Entertainment underscore the publisher’s strategy to deliver a diverse array of captivating narratives to its growing readership in the coming year.
