Seven Seas Entertainment has announced a slate of new licenses spanning Boys’ Love manga, fantasy series, and light novels, alongside an upcoming audiobook release. The lineup includes works from creators such as Nemui Asada and Kazumi Takayama, with releases scheduled between April 2026 and January 2027 across its Ghost Ship, Airship, and Siren imprints.
I SAY
By: Nemui Asada
Illustrator: Nemui Asada
A short story Boys’ Love collection following Sei, a 36-year-old office worker who avoids emotional attachment by keeping his relationships physical and temporary. His routine shifts after meeting a younger man named Ai through a dating app, leading to a connection neither initially intends to take seriously. As the two continue seeing each other, their agreement to avoid feelings begins to strain under growing attachment. The story focuses on adult relationships, emotional hesitation, and how personal boundaries shift over time. I SAY is scheduled for release in January 2027 for $15.99.
Your Meteor, Hidden in Flowers
By: Betty Tamamori
Illustrator: Betty Tamamori
A supernatural romance centered on Stella, who volunteers to become a sacrificial “Monster’s Bride” in place of her sister. She is sent to a vampire named Lavi, a feared figure tied to a long-standing ritual that occurs once every hundred years. While initially defined by fear and obligation, Stella begins to see Lavi’s isolation and emotional distance beneath his reputation. The narrative explores the tension between fate and personal choice as their relationship develops under the weight of a supposed curse. Volume 1 will release in English for the first time in January 2027 for $15.99.
The One-Eyed, One-Armed, One-Legged Sorcerer
By: Suzusuke, Shibanobancha
Illustrator: Yu Yagami, Sumihei
An action-fantasy story about Ains, a survivor of a village massacre who loses multiple limbs and an eye during the attack. His encounter with magic during that event leads him to isolate himself for two thousand years to study it. When he reemerges, the world has changed significantly, and his old notes have been elevated into sacred texts, earning him the title of “Demon God.” As Ains navigates a society that reveres him, he must reconcile his past with the expectations placed upon him. Volume 1 will release in English for the first time in January 2027 for $13.99.
A Quirky Girl is Inviting Me to Bed (Ghost Ship Imprint)
By: Atsushi Suga
Illustrator: Atsushi Suga
A rom-com manga that follows Kiyoshi Naoto, a university student who moves to Tokyo and ends up living with his older cousin, Luna. His longtime crush on her resurfaces as he adjusts to his new environment, complicated by Luna’s active personal life and suggestive behavior. As Naoto tries to understand her intentions, he also finds himself surrounded by other older women entering his life. The story leans into comedic misunderstandings and adult situations tied to its Ghost Ship imprint. Volume 1 will release in English for the first time in December 2026 for $14.99.
Trapezium (Light Novel) (Airship Imprint)
By: Kazumi Takayama
Illustrator: tae
A coming-of-age light novel centered on Azuma Yuu, a high school student determined to become an idol. She takes a calculated approach by recruiting girls from different areas to form a group, carefully managing appearances and opportunities behind the scenes. As their popularity grows, Yuu shoulders the workload required to maintain momentum, balancing performance, planning, and personal expectations. The story examines the pressures of idol culture and the cost of chasing recognition through a grounded perspective. Trapezium will release in English for the first time in November 2026 for $15.99.
Legend of the Accidental Sword Saint: Playing the Mentor from the Sidelines (Light Novel) (Airship Imprint)
By: TATAL
Illustrator: Masuda Mikio
A fantasy light novel about a man reincarnated into a world of swords and monsters who decides to avoid being a frontline hero. Instead, he aims to become a mentor figure while maintaining a reputation that exceeds his actual abilities. After nearly dying in a fight against a weak monster, he resolves to rely on deception by training an apprentice and stepping away before being exposed. However, the setting’s unusually powerful creatures complicate his plan, forcing him to confront the gap between perception and reality. Volume 1 will release digitally in English in December 2026.
Magical Buffs: The Support Caster is Stronger Than He Realized! (Audiobook) (Siren Imprint)
By: Haka Tokura
Illustrator: Eiri Shirai
Narrator: Josh Hurley
An audiobook adaptation of the light novel following Wim Strauss, a support mage whose abilities strengthen his allies rather than dealing direct damage. After being removed from his party due to internal conflict, he is invited to join an elite guild led by his childhood friend. In a new environment that recognizes his role, Wim begins to demonstrate the impact of support magic in high-level combat scenarios. The story focuses on party dynamics, overlooked roles, and gradual recognition of skill sets that operate behind the front lines. The audiobook will release in English on April 16, 2026.
Seven Seas continues expanding its catalog across multiple imprints, with a mix of romance, fantasy, and character-driven stories arriving in print, digital, and audio formats.
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