The new licenses include light novels and manga.
Seven Seas Entertainment has acquired seven new licenses across the digital and print format. The new titles, which were introduced in the most recent Wonderful Wednesday event, include both manga and light novels. Seven Seas will publish all these titles in English in the future.
Seven Seas new licenses include romcoms, isekai, and slice-of life
Here are all the new titles that are joining the Seven Seas roster:
Villager A Wants to Save the Villainess No Matter What!
This isekai light novel series is a digital only license announced by Seven Seas. Written by Kotaro Isshiki and illustrated by Parum, it will begin serialising on the Airship Imprint from January 2027. Seven Seas describes the story as:
Allen, reborn into an otome game, has finally recovered his memories. Now he knows that he has only a few short years to prevent the heroine from destroying his home and family…but how?! Not only is he an NPC, he’s the least relevant NPC in existence, without even an actual name! However, all is not lost. Armed with his memories, he vows to make full use of his greatest cheat code—game knowledge—and change his destiny! Using his knowledge and skills gained from menial labor, he manages to become a C-rank adventurer and enter the fabled academy grounds. But will his efforts be enough to defeat the heroine and save the villainess, or is an NPC all he’ll ever be?
A Serious Error in Chihaya-chan’s Reputation
Another digital-only light novel release has been announced. Titled A SERIOUS ERROR IN CHIHAYA-CHAN’S REPUTATION, it’s written by Hisumi, with illustrations by DOYOU. It will begin publishing through the Airship Imprint in January 2027. Seven Seas describes the story as:
Chihaya is a gloomy, lonely girl who dreams of early retirement. Well, she’s gotta get a job to retire from first, which is not gonna be easy with her severe communication disorder. So when the chance for a fully remote job comes her way, Chihaya jumps on it and becomes an operator for a humanoid machine—an Actanoid—and joins the race to explore and develop the New World! Unable to ask others for help, Chihaya has to rely on her own resourcefulness to get through the workday…but turns out she’s actually supergood at it?! With her genius piloting skills and explosive endings to foil countless schemes, she unwittingly earns herself the title of warmonger! Now everyone’s got the wrong idea about Chihaya, who was just trying to do her job! Just what kind of mess has she gotten herself into?
The Clingy New Hire Keeps Asking Me Out
This romcom manga by Eko Nagiki, Bunga, and Retake is making its way to Seven Seas. The first volume will be published in February 2027. Ebook editions of the manga will also be available on digital platforms. Seven Seas describes the story as:
Corporate drone Kazama Masato just wants to get his work done and go home, but there’s a new employee who’s making things hard for him. Inami Nagisa is friendly, competent, a fast learner…and even kind of cute. But she annoys the heck out of Masato, especially with all her teasing and flirting. As the senpai, he should be above it all, but her words and actions are especially grating. It can’t possibly be that he’s into her, though…can it?
Record of Chrono’s War: Apparently I’m Only the Strongest in Bed
This erotic manga aimed at older male readers by Ayumu Saito, Yumi Shirase, and Masato Mutsumi is coming to Seven Seas. The English version of the manga’s first volume will be released in January 2027 as part of the Ghost Ship Imprint. Digital versions of the ebook will also be available. Seven Seas describes the story as:
Three years ago, Chrono Crawford found himself sent to another world on the day of his high school entrance exams. Today, he serves as both a lord and general commanding an army of demihumans. In a world where his soldiers face discrimination and hardship, Chrono must use his experience in both worlds to bring about equality for all races. But when a beautiful half-elf girl appears in his bedroom to confess her love, his mission gets a whole lot more personal! Is he ready to start navigating the sexy women of this fantasy world?
Chii’s Winged Life
Taiki Akitoki’s adorable manga series Chii’s Winged Life is getting an official English release with Seven Seas. The first volume of the manga will be released in March 2027, and ebook versions will also be available on digital platforms. The story is described as:
Winged Ones are rare creatures who have the ability to grow wings but for one young girl, her odds are sky high! An adorable manga series about a young girl and her rare ability.
Chii has always marched to the beat of her own drum. After moving to the countryside, she’s exploring mountain roads with her childhood friend, Sen-chan, when a certain incident suddenly causes small wings to sprout from her back.
Sit back and relax with the laid-back adventures of a girl who’s become a Winged One as she enjoys her peaceful country life.
The Horizon Will Soon Shine
Yuki Fumi’s tender boys’ love manga series The Horizon Will Soon Shine is coming to Seven Seas. The first volume is coming in March 2027, with ebooks available across digital platforms. Seven Seas describes the story as:
One summer day, kindhearted high school student Kaisei finds a mysterious young man collapsed on the street and carries him to his dorm room. The young man ends up staying there, but he refuses to reveal anything about himself, so the dorm’s residents dub him “Nora,” a name that means “Stray.” As Kaisei and Nora spend more time together, Kaisei begins to understand why Nora ran away from home. In turn, Kaisei, who always keeps a distance from others, opens up about his own bottled-up pain and regret.
The Dangers in My Heart: The Romantic Comedy Won’t Start
The brand new spin-off of the popular romance manga The Dangers in My Heart is finally coming to Seven Seas! With story and art by Norio Sakurai and HAIKA NANASAKA, the series focuses on Kana Ichikawa, the sister of the original series’ protagonist Kyotaro Ichikawa. The first volume will be released in January 2027, and ebook editions will be available on digital platforms. The story is described as:
This time around, we follow Kana Ichikawa, Kyotaro’s big sis! She’s got a ton of gal pals, but she’s never had a guy friend before, let alone a boyfriend. She’s given up on ever being popular with the guys, and is just trying to focus on living her best life. But it seems maybe there’s someone harboring secret feelings for her after all. Maybe now she’ll finally get to experience the young love she never got as a teenager?