The company revealed these new licences at Anime Expo 2026.
Publishing company Seven Seas Entertainment has revealed several new manga and manhwa licenses at Anime Expo 2026.
These acquisitions are part of a total of 15 projects including light novels and audio books. One of the most notable manga licences is “The Journey of a Dark Elf with Fading Powers”, which is a current and popular series by Daisuke Itabashi.
Which manga and manhwa series did Seven Seas Entertainment acquire?
Here is a list of all the manga and manhwa series that Seven Seas Entertainment acquired and will publish in English in future:
The Journey of a Dark Elf with Fading Powers
This manga by Daisuke Itabashi has taken the internet by storm. The first volume of the series will be released in English by Seven Seas Entertainment in March 2027.
The story is described as:
Amira was once a powerful figure in the world of magic. Hailed as the "omnipotent caster," she used her abilities to illuminate the world, and eventually, she hit her limit and exhausted her powers completely. As her abilities fade, Amira must face a reality where she exists as a normal dark elf. Rather than falling into a pit of despair at her loss, she's looking forward to her new life and enjoying the world without magic. But after a life of wielding such power... can peace and quiet be enough?
Hate Me, but Let Me Stay – Manager and Otoha
Created by Hijiki, this omegaverse BL manga is part of the Hate Me, but Let Me Stay series. Seven Seas will publish the volume in English in April 2027.
The story is described as:
Otoha, who goes by the stage name "Otoya," is a beta and the frontman of the popular rock band DAY BREAK. Kurashiro Yutaka is the no-nonsense alpha who acts as the band's manager. For years, the two have been caught up in a no-strings-attached relationship-their secondary sexes making it impossible for them to form a deeper bond as mates. Each man has kept their true feelings hidden, but when Kurashiro suspects that Otoha's heart belongs to someone else, his anxiety and possessiveness go into overdrive! Will this unlikely pair be able to defy the bonds of fate and become something more?
This Time Around, My Lovesick Hero Will Keep Me Alive… If I’m Lucky!
This fantasy romance manga is written by Kotoko and illustrated by Kei Kumanomi. The first volume of the series will be published in English by Seven Seas in March 2027.
The story is described as:
Lisette is the daughter of a count who is destined to be devoured by monsters-and has experienced it four times already. Determined to avoid her fate, she moves out to what she calls the sanctuary-aka, the actual middle of nowhere. Monsters are rare here, so she should be able to live a peaceful life. But she's shocked when she's reunited with a handsome nobleman, Ralph, who rescued her way back when she was a poor orphan! Ralph surprises her with his pledge to live his life to serve and protect only her, and Lisette can't help but think: could she actually survive this lifetime?
hat Girl I’m Interested in Is a Maid from the Abyss
Itsumi Narita’s comedy horror manga will be published by Seven Seas Entertainment in English in May 2027.
The story is described as:
In this world, there exists a class of people who differ from humans in appearance and in special abilities. These humanoids are known as demipeople and have integrated into society, living and working just like humans. And for some people, the allure of demipeople is hard to ignore...
Mane-san is a demiperson known as an Abyssinian. Her dark skin and golden hair make her hard to overlook, and that's exactly why she's been hired as the newest maid at a lavish mansion. Though some may consider her suspicious and mysterious, everyone who works with and interacts with Mane-san winds up smitten with her! Could she be just what the master of the manor has been looking for?
I Reincarnated as the “Villain” Commander of an Order of Knights
Both the original light novel Azusa Sakamoto (illustrated by kodamazon) and the manga (illustrated by kodamazon fuji) have been licensed for this IP. The fantasy isekai comedy novel will be released in English in February 2027 while the first volume of the manga will be released in April 2027.
The story is described as:
Justin is the domineering, ruthless, and arrogant commander of the Order of the Knights whose very presence strikes fear in those around him. But he wasn't always like this-he actually used to be a college student in the real world who worked tirelessly to care for his 7 little brothers. Now, trapped in this light novel world, he must change his storyline, or he'll be destined to end in ruin due to his villainous deeds.
My Sword Saint Master Is Too Cute to Live With!
The sexy romcom manga written by Kennoji and illustrated by R-ringo will publish its first volume in English in June 2027.
The story is described as:
Her stats? Stacked. Her power? Unmatched. Her looks? Deadly gorgeous. There's no better mentor to have than Liza Parsandra, a powerful Sword Saint, and Eugene Dawson is the lucky man chosen to be her trainee! But living and training with someone like Liza has unique challenges, especially when it comes to her scatterbrained nature. Between Liza's ditzy moments and tendency towards skinship while training, Eugene has a hard time focusing on the right sword when he's constantly in contact with the beautiful swordswoman!
I See You, Aizawa-san!
Odoroo Dorothy’s yuri romcom manga’s first volume will be published in English by Seven Seas Entertainment in March 2027.
The story is described as:
Michi has a gift: she can see ghosts! But this ability is more of a plague than a bragging right, so she does her best to pretend she can't see them to avoid interacting with lingering spirits.
Unfortunately, a new ghost has entered her life: one who really demands attention. Aizawa Honami was a former classmate and member of a famous idol group before she died, and it seems she's still not ready to move on. Michi is determined not to get involved, but Honami's bizarre antics and displays of fan service are making it hard to ignore her-especially when it makes Michi's heart go crazy!
Love is an Illusion! – Superstar
This popular BL manhwa is a sequel to the beloved Love is an Illusion! series. The first volume will be released in English in May 2027.
The story is described as:
Hye-sung and Dojin's story is far from over, even 16 years later! Their eldest, Byul, has grown into a talented young man with a gift for music and a way of getting everyone's attention. Which has never been difficult as an only child. Until suddenly, he's not. After a miracle pregnancy, Hye-sung and Dojin welcome their second son, and Byul is horrified! Unfortunately, he'll have no luck keeping the secret thanks to his childhood friends. And as the idol of their school, Byul's reputation is still sparkling! At least, for now.