Seven Seas Entertainment has made a significant splash at Anime NYC 2025, announcing the acquisition of 19 new manga, light novel, and audiobook licenses across a diverse range of genres and imprints. The expansive lineup includes highly anticipated titles such as Girl Meets Rock!, Dungeon Elf: What’s a Dungeon without Treasure Chests?, and History of the Kingdom of the Orcsen, alongside many more set to captivate English-speaking audiences in the coming years.
The announcement, made on August 22, 2025, covers a broad spectrum of releases, including fantasy, romance, Boys’ Love (BL), Girls’ Love (Yuri), and more, catering to varied reader preferences.
Spotlight on Key Licensed Titles and Release Information
Among the nineteen newly licensed titles, several stand out for their unique premises and established reputations in Japan. Fans can look forward to a blend of ongoing series, complete stories, and deluxe editions.
Girl Meets Rock!
This award-winning manga about a high school music club is finally making its English print debut. Girl Meets Rock! (Futsū no Keion-bu), created by Kuwahali (story) and Tetsuo Ideuchi (art), promises to deliver a compelling narrative for music and slice-of-life enthusiasts. Volume 1 is slated for release in August 2026.
Dungeon Elf: What’s a Dungeon without Treasure Chests?
Authored by River Slan, this fantasy adventure manga delves into the often-unquestioned origins of dungeon loot. Readers will discover how one diligent elf ensures every dungeon is stocked with treasures for adventurers. The first volume is expected to arrive in April 2026.
History of the Kingdom of the Orcsen
Titled History of the Kingdom of the Orcsen: How the Barbarian Orcish Nation Came to Burn Down the Peaceful Elfland, this series will be released as both a light novel and a manga adaptation. It offers an intriguing look into a fantastical world with clashing civilizations.
Other Notable Acquisitions
The extensive list of new licenses also includes:
- A Prince of a Friend (Ōji-sama no Tomodachi): A shonen rom-com manga by Sukeroku, where an unpopular teen seeks dating advice from his handsome female childhood friend, leading to unexpected feelings. Volume 1 is set for February 2026.
- Catnaps, Catnaps Everywhere! (Acchi Kocchi Necchi!): A new cat comic from PANDANIA, offering charming tales of napping felines. This full-color manga is scheduled for July 2026.
- Dai Dark Deluxe Edition: A hardcover omnibus collecting volumes 1-3 of Q Hayashida’s wildly creative series, known for its blend of necromancy, space action, and dark humor. This omnibus is due in March 2026.
- The Delinquent and the Transfer Student: This Boys’ Love manga tells the story of a tough delinquent and a sweet transfer student forming an unlikely bond through a silly game.
- The Dangers of My Heart Light Novel: The novel series that inspired a hit anime is returning with an all-new translation, following a girl’s quest for survival and self-discovery in a strange world. Volume 1 of the audiobook will be released in September 2025 as part of Seven Seas’ Siren imprint.
- Twelve Kingdoms Audiobook: An audiobook adaptation of the epic novel series. Volume 1 is slated for October 2025 through the Siren imprint.
- A Chinese Girls’ Love (Baihe) Book: Seven Seas announced its first baihe title, expanding its offerings in the Chinese Girls’ Love genre.
- The Lucky Egg Game: Cai Dan You Xi: A danmei (Chinese Boys’ Love) novel series by Bo Mu Bing Lun, focusing on two young men surviving a deadly supernatural game.
- Laughter in the Sunshine: One of several new BL licenses announced.
- Marriage to the Wolf: The Tale of an Inter-species Union: Another BL title added to Seven Seas’ growing catalog.
- Remnant: Beastmen Omegaverse: A Mature-rated Boys’ Love manga by Hana Hasumi, exploring an omega’s struggle to protect his family by trusting a mysterious alpha.
- Everything for Demon King Evelogia: Another new Boys’ Love acquisition.
Further details on additional titles and specific release schedules are expected to be announced by Seven Seas Entertainment in the coming months. These new acquisitions reinforce Seven Seas’ commitment to bringing a diverse array of Japanese and Chinese serialized stories to English-speaking readers.
