Seven Seas Entertainment has announced a fresh wave of license acquisitions, adding six new manga, light novel, and audiobook titles to its expanding catalog. The latest batch, revealed on October 22, 2025, includes the highly anticipated manga series The Misdeeds of an Extremely Arrogant Villain Aristocrat, The Lord-Magear’s Apprentice, and Hotel Inhumans, alongside a short story collection, another manga, and an audiobook. These new titles are slated for release starting in late 2025 and throughout 2026.
Diving into the New Acquisitions
The newly licensed titles span a variety of genres, from fantasy isekai to dark drama and compelling romance, catering to diverse reader interests.
The Misdeeds of an Extremely Arrogant Villain Aristocrat (Manga)
Based on the popular light novel series also licensed by Seven Seas’ Airship imprint, The Misdeeds of an Extremely Arrogant Villain Aristocrat manga brings to life the story of a man reborn into a fantasy novel as its destined villain. Armed with knowledge of his grim fate, he endeavors to rewrite his story and avoid disaster. The first volume of the light novel is set to release in November 2025, with an early digital release in October 2025. The manga’s first volume is expected in August 2026.
The Lord-Magear’s Apprentice (Manga)
From FLIPFLOPs, the creators of Darwin’s Game, comes The Lord-Magear’s Apprentice. This fantasy manga follows a mercenary who is ordered to defeat the very wizard who saved him, leading him to become a sorcerer’s apprentice instead. The series promises a tale of fate, loyalty, and magic. Volume 1 of The Lord-Magear’s Apprentice manga is scheduled for an August 2026 release.
Hotel Inhumans (Manga)
Hotel Inhumans by Ao Tajima is a drama manga centered around a luxury hotel staffed by a killer crew and catering specifically to assassins. Concierges Ikuro Hoshi and Sara Haizaki go to great lengths to fulfill their guests’ demands, even eliminating those who threaten to expose the hotel’s true nature. The manga concluded its serialization in August 2025 with 12 tankōbon volumes and also inspired an anime television series. The English print release for Hotel Inhumans Vol. 1 is anticipated in August 2026.
Additional Licensed Titles Expand Diverse Catalog
Beyond the highlighted series, Seven Seas also announced three more titles, further diversifying their upcoming offerings.
Draw This, Then Die! (Manga)
This manga by Minoru Toyoda follows a wannabe manga artist’s intense journey into the realities of creation and the sacrifices required for art. Draw This, Then Die! has received critical acclaim, winning the 16th Manga Taisho Award and the 70th Shogakukan Manga Award. Volume 1 is slated for August 2026.
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! Short Story Collection (Light Novel)
Fans of the popular 7th Time Loop series can look forward to a short story collection. This light novel spin-off by Touko Amekawa, Hinoki Kino, and Wan☆Hachipisu offers additional glimpses into the experiences and adventures of Rishe, who has been reincarnated seven times. The collection is expected to be released in August 2026.
Breathless Time Traveler (Audiobook)
Seven Seas is venturing into audiobooks with Breathless Time Traveler by Yuyuko Takemiya. The story follows Kannami Rara, a college girl who finds herself stuck in a time loop, repeating the day of her death. She must navigate her repeated youth and a relationship with her boyfriend, Kengo, while attempting to prevent her tragic end. Volume 1 of the audiobook is set for a December 18, 2025 release.
These new licenses underscore Seven Seas Entertainment’s continued commitment to bringing a wide array of international content to English-speaking audiences.
