Seven Seas Entertainment has announced a significant wave of new license acquisitions, bringing a diverse range of manga and light novels to Western audiences. The latest lineup features an action-packed isekai, a mature Boys’ Love series, a yuri reincarnation fantasy, and several other intriguing titles across various genres, with releases anticipated through 2026. These announcements, made on November 12th and 13th, 2025, showcase the publisher’s continued expansion of its catalog.
Reborn as an Aristocratic Scoundrel, I Broke the Game and Mastered Magic Beyond Limits!
Among the prominent new licenses is the light novel and manga series Reborn as an Aristocratic Scoundrel, I Broke the Game and Mastered Magic Beyond Limits!. This action-packed isekai story follows a gamer who finds himself reincarnated into his favorite academy game, but as the villainous Weiss Fansent. Determined to avoid a deadly fate, he undergoes grueling training in swordsmanship and magic, ultimately becoming far more powerful than anticipated.
Release Details for Reborn as an Aristocratic Scoundrel
The manga adaptation, created by Kaisei Kikuchi, Dōma Oda, and Rein Kuwashima, is scheduled for its first volume release in September 2026, with the digital release of the light novel following in October 2026.
Love is Money
Seven Seas is also adding the mature-rated Boys’ Love (BL) manga series Love is Money by PANDA to its roster. This sexy BL title introduces a demonic runaway who escapes to the human world, only to become entangled in the complexities of pleasure and finance. The series explores how money can both resolve and create problems, promising a provocative narrative for fans of the genre.
The Death Defying Princess Creates a Yuri Harem to Survive
For fans of Girls’ Love (yuri) and reincarnation stories, Seven Seas has licensed The Death Defying Princess Creates a Yuri Harem to Survive. This manga series, by Akashiro Aoi, Kouji Moromi, Murata Shinya, and Yanai Nobuhiko, centers on a villainess reincarnated into a new life who is determined to avoid her preordained deadly fate. Her survival strategy involves creating a yuri harem, adding a unique twist to the popular villainess trope.
Additional Noteworthy Acquisitions
Beyond these three highlighted titles, Seven Seas Entertainment has secured licenses for several other diverse series, catering to a broad spectrum of readers.
Doing Secret Things with the Holy Maidens
Through its Ghost Ship imprint, aimed at older male readers, Seven Seas has licensed Doing Secret Things with the Holy Maidens by Bonjin Hirameki. This mature-rated isekai manga explores a story about a protagonist providing “sexual education” to holy maidens.
Uesugi-kun Wants to Quit Being a Girl
Seven Seas has acquired the manga series Uesugi-kun Wants to Quit Being a Girl by Yuu YABUUCHI. This gender-bending rom-com follows Uesugi Keisuke, who struggles with his short and adorable appearance compared to his best friend. After overhearing his crush wishing he was a girl, he literally transforms, embarking on a quest for love that alters his perception and reality. The initial announcement for this title was made on November 5th, 2025.
Living with My Old Cat
A heartwarming addition to the lineup is the color manga series Living with My Old Cat by Fujihito. This slice-of-life book celebrates the special bond between humans and their senior feline companions, highlighting the established habits and endearing quirks that develop over a lifetime with a beloved pet. This license was also announced on November 5th, 2025.
Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami
Also among the recent announcements is the mature-rated Boys’ Love manga series Unexpectedly Naughty Fukami by Ayaka Matsumoto. This steamy series, which inspired an anime, delves into the story of Kaji, a seemingly perfect man whose facade is tested when he spends a night with a man considered a “total zero”. This title was announced on November 5th, 2025.
These new licenses underscore Seven Seas Entertainment’s commitment to offering a rich and varied collection of manga and light novels, ensuring there’s something new for every fan in the coming year.
