seven seas entertainment start another nice wednesday! Like last week, the Shonen Love manga dominates the lineup. Having said that, there are a variety of titles that will delight readers!
From famous artists who have been published in English, e.g. Natsuno Haruo, Okita Yuhoand Yoshiko SumitaniFor a debut creator like Koyu Shiki, this week’s lineup offers a lot of exciting content!
The Cowardly Demon King and the Arrogant Hero (BL Comics)
“A boy’s love manga with a romantic comedy twist on enemies-to-lovers.”
Prince Ike embarks on an epic quest with one goal: to defeat the evil Demon King Mano and free his kingdom from fear. Ike disguises himself as a woman in hopes of getting close to the king by pretending to be kidnapped. Things go almost as planned, but before Ike can deliver the killing blow, he is knocked out by the Demon King’s retainer. When he woke up, he found that he was not locked up or treated as a prisoner, but was treated to a meal! Ike is still full of fighting spirit and declares that he will not go anywhere until he defeats the Demon King.
Unfortunately for Prince Ike, the seemingly powerful Demon King is actually a huge coward! Every time Ike tries to attack him, the demon runs away or hides. This has become a daily occurrence, and before Ike realizes it, he actually learns a lot about the demon lord. Just like how he treasures all his houseplants, he’s a worrying wart to everyone – even Ike! As the two of them spend more and more time together, will something unexpected happen?
The cowardly devil and the arrogant hero The English version will be released for the first time in November 2025, priced at $15.99 in the US/$19.99 in Canada, and the manga is available in large paperback format as part of the Nanami BL label (Boys’ Love Works). An e-book version will also be available on digital platforms.
I am the heroic knight of the interstellar empire! (comics)
“Don’t miss this exciting manga adaptation of the light novel series, set in the I am the evil master of the interstellar empire!“
Emma Rodman has wanted to be a knight ever since she saw Lord Banfield bravely defend his home planet from space pirates. She would gladly give her life to defend the innocent and protect her lord’s domain. Unfortunately, her final test at the Knight Academy was graded D, the lowest of the lowest! What a disaster! Now she’s been relegated to a remote frontier planet, where her squad is a bunch of useless deadbeats. Should she just give up? Or will this isolation give her room to grow and shine?
I am the heroic knight of the interstellar empire! (comics) roll. 1 will be printed for the first time in English in October 2025, priced at $13.99 (US)/$17.99 (Canada), and the series is available in single volumes. An e-book version will also be available on digital platforms.
Don’t hesitate, Lord Hades (comic)
“Persephone and Hades’ romance brings the heat to this new romance comic!”
In the realm of the gods, the new goddess Persephone spends her days tending her fields of flowers. Every new sprout that emerges comes at the cost of the old sprouts withering and dying – which is how she meets the handsome but taciturn Hades, who has come to collect the dead.
Persephone mourned the death of her beloved plant, but Hades’ warmth and encouragement touched her heart. Persephone learns that Hades is the victim of a conspiracy by the gods, and she offers her body to save the Lord of the Underworld! Can their passion withstand all of Olympus?
Don’t back down, Lord Hades. roll. 1 will be released in English for the first time in August 2025 for $15.99 (US) / $19.99 (Canada), with the series available in a single large edition as part of the Seven Seas Steamship imprint. An e-book version will also be available on digital platforms.
Ripples in the River (BL Comics)
“A sweet boy love manga series about falling in love over and over again, even after ten years together! From the creator 5 seconds before a witch falls in love– Also available from Seven Seas.
Tanba and Utagawa have been together for more than ten years, but Utagawa still can’t believe that he can have such a stud, and Tanba is still caught off guard when his young boyfriend transforms into adult mode. The whirlwind of love never stops, making both of their hearts beat wildly
ripples in the river roll. 1 will be released in English for the first time in October 2025 for $15.99 (US) / $19.99 (Canada), with the comic available in large paperback format as part of the Seven Seas BL label (Boy Love Works). An e-book version will also be available on digital platforms.
Demon Princess (Light Novel)
“The devil who yearns for the world gets his wish, only to find that danger always follows.”
In the holy kingdom of Talitrude, the second prince welcomed his precious newborn Yulucia as a blessing – but no one doubted the truth: she was a demon in disguise. Yulucia was once a terrible demon in a dark land. She longed for a bright world full of family, friends and light. Ignoring her dark origins, she breaks through the summoning portal and is reborn as a human infant.
Now revered as a prophetic saint, Eulucia hides her demonic hunger beneath her innocent exterior. But how long can she keep her secret? As a dangerous plan looms and whispers spread about her true nature, Yulucia must balance her love for humanity with the darkness that still exists within her.
While she may have escaped the shadows, they are never far behind—and neither is her hunger.
Demon Princess (Light Novel))roll. 1 will be released in English for the first time in August 2025 for $15.99 (US) / $19.99 (Canada), and the series is available in single volumes as part of the Seven Seas Airship imprint. An e-book version will also be available on digital platforms.
Let me see the real you, senior! (BL Comics)
“A shy otaku disguises himself as a popular VTuber and teams up online with a newbie who quickly becomes his friend…and maybe more? A mature boys’ romance manga about VTubers, by punk triangle– Also available in Seven Seas!
Haruki is a closed person and has difficulty talking to people in real life. But online, he is a mysterious VTuber with more than 700,000 fans! It took him five years to grow his fan base, but he’s hit a serious plateau. When he gets the chance to work with a new female-male VTuber named Yuu, his fan base increases significantly and maybe they become friends? But when they finally meet in reality, they discover that the voice behind Yuu is actually a very handsome man! Can Yuu reveal Haruki’s true nature and help him become more comfortable with his situation? Log in to watch this Boys’ Love Vtuber romance story!
Let me see the real you, senior! roll. 1 will be released in English for the first time in September 2025 for $16.99 (US) / $22.99 (Canada), with the comic available in large paperback format as part of the Seven Seas BL label (Boy Love Works). An e-book version will also be available on digital platforms.
Large metal organ (comic)
In this action-packed, horror-filled comic, find out what happens when evolution pits humans against each other and turns them into monsters!
In a world where human evolution has reached new heights, life has become dependent on newly developed electrical capabilities. But not everyone has the strength needed to survive in this new society. Enlil was a young man who was born without electrical abilities and dreamed of becoming a hero no matter what. Although life without power was a struggle fraught with poverty, Enlil refused to give up on his dream. When his chance to apply to the Environmental Protection Agency (Electric Power Police Department) finally comes, he encounters a dark reality: they are eliminating humans who are not strong enough. Facing the hero he admired as a child, Enlil tried to resist, but was knocked down.
But death is not the end for him.
Large metal pipe organ roll. 1 will be first printed in English in November 2025, priced at $13.99 (US) / $17.99 (Canada), and the series is available in single volumes. An e-book version will also be available on digital platforms.
Seven Seas canceled the license for a light novel and six new comics this week. The series mainly features adult-level romance comics, as well as a horror manga and a harem isekai manga, providing a variety of content to appeal to readers with different interests.
What do you think of this week’s announcement? Any surprises or releases from creators you already follow? Let us know in the comments and see you next week!
