Seven Seas continues its weekly new licensing and adaptation announcement event Wonderful Wednesdays.
There are two audiobook adaptations of beloved series, two new digital light novels and five new manga series to take note of this week! Below, you can find release dates, details on creators and official summaries.
Betrothed to My Sister’s Ex (Audiobook)
Author: YTobirano
Illustration: Mai Murasaki
Narration: Jennifer Sun Bell
Release Date: June 11, 2026
“A woman who’s lived her life in the shadow of her sister must suddenly take her place after a tragic accident—but her life is about to get way more complicated. Manga also from Seven Seas—and don’t miss the anime!”
Marie has always been an afterthought. Her parents treat her like a servant, and her flawless older sister, Anastasia, is the family’s shining star. Even at Marie’s own birthday party, all eyes are on Anastasia—so much so that no one notices when Marie sneaks away.
But in the quiet of the evening, she has a chance encounter with a captivating man with striking green eyes: Count Kyros. Their brief meeting feels like a dream… until reality comes crashing back. Soon after, a marriage proposal arrives from the count–for Anastasia, of course.
Except… something doesn’t add up. The gown that arrives with the proposal? It’s clearly made for Marie. Could there be a mistake? Or is this the start of an unexpected love story?
Betrothed to My Sister’s Ex (Audiobook) Vol. 1 will be released for the first time in the English language on June 11, 2026. Pre-orders available now at sevenseasaudiobooks.com.
When a Clueless First-Person Shooter Player Falls into Another World (Audiobook)
Author: Jiraigen
Illustration: UGUME
Narration: Mark Sanderlin
Release Date: June 18, 2026
“When one FPS gamer clumsily falls off the map of his MMORPG, he finds himself transported to a totally different world! Can he use his shooter skills in a world of magic and fantasy? Manga also from Seven Seas!”
For one avid first-person shooter (FPS) gamer, the boundary between fact and fiction has not only been found, but completely crossed! A worldwide legend in FPS fan circles, Schwarz is obsessed with Virtual Reality Multiple Battlefield, and suddenly finds himself completely immersed in the game—literally! One small clip off the map leaves the Schwarz facing an unfamiliar realm filled with roaming monsters and obstacles that can’t be conquered with any known cheat code. Can he stumble his way into survival in this fantasy world filled with swords and magic?
When a Clueless First-Person Shooter Player Falls into Another World (Audiobook) Vol. 1 will be released for the first time in the English language on June 18, 2026. Pre-orders available now at sevenseasaudiobooks.com.
Villager A Wants to Save the Villainess No Matter What! (Light Novel – Digital)
Author: Parum
Illustration: Kotaro Isshiki
Release Date: January 2027
“Villager A is barely even an NPC—but he’s going to be the one to save the villainess?!”
Allen, reborn into an otome game, has finally recovered his memories. Now he knows that he has only a few short years to prevent the heroine from destroying his home and family…but how?! Not only is he an NPC, he’s the least relevant NPC in existence, without even an actual name! However, all is not lost. Armed with his memories, he vows to make full use of his greatest cheat code—game knowledge—and change his destiny! Using his knowledge and skills gained from menial labor, he manages to become a C-rank adventurer and enter the fabled academy grounds. But will his efforts be enough to defeat the heroine and save the villainess, or is an NPC all he’ll ever be?
Villager A Wants to Save the Villainess No Matter What! (Light Novel) Vol. 1 will be available for the first time in the English language in January 2027 on digital platforms as part of Seven Seas’ Airship imprint.
A Serious Error in Chihaya-chan’s Reputation (Light Novel – Digital)
Author: Hisumi
Illustration: DOYOU
Release Date: January 2027
“Chihaya-chan doesn’t dream of labor; she only dreams of retiring. An action-packed light novel about a gloomy girl with poor communication skills and the remote job that changes her life and how people see her!”
Chihaya is a gloomy, lonely girl who dreams of early retirement. Well, she’s gotta get a job to retire from first, which is not gonna be easy with her severe communication disorder. So when the chance for a fully remote job comes her way, Chihaya jumps on it and becomes an operator for a humanoid machine—an Actanoid—and joins the race to explore and develop the New World! Unable to ask others for help, Chihaya has to rely on her own resourcefulness to get through the workday…but turns out she’s actually supergood at it?! With her genius piloting skills and explosive endings to foil countless schemes, she unwittingly earns herself the title of warmonger! Now everyone’s got the wrong idea about Chihaya, who was just trying to do her job! Just what kind of mess has she gotten herself into?
A Serious Error in Chihaya-chan’s Reputation (Light Novel) Vol. 1 will be available for the first time in the English language in January 2027 on digital platforms as part of Seven Seas’ Airship imprint.
The Clingy New Hire Keeps Asking Me Out (Manga)
Author & Artist: Bunga
Original Story: Eko Nagiki
Character Design: Retake
Release Date: February 2027
“When the newest hire at his corporate job starts to give him the ick with her overly friendly mannerisms, one office worker may discover that what’s really grating him is how cute he finds her! A fun and flirty rom-com manga that you can read on and off hours.”
Corporate drone Kazama Masato just wants to get his work done and go home, but there’s a new employee who’s making things hard for him. Inami Nagisa is friendly, competent, a fast learner…and even kind of cute. But she annoys the heck out of Masato, especially with all her teasing and flirting. As the senpai, he should be above it all, but her words and actions are especially grating. It can’t possibly be that he’s into her, though…can it?
The Clingy New Hire Keeps Asking Me Out (Manga) Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in February 2027 for $13.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
Record of Chrono’s War: Apparently I’m Only the Strongest in Bed (Manga)
Author & Artist: Yumi Shirase
Original Story: Ayumu Saito
Character Design: Masato Mutsumi
Release Date: January 2027
After ending up in another world, one young man has become the lord and general of an entire army of demihumans! But his mission suddenly gets way more hands-on when a beautiful half-elf girl appears in his room one night. A sexy isekai about leading in the streets and training hard in the sheets.
Three years ago, Chrono Crawford found himself sent to another world on the day of his high school entrance exams. Today, he serves as both a lord and general commanding an army of demihumans. In a world where his soldiers face discrimination and hardship, Chrono must use his experience in both worlds to bring about equality for all races. But when a beautiful half-elf girl appears in his bedroom to confess her love, his mission gets a whole lot more personal! Is he ready to start navigating the sexy women of this fantasy world?
Record of Chrono’s War: Apparently I’m Only the Strongest in Bed Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in January 2027 for $14.99 USA / $19.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions as part of Seven Seas’ Ghost Ship imprint. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
Chii’s Winged Life (Manga)
Creator: Taiki Akitoki
Release Date: March 2027
“Winged Ones are rare creatures who have the ability to grow wings but for one young girl, her odds are sky high! An adorable manga series about a young girl and her rare ability.”
Chii has always marched to the beat of her own drum. After moving to the countryside, she’s exploring mountain roads with her childhood friend, Sen-chan, when a certain incident suddenly causes small wings to sprout from her back.
Sit back and relax with the laid-back adventures of a girl who’s become a Winged One as she enjoys her peaceful country life.
Chii’s Winged Life Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in March 2027 for $13.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
The Horizon Will Soon Shine (Boys’ Love Manga)
Creator: Yuki Fumino
Release Date: March 2027
“In this tender Boys’ Love manga, two young men who keep their distance from others slowly grow closer and open up to one another. From the creator of the hit series I Hear the Sunspot!”
One summer day, kindhearted high school student Kaisei finds a mysterious young man collapsed on the street and carries him to his dorm room. The young man ends up staying there, but he refuses to reveal anything about himself, so the dorm’s residents dub him “Nora,” a name that means “Stray.” As Kaisei and Nora spend more time together, Kaisei begins to understand why Nora ran away from home. In turn, Kaisei, who always keeps a distance from others, opens up about his own bottled-up pain and regret.
The Horizon Will Soon Shine Vol. 1 will be released in March 2027 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN, with the manga available in large-trim editions as part of the Seven Seas BL Label (Boys’ Love titles). An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.
The Dangers in My Heart: The Romantic Comedy Won’t Start (Manga)
Original Creator: Norio Sakurai
Story & Art: HAIKA NANASAKA
Release Date: January 2027
“The brand-new spin-off to the hit series The Dangers in My Heart! Kyotaro isn’t the only one in his family that’s caught up in a rom-com—his sister, Kana Ichikawa, has her own curious love life! See how Onee navigates the dangers of romance in this exciting new story.”
This time around, we follow Kana Ichikawa, Kyotaro’s big sis! She’s got a ton of gal pals, but she’s never had a guy friend before, let alone a boyfriend. She’s given up on ever being popular with the guys, and is just trying to focus on living her best life. But it seems maybe there’s someone harboring secret feelings for her after all. Maybe now she’ll finally get to experience the young love she never got as a teenager?
The Dangers in My Heart: The Romantic Comedy Won’t Start Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in January 2027 for $13.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
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