Every year, for the Wonderful Wednesdays event that coincides with Valentine’s Day week, Seven Seas holds a “Yuri V-Day” event where they encourage fans of the genre to highlight their beloved Yuri, or Girls’ Love titles and announce new Yuri manga that will hit the shelves in the near future.
Here’s a detailed look at what was announced today, with detailed summaries and release dates!
There’s No Freaking Way I’ll be Your Lover! Unless… Short Stories (GL Manga)
Original Story: Teren Mikami
Character Design: Eku Takeshima
Release Date: December, 2026
“There’s no freaking way there’s more to this yuri/Girls’ Love rom-com series! Unless… A brand-new collection of short stories featuring Renako and all of your favorite characters from the hit light novel and manga series that inspired the anime!”
After a traumatic middle school life where she spent most of her time in her room playing video games, Amaori Renako set out to become the ideal version of herself in high school. Now, she’s a member of a group of popular girls called the Quintet, dating the most beautiful girl in school, and living the high school dream! Now her daily life is so exciting that you could even fill a book with all the stuff she and her friends got up to in between the drama and romance!
There’s No Freaking Way I’ll be Your Lover! Unless… Short Stories (Light Novel) will be available for the first time in the English language in December 2026 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN, with the volume available in a large-trim paperback edition as part of the Seven Seas Airship imprint. An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.
There’s No Freaking Way I’ll be Your Lover! Unless… Spin-off Collection (GL Manga)
Original Story: Teren Mikami
Story & Art: Musshu
Release Date: June 2027
“It’s not all about Renako—for the most part, at least! While our favorite main character is still maintaining her chaotic life, there are plenty of other stories happening to the beautiful girls surrounding her. Don’t miss this brand-new spin-off collection for the hit light novel and manga series that inspired an anime!”
While Amaori Renako panics over maintaining her image as a cool, popular girl who absolutely did not only recently stop shutting herself up in her room, the world keeps on turning. Sena Ajisai runs for the student council, Hitoe Hanatori joins the girls at the pool, and Satsuki writes a fan letter to her favorite author. It’s No Freaking Way, but this time, Renako’s sharing the spotlight!
There’s No Freaking Way I’ll be Your Lover! Unless… Spin-off Collection (Light Novel) will be available for the first time in the English language in June 2027 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN, with the volume available in a large-trim paperback edition as part of the Seven Seas Airship imprint. An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.
I’m in Love with the Villainess: Come on and Notice Me Already (GL Manga)
Story: Inori
Art: Hanagata
Release Date: January 2027
“The hit yuri/Girls’ Love series returns with a third arc—this time featuring the daughters of the beloved main couple! The curtain rises on a new story with new characters and even some familiar favorites.”
Rae and Claire fought hard for their love and secured a blissful future for themselves—and their family! Now, years later, their daughter Alea is set to write her own story, one that is sure to be filled with magic, adventure, and hopefully, love!
I’m in Love with the Villainess: Come on and Notice Me Already (Light Novel) Vol. 1 will be available for the first time in the English language in January 2027 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN, with the volume available in a large-trim paperback edition as part of the Seven Seas Airship imprint. An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.
A Couple Drifting in the Wind (GL Manga)
Creator: Puebro
Release Date: December 2026
“A lonely photography student falls in love at first sight when she meets a beautiful woman with a mysterious centipede tattoo across her torso. Is this the start of a hot new romance, or will shyness get the better of her? A yuri/Girls’ Love romance manga about two total opposites drawing each other in!”
Kaori, a freshman photography student at an all-women’s art college, always hoped she would finally find friends once she started classes, but instead, she’s only found isolation and loneliness. But when she comes across Asuka, a striking woman with a centipede tattoo, she’s struck with love at first sight! Can a shy outsider like Kaori find a place beside the dynamic Asuka? A spicy campus romance between total opposites!
A Couple Drifting in the Wind Vol. 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in December 2026 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions as part of the Seven Seas GL label (Girls’ Love/yuri titles). Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
Sleeping Idiot (GL Manga)
Creator: Masakazu Ishiguro
Release Date: November 2026
“Two roommates struggle to make ends meet until an opportunity changes everything—the manga that inspired the hit live-action film Nemurubaka: Hypnic Jerks!”
From Masakazu Ishiguro, the acclaimed author of Heavenly Delusion, comes a lighthearted slice-of-life story about two broke college roommates pathing out their futures. While Yumi, an aimless bookstore worker, watches her talented musician upperclassman, Ruka, strive to achieve her dreams, she finds herself wondering what it even means to have dreams in the first place.
This complete edition features new art and previously unreleased stories!
Sleeping Idiot will be released for the first time in the English language in November 2026 for $16.99 USA / $21.99 CAN, with the series available in a large-trim paperback edition as part of the Seven Seas GL label (Girls’ Love/yuri titles). An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.
A Love Yet to Bloom (GL Manga)
Creator: Kon Fukami
Release Date: February 2027
“Two girls, a chance encounter, and a budding relationship neither ever expected. Based on a hit one-shot comic, this sweet yuri/Girls’ Love romance manga makes its English print debut as a continuing series!”
Takamine, a girl who can’t seem to find something she likes or even really enjoys, has a chance encounter with Sakura, a student from a different school. When the two accidentally swap books, a connection is made that neither expected. While Sakura enjoys reading and talking about books, Takamine finds she quite likes Sakura’s excitement and wonders if she’ll ever feel so passionate about something…or someone.
A sweet, slow burn romance about two young women and the relationship that blossoms between them.
A Love Yet to Bloom Vol. 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in February 2027 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions as part of the Seven Seas GL label (Girls’ Love/yuri titles). Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
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Source: Seven Seas Entertainment
