Seven Seas Entertainment has announced its latest slate of new manga licenses, along with a new manhwa addition and the launch of a new audiobook series.
Here are the details for Seven Seas’ newest licenses:
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya
Story and Art: Hiroshi Hiroyama
Fate/Kaleid Liner Prisma Illya: The Complete Manga Collection will be printed for the first time in the English language in February 2025, with the series available in a single large-trim omnibus. An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.
Synopsis:
Illya might be rich, but she’s just like any other elementary school girl—she has a secret crush and loves magical girl anime. But when a magical “Kaleidostick” wand named Ruby tricks her into signing a contract, Illya becomes a magical girl herself! Illya’s peaceful days might be over, but her fight to save the world has only just begun.
It Takes More Than a Pretty Face to Fall in Love
Story and Art: Karin Anzai
The first volume will be printed for the first time in English in February 2025, with the series available in single-volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
Synopsis:
Sana, a fan of the influencer Kanato, who is rumored to attend the same high school, finally encounters him only to find out he’s on the verge of expulsion! Determined to prevent this, Sana takes on the role of managing his social media. From holding hands to hugs and almost kisses… Days filled with an excessive supply of sweet thrills beyond his handsome face are about to begin.
Fake Fact Lips and Fake Fact Lips BREAK
Story and Art: Machi Suehiro
Seven Seas has licensed the mature-rated Boys’ Love manga Fake Fact Lips and its sequel Fake Fact Lips BREAK by Machi Suehiro.
Fake Fact Lips will be printed for the first time in the English language in March 2025 in a single large-trim edition as part of the Seven Seas BL Label (Boys’ Love titles). An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.
Fake Fact Lips BREAK: The Complete Manga Collection will be released for the first time in English in August 2025. It will be released in a large-trim omnibus as part of the Seven Seas BL Label (Boys’ Love titles). An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.
Synopsis:
Ryou and Zen are two men who hate to lose–especially to each other. From high school rivals to rival co-workers, these two men have always been locked in fierce competition. They’ve competed over grades, sports, and even the number of Valentine’s chocolates received! And now that they’re salesmen at the same company, their rivalry has reignited. One night, while out for drinks, the two begin arguing about who’s more experienced in love. Suddenly, their newest competition is set: the winner is whoever makes the other fall in love with them first! But will this competition of hearts really lead to a win or something far more complicated?
King the Land (Manhwa)
Original Story: Choi Rome
Art: Spoon
King the Land is a prequel comic inspired by the 2023 K-drama romance series of the same name.
The first volume will be printed for the first time in the English language in February 2025, with the full-color series available in large-trim paperback editions as part of the Seven Seas Webtoon label. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
Synopsis:
Gu Won’s upbringing was straight from a storybook—he was the prince of his own world, surrounded by opulence and luxury. Yet, beneath the façade of grandeur, his life was a tapestry of loneliness and betrayal.
With a father who pits him against his own sister, Gu Won’s world is icy and devoid of joy — until he meets Sa Rang, the sunny daughter of a humble servant. Her friendship and radiant smile begin to thaw his frozen heart. But tragedy strikes, tearing them apart and leaving Sa Rang orphaned and adrift. As their paths diverge, bitterness and longing fuel their journey onward. Can these once inseparable friends navigate their way back to each other?
Tamamori’s Fantasies Never Stop!
Story and Art: TATSUWAIPU
The first volume will be released for the first time in English in February 2025. It will be released in single-volume editions as part of Seven Seas’ Ghost Ship imprint. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
Synopsis:
Many children of the rich and famous grace the halls of Seisouin Academy High School, but one girl stands head and shoulders above the rest! Tamamori Reika is perfection personified, blessed with beauty, brains, and an amazing figure. She’s the president of the academy’s drama club, and alongside her younger male clubmate, Tsukida Souji, works day after day to hone her skills. However, this perfect girl harbors a secret—she’s a total pervert who can barely control herself! Can she make it through the school day without blowing, or losing, her top?!
The Haunted Bookstore – Gateway to a Parallel Universe (Audiobook)
Story: Shinobumaru
Seven Seas is launching an audiobook series for The Haunted Bookstore – Gateway to a Parallel Universe, which will be narrated by Alexa Magro.
The first volume of the audiobook series will be released for the first time in English on October 3, 2024. Pre-orders will be available soon at the Seven Seas Siren website.
A manga adaptation of the series is also available from Seven Seas.
Synopsis:
Kaori lives in an otherworldly bookstore with her adoptive father. Together, they provide books to the strange denizens of the spirit realm. But Kaori’s peaceful days come to an end when she rescues an injured boy from the streets–a human, like her, from the mortal realm. The boy’s name is Suimei, and he’s an exorcist, the natural enemy of all spirits. Can Kaori convince Suimei that the line between human and spirit is far hazier than he thinks? A touching supernatural tale where humanity and Japanese folklore intertwine!
Source: press release
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