Seven Seas Entertainment has licensed several new manga series and a light novel, which includes Hotel Inhumans and Draw This, Then Die!
The publisher also announced a new audiobook adaptation for the supernatural romance novel Breathless Time Traveler.
Here are the details on the newest licenses:
Hotel Inhumans
© 2026 Ao TAJIMA / SHOGAKUKAN
Story and Art: Ao TAJIMA
The first volume will be printed for the first time in the English language in August 2026, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
The manga inspired a 13-episode TV anime series in 2025. A second season was later announced this past September.
Synopsis:
A luxury hotel is required to offer certain amenities. First-rate food, sublime comforts, enchanting entertainment, and…the latest weapons, forged IDs, and body disposal service?! This is a hotel where the guests are professional assassins and its concierges never say no to any request. No matter what their dangerous guests need, the hotel staff are at their service!
Draw This, Then Die!
© 2026 Minoru TOYODA / SHOGAKUKAN
Story and Art: Minoru TOYODA
The first volume will be printed for the first time in the English language in August 2026, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
The manga was the winner of the 16th Manga Taisho Award and the 70th Shogakukan Manga Award. It is also inspiring a TV anime adaptation from Shin-Ei Animation in 2026.
Synopsis:
Ai Yasumi, a first-year high schooler living on the remote island of Izu Ōshima, has one obsession: manga. When she discovers that her long-idolized but reclusive favorite manga creator, Yasuno-sensei, will make a rare appearance at Comitia, Ai doesn’t hesitate—she has to meet her hero. But that single decision sets off a chain of encounters that will shatter her assumptions about art, genius, and what it truly means to create.
The Misdeeds of an Extremely Arrogant Villain Aristocrat
© Micro 2025 © Yukiha Kuroyuki, Uodenim 2025 / KADOKAWA CORPORATION
Original Story: Yukiha Kuroyuki
Original Character Designs: Uodenim
Manga Art: Micro
The first volume will be printed for the first time in the English language in August 2026, with the series available in single volume editions.
The original light novel series is also available from Seven Seas.
Synopsis:
Luke Witharia Gilbert was destined to be the arrogant villain of a fantasy tale, but he was undone by his own pride and easily defeated by the hero. But when he’s reborn with full knowledge of how the story ends, Luke decides to take his fate into his own hands.
Determined to survive this time, he sets aside his hubris and dedicates himself to training in earnest. His efforts shake the future in unexpected ways—quickly enlisting his sword instructor and even captivating a brilliant young lady from a noble family. In this version of the story, the bad guy might just come out on top!
The Lord-Magear’s Apprentice
© 2026 FLIPFLOPs / SHOGAKUKAN
Story and Art: FLIPFLOPs
The first volume will be printed for the first time in the English language in August 2026 for, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
Synopsis:
When he was very little, the boy mercenary Gall was saved by the high-ranking magician Kuon. Now, he’s taken on the job of working with an order of knights to defeat a wizard! However, the knights are ambushed and easily defeated by the eldritch power of…Kuon?! Having survived the onslaught, Gall has only one option—accept a position as Kuon’s apprentice, despite having no magical ability of his own!
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! Short Story Collection (Light Novel)
© 2025 Touko Amekawa / OVERLAP Inc., Ltd.
Original Story: Touko Amekawa
Illustrations: Wan☆Hachipisu
A collection of short stories featuring Rishe and other favorites from the 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! light novel series, which is also available from Seven Seas, along with the manga adaptation.
The short story collection will be printed for the first time in the English language in August 2026 in a single large-trim edition as part of Seven Seas’ Airship imprint. An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.
Synopsis:
After being reincarnated seven times, it’s no surprise that Rishe has plenty of stories to share about her experiences. Take a peek behind the curtain to see what’s going on with Rishe and other favorite characters in this wonderful short story collection!
Breathless Time Traveler (Audiobook)
© Yuyuko Takemiya 2018 / SHINCHOSHA Publishing Co., Ltd.
Story: Yuyuko Takemiya
The first volume of the audiobook will be released for the first time in the English language on December 18, 2025. It will be narrated by Phoebe Strole.
Synopsis:
Kannami Rara is addicted to social media and idolizes Ariana Grande—in other words, she’s your typical modern college girl. Or, she was, anyway, until a traffic accident cuts her life short. But forget heaven or hell, Rara now finds herself stuck in a time loop, repeating her life up until that tragic day. She has another chance at her youth…and love with her boyfriend, Kengo. As time loops over and over, Rara finds herself scrambling to pull together the threads of her life. But can Rara prevent her death and create a world where she and Kengo can have a future together, or is she destined to repeat the past forever?
Pre-orders for the audiobook are now available at Seven Seas Audiobooks official website.
Source: press release
