Seven Seas revealed a new slate of licenses on Wednesday, encompassing a diverse range of titles set for release in 2025. Here’s a closer look at each announcement:
Wimpy Demon King and Tsundere Hero
Creator(s): Haruo Natsuno
Release Date: November 2025 (Seven Seas BL Label imprint)
Summary:
Prince Ike embarks on a daring quest to defeat the feared Demon King of Mano and free his kingdom from terror. Disguising himself as a woman, Ike plans to stage a fake kidnapping to get close enough to strike.
However, his plan goes awry when the Demon King’s retainers knock him out before he can attack. Upon waking, Ike finds himself not in chains but enjoying a meal, treated as an unexpected guest.
Determined to fulfill his mission, Ike vows to remain until he defeats the Demon King. Yet, the powerful foe he imagined turns out to be a timid and unassuming wimp. Each time Ike tries to attack, the Demon King flees or hides, turning their encounters into a bizarre daily routine.
As Ike spends more time in the Demon King’s company, he learns surprising details about him—like his love for houseplants and his caring nature, even towards Ike. Could this unconventional relationship lead to something neither of them anticipated?
I’m the Heroic Knight of an Intergalactic Empire! (manga)
Creator(s): Yomu Mishima (original novel), Ju Ishiguchi (art), Nadare Takamine (original character designs)
Release Date: October 2025
Summary:
Emma Rodman has dreamed of becoming a knight ever since witnessing Count Banfield’s heroic defense of her home planet from space pirates.
She’s ready to dedicate her life to protecting the innocent and upholding justice. However, her journey hits a snag when she receives a dismal D-ranking during her final test at the knights’ academy.
Assigned to a remote border planet, Emma finds herself in charge of a squad of unmotivated misfits. With her dreams seemingly dashed, she must decide whether to quit or use this isolation as an opportunity to grow into the knight she’s always aspired to be.
Don’t Hold Back, Lord Hades
Creator(s): FOXIES BUSHO (writer), Clione. (artist)
Release Date: August 2025 (Steamship imprint)
Summary:
In the Realm of the Gods, Persephone is a new goddess who spends her time nurturing her fields of flowers. For every new bloom, another withers and dies—leading her to meet Hades, the stoic and handsome god tasked with collecting the dead.
Though she mourns the loss of her beloved plants, Persephone is moved by Hades’s warmth and support.
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As she learns of the conspiracies that have victimized Hades, she offers herself to protect him from the machinations of Olympus. Together, they ignite a passionate connection. But can their love endure the trials of the divine realm?
Ripples in the River
Creator(s): Zeniko Sumiya
Release Date: October 2025 (Seven Seas BL Label imprint)
Summary:
Tanba and Utagawa have been partners for over a decade, yet their relationship remains as dynamic as ever. Utagawa marvels at his luck in having Tanba, while Tanba is often caught off guard by Utagawa’s ability to effortlessly shift from playful to serious.
Their whirlwind romance continues to keep their hearts racing, proving that love only deepens with time.
The Devil Princess (light novels)
Creator(s): Biyori Harunohi (writer), Geso Umiu (artist)
Release Date: August 2025 (Airship imprint)
Summary:
In the Holy Kingdom of Talitelud, Prince Yulucia is celebrated as a divine blessing. Yet, behind her angelic guise lies a startling secret: Yulucia is a former demon who forsook her dark realm for a life of light and love.
Reborn as a human infant, she’s revered as the prophesied Saint, concealing her true nature.
But as sinister plots threaten the kingdom and whispers of her origins spread, Yulucia must navigate a precarious balance between her love for humanity and the shadows of her past. How long can she maintain her facade, and what will it cost her?
Let Me See the Real You, Senpai!
Creator(s): Yuho Okita
Release Date: September 2025 (Seven Seas BL Label imprint)
Summary:
Haruki, a socially awkward shut-in, thrives online as an enigmatic VTuber with over 700,000 followers. Despite his digital success, his growth has plateaued after five years.
A collaboration with Yuu, a fresh-faced femboy VTuber, provides a much-needed boost to his audience and introduces him to a potential new friend.
When the two finally meet in person, Haruki is shocked to discover that the voice behind Yuu belongs to an incredibly handsome man. As their relationship grows, Haruki begins to explore his authentic self with Yuu’s support. Dive into this heartwarming Boys’ Love VTuber romance!
