Seven Seas Entertainment Licenses The Journey of a Dark Elf with Fading Powers & More Titles at Anime Expo 2026

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Seven Seas Entertainment Licenses The Journey of a Dark Elf with Fading Powers & More Titles at Anime Expo 2026

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Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the license acquisition of fourteen new manga, light novels, manhwa, audiobook, danmei, and baihe titles during its panel at Anime Expo 2026.

Here are the details on the publisher’s latest licenses:

Manga & Manhwa

The Journey of a Dark Elf with Fading Powers

Story and Art: Daisuke Itabashi

The first volume will be released for the first time in the English language in March 2027, with the series available in single large-trim editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Synopsis:

Amira was once a powerful figure in the world of magic. Hailed as the “omnipotent caster,” she used her abilities to illuminate the world, and eventually, she hit her limit and exhausted her powers completely. As her abilities fade, Amira must face a reality where she exists as a normal dark elf. Rather than falling into a pit of despair at her loss, she’s looking forward to her new life and enjoying the world without magic. But after a life of wielding such power… can peace and quiet be enough?

Hate Me, but Let Me Stay – Manager and Otoha

Story and Art: Hijiki

A spin-off of the Hate Me, but Let Me Stay series.

The manga will be released for the first time in the English language in April 2027, with the series available in a single volume edition as part of the Seven Seas BL label (Boys’ Love titles). An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.

Synopsis:

Otoha, who goes by the stage name “Otoya,” is a beta and the frontman of the popular rock band DAY BREAK. Kurashiro Yutaka is the no-nonsense alpha who acts as the band’s manager. For years, the two have been caught up in a no-strings-attached relationship-their secondary sexes making it impossible for them to form a deeper bond as mates. Each man has kept their true feelings hidden, but when Kurashiro suspects that Otoha’s heart belongs to someone else, his anxiety and possessiveness go into overdrive! Will this unlikely pair be able to defy the bonds of fate and become something more?

This Time Around, My Lovesick Hero Will Keep Me Alive… If I’m Lucky!

Story: Kotoko

Art: Kei Kumanomi

Synopsis:

Lisette is the daughter of a count who is destined to be devoured by monsters-and has experienced it four times already. Determined to avoid her fate, she moves out to what she calls the sanctuary-aka, the actual middle of nowhere. Monsters are rare here, so she should be able to live a peaceful life. But she’s shocked when she’s reunited with a handsome nobleman, Ralph, who rescued her way back when she was a poor orphan! Ralph surprises her with his pledge to live his life to serve and protect only her, and Lisette can’t help but think: could she actually survive this lifetime?

That Girl I’m Interested in Is a Maid from the Abyss

Story and Art: Itsumi Narita

The manga will be released for the first time in the English language in May 2027, with the manga available in a single volume edition. An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.

Synopsis:

In this world, there exists a class of people who differ from humans in appearance and in special abilities. These humanoids are known as demipeople and have integrated into society, living and working just like humans. And for some people, the allure of demipeople is hard to ignore…

Mane-san is a demiperson known as an Abyssinian. Her dark skin and golden hair make her hard to overlook, and that’s exactly why she’s been hired as the newest maid at a lavish mansion. Though some may consider her suspicious and mysterious, everyone who works with and interacts with Mane-san winds up smitten with her! Could she be just what the master of the manor has been looking for?

I Reincarnated as the “Villain” Commander of an Order of Knights (Manga) and (Light Novel)

Original Story: Azusa Sakamoto

Light Novel Illustrations: kodamazon

Manga Art: fujy

The first volume of the manga will be released for the first time in English in April 2027, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

The first volume of the light novel series will be released for the first time in English in February 2027, exclusively on digital platforms.

Synopsis:

Justin is the domineering, ruthless, and arrogant commander of the Order of the Knights whose very presence strikes fear in those around him. But he wasn’t always like this-he actually used to be a college student in the real world who worked tirelessly to care for his 7 little brothers. Now, trapped in this light novel world, he must change his storyline, or he’ll be destined to end in ruin due to his villainous deeds.

My Sword Saint Master Is Too Cute to Live With!

©Kennoji 2025/KADOKAWA CORPORATION

Story: Kennoji

Art: R_ringo

The first volume will be released for the first time in the English language in June 2027, 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.

Synopsis:

Her stats? Stacked. Her power? Unmatched. Her looks? Deadly gorgeous. There’s no better mentor to have than Liza Parsandra, a powerful Sword Saint, and Eugene Dawson is the lucky man chosen to be her trainee! But living and training with someone like Liza has unique challenges, especially when it comes to her scatterbrained nature. Between Liza’s ditzy moments and tendency towards skinship while training, Eugene has a hard time focusing on the right sword when he’s constantly in contact with the beautiful swordswoman!

I See You, Aizawa-san!

Story and Art: Odoroo Dorothy

The first volume will be released for the first time in the English language in March 2027, 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.

Synopsis:

Michi has a gift: she can see ghosts! But this ability is more of a

plague than a bragging right, so she does her best to pretend she can’t see them to avoid interacting with lingering spirits.

Unfortunately, a new ghost has entered her life: one who really demands attention. Aizawa Honami was a former classmate and member of a famous idol group before she died, and it seems she’s still not ready to move on. Michi is determined not to get involved, but Honami’s bizarre antics and displays of fan service are making it hard to ignore her-especially when it makes Michi’s heart go crazy!

Love is an Illusion! – Superstar (Manhwa)

Story and Art: Fargo

The first volume will be released in May 2027, with the series available in single, full-color, large-trim editions as part of the Seven Seas Webtoons label.

Synopsis:

Hye-sung and Dojin’s story is far from over, even 16 years later! Their eldest, Byul, has grown into a talented young man with a gift for music and a way of getting everyone’s attention. Which has never been difficult as an only child. Until suddenly, he’s not. After a miracle pregnancy, Hye-sung and Dojin welcome their second son, and Byul is horrified! Unfortunately, he’ll have no luck keeping the secret thanks to his childhood friends. And as the idol of their school, Byul’s reputation is still sparkling! At least, for now.

Light Novel, Danmei & Baihe Novels

The Suspects of Necromancy (Light Novel)

©Daken (Original Story) Enta Shiho(Illustration) / MICRO MAGAZINE, INC.

Story: Daken

Illustrations: Enta Shiho

The light novel will be released for the first time in the English language in April 2027, with the light novel available in a single-volume edition as part of the Airship Imprint. An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.

Synopsis:

Necromancy has returned to the kingdom of Rahma, and someone is wielding this terrifying forbidden art to shape the kingdom’s fate. Conrad, a young knight sworn to the crown, sets out to uncover the necromancer’s identity. His investigation leads him to a remote village and a mysterious girl named Luna-whose pale skin, golden hair, and crimson eyes set her apart from everyone around her. Is she the one commanding the dead? And could Luna somehow play a role in Rahma’s unraveling?

Legend of Metempsychosis (Danmei Novel)

Story: Arise Zhang (Fei Tian Ye Xiang)

The first volume will be released for the first time in the English language in June 2027, with the series available in single large-trim editions as part of the Seven Seas Danmei label. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Description:

From the fan-favorite author and universe of Legend of Exorcism and Dinghai Fusheng Records comes a thrilling new high fantasy danmei adventure!

Miss Forensics: Wo Qinai De Fayi Xiaojie (Baihe Novel)

Story: Jiu Nuan Chun Shen

The first volume will be released for the first time in the English language in 2027 in single large-trim editions, as part of the Seven Seas Baihe label. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Description:

The highly requested baihe/Chinese Girls’ Love novel finally makes its official English debut! A suspenseful, romantic thriller about a forensic doctor and the cold detective she works with.

My Wandering Spirit Lady (Baihe Novel)

Story: Qing Jun Mo Xiao

Description:

A modern-day baihe/Chinese Girls’ Love romance about a young woman and the ghostly lady in her life. From the author of Clear and Muddy Loss of Love and Female General and Eldest Princess!

Matrilocal Marriage: Ruzhui (Baihe Novel)

Story: Qing Jun Mo Xiao

Description:

A slow burn baihe/Chinese Girls’ Love romance about a time-traveling woman who lost everything and the mysterious heiress she comes to marry out of convenience. From the author of Clear and Muddy Loss of Love, Female General and Eldest Princess, and My Wandering Spirit Lady!

Distorted I Love You (Audiobook)

Story: Yoru Sumino

Illustrations: ITSUKA

The audiobook adaptation of the light novel series will be released for the first time in the English language in August 2026, as part of Seven Seas’ Siren imprint for audiobooks. It will be narrated by Paul Dateh and Aria Saltini.

Seven Seas releases the original light novel for English release.

Synopsis:

It happened quietly. A livestream announcement from a low-tier prophecy channel. The end of the world was officially coming.

Some believe it, others don’t. But soon, people begin claiming to see things that others cannot and a sort of madness seems to spread. Are people losing their minds or is it simply a matter of making the most of the time they have left? Moves are made, chances are taken, and nothing is certain. Dive into this supernatural rollercoaster of emotions from acclaimed author, Yoru Sumino.

Sources: Seven Seas Entertainment Official X/Twitter, press release