Is there a space on your bookshelf screaming out for you to place a brand new manga on it? During Anime Expo 2022 recently, publisher Seven Seas confirmed their acquisition of twelve new manga and light novel licenses for release in the early months of 2023. Scroll down to see if any of these could fill that spot, or will see you needing to find some room for them next year.
1Raven of the Inner Palace (Light Novel)
By Kouko Shirakawa and Ayuko
A tale of dark magic and court intrigue in a setting inspired by historical China—anime soon! Volume 1 will be released in February 2023 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, available in print and on digital platforms in single large-trim editions as part of Seven Seas’ Airship imprint for novels.
2The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife
By IWATOBINEKO
A sweet and supernatural manga love story inside a detective agency! Volume 1 will be released in February 2023 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, available in print and on digital platforms in single large-trim editions.
3Rise of the Outlaw Tamer and His Wild S-Rank Cat Girl (Manga)
By Skyfarm, Joji Manabe, and Nekosuke Okuma
A sexy fantasy manga series about a lowly adventurer building a new party, starting with the taming of a powerful babe! Volume 1 will be released in March 2023 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN, available in print and on digital platforms in single volume editions as part of Seven Seas’ Ghost Ship imprint (sexy books for men).
4Why Don’t You Eat Me, My Dear Wolf?
By Ao Koishikawa
Little Red Riding Hood with a Boys’ Love twist! An edgy, beautifully illustrated manga for Mature audiences. The book will be released in March 2023 for $15.99 USA / $19.99 CAN, available in print and on digital platforms in a single large-trim edition as part of the new Seven Seas BL label (Boys’ Love titles).
5I’m in Love with the Villainess Spin-Off: She’s so Cheeky for a Commoner (Light Novel)
By Inori and Hanagata
A retelling of the hit yuri series—from the villainess’ point of view! Volume 1 will be released in February 2023 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, available in print and on digital platforms in single large-trim editions as part of Seven Seas’ Airship imprint for novels.
6The Eccentric Doctor of the Moon Flower Kingdom
By Tohru Himuka
A beautifully illustrated shojo manga tale of medicine, royal intrigue, and romance in a setting inspired by historical China! Volume 1 will be released in March 2023 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, available in print and on digital platforms in single large-trim editions.
7The Villainess and the Demon Knight (Manga)
By Nekoda and Seikan
A Mature-rated bodice-ripper of an isekai romance manga! Volume 1 will be released in March 2023 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, available in print and on digital platforms in single large-trim editions as part of Seven Seas’ new Steamship imprint (sexy romance for women).
8Classroom of the Elite: Horikita (Manga)
By Syougo Kinugasa and Sakagaki
An alternate universe spin-off for the popular light novel, manga, and anime series starring the fan-favorite character Suzune Horikita! Volume 1 will be released in July 2023 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN, available in print and on digital platforms in single volume editions.
9To Every You I’ve Loved Before (Light Novel)
10To Me, The One Who Loved You (Light Novel)
By Yomoji Otono
A heart-tugging story of young love across parallel worlds: two complementary novels released together, soon to be adapted into a pair of anime films. The books will be released on the same day in June 2023 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN each, available in print and on digital platforms in single large-trim editions as part of Seven Seas’ Airship imprint for novels.
11Marmalade Boy: Collector’s Edition
By Wataru Yoshizumi
Newly translated omnibus editions of the shojo manga classic that inspired the beloved anime! Collector’s Edition 1 will be released in February 2023 for $19.99 USA / $24.99 CAN, available in print and on digital platforms in large-trim omnibus editions.
12Do Not Say Mystery (Omnibus)
By Yumi TAMURA
A quirky and award-winning crime-solving manga from the powerhouse shojo creator of Basara and 7SEEDS! Do Not Say Mystery (Omnibus) Vol. 1-2 will be released in May 2023 for $24.99 USA / $32.99 CAN, available in large-trim omnibus editions.
