Seven Seas Entertainment is an American publishing company that focuses on translating the best light novels and manga from Japan into English.
“BL Metamorphosis” was their debut Boys’ Love (BL) manga published in 2005. They are also well-known for publishing a range of manga and danmei (Chinese BL) books. Among their noteworthy titles are “The Scum Villain’s Self-Saving System,” “Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation,” and “Heaven Official’s Blessing.”
The licensing of five new mature-rated Boys’ Love manga series has been announced by the publishing company, which will be released starting in August 2024. Without further ado, here are the newest BL mangas this year:
- Hate Me, but Let Me Stay by Hijiki (August 2024)
Ever since the assault that led to his unexpected pregnancy as a teen, Koga Naoto, an omega, has harbored a deep fear and distrust toward alphas. He’s even convinced himself that he doesn’t need a mate. After all, hasn’t he raised his daughter, Shizuku, just fine on his own?
Still, at the behest of his concerned mother, Naoto reluctantly attends a matchmaking party. There he meets Tsuchiya Hazuki, a teenage alpha who declares that Naoto is his destined mate. Naoto does his best to ignore the young man’s advances, but he can’t deny the way he feels in Hazuki’s presence. Can Naoto overcome his fear and admit that maybe, just maybe, he might not hate this one alpha?
- How My Daddies Became Mates by Mikkamita (September 2024)
As teenagers, Kuroga Akane and Shirosaki Aoi couldn’t have been more different. An alpha and an omega from rival schools, their initial meeting wasn’t exactly love at first sight. It was downright brutal! Fast forward to adulthood, and not only are they mated and married, but they even have an adorable daughter! How did these former delinquents go from wanting to beat each other to a pulp to falling in love?!
- Hatsukoi Note by Amekiri (September 2024)
Shouya, a high school boy whose heart has never known romance, comes across an internet diary filled with wistful whispers of love toward the writer’s same-sex crush. A photo posted to the page provides a hint as to the blog’s owner: Tsubame, a classmate known for being a lone wolf. Shouya realizes that his friend Ryuu is the object of the diary writer’s affection, so he attempts to play matchmaker…but where will his feelings take him in the process?
