Seven Seas Licenses The Duke is Obsessed with the Vicious Omega
The publisher announced it has secured the English rights to the Mature-rated Boys' Love isekai manga series.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Comic Books
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Seven Seas Entertainment has acquired the license for the manga series The Duke is Obsessed with the Vicious Omega. The publisher plans to release the title through its dedicated Boys' Love imprint.
Why it matters
This acquisition expands the company's catalog of Boys' Love content by bringing the Mature-rated isekai series to English-speaking readers. The announcement follows the publisher's ongoing strategy of securing rights for diverse manga titles.
The print edition will feature a large-trim format with a U.S. retail price of $15.99 and a Canadian price of $20.99. Ebook editions will be available across digital platforms alongside the physical release.
The players
Seven Seas
Established in 2004, this publisher is a prominent distributor of manga, light novels, and other works in the English-speaking market.
Kiyo Yoshimi
Kiyo Yoshimi is the author of the manga series The Duke is Obsessed with the Vicious Omega.
The details
Authored by Kiyo Yoshimi, the series will be distributed in print via Publisher Services. The acquisition targets fans of the Boys' Love and isekai genres with a Mature rating.
Timeline
October 14, 2026: Seven Seas announced the license acquisition.
August 2027: The first volume of the manga is scheduled for release.
Culture Shift
This move highlights the ongoing growth of niche manga genres that are increasingly gaining mainstream appeal in the North American book market. Such licenses reflect a broader industry strategy to cater to specific sub-communities through targeted imprints.
Fans can expect the print volume to hit retail shelves in August 2027 at a price point of $15.99 in the U.S. or $20.99 in Canada. Digital readers will also have the option to purchase the title through various ebook platforms upon its release.
The takeaway
Readers interested in this genre should look for the upcoming large-trim print edition or digital alternatives arriving in late 2027. Keeping track of the publisher's announcements is the best way to secure early access to new series imports.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Anime News Network.
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