In celebration of their twentieth anniversary as a publisher, Seven Seas has announced the licenses for not one, but eleven danmei titles. They also announced upcoming preorders for the finale volume of The Disabled Tyrant’s Beloved Pet Fish, bringing the total for the day up to a cool dozen.
- Mistakenly Saving the Villain by Feng Yu Nie
- Thrice Married to a Salted Fish by Bi Ka Bi
- My Husband and I Sleep in a Coffin by Wu Shui Bu Du
- The Unseen Immortal of Three Hundred Years by Mu Su Li *
- There’s Something Wrong with the Chief by Yang Su
- After the Disabled God of War Became My Concubine by Liu Gou Hua
- The Villain’s White Halo by Hao Da Yi Juan Wei Sheng Zhi
- The Wife Comes First by Lv Ye Qian He
- The White Cat’s Divine Scratching Post by Lv Ye Qian He
- Astrolabe Rebirth by Arise Zhang (a.k.a. Fei Tian Ye Xiang)
- Copper Coins by Mu Su Li
* Update: Seven Seas has changed the title for The Unseen Immortal of Three Hundred Years to Three Hundred Years of Longing. The remainder of this article has been updated to use the new title.
Mistakenly Saving the Villain
Mistakenly Saving the Villain (论救错反派的下场) is a webnovel series written by Feng Yu Nie. It was originally serialized on JJWXC starting in 2020, where it ran for 120 chapters. The series has an audio drama available in Chinese.
Seven Seas Entertainment describes the story as:
Medical student Song Qingshi has just awakened inside a historical fantasy novel and bestowed a mission: save the protagonist from a life of slavery.
There’s just one not-so-minor problem: Song Qingshi doesn’t read historical fantasy and has no idea who is who! So, instead of correctly identifying and saving the protagonist, he’s actually just rescued the brilliant and beautiful minor antagonist, Yue Wuhuan.
Yet not all is lost. Rather than being put off by Yue Wuhan’s suspicious interest in poisons and villainy, Song Qingshi makes it his mission to treat the underlying trauma to reform his “heroic” ward. United by their love of medicine and a budding mutual attraction, the two must face a hostile and fantastic world in a fight to give Yue Wuhuan the happy ending he deserves.
Mistakenly Saving the Villain will be released in English with a translation credited to Yuka, who also worked on Guardian and The Disabled Tyrant’s Beloved Pet Fish. There are four volumes slated for publication, and no artist has been officially announced. Volume 1’s release is slated for November 2025.
Thrice Married to a Salted Fish
Thrice Married to a Salted Fish (三嫁咸鱼) is a webnovel series written by Bi Ka Bi. It was originally serialized on JJWXC starting in 2021, where it ran for 140 chapters. A two-season audio drama is currently available in Chinese.
Regarding the series name, “salted fish” is a Chinese metaphor for a corpse, but is also slang for a lazy, unmotivated person; both are descriptions which suit this story’s love interest. This double meaning is unfortunately lost in English, and so it is somewhat surprising that Seven Seas did not localize the title—perhaps hoping to rely on the existing fandom’s name recognition to build buyer momentum, rather than changing it to something more immediately understandable.
Seven Seas Entertainment describes the story as:
Ten years of exhaustive study, tedious research, and sleepless nights have suddenly been rendered meaningless for aspiring Imperial Physician Lin Qingyu. In the midst of his work, he receives instructions to put everything aside and marry Lu Wancheng, the sickly son of the marquis—all in the hopes that this sacred union will heal the illness that plagues the young master.
However, Lin Qingyu quickly discovers that Lu Wancheng isn’t just an ill-fated aristocrat—in fact, the man has a mysterious twinkle in his eye, and insights that could help Lin Qingyu outmaneuver even royalty. With that, Lu Wancheng proposes an idea to his new male bride, one that will help send Lin Qingyu back home to continue his studies and fulfill his dreams.
As feelings bloom between these new allies, a dark truth looms over their tenuous bond—one that threatens to rip them apart in both sickness and health.
Thrice Married to a Salted Fish will be released in English with a translation credited to Mimi, Huayu, and Eli. Mimi also worked on The Disabled Tyrant’s Beloved Pet Fish, while Huayu worked on Rosmei’s release of Global Examination. There are four volumes slated for publication, and no artist has been officially announced. Volume 1’s release is slated for November 2025.
My Husband and I Sleep in a Coffin
My Husband and I Sleep in a Coffin (我和老攻睡棺材) is a webnovel series written by Wu Shui Bu Du. It was originally serialized on Hanwujinian starting in 2017, where it ran for 93 chapters. A manhua adaptation is available in Chinese.
Seven Seas Entertainment describes the story as:
Reclusive gay virgin Wang Xiaomie has just awakened inside the body of a thousand-year-old corpse dressed in ornate wedding finery. Stranger yet, he finds himself sharing a coffin with immortal warrior Wen Fengjin, who has spent the last millennia patiently waiting for his dead lover to return.
Constantly hungry with nothing to eat and only a magic peach blossom tree to keep his heart pumping, Wang Xiaomie must now navigate being trapped in an ornate mausoleum, undead, all while dodging pesky grave robbers. To make matters worse, he must also keep a lid on his growing attraction to this hot–albeit completely unhinged–immortal who will do anything, even kill, to keep his beloved safe.
Hijinks ensue in this twisted yandere tale filled with mistaken identities, dastardly plots, grave robbers, and more!
My Husband and I Sleep in a Coffin will be released in English with a translation credited to Liting Xiao. There are two volumes slated for publication, and no artist has been officially announced. Volume 1’s release is slated for August 2025.
Three Hundred Years of Longing
Three Hundred Years of Longing (不见上仙三百年) is a webnovel series written by Mu Su Li. It was originally serialized on JJWXC starting in 2021, where it ran for 136 chapters. An audio drama is available, as well as a manhua adaptation which has since been removed from Kuaikan.
Update: Seven Seas originally announced this series under the name The Unseen Immortal of Three Hundred Years, but later changed it to Three Hundred Years of Longing. It is unknown if this was a direct response to fan feedback, but fans on Twitter/X had pointed out that the series’ original English title was unwieldy and inaccurate.
Seven Seas Entertainment describes the story as:
Floating on the Boundless Sea is an impenetrable prison thirty-three stories tall where the damned rot and demons perish: the Northern Domain of Tealspire. It’s at the very top of the spire that Wu Xingxue has just awakened on a dead tree in the middle of a deep, blue lake, rinsing strange blood off his hands. Nearby, he hears the sound of metal clanging. Not only is he disoriented after a night of revelry and ambrosia, but he’s now an archfiend shackled in chains?! Clearly, he is no longer living a life of luxury as a nobleman in Magpie Haven.
Yet it’s not all bad news for this bewildered demon. With a stroke of luck, his awakening rouses the legendary Tianxiu Immortal, Xiao Fuxuan—a mysterious being who has the power to levy justice, all while bearing the word “absolution” upon his neck. It’s in the nick of time too, as they must team up to escape as Tealspire crumbles around them.
Still, the mysteries don’t stop there. The two must uncover why Tealspire collapsed, what happened to Wu Xingxue’s former life in Magpie Haven, how he woke up as archfiend, and just who the Tianxiu Immortal, Xiao Fuxuan, really is.
Interwoven with Mu Su Li’s signature humor, this genre-defying tale dives deep into the nature of good versus evil—and will make you believe in a love that can last forever!
Three Hundred Years of Longing will be released in English with a translation credited to Foxghost. There are four volumes slated for publication, and no artist has been officially announced. Volume 1’s release is slated for October 2025.
There’s Something Wrong with the Chief
There’s Something Wrong with the Chief (督主有病) is a webnovel series written by Yang Su. It was originally serialized on gongzicp starting in 2019, where it ran for 136 chapters. The series has an audio drama and a manhua adaptation.
This license was leaked earlier this month by none other than the author themselves, who also revealed that Seven Seas had acquired the rights for an audio book adaptation. However, Seven Seas’ announcement today makes no mention of an audio book in the works.
Seven Seas Entertainment describes the story as:
Xiahou Lian, the Qielan Clan’s youngest assassin, needs to get inside the aristocratic Xie household for his next assignment. He secures a post under Xie Jinglan, the family’s youngest son, and all players are in position. Yet as the date of the planned assassination approaches, the two boys find that they’ve become fast friends. Thus, Xiahou Lian takes a course of action that will haunt him for years to come…
As fates turn, Xiahou Lian is reduced to working as a dog for the chief of the Eastern Depot, a Ming dynasty spy agency. But the chief is the very boy Xiahou Lian once saved! What’s more, he seems more charming than resentful. There’s definitely something wrong with the chief…
There’s Something Wrong with the Chief will be released in English with a translation credited to Faelicy, who worked on Thousand Autumns and Peerless. There are five volumes slated for publication, and no artist has been officially announced. Volume 1’s release is slated for October 2025.
After the Disabled God of War Became My Concubine
After the Disabled God of War Became My Concubine (残疾战神嫁我为妾后) is a webnovel series written by Liu Gou Hua. It was originally serialized on JJWXC starting in 2021, where it ran for 136 chapters. An audio drama is available in Chinese.
Seven Seas Entertainment describes the story as:
When an outrageous thesis hits the desk of esteemed history professor Jiang Suizhou, his initial reaction is pure skepticism. Dubiously sourced, this thesis tells the story of the legendary General Huo Wujiu, a man renowned for his valor—that is, until he was captured. Stripped of his rank and incapacitated, the general suffered further humiliation by serving as a gift and concubine to his enemy’s brother—the cut-sleeve prince. For three grueling years, Huo Wujiu lived as a prisoner until he finally escaped and sought vengeance against those who dared to torment him.
Convinced this story is purely fiction, Jiang Suizhou brands the thesis a failure–does his student think he was born yesterday?! But Jiang Suizhou quickly learns that it was no mere tall tale when he wakes up as the cut-sleeve prince himself!
Now, stuck lording over his concubine and prisoner, Huo Wujiu, Jiang Suizhou must navigate a treacherous imperial court and avoid the general’s future wrath–lest he wind up with his head dangling from the turrets. His only option? Ally himself with Huo Wujiu. Using his vast knowledge of history, the clever professor devises strategies to shield the incapacitated former general, all while treating him with the utmost care. Yet, Jiang Suizhou’s strategy could backfire if Huo Wujiu were to get the wrong idea about his intentions…
After the Disabled God of War Became My Concubine will be released in English with a translation credited to Faelicy and Z. Yan. Faelicy also worked on Thousand Autumns and Peerless. There are four volumes slated for publication, and no artist has been officially announced. Volume 1’s release is slated for December 2025.
The Villain’s White Halo
The Villain’s White Halo (反派白化光环) is a webnovel series written by Hao Da Yi Juan Wei Sheng Zhi. It was originally serialized on JJWXC starting in 2016, where it ran for 119 chapters.
Seven Seas Entertainment describes the story as:
Yin Biyue feels scammed. After being cannon fodder one too many times, he daydreams of becoming the Final Boss in the next world he’s reborn into. Except, the villainy-buffing Fiend Halo he’s purchased from the Rebirth Company seems to be malfunctioning. Instead of inspiring fear across the new Xuanhuan world, everyone seems to be looking at him with sympathy—including the Hero!
With the Hero dead set on taking him down the path of righteousness and the Rebirth Company chasing after him to get their halo back, Yin Biyue is at a total loss. How is he supposed to achieve his dastardly dreams now?!
See where this wannabe villain’s path leads in this action-packed romantic comedy!
The Villain’s White Halo will be released in English with a translation credited to awsl and 233. There are three volumes slated for publication, and no artist has been officially announced. Volume 1’s release is slated for December 2025.
The Wife Comes First
The Wife Comes First (妻为上) is a webnovel series written by Lv Ye Qian He. It was originally serialized on JJWXC starting in 2013, where it ran for 108 chapters. An audio drama is available in Chinese, and a manhua adaptation was previously available on Kuaikan but has since been removed.
Seven Seas Entertainment describes the story as:
As his life flashes before his eyes, self-obsessed Prince Cheng has a moment to reflect on something curious. Despite knocking at death’s door, only one person remains by his side: his all-but-abandoned prince-consort, Mu Hanzhang. Except, rather than celebrate that fact, Prince Cheng can only wonder… Why, after everything, is Mu Hanzhang still with him?
After all, Prince Cheng spent most of his life philandering and mastering political intrigue. Meanwhile, Mu Hanzhang had to discard his dreams of taking the Imperial Examination to become a minister, and was instead coerced to serve as male wife to a cruel prince!
Granted a second chance, Prince Cheng is miraculously reborn, waking up the morning after his wedding. As he does, the prince makes another vow: the wife comes first, the state second, and the husband last.
Where to start? Well first, he must kneel outside Mu Hanzhang’s bedroom door and beg to be let in, of course! Then again, after the sacrifices Mu Hanzhang’s had to make, will he even be willing to forgive his new husband?
The Wife Comes First will be released in English with a translation credited to Foxghost. There are three volumes slated for publication, and no artist has been officially announced. Volume 1’s release is slated for December 2025.
The White Cat’s Divine Scratching Post
The White Cat’s Divine Scratching Post (神木挠不尽) is a webnovel series written by Lv Ye Qian He. It was originally serialized on JJWXC starting in 2015, where it ran for 132 chapters.
Seven Seas Entertainment describes the story as:
In his previous life, Mo Tianliao was a demonic cultivator renowned for the powerful spiritual weapons and artifacts he forged. So, when the cultivation world realized he was on the verge of successfully crafting a weapon powerful enough to destroy the world, they hunted him down. Thank the heavens he saved his beloved white kitten before his death!
“The end,” right? The cultivation world certainly thought so. But in reality, Mo Tianliao happened upon a bit of luck; by possessing a divine tree, this demonic cultivator has just awakened with another chance at life. There’s just one problem…four hundred years have passed and his new body is utterly bereft of spiritual power!
To build his powers back up, Mo Tianliao must join one of the righteous cultivation sects as a disciple. It’s here that this former demonic cultivator apprentices for Master Qingtong, a man of unparalleled beauty and suspiciously feline aloofness.
Also…wait, his little white kitten is here too?!
The White Cat’s Divine Scratching Post will be released in English with a translation credited to raccoon. There are three volumes slated for publication, and no artist has been officially announced. Volume 1’s release is slated for December 2025.
Astrolabe Rebirth
Astrolabe Rebirth (星盤重啟) is a webnovel series written by Arise Zhang, also known as the prolific danmei author Fei Tian Ye Xiang. It was originally serialized on JJWXC starting in 2014, where it ran for 19 chapters. The series has an audio drama, and the rights to a live-action adaptation have also been sold.
Seven Seas Entertainment describes the story as:
Somewhere along the tides of time, humans lost their position as the dominant species. Instead, they became subjugated by the City of Machines—a gleaming metropolis crafted by the androids’ ruling class. With guidance from their deity, Father, these machines wield control with an iron fist.
This is the new reality for the young human slave, A-Ka, who struggles daily just to survive upon the Astrolabe. After all, life on this planet-sized petri dish is no easy feat. Yet when A-Ka encounters a mysterious raven-haired man named Heishi cocooned along a desolate beach, everything changes. As foretold in stories, this stranger’s appearance means life in the Astrolabe is on the brink. When all is lost to the apocalypse, what—and who—will remain?
Astrolabe Rebirth will be released in English with a translation credited to moon, who is also working on Dinghai Fusheng Records with Elestrea and Zryuu. There is one volume slated for publication, and no artist has been officially announced. The single-volume release is slated for July 2025.
Copper Coins
Copper Coins (铜钱龛世) is a webnovel series written by Mu Su Li. It was originally serialized on JJWXC starting in 2016, where it ran for 102 chapters. The series has an audio drama, as well as a manhua adaptation. The rights to the live-action have also been procured.
Seven Seas Entertainment describes the story as:
Under the blue glow of dawn, Xue Xian—former dragon and current paper doll—is mere moments away from being kidnapped and exorcized. Except, Xue Xian has no idea! Instead, he’s cursed to be trapped in the form of a hideous paper doll alongside the bickering Jiang Shining, a former ghost indebted to assist Xue Xian in reclaiming his lost glory and, ultimately, avenging the wrongs inflicted upon him.
So when a monk with amnesia named Xuanmin—hot on the trail of an unknown curse—arrives at the burnt ruins of Jiang Manor, he quickly finds the source. Putting off the exorcism for his return, Xuanmin unceremoniously stuffs two crude paper dolls inside his pouch and heads back, none the wiser. Furious, Xue Xian grumpily stews in captivity and declares a new vow: To turn this high-minded monk’s life into a living hell!
Trapped as a traveling trio, they must suffer one another’s company while seeking answers to their growing list of questions: Will Jiang Shining be able to fulfill the unfinished business that tethers him to this mortal coil? Will Xue Xian be able to crack Xuanmin’s icy demeanor, and will he like what he finds if he does? More importantly still, who even is Xuanmin?
Copper Coins will be released in English with a translation credited to Faelicy, who worked on Thousand Autumns and Peerless. There are three volumes slated for publication, and no artist has been officially announced. Volume 1’s release is slated for September 2025.
No solid release dates have been announced for any of the eleven titles as of yet; only estimates by month, which are subject to change. However, more information is sure to arrive in the coming months. This certainly was a memorable way to mark Seven Seas’ anniversary, and gives danmei fans plenty to look forward to in 2025.
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