Seven Seas Licenses Led by Stars Manga Series (Ghost Ship Imprint)

(November 4, 2026) — Seven Seas Entertainment is pleased to announce, through its Ghost Ship imprint aimed at older male readers, the license acquisition of the Mature-rated manga series Led by Stars by Abi. When a deadly threat known as the “Goblin Queen” begins to roam the land and snatch women up, one former adventurer must pick up his sword once more and try to protect his home and the woman he cares for most! A sexy action-fantasy manga featuring bodacious demons and deadly babes.

In the quiet town of Elwood, on the edge of the Great Dungeon of Dagonalia, former adventurer Arc works alongside Lily as a guild receptionist. But one day, a mysterious threat known only as the “Goblin Queen” appears, wiping out anything and everything that crosses her path while stealing women away. With danger looming over them, Arc must decide if he will take up his sword once more and embark on a deadly journey to protect the town—and most importantly, Lily. To Arc's surprise, Lily has been hiding something from Arc that could change everything between them!

Led by Stars Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in November 2027 for $14.99 USA / $19.99 CAN, 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.

About Seven Seas Entertainment
Established in 2004, Seven Seas Entertainment is an award-winning publisher that specializes in bringing the best of Japanese manga and light novels to English-language audiences alongside the hottest danmei, baihe, webtoons, and other books from around the globe, as well as producing audiobooks, original comics, and youth literature. All of Seven Seas’ print book imprints are distributed throughout the world by Penguin Random House Publisher Services. For more information, visit sevenseasentertainment.com