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Seven Seas Announces New Manga, Audiobook, & Novel Acquisitions (March 2025) #3

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 23:42:53 GMT

We've circled around to another Wednesday, and that means it's once again time for our friends at Seven Seas to reveal their latest license acquisitions! This week they have licensed four manga titles, three manhwa series, two audiobook series, and a novel series for everyone to look forward to! Details, covers, and more for these titles can be found below!

Romelia War Chronicle: The Count’s Daughter Rallies an Army in the Wake of Mankind’s Victory

Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce the license acquisition of the manga series Romelia War Chronicle: The Count’s Daughter Rallies an Army in the Wake of Mankind’s Victory by Ryo Ariyama, Ryo Kamito, and Kodama. Deemed useless by her fiancé, one woman proves that even without magic and strength, she can save the kingdom through her own skills.

About Romelia War Chronicle: The Count’s Daughter Rallies an Army in the Wake of Mankind’s Victory:
After journeying alongside her fiancé on his quest to defeat the Demon King, Romelia is suddenly deemed useless and sent home, her engagement annulled. While the prince and his group return as celebrated heroes, Rome goes home as a disgrace. But she’s not the same girl who left her province. While following the adventurers, Rome was the only one without magic or strength but she found her own abilities in trade, negotiation, finances, and gathering information. And now, she plans to use these skills to not only help her family’s province, but help the still struggling kingdom. The Demon King may be defeated, but his allies and demons continue to roam.

With only her wits and brilliance, Rome will build an army of her own and keep the kingdom safe—no matter what it takes.

Romelia War Chronicle: The Count’s Daughter Rallies an Army in the Wake of Mankind’s Victory (Manga) Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in January 2026 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

HOOL!GAN'S

Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce the license acquisition of the manga series HOOL!GAN'S by Iro Itani. In a world of alchemy and chaos, one group will do whatever it takes to make their own paradise.

About HOOL!GAN'S:
In nineteenth century London, deep in the East End, there live the Hooligans: a band of miscreants led by alchemist Lee Heartrib, the current head of the Antilia Family mafia. Entrusted with guardianship of the city by his predecessor, Lee uses his alchemy to keep the junkies happy—but his true aim is creating a “paradise” for the good of the people. And sometimes, that involves getting his hands dirty, especially when he’s pitted against the other mafia heads, or shadowy beings who want to eliminate human life on earth.

A new world order is on the horizon, with the Hooligans leading the way!

HOOL!GAN'S Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in November 2025 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!

Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce the license acquisition of the manga series Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! by Kai Ikada. A city boy moves out to the sticks and befriends a local gal who shows him the true beauty of Hokkaido. The hit manga that inspired an anime—finally available in English in multi-volume omnibus releases!

About Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!:
City boy Tsubasa Shiki has just moved from Tokyo out to the sticks in Hokkaido—and right in the middle of winter! Despite being dressed in many, many layers, Tsubasa is quick to find the blistering cold inescapable and unbearable. Stumbling around trying to find his way, Tsubasa makes a beautiful discovery: A Hokkaido Gal, buxom but barely covered in the freezing weather! Minami Fuyuki is a Hokkaido local who takes an immediate interest in Tsubasa, wanting him to tell her all about city life. Tsubasa tries to resist falling for the blonde beauty—after all, he’s supposed to be into prim, proper, raven-haired girls!—but there’s no resisting Minami’s electric and boisterous personality.

But will his strict grandmother also be able to appreciate her charms, or will Tsubasa be forced to part ways with his first Hokkaido friend?

Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! (Omnibus) Vol. 1-2 will be printed for the first time in the English language in December 2025 for $24.99 USA / $33.99 CAN, with the series available in omnibus editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Makina-san's a Love Bot?!

Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce, through its Ghost Ship imprint aimed at older male readers, the license acquisition of the full-color manga series Makina-san's a Love Bot?! by Yoshimi Sato. One boy discovers his school’s idol is actually a robot—and she’s created for one intimate purpose! Is this his chance at romance or will he be too caught up in keeping her identity a secret? A brand-new romantic comedy manga presented in full color!

About Makina-san's a Love Bot?!:
Gloomy high schooler and robot otaku Akutsu Eita comes home one day to find his school’s idol, Agatsuma Makina, right outside. A lucky break for Eita, especially when he finds out that she’s a robot created for sex! The virginal Eita is thrown through a loop by how physical things start suddenly getting. But while Makina wants to bare it all, including her robotic interior, Eita has to keep her identity a secret—doesn’t he?!

Makina-san's a Love Bot?! Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in September 2025 for $16.99 USA / $22.99 CAN, with the series available in full-color, large-trim editions as part of Seven Seas’ Ghost Ship imprint. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Adachi and Shimamura

Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce, through its Siren imprint for audiobooks, the launch of the audiobook for Adachi and Shimamura by Hitoma Iruma, raemz, and Non, with narration by Analise Scarpaci, known for her roles in Law & Order: Organized Crime and Teenage Musical. The light novels about a sweet romance between high school girls–now an anime series!

About Adachi and Shimamura:
Adachi and Shimamura, two young women who attend the same high school, are inseparable friends. Whether playing table tennis, chatting about favorite TV shows, or just relaxing together, they’re happy to share their days. When Adachi’s friendship turns into romantic attraction, the relationship begins to change, one day at a time. This beloved yuri series has been charming audiences in Japan for years, and was one of the top-requested yuri light novels in Seven Seas’ reader surveys. Now, for the first time ever, read the original Adachi and Shimamura light novels in English, both in paperback and in early ebook editions!

Adachi and Shimamura (Audiobook) Vol. 1 will be released for the first time in the English language on May 15, 2025. Pre-orders will be available soon at sevenseasaudiobooks.com.

I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire!

Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce, through its Siren imprint for audiobooks, the launch of the audiobook for I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! by Yomu Mishima and Nadare Takamine, with narration by Cliff Kirk, known for narrating the Mushoku Tensei audiobook series. A hilarious sci-fi isekai about a guy who just can’t manage to be the villain he wants to be, from the author of Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs—and don’t miss the anime!

About I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire!:
In his last life, Liam lived as a moral, responsible person…but died deep in debt and betrayed by his wife. Reborn into the ruling family of a vast interstellar empire, Liam knows that life is divided between the downtrodden and the ones who do the stomping, so this time he’s going to take what he wants and live for himself. But somehow, things refuse to work out that way. Despite doing his best to become a tyrant, Liam’s decisions lead to nothing but peace and prosperity for the empire under his rule, and he just gets more and more popular!

I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! (Audiobook) Vol. 1 will be released for the first time in the English language on March 20, 2025. Pre-orders available now at sevenseasaudiobooks.com.

Twin Jades of Jiangdong

Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce the license acquisition of the danmei/Boys’ Love novel series Twin Jades of Jiangdong by Arise Zhang, also known as Fei Tian Ye Xiang (非天夜翔), author of Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu and Dinghai Fusheng Records! Set in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms era comes a story of childhood friends and the changes their relationship faces in the midst of war.

About Twin Jades of Jiangdong:
From their days of childhood innocence to their time fighting in war, Zhou Yu and Sun Ce never forgot the promise they made to one another. Yet, as they faced the terror of war both together and alone, there still remained feelings left unsaid between them. But can a promise between children remain strong when those friends face a sudden shift in status and power?

This bittersweet story set in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms era shares the heartwrenching tale of two men and the complexities of their relationship as it transitions from friends to ruler and subordinate.

Twin Jades of Jiangdong (Novel) Vol. 1 will be released in the English language in January 2026 for $19.99 USA / $26.99 CAN, with the series available in large-trim paperback editions as part of the Seven Seas Danmei label. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Painter of the Night

Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce the license acquisition of the Mature-rated, full-color Boys’ Love manhwa series Painter of the Night by Byeonduck. A dark romance about a painter who refuses to paint and a nobleman who will do anything to make him. The Boys’ Love sensation finally makes its way to English print!

About Painter of the Night:
Na-kyum is a talented artist who excels in painting beautiful gay erotica, though he does so under a pseudonym. Yet recently, he has given up painting, vowing never to create lewd art again. But the notoriously lust-driven nobleman Seungho Yoon didn’t get the memo—nor will he accept it—and forces Na-kyum to become his in-house painter, demanding the artist create his erotic works just for Seungho to enjoy. Can Na-kyum endure being Seungho’s personal painter of the night or will the late-night activities be too much for him?

Painter of the Night Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in September 2025 for $26.99 USA / $35.99 CAN, with the series available in full-color, large-trim editions as part of the Seven Seas Webtoons label.

DEAR. DOOR

Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce the license acquisition of the Mature-rated, full-color Boys’ Love manhwa series DEAR. DOOR (Comic) by Pluto. A cop in mourning gets caught up in a demonic scheme that has him working with a demon king! The long-running, supernatural crime-drama series is now available in English print.

About DEAR. DOOR:
After a devastating personal loss, Kyungjoon wants nothing more than to drown his grief in the silence and safety of his houseplants. But Kyungjoon is also a cop, and it’s a cop’s job to go after criminals. One day, hot pursuit of a suspect leads to Kyungjoon discovering signs of cult activity. Soon, the policeman is caught up in the machinations of monsters and demons, the worst of which is the demon king, Lord Cain, whose survival in this world depends on mana that can only be accessed through a “door.” Cain’s door happens to be inside Kyungjoon, so how exactly is the demon planning to open it?

DEAR. DOOR (Comic) Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in October 2025 for $24.99 USA / $33.99 CAN, with the series available in full-color, large-trim editions as part of the Seven Seas Webtoons label. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Low Tide in Twilight

Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce the license acquisition of the Mature-rated, full-color Boys’ Love manhwa series Low Tide in Twilight by euja. A dark omegaverse romance about an omega at his limit and the alpha who plans on making him repay his debt—with his body. The hit webcomic is finally available in English print!

About Low Tide in Twilight:
Kim Euihyun is an omega at his limit. After living a life of troubles and owing an unpayable debt that isn’t even his, he’s ready to give up. Hoping to spare himself and his little brother a life of more pain, he opts to walk into the cold depths of the sea. With his escape in reach, it seems like everything will be over soon—until someone catches him. Yeo Taeju, a sadistic alpha who seems to take pleasure in other’s pain, gives Euihyun the choice to pay off his debt with his body but when the omega refuses, Taeju proves he has no other choice.

Still desperate for escape, Euihyun tries to plan his next attempt while doing restaurant work. But with a sorry paycheck that barely covers his interests and his little brother to care for, will Euihyun have to sell his body after all just to survive? And, is it even worth surviving if this is what his life is meant to be?

Low Tide in Twilight Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in January 2026 for $24.99 USA / $33.99 CAN, with the series available in full-color, large-trim editions as part of the Seven Seas Webtoons label.

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, 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.

Square Enix Manga & Books Announce Comic Partner Initiative with Penguin Random House

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Square Enix Manga & Books, in partnership with Penguin Random House, recently announced the launch of Comic Partner, a new retailer support initiative to promote adoption of more manga in comic bookstores nationwide. This is an exciting development for both consumers and retailers, and also comes with the announcement of two new titles.

Starting April 2025, retailers enrolled in the Penguin Random House Direct Partnership Program will have access to the Square Enix Comic Partner initiative, which includes store manager education, in-store promotional materials, early access to select new manga, and more. According to Grand View Research, in 2025 the US manga market is on track to surpass $1.28 billion in revenue and the industry is expected to exceed $3.73 billion by 2030.

“While we’re seeing significant market growth for manga among western audiences, our retailers have expressed challenges with overwhelming options and knowledge gaps,” said Morgan Perry, Marketing Manager, Square Enix Manga & Books. “With the Comic Partner initiative, our aim is to make it easier for our comic shop partners to unlock the potential of manga sales by curating great content for them, providing marketing support and educating sales associates about this art form – after all, manga are comics.”

Comic Shop accounts who are currently enrolled in Penguin Random House’s Direct Market Partnership Program will now also be considered Square Enix Comic Partner stores. As such, they will receive branded, in-store promotional materials, one-on-one manga retailer calls, and free advance galley copies of select upcoming series launches from Square Enix Manga & Books.

“We’re incredibly excited and proud to announce this collaboration with Penguin Random House,” said Perry. “And we’re committed to helping comic shop retailers who are interested in expanding to carry more manga and build those communities in their stores through this partnership.”

To kick start the new initiative, Square Enix Manga & Books announced that Comic Partner retailers will be receiving the following debut series as free advance galleys.

On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance, Vol. 1 (English Edition) ($14.99 USD)
A lolita boy and a punk girl form a fashion-forward bond without realizing they already know each other from work! Outside the office, coworkers Sotaro Amata and Akira Hanku don outfits that metamorphose them into completely different people. So what happens when they form a connection after hours…without recognizing who the other person is?

On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance, Vol. 1 is scheduled for release in May 2025 and is available for pre-order from Penguin Random House, other major booksellers, and comic shops. More information can be found here: https://sqex.to/Co4Li.

Love in the Palm of His Hand, Vol. 1 (English Edition) ($12.99 USD)
Through sign language and acting, two young men seeking their places in the world discover a connection that transcends the spoken word. Fujinaga is a university student who dreams of becoming an actor. When he meets Keito, a fellow student with congenital hearing loss, he’s introduced to the world of sign language. In a place beyond verbal limitations, can two people yearning to be understood forge a bond they never expected?

Love in the Palm of His Hand, Vol. 1 is scheduled for release in May 2025 and will be available for pre-order from Penguin Random House, other major booksellers, and comic shops. More information can be found here: https://sqex.to/gEr81.

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Seven Seas Announces New Manga & Light Novel Acquisitions (March 2025) #2

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Another Wednesday is upon us, and that means that it's time for our friends at Seven Seas to reveal their latest license acquisitions! This week they have licensed six manga titles, a manhwa series, and a light novel series for everyone to look forward to! Details, covers, and more for these titles can be found below!

His Sensual Whisper: The Voice That Sets Me On Fire

Seven Seas Entertainment is excited to announce, through its Steamship imprint dedicated to sexy romance for women, the license acquisition of the Mature-rated manga series His Sensual Whisper: The Voice That Sets Me On Fire by Pyoko Asahina. A woman who can be driven wild by a sultry whisper finds a man who can make her melt in this Steamship romance!

About His Sensual Whisper: The Voice That Sets Me On Fire:
After a missed connection years ago, office worker Mizuho developed an irresistible craving for deep, sultry voices. With such a unique fetish, she’s been on the hunt for that perfect tone to satisfy her desires. When she meets Hibino, a handsome salesman with a voice that’s smooth as velvet, at a company drinking party, Mizuho can’t help but melt. Captivated by his seductive timbre, she invites him back to her place, where just a single suggestive whisper sends her senses into overdrive. Is Hibino the passionate partner she’s been waiting for, or will her hopes for a true connection fall on deaf ears?

His Sensual Whisper: The Voice That Sets Me On Fire Vol. 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in September 2025 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, with the series available in single large-trim editions as part of Seven Seas’ Steamship imprint. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Virgin Ventures: The Hilarious Hijinks of Erotic Amateurs

Seven Seas Entertainment is excited to announce, through its Ghost Ship imprint aimed at older male readers, the license acquisition of the Mature-rated manga series Virgin Ventures: The Hilarious Hijinks of Erotic Amateurs by Kuroseimu. Get ready to cringe with this sexy manga about two total virgins on an erotic literary mission!

About Virgin Ventures: The Hilarious Hijinks of Erotic Amateurs:
Miki is a rookie erotic novelist who’s never so much as held a woman’s hand. Riko is a die-hard lingerie enthusiast with zero experience with men. Together, these two clueless virgins embark on a literary collaboration—attempting to bring the heat despite the cringe of their inexperience. Miki fully embraces Riko’s obsession with underwear, but when he makes a very hands-on request in the name of research, Riko has to wonder…can you really write what you don’t know?!

Virgin Ventures: The Hilarious Hijinks of Erotic Amateurs Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in November 2025 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 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.

The Wicked Princess and The Twelve Eyes: The Legendary Villainess and Her Elite Assassins

Seven Seas Entertainment is excited to announce the license acquisition of the light novel The Wicked Princess and The Twelve Eyes: The Legendary Villainess and Her Elite Assassins by Daken and saino. Betrayed and framed by the crown prince, one woman gets a second chance to avoid death and exact her revenge in this action fantasy light novel! From the author of Who Killed the Hero? and When the Monster Meat I Ate Led Me to the Throne.

About The Wicked Princess and The Twelve Eyes: The Legendary Villainess and Her Elite Assassins:
Lady Selina was betrayed by the crown prince, framed for a crime she didn’t commit, and executed by poison. That should have been the end of her story—until time rewound, handing her a second chance.

This time, she’s not holding back. After all, that “murder” she was accused of was just a little misunderstanding! Dropping a flowerpot on the saintess’s head isn’t exactly lethal. Reflecting on her downfall, Selina realizes she didn’t fail because of her schemes. She failed because she didn’t have loyal minions to execute them properly.

Determined to rewrite her fate, she takes in a group of orphans with nothing to lose and subjects them to grueling, cutthroat training. What emerges isn’t just a team of assassins—they’re the deadliest, most fanatically devoted elite the kingdom has ever seen. And they answer only to her.

Armed with her overpowered entourage and sharp wit, Selina is ready to crush anyone who stands in her way. Dive into a chaotic adventure where a morally flexible villainess embraces her second chance, seeking revenge and rewriting the rules of heroism.

The Wicked Princess and The Twelve Eyes: The Legendary Villainess and Her Elite Assassins (Light Novel) Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in November 2025 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN in a single-volume edition as part of Seven Seas’ Airship imprint. An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.

Far From Romance

Seven Seas Entertainment is excited to announce the license acquisition of the Mature-rated Boys' Love manga Far From Romance by Amamiya. A Boys’ Love office romance about mistaken identities and unexpected reunions.

About Far From Romance:
Tono Arata has lived in the same sleepy seaside town his entire life. Employed at a small IT firm, each day seems to blend into the next. Yet his quiet life is shaken up when his company announces they've hired a new employee--a gorgeous blue-eyed Brit named Lewis! At first Tono is taken aback by his foreign colleague’s touchy-feely mannerisms and blunt manner of speaking, but it quickly becomes obvious to him that there’s something unspoken behind those blue eyes that follow him around the office. So when Lewis suddenly asks if Tono remembers him, he’s understandably thrown for a loop. Just who is this hunky ex-pat and how does he know Tono?!

Far From Romance will be released in December 2025 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN, with the manga available in a large-trim paperback edition as part of the Seven Seas BL Label (Boys’ Love titles). An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.

He Craves to be Teased by His Favorite ASMR Streamer

Seven Seas Entertainment is excited to announce the license acquisition of the Mature-rated Boys' Love manga series He Craves to be Teased by His Favorite ASMR Streamer by Aino Coco. An ASMR streamer is ready to call it quits…until one of his fans makes a shocking confession! A romance that gives a whole new meaning to fanservice.

About He Craves to be Teased by His Favorite ASMR Streamer:
Karasuma Kodai is a university student with a sexy secret: he's an ASMR streamer who specializes in spicy roleplays! And though he's been at it for a while, his view counts have remained low, making him think it may be time to call it quits.

Just before he makes the final decision, he's given a confession that shocks him! Minami Masaya, one of his most avid fans, confesses that he can only get turned on by Karasuma's voice. Surprised by such a claim, Karasuma offers to help Minami with some private sessions. But what starts as a fun ego boost quickly turns into a need for something more. Karasuma doesn't want to just be a voice for Minami, he wants to touch him too!

Can this go from online to IRL or is Karasuma nothing more than a pleasing voice to Minami?

He Craves to be Teased by His Favorite ASMR Streamer Vol. 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in September 2025 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN, with the manga available in large-trim paperback editions as part of the Seven Seas BL Label (Boys’ Love titles). Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Demon Under the Waxing Moon

Seven Seas Entertainment is excited to announce the license acquisition of the Mature-rated Boys' Love manga Demon Under the Waxing Moon by Fumi Tsuyuhisa. A man finds himself bound in an unholy pact with a demon who demands much more than blood—from the creator of God of Seduction in the Bedroom, also available from Seven Seas!

About Demon Under the Waxing Moon:
Minori has spent his life attracting demons, but he’s learned to live with their unwanted attention. That is, until the night he rescues what appears to be a sickly stray dog—only to discover it’s actually a demon in disguise. Stripped of his true name, the demon has been left powerless, a shadow of what he once was. To regain his strength, the demon binds Minori into an unholy pact—one that demands more than just blood. Their nights together should be nothing more than transactional, yet as the demon's touch grows more possessive and Minori’s defenses begin to wane, something unspoken stirs between them.

Demon Under the Waxing Moon will be released in October 2025 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN, with the manga available in a single-volume edition as part of the Seven Seas BL Label (Boys’ Love titles). An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.

SMELL

Seven Seas Entertainment is excited to announce the license acquisition of the Boys' Love manga SMELL by Nagabe. From the bestselling manga creator comes a new furry BL story about two pups picking up the scent of love!

About SMELL:
At a school filled with beastmen, two young pups have an awkward encounter that could lead to something more. Joseph, a young border collie, catches the shy and quiet bloodhound Noi sniffing his shirt one day in between classes. Rather than being put off, Joseph treats Noi with kindness and understanding, and even manages to get the timid bloodhound to open up. Turns out, Noi loves Joseph’s scent! With this new revelation, a bond grows between them and before they know it, the pups are obsessed with each other’s scent. Are they just messing around, fueled by raging hormones, or is there something more between Joseph and Noi?

SMELL will be released in October 2025 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, with the manga available in a single-volume edition as part of the Seven Seas BL Label (Boys’ Love titles). An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.

The Greatest Wolf of My Life

Seven Seas Entertainment is pleased to announce the license acquisition of the full-color manhwa webtoon series The Greatest Wolf of My Life by Ran and BG. One girl’s dead-end life takes quite a turn when she gets involved with a pop idol and an old crush from her past! Illustrated by the artist of Reborn Rich—also available from Seven Seas.

About The Greatest Wolf of My Life:
Eunbyul’s life isn’t perfect—she’s working a dead-end job at the local convenience store and has zero romantic prospects—but at least she has her own cozy space. But her peace is instantly ruined when a pair of boxers float over to her roof. As if a landmine has been set off, Eunbyul’s thrown into a number of crazy scenarios: an unfortunate misunderstanding with her new next-door neighbor, who also happens to be a pop idol in hiding, a surprise reunion with an old crush, and a literal run-in with an old family friend! With so much going on, Eunbyul’s life is far from comfortable and full of the unimaginable. Will she be labeled a perverted stalker forever, or will all these bad situations lead to some good fortune?

The Greatest Wolf of My Life Vol. 1 will be released for the first time in print in the English language in November 2025 for $21.99 USA / $28.99 CAN, with the series available in single large-trim editions as part of the Seven Seas Webtoons label. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Seven Seas Announces New Manga Acquisitions (March 2025) #1

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:47:38 GMT

I'm sure everyone knows what Wednesdays mean, so let's just get to the latest news from our friends at Seven Seas! This week they have licensed five manga titles, and a manhwa series for everyone to look forward to! Details, covers, and more for these titles can be found below!

My Cute Cousin Always Gets Her Way

Seven Seas Entertainment is pleased to announce the license acquisition of the manga series My Cute Cousin Always Gets Her Way by Inuchiku. One young man’s summer vacation has him stuck out in the middle of nowhere with his adorable but bossy younger cousin! Will it be a bummer of a summer or one filled with precious memories?

About My Cute Cousin Always Gets Her Way:
When Nozomu ends up having to spend his summer vacation at his uncle’s house, his main concern isn’t being stuck in the middle of nowhere with nothing but hills and rice fields all around—it’s his cousin Sou! This tanned tomboy is cute and full of pep but has zero respect for Nozomu’s personal space or his authority as her older cousin. And to make matters worse, whether intentional or not, her clingy behavior almost makes it feel like she’s coming onto him! Will Nozomu’s poor heart survive until the end of this summer, or will he end up as obsessed with her as she seems to be with him?

My Cute Cousin Always Gets Her Way Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in November 2025 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Mocha the Cat & His Forever Family

Seven Seas Entertainment is pleased to announce the license acquisition of the full-color manga series Mocha the Cat & His Forever Family by nigotaro. One lucky street cat finds his furrever home in this adorable new cat manga!

About Mocha the Cat & His Forever Family:
Mocha is a male calico cat—an extremely rare combination said to bring good luck. Abandoned on the streets as a kitten, now he's spoiled by his adoptive humans, who love his typical cat moods and mischief. Whether he’s walking on the book they’re trying to read, climbing the curtains, or just doing a biiig stretch, he’ll put a smile on your face just like he does for his family!

Mocha the Cat & His Forever Family Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in November 2025 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, with the series available in full-color, large-trim paperback editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Let's Make a Harem in a Zombie World!

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 Let's Make a Harem in a Zombie World! by Yu Imai. Not even a zombie apocalypse can slow down a teenager’s libido! One teen discovers he may just have the cure to a mysterious outbreak in this fun and sexy survival manga. From the creator of The Witches of Adamas–also available from Seven Seas!

About Let's Make a Harem in a Zombie World!:
When a zombie apocalypse suddenly breaks out during the school festival, shogi player Koutarou manages to save the beautiful and buxom Kana just before she’s taken by a swarm. But when they reach shelter, they discover she’s been bitten! Desperate not to die a virgin, Kana asks Koutarou to sleep with her before she changes, and he obliges, thinking this could be his only opportunity. After sharing their first time together, they discover a miracle: Kana’s bite is fading away! Does Koutarou have the cure for the virus inside him? Convinced this is true, Kana is determined to stick close to him and have plenty of fun in the meantime. But when they make their way to Kana’s school for shelter and protection, they come across something that could be more dangerous than the zombies.

Let's Make a Harem in a Zombie World! Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in January 2026 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 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.

I Can't Date My Student... Can I?

Seven Seas Entertainment is pleased to announce, through its Ghost Ship imprint aimed at older male readers, the license acquisition of the manga series I Can't Date My Student... Can I? by Shinichiro Nariie. One woman learns that when her student makes a promise, he follows through–even years later! A steamy rom-com about an English teacher and her grown-up student who is still crushing on her. From the creator of Absolute Duo—also available from Seven Seas!

About I Can't Date My Student... Can I?:
After a night of drinking and lamenting over her love life, Hinata is surprised by a knock on her door. But even more surprising is the handsome man on the other side! Except there’s one problem: he’s her former student from years ago. Shintarou has always loved Hinata and spent years proposing and expressing his love for his sensei even though she was 17 years older. Hinata did her best to spare his feelings and told him she’d only marry him once he was 18 and an adult. Sure enough, that time has come. But can Hinata really get mixed up with one of her former students?

I Can't Date My Student... Can I? Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in January 2026 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 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.

Go For It, Nakamura-kun!!

Seven Seas Entertainment is pleased to announce the rerelease of the Boys' Love manga series Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! by Syundei. The hit comedy manga that inspired the anime returns in an all-new edition!

About Go For It, Nakamura-kun!!:
Nakamura is a shy boy who falls in love at first sight with another boy—his dreamy high school classmate Hirose. But there’s a problem: they haven’t met yet. And Nakamura is a total klutz who might bungle things before they even begin! In this endearing Boy’s Love comedy about the trials of high school, follow Nakamura’s hilarious attempts to cling to happiness.

Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! Vol. 1 (New Edition Rerelease) will be released in September 2025 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, with the manga available in large-trim paperback editions as part of the Seven Seas BL Label (Boys’ Love titles). Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

It’s Just a Dream… Right?!

Seven Seas Entertainment is pleased to announce the license acquisition of the Mature-rated, full-color Boys’ Love manhwa series It’s Just a Dream… Right?! (Comic) by White Eared. One man answers a want ad for a part-time job and winds up in a world of dreams—literally! A dreamy supernatural comic about a charming himbo and his moody but cute boss.

About It's Just a Dream... Right?!:
While looking for part-time work, 24-year-old Jungoh stumbles upon a curious and looking for an assistant. Enticed by the excellent benefits, Jungoh is eager to apply. Before he knows it, he finds himself in a situation that is far more bizarre than he could have ever imagined. His cute—but very grumpy—boss Ibeom is a shaman who works inside people’s dreams, and Jungoh is going to help him. And if that wasn’t crazy enough, the moody and prickly Ibeom has also been cursed by a nightmare seedling, causing uncontrollable sexual arousal! While Ibeom may still not be thrilled about Jungoh, he knows there’s no one else he can turn to for help… and lucky for him, Jungoh is always in a giving mood.

It’s Just a Dream… Right?! (Comic) Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in November 2025 for $22.99 USA / $30.99 CAN, with the series available in full-color, large-trim editions as part of the Seven Seas Webtoons label. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

AnimEigo Announces Blu-ray Home Media Debut of Nasu: Summer In Andalusia

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Anime distributor AnimEigo, and parent company MediaOCD, recently announced the home media Blu-ray release of Nasu: Summer in Andalusia. Details on this release, and links to pre-order, can be found below.

From studio MADHOUSE and famed animator Kitaro Kosaka (Director of Okko’s Inn, Animation Director of Spirited Away, The Wind Rises), comes the first anime feature film to ever compete in the prestigious Cannes Film Festival! The new Blu-ray release from AnimEigo includes a recent retrospective interview with Kosaka about his storied career, including his work with Studio Ghibli. The release is in partnership with Synergetic.

IN ANY GOOD RACE, IT ALWAYS COMES DOWN TO THE LAST LEG!
It’s been a nonstop swelter in Andalusia this summer—even before the hot-blooded cyclists of this year’s La Vuelta came zooming in! Competing as a second-string racer for a third-rate sponsor, Andalusian native Pepe Benengeli isn’t exactly the favorite to win. Well, that is unless you’re talking to the folks at his brother’s wedding reception! But when a series of mid-race revelations leave him at a crossroads, Pepe explodes in an all-out attack toward the finish line! Some of the teams or riders featured in Nasu were notably influenced by the name and/or uniforms and techniques used by actual international cycling teams or riders in the early 2000s.

Nasu: Summer in Andalusia is set to release on March 11.

Pre-orders are available now at:
https://www.mediaocd.com/product-page/nasu-summer-in-andalusia-blu-ray

Nasu: Summer in Andalusia Blu-Ray Features:

$19.99 SRP
Interview with Director Kitaro Kosaka and voice cast
Official trailers
Contains 5.1 and 2.0 lossless Japanese audio, English subtitles
Full feature storyboards
Feature film: 47 Min.

About Synergetic:
Synergetic releases pedigree content from around the world. The company has established itself as a reliable brand for quality driven films and series. Representing all genres, their goal is to provide people with something memorable. Their entire collection can be viewed at synergetic.film.

About AnimEigo:
AnimEigo is a division of MediaOCD and was founded in 1989 as one the first distributors to focus on anime and an array of acclaimed Japanese live-action films in the United States and Canada. Over the last 35 years, AnimEigo consistently broadened the market for Japanese content by cultivating audiences for new genres of film.

Renowned for high quality translations, subtitles, and dubbing, AnimEigo has released a wide variety of classic anime titles. For more information, please visit: mediaocd.com.

TOKYOPOP Announces Spring Release of Disney The Art of Amphibia

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Legendary manga and anime media brand TOKYOPOP is set to take readers on an in-depth exploration of the hit Emmy-nominated animated comedy series, Disney Amphibia, with the release of The Art of Amphibia. Details on this release, and links to pre-order, can be found below!

This hardcover edition is a definitive exploration of the series and features a foreword by Anne Boonchuy voice actor Brenda Song, and is packed with never-before-seen character designs, location designs, and concept and production art, along with insights from creator and executive producer Matt Braly.

Amphibia chronicles the adventures of independent and fearless teen Anne Boonchuy after she and her friends are magically transported to a rural marshland full of frog people and meets the excitable young frog Sprig Plantar and his family. Amphibia is available to stream on Disney+.

The Art of Amphibia releases on March 25, and is available for pre-order now:
https://www.amazon.com/Art-Amphibia-Matthew-Braly/dp/142787560X/

“The creation and success of Amphibia has been an amazing journey, and I am very proud to work with TOKYOPOP on the release of this art book,” says Matt Braly. “The Art of Amphibia is a the most detailed exploration of the series and its characters and settings, and I invite fans of the show to dive into the adventurous and relatable characters and the imaginative worlds that are thoughtfully depicted in this new release.”

The Art of Amphibia by Drew Taylor and Matt Braly
Print SRP: $49.99 ∙ 224 pages ∙ Available: March 25, 2025
Following the success of Marcy's Journal, TOKYOPOP presents The Art of Amphibia. Lovingly crafted by Matt Braly, the creator and showrunner of the Disney animated series, this hardcover book features behind-the-scenes artwork from the television series and written insights and testimonials from the production staff.

Amphibia chronicles the adventures of three best friends who find themselves magically transported to the world of Amphibia, a wild marshland tropical island full of anthropomorphic amphibians and dangerous beasts. The three girls are separated when they arrive in Amphibia and must go on their own fantastical journeys to reunite and save their new friends.

Also published by TOKYOPOP is Disney Marcy's Journal: A Guide to Amphibia, available in hardcover, softcover, and digitally at all good bookstores.

About TOKYOPOP, Inc.
Founded in 1997, TOKYOPOP brings Asian pop culture to Hollywood and beyond. TOKYOPOP established the market for manga in North America, introducing the term to the English language in the process, and expanding the market in Germany, publishing thousands of books in both languages, distributing anime and Asian films on home video and television, licensing merchandise to consumer goods and companies, and creating graphic novels of both original content and major IP adaptations. TOKYOPOP’s core values focus on multiculturalism and diversity; aestheticism and artistic integrity; and passionate and positive storytelling.

Follow TOKYOPOP Online:
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/TOKYOPOP
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Website: https://www.tokyopop.com/
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New Macross Song Princess Audition Announced: "Macross X Sunrise Super-Dimension Song Princess Audition 2025"

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT

The newest installment in the Macross franchise was first announced all the way back during the Walküre final tour titled “Walküre FINAL LIVE TOUR 2023 ~Last Mission~”. It's been quite a while since then, and there are some interesting new announcments made regarding it. While nothing new is known on the production side, there has been the announcement of an audition. Details on this audition, inlcuding how to enter, can be found below.

During ABEMA’s live broadcast of the “Macross X Sunrise New Animation Announcement Special”, it was announced that auditions for the next song princess in the new series will be held in 2025. Music production for the anime will be a collaborative effort by labels FlyingDog and Lantis (Bandai Namco Music Live).

Music for the new series will be produced by FlyingDog, who has headed music production for the franchise thus far, and Lantis (Bandai Namco Music Live), the producer of hit series LoveLive!. This powerful duo produced a brand new theme song for the auditions to be the next Macross song princess. The song "I to I" combines a sense of speed and passion, and with the catchy phrase "Hear this whole-hearted song!", it’s giving fans high hopes for the upcoming series.

Auditions will be accepted until Wednesday, April 30, 11:59 PM (JST). Those interested in auditioning can enter by uploading a video of oneself singing the song “I to I” to YouTube. The song is available to download for those interested in making derivative works such as dance or instrumental videos as well. Those uninterested in the audition are also welcome to participate.

Additionally, there will be videos uploaded every week of past Macross song princesses and special guests singing the theme song as part of a special campaign to promote the new series. The first video of the campaign features Minori Suzuki, winner of the Macross Delta song princess audition and voice of the heroine Freyja Wion. There will be more videos of special guests singing along to “I to I” released every week for everyone to enjoy.

Information about the audition and special guest covers of “I to I” will be available on the official audition website, YouTube, X, Instagram and TikTok accounts. Links and additional details can be found below.

“New Macross” Super-Dimension Song Princess Audition 2025 Links:
Website： https://macross-aud.jp
YouTube Channel： https://www.youtube.com/@macross_aud2025
X： https://x.com/macross_aud
Instagram： https://www.instagram.com/macross_aud/
TikTok： https://www.tiktok.com/@macross_aud

Audition Information
Macross X Sunrise “New Macross” Super-Dimension Song Princess Audition 2025
Entry Period: Sunday, March 2, 2025–Wednesday, April 30, 2025 11:59 PM (JST)
Requirements: Female, must currently reside in Japan, between the ages of 13 and 25-years old (as of April 1, 2025)
※Those under 18 years of age must have permission from a guardian to enter.

Audition Process
Entry Form, Self-Introduction, Song

Complete the designated entry form.
Prepare photos and video for the audition (must be taken within the last three months).
After uploading your cover of the audition song “I to I” to YouTube, enter the URL.
The video may be uploaded publicly or privately.
Provide one headshot and one full-length photo.

– End of June, 2025
– End of July, 2025 (Tokyo)
*Details for the second and final stage will be sent only to those who pass.
*Please read the terms and conditions for auditioning carefully on the official website before you apply.

Track Information
Macross X Sunrise “New Macross” Super-Dimension Song Princess Audition 2025 Song: “I to I”
Lyrics, Composition, Arrangement: Fuwari
*For use of the audition song, check the official website.

Distribution Information
Song Link: https://jvcmusic.lnk.to/I_to_I_audition_karaoke

TV Anime Aru Majo ga Shinu Made Announces Ending Theme Song: “Hana Saku Michi de”

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT

It was recently announced that the ending theme song for the upcoming anime Aru Majo ga Shinu Made, which will begin airing on April 1, will be sung by Aoi Teshima. The song “Hana Saku Michi de” was written and arranged by songwriter Yuki Kajiura, and you can check out all the latest details below.

Though only recently announced, you can watch the newest music video for the anime that was released today as it features a short version of the song.

Aru Majo ga Shinu Made (Which is also known as "Upon A Witch's Death") is a heartwarming fantasy about Meg, a 17-year-old apprentice witch, who is told by her long-lived teacher, Faust, that a terrible curse has left her with only one year to live. In order to break the curse, Meg sets out to bring happiness to those around her and collect the joyful tears shed by 1,000 people within a year. The ending theme song “Hana Saku Michi de” was produced by songwriter and composer Yuki Kajiura, who has gained a huge following around the world thanks to her work on the soundtracks for many popular anime. This song is a collaboration between two artists leading at the forefront of their respective genres.

A Message from Aoi Teshima:
"I had the pleasure of singing the ending theme song for Aru Majo ga Shinu Made, “Hana Saku Michi de.” This was my first time singing something written by Yuki Kajiura. The words and melody felt nostalgic somehow and I was able to really put my heart into it. It would make me happy if you all enjoyed the anime all the way to the ending theme as well."

The earlier mentioned music video can be viewed below.

Aoi Teshima Profile
Aoi Teshima was born in 1987 from Fukuoka Prefecture.

Following the release of her demo CD The Rose, she made her debut with "Therru's Song" featured in the 2006 Ghibli film Tales from Earthsea. In 2011, she sang the theme song for the film From Up on Poppy Hill.

Preceding her debut, she released four highly-acclaimed film music cover albums and an original concept album. Through her music, Aoi Teshima continues to convey a worldview that only she can express.

In celebration of the 15th anniversary of her debut, she released her first best-hit album Simple is best in 2021, and held a commemorative concert of the same title across Japan. On February 22 of the same year, she released her first live album LIVE 2022 "Simple is best" containing footage from the concert.

Her exceptional voice has been in high demand for numerous theme songs and commercials thanks to her ability to move the hearts of her listeners with her songs, and her acclaim has been growing both at home and abroad.

Yuki Kajiura Profile
A multi-talented music composer, producer and songwriter. She made her debut in 1993 as the composer and keyboardist for See-Saw.

In 2002, her song “Anna ni Issho Datta no ni” became a hit as the ending theme for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED. She has since gone on to produce musical groups and continues to produce anime theme songs and soundtracks. In 2020, her work on the theme song for Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, “Homura,” alongside the singer LiSA, resulted in the track winning the 62nd Japan Record Awards.

She’s also composed music for Japanese films and television programs. In 2023, she released PARADE, her first album in nine years under her personal label FictionJunction. In December of the same year, she held her first two-day concert, “Kaji Fes.2023,” as part of her global tour Yuki Kajiura LIVE.

Seven Seas Announces New Manga & Light Novel Acquisitions (February 2025) #4

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

We've reached the end of another month, and it's once again time for our friends at Seven Seas to announce their latest license acquisitions! This week they have five manga titles, a manhwa series, two light novel series, and a novel! Details, covers, and more for these titles can be found below!

A Reincarnated Carrier's Strategy for Another World

Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce, through its Ghost Ship imprint aimed at older male readers, the license acquisition of the manga series A Reincarnated Carrier's Strategy for Another World by Taro Koumi and Hayashi. A man who yearned for a life of freedom reincarnates into another world and becomes a carrier—a non-combative class considered useless. Can he make use of his skills to live his dream life or could he be meant for something more? A sexy isekai manga about a man proving there’s more to him than his class!

About A Reincarnated Carrier's Strategy for Another World:
Sei has always yearned for a life of freedom, and when he’s reborn into another world, it seems like he would finally have his dream life. Except he was born as a “carrier,” a non-combative class that mostly uses their abilities to transport goods. But Sei has found a way to use his powers both in and out of fights, surviving on his own despite his low class. And while he travels the land seeing sights and picking up women, he’ll prove that a lowly carrier is capable of conquering the world!

A Reincarnated Carrier's Strategy for Another World Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in January 2026 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 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.

Tales of the Hundred Monsters Next Door

Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce the license acquisition of the manga series Tales of the Hundred Monsters Next Door by Yoshiko Watanuki. One man’s life is forever changed when a late-night convenience store run leads to the yokai market.

About Tales of the Hundred Monsters Next Door:
Katagiri Jinpachi is a man plagued by mysteries, and the only one who can help him is the mysterious Harada Oriza, a famed painter of ghost and yokai portraits. These two men share the same peculiar fate, and their wicked tale of the ghastly and the curious, the strange and the shocking, all begins here.

Tales of the Hundred Monsters Next Door Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in November 2025 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Chainsmoker Cat

Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce the license acquisition of the manga series Chainsmoker Cat by Nyan Nyan Factory. Where there’s smoke, there’s a catgirl chainsmoking in this comedy manga! A look at the daily troubles of one catgirl and her attempts to get her life together.

About Chainsmoker Cat:
Yani is a catgirl with a seriously bad smoking habit. She smokes so much that her apartment smells like ash and is littered with cigarette butts—and plenty of other trash! Every time she tries to quit, she becomes weak to the cravings and gives in almost instantly. Will she ever get her life together, or is she doomed to live as a chainsmoking slob forever?

Chainsmoker Cat Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in December 2025 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

I Like Villains, so I Reincarnated as One

Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce the license acquisition of the light novel series I Like Villains, so I Reincarnated as One by Kei Takano and kodamazon. When one man is isekai’d into the game he’s been playing, he winds up becoming the doomed villain. Can his knowledge of the game help him avoid a disastrous fate, or will his meddling cause more harm? A fantasy light novel about rewriting fate and facing the inevitable!

About I Like Villains, so I Reincarnated as One:
Video game character Vice Hamilton is destined to lose everything—his position, his family, and ultimately his life. A tragic villain who was overshadowed by his talented sister, blamed for mismanaging his territory, and fated to fall at the hands of the game’s hero, Vice is nothing more than a failure. And to be reincarnated as him? A fate worse than death! Or is it?

Armed with knowledge of the game’s plot, the new Vice has a second chance to rewrite his fate and become a proper villain with a better future. Using his own cheats to avoid every pitfall, Vice has the ability to avoid doom and impending tragedy, all while winning the hearts of the beautiful ladies around him. Can he maintain this new course, grow his harem, and survive the plot that’s written against him?!

I Like Villains, so I Reincarnated as One (Light Novel) Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in September 2025 for $15.99 USA / $19.99 CAN in single volume editions as part of Seven Seas’ Airship imprint. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Chronicles of an Aristocrat Reborn in Another World

Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce the license acquisition of the light novel series Chronicles of an Aristocrat Reborn in Another World by Yashu and Yotsuba. The light novel series that inspired the manga (also from Seven Seas) and anime! A story about a modern man who finds himself reincarnated as a young nobleman with powerful magic.

About Chronicles of an Aristocrat Reborn in Another World:
Teenager Shiinya Kazuya died while saving young girls from an attacker, only to find himself reincarnated into a world of swords and magic. It was a dream come true! Though he remembers his life and knowledge of Earth, he is now Cain von Silford, the third son of an aristocrat. Being granted the protection of the gods on his fifth birthday turned out to be too much of a good thing for Cain. His stats and boosts are so powerful, he must hide his real abilities to climb the ranks of society as he descends into the darkest dungeons. The ultimate isekai adventure begins as a teen-turned-child is trapped in a beautiful kingdom he didn’t create, but might one day rule!

Chronicles of an Aristocrat Reborn in Another World (Light Novel) Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in December 2025 for $15.99 USA / $19.99 CAN in large-trim paperback editions as part of Seven Seas’ Airship imprint. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Godzilla Minus One

Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce the license acquisition of the novelization of Godzilla Minus One by Takashi Yamazaki. From the director of the hit film Godzilla Minus One comes the novelization packed with even more action and story to celebrate Godzilla’s 70th anniversary! In postwar Japan, the kaiju of legend has become more powerful and fearsome. Can a country in shambles withstand the might of Godzilla?

About Godzilla Minus One:
After failing to carry out his suicide mission, disgraced kamikaze pilot Koichi Shikishima returns to ravaged postwar Japan to find his parents dead and country destroyed. Having lost both his honor and his family, he must try to slowly rebuild alongside the thousands orphaned by the Tokyo air raids—including a woman named Noriko and her adopted child, whom he invites into the ramshackle remains of his home.

But as these struggling survivors begin to reclaim a semblance of stability, a new and unprecedented threat appears on the horizon—a rampaging, colossal creature from the deep that their defeated nation cannot defend against. With no hope of aid from the occupying forces, can a ragtag militia of misfits band together to thwart this titanic terror?

Whether you've already seen the movie, or just heard all the hype, delve deeper into the world of Godzilla Minus One in this gripping novelization penned by the Academy Award®-winning sfx artist and director Takashi Yamazaki!

Godzilla Minus One will be released in September 2025 for $15.99 USA / $19.99 CAN, with the series available in a large-trim paperback edition. An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.

Long Period

Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce the license acquisition of the Boys' Love manga series Long Period by Nagisa Furuya. A tender Boys' Love story about childhood best friends and the unspoken feelings that bind them. From the creator of The Two Lions and Only the Stars Know—both also available from Seven Seas!

About Long Period:
Yusei insists he hates his best friend—or at least, that’s what he tells himself. Itsuki, his gifted, charming, and impossibly talented friend, seems to be wasting his potential. After all, Itsuki could easily get into any prestigious university or join any sports team, yet he chooses to spend his time with Yusei. Struggling with feelings he can’t quite understand, Yusei pretends to despise Itsuki, hoping it will help him overcome his emotions or, at the very least, distance himself from the one person who means so much. But is pretending enough to change Yusei’s heart? And what about Itsuki’s feelings?

Long Period Vol. 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in August 2025 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, with the manga available in large-trim paperback editions as part of the Seven Seas BL Label (Boys’ Love titles). Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Lovers on the Last Train

Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce the license acquisition of the Boys' Love manga Lovers on the Last Train by Dayoo. Finding love in your 40s can be tough, but when two total opposites match on a dating app, they’ll have a one way ticket to romance in this Boys’ Love manga.

About Lovers on the Last Train:
Harue and Fujishima are complete opposites with the same problem: they both work in fast-paced industries and have little time to date. But when they match with each other on a dating app, they take the time to get to know each other and soon, they’re falling hard! Could this be their chance at a romantic connection and more?

Lovers on the Last Train Vol. 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in December 2025 for $15.99 USA / $19.99 CAN, with the manga available in a large-trim paperback edition as part of the Seven Seas BL Label (Boys’ Love titles). An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.

Lost in the Cloud

Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce the license acquisition of the full-color Boys’ Love manhwa series Lost in the Cloud by Paskim. One young man learns that not everything is safe when uploaded to the cloud. The hit full-color Boys’ Love webtoon sensation, now in print in English for the first time!

About Lost in the Cloud:
Skylar has a secret: he’s been covertly snapping photos of his crush, Chan-il, and storing them in the cloud. He thought they were safe—until the photos vanish, and an anonymous text exposes his secret.

The blackmailer? Chan-il’s sharp-tongued best friend, Cirrus. Instead of outing Skylar, Cirrus proposes a deal that pulls him into a web of awkward encounters, close calls, and a deeply personal game. What does Cirrus really want, and why can’t Skylar shake the feeling there’s more to this game than meets the eye?

Lost in the Cloud Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in September 2025 for $21.99 USA / $28.99 CAN, with the series available in full-color, large-trim editions as part of the Seven Seas Webtoons label.

AnimEigo Announces New Documentary Series: The Anime Business

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Long-running anime distributor AnimEigo, and parent company MediaOCD, recently announced the release of The Anime Business, a first-of-its-kind documentary series featuring interviews with a variety of pioneers of the Western anime industry. Details on this new show, and a link to the first episode, can be found below.

As anime has grown from modest beginnings into a multi-billion-dollar global industry, the documentary provides insights from many notable people that played important roles in helping to popularize the genre in North America at various stages of its evolution. The first episode is available now on the official AnimEigo YouTube channel. It features an interview with John O’Donnell, former Managing Director of Central Park Media.

Episode 2 debuts in March and features Robert Napton, former Director of Marketing and Producer of US Renditions at Bandai Entertainment. Episode 3 debuts in April and features Tim Eldred, the writer and founder of ourstarblazers.com. All episodes will be available in English. Japanese subtitles will also be available via a special grant from the Kleckner Foundation. Additional episodes and interviews are in production now.

The Anime Business is an ongoing series featuring a wide range of entrepreneurs and visionaries that helped to pioneer and shape the North American anime industry. It is produced and hosted by industry veteran and MediaOCD founder and AnimEigo CEO Justin Sevakis.

Sevakis was the original founder of Anime News Network in 1998, and he contributed many of the site’s most popular columns for many years, in addition to co-hosting ANNCast, the #1 anime podcast worldwide, from 2009-2015. Sevakis was the first in-house video and subtitle editor at Central Park Media, a prominent 2000s era anime distributor, and worked on Grave of the Fireflies, Project A-ko and many other bestselling releases. With his current company, MediaOCD, he has produced more than 1,600 Blu-ray discs for North American market and pioneered restoration efforts for classic anime including Project A-ko, Digimon Adventure, Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie, and the forthcoming Macross II. He acquired anime distributor AnimEigo in 2024.

AnimEigo and MediaOCD invite fans that would like to help support and crowdfund future episodes of The Anime Business to donate at:
https://www.mediaocd.com/plans-pricing

The entire show can be found via the link below, with the first episode being viewable now!
https://www.youtube.com/@AnimEigo/videos

About AnimEigo:
AnimEigo is a division of MediaOCD and was founded in 1989 as one the first distributors to focus on anime and an array of acclaimed Japanese live-action films in the United States and Canada. Over the last 35 years, AnimEigo consistently broadened the market for Japanese content by cultivating audiences for new genres of film.

Renowned for high quality translations, subtitles, and dubbing, AnimEigo has released a wide variety of classic anime titles. For more information, please visit: mediaocd.com.