Publisher Seven Seas Entertainment revealed a new set of manga license acquisitions featuring titles such as My Next Life as a Villainess Side Story: Girls Patch, Classroom of the Elite, and more. The list of all titles and their descriptions can be seen below.
Until I Meet My Husband
By: Ryousuke Nanasaki and Yoshi Tsukizuki
Synopsis:
From school crushes to awkward dating sites to finding a community, this collection of stories recounts the author’s “firsts” as a young gay man searching for love. Dating isn’t ever easy, but that goes doubly so for Ryousuke, whose journey is full of unrequited love and many speed bumps. But perseverance and time heals all wounds, even those of the heart. This moving memoir by gay activist Ryousuke Nanasaki, following his historic life story, was originally released in Japan in a novel of collected essays and in a beautiful manga adaptation–now both will be available in English for the first time.
Seven Seas will publish Until I Meet My Husband (Essay Novel) for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in a single large-trim edition. The book will be released in June 2022 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN.
Seven Seas will publish Until I Meet My Husband (Manga) for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in a single large-trim edition. The book will be released in June 2022 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN.
Survival in Another World with My Mistress!
By: Ryuto, Yappen, and SASAYUKI
Synopsis:
Kousuke suddenly wakes up alone in a vast forest that clearly isn’t anywhere on Earth. Now he has to find some way to eat, drink, and survive! Luckily, Kousuke also has the power to craft using a special video game menu that allows him to harvest resources and build whatever he can imagine. However, every time he goes to sleep, he’s attacked by one of the many non-human races of this world, all of whom despise humankind. Enter Sylphy, the beautiful dark elf who lays claim to Kousuke and vows to protect him–after all, she’s taken him as her property!
Seven Seas will publish the series Survival in Another World with My Mistress! (Light Novel) for the first time in North America in print and (early) on digital platforms in single large-trim editions. Volume 1 will be released in print in March 2022 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN as part of Seven Seas’ Airship imprint.
Seven Seas will publish the series Survival in Another World with My Mistress! (Manga) for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in May 2022 for $12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN as part of Seven Seas’ Ghost Ship imprint.
5 Seconds Before a Witch Falls in Love
By: Zeniko Sumiya
Synopsis:
Solitary witch Meg likes to be mischievous and make trouble in the forest for her nemesis, Lilith the Witch Hunter. But when an altercation goes sideways, and Meg turns Lilith into a cat, a cascade of unfortunate events means witch is now responsible for saving witch-hunter! Sparks were flying between these antagonistic ladies before–what will their relationship be like after this cat-astrophe?
Seven Seas will publish the manga 5 Seconds Before a Witch Falls in Love for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in a single large-trim edition. The book will be released in February 2022 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN.
The Haunted Bookstore – Gateway to a Parallel Universe
By: Shinobumaru and Medamayaki
Synopsis:
Ever since she was three years old, Kaori has lived in a bookstore where the boundaries between the mortal realm and the spirit realm are blurred. Her adoptive father, who lives with her in this magical space, is a spirit himself. One day, Kaori comes across a bleeding young man who has stumbled into the spirit realm just as she did when she was a small child. Though the young man is an exorcist who has vowed revenge against all spirits, Kaori decides to embrace kindness and help him find his way back home.
Seven Seas will publish the series The Haunted Bookstore – Gateway to a Parallel Universe (Manga) for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in March 2022 for $12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN.
The Girl in the Arcade
By: Okushou and MGMEE
Synopsis:
A Japanese high schooler gets a part-time gig at an arcade, where he’s pretty much ignored by everyone–people even start calling him an “NPC” because of the way he blends into the background. All that changes when the gorgeous, larger-than-life Yaegashi Nanora barges into the place and demands his help learning the ins and outs of the arcade’s trickiest games. It isn’t long before she suggests they start going out, beginning a summer full of arcade fun and simmering sexual tension!
Seven Seas will publish the manga series The Girl in the Arcade for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single large-trim editions. Volume 1 will be released in March 2022 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN.
I’m a Wolf, but My Boss is a Sheep!
By: Shino Shimiz
Synopsis:
Wolf-man Ogami is a salaryman at a mattress and bedding company whose coworkers are all sheep. Normally, this lone wolf keeps to himself, but his job in this new department is both a blessing and a curse. Ogami has a crush on an adorable sheep-lady supervisor and it appears to be more than just a case of mere puppy-love…
Seven Seas will publish the manga series I’m a Wolf, but My Boss is a Sheep! for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in February 2022 for $12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN.
Classroom of the Elite
By: Syougo Kinugasa and Yuyu Ichino
Synopsis:
Students of the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School are given remarkable freedom–if they can win, barter, or save enough points to work their way up the ranks! Ayanokouji Kiyotaka has landed at the bottom in the scorned Class D, where he meets Horikita Suzune, who’s determined to rise up the ladder to Class A. Can they beat the system in a school where cutthroat competition is the name of the game?
Seven Seas will publish the series Classroom of the Elite (Manga) for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in February 2022 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN.
GUNBURED × SISTERS
By: Wataru Mitogawa
Synopsis:
In a decaying gothic city, warrior nun Dorothy is tasked with hunting down and slaughtering supernatural creatures. A member of the elite Crimson Sisters, she seeks to rid the city of the vampire population that plagues it. One fateful night, she encounters a wounded woman, Maria, only to discover that she has fangs and a strange parentage. Dorothy offers the half-vampire her best and only chance at survival: become my pet. Together, Dorothy and Maria will dive into the secrets at the heart of the vampire scourge that threatens to overwhelm their home.
Seven Seas will publish the Mature-rated manga series GUNBURED × SISTERS for the first time in North America in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in March 2022 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN as part of Seven Seas’ Ghost Ship imprint.
The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior
By: Tenichi, Suzunosuke, and Bunko Matsuura
Synopsis:
Pride Royal Ivy is only eight years old when she realizes that she’s been reincarnated, destined to become the future wicked queen and final boss of an otome game. She’s got it all in this new life: razor-sharp wit, boss-tier powers, and influence over the kingdom as crown princess. Determined to sow despair and destruction across the land, she… Wait, what kind of a rotten future is that?! Princess Pride decides to drop the maniacal villainess plan and protect the male love interests instead, cheating her way to saving everyone she can! Will this final boss end up earning the adoration of her kingdom?
Seven Seas will publish the series The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior (Light Novel) for the first time in North America in print and (early) on digital platforms in single large-trim editions. Volume 1 will be released in print in February 2022 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN as part of Seven Seas’ Airship imprint.
My Next Life as a Villainess Side Story: Girls Patch
By: Various creators
Synopsis:
Fans already love the romantic comedy franchise about Katarina Claes, a woman from Earth reborn into an otome game and determined to avoid her villainous end. Although she’s living in a game world full of male love interests, she also develops rich relationships with the women around her–and that’s exactly what this anthology is about. Enjoy these original manga stories about Katarina and her lovely ladies setting the boys aside to explore deeper relationships with each other. This book is a special gift to the fans of this series who dreamed of more love between the women!
Seven Seas will publish the anthology My Next Life as a Villainess Side Story: Girls Patch (Manga) for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in a single large-trim edition. The book will be released in May 2022 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN.
Source: press release
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