Publisher Seven Seas Entertainment revealed a new set of manga license acquisitions featuring titles such as I Am a Cat Barista, Hitomi-chan is Shy With Strangers, The Dragon Knight’s Beloved and more. The list of all titles and their descriptions can be seen below.
I Am a Cat Barista
By: Hiro Maijima
Synopsis:
For some people, the daily grind of city life is exhausting. Yet somewhere between busy streets there’s a mysterious cat café that can only be found by weary souls. What’s on the menu? A delicious cup of coffee, specially brewed for each customer…by a cat barista!
Seven Seas will publish the manga series I Am a Cat Barista for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single large-trim editions. Volume 1 will be released in November 2021 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN.
Who Wants to Marry a Billionaire?
By: Mikoto Yamaguchi and Mario
Synopsis:
Down on her luck and pushing 30, Yuuna needs a plan to dig herself out from under her mountain of debt. Fortunately, she knows just the thing: Tamarowa, the famous reality television show where women compete for the right to marry into riches! She may not be the most well-connected contestant, or the prettiest, or the most provocative, but she’s willing to do whatever it takes to thwart the competition and bag her man and his moneybags.
Seven Seas will publish the Mature-rated manga series Who Wants to Marry a Billionaire? for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in December 2021 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN as part of Seven Seas’ Ghost Ship imprint.
The Dragon Knight’s Beloved
By: Asagi Orikawa and Ritsu Aozaki
Synopsis:
Melissa is a young woman training to be an attendant in the royal castle, working alongside the heroic dragon knights and their magnificent dragon steeds. The dragons love Melissa, and she’s soon selected to join Hubert–former captain of the dragon knights and newly appointed earl–in the borderlands, where wild dragons roam freely in the skies. Might romance blossom between Melissa and this handsome young lord, whose new position brings with it a whole host of dilemmas?
Seven Seas will publish the series The Dragon Knight’s Beloved (Manga) for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in December 2021 for $12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN.
The Walking Cat: A Cat’s-Eye-View of the Zombie Apocalypse
By: Tomo Kitaoka
Synopsis:
Civilization is dead. Zombies roam the earth. When Jin, a young man trying to survive the chaos of this new reality, rescues a cat from certain death, the pair sets off on a quest to find Jin’s wife, who may yet be alive. Originally published as three volumes in Japan, this engrossing and surprising seinen tale will be available in English for the first time in one oversized omnibus.
Seven Seas will publish the manga The Walking Cat: A Cat’s-Eye-View of the Zombie Apocalypse for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in a single omnibus edition. The book will be released in October 2021 for $24.99 USA / $32.99 CAN.
Might as Well Cheat: I Got Transported to Another World Where I Can Live My Wildest Dreams!
By: Munmun and Butcha-U
Synopsis:
Satou Tarou, a 30-year-old construction worker, just died. Reborn into a fantasy world, he’s granted such a high level of healing magic that it feels like a cheat code–and the healing potions he produces fetch a high price. Now wealthy, powerful, and with the worries of his old world long gone, he’s ready to live it up in this new life…starting at the nearest brothel!
Seven Seas will publish the series Might as Well Cheat: I Got Transported to Another World Where I Can Live My Wildest Dreams! (Manga) for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in November 2021 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN as part of Seven Seas’ Ghost Ship imprint.
Hitomi-chan is Shy With Strangers
By: Chorisuke Natsumi
Synopsis:
Tall and busty high school girl Takano Hitomi has shark teeth, a looming presence, and an intense facial expression. However, looks can be deceiving. Beneath her imposing frame and piercing glare, Hitomi-chan is a sweet first-year student who just wants to overcome her social anxiety and make some friends. Enter Usami Yuu, a second-year boy who is shorter than Hitomi but not put off by her intimidating looks. A friendship blossoms–and maybe more! Don’t miss this charming romcom between a scary-but-sweet girl and her smaller, loving senpai.
Seven Seas will publish the manga series Hitomi-chan is Shy With Strangers for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in October 2021 for $12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN.
Source: press release
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