Publisher Seven Seas Entertainment revealed a new set of manga and light novel license acquisitions this week featuring titles such as Superwomen In Love, Shut-in Elf, and many more. The list of all titles revealed this week and their descriptions can be seen below.
Superwomen In Love!
By: Sometime
Synopsis:
When the villainess Honey Trap defeats the superheroine Rapid Rabbit, she sees her nemesis’ face for the first time…and falls head over heels in love! Unable to kill Rapid Rabbit, Honey Trap is cast out of her evil organization, her plans for world domination dashed. Now, the two superwomen are teaming up to fight evil together. Can Honey Trap defeat her former colleagues and seduce the heroine at the same time?
Seven Seas will publish the manga series Superwomen in Love! for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in April 2021 for $12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN.
Shut-In Elf
By: Akihiko Higuchi
Synopsis:
Koganei Koito is a teenager who works as an attendant to the Takamimi Shrine. Rumors have it that a deity dwells within the shrine, but the actual resident is an immortal elf who found herself stuck on Earth some four hundred years ago. What’s more, the elf is a total shut-in who won’t go outside…and has developed a taste for video games! Now the attendants at the shrine have to cater to the elf’s love of the most modern gizmos–from handheld games to virtual reality headsets–in this charming fantasy comedy!
Seven Seas will publish the manga series Shut-In Elf for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in March 2021 for $12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN.
I Have a Secret
By: Yoru Sumino
Synopsis:
Five high-school classmates hold secrets close to their hearts–hidden talents, unspoken feelings, and buried pain. Will it take a sixth sense for them to navigate their lives? As they collide with each other on the path to growing up, they might just jostle some of those secrets free. This gentle and intriguing tale is perfect for fans of Yoru Sumino’s other nuanced works, including I Want to Eat Your Pancreas, I Had That Same Dream Again, and At Night, I Become a Monster.
Seven Seas will publish I Have a Secret (Light Novel) for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in a single oversized edition. The book will be released in May 2021 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN.
Sadako-san and Sadako-chan
By: Noriaki Sugihara and Aya Tsutsumi
Synopsis:
One day, as Sadako goes to claim her next victim, she meets another girl named Sadako. “Sadako-chan” is a precocious young child who’s eager to help “Sadako-san” adjust to the modern era–no more climbing out of TVs, it’s all about YouTube now! With the help of her new friend, can Sadako finally move on from her tragic past? This adorable spin-off to the genre-defining Ringu franchise is terrifyingly funny!
Seven Seas will publish the manga Sadako-san and Sadako-chan for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in a single volume edition. The book will be released in June 2021 for $12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN.
Bite Maker
By: Miwako Sugiyama
Synopsis:
Nobunaga won the genetic lottery and was born an alpha: his beauty, intelligence, and talent drive everyone wild with lust. Despite his seemingly perfect life, Nobunaga is unsatisfied–until he meets the woman of his dreams, who can sate his every desire. Enjoy a taste of the supernatural in this alpha/beta/omega tale about love, lust, and the power of attraction.
Seven Seas will publish the manga series Bite Maker for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in May 2021 for $12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN.
Drugstore in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist
By: Kennoji, Matsuuni, and Eri Haruno
Synopsis:
Corporate drone Reiji is transported to a fantasy world, where he discovers that he can craft potions at a higher level than his rank should allow. Taking advantage of this, Reiji makes a tidy profit–enough to open his own drugstore. An elf who can’t aim his bow? Give him some eye drops! A dragon who accidentally breathes fire? Cough syrup! Reiji’s new relaxing life of making medicine for fantasy creatures is about to begin!
Seven Seas will publish the series Drugstore in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist (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 2021 for $12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN.
Seven Seas will publish the series Drugstore in Another World: The Slow Life of a Cheat Pharmacist (Light Novel) for the first time in North America in print and (early) on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in print in May 2021 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN.
School Zone
By: Ningiyau
Synopsis:
Yokoe and Sugiura have been together forever, and they’ve mastered the art of making trouble when life’s a bore. High school might be a drag, but these girls in love know just how to inject a little chaos and comedy into their sloppy school life.
Seven Seas will publish the manga series School Zone for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in May 2021 for $12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN.
The Tale of the Outcasts
By: Makoto Hoshino
Synopsis:
Wisteria is an orphan girl living in a corner of the British Empire at the end of the 19th century. Her life is desolate and bleak–until she encounters Malbus, a powerful but equally lonely immortal being with a furry appearance, hounded by hunters. Together, Wisteria and Malbus roam the Empire–populated by humans and human-like beasts–in search of a place where they can live together in peace.
Seven Seas will publish the manga series The Tale of the Outcasts for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in June 2021 for $12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN.
Magical Angel Creamy Mami
By: Emi Mitsuki
Synopsis:
Life gets super rough for idol Megumi Ayase when starlit (and magical!) Mami joins her agency and inadvertently usurps the top spot. Rather than backing down, Ayase leans into her jealousy and will stop at nothing to reclaim her throne…all while still doing her best to be a good senpai!
Seven Seas will publish the manga series Magical Angel Creamy Mami for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in March 2021 for $12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN.
Wondercat Kyuu-chan
By: Sasami Nitori
Synopsis:
There’s more to this kitty than meets the eye! Kyuu-chan loves snacks, cuddles, and bow ties, but above all, this mischievous wondercat loves Hinata, the young professional who adopted Kyuu-chan into his home. As the two adjust to life together, they discover that they have a lot to learn from each other. The ordinary and the extraordinary live side by side in this delightful slice-of-life comic for animal lovers and beyond!
Seven Seas will publish the manga series Wondercat Kyuu-chan 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 2021 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN.
Source: Press release
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