Sora and Hara & O.B
By: Asumiko Nakamura
Synopsis:
In Sora and Hara, learn more about the teacher Hara Manabu, a gay man who feels somewhat adrift in the world. He spends his days teaching at an all-boys school, his nights out on the town. While at a gay bar, he meets a young man named Sorano and makes an instant connection. But things become complicated when he sees Sorano again–as a new student at school! Hara immediately shuts down the possibility of a relationship, although the situation is unearthing issues from Hara’s youth, when he himself had complicated sexual feelings in his teens…and the current emotional baggage that still lingers with his now-graduated student, Rihito. In this darkly comedic drama about love and aging, a seen-it-all teacher has more learning of his own to do.
In O.B., Hikaru and Rihito may have graduated high school, but their life beyond is just beginning! Can these two boys keep their relationship strong while they grow into adults together? Meanwhile, many of their friends, including their former teacher Hara, are dealing with their own relationship drama. This collection of manga stories from the modern BL classic, Classmates, was originally released in two volumes in Japan, but will be published together in English as a single omnibus.
Seven Seas will publish the manga Classmates Vol. 4: Sora and Hara for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in a single volume edition. The book will be released in November 2021 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN.
Seven Seas will publish the manga Classmates Vol. 5: O.B. for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in a single omnibus edition. The book will be released in January 2022 for $19.99 USA / $24.99 CAN.
Loner Life in Another World
By: Shoji Goji
Synopsis:
When acerbic loner Haruka gets transported to another world with his class, he’s not big on adventuring, but he wouldn’t mind some cool magic of his own. Unfortunately, the magic powers are first-come-first-served, and by Haruka’s turn, there’s nothing good left to choose from. Now he’ll have to take on this fantasy world the hard way, with a hodgepodge selection of bizarre skills…and with all the girls in class tagging along!
Seven Seas will publish the series Loner Life in Another World (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 August 2021 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN as part of Seven Seas’ Airship imprint.
Happy Kanako’s Killer Life
By: Toshiya Wakabayashi
Synopsis:
When Kanako accidentally applies to work at an assassination agency, the timid office worker discovers that she has a knack for bumping people off. Will she ever earn the respect of Sakurai, her prickly and kinda hot co-worker–and why is she still having silly workplace problems when she’s employed with hitmen?! This full-color manga is dangerously funny!
Seven Seas will publish the manga series Happy Kanako’s Killer Life for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single large-trim editions. Volume 1 will be released in August 2021 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN.
CALL TO ADVENTURE! Defeating Dungeons with a Skill Board
By: Aki Hagiu and Renji Kuriyama
Synopsis:
It’s been five years since strange dungeons opened up around the Earth, spilling monsters into our world. Average citizens everywhere have risen to the challenge to become adventurers, fighting these fantasy creatures and clearing out dungeons as best they can. Among them is Karaboshi Haruki, a 27-year-old rookie overlooked by everyone and…less than successful at beating monsters and finding treasure. Unsure how he can compete with much more powerful adventurers, an opportunity is dropped into his lap–a dungeon suddenly appears right beneath his home! Could this be a place for him to train? Even better, he discovers a Skill Board that allows him to level up faster! The dungeon-diving adventures Haruki has always dreamed of are just getting started.
Seven Seas will publish the series CALL TO ADVENTURE! Defeating Dungeons with a Skill Board (Manga) for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in August 2021 for $12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN.
DUNGEON DIVE: Aim for the Deepest Level
By: Tarisa Warinai and Keisuke Sato
Synopsis:
One moment Kanami is visiting his sick little sister in the hospital, and the next thing he knows, he wakes up in a dark corridor full of cutthroat warriors and bloodthirsty monsters. Kanami quickly learns that he is in the “labyrinth,” a deadly 100-floor dungeon in a fantasy world–and for those able to reach the deepest level, a wish will be granted. Kanami seems to have received magic powers and a special unnamed skill that kicks in whenever he is overwhelmed, which helps him stabilize but has a disturbing effect on his emotions and mind. After attracting the attention of a mysterious girl, Kanami may have the power he needs to return home to his ailing sister…but at what price?
Seven Seas will publish the series DUNGEON DIVE: Aim for the Deepest Level (Manga) for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in September 2021 for $12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN.
Does a Hot Elf Live Next Door to You?
By: Meguru Ueno
Synopsis:
High schooler Inudo Keita dreams of being a great mangaka. He also happens to live in a Japan that mingles with the denizens of strange and fantastical alternate worlds. When a gorgeous pyromaniac elf moves into the apartment next door, Keita’s life flies off the rails–and she’s only the first otherworldly girl to throw his life into chaos. Will Keita be able to complete a single manga page without a beautiful woman turning his day into a hot, flaming mess? (Probably not!)
Seven Seas will publish the manga series Does a Hot Elf Live Next Door to You? for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in August 2021 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN as part of Seven Seas’ Ghost Ship imprint.
Daily Report About My Witch Senpai
By: Maka Mochida
Synopsis:
Misono is an office drone with his own ups and downs at work, but thankfully, he has an ally: his senpai Shizuka, who happens to be a witch. Shizuka is always ready to lend a hand to those in need, but Misono thinks she should take better care of herself, since zipping around on a broomstick to run errands can be quite stressful. Is Misono’s over-solicitous concern for Shizuka driven by mere respect for this flustered witch, or could it be more? Let this magical romantic comedy cast its spell on you!
Seven Seas will publish the manga series Daily Report About My Witch Senpai for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in January 2022 for $12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN.
Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Heavenly King!
By: Muramitsu and Benigashira
Synopsis:
Uchimura Dennosuke is just an ordinary Japanese salaryman, until he’s sent to work in Vietnam where he dies in a hit-and-run accident. Uchimura is reincarnated and summoned to another world by the Demon King, who offers him a new job–as one of the Four Heavenly Kings of his army! Uchimura is faced with an offer he can’t refuse, but can he do the job?
Seven Seas will publish the manga series Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Heavenly King! for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in September 2021 for $12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN.
A Life Turned Upside Down: My Dad’s an Alcoholic
By: Mariko Kikuchi
Synopsis:
Mariko Kikuchi tells the painful story of her father’s alcoholism, and her own journey through guilt and self-blame to understand her father’s illness. She rejects the common belief that family members can and should be forgiven for anything they do, no matter how much harm they cause. This powerful, self-contained autobiographical manga began as a web series that went viral, and went on to inspire a 2019 film in Japan. Now this groundbreaking work about the ripple effects of addiction will be released in English for the very first time.
Seven Seas will publish the manga A Life Turned Upside Down: My Dad’s an Alcoholic 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 November 2021 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN.
Time Stop Hero
By: Yasunori Mitsunaga
Synopsis:
Just when Kuzuno Sekai hits rock bottom in his life, he’s transported to a video-game-like fantasy world and given the ability to stop time with a game controller! Lifting skirts, stealing cash, escaping prison–sounds like a pretty good deal, except for the catch. His ability to stop time allows him to stretch a moment into months, but in the world’s regular flow of time–where everyone else functions–he only has three days to accomplish some goal that isn’t specified. If he doesn’t reach that goal before the world’s three-day timer hits zero, he has no idea what fate awaits him!
Seven Seas will publish the manga series Time Stop Hero for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in September 2021 for $12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN.
Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero
By: Toufu
Synopsis:
Ten years ago, the hero Max defeated the Demon Lord. In order to regain his power, the Demon Lord went into a deep slumber…but when he awakens, his body is only a chibi version of its fearsome form. Now curious to see what his enemy is up to, the Demon Lord visits Max, only to discover the mighty hero living in a dirty one-room apartment. The Demon Lord decides to move in with Max and help his old enemy become a formidable opponent once more!
Seven Seas will publish the manga series Level 1 Demon Lord and One Room Hero for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in August 2021 for $12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN.
Source: Press releases
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