The Seven Seas “Thankful For Our Readers” Event Announcements Round-up!
Once again Seven Seas pulls off another week of new license announcements!
Seven Seas has been unleashing more and more new titles to announce for their catalogue, and this week introduces more surprises and also some light novels!
These titles were announced on their social media, in addition the list below are in order of appearance from Monday 13th all the way to Friday 17th November.
Dragon Goes House-Hunting
Dragon, Ie wo Kau.
ドラゴン、家を買う。
By Kawo Tanuki and Choco Aya
Manga / Digital & Print / Single Volumes
When a dragon fails to live up to the fearsome standards set for him, his family kicks him out. He embarks on a quest to find a new home, but soon finds that life on the road is no place for a cowardly beast of legend. In a fantasy world full of elves, dwarves, and other mythical creatures, where everyone wants a piece of him—literally!—the frustrations of house-hunting reach a whole new level.
Volume 1 will be released on September 11, 2018 for $12.99 USA / $15.99 CAN.
Harukana Receive
はるかなレシーブ
By Nyoijizai
Manga / Digital & Print / Single Volumes
When high schooler Haruka moves to Okinawa, she finds herself enamored with the beach right outside her front door and resolves to form a volleyball team with her cousin, Kanata. However, because she’s so short, Kanata gave up on volleyball ages ago. Can Haruka get her to take up the sport again in time for the junior tournament?
Volume 1 will be released on September 11, 2018 for $12.99 USA / $15.99 CAN.
My Solo Exchange Diary
Hitori Koukan Nikki
一人交換日記
By Nagata Kabi
Manga / Print / Single Volume
In this follow-up to the viral sensation, Nagata Kabi uses engaging diary comics to explore her personal issues surrounding mental health, identity, and intimacy. Her relationship with her parents is growing more difficult than ever, and she struggles with the idea of living alone for the first time. Join her on her heart-wrenching, relatable journey through the challenges of adulthood.
The Individual Volume will be released on June 5, 2018 for $13.99 USA / $16.99 CAN.
Wonderland
ワンダーランド
By Yugo Ishikawa
Manga / Print / Single Volumes
When humans en masse shrink down to a tiny size, a girl named Alice and her pup Poco find themselves struggling to survive. Surrounded by strange yet familiar sights, they work to make a new life. That’s easier said than done, however, in a world that’s bigger–and more dangerous–than ever.
Volume 1 will be released on November 6, 2018 for $12.99 USA / $15.99 CAN.
How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom
Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki
現実主義勇者の王国再建記
By Dojyomaru and Fuyuyuki
Light Novel / Print / Single Volumes
When the aggressively pragmatic Kazuya Souma is summoned to another world as a hero, he’s not given a quest–he’s given a kingdom to rule. On top of that, he’s betrothed to the previous king’s daughter! To get the country back in order, Souma gathers a group of gifted individuals to his side. Will their impressive talents and his own knack for logistics be enough to get the country on its feet again?
Volume 1 will be released on September 11, 2018 for $13.99 USA / $16.99 CAN. The series is also available to read on J-Novel Club.
Space Battleship Yamato: The Classic Collection
Uchuu Senkan Yamato
宇宙戦艦ヤマト
By Leiji Matsumoto
Manga / Print / Single Hardcover Volume
The human race has one year left to live. Aliens known as the Gamilas have attacked Earth, poisoning it with radioactivity and driving humans underground. As humankind grows sicker by the day, their final hope is the space battleship Yamato–constructed from secret plans and equipped with advanced technology. Its mission: to reach a distant planet and bring back a cure to save humanity. Will the ship and its crew rescue the Earth in time?
The Individual Large-Trim Hardcover set covering all three volumes will be released on October 30, 2018 for $29.99 USA / $34.50 CAN.
Versailles of the Dead
ベルサイユオブザデッド
By Kumiko Suekane
Manga / Print / Single Volumes
While en route from Austria to marry Louis XVI and become the Queen of France, Marie Antoinette’s carriage is intercepted by bloodthirsty zombies. The sole survivor of the attack is Marie’s twin brother, Albert. He heads for Versailles in his sister’s gown–and instead of continuing life as himself, decides to take his sister’s place. Now at the heart of the French royal court, Albert must face the undead horrors as the man who would be queen.
Volume 1 will be released on October 30, 2018 for $12.99 USA / $15.99 CAN.
Claudine
クローディーヌ…！
By Riyoko Ikeda
Manga / Print / Single Volume
Born as “Claudine” in a female-assigned body that doesn’t reflect the man inside, this heart-wrenching story follows Claudine through life, pain, and the love of several women. Master shoujo mangaka Riyoko Ikeda, considered part of the influential Year 24 Group, explores gender and sexuality in early twentieth century France in this powerful tale about identity. Riyoko Ikeda’s career of over forty years is most defined by her epic The Rose of Versailles, and she was awarded the French Legion of Honour in 2009.
The Individual Large-Trim Volume will be released on June 26, 2018 for $13.99 USA / $16.99 CAN.
Fairy Tale Battle Royale
Otogibanashi Battle Royal
おとぎ話バトルロワイヤル
By Soraho Ina
Manga / Digital & Print / Single Volumes
Kuninaka Aoba is the target of bullies at school and wishes for nothing more than to be on good terms with her classmates. Her wish is granted, but at what cost? Suddenly, she’s thrust down a rabbit hole, into a strangely familiar world from children’s stories–only this version comes with a dark and gruesome twist. It’s kill or be killed, in a fairy tale fight to the finish!
Volume 1 will be released on October 9, 2018 for $12.99 USA / $15.99 CAN.
The Bride & the Exorcist Knight
Hanayome to Exorcist
花嫁と祓魔の騎士
By Keiko Ishihara
Manga / Print / Single Volumes
Demons have been attracted to Anne her entire life. At age seventeen, she learns that a demon lord wants to marry her–and literally drag her into hell! Luckily, she’s got a talented young exorcist to keep her safe from the powerful fiend. There’s just one issue: the brash exorcist is in love with her, too.
Volume 1 will be released on July 17, 2018 for $12.99 USA / $15.99 CAN.
True Tenchi Muyo!
Shin Tenchi Muyou!
真・天地無用！
By Masaki Kajishima and Yousuke Kuroda
Light Novel / Digital & Print / Single Volumes
Based on the hit Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki OVA series, this trilogy of canonical light novels explores the lore that shapes the past, present, and future of the sprawling Tenchi Muyo universe. In the first novel, delve deep into the backstory of Emperor Azusa (Ayeka and Sasami’s father) while learning what happened immediately following the conclusion of the second OVA series. In the second novel, witness the mysterious past of Tenchi’s grandfather Yosho, and how he came to find himself on Earth in the aftermath of Ryoko’s attack on Jurai. And in the third and final novel, learn the origin of the super genius Washu and the previously untold life she led as a goddess over 20,000 years before the events of the Tenchi Muyo: Ryo-Ohki series!
Volume 1 will be released on June 19, 2018 for $14.99 USA / $17.99 CAN.
Plus-Sized Elf
Elf-san wa Yaserarenai
エルフさんは痩せられない。
By Synecdoche
Manga / Print / Single Volumes
Naoe-kun, a massage therapist, is about to head home for the day when he’s saddled with a rather strange patient. This lovely lady has emerald eyes, pointy ears, and grew up in the forest–everything about her screams “elf,” except for one thing: her bodacious body. It turns out she left her world but loves junk food in this one, and now her obsession has caught up with her. Can Naoe-kun help this loveable elf girl lose the weight–and keep it off?
Volume 1 will be released on October 9, 2018 for $12.99 USA / $15.99 CAN.
Ojojojo
おじょじょじょ
By coolkyousinnjya
Manga / Digital & Print / Omnibus Volumes
Jigokumeguri Haru is rich, famous, and friendless. Thanks to her cold, stuck-up personality, she goes from school to school, looking for a place to fit in–but with no luck. When she crosses paths with Kawayanagi Tsurezure, she discovers that he gives her antisocial tendencies a run for their money. Has she finally found a kindred spirit?
Omnibus Volume 1 will be released on December 24, 2018 for $16.99 USA / $19.99 CAN.
The Bride Was a Boy
Hanayome wa Motodanshi.
花嫁は元男子。
By Chii
Manga / Print / Single Volume
Drawn in the style of diary comics with an upbeat, adorable flair, this is a charming tale about Chii, a woman assigned male at birth. Her story starts with her childhood and follows the ups and downs of exploring her sexuality, gender, and transition–as well as falling in love with a man who’s head over heels for her. Now they want to get married, so Chii’s about to embark on a new adventure: becoming a bride!
The Individual Large-Trim Volume will be released on May 1, 2018 for $13.99 USA / $16.99 CAN.
That’s 14 new licenses for the Seven Seas Entertainment catalogue! If you need more information, you can visit their main website and also their social media including Facebook and Twitter.
