Seven Seas Entertainment is brewing up magic in this week’s Wonderful Wednesdays!
Witches, magical beasts, and seductresses from other worlds headline today’s enchanting licensing announcements. And let’s be honest—books and cats might be the coziest magical combo of all!
Here’s a closer look at this week’s new Wonderful Wednesdays titles:
The Beast King and His Apprentice (Manga)
“The story of a Beast King intent on protecting monsters—and his human companion.”
Tina, an adventurer, is gravely wounded while dungeon diving, and who should come across her but Garon—not just a monster, but the Beast King himself. In exchange for saving her life, Garon demands that Tina help him treat wounded monsters. It’s the beginning of a fantasy story of humans, monsters, and medicine!
The Beast King and His Apprentice Vol. 1 hits print in English for the first time in February 2026, priced at $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN in large-trim, single-volume editions. Ebook versions will also launch on digital platforms.
Magical Buffs: The Support Caster is Stronger Than He Realized! (Light Novel)
“The light novel that inspired the manga, also available from Seven Seas! A man’s magical abilities get him kicked out of his group, but thanks to a childhood friend, he’ll get a chance to be in an elite guild in this action-fantasy series.”
Granting casters like Wim Strauss play an important supporting role for their team when times get tough, but after his talents hurt the pride of his party’s leader, he’s kicked out of the group!
Yet he’s not down and out for long. Wim’s luck takes a turn when he receives an invitation from his longtime childhood friend (and stalker) Heidemarie to join Nachtlibelle, an elite guild considered one of the greatest in the land. His talents may not be the flashiest, but given the chance with his new quirky crew, this supporting act might just be able to prove center stage.
Magical Buffs: The Support Caster is Stronger Than He Realized! (Light Novel) Vol. 1 arrives in print in February 2026 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN, as part of the Airship imprint. Ebook editions will also be available digitally.
Lilia’s Pregnancy Spells the World’s End (Manga)
“After his victory over the Demon King in another world, one man returns home to his normal life. But a visit from the late Demon King’s daughter could change everything he fought for!”
After defeating the Demon King in another world, the great hero Takahiro returns home and to his old life. But right as he’s getting back into the swing of things, an unexpected guest comes crashing into his home—the late Demon King’s daughter, Lilia! What’s more surprising is that this demonic beauty isn’t seeking vengeance but something far more sinister…
Delighted by the strength and power Takahiro displayed when defeating her father, Lilia is convinced that she must have his baby! Determined to do the deed, Lilia throws herself at Takahiro. And while his body is more than eager at the chance to sleep with the gorgeous demon, Takahiro is sure that a child born with his heroic powers and Lilia’s demonic bloodline will only lead to disaster—like, world-ending disaster!
But when up against his hormones and Lilia’s banging bod, can he resist the temptation or is the world totally doomed?
Lilia’s Pregnancy Spells the World’s End Vol. 1 joins the Ghost Ship imprint in February 2026 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, with single-volume print and digital releases.
A Good Day Starts with Cats and Books (Light Novel)
“A cozy bookstore in the corner of Shinjuku is the purrfect escape for those looking for a new story and some furry friends to read with.”
Welcome to Frère, a picture-purrfect share bookstore tucked away in a cozy corner of Shinjuku, complete with its very own adorable cat mascots! In a shared bookstore, each shelf is curated by individual “shelf owners,” each contributing their own books and personal touch to the space. Inside, you’ll meet as many fascinating and unique people as there are books: a hairstylist struggling to keep up with the latest trends, a student trying to make ends meet, a bartender eager to understand people through literature, and other colorful patrons seeking the perfect read. Peek into their lives and watch their relationships blossom as they connect over their shared love of books and the stories that bring them together.
A Good Day Starts with Cats and Books (Light Novel) debuts in English in February 2026 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN under the Airship imprint, with both print and ebook editions available.
The Ancient Magus’ Bride: Fragments Collection (Manga)
“There’s still much more to The Ancient Magus’ Bride story. From unseen tales to secrets not yet revealed, collect the missing fragments from this wondrous world in this brand-new collection of short stories. Available in English print for the first time ever!”
The Ancient Magus’ Bride is Chise’s story, but other lives, other stories are interwoven within it. Each of these beautiful tales, fragments yet complete in a single chapter, have finally been brought together in this long-awaited collection.
The Ancient Magus’ Bride: Fragments Collection Vol. 1 launches in February 2026 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, bringing fans a fresh set of tales in single-volume print and ebook editions.
Ghost and Witch (Manga)
“From the brilliant mind behind The Ancient Magus’ Bride comes a brand-new fantastical tale about a girl and the being possessing her as they travel around the vast country of Ireland.”
Running away from her home in Japan to distant Ireland, the young Saku takes her first steps in a brand new country—and she’s not alone. Though she appears to be traveling solo, a mysterious being has possessed her and is leading her on a mystical journey. But when she finds herself up against an immortal, silver-haired witch who promises to grant her wish, a new path leads her to the gods! Will she find freedom from her possession or is this only the beginning of something bigger?
Ghost and Witch Vol. 1 joins the magical lineup in February 2026 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN, with editions in print and ebook formats.
Fans of The Ancient Magus’ Bride can now dive deeper into Kore Yamazaki’s magical world through this new short story collection—available in English for the first time!
From its summary, The Beast King and His Apprentice sounds like the perfect fantasy manga: a grumpy beast teacher, a determined young human apprentice, plus medicine, dungeon-crawling, and cross-country travel!
And A Good Day Starts with Cats and Books proves that no problem is too big for a good story and a cat’s comforting presence.
What do you think of this week’s Wonderful Wednesdays reveals? Did your dream license finally make the list, or are you still manifesting it into next week? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to come back to The Beat each Wednesday for more magical announcements!
