Seven Seas continues its weekly event Wonderful Wednesdays.
This week, the publisher announces seven new titles and one audiobook adaptation. Out of the seven, four are manga while the rest are light novels. Below, you can find release dates, details on creators and official summaries.
Into the Night – YOASOBI Stories Collection (Light Novel)
Creators: Mayo Hoshino, Sota Ishiki, Shinano, Kanami Minakami, and Shunki Hasizume
Release Date: January 2027
“The inspiration behind YOASOBI’s hit single, Into the Night, is now available in English! Five enthralling short stories that were so powerful they inspired music that touched the world.”
The stories behind the songs! Ever wondered where trending musicians, like Japan’s YOASOBI—known for their explosive debut in 2020 and topping the Billboard Japan Hot 100 chart—find inspiration? This collection of short stories features the works that directly inspired YOASOBI’s hit debut single “Into the Night” (aka Yoru ni Kakeru), as well as their other top songs, including “Tracing a Dream,” “Probably,” “Encore,” and “Halzion.”
Experience the gripping prose and develop a whole new love for the original music that was born from them. This story collection also includes stunning illustrations created by the music video artists—originally only available in Japan’s special edition and limited edition releases!
Into the Night – YOASOBI Stories Collection (Light Novel) will be printed for the first time in the English language in January 2027 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN in a single volume edition. An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.
Sworn Brothers on the Farm (Boys’ Love Manga)
Creator: HABO
Release Date: February 2027
“What happens when two men involved with the yakuza decide to escape and run off to the country? They turn a new leaf and become farmers—no, really! A Boys’ Love rom-com manga about two men trying to run from their pasts and how they will work towards a better future together.”
Io used to be the top earner at the host club he worked at and Anii used to be in the yakuza. Now they’re both turning over a new leaf working as tomato farmers! As these two city boys get used to country life, Io decides to use his considerable charm to make Anii fall for him. But Anii turns out to be a challenge: one moment he’s nice and protective of Io, the next second he’s acting cold and trying to push Io away. Can Io and Anii put their shady pasts behind them and build a future together?
Sworn Brothers on the Farm will be released in February 2027 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN, with the manga available in a single large-trim edition as part of the Seven Seas BL Label (Boys’ Love titles). An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.
The Apothecary Is Gonna Make This Ragged Elf Happy (Manga)
Author: Kyou Ayasaka
Illustration: Shingi Hosokawa
Original Creator: Gibachan
Release Date: March 2027
“An apothecary chooses to help an elf brought to him as an ingredient and show her a life filled with happiness in this sweet fantasy manga.”
An apothecary lives a quiet life selling potions and medicine in a country village, until one day he’s approached with a devil’s bargain. A pawnbroker offers him the perfect ingredient for crafting legendary medicine—but the “ingredient” turns out to be a mortally wounded elf! Legend has it the flesh and bones of elves can be ground up into a true panacea, and this elven maiden is on the brink of death after being ruthlessly tortured by slavers. Filled with rage, the apothecary vows to nurse her back to health and happiness, no matter what it takes.
Originally a fan-favorite webcomic, this all-new full-length series brings to life a high fantasy tale of healing and redemption against the longest of odds!
The Apothecary Is Gonna Make This Ragged Elf Happy Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in March 2027 for $13.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
Kidnapped by Elves, I Went from Potion Factory Alchemist to Accidental Hero (Manga)
Author & Artist: Kazuki Toda
Original Creator: Futsunonichan
Release Date: January 2027
“From the court to the sweatshop! After earning the wrath of a prince, one man is demoted and forced to toil doing grunt work. That is, until a mysterious and buxom pair of elves offer him a ticket to freedom–and adventure!”
Court Mage Jurius Kaiser has incurred the wrath of the third prince of the kingdom of Zweig and is demoted to mere sweatshop alchemist. There he toils, until a pair of beautiful and scantily-clad elf girls appear! The moment he shoves his face in those mind-boggling bosoms, he’s bound by their magic, and the adventure begins?! Will Kaiser’s righteousness win the day…and how will he spend his nights?!
Kidnapped by Elves, I Went from Potion Factory Alchemist to Accidental Hero Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in January 2027 for $13.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
I Became a Necromancer After Beating Up My Angel Guide and Accidentally Triggered the Apocalypse (Light Novel, Manga)
Light Novel:
Author: Elise
Illustration: Gawako
Release Date: February 2027
Manga:
Author & Artist: Dekairuka
Original Story: Elise
Character Design: Gawako
Release Date: February 2027
“Who knew triggering the apocalypse could happen so…accidentally? A disaster-level mistake leads one woman down a powerful path to becoming the world’s ultimate threat!”
Linne thought she was merely playing the brand-new VRMMO “Meltis Online,” but when she goes off script and punches her angelic guide, she stumbles upon a hidden event! Suddenly, she’s a Necromancer, befriending monsters and getting stronger than ever. Every chaotic choice leads her to new party members, and eventually, she and her group become the world’s ultimate threat. From one disaster-level mistake to the next, Linne is kicking off a new life and an apocalypse!
I Became a Necromancer After Beating Up an Angel And Accidentally Triggered the Apocalypse (Light Novel) Vol. 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in February 2027 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN, in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
I Became a Necromancer After Beating Up an Angel And Accidentally Triggered the Apocalypse (Manga) Vol. 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in February 2027 for $13.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
In Another World with My Cat: A Software Engineer Uses Code to Master Magic and Build a Territory (Light Novel)
Author: Page
Illustration: Mataichi Mataro
Release Date: February 2027
“A programmer and his beloved cat are transported to another world where their skills open new opportunities and the ability to reform their domain! A purrfect isekai series featuring an engineer and his precious paw-tner.”
Matsumoto Yuu was living a relatively normal life with his precious cat, Orihime, until one day they’re both transported to another world! Here, Yuu’s experience as a systems engineer gives him an edge to develop convenient tools that help to reshape his domain. But he’s not the only one benefiting from this magical new land—even Orihime has a new power and ability!
Can this purrfect pair program their ideal world? Or will these fantastic skills lead them to trouble?
In Another World with My Cat: A Software Engineer Uses Code to Master Magic and Build a Territory (Light Novel) Vol. 1 will be available for the first time in the English language in February 2027 on digital platforms as part of Seven Seas’ Airship imprint.
Magic Maker: How to Create Magic in Another World (Audiobook)
Author: Kazuki Kaburagi
Illustration: Kururi
Narration: Mark Sanderlin
Release Date: May 28, 2026
“A man obsessed with magic is reborn into a new world where magic is possible…but he’ll have to figure out how to make it work. The light novel that inspired a manga (also from Seven Seas) and anime!”
Shion finds himself reborn into another world with high hopes of being able to use magic. Just one problem—magic doesn’t exist in this world. Or does it…? Shion’s beloved older sister Marie shows him one day that all hope may not be lost when she brings him to a mysterious pond. At first the siblings are wary, but Shion and Marie soon discover this pond holds a powerfully magical punch! With Marie at his side, Shion embarks on a journey he once thought only possible in dreams: harnessing the power of fire, lightning, sorcery, and enchantment.
Magic Maker: How to Create Magic in Another World (Audiobook) Vol. 1 will be released for the first time in the English language on May 28, 2026. Pre-orders available now at sevenseasaudiobooks.com.
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