Wonderful Wednesdays: MUSHOKU TENSEI light novel deluxe edition and more from Seven Seas

This week’s Wonderful Wednesdays brings a wave of fresh announcements from Seven Seas Entertainment, including four new series licenses, one highly anticipated audiobook adaptation, and a deluxe hardcover omnibus for one of the most beloved light novels in the isekai world!

Let’s take a look at what’s coming to shelves—and headphones—soon:

The Scheming Crown Prince’s (Supposedly) Wicked Consort (Manga)

“This action-packed manga follows a powerful warrior whose strength and reputation strikes fear in the hearts of her enemies…and her potential love interests! Burdened with the pressure to provide an heir, can she find a man brave enough to help her conceive?”

With sharp eyes, forbidding features, and a commanding voice, Angelica isn’t your typical beauty. The only daughter of a royal army general, she was raised as a warrior and earned the nickname “Ice Witch” due to her prickly personality. Thanks to all that, she’s already lost one engagement, and has resigned herself to never marrying. But that does nothing to lessen the expectation that she will provide an heir…so what’s a lady of battle to do but secretly hunt for a man to help her conceive? It isn’t long before a man comes to her, and he happens to be Prince Elvan, the crown prince and the very person to whom Angelica has sworn allegiance!

The Scheming Crown Prince’s (Supposedly) Wicked Consort (Manga) Vol. 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in February 2026 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN, with the series available in single large-trim editions as part of Seven Seas’ Steamship imprint. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear (Audiobook)

“A bouncy series about a girl transported to a fantasy world like her favorite video game with her magical bearsuit equipped–and don’t miss the adorable manga version, also published by Seven Seas!”

A dedicated gamer and antisocial shut-in downloads an update to her favorite fantasy RPG–only to find herself sucked into the game world for real. Reset to level one and equipped with only a cute bear onesie that grants her impressive abilities, Yuna sets out to explore her new reality–even though the fact that she can’t seem to take the bearsuit off gives her paws, er, pause!

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear (Audiobook) will be released for the first time in the English language on May 15, 2025. Pre-orders available now at sevenseasaudiobooks.com.

The Tale of a Little Alchemist Blessed by the Spirits (Light Novel & Manga)

“The endearing light novel and manga series about a young Alchemist who gets a second chance at life and makes better use of her extraordinary powers!”

Daisy’s new life is already a world apart from the last. Once cast out for a “worthless” job and left to die alone, she’s now the cherished daughter of a viscount—with a rare skill, a loving family, and a future that’s finally hers to shape.

Sure, she’s been saddled with the “undesirable” job of Alchemist again, but things couldn’t be more different this time. With her Appraisal ability, the blessing of the spirits, and brand-new alchemy tools at her side, Daisy is ready to turn her second chance into something truly magical.

Before long, she’s brewing potions for kingdoms, gathering rare materials with ease, and still finding time to bake fresh bread.

This time, the overpowered alchemist is going to make sure her future shines bright!

The Tale of a Little Alchemist Blessed by the Spirits (Light Novel) Vol. 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in February 2026 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN, in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

The Tale of a Little Alchemist Blessed by the Spirits (Manga) Vol. 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in March 2026 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN, in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Kitayama and Minamiya (BL Manga)

“A Boys’ Love rom-com about a horny guy who wants to see his coworker’s erotic expression!”

Minamiya has a strange talent. Just by looking at someone, he can imagine what they’d look like when they’re super turned on. In fact, he can’t really stop. However, there’s one exception—for some reason, he can’t picture what his cute male coworker, Kitayama, would look like in the throes of passion. Unable to get these thoughts out of his head, a misunderstanding leads to the two men going out. But can the frisky Minamiya handle the real deal?

Kitayama and Minamiya Vol. 1 will be released in January 2026 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN, with the manga available in single large-trim editions as part of the Seven Seas BL Label (Boys’ Love titles). Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (Light Novel)

“This epic and influential fantasy tale, which spawned a popular anime, manga, and spin-off series, will now be available to enjoy as beautiful collectors’ hardcovers!”

Kicked out by his family and wandering the streets, an unemployed 34-year-old shut-in thinks he’s hit rock bottom—just as he’s hit and killed by a speeding truck! Awakening to find himself reborn as an infant in a world of swords and sorcery, but with the memories of his first life intact, Rudeus Greyrat is determined not to repeat his past mistakes. He’s going to make the most of this reincarnation as he sets off on the adventure of a second lifetime!

Seven Seas will publish the entire light novel series Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation in deluxe hardcover omnibus volumes. The first omnibus containing Volumes 1-3 of the light novel series will be released in November 2025 for $49.99 USA / $66.99 CAN.

One of this week’s Wonderful Wednesdays’ biggest highlights is the upcoming Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear audiobook—an exciting treat for fans who’ve read the light novel, followed the manga, or watched the anime on Crunchyroll. With narration by Marissa Lenti, fans can now experience Yuna’s cozy isekai adventures in an entirely new way.

And for longtime readers of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation, the deluxe hardcover omnibus editions will be a must-have. This series has helped define modern isekai, and now you can add it to your shelf in style.

That wraps up this week’s announcements! Personally, I can’t wait to pick up Kitayama and Minamiya, the English-language debut of Sugar Satoh. Which titles are you most excited to read (or listen to)? Let us know in the comments—and be sure to tune in every week to The Beat for your Wonderful Wednesdays fix!