As we’re closing October and slowly nearing the end of the year, Wonderful Wednesdays is continuing its weekly announcement streak.
On this week’s menu, we have three new manga series and one audiobook adaptation announced by Seven Seas. Below, you can find detailed synopses and release dates!
The Misdeeds of an Extremely Arrogant Villain Aristocrat (Audiobook)
Author: Yukiha Kuroyuki
Illustration: Uodenim
Narration: Erras Croft
Release Date: November 12, 2026
“When one man is reborn into a fantasy novel as the villain doomed for disaster, he decides to take fate into his own hands. Can he rewrite his destiny, or is he meant for ruin?”
Luke Witharia Gilbert has been reborn into the world of a fantasy novel as the arrogant villain destined for a disastrous end. But Luke isn’t willing to play the hero’s ultimate fall guy. Armed with monstrous abilities, he enrolls at Aslan Magic Academy with a single goal: to become the strongest student and avoid his villainous fate. However, rewriting his story and shaking up the delicate balance of character dynamics is easier said than done. Luckily, Luke’s growing charisma and power make him a magnetic force, drawing everyone to his side—ranging from high nobles to shadowy schemers, and even the love interests meant for the hero. It seems like he may just sidestep his bad ending. But even the smallest change threatens to send the entire narrative into chaos. Can Luke rewrite his fate, or is his disastrous destiny inevitable?
The Misdeeds of an Extremely Arrogant Villain Aristocrat (Audiobook) Vol. 1 will be released for the first time in the English language on November 12, 2026. Pre-orders available now at sevenseasaudiobooks.com.
Dumbass Zombies!!! An Intermediate-Level Survival Guide for a World Where You Can Die Just Going to Borrow Soy Sauce (Manga)
Author: Azuki Arai
Artist: Osato
Release Date: November 2027
“There’s nothing more annoying than a zombie apocalypse! Once the horror and fear wear off, living in the aftermath of a zombie takeover is a total pain in the butt. See how a group of young women deal with the daily struggles of life—but with the undead wandering around everywhere!
When the zombies first appeared, everything was chaos. The zombie apocalypse had arrived, and survival was the only thing that mattered. But now… now dealing with the aftermath is just annoying! Simple errands are a pain, and killing the creatures just makes a disgusting mess that no one wants to clean up. What a pain in the butt! Join a trio of tired but determined young women as they survive zombies and just try to get by each day.
Dumbass Zombies!!! An Intermediate-Level Survival Guide for a World Where You Can Die Just Going to Borrow Soy Sauce Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in November 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.
Nighthawk, Once Again (Manga)
Creator: Fuyuki Izumida
Release Date: October 2027
“She was once the legendary hitman Nighthawk. But eight years into her retirement, she’s unrecognizable! Living in a pigsty, drinking and smoking her days away, she’s become a washed up has-been whose careless ways have left her in a financial bind. Can she return to the field, or has she lost her touch?”
Nighthawk was a hitman who left even the most evil of men shaking in their boots at just the mention of their name. But it’s been eight years since the last hunt, and Nighthawk remains in the shadows. Well, not exactly the shadows. Nighthawk is now retired, living on her own in a pigsty apartment, spending every last bit of money on gambling and gacha games. She’s far from the fearsome figure she used to be and is more of a NEET than a stone-cold killer! But with eviction on the horizon and barely any yen left, Nighthawk will have to make her return. Can this current female failure go back to being the deadly killer of legend, or has retirement turned her into someone useless?
Nighthawk, Once Again Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in October 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.
Will You Take a Bath with Me? (Boys’ Love Manga)
Creator: Maki Marukido
Release Date: October 2027
“A housing arrangement between two co-workers leads to more than the house getting squeaky clean! A sweet Boys’ Love romance manga from the author of Pornographer and Even If You Close Your Eyes, You Can See the Light.”
Kazuya is allowing his junior colleague, Mika, to stay in his place in exchange for taking care of the housework. Mika is grateful for the arrangement but quickly learns his senior has a peculiar trait: he hates taking baths! Can Mika manage to get everything–and everyone—squeaky clean, or will this arrangement turn into a mess?
Will You Take a Bath with Me? will be released in October 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.
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