Wonderful Wednesdays on Seven Seas has become something of a tradition, with many fans looking forward to the weekly announcements. But among the series of announcements released on November 20th, there was one title in particular that caught our attention. It is none other than Fuyumi Ono and Akihiro Yamada’s “Twelve Kingdoms”. Here we introduce new additions to the Seven Seas library.
The Twelve Kingdoms (Novel)
Original work: Fuyumi Ono, illustration: Akihiro Yamada
“The epic novel series that inspired the hit anime is back with an all-new translation! A young girl’s quest for survival and self-discovery as she wanders into a strange and unknown world.”
When high school student Yoko Nakajima is approached by a mysterious blonde stranger named Keiki, her life changes forever. Abducted into the dangerous world of the Twelve Kingdoms, a kingdom filled with mythical beasts, ancient prophecies, and political intrigue, Yoko finds herself alone and hunted. She must fight for survival as danger looms around every corner. Meanwhile, she faces a shocking revelation about her true identity that could shatter everything she thought she knew.
Shadow of the Moon, Shadow of the Sea introduces readers to a breathtaking fantasy world where nations rise and fall, and fate awaits those who try to seize them.
Seven Seas Entertainment will release The Twelve Kingdoms Book 1 – Shadow of the Moon, Shadow of the Sea: Part 1 (Novel) in July 2025 for $19.99 US / $25.99 Canada. The series will be available in a large format paperback version, with an e-book version also being released simultaneously on digital platforms.
ROLL OVER AND DIE: Fighting with swords of love and curses for an ordinary life! (Audiobook)
Series: Kiki and Quinta, Narration: Emily Bauer
“A dark and bloody light novel series about two women who struggle with fate and find love in each other.”
Fulham Apricot was never meant to be a hero. Even though his status is zero across the board and he can’t use his powers, he somehow ended up becoming a member of the hero’s party. But Flamm’s life hits rock bottom when Jean Intage, the party’s renowned sage, decides that this useless girl is too much to die for and plans to sell her into slavery. Feasted upon by monsters for her master’s entertainment, Flam makes the desperate choice to acquire a cursed weapon…and something new awakens within her. A dark and gloomy story about one woman’s bloody quest to get her life back!
“ROLL OVER AND DIE: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword!” will be released by Seven Seas Entertainment! (Audiobook), Vol. 1 will be published in English for the first time on December 5, 2024. Available for pre-order soon at sevenseasaudiobooks.com.
BL Game Reincarnation ~A new life as the hero’s younger brother~ (BL manga)
Series by Yui Hanaka, Kana, and Shibu
“A boy’s love fan is reincarnated as a new protagonist in a BL game and has the ultimate fujoshi experience!”
When I was reincarnated into the world of the spicy BL game that the office lady was playing, I was shocked to find that I was also participating in the story as the main character’s younger brother! What’s more, by the time “Akira” realized what had happened, his brother had already tied up with his lover in the game! But what about the other boys? How will they cope with losing their beloved protagonist? And what’s in store for the main pair after the end credits? For Akira, there is no more delicious position! But strangely…he doesn’t remember that his brother was there when he was playing the game?!
Seven Seas Entertainment will release the BL game Reincarnation ~A new life as the hero’s younger brother~ Vol.2. 1 will be available for the first time in English in July 2025 for $14.99 US / $18.99 Canada. The series will be released as a single volume on the Seven Seas BL label (Boys Love Title), and an e-book version will also be released on digital platforms at the same time.
When you tear someone up, they just bleed (audiobook)
Original work by Yoru Sumino
“An ensemble drama of fragile hearts and intersecting destinies.”
Akane, 17 years old, has everything she wants: friends, a boyfriend, and a perfect life in everything. No one knows that her every move is a calculated performance, driven by an obsessive desire to be liked. Her perfect behavior is ruined when she meets a man named Ai, who looks and sounds exactly like the protagonist of Akane’s favorite novel. Is this a coincidence? If not, what does it mean?
Seven Seas Entertainment will release Ripped Someone Open Only Makes Them Bleed (Audiobook) in English for the first time on December 12, 2024. Pre-orders will be available soon at sevenseasaudiobooks.com.
Sakurako Himegasaki is popular (manga)
Gosuke Yasuda’s series
“A romantic comedy about a rejected childhood friend who has to watch his best friend fall in love with another girl.”
Is there anyone who isn’t interested in Sakurako Himegasaki? Her blonde pigtails, cute demeanor, and voluptuous figure attract the attention of the entire school. If only her crush, Natsuki Mimori, saw her as more than just a childhood gal friend! Will this lovable loser stop herself from embarrassing situations and finally get the boy of her dreams?
Seven Seas Entertainment will release the second volume of “Himegasaki Sakurako wa Motemote”. 1 will be released in English for the first time in June 2025 for $13.99 US / $17.99 Canada, and the series will be available in single volume editions. The e-book version will also be available on digital platforms.
Being doted on by an elite officer, is this love? (manga)
Original work: Murasaki Nishino, illustration: Gondawara
“In this steamy romance manga, a woman’s life changes forever when she reunites with her handsome childhood friend.”
Not only did Nagiko’s employer go bankrupt, but her long-term boyfriend also dumped her! Feeling lost, she reunites with her childhood friend Kohei Samekawa for the first time in several years. And in the middle of making up, he… proposes marriage!? It’s an impulsive engagement, but Kohei is clumsy, sweet and kind, and is completely devoted to his new wife! Moreover, because of his job in the Self-Defense Forces, which requires daily training, he can’t stop confessing his unusual love! The newlywed romance will make your heart flutter!
Seven Seas Entertainment releases Beloved by Elite Officers: Could This Be Love? Vol. 2. First published in English in May 2025 for $14.99 USD / $18.99 CAD, the series is available in a single large trim version as part of Seven Seas’ Steamship imprint.
Purple Qualia (audiobook)
Series: Hisamitsu Ueo and Shiro Tsunashima, Narration: Katie Vaughan
“What does it mean to be human when we look like robots in this romantic sci-fi thriller with yuri/girl love at its core?”
Yukari Marii, a middle school student, sees all humans other than herself as robots with her bright purple eyes. However, despite her strange worldview, her classmates, including her only friend Manabu “Gaku” Hato, treat her like an unassuming, strange girl. But when strange events begin to occur around Yukari and her unique talent leads her to be scouted by an underground organization, Manabu finds himself drawn into a realm of dangerous experiments and quantum physics he could never have imagined. . But will her friendship with Marie be enough to save them both from everything that awaits them on the other side of the world’s science?
Seven Seas Entertainment will release the Qualia the Purple audiobook in English for the first time on November 28, 2024. Available for pre-order now at sevenseasaudiobooks.com.
I’ll forget about it from today, Senpai! (Female manga)
Megumi Yamaguchi’s series
“A woman unexpectedly reunites with her high school boyfriend, and this girl’s romantic comedy ends in disaster!”
Hiroumi suddenly reunites with his high school sweetheart–at a professional marriage agency! However, he doesn’t seem to remember Hiromi at all, so the reunion was not a sweet one. In fact, he started making outlandish accusations that made her question all her memories of that time. This nasty-tongued stranger seemed completely different from the man she remembered! Is this a match doomed to fail?
Seven Seas Entertainment will be forgotten from today onwards, Senpai! 1 will be first printed in English in May 2025 for $15.99 US / $19.99 Canada, and the series will be available in single volume editions. The e-book version will be simultaneously released on digital platforms.
Sweet Heat Before Falling in Love ~The President and the Fateful Omega~ (Manga)
Yun’s series
“When Omega unexpectedly goes into heat and is paired with a mysterious Alpha, she experiences a night like no other. But now she craves a man she doesn’t know!”
To fend off Alpha’s persistent suitors, Omega office worker Uiko hides behind Beta’s façade. But when an unexpected fever hits, she takes refuge in AΩ. AΩ is an upscale sex salon where omegas meet their perfect alpha mates. In combination with Alpha, who wears a mysterious mask, Uiko’s world is shaken by unprecedented pleasure. But when she returns to the office, she begins to suspect that the charming, mysterious man is much closer than she ever thought.
Seven Seas Entertainment releases Sweet Heat Before Falling in Love: The CEO and the Fateful Omega, Vol. First published in English in June 2025 for $15.99 USD / $19.99 CAD, the series is available in a single large trim edition as part of Seven Seas’ Steamship imprint. The e-book version will be simultaneously released on digital platforms.
Two people at the veterinary clinic (BL manga)
Shinonome’s series
“A rescued kitten brings two men together in this wonderful story.”
Takaba, a veterinary student, finds a stray cat in need of help and rushes to the veterinary hospital, where he falls in love with the director, Baba, at first sight. Takaha decides to get a job there in order to get closer to Baba, but her feelings flare up due to Baba’s frivolous words and actions, and she can’t hold back… A slow-burning BL story about the age difference between a straightforward younger veterinarian and a complicated boss!
Seven Seas Entertainment will release Two Guys at the Vet Clinic in English for the first time in July 2025 for $14.99 US / $18.99 Canada. The manga is available in a one-volume version as part of the Seven Seas BL label (Boys Love). title). The e-book version will also be released simultaneously on digital platforms.
This week’s Seven Seas announcement brought a lot of excitement. A fan favorite that inspired the popular anime series, The Twelve Kingdoms has rightfully stolen the spotlight and garnered a lot of attention and enthusiasm. Meanwhile, “Two Men at the Animal Hospital” also delighted boy love fans and proved that there is nothing wrong with the combination of animals and cute boys.
Are there any new licenses you’re looking forward to? Which of the series have you seen and wanted to try? Let us know in the comments!
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