North American manga publisher Seven Seas Entertainment have certainly been busy over these past few weeks. Kicking off 2017 with wave upon wave of manga acquisitions, the company have laid out at least some of their plans for the latter half of 2017.
Want to know if your favourite manga made the list? Read through their current list of recent acquisitions below:
Absolute Duo
By: Takumi Hiiragiboshi and Shinichirou Nariie
Volume 1 Release Date: 29 August 2017
Price: $12.99 USD
To avenge the death of his younger sister, Tor Kokonoe enters the prestigious Koryo Academy, a high school dedicated to training its students to wield Blaze—individualized weapons that are manifestations of one’s soul. While the future of a student is often determined by the form their weapon takes, Tor is an Irregular, whose Blaze appears as a shield instead of a melee weapon. How can Tor possibly learn to use his defensive abilities to fight effectively? That’s when the Duo system comes in, a program where students are paired up as battle mates, classmates and roommates. Tor’s is paired with a silver-haired girl from Scandinavia named Julie Sigtuna, who possesses a power the likes of which has never been seen, and shares his thirst for revenge.
Wadanohara and the Great Blue Sea
By: Mogeko
Volume 1 Release Date: 4 July 2017
Price: $15.99 USD
The young witch Wadanohara has just returned from a journey across the oceans, searching for a clue to mysteriously lost memories. But now that she has come home, Wadanohara must begin a new quest to ensure the safety of the ocean kingdom she hails from, along with her familiars Memoca, Dolphi and Fukami. When a mysterious figure from her past appears and demands that she leave her ocean home forever, will it be enough to stop Wadanohara from upholding a family legacy to save her world from an invading force?
Jason DeAngelis | Seven Seas Entertainment
When we were approached about this project, we knew we couldn’t say no—it’s too cute and fun! We were familiar with Wadanohara and its dedicated fan base, and we love being a part of this tightly-collaborative project with its original creator. The adorable artwork, fun characters, and fantastical plot make it a great read for fans of the game, as well as new readers of all ages.
Hatsune Miku Presents: Hachune Miku’s Everyday Vocaloid Paradise
By: Ontama
Volume 1 Release Date: 17 October 2017
Price: $14.99 USD
The first fan creation to receive official recognition within the Vocaloid world, Hachune Miku is the small and spirited spin-off character of the famous Hatsune Miku. Equally recognizable by her long pigtails and affiliation with leeks, Hachune Miku and her friends go on their own adventures in this full-color collection of comedic shorts.
The Later Daily Life of the Magic Girl
By: Ryuichi Yokoyama and Manmaru Kamitsuki
Volume 1 Release Date: 12 September 2017
Price: $12.99 USD
Pretty Angel Nirvana was everyone’s favorite magical girl, and her TV show was watched in every home. But when an office worker’s computer goes on the fritz, it brings the once fictional heroine Pretty Angel Nirvana out of the screen and into our world! Can this magical girl deal with the unmagical realities of everyday life? Find out what happens when a magical girl is asked to set aside her wand and stop fighting monsters to tackle grocery shopping and paying bills!
Alice & Zouroku
By: Tetsuya Imai
Volume 1 Release Date: 4 July 2017
Price: $12.99 USD
A group of young girls possess a mysterious power known as “Alice’s Dream,” which gives them the ability to turn their thoughts into reality. Detained and experimented upon, these youths are locked away in secret until one of them manages to escape. Her name is Sana—a girl with the power to ignore the very laws of physics. When this willful powerhouse crosses paths with a stubborn old man named Zouroku, his carefully-ordered life will never be the same again!
Manga Artist Illustrated Novel: The Secret Garden
Illustrated by prolific light novel artist Shiina Yuu, readers of all ages will be able to revisit the hallowed halls of the Misselthwaite Manor in a new light novel edition of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved The Secret Garden.
Manga Artist Illustrated Novel: Anne of Green Gables
Follow the orphan Anne as she makes a new home on Canada’s Prince Edward Island in a fresh and vivid depiction of Anne of Green Gables by Komomo Confiserie creator Maki Minami.
Manga Artist Illustrated Novel: The Princess and the Goblin
Enter a world of bleak castles, wretched goblins and powerful magic, in this new version of George MacDonald’s classic novel The Princess and the Goblin, now featuring playful illustrations by Japanese manga artist okama.
Manga Artist Illustrated Novel: A Little Princess
In the heartrending hallways of Miss Minchin’s boarding school, orphan Sara Crewe weathers the storm of her new life with kindness and courage in Frances Hodgson Burnett’s well-loved A Little Princess, reinvigorated by Japanese manga and light novel artist Shiina Yuu’s gorgeous artwork.
Manga Artist Illustrated Novel: Pollyanna
Meet the young and hopeful Pollyanna Whittier as she brings joy to a dour New England town in the cheerfully illustrated Pollyanna, reimagined by classic shojo-style illustrator Yukawa Kazuno.
Devilman G
By: Go Nagai and Rui Takatou
Volume 1 Release Date: 17 October 2017
Price: $12.99 USD
When demons begin taking over the bodies of humans, only the strongest survive. When a practicing young witch named Miki Makimura asks her friend Akira Fudo for help with a ritual, the spell is interrupted and Akira is left on the brink of death. His body is overtaken by a powerful being named Amon. Now torn between his humanity and the demon within him, Akira uses his abilities to fight in the war between demons and humans for the future of the world itself!
Adam Arnold | Editor in Chief
There’s not an otaku out there that hasn’t heard the name ‘Devilman,’ but so few actually know what Devilman is even about. I think it’s long-past time we fixed that, and with Devilman G, anime and manga fans finally have the perfect entry point into Go Nagai’s iconic franchise that’s inspired countless anime, novels, and movies, and even crossed over into countless others.
The Count of Monte Cristo
By: Moriyama Ena (Adapted from Alexandre Dumas’ tale)
Volume 1 Release Date: 19 December 2017
Price: $14.99 USD
Set in the time just before Napoleon’s return to power, this adventurous tale follows the trials and tribulations of Edmond Dantès. After being unjustly imprisoned on the day of his wedding, Edmond devises a plan that leads to his escape, a hoard of treasure, and a new identity: the Count of Monte Cristo. A tale of courage, vengeance, romance and betrayal!
Captain Harlock: Dimensional Voyage
By: Leiji Matsumoto and Kouichi Shimahoshi
Volume 1 Release Date: 3 October 2017
Price: $12.99 USD
When Tadashi Daiba’s father is murdered by invaders known as the Mazon, he becomes frustrated in the face of the Earth government’s flippant attitude. Landing himself in prison, Tadashi finds himself invited aboard the battleship Arcadia, controlled by none other than the legendary Captain Harlock. Joining his crew on their journey through space, Tadashi’s future will lead him to confront not only the Mazon, but the many other forces across the universe threatening humanity’s very existence.
Adam Arlond | Editor-in-Chief
Captain Harlock is both a widely respected character and a personal favorite in the office, so it was no question we wanted this newest series starring the coolest space pirate to ever rule the skies. Whether you’re a long time fan or completely new to the character, this latest series is amazingly drawn and exciting to read. This is one series that no reader should miss out on.
Hollow Fields (Full-Color Edition)
By: Madeleine Rosca
Volume 1 Release Date: 3 October 2017
Price: $12.99 USD
Located on the outskirts of Nullsville and run by the insidious Engineers, the grim boarding school dedicates itself to raising the next generation of mad scientists and evil geniuses! Classes include Live Taxidermy, Cross-Species Body Part Transplantation, and Killer Robot Construction. For her own survival, Lucy must master her lessons quickly―at the end of each week, the student with the lowest grades is sent to the old windmill for detention…and so far, no child has ever returned…
Jason DeAngelis | Seven Seas Entertainment
Hollow Fields is one of the most treasured books we’ve released in our over ten years of publishing here at Seven Seas. Madeleine has built such a fantastical world in Hollow Fields and we couldn’t be happier to have the opportunity to rerelease the title in this new format for a whole new generation of readers and existing fans alike.
Hatsune Miku: Bad∞End∞Night
By: Hitoshizuku-P × Yama△ and Tsubata Nozaki
Volume 1 Release Date: 2 May 2017
Price: $13.99 USD
Hatsune Miku is a young woman seeking to become an actress, but just as it seems her chance has come, everything is thrown upside down when she finds herself hurled into the “world of stage” within a strange mansion. There she meets seven mysterious, and potentially dangerous, characters. Although each comes with their own secrets, they almost all have one goal in common—find the stolen script pages, or be trapped in this false world forever!
The Testament of Sister New Devil Storm!
By: Tetsuto Uesu and Fumihiro Kiso
Volume 1 Release Date: 26 September 2017
Price: $12.99 USD
High school student Toujo Basara’s life has taken a turn for the strange. Although hesitant about his father’s sudden decision to remarry, he can’t deny it comes with a couple perks—drop-dead gorgeous step-sisters…who also happen to be members of a demon clan! Mio Naruse is a Demon Lord and Mario Naruse her succubus servant. Chaos and passionate antics ensue as Basara gets acquainted with his new demonic siblings, trying to protect them from dangerous demon rivals and struggling to keep up with their lusty, devilish appetites.
Sleeping Beauty
By: Yumi Unita
Volume 1 Release Date: 21 November 2017
Price: $12.99 USD
High school student Yaneko loves to sleep, so much that she can barely wake up of her own accord. That is, until she is roused from her slumber by a sleep spirit known as Nerim. Yaneko must accompany the benevolent spirit on his daily work route, as he grants the gift of comfortable sleep to people (and animals!) of all ages. But just what is his true purpose and why has he chosen Yaneko to be his assistant? This could very well be the beginning of a beautiful friendship!
Dragon Half
By: Ryusuke Mita
Volume 1 Release Date: 26 December 2017
Price: $19.99 USD
A young girl named Mink has fallen for the dreamy Dick Saucer, a famous idol. There’s only one problem: Dick’s not just an idol—he’s a dragon slayer, too…and Mink is half dragon! To solve this conundrum, Mink and her friends must set out on a playful quest to destroy the Demon Lord Azetodeth and gain a potion that will make Mink completely human! Will Mink’s love finally be requited or is this doomed to be a fetch quest failure?
Adam Arnold | Editor-in-Chief
Dragon Half is one of those series that’s near and dear to my nostalgic otaku heart and a title I’ve long wanted to see get an official English print release. Mink was a lot of fan’s first monster girl, but so few actually know her full story. I think it’s time we changed that, and these omnibus are the perfect way to do that.
Cutie Honey a Go Go!
By: Hideaki Anno and Shinpei Itou
Volume 1 Release Date: 26 September 2017
Price: $15.99 USD
Tokyo is under seige by the terrorist organization known as Panther Claw, and the beautiful superheroine android known as Cutie Honey appears on the scene to take them on—but fails! For her own protection, Cutie Honey must join forces with government agent Natsuko Aki, and pose as student and teacher at St. Chapel Academy. But there is nowhere to hide from Panther Claw and its leader’s evil machinations!
Adam Arnold | Editor-in-Chief
Who hasn’t heard of Cutie Honey? She’s one of the most iconic ‘magical girls’ in anime fandom. I’ve got a manga bucket list and this book was on it, and we’re all excited to be able to publish this complete Cutie Honey story.
Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch
By: Ryo Mizuno
Volume 1 Release Date: 31 October 2017
Price: $24.99 USD
Parn, a reckless but passionate swordsman embarks on a quest to discover the source of a great evil overwhelming the country of Lodoss. Joining him are Deedlit, a young elf wielding powerful magic; Ghim, the tough-as-stones dwarf; Etoh, a fledgling priest; Slayn, the group’s sorcerer; and Woodchuck, their indispensable thief. Together, this iconic group will join forces to discover the truth behind a world torn apart by ancient deities and wield the power needed to defeat the Grey Witch!
Adam Arnold | Editor-in-Chief
Record of Lodoss War is a timeless classic. You’d be hard-pressed to find an adult anime or manga fan who hasn’t had some experience with it. Being the inspiration for decades of fantasy stories after it, we’re thrilled to be releasing this stunning edition of the original Grey Witch novel for readers of all generations to enjoy.
Spirit Circle
By: Satoshi Mizukami
Volume 1 Release Date: 10 October 2017
Price: $12.99 USD
Fuuta Okeya can see ghosts. Besides that—and the bandage he always keeps on his cheek—he’s a perfectly normal 14-year old boy enamoured with the new transfer student. Unfortunately, Kouko Ishigami wants little to do with him. A strange ghost that follows her, however, seems to feel quite differently. But, when Kouko sees the strange birthmark hidden beneath the bandage on Fuuta’s cheek, she has a change of heart…for the worse. Not only does she denounce him as her enemy, but she claims that the birthmark is a curse she engraved upon his face during one of their many past lives. What happened between Kouko and Fuuta, and what is the connection to the strange, fantastical dreams that Fuuta begins to experience?
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash (Light Novel)
By: Ao Jyumonji and Eiri Shirai
in collaboration with: J-Novel Club
Volume 1 Release Date: 6 June 2017
Price: $13.99 USD
Haruhiro awakens to darkness and amnesia, among a group of strangers who can only remember their own names…and nothing else. When they make it into the light, they discover Grimgar—a fantasy world that’s like something out of an RPG game. Without apparent skills or knowledge of their surroundings, Haruhiro and his newfound friends band together to form an adventuring party. Only by cooperating, using their wits, and learning new skills can they hope to survive in this dangerous land of monsters and magic.
Occultic;Nine (Light Novel)
By: Chiyomaru Shikura and pako
in collaboration with: J-Novel Club
Volume 1 Release Date: 4 July 2017
Price: $13.99 USD
What happens when eight eccentrics cross paths on a paranormal blog run by a high school NEET? A whole lot of weird! Gamon Yuta runs an occult-related site he hopes will one day make him rich. But before his dreams can come true, strange things occur when the lives of these nine oddballs collide. Can they solve a case that transcends reality and could alter the very fabric of our world?
