Seven Seas Entertainment has licensed three new manga and light novel series, as well as plans for an audiobook adaptation of Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear and deluxe hardcover editions of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation.
Here are the details for the new licenses:
The Scheming Crown Prince’s (Supposedly) Wicked Consort
Original Story: Subaru Kayano
Original Character Designer: Wan Hachipisu
Manga Art: Seikan
The first volume of the mature-rated manga series will be released for the first time in the English language in February 2026, 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.
Synopsis:
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 Tale of a Little Alchemist Blessed by the Spirits (Light Novel and Manga)
Story: yocco
Light Novel Illustrations: Junsui
Manga Art: Asanaya
The first volume of the light novel series will be released for the first time in English in February 2026, in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
The first volume of the manga will be released for the first time in English in March 2026 as single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
Synopsis:
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!
Kitayama and Minamiya
Story and Art: Sugar Satoh
The first volume of the Boys’ Love romantic comedy will be released in January 2026, 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.
Synopsis:
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?
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (Deluxe Hardcover)
Story: Rifujin na Magonote
Illustrations: Shirotaka
Seven Seas will publish the entire light novel series in collectible deluxe hardcover omnibus volumes. The first omnibus containing Volumes 1-3 will be released in November 2025.
Synopsis:
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!
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear (Audiobook)
Story: Kumanano
Illustrations: 029
An audiobook adaptation of Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear will be released for the first time in the English language on May 15, 2025 through Seven Seas’ Siren imprint. It will be narrated by Marissa Lenti, who voiced Yuna in the English dub of the TV anime adaptation.
Pre-orders are now available at Seven Seas Audiobooks official website.
Synopsis:
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!
Source: press release
