Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the licensing of three new light novel and manga series from author Yoru Sumino, as well as the launch of two new audiobook adaptations which includes A Tale of the Secret Saint.
Here are the details on the publisher’s newest licenses:
I Have a Secret (Manga)
Story: Yoru Sumino
Art: Zui Nieki
The manga adaptation of the coming-of-age story from the author of I Want to Eat Your Pancreas and At Night, I Become a Monster.
I Have a Secret: The Complete Manga Collection 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in May 2026, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
Synopsis:
Five high school classmates hold secrets close to their hearts—hidden talents, unspoken feelings, and buried pain. As they collide with each other on the path to growing up, they might jostle some of those secrets free. From Yoru Sumino, acclaimed author of I Want to Eat Your Pancreas and I Had That Same Dream Again comes a gentle, intriguing tale about love, life, and the things we leave unsaid.
Distorted I Love You (Light Novel)
Story: Yoru Sumino
Illustrations: ITSUKA
Distorted I Love You will be printed for the first time in the English language in July 2026 in a large-trim edition as part of Seven Seas’ Airship imprint.
Synopsis:
It happened quietly. A livestream announcement from a low-tier prophecy channel. The end of the world was officially coming.
Some believe it, others don’t. But soon, people begin claiming to see things that others cannot and a sort of madness seems to spread. Are people losing their minds or is it simply a matter of making the most of the time they have left? Moves are made, chances are taken, and nothing is certain. Dive into this supernatural rollercoaster of emotions from acclaimed author, Yoru Sumino.
Confession Strategy
Story: Yoru Sumino
Confession Strategy will be printed for the first time in the English language in June 2026 in a large-trim edition as part of Seven Seas’ Airship imprint. An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.
Synopsis:
Chizuru and her best friend Hibiki have always been close, though Chizuru is very aware of how close Hibiki wishes they were. Now recently engaged, Chizuru wants Hibiki to move on and be happy with his life but knows the only way he can do that is to finally admit his feelings out loud.
But while Chizuru has only the best intentions for Hibiki, could her confession plan wind up backfiring or will this completely ruin their friendship?
I Will Forget This Feeling Someday (Audiobook)
Story: Yoru Sumino
The audiobook adaptation will be released for the first time in the English language on July 17, 2025. It will be narrated by Kurt Kanazawa.
Synopsis:
Suzuki Kaya lives an everyday, ordinary, boring life. That is, until a dazzling light appears before him at a defunct bus stop, showing him a vision of a girl from another world. From that moment, Kaya’s life changes as they strive to find ways to meet one another from across dimensions, and maybe… even fall in love.
A Tale of the Secret Saint (Audiobook)
Story: Touya
Illustrations: chibi
The first volume of the audiobook adaptation will be released for the first time in the English language on July 17, 2025. It will be narrated by Katy Vaughn, known for her role as Yukari Yukino in the English dub of Your Name.
The original light novel series is inspiring a TV anime adaptation. Both the light novels and manga adaptation are available from Seven Seas.
Synopsis:
Born into a long line of knights, Fia is determined to become a knight herself, just like all her siblings. But a brush with death awakens memories of her past life as a Saint—a woman who wields rare, powerful healing and protection magic — along with the ability to use that magic herself! The downside is that Fia also remembers her past life’s untimely death, and the danger she will be in if anyone finds out what she really is. She vows to stay on her knighthood path and keep her powers a secret forever! But how can she resist using her newfound powers when they’re just so useful?
Pre-orders for both audiobooks are now available at Seven Seas Audiobooks official website.
Source: press release
