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Seven Seas Licenses the Ushiyama-san Manga Series

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Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the license acquisition of the manga series Ushiyama-san by Haruyoshi Aizawa. A moo-ving monster girl romance! The most popular girl in school, Ushiyama, is a cowgirl who catches everyone’s eye and dominates on the volleyball court. But can a shy, short batboy catch the tall beauty’s attention? 

In a school filled with humanoid creatures of all kinds, one cowgirl is at the top of the high school hierarchy. Tall and beautiful Ushiyama has got it all: looks, smarts, and serious volleyball skills. She’s beloved by all at school, but especially by one shy and small-statured batboy. Will someone like Ushiyama ever give him the time of day or is it better to admire her from afar?

Ushiyama-san Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in August 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.

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Hanashi Media comes to BookWalker

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BookWalker has announced the launch of Hanashi Media on its global storefront. Readers worldwide can discover and purchase digital light novels from Hanashi Media’s growing library directly at www.bookwalker.com and through the BookWalker app.

Hanashi Media is an independent publisher dedicated to bringing captivating Japanese light novels and digital entertainment to English-speaking audiences. This partnership brings several fan-favorite fantasy, isekai, and romance titles into BookWalker’s robust catalog of over 79,000 volumes.

Launch Titles & Available Volumes

Starting today, BookWalker readers can dive into the initial lineup of Hanashi Media releases, featuring multi-volume additions to major series:

  • Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy (Volumes 1-6)
  • Another World Survival (Volumes 1-9)
  • The Fruit of Evolution (Volumes 1-6)
  • My Pet is a Saintess (Volumes 1-4)
  • The Dark Guild Master’s Smile Would Fit Best (Volumes 1-2)
  • Half Spirit
  • Love Under the Blue Moon
  • An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess (Volumes 1-2)
  • A Journey Through Another World (Volume 1)
  • I Got Reincarnated As a Cultist Mob in an Eroge Full of Maniacs with Death Wishes (Volumes 1-4)
  • I Saved Myself with a Potion! (Volume 1)
  • Re:Monster (Volumes 1-2)
  • Reincarnated As a Poor Farmer in Another World (Volume 1)
  • Reincarnated Onmyoji (Volume 1)
  • The Abandoned Reincarnation Sage (Volumes 1-2)
  • The Disfavored Prince Is a Genius Alchemist (Volume 1)
  • GATE (Volumes 1-2)
  • The New Gate (Volumes 1-2)
  • I’m Just a Villager, So What? (Volumes 1-3)

Seamless Library Integration & Reader Freedom

All Hanashi Media titles purchased on BookWalker feature full integration with the platform’s LCP (Licensed Content Protection) system. This allows readers to enjoy complete library portability across the new native BookWalker iOS and Android apps, as well as any LCP-compatible third-party eReader devices.

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How to Hide the Emperor’s Child Vol. 1 is a solid debut and has us wanting to immediately read more

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An empress’s marriage ends in divorce after a single day . . . but a son born in secret ties the couple together forever. This manhwa adaptation of Lee Yeonseon’s webnovel is now available in English print for the first time.

Astelle von Lestern devoted years of her life to becoming the perfect bride for Kaizen, the crown prince of the Rastiel empire and the only man she has ever loved. The morning after their wedding, the emperor passes away and Kaizen inherits the throne—and to Astelle’s shock, Kaizen promptly demands a divorce.

With no choice but to accept, Astelle cuts ties with her disgruntled family and resolves to live a quiet life . . . until she discovers she’s pregnant with Kaizen’s child. Kaizen’s abrupt ascension to the throne has ignited fierce political strife, and Astelle refuses to allow her son, Theore, to become a pawn in the nobles’ power struggle. But hiding Theore is no easy task, as he was born with the unmistakable red eyes of the imperial bloodline. When Kaizen tracks her down after six years apart, can Astelle protect her child—and herself—from the cold-hearted man she swore to forget?

Volume 1 collects episodes 1–16 of the webcomic How to Hide the Emperor’s Child.

Story: Lee Yeonseon
Adapted by: 26
Art: Ssal
Translation: C&C Revolution

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My Hero Academia: Ultra Artworks is for the hardcore fans of My Hero Academia

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Celebrate My Hero Academia with this PLUS ULTRA collection of author Kohei Horikoshi’s art!

Spanning ten years of Kohei Horikoshi’s work on his incredibly popular love letter to superheroes, My Hero Academia: Ultra Artworks includes covers, illustrations from Shonen Jump, and art from special events as well! Now readers can pore over the exuberantly dynamic artwork that made My Hero Academia the biggest manga in the world at a bigger size than ever. Plus, Horikoshi provides expansive insights on his craft, shares behind-the-scenes anecdotes for each illustration, and created an all-new cover for this art book!

by: Kohei Horikoshi

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The Apothecary Diaries: Xiaolan’s Story is really for fans of the series and not much else

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Discover The Apothecary Diaries from Xiaolan’s perspective in novelist Natsu Hyuuga’s official spin-off story!

Though born into poverty, Xiaolan was content with her simple life caring for her siblings. But out of desperation, her family was forced to make a terrible decision… Sent to the imperial palace as a servant, Xiaolan now spends her days washing laundry and tending to the consorts’ needs. She doesn’t mind her new lot in life—after all, there’s food!—and soon makes friends with another servant, a strange girl named Maomao. Can the two help each other as they find their way in the scheming, status-seeking society of the rear palace?

Story: Natsu Hyuuga
Art: Itsuki Nanao
Character Design: Touco Shino
Translator: Julie Philips
Letterer: Lys Blakeslee

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Seven Seas Licenses Twinkling Secrets Told Us Tonight Is the Night Boys’ Love Manga

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Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the license acquisition of the Mature-rated Boys’ Love manga Twinkling Secrets Told Us Tonight Is the Night by NOJIRO GURI. From the creator of It Was The End Of Spring and In the Key of Love, Reprised! A Boys’ Love friends-to-lovers fantasy manga that will put a spell on your heart.

Alloy is a beautiful and noble young man who just so happens to be his nation’s lifeline. With his magic, status, and looks, he has no problem winning the hearts of those around him and is adored by everyone he meets. Mikado has been by Alloy’s side since they were kids and continues to work by his side. In public, the two seem to be complete opposites. But when they’re alone, their connection is electric!

Twinkling Secrets Told Us Tonight Is the Night will be released in August 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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Seven Seas Licenses the Living With My New Cat Manga

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Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the license acquisition of the full-color manga Living With My New Cat by Fujihito. Don’t miss this precious story of moving forward and learning to love again—the sequel manga to Living With My Old Cat!

It’s not easy to move on after losing something or someone you love dearly. But sometimes, life knows when you need a little nudge. See how much brighter daily life becomes when you open your home to a new love. This sweet sequel to Living With My Old Cat contains all-new stories about a rescue tortie and how different yet similar day-to-day life can be with a new kitten.

Living With My New Cat will be printed for the first time in the English language in August 2027 for $14.99 USA / $19.99 CAN, with the series available in an oversized edition. An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.

An illustration featuring a boy sitting next to a cat on a yellow background, with Japanese text that includes the title 'hibi neko nikki' by Fujihito.

Seven Seas Launches Al the Adventurer: That Magic Shouldn’t Work! Audiobook for its Siren Imprint

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Seven Seas Entertainment has announced, through its Siren imprint for audiobooks, the launch of the audiobook for Al the Adventurer: That Magic Shouldn’t Work! by Lemon and sime, with narration by Micky Shiloah. In a land of magic, one young man uses his powerful abilities in a rather peculiar way. Journey with Al on his path to becoming a master magician—manga also from Seven Seas!

Al, the third son of an impoverished lord, is obsessed with magic. Working as an adventurer to fund his books and tools, he stumbles on the hidden grave of an ancient sage named Tempest. The ancient knowledge granted to him by this lucky find, coupled with his own burning passion for experimentation, allows him to put his own flair on existing spells, turning them into powerful versions of themselves! Before long, he’s recognized as the greatest mage in the kingdom. But what happens when danger threatens the realm, and its people look to him to quell the unrest? Can this hero with a humble start use the wisdom of the past to save the present?

Al the Adventurer: That Magic Shouldn’t Work! (Audiobook) Vol. 1 will be released for the first time in the English language on October 15, 2026. Pre-orders available now at sevenseasaudiobooks.com.

Cover art for the novel 'Al the Adventurer: That Magic Shouldn't Work!' featuring a young adventurer in a fantasy village setting with a sword and backpack.

Seven Seas Launches Reluctant Space Commander: From Death Wish to Galactic Hero! Audiobook for its Siren Imprint

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Seven Seas Entertainment has announced, through its Siren imprint for audiobooks, the launch of the audiobook for Reluctant Space Commander: From Death Wish to Galactic Hero! by Norasiro and Johndee, with narration by Maxwell Glick. When all he wants is to die a hero, one man joins the Space Force to look cool while saving the planet! The only problem? He’s too good at his job to die! And don’t miss the manga, also available from Seven Seas.

When heartbreak drives Nao to enlist in the Space Force, he discovers a new purpose in life: stylishly sacrificing himself for the greater good. Unfortunately, standing in his way are his capable crew—and his own skills!

Every hopeless battle somehow turns to triumph in his hands. His ship is surrounded? He selflessly orders his crew to abandon him, but they rally instead, wiping out the enemy. A pirate ship is escaping? He ruthlessly crashes himself into it, but its engine fails, enabling its capture. Why can’t a guy just catch a break and go down in a blaze of glory?!

His skyrocketing reputation lands him a swift promotion and the attention of the princess herself, but will Nao get the one thing he truly desires—the sweet release of a heroic death?

Reluctant Space Commander: From Death Wish to Galactic Hero! (Audiobook) Vol. 1 will be released for the first time in the English language on October 15, 2026. Pre-orders available now at sevenseasaudiobooks.com.

Cover of the novel 'Reluctant Space Commander' featuring three characters: a blonde woman in a purple outfit, a woman in a white space suit, and a man in a captain's uniform with futuristic weapons and a starry background.

Seven Seas Licenses Zulyun x Bakyun Manga Series

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Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the license acquisition of the manga series Zukyun x Bakyun by Teito Yuzuriha. Guns, violence, and love explode in this action-packed rom-com! Two assassins who excel at their jobs but have zero ideas when it comes to romance fall in love amidst the blood, doom, and boom.

Dan and Lyla are two highly trained, elite assassins who work together on the most dangerous of missions. They’ve only ever interacted on the job, so when Dan suddenly confesses his love for Lyla, the two find themselves up against something they have zero training for: romance! With their lives and hearts on the line, can this killer couple continue breaking bones without breaking each other’s hearts?

Zukyun x Bakyun Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in September 2027 for $14.99 USA / $19.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Cover art of the manga 'Zukyun Bakuyun' featuring two characters, one with pink hair and an eyepatch, and another with short black hair holding a gun. The background is vibrant pink with artistic text.
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