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Preview: Wandering Cat’s Cage

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Wandering Cat’s Cage

(W) Akane Torikai (A) Akane Torikai

An elegiac manga about gender, community, family, control, class, love, and what makes life worth living at the end of the world.

In Akane Torikai’s Wandering Cat’s Cage, it is the near future. Only a few women are still able to menstruate, and even fewer men will be born to them. Reproduction is limited to medical intervention controlled from on high, and the structures and lives of the past hold no weight: they are only hinted at through the remaining scraps of a world that no longer exists. Life can be good, though, if you fall in line, and the women of The City live bright, happy, tightly controlled lives. But complete obedience isn’t for everyone. For the women across the river, who live in a rundown shantytown, viewing the opulence of the city from afar each night, life is different. It is humble, and often dangerous, but it is free. It is here that Sanada, a young acupuncturist, lives with the mysterious Reiho, the only male she’s ever met, and who sells himself to the rich women who sneak across the river for something they’ve never experienced …The two form a small “family,” taking in other young women ousted from the city. But a real, living, breathing male might be too precious to leave to the shabby streets. When Reiho is kidnapped at gunpoint and taken to the breeding program in the city, Sanada must join with the other outcasts to try and rescue him, and learn the difficult truths of love, self-actualization, society, community, safety, and the future itself.

Master manga-ka Akane Torikai (Sensei’s Pious Lie) has produced a stunning work of relational SF through a gender-bent looking glass. Torikai pulls no punches examining the deeply messy subjects of our day — sexuality, gender dynamics, romantic love, familial trauma, freedom, and control, through immaculately realized settings and character-rich, emotive body language. Produced in partnership with MSX: Mangasplaining Extra.

Cover illustration for 'Wandering Cat's Cage' by Akane Torikai, featuring three characters: a young woman with long hair, a girl with a hat, and a woman sitting on a ledge, set against an urban background.
Black and white manga panel depicting a girl with long hair holding a baseball bat in an abandoned industrial setting. The first panel shows her preparing to swing, the second provides a view of debris and equipment in the background, and the third features the word 'CRACK' indicating the action of the bat striking something.
Aerial view of densely packed urban rooftops with a speech bubble saying 'HOME RUN!'
A detailed sketch of a densely built urban area, showcasing various rooftops with varying structures and levels. The scene includes rooftop gardens, water tanks, and industrial elements, emphasizing the complexity of city architecture.
A hand reaches for various candies, with a dialogue bubble stating 'HERE Y'ARE. HOME RUN REWARD.'
A black and white manga illustration featuring two characters. The character on the left has long hair and a serious expression, while the character on the right has short hair and is holding a cigarette. Speech bubbles convey dialogue about a rat being stubborn.
A street scene depicting a young woman walking away with long hair, accompanied by a dog, in a busy marketplace. People are gathered at tables eating and drinking, while shops line the streets. The image features a hand-drawn monochrome style with the word 'Honestly' appearing at the top.
A woman with glasses and a headscarf admires another woman's hair while sitting indoors. The other woman, dressed in a casual outfit, appears to be in a vibrant setting with various objects and street elements in the background.
A black and white comic panel depicting several characters engaging in conversation. One character asks another for help with their back, while a third character jokes about buying hair. The scene is set in an informal, bustling environment with detailed backgrounds and expressions.

Witching Hour Vol. 1 thinks it’s cute but it’s really creepy and not in a good way

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What happens when romance is literally dead?

Housewife Megumi is devoted to her husband, Yuji, but longs for something more… When Yuji literally isn’t up to the task, a supernatural lover materializes in their bedroom. Will this spirit move her?

Megumi’s love life is lackluster. Sex with her husband, Yuji, has become just a means to conceive a child. But then a ghost enters the picture—and their bedroom. The spirit caters to Megumi’s deepest desires, satisfying her to the point where Yuji grows suspicious. Unfortunately, the private investigator he hires has a dark side. And then Megumi’s incorporeal paramour finds a new way to possess her more fully…

Story: Paru Itagaki
Art: Paru Itagaki
Translation: Tomo Kimura
Touch-up and Lettering: Elena Diaz

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Yen Press Announces Ten Acquisitions at MCM London Comic Con 2026

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Yen Press has announced ten acquisitions at the Yen Press Industry Panel that took place at MCM London Comic Con 2026, with new manga, light novel, and audiobook series set to debut in April 2027.

Joining Yen Audio are two new releases (Scarlet and ’Cause I’m Freedom!) that include adaptations of the legendary Mamoru Hosoda’s latest work as well as one of the most fun and quirky concepts for a Yen On light novel series in recent years.

Scarlet

By Mamoru Hosoda

The price of failure is death, but even death will not stand in the way of her vengeance.

Princess Scarlet’s life in the royal palace is turned on its head when her uncle Claudius usurps the throne and executes the king. Forever changed, she vows to take revenge on her father’s enemies—but she fails. When she next opens her eyes, she finds herself in the land of the dead. It is a world of madness where fallen soldiers from across time cause mayhem day in and day out, a wasteland where the injured or weak cease to exist. In this place where hopelessness seems inevitable, Scarlet crosses paths with a man named Hijiri, a registered nurse from present-day Japan. Together they set out on a journey to ensure that her enemies never find salvation.

An animated book cover featuring two characters, a man and a woman, standing together in a dramatic pose with swords. The background shows a colorful sky, and the title 'Scarlet' with the author's name 'Mamoru Hosoda' is displayed at the bottom, with a banner indicating 'COVER NOT FINAL'.

’Cause I’m Freedom!

By Taro Hitsuji
Illustration by Azumi Akitake

THE GUN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD!

Faye Leonheart is a seventeen-year-old swordfighting prodigy and the heir apparent to the mightiest warrior clan. After three long years, she finally returns from her sword-training pilgrimage…with a magical machine gun in hand?! Promptly disowned by her family with nothing but her beloved firearm for company, this trigger-happy young lady commits herself to studying ancient technology called overgear. After all, who has time for regrets when freedom calls? The world is full of archaic ruins, and Faye is ready to explore them, full-metal style!

Joining Yen On are two new releases (Cross-Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie: Extra Round! and And Thus, the Wizard Noi Garené Became a Bride 100 Years Later) that include a spin-off volume of a fan-favorite romantic comedy series and a compelling new fantasy series.

Cover art for the light novel 'Cause I'm Freedom! featuring a confident female protagonist in a red cloak, wielding weapons, with a small angelic figure hovering beside her.

Cross-Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie: Extra Round!

By Hiroro Akizakura
Illustration by Dangmill

TWO TIMES THE HAPPILY EVER AFTERS!

Cross-Dressing Villainess returns with a collection of short stories set after the original series—plus an alternate story branch! In “Oscar’s Route,” Cecilia and Oscar’s next year at Vleugel Academy is interrupted when they receive an invitation to the wedding of a princess in a neighboring country. Once the royal couples arrives, however, they learn the bride-to-be is threatening to call the whole thing off…because of her crush on Oscar?!

In “Gilbert’s Route,” the narrative follows what would have happened if Cecilia had fallen for Gilbert instead. After the events of Volume 3, Gilbert suddenly leaves the Sylvies for his biological family and pulls out of school for the semester. But when Cecilia attempts to get him to return, he shuts her down completely! To win Gilbert back and finally reveal her feelings, Cecilia must go incognito at a masquerade with ties to Prosper Kingdom’s underworld…

No matter which love interest is your favorite, this extra volume is not to be missed!

Cover illustration of a light novel featuring characters in formal attire with a focus on a blonde girl in the center, surrounded by several male characters. The title includes Japanese text and indicates a theme of cross-dressing as well as an adventurous plot.

And Thus, the Wizard Noi Garené Became a Bride 100 Years Later

By Eiko Mutsuhana

Her apprentice is a marriage-minded Dark Lord?!

Noi Garené is hailed as the greatest wizard in the Kingdom of Ethria, so when the Demon Lord’s vessel turns out to be an orphaned child, who better to take him in? She names the young boy Kaldia, and the days fly by as she teaches him magic, cares for him, and soothes his wounded heart. Meanwhile, Noi tirelessly searches for a way to prevent the Demon Lord’s emergence. When the fateful day finally arrives, she sacrifices her life to save her dear apprentice. The last thing she expected was to open her eyes a hundred years later and find a man who looks startingly like Kaldia proposing to her the moment she wakes up!

Also announced were six new manga series (Secret: Homicide Edition; My Yandere Girlfriend Hiding in the Dungeon Kills Me Over and Over Again; About a Place in the Kinki Region; My Childhood Friend Meows Under the Skirt; Summer Boy Blues; and Is the Hot-Voiced Streamer Into Me?!) that include a premium edition of a dark and gritty tale from Doubt creator Yoshiki Tonogai, manga adaptations of two amazing novels from Yen On, and a handful of great new additions to the ever-growing lineup of Yen Press Boys Love and Girls Love.

Anime-style book cover featuring a girl with long, white hair and teal eyes, dressed in a colorful, ornate outfit. She sits on the ground surrounded by flowers and birds, looking thoughtfully at the viewer. A red banner states 'COVER NOT FINAL'.

Secret: Homicide Edition

By Yoshiki Tonogai

“There are three murderers hiding in your midst.” These ominous words given to the six survivors of a tragic bus accident are followed by an ultimatum: The murderers must anguish over their crimes and find a way to answer for them within one week, or the evidence of their sins will be given to the police. But when every person has a secret, who can you trust…? The thrilling psychological horror manga returns in an all-new deluxe omnibus!

manga cover featuring four students with rabbit masks sitting at desks in a classroom, with a red and black color scheme and the title 'Secret 1' prominently displayed

My Yandere Girlfriend Hiding in the Dungeon Kills Me Over and Over Again

By Eiji Nomura
Original Story by Nikita Kitagawa

Accused of a crime he didn’t commit, Kiska is banished to the deepest reaches of a high-level dungeon with no hope of escape. But when he finds himself on the brink of despair, mere moments away from death at a monster’s hands, he’s given the chance to turn things around—in the form of the skill “Save & Reset!”

Cover art of a manga featuring a young woman with long dark hair, wearing a blue and white outfit, surrounded by chains. The title is displayed in bold pink lettering, with a red banner indicating that it is a not final cover.

About a Place in the Kinki Region

By Tsukasa Usui
Original Story by Sesuji

The “found-footage” novel phenomenon, now in manga form!

After the editor of an occult magazine goes missing while researching the spooky stories surrounding a certain area in the Kinki Region, his friend sets out to follow his footsteps and discover what happened. In the scraps of the old articles, strange fan mail, and far-fetched forum posts he gathers, a disturbing narrative begins to emerge—something really is wrong about a place in the Kinki Region…

Manga cover featuring a girl with a unique facial expression and braided hair, surrounded by Japanese text. The title reads 'About a place in the Kinki region' and includes 'Cover Not Final' at the bottom.

My Childhood Friend Meows Under the Skirt

By Raku Nanahashi
Original Story by Hotori Handa

Miyake has more cats than any other town in Japan, and Ichika is crazy about all of them. If she could be friends with cats, she probably would. Especially since Ichika hasn’t spoken to her childhood friend, Maki, for over a year at this point… After Ichika realizes her and her estranged bestie are now classmates, she becomes determined to rekindle what they once had. But Maki is skittish, withdrawn, and never gives Ichika a chance to get

close—until a magical cat’s curse changes their relationship forever…

Cover art of a manga series featuring two characters with cat ears. One character is sitting and looking up at the other who is leaning down. The cover includes stylized text and cat illustrations, with a 'COVER NOT FINAL' label.

Summer Boy Blues

By Miyako Tono

After getting caught in the act brings their first time together screeching to a halt, Atsushi and Michiru’s relationship is left in ruins—until, by sheer coincidence, they reunite during the summer of their high school entrance exams. Michiru, still wanting nothing more than to forget it ever happened, turns and runs, but Atsushi stops him in his tracks with an all-too-familiar line…

In spite of himself, Michiru finds all his walls being gradually broken down by Atsushi’s charm, though he still can’t escape the heartache he feels from their shared trauma. But even when he stands his ground in wanting to stay separate, Atsushi’s just as set on not letting him go…

Cover illustration for 'Summer Boy Blue' by Miyako Tono, featuring a young man and woman with floral elements. The left side shows the woman with dark hair surrounded by white flowers, while the right side depicts the man with short hair against a backdrop of orange flowers. The text 'COVER NOT FINAL' is visible in the corner.

Is the Hot-Voiced Streamer Into Me?!

By APEKO

Sora Hoshino is a college student who dreams of meeting the perfect top. His favorite source of solace in his hectic student life is listening to a hotshot BL-roleplay ASMR streamer called Sojiro, whose voice and roleplay scenarios are the stuff of his wildest fantasies. One day, Sojiro invites Sora to meetup IRL—and as if that wasn’t enough of a shock, the one Sora finds waiting for him at their meeting place is…!?

Manga cover featuring two male characters with contrasting hair colors, one with black hair and the other with pink hair, both smiling and taking a selfie together. The background includes colorful stars and graphics, with the title displayed prominently.

Nakama Press Hits Max Velocity with Uoto’s 100 Meters in 2027

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Runners, to your mark! This February, Mad Cave Studios and Nakama Press are bringing 100 Meters by Uoto, an award-winning sports manga series, to fans who are eager for more in the growing genre.

Originally based on a one-shot released in Japan titled Hyakuemu or 100’M, 100 Meters was serialized from 2018 to 2019 by KODANSHA before being collected into five volumes. Later, an anime adaptation was released in 2025 and eventually streamed globally on Netflix in December of that year. The anime won the Iris Prize and AkaShachi Award from the Aichi Nagoya International Animation Film Festival in 2025 and best original story/screenplay at the Tokyo Anime Award Festival in 2026.

In 100 Meters, Togashi, a naturally gifted sprinter, has always outrun everything around him—until he meets a rival who challenges not just his speed, but his understanding of what it means to win. As their paths continue to cross from childhood into adolescence, what begins as a simple race evolves into an intense, psychological rivalry. Driven by talent, obsession, and the desire to prove themselves, both runners are pushed to their limits both on and off the track.

A perfect blend of psychological and sports tension, 100 Meters is a fitting next read for fans of Ace of the Diamond, Slam Dunk, Blue Lock, and others. The first volume will be available in stores and online February 16, 2027. 

An illustration of a male athlete crouching on a starting block, wearing a black athletic outfit with a competition number. The background is a vibrant yellow, and the text '100 METERS Volume 1' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

Seven Seas Licenses Miotsukushi: Backdoor Channels Boys’ Love Manga

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Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the license acquisition of the Mature-rated Boys’ Love manga series Miotsukushi: Backdoor Channels by YUZUHA OUGI. In this political drama, a hacker works closely with a political representative to capture a spy. But this hacker doesn’t want money for a job well done—he has something much more physical in mind. A sexy and thrilling Boys’ Love manga with a hacker x political rep!

A spy has infiltrated the office of a member of Japan’s House of Representatives. Nagumo, the representative’s secretary, hires the genius hacker Mio to identify the spy. Mio completes the job in record time, but he doesn’t want money for a job well done. He wants Nagumo’s body. So begins a relationship between a single-mindedly devoted hacker and a brutally ambitious political operative.

Miotsukushi: Backdoor Channels Vol. 1 will be released in July 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.

A stylized illustration of two male characters, one in a suit with glasses and the other showing off a dragon tattoo on his back. The background features a nighttime cityscape.

Seven Seas Licenses Two Cats and a Dog Manga

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Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the license acquisition of the full-color manga Two Cats and a Dog by Haru Fujimori. Three pets, two hands—how can a single owner show their furbabies equal love?! A fun, full-color slice-of-life comic about an artist with two cats and a dog who all want attention and love!

Life with three fluffy companions is a heaven on Earth—unless you only have two hands! Bana-san, a devoted dog, Kuro, a gluttonous cat, and Cha-sama, a cat who lives in their own world, all reside in the home of a single artist. And while life truly is better with more furbabies, caring for multiple pets can come with a lot of challenges, the biggest being how to divide attention equally between the three. 

An adorable, full-color comic about the daily life of three affectionate pets and their devoted human.

Two Cats and a Dog will be printed for the first time in the English language in September 2027 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN, with the series available in an oversized edition. An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.

A cartoon illustration of a person sitting on the floor surrounded by a playful dog and two cats, with the text in Japanese expressing a humorous sentiment about not having enough hands to pet all the animals.

Seven Seas Licenses  The Mercenary Bomber Explodes All Cheaters Manga Series

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Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the license acquisition of the manga series The Mercenary Bomber Explodes All Cheaters by Karaku Yuuki and Urashima Tsushima. A mercenary with a love for bombs finds himself summoned to another world where he’ll have to prove just how explosive his skills truly are! An isekai manga with a booming story you don’t want to miss.

Jack knows a thing or two about bombs. So much so, he’s earned the name “The Bomber” for his explosive endeavors as a mercenary. But after a particularly heavy job, the reward waiting for Jack is a summons to another world! Can this Jack of explosive trades prove useful in a totally different world, or will fate have other plans?

The Mercenary Bomber Explodes All Cheaters Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in October 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.

Cover art for a manga featuring a muscular man in tactical gear holding a firearm, alongside a girl with gray hair and a serious expression, set against a dramatic background with bold text.

NYCC 2026: Yen Press Announces Twelve Acquisitions

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Yen Press announced twelve acquisitions at the Yen Press Industry Panel that took place at New York Comic Con 2026, adding new manga and light novel series to the Yen Press and Yen On catalogs.

Joining Yen On are four new series (The Girls Adrift Among the Stars; Dungeon Master: Creating a Hot Spring Dungeon; Fate/strange Fake; Kino’s Journey) that include new additions from iconic creators as well as one of the most legendary light novel series of the past few decades.

The Girls Adrift Among the Stars

By Yuiko Agarizaki Illustration by Fuwan Sono

AN INTERGALACTIC VOYAGE FOR A PLANET TO CALL HOME

A horse-drawn carriage races across the cosmos. Or rather, a spaceship made to look like one. At the helm are a pair of refugees who fled Earth after pollution rendered it uninhabitable: Ridley, a scientist and the designer of this peculiar spacecraft, and Watari, an accomplished martial artist with debilitating shyness. This eccentric duo has but one goal—to find a stable planet where they can settle down on!

However, every world the two visit is a little off… A planet with a god that can revive the dead, a planet where lucky people reign supreme, a planet lined with endless libraries… Can the girls navigate the unique challenges posed by each bizarre world and live to reach the next leg of their journey? And is there really a replacement for Earth waiting to be found among the stars?

Book cover featuring two anime-style girls against a cosmic background, with a horse-drawn carriage and a celestial theme. The title is displayed in both Japanese and English with the note 'Cover Not Final' in the corner.

Dungeon Master: Creating a Hot Spring Dungeon

By Amahara Illustration by Jun

COME ONE, COME ALL, TO THE MOST POPULAR DUNGEON AROUND!

So there I am on my death bed when a literal devil comes to make a deal with me. I get a second shot at life, and in exchange, I’m on the hook for designing the most enticing dungeon her world has ever seen. Pretty sweet deal, if you ask me. Let’s see, how do we get people to explore the dungeon? How about if we offer hot springs capable of

rejuvenating skin, reversing the effects of aging, and granting you crazy strength? Whoops… Looks like our baths are too popular and are causing some geopolitical strife. Well, it’s just another day in the life of a dungeon master!

Cover art for the light novel 'Reincarnated, I'll Make the Hot Springs Dungeon!' featuring a fantasy setting with multiple characters, including a knight in armor, a girl with green hair, and a sorceress, amidst a backdrop of a hot springs dungeon.

Fate/strange Fake

By Ryohgo Narita
Original Concept by TYPE-MOON

The False Grail War begins…

It has been several years since the conclusion of the Fifth Holy Grail War. Now the stage has been set for a brand-new battle in Snowfield, a city in the western United States. But this iteration of the war is built on lies. Mages and Heroic Spirits gather upon a false stage. And though they grow increasingly aware that something is amiss, they play their roles all

the same. Truth and fiction no longer matter, for these competitors fight not for the Grail, but to see their personal convictions through to the end. But when the final drop of blood is shed and the battle draws to a close, what secrets will this enigmatic conflict uncover…?

Cover of 'Fate/strange Fake' featuring two characters, one with long green hair wearing a white garment, and another with blonde hair in armor. The title is prominently displayed.

Kino’s Journey

By Keiichi Sigsawa
Illustration by Kohaku Kuroboshi

A young traveler named Kino and a talking motorcycle named Hermes are on the journey of a lifetime! They visit different countries one after another, experiencing human nature and society in its many forms. Kino wants to learn everything there is to know about how other people live. Join their introspective adventure and uncover what it is that makes the world beautiful.

Joining the catalog are eight new manga series (Spice and Wolf Diner: Gourmet Exploration; Steam-Pipe Broom Racing; Monstrosities and Me; The Ice-Core Meteoria; Mermaid Observation Diary; After Midnight Skin; Lily: Lost and Found Again ~By the Sweet Lies and Love of a Nobleman Since Their First Night~; A Peach Offering for the Imperial Court) that include a fun and unique take on one of the most celebrated series from Yen Press and a historical romance series from Ueji Yuho, a rising star in the world of manga and the creator of Lord Hades’s Ruthless Marriage.

Illustrated book cover featuring a character wearing a hat with goggles and gloves, dressed in a tan coat. The background is white with the title and author text displayed.

Spice and Wolf Diner: Gourmet Exploration

By Sera Murase
Created by Isuna Hasekura

Following the guidance of a mysterious book, Holo and Lawrence suddenly find themselves in modern-day Japan. As they wander the unfamiliar streets, something catches Holo’s nose: the tantalizing scent of delicious food! The gourmand Holo quickly becomes obsessed with all kinds of never-before-seen delicacies… Read on and even try some for yourself, with an included series of mouthwatering recipes straight from the world of Spice & Wolf!

An illustration featuring two characters from the series 'Spice and Wolf': a girl with fox ears holding a skewer and a boy in a brown vest holding a frying pan. They stand against a background of food items and a city skyline.

Steam-Pipe Broom Racing

By Yasuhiro

 Magical coal has revolutionized travel in the 19th century British Empire. Now trains and boats are hardly the only way to get around—not when you could take a pipe! Like a witch’s broomstick, these sleek iron contraptions have taken the nation by storm…and made Sheena late for work again. It’s not her fault! Those dumb rich kids keep closing off the streets to race their fancy-schmancy pipes. It’s so stupid! But after getting in an accident and challenging a stuck-up rich girl, Sheena may just find her true calling lies in the high-speed world of pipe racing!

Cover illustration for 'Steam Pipe Race in the Early 19th Century', featuring a dynamic scene with characters, including a smiling person with reddish-brown hair in the foreground and others in the background. The title is prominently displayed in both Japanese and English.

Monstrosities and Me

By funi-mu9

“You spirits can see us regular people, but most of us have no idea you are even there. It’d be pretty mean if even the few people who could talk to you ignored you anyway— You’d get lonely, right?”

So begins the story of a boy in search of a friend and a clumsy poltergeist in need of a little human kindness… The best of friendships come from the most unexpected places!

Anime-style cover art featuring a boy with a shadowy face and a girl with long black hair, both dressed in traditional attire. The boy is holding a smaller figure resembling a child in a red outfit. The background is a dimly lit room with eerie decorations and figures seated, with prominent text in Japanese.

The Ice-Core Meteoria

By Makoto Todo

In a world where a special fossil fuel known as Meteorian coal has become the number one source of fuel, steam engines have taken the world by storm. Kanata, a young coal miner, diligently studies despite his dire circumstances. One day, while breaking into a new vein of ore, Kanata finds the gears of fate have begun to turn for him—as he learns the monstrous secret of Meteoria!

Cover of the manga 'Metoria', featuring a character with blue hair and goggles, surrounded by mechanical parts and glowing blue crystals.

Mermaid Observation Diary

By UMI ISHIDA

One summer, two boys living in a small seaside village find something they’d only heard about in scary stories: a mermaid. The creature they’d fished up looks like a harmless little girl, but its true nature is a man-eating monster…or so they’re told. The cowardly Ken and the brash Shun decide to bring her home, agreeing not to breathe a word of this secret to anyone…but have they found a friend or the beginning of a nightmare?

A cover illustration featuring a young girl with pointed ears and a mermaid tail sitting in a box surrounded by greenery. The title '人魚観察日記' and the author's name 'ISHIDAUMI' are prominently displayed, with a 'COVER NOT FINAL' marker in the corner.

After Midnight Skin

By NIMMAHIRO

Toraya is a serious, modest office worker with one secret he can’t let slip: he’s really, really horny! After yet another day of exhausting work, his pent-up stress and libido get the better of him, and he heads to the office bathroom to take matters into his own hands…only for Saikawa, his least favorite supervisor, to catch him in the act. Toraya hopes they can both just forget about it, but Saikawa wants something in exchange for his silence…

Cover art for 'After Midnight Skin, Vol. 1' featuring two male characters in a romantic embrace, with one wearing a suit and the other in casual attire, set against a colorful background with the title prominently displayed.

Lily: Lost and Found Again ~By the Sweet Lies and Love of a Nobleman Since Their First Night~

By tsugumi

When Lily is abruptly cast out from the house where she was raised and left grieving at the roadside, she finds an unlikely helping hand in Chris, the proprietor of a beautiful Victorian café. As he brews a beautiful cup of tea that revives Lily, he makes a proposition… A kiss opens a new chapter for the two as their sweet, hot life comes to a boil!

Cover art for the manga 'Hiroware Lily ha Amai Uso ni Hodasareru', featuring a pink-haired female character in a white dress with ruffles, embracing a blond male character in a suit. Floral background with decorative elements and a 'COVER NOT FINAL' label in red.

A Peach Offering for the Imperial Court 

By Ueji Yuho

Far from the imperial capital stands a village where immortals reside. There, fragrant fruits grow, filled with divine Qi. But not just anyone may partake—only the most beautiful of girls are selected to sup daily upon the fruits of life. These “Immortal Peach Maidens” are the destined brides of imperial princes. Whether they like it or not, it is their role to join a prince upon his coming of age in heaven-blessed union… But on the White Peach Maiden’s first night in the palace, her assigned prince, fourth prince Li Zijing, doesn’t show up! Has her one-track life gone woefully awry, or, against all odds, will this be the start of a tale of courtly love?!

A romantic illustration featuring a woman in traditional attire with long dark hair and a man closely leaning towards her. They are surrounded by pink flowers and peach motifs, creating an intimate atmosphere. The image has a 'Cover Not Final' watermark.

Seven Seas Licenses Alice, All the Way to Outer Space Manga Series

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Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce the license acquisition of the manga series Alice, All the Way to Outer Space by Kiko Urino. One young woman has her sights set on the stars! Dreaming of becoming an astronaut, one girl will have to get a little help with her studies to ensure she can keep aiming high. The winner of the 2025 Manga Taishou Award finally makes its way to English print!

Alice is a true space-case! She dreams of floating among the stars as the first Japanese female astronaut captain, but unfortunately, her grades may keep her grounded. But when she meets a lone genius named Inuboshi, he promises he can make her smarter if she studies with him. Can Alice shoot for the moon and stars, or will she be forever Earth-bound? 

Winner of the 18th Manga Taishou Award—this series is out of this world! 

Alice, All the Way to Outer Space Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in July 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.

Cover art of a manga featuring a female character with long blue hair, wearing an orange space suit and holding an astronaut helmet.

Seven Seas Licenses This World Is Worth Fighting For Manga Series

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Seven Seas Entertainment is thrilled to announce the license acquisition of the manga series This World Is Worth Fighting For by Hatsumi Kodama. Between a bad job, a crappy boyfriend, and harassment at work, one young woman is about to start living freely and won’t let anything get in her way. It’s time to stop tolerating and start punching through problems in this no-nonsense manga!

Ito Kiri has had enough. She’s 25, is in her third year at a company she hates where she’s also getting sexually harassed, and dating a shitty guy. She exists solely on energy drinks and one thought: “I want to be useful to others.” But she’s beginning to reach her limit and feeling hopeless about her future. That is, until she receives a mysterious letter one day. 

No return address, no name, just a message she needed: Permission to live freely and on her terms. From that moment, something changes in her and she decides she’s doing whatever it takes to live a life worth living. And she’s not holding back or pulling any punches. 

This World Is Worth Fighting For Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in July 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.

A close-up illustration of a young person with brown eyes and dark hair, showing a serious expression while pressing their finger against their lips. The image features stylized Japanese text alongside the character.
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