Seven Seas Entertainment has announced the license acquisitions of four new manga and light novel series, including Al the Adventurer: That Magic Shouldn’t Work!, Space Orc: Barbarian Raider of the Stars, Aiming for the Queen!, and I’m Fine With Being the Second Girlfriend, among other titles.
Here are the details on Seven Seas’ newest licenses:
Al the Adventurer: That Magic Shouldn’t Work! (Manga & Light Novel)
Original Story: Lemon
Illustrations: sime
Manga Art: Toko Yamazaki
The manga’s first volume will be released for the first time in the English language in June 2026 in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
The light novel’s first volume will be released digitally-only for the first time in the English language in June 2026.
Synopsis:
After being kidnapped by goblins at the age of three, young Al is rescued thanks to his grandfather’s bright and powerful magic, something Al had never witnessed before. From then on, Al became fascinated with magic and learned everything he could about it. But the path to mastering magic is far from easy. Even after 12 years of arduous training and preparation, Al’s journey is only just getting started! Now that he’s an official adventurer, Al is ready to travel across the land in hopes of finding the rare, ancient document known as the “Book of Spells.”
As Al begins his adventure, he quickly finds that his use of magic isn’t quite standard. Will his unique techniques and passion for spells lead him down the path of a hero, or will his quest end before it can truly begin?
Space Orc: Barbarian Raider of the Stars, Aiming for the Queen! (Light Novel)
© 2024 Kuruma Hino, Butcha U / OVERLAP Inc., Ltd.
Story: Kuruma Hino
Illustrations: Butcha-U
The light novel’s first volume will be printed in the English language for the first time in August 2026. It will be published in single volume editions as part of Seven Seas’ Airship imprint. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
Synopsis:
In the far-off future, Earth’s humans have finally expanded into the galaxy and opened up new possibilities. From genetic manipulation to the formation of clans, the universe is filled with opportunity. Which is precisely what orc barbarian Kurtz is counting on. Raised in the Ton-Tekin clan, a warrior tribe of orcs known for plundering, Kurtz has proven himself to be a worthy fighter. He’s even been personally recognized by the beautiful queen, Malya, and earned the favor and affection of Princess Pika. Not bad for an orc of low birth.
But while universal fame and fortune are quite the allure, Kurtz has one desire above all else: he wants to make the beloved queen Malya his bride! Get ready to take to the stars and rampage across the galaxy!
I’m Fine With Being the Second Girlfriend (Manga)
©Ninoko 2023 ©Joyo Nishi, Retake 2023 / KADOKAWA CORPORATION
Original Story: Joyo Nishi
Art: Ninoko
The manga adaptation of Joyo Nishi’s light novel series of the same name.
The first volume of the manga series will be printed for the first time in the English language in July 2026, with the series available in single volume editions as part of Seven Seas’ Ghost Ship imprint. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
Synopsis:
Shirou Kirishima and Akane Hayasaka have a secret relationship that they keep to themselves. Despite having feelings for other people, the two act like lovers when they’re alone, knowing their hearts ache for their first choices. They even made a promise to end things the moment feelings with their first choice became mutual. But as they grow closer with each other and their crushes, the act becomes something real, something unexpected. When it comes down to picking their crush or the person that has grown closest to them… will they be able to make the right choice?
Printernia Nippon (Manga)
© Maigo 2020 / EAST PRESS CO., LTD.
Story and Art: Maigo
The first volume will be printed for the first time in the English language in September 2026, with the series available in single large-trim editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
Synopsis:
In the not-so-distant future, Japan continues to make extraordinary discoveries and advancements, including the ability to print your own companion! With a bio-printer, anyone can have the critter of their dreams. Well, assuming it prints correctly, that is. Unfortunately for Sato, while trying to print a Shiba Inu, an error results in a totally different creature — one that has never been seen before! Sato has no idea what he’s created or how to care for it, but despite the oddities, he’s endeared by the squishy and soft cutie. Even his friend is charmed by the odd, loaf-shaped pet and gives it the perfect name: Mochimochi!
But when Sato learns that there are others like Mochi, their social circle begins to grow–leaving them with more questions about this peculiar printed pal.
Source: press release
