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Also: Neverending Winter, the Land of Broken Dreams, Too-Perfect Saint, Reborn as an Assassin's Apprentice, Oblivious Girl & the Maidenly Man




Seven Seas announced the following manga and audiobook licenses on Wednesday:

Title: The Neverending Winter, the Land of Broken Dreams (Owaranai Fuyu, Kowareta Yume no Kuni) light novel
Creator(s): Mei Hachimoku ( The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbye ), KUKKA
Release Date: September 2026 (Airship imprint)
Summary:

Casio and his companions visit an abandoned amusement park near Tokyo during winter. Although they initially have fun, their day trip turns into a nightmare when one friend betrays the group and stabs Casio to death. As he lies dying, his attacker pleads with him to save someone named Asebi. When Casio wakes up again, he finds himself back at the beginning of the day, unsure of what happened. Despite his confusion and desperation for explanations, nothing eventful occurs until he tries to leave. Suddenly, he is transported back to the morning of his arrival. Panicking, Casio encounters a mysterious girl who introduces herself as Asebi. She explains that she has been trapped in the park for years, reliving the same day over and over again. According to her, the only way to escape is by killing someone.

Title: The Obsessed Mage and His Beloved Statue Bride: She Cannot Resist His Seductive Voice audiobook
Creator(s): Crane , Hachi Uehara
Release Date: November 27 (volume 1, Siren imprint)
Summary:

Lara Bradley, a well-known sorceress, embarks on a mission with her apprentice Alistair to vanquish a harmless beast. However, they stumble upon the most perilous creature on Earth-a dragon! Fearing for Alistair's life, Lara bravely confronts the dragon alone and employs a spell that transforms her into stone in a last-ditch effort to protect him.

In twenty years, the enchantment that turned Lara into stone will be shattered, and she will regain consciousness in a world that has progressed except for Alistair, who has always remembered her. Now an adult, Alistair is driven by a strong desire to make amends for any time he may have lost with his cherished mentor. As they reunite, will their feelings ignite or will they be condemned to relive past errors?

Title: The Obsessed Mage and His Beloved Statue Bride: She Cannot Resist His Seductive Voice manga
Creator(s): Crane , Sekimori
Release Date: September 2026 (volume 1, Steamship imprint)
Summary:

Lara Bradley, a well-known sorceress, embarks on a mission with her apprentice Alistair to vanquish a seemingly harmless beast. However, they stumble upon the most perilous creature in existence-a dragon! Faced with this unexpected threat, Lara bravely confronts it alone and employs a spell that petrifies her in a desperate attempt to safeguard Alistair.

In twenty years, the spell of petrifaction is broken, and Lara wakes up in a world that has advanced except for Alistair who never forgot her. Now, Alistair is a strong-willed man who wants to make up for lost time with his cherished master. As they reunite, will there be sparks or will they be doomed to repeat past errors?

Title: The Too-Perfect Saint: Tossed Aside by My Fiancé and Sold To Another Kingdom audiobook
Creator(s): Fuyutsuki Koki, Masami
Release Date: October 16 (volume 1, Siren imprint)
Summary:

Philia's family is renowned for producing holy figures throughout history. As such, it is unsurprising that she is widely regarded as the greatest saint of all time, and is betrothed to Julius, the second prince. However, what is unexpected is when Julius calls off their engagement, stating that Philia's saintly nature makes her cold and unapproachable. To make matters worse, she is exiled to another country in exchange for wealth and resources, leaving her homeland behind.

Although she expected ill-treatment, Philia was pleasantly surprised by the friendly atmosphere of her new town. She utilized her divine powers to safeguard against monsters and alleviate illnesses. However, even as she thrived in her new environment, her homeland faced imminent danger!

Title: Reborn as an Assassin's Apprentice (Assassin no Tamago ni Tensei Shita) light novel series
Creator(s): okiuta, sinsora
Release Date: March 2026 (volume 1, Airship imprint)
Summary:

In your new existence, you have decided that life holds no value. As a trainee under the Order of Assassins, which specializes in carrying out unsavory tasks, you are ready to go above and beyond in order to stay alive.

To begin with, I must endure their demanding instruction, which carries the consequence of demise if unsuccessful. My fellow assassins-in-training are formidable opponents; a tigerborn with unparalleled strength, an elf skilled in essence manipulation, and a dragonborn, renowned for their mighty lineage. Isn't it somewhat unbalanced?

Despite the constant threat of death, I am determined to fight through it all. By using my strength and cunning, I will overcome any obstacles in my path, even if it means going against those who oppose me. If doing so makes me a monster, then so be it - I will not let anything stand in my way.

There is nothing and no one I won't tear down for the sake of survival.

Not a shred of morality sees the light in this darkest of fantasies.

Title: The Oblivious Girl and the Maidenly Man manga
Creator(s): Rabi
Release Date: May 2026 (volume 1)
Summary:

Rintaro is a young entrepreneur who has achieved great success at the age of 30 by owning his own cafe. Although he values all his customers, he has developed special feelings for one regular customer.

Luna, who works in an office at age 25, frequents cafes and has anxiety around men due to a past traumatic event. Despite this, she feels comfortable around Rintaro. Inspired by this, she asks Rintaro for help in overcoming her fear of men. Rintaro, eager to assist Luna, agrees but soon becomes overwhelmed by even simple gestures like handholding. As Luna makes more bold moves, Rintaro struggles with managing his growing feelings that he keeps hidden.

Will Rintaro be able to keep up his appearance for Luna's sake or will their relationship end in bitterness?




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