Seven Seas’ Wonderful Wednesdays returned last week with announcements for five brand new series, including My Dear Detective: Mitsuko’s Case Files by Natsumi Ito, which had been steadily seeing growing popularity on Azuki, as well as The Barbarian’s Bride, which could only previously be found on the K MANGA app as The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King.
That’s not all, so let’s finally get into all the announcements!
My Dear Detective: Mitzuko’s Case Files
by Natsumi Ito
Official synopsis:
Hoshino Mitsuko is a determined and hard-working woman living in the 1930s, where career women are a rarity and looked down upon. Despite rampant sexism and pressure to “stay home,” she’s determined to prove herself as a successful detective no matter what. One day, she’s approached by the handsome waiter Yoshida Saku, who presents Mitsuko with her very first solo case. Together, the two work closely to solve the mystery, and Mitsuko finds Saku quite capable—but very curious—and takes him on as her new assistant. Can this duo tackle cases and the turbulent atmosphere of the Showa era?
My Dear Detective: Mitsuko’s Case Files Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in October 2024 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN, with the series available in single-volume editions.
The Barbarian’s Bride
by Noriaki Kotoba
Official synopsis:
Serafina de Lavillant, the strongest female knight in the West, was sent to subjugate the barbaric tribes of the East. But when her mission fails spectacularly, she’s captured alive and imprisoned. Humiliated and dreading what horrific torture she’ll endure, she asks to be put to death. To her surprise, rather than tearing her limb from limb, the tribe leader asks for her hand…in marriage! Will Serafina face a cruel and abusive arranged marriage? Or will she discover that these tribes aren’t as barbaric as she was led to believe?
The Barbarian’s Bride Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in October 2024 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, with the series available in single-volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
Tiger and Dragon
by Mizuki Hoshino
Official synopsis:
When Konomi was five years old, her best friend and neighbor Kagetora moved away. After ten years with no communication, Konomi decides it’s time to finally move on from her childhood crush. Luckily, with her other childhood friend Tatsuomi waiting in the wings, it looks like romance is right around the corner. That is, until Kagetora suddenly reappears, and Konomi’s love life is thrown into chaos!
Tiger and Dragon Vol. 1 will be released in October 2024 for the first time in English for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN. The series will be available in single-volume editions, and digital platforms will also offer e-book editions.
Nakamura-san, The Uninvited Gyaru
by Sachiko Orihara
Official synopsis:
Akiyama and Nakamura-san are polar opposites. As an easily flustered otaku, Akiyama can’t even imagine a world where an outgoing, flashy gal like Nakamura wants anything to do with him. But after she saves his life, she demands something unbelievable—to live with him! Proud, bold, and unafraid to show off her body, Nakamura is the perfect image of a gyaru. Except, the moment she’s apart from Akiyama, she becomes a flustered, blushing mess. Discover what sweetness lies beneath the surface in this odd couple rom-com!
Nakamura-san, the Uninvited Gyaru Vol. 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in October 2024 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, with the series available in single-volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
The New Recruit
by Moscareto, Zec
Official synopsis:
Seunghyun spent his 20s following his crush through college and grad school, only to wind up totally single and with no idea where to go in his career. When he manages to land an internship at a competitive marketing company, he’s ready for a fresh start without worrying over unrequited love. Except he’s put under the handsome workaholic Kim Jongchan, whose hot and cold attitude leaves Seunghyun flustered. And worse yet, his crush from school works in the same company too! Will Seunghyun survive his first job and a potential first relationship? Recommended for Mature Audiences.
The New Recruit (Comic) Vol. 1 will be released in October 2024 for $21.99 USA / $28.99 CAN, with the series available in full-color, large-trim editions as part of the Seven Seas Webtoons label.
Share Your Thoughts on Seven Seas’ Wonderful Wednesdays!
So, what are your thoughts on Seven Seas’ latest batch of licensing announcements? I, for one, am pretty excited to see if Seven Seas continues licensing popular digital manga series into physical format. If their most recent reader survey is any indication, it might just become a new trend.
As always, feel free to leave your thoughts on these new licensing announcements in the comments!
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