December is here, and Seven Seas continues its weekly event Wonderful Wednesdays as the year draws to a close.
This week, the spotlight is on manga. From mature-rated romance and cute, comedic cats, to young girls delivering corpses and young men falling in love—there’s someting for everyone! Here’s a detailed look at the series announced today.
Flirting with My Bear-like Boyfriend (Manga)
“A rainy day rescue turns into a loving relationship between one short-statured woman and her bear-like lover. A sexy Steamship manga that will bear-hug your heart—in 2-volume omnibus releases!”
They first met one rainy evening, when Kyou saved Rina from a dangerous creep. Ever since then, they’ve been together. Kyou adores the small and cute Rina who fits in his arms like a dream, while she is constantly flustered and wowed by Kyou’s size—in every sense. But can their desire and love be enough to keep Rina safe and away from her complicated family life?
A steamy size difference romance that will warm your heart and heat you up!
Flirting with my Bear-like Boyfriend (Omnibus) Vol. 1-2 will be printed for the first time in the English language in October 2026 for $24.99 USA / $32.99 CAN, with the series available in omnibus editions as part of Seven Seas’ Steamship imprint. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
My Husband and I Sleep in a Coffin (Audiobook)
“A cozy coffin for two becomes one recluse’s reality when he wakes up in the frigid body of a thousand-year-old corpse! Can he find his footing in this new body? Even then, can he survive the passionate doting of his handsome—and quite unhinged—coffinmate?”
Wang Xiaomie, a reclusive gay virgin, wakes up to a shocking reality: he now inhabits the body of a thousand-year-old corpse, dressed in elaborate wedding attire. Even more bizarre, he finds himself sharing a coffin with Wen Fengjin, an immortal warrior who has spent centuries waiting for the return of his lost lover!
Now trapped in a lavish mausoleum, undead and constantly ravenous, Wang Xiaomie’s only source of sustenance is a magical peach blossom tree that keeps his heart beating. But survival isn’t the only challenge—he must also avoid grave robbers and, more troubling still, conceal his growing attraction to the hot, yet utterly unhinged, immortal who will stop at nothing—even murder—to protect his beloved.
My Husband and I Sleep in a Coffin (Audiobook) Vol. 1 will be released for the first time in the English language on February 12, 2026. Pre-orders available now at sevenseasaudiobooks.com.
Slime Saint (Manga)
“From Slime to Saint! A charming fantasy manga about a slime monster and their quest to become a beloved saint. From the artist behind Miss Savage Fang and Becoming the (Temporary) Bride of a Death Princess!”
Even the weakest monsters have a dream of becoming human and for one slime, that dream is coming true!
When a curious slime monster comes across a fresh corpse, an opportunity presents itself: take over the body and become a human. Easy, right? Except, the body that the slime took belongs to Lady Jelly, a heinous, unhinged young noblewoman whose villainous personality may be the reason why her corpse ended up in the forest. There’s no turning back for this slime—the only thing she can do is turn this villainess into a beloved saint! But if her true nature as a slime is discovered, this dream will be over before it even starts. Can a simple slime change Lady Jelly’s reputation and keep herself alive in order to become a beloved saintess? Or is this weak creature doomed to stay at the bottom of the food chain forever?
Slime Saint Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in November 2026 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
WONDER CATS (Manga)
“The world is filled with plenty of wonderful creatures doing hilarious things! From the creator of Wonder Cat Kyuu-chan comes a brand-new 4koma comic filled with wacky wonder and cute critters.”
A delightful collection of humorous short stories full of cats, dogs, axolotls, water fleas, and more! It includes manga that were originally posted online, and some never seen before!
WONDER CATS will be printed for the first time in the English language in July 2026 for $14.99 USA / $19.99 CAN in a single large-trim edition. An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.
I Wish I Could Meet You Again on the Hill Where That Flower Blooms (Manga)
“Based on the hit light novel—also available from Seven Seas—comes the heart-wrenching romance that inspired a film in a complete omnibus release! A love that transcends time and fate, as a modern-day girl finds love in a Kamikaze pilot from the past.”
Kano Yuri is frustrated by her unchanging, boring life. After fighting with her mother, she decides to run away, hoping to find a new purpose. But when she spends the night in an air-raid shelter, she wakes up in a completely different time!
Alone in a time that’s not hers, she meets a handsome Kamikaze pilot who could help her—if her feelings don’t get in the way. Just what lies in store for this modern girl and soldier from the past?
I Wish I Could Meet You Again on the Hill Where That Flower Blooms (Manga) (Omnibus) will be printed for the first time in the English language in December 2026 for $24.99 USA / $32.99 CAN, with the series available in an omnibus edition. An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.
Follow That Kiss (Boys’ Love Manga)
“A Boys’ Love manga about a punishment kiss, misunderstandings, and a mess of feelings! From the creator of Love Me for Who I Am, under a brand-new pen name—also available from Seven Seas.”
Twenty-year-old Kouta works at a local guest house, and when a new part-timer joins the staff, he’s mortified to learn it’s someone he never thought he’d see again—his junior high classmate, Chizuru. Not only do these two share a past, they’ve shared a kiss, albeit one that only happened because of a “punishment game.” Thanks to that, Kouta assumes Chizuru wants nothing to do with him. Yet the moment these two former classmates are alone together, Chizuru kisses Kouta again, then confesses he took the job just to be with him! Is this another cruel prank, or a chance to start over?
Follow That Kiss will be released in October 2026 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.
Nemu the Corpse Bearer (Manga)
“When a dungeon quest turns into a TPK, it’s up to a corpse bearer to fetch the dead! But there’s more to this miserable job than a paycheck. Gather your dead and dive into this fantasy adventure manga that will keep your heart pumping!”
To be an adventurer means facing dangerous monsters for riches and rewards. But not every mission is a successful one, and not every adventurer makes it out. That’s where Nemu comes in. As a corpse bearer, Nemu is tasked with finding fallen fighters and slaughtered supports in the very dungeon that killed them. It’s a dangerous job with a bad reputation, but to Nemu, it’s just a paycheck. One day while on a job, she runs into Garensis, an injured explorer who seems fascinated by her. Suddenly, her usually solitary run becomes far noisier.
Searching for his sister, Garensis is sure that he’ll be successful if he sticks with Nemu and tags along, despite her indifference. But he’ll find that there’s much more to the role of corpse bearer than just fetching the dead… if Nemu lets him.
Nemu the Corpse Bearer Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in November 2026 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN, with the series available in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.
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Source: Seven Seas Entertainment