Seven Seas Entertainment announced five new licenses this week, including three manga titles, a light novel series and an audiobook. New additions include Gladiator Battle Life , the full-color The Scum Laugh manga and more, and you can check out the latest slate from the publisher below. Venus Mission: From Former Assassin and Mercenary Middle-Aged Man, Reincarnated into Another World to Assassinate the Hero! Light Novel – Airship Imprint by MIYABI and Eito Nishikawa May 2026 Synopsis: Former mercenary Suzuki Takashi was one of the best in his field and was only stopped when he died from cancer. But his job as a sharpshooter isn’t over. The next time he opens his eyes, Takashi finds himself in a totally different world! Brought over because of his skills, he must also master the ancient martial art Shingu-ryu and newly acquired magic to face off with powerful foes—who happen to be other heroes! Workin’ the Night Shift at Akumart Manga by NAJIIMI June 2026 Synopsis: In Minami, Osaka, there’s a convenience store that has some seriously strange customers coming through the late shift. But the customers aren’t the only ones out of place here—the late-night shift is full of weirdos! And for the arrogant demon Aruru, she’s responsible for keeping up with every oddity that walks through the door. It may be a pain, but she’s determined to do her best! Disciple of the Lich: Or How I Was Cursed by the Gods and Dropped Into the Abyss! Audiobook – Siren imprint by Nekoko and Yoh Hihara, with narration by Mark Sanderlin July 24,. 2025 Synopsis: When Kanbara Kanata is whisked away from his mundane life to a world of adventure, he inadvertently offends the all-powerful being who brought him there. As punishment, he is sent to the bottom of the most dangerous dungeon without a single special power or ability! He is sure that he’s a goner until he meets a lich girl named Lunaère—an undead powerhouse who hates humans, but grudgingly decides to assist him all the same. With Lunaère’s help, Kanata may just grow into someone truly incredible! The Scum Laugh Full-color Manga by Atatakairo May 2026 Synopsis: What does it mean to be a Beastman? Are you expected to be strong and tough, vicious and cunning, or can you spare a single moment to be soft and vulnerable? Take a look at the lives of beastmen who have been labeled as mad and those around them. RELATED: Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch Gets Audiobook from Seven Seas Gladiator Battle Life Manga by RARUTORI and Atsushi Sugiyama June 2026 Synopsis: In the Colosseum, warriors find desire, despair, and hope as they fight to the death! Baron Ruckel Fautash is a well-known gladiator who has been touted as a hated villain in the ring. But despite the vitriol spewed his way, this nobleman of the Taurus Empire has no plans of backing down and won’t say no to any fight. Ruckel may be tarnishing his noble name with every fight he takes on, but he’s determined to carve out his own path, with just his sword and strength to guide him. Source: Press Releases
