Seven Seas Entertainment has announced new light novel acquisitions for their imprint Air Ship. In addition, manga adaptations of each of the selected works will also be making their way to the Seven Seas library. You can check out the list of new titles announced below and head over to the Seven Seas site for more information about each release.
HELLO WORLD by Mado Nozaki, Yoshihiro Sono, and Manatsu Suzuki
Naomi, a shy teenage bookworm, is visited by his future self and tasked with fixing his biggest regret–his classmate and soon-to-be-girlfriend Ruri is going to die from an accident soon after they begin dating. But his chance to alter the future soon turns out to be far more complicated, as the very world the teens live in isn't quite what it seems. Also released as a critically acclaimed anime feature film in 2019, this intriguing sci-fi romance is a tale for the ages.
Seven Seas will publish HELLO WORLD (Light Novel) for the first time in North America in print and (early) on digital platforms in a single large-trim edition. The book will be released in print in July 2021 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN as part of Seven Seas' Airship light novel imprint.
Seven Seas will publish HELLO WORLD: The Manga for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in a single omnibus edition. The book will be released in print in August 2021 for $18.99 USA / $22.99 CAN.
The Haunted Bookstore – Gateway to a Parallel Universe by Shinobumaru
Ever since she was three years old, Kaori has lived in a bookstore where the boundaries between the mortal realm and the spirit realm are blurred. Her adoptive father, who lives with her in this magical space, is a spirit himself. One day, Kaori comes across a bleeding young man who has stumbled into the spirit realm just as she did when she was a small child. Though the young man is an exorcist who has vowed revenge against all spirits, Kaori decides to embrace kindness and help him find his way back home. This supernatural book series focuses on a different adventure in each volume and features stunning wraparound cover illustrations by Munashichi.
Seven Seas will publish the series The Haunted Bookstore – Gateway to a Parallel Universe (Light Novel) for the first time in North America in print and (early) on digital platforms in single large-trim editions. Volume 1, The Spirit Daughter and the Exorcist Son, will be released in print in October 2021 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN as part of Seven Seas' Airship light novel imprint.
Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship! by Lute and Tetsuhiro Nabeshima
Sato Takahiro was an ordinary office worker and hobbyist gamer until the day he woke up on a spaceship–one that strangely resembled a craft from a favorite space-shooter game. With a decked-out ship, a crew full of babes, and a fantastic universe to explore, he's going to make the most of his good luck and create the life he's always dreamed of!
Seven Seas will publish the series Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship! (Light Novel) for the first time in North America in print and (early) on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in print in July 2021 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN as part of Seven Seas' Airship light novel imprint.
Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling by Nekoko, NAJI Yanagida, and RIO
In a world full of dangerous monsters, our unnamed protagonist finds himself reborn at the very bottom of the food chain as an immobile, powerless egg. Even just hatching will require leveling up by fighting monsters–the same monsters who'd love to eat him as a snack. But with the help of the mysterious voice in his head, he's determined to grow into the most powerful creature in the world!
Seven Seas will publish the series Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling (Light Novel) for the first time in North America in print and (early) on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in print in July 2021 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN as part of Seven Seas' Airship light novel imprint.
Seven Seas will publish the series Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling (Manga) for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in print in September 2021 for $12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN.
Accomplishments of the Duke's Daughter by Reia and Hazuki Futaba
Iris Almeria, the daughter of a powerful duke, is arrested and forced to her knees in front of her fiancée. Her betrothed, Prince Edward, is rejecting her for another woman! As Iris's life flashes before her eyes, she suddenly realizes she knows exactly what is coming next–because she has been reincarnated into her favorite otome game as its villainess. Quick thinking saves her from exile, but Iris can't rest yet. If she wants to survive this world that sees her as wicked, she'll have to change the world itself.
Seven Seas will publish the series Accomplishments of the Duke's Daughter (Light Novel) for the first time in North America in print and (early) on digital platforms in single large-trim editions. Volume 1 will be released in print in July 2021 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN as part of Seven Seas' Airship light novel imprint.
Monster Musume – Monster Girls on the Job! by Yoshino Origuchi and OKAYADO
When twenty-something Kurusu Kimihito became an involuntary “volunteer” in the government homestay program for monster girls, his world was turned upside down. A lamia named Miia was sent to live with him, and it's Kimihito's job to make sure the sexy snake girl integrates into everyday life. In this novel spin-off, a new program hopes to give monster girls experience in the working world–leading to sexy uniforms, on-the-job shenanigans, and all-new hilarity! Written by Yoshino Origuchi, the author of the Monster Girl Doctor light novels (which were recently turned into an anime), and illustrated by series creator OKAYADO, this series features everyone's favorite monster girls in a novel adventure!
Seven Seas will publish the series Monster Musume – Monster Girls on the Job! (Light Novel) for the first time in North America in print and (early) on digital platforms in single large-trim editions. Volume 1 will be released in print in August 2021 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN as part of Seven Seas' Airship light novel imprint.
The Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary by Mine, Peroshi, and Area Ikemiya
When seasoned mercenary Loren is the sole survivor of a disastrous battle that destroys the rest of his company, he must find a new way to survive in the world. With no friends or connections, he has no hope of joining an adventuring party–until enigmatic priestess Lapis offers to partner up with him. But there's more to Lapis than meets the eye, and Loren soon finds himself bound to a fate stranger than he imagined.
Seven Seas will publish the series The Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary (Light Novel) for the first time in North America in print and (early) on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in print in July 2021 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN as part of Seven Seas' Airship light novel imprint.
Seven Seas will publish the series The Strange Adventure of a Broke Mercenary (Manga) for the first time in North America in print and on digital platforms in single volume editions. Volume 1 will be released in print in August 2021 for $12.99 USA / $16.99 CAN.
About Seven Seas Entertainment
Established in 2004, Seven Seas Entertainment specializes in bringing the best of Japanese manga and light novels to North American audiences, and producing original comics, graphic novels, and youth literature. As of July 2021, Seven Seas and all of its book imprints are distributed by Penguin Random House Publisher Services. For more information, visit sevenseasentertainment.com
