Seven Seas Entertainment Licenses Workin’ the Night Shift at Akumart, 4 More Titles

#news #manga #light novel July 20, 2025

by Brett Michael Orr

Seven Seas Entertainment has announced new light novels, manga, and audiobooks heading to their catalog in the next twelve months.

You can see all the announcements and their synopses below.

Venus Mission: From Former Assassin and Mercenary Middle-Aged Man, Reincarnated into Another World to Assassinate the Hero!

By MIYABI, illustrations by Eito Nishikawa
May 2026

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

By NAJIMI
June 2026

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)

By Nekoko, illustrations by Yoh Hihara, narration by Mark Sanderlin
July 2025

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

By Atatakairo
May 2026

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.

Gladiator Battle Life

By RARUTORI and Atsushi Sugiyama
June 2026

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.