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Seven Seas Licenses Workin' the Night Shift at Akumart, The Scum Laugh, 3 More Titles
posted on by Anita Tai
Seven Seas announced the following licenses on Wednesday:

Creators: MIYABI, Eito Nishikawa
Release Date: May 2026 (volume 1, Airship imprint)
Summary:
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!

Creators: NAJIMI
Release Date: June 2026 (volume 1)
Summary:
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!

Creators: Nekoko, Yoh Hihara
Release Date: July 24 (Siren imprint)
Summary:
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!

Creators: Atatakairo
Release Date: May 2026 (volume 1)
Summary:
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.

Creators: RARUTORI, Atsushi Sugiyama
Release Date: June 2026 (volume 1)
Summary:
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 release
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