Seven Seas Licenses Reluctant Space Commander: From Death Wish to Galactic Hero! Manga and Light Novel Series

(October 8, 2025) — Seven Seas Entertainment is pleased to announce the license acquisition of the light novel and manga series Reluctant Space Commander: From Death Wish to Galactic Hero! by Norasiro, Katatewaza, and Johndee. When all he wants to do is die a hero, one man joins the Space Force to look cool while saving the planet! The only problem? He's too good at his job to die!

Nao has had it rough. His girlfriend dumped him and ran off with another man, and now his life has lost all meaning. As he contemplates suicide, he catches sight of an advertisement for Space Force—a military force dedicated to protecting the planet from extraterrestrial threats. Finally, a sign that maybe he can do more with his pathetic existence! 

Without a moment's hesitation, he joins the force with a simple plan in mind: he'll sacrifice himself for his comrades after a suave line and be free. Except…Nao is too good at this job! Like, really good—there's no way he'll die on his own at this rate! Can Nao find his sweet release, or will he become a hero and have to live with it?

Reluctant Space Commander: From Death Wish to Galactic Hero! (Light Novel) Vol. 1 will be released digitally-only for the first time in the English language in July 2026.

Reluctant Space Commander: From Death Wish to Galactic Hero! (Manga) Vol. 1 will be released for the first time in the English language in September 2026 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN, in single volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

About Seven Seas Entertainment
Established in 2004, Seven Seas Entertainment is an award-winning publisher that specializes in bringing the best of Japanese manga and light novels to English-language audiences alongside the hottest danmei, webtoons, and other books from around the globe, as well as producing audiobooks, original comics, and youth literature. All of Seven Seas' print book imprints are distributed throughout the world by Penguin Random House Publisher Services. For more information, visit sevenseasentertainment.com