Wonderful Wednesdays: DRAW THIS, THEN DIE!, HOTEL INHUMANS and more from Seven Seas

Seven Seas and its weekly announcement event, Wonderful Wednesdays, is back with six brand new announcements!

This week, we’re in the fantasy realm with many time travelers, full of lives lived again and again! From villains and villainesses to Ariana Grande fans, there will surely be something that will appeal to you! Here’s a detailed look at the titles announced by Seven Seas.

7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! Short Story Collection (Light Novel)

Series by Touko Amekawa, Hinoki Kino, and Wan☆Hachipisu

“There’s plenty of stories to tell when getting reincarnated seven times! Dive into this delightful collection of short stories featuring Rishe and other favorites from 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! And don’t forget to check out the light novel and manga (also available from Seven Seas) and the hit anime.”

After being reincarnated seven times, it’s no surprise that Rishe has plenty of stories to share about her experiences. Take a peek behind the curtain to see what’s going on with Rishe and other favorite characters in this wonderful short story collection!

7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! Short Story Collection (Light Novel) will be printed for the first time in the English language in August 2026 for $15.99 USA / $20.99 CAN in a single large-trim edition as part of Seven Seas’ Airship imprint. An ebook edition will also be available on digital platforms.

Breathless Time Traveler (Audiobook)

Series by Yuyuko Takemiya, with narration by Phoebe Strole

“When one girl gets another chance at her youth, can she avoid death and keep the love of her life? A supernatural love story that transcends both time and death–from the writer of Toradora!”

Kannami Rara is addicted to social media and idolizes Ariana Grande—in other words, she’s your typical modern college girl. Or, she was, anyway, until a traffic accident cuts her life short. But forget heaven or hell, Rara now finds herself stuck in a time loop, repeating her life up until that tragic day. She has another chance at her youth…and love with her boyfriend, Kengo. As time loops over and over, Rara finds herself scrambling to pull together the threads of her life. But can Rara prevent her death and create a world where she and Kengo can have a future together, or is she destined to repeat the past forever?

Breathless Time Traveler (Audiobook) Vol. 1 will be released for the first time in the English language on December 18, 2025. Pre-orders available now at sevenseasaudiobooks.com.

The Misdeeds of an Extremely Arrogant Villain Aristocrat (Manga)

Series by Yukiha Kuroyuki, Micro, and Uodenim

“When one man is reborn into a fantasy novel as the villain doomed for disaster, he decides to take fate into his own hands. Can he rewrite his destiny or is he meant for ruin? An isekai adventure about changing fate—for better or worse. The manga inspired by the hit light novel—also available from Seven Seas!”

Luke Witharia Gilbert was destined to be the arrogant villain of a fantasy tale, but he was undone by his own pride and easily defeated by the hero. But when he’s reborn with full knowledge of how the story ends, Luke decides to take his fate into his own hands.

Determined to survive this time, he sets aside his hubris and dedicates himself to training in earnest. His efforts shake the future in unexpected ways—quickly enlisting his sword instructor and even captivating a brilliant young lady from a noble family. In this version of the story, the bad guy might just come out on top!

The Misdeeds of an Extremely Arrogant Villain Aristocrat (Manga) Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in August 2026 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN, with the series available in single-volume editions.

The Lord-Magear’s Apprentice (Manga)

Series by FLIPFLOPs

“When one mercenary is ordered to defeat the wizard who saved him, he has only one choice: to become a sorcerer’s apprentice! A fantastical manga about fate, loyalty, and magic—from the author of Darwin’s Game.”

When he was very little, the boy mercenary Gall was saved by the high-ranking magician Kuon. Now, he’s taken on the job of working with an order of knights to defeat a wizard! However, the knights are ambushed and easily defeated by the eldritch power of…Kuon?! Having survived the onslaught, Gall has only one option—accept a position as Kuon’s apprentice, despite having no magical ability of his own!

The Lord-Magear’s Apprentice Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in August 2026 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN, with the series available in single-volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Hotel Inhumans (Manga)

Series by Ao TAJIMA

“Check into a luxury hotel that has a killer staff and is more than it appears! The manga that inspired the hit anime finally makes it to English print.”

A luxury hotel is required to offer certain amenities. First-rate food, sublime comforts, enchanting entertainment, and…the latest weapons, forged IDs, and body disposal service?! This is a hotel where the guests are professional assassins and its concierges never say no to any request. No matter what their dangerous guests need, the hotel staff are at their service!

Hotel Inhumans Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in August 2026 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN, with the series available in single-volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

Draw This, Then Die! (Manga)

Series by Minoru TOYODA

“To be an artist is to sacrifice everything for your craft! One wannabe manga artist is about to experience the reality of being a creator when she decides to jump into the world of manga. The award-winning manga series about the ups and downs of creating manga and being an artist—soon to be an anime!”

Ai Yasumi, a first-year high schooler living on the remote island of Izu Ōshima, has one obsession: manga. When she discovers that her long-idolized but reclusive favorite manga creator, Yasuno-sensei, will make a rare appearance at Comitia, Ai doesn’t hesitate—she has to meet her hero. But that single decision sets off a chain of encounters that will shatter her assumptions about art, genius, and what it truly means to create.

Winner of the 16th Manga Taisho Award and the 70th Shogakukan Manga Award—now an anime in the making!

Draw This, Then Die! Vol. 1 will be printed for the first time in the English language in August 2026 for $13.99 USA / $17.99 CAN, with the series available in single-volume editions. Ebook editions will also be available on digital platforms.

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Source: Seven Seas Entertainment