8 New Manga And Light Novels We Are Excited For!

Here are some new light novels and manga series from Seven Seas Entertainment we are looking forward to in 2021! What are some you are looking forward to this year?

1. REBORN AS A SPACE MERCENARY: I WOKE UP PILOTING THE STRONGEST STARSHIP! Light Novel Series

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This one is number one on our list. REBORN AS A SPACE MERCENARY: I WOKE UP PILOTING THE STRONGEST STARSHIP! is a twist on your typical isekai in that he is transported to a space sci-fi rather than a fantasy game. It, of course, will be a harem story, but it is still one to keep your eyes out for!

From Seven Seas Entertainment:

"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!"

Available July 2021

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2. THE HAUNTED BOOKSTORE – GATEWAY TO A PARALLEL UNIVERSE Light Novel Series

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This one also caught our eyes, mainly because who wouldn't want to live in a bookstore that is caught between the mortal world and the spirit world? It reminds me a bit of Kakuriyo: Bed and Breakfast for Spirits mixed with Spirited Away. If you haven't read or watch those, please do. They are great!

From Seven Seas Entertainment:

"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."

Available October 2021

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3. THE STRANGE ADVENTURE OF A BROKE MERCENARY Light Novel and Manga Series

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The mercenary version of Spice & Wolf, this mercenary is the sole survivor of a massacre and now he must find his way in the world. He joins up with a priestess who is more than meets the eye. This gives me some The Alchemist Who Survived Now Dreams of a Quiet City Life vibes and I think will be quite an interesting read.

From Seven Seas Entertainment:

"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."

Light novel available July 2021 and the manga available August 2021.

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4. Great Pretender Manga Series

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If you haven't watched the Netflix show, go do it right now! This is a great heist show with the right amount of comedy, suspense, mystery, and character development. I have watched it a few times now, and I am hooked on it. I am not sure how close the manga will be to the show, I presume pretty close, but I am curious if it will take it beyond the show, and if it will help bring us a new season.

From Seven Seas Entertainment:

"Edamura Makoto may be young, but he’s already one of Japan’s best conmen. However, he meets his match when he gets tangled up with Laurent Thierry, a French con artist with big plans. Soon, Makoto is in LA, working (begrudgingly) with Laurent to swindle a big-time movie producer/drug dealer. Laurent’s plan is a good one, but can Makoto trust him?"

Available July 2021

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5. MARS RED Manga Series

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Military vampires? How can one say no? With the anime coming out soon, it is great to hear they are bringing the manga to North America as well. It has a lot of Seraph of the End mixed with Code Geass that has us intrigued and wanting to learn more.

From Seven Seas Entertainment:

"It’s the early 20th century and Aoi is a young newspaper reporter investigating a series of grisly murders. When she gets too close to the culprit, she discovers that there is a secret team of vampires working for the military…and that one of the vampires is her supposedly dead friend! This team, known as Code Zero, is the government’s best hope at stopping violence caused by other vampires. What on earth has Aoi stepped into?"

Available July 2021

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6. DRUGSTORE IN ANOTHER WORLD: THE SLOW LIFE OF A CHEAT PHARMACIST Light Novel and Manga Series

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The title says it all. How do you not want to read more just to know what in the world a cheat pharmacist is? Another isekai where the lead wakes up as a pharmacist and can practically cure anything. Saving his new werewolf girlfriend, what adventures might they have?

From Seven Seas Entertainment:

"When corporate drone Reiji wakes up in another world, he come face-to-face with a fatally wounded werewolf. Thankfully, Reiji’s new Medicine Maker skill enables him to brew uniquely effective potions. Alongside his new wolf-girlfriend, Reiji and his amazing cures are ready to revolutionize this fantasy world. Be they an old man seeking the secret of youth or an elven archer with blurry vision, all comers are welcome to his countryside pharmacy."

Available as a light novel February 2021 and a manga March 2021

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7. OTAKU ELF Manga Series

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This manga appears to be a mix of Himouto: Umaru-Chan and Gabriel Dropout, but with an elf as the lead! I mean, can you blame the elf for wanting to game all day? We sure don't...

From Seven Seas Entertainment:

"A lighthearted manga series about a quirky elf from another world who’s fascinated by video games–and the local girls who have to deal with her.

Koganei Koito works as the teenage shrine maiden at the Takamimi Shrine, catering to the whims of its resident: a centuries-old elf who loves video games as much as she hates going outside! Line up your offerings for the otaku elf—some energy drinks, chips and video games will do nicely—and watch her new friends scramble to keep up!"

Available March 2021

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8. TRAPPED IN A DATING SIM: THE WORLD OF OTOME GAMES IS TOUGH FOR MOBS Light Novel and Manga Series

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We will definitely be binging this one soon! It is about a mob boss who is iskai-ed into a dating sim and has to figure out how to not let this girl always run her life! It sounds hilarious and is definitely one we can't wait for.

From Seven Seas Entertainment:

"TRAPPED IN A WORLD HE NEVER MADE!

Office worker Leon is reincarnated into a dating sim video game, where women reign supreme and only beautiful men have a seat at the table. But Leon has a secret weapon: he remembers everything from his past life, which includes a complete playthrough of the very game in which he is now trapped. Can Leon spark a revolution to change this new world order?"

Available as a light novel February 2021 and as a manga July 2021

Check out the series page here