Seven Seas Licenses “Chasing Spica” Yuri Manga Series

Oct 22

Publisher Seven Seas Entertainment announced the license acquisition of the Yuri manga series “Chasing Spica” by Chihiro Orihi.

According to Seven Seas, “In this yuri drama, a flashy but studious high schooler discovers that her rival, a strict disciplinary committee member, may also be more than meets the eye.” Known in Japan as “Spica wo Tsukamaete”, the drama manga was first serialized in Ichijinsha's iconic “Comic Yuri Hime” magazine in 2021. The Yuri series has 1 volume in print in Japan and the series is currently on hiatus.

Seven Seas “Chasing Spica” Synopsis: Nekozuka Serina is a serious third-year high school student who’s studying hard to qualify for a scholarship. Her cute and stylish looks, however, don’t exactly meet the school dress code—which Tachibana Reiko, a member of the disciplinary committee, is always on her case about. Plus, no matter how much Serina tries, Reiko always bests her in grades and athletics. One day, however, Serina spots Reiko meeting with an unknown woman after school…and going to a love hotel! What will happen between Serina and Reiko now that they share a secret?

“Chasing Spica” Volume 1 will be released for the first time in North America as single large-trim editions in print and on digital platforms in June 2024 for $14.99 USA / $18.99 CAN. The volumes will be a part of the Seven Seas GL label (Girls’ Love titles).

Sources: Seven Seas Entertainment website and Twitter. Comic Yuri Hime website and Twitter. Chihiro Orihi Twitter.