To point out some good things about MXTX official English translation (from suika’s twitter thread):
The books are going to be uncensored, with glossary standardized across 3 novels, footnotes, and chara guides. And they’re keeping gege, er-gege, and shizun :D
Also MXTX is getting paid and 7seas may consider licensing more danmei titles if this goes well. Imagine being able to easily buy your other beloved novels!
For more info here is Q&A from 7seas page:
Will the books ship/be available internationally?
Each series will be available in North America and in many bookstores around the globe, but in case they’re not in a store near you, many retailers such as Book Depository will also ship internationally.
What about the manhua/comics?
These licenses are for the original novel series. The Master of Diabolism manhua is currently available in English digitally on WeComics, while Bilibili is releasing the Heaven Official’s Blessing manhua.
Does this include all the short stories?
Yes! Our English editions will include all the material given to us by the licensors, which includes all the short stories as previously seen in print and digital editions.
Will you censor anything?
We’re working closely with respected translators in the danmei community to ensure a smooth, faithful translation with all content included (including all short stories). The books are rated ages 17+ for violence, language, and sex.
Does this support the creator?
These are official English editions licensed from the Chinese rights holders, so every new copy purchased—ebook or paperback—will support the original creator, like the official editions in various other languages.
Will there be merch included with the books?
The English editions will all include exclusive art and internal illustrations, and the paperback editions will be deluxe and oversized. There is no merch planned for the series’ debut on December 7, but that might change for later books.
Will there be an audio book?
No audio book is being announced at this time.
Will Seven Seas be publishing any more danmei series?
If these books sell well, that increases the chance that other danmei will be published officially in English!
Will the books have content warnings/ratings?
The books will all be rated 17+, due to adult content in the text. Seven Seas does not include specific content warnings on books, but the rating will be printed on the back cover.
The only concern I have is the deal between MXTX and the stakeholders, I hope MXTX is not getting ripped off (but we still don’t have power over that, it depends on their legal contract).
Schedule for the releases (courtesy of @yinginannoying on twitter):
Is there an ebook version?
Yes! From 7seas page: “Volume ones of each will debut together on December 7th, 2021 in both print and digital editions.“
Book Depository is shipping for free internationally 😘 I preordered for Europe and had to pay only for the books.
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