Seven Seas revealed the cover and their special edition plans for the Vol. 10 finale of Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben, a modern-day psychological thriller danmei by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou (a.k.a. Meatbun). Artist Wil returns after providing the covers and interiors for Vols. 6-9. [Source: Twitter/X, Bluesky]
Seven Seas provides the following volume summary:
HERE LIES ONE WHOSE NAME WAS WRIT IN WATER
The Dreambreakers have taken Mandela down for good, but for He Yu especially, it has come at a terrible cost. With Xie Qingcheng dead, He Yu has spent the last two years writing his memoir, burying himself in happy memories of his too-short time with the man he loved. Now that story is reaching its end, though, and He Yu feels it might be time for him to shuffle off this mortal coil…
But fate has one more surprise left in store for him. Might a happy ending for the doctor and his little devil still be possible?
This final volume includes Case File Compendium’s true conclusion, along with several extra chapters that offer a touching—and raunchy—glimpse into He Yu and Xie Qingcheng’s happily ever after.
Case File Compendium is Seven Seas Danmei’s second-longest danmei release to date, finishing off at ten total volumes. Their longest danmei release is The Husky and His White Cat Shizun, another work from Case File author Meatbun.
In addition to the planned Standard Edition, the Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben Vol. 10 Special Edition comes with a double-sided bookmark, a sticker sheet, a poster, and five postcard prints; all with art unique to the Seven Seas release. The associated artists will be revealed on the volume’s release date (Dec. 8, 2026). As with all of Seven Seas’ danmei special editions, they are limited to a single print run and will not be available for purchase again after stock is sold out.
Seven Seas usually offers Special Editions for the first volumes of select danmei series, though prior to mid-2024 they would instead offer them for select series’ final volumes. Case File Compendium entered production before this process change, and thus its Special Edition is being released with its last volume.
When a Seven Seas Danmei release receives postcards with its finale volume, the cards generally feature art from every previous volume’s covers. Case File’s ten volumes would necessitate more than five postcards unless printed double-sided, making them unusable as postcards as well as making it difficult for those who want to use the cards as display pieces. A similar issue surrounding postcards was brought up by fans in regards to the Special Editions for The Husky and His White Cat Shizun and Ballad of Sword and Wine.
Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben Vol. 10 is scheduled for release on December 8, 2026. Preorders are available from several major retailers:
Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben Vol. 10 (Standard Edition) – $19.99 USD
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Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben Vol. 10 (Special Edition) – $29.99 USD
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Case File Compendium
病案本
[Synopsis Provided by Seven Seas Entertainment:]
Wealthy and handsome, yet mentally unstable—He Yu has returned home from overseas with one goal in mind: to win the heart of Xie Xue, the girl of his dreams. However, in his time away, he has nursed more than unrequited feelings. He must confront his long-held grudge against Xie Xue’s overprotective brother, Xie Qingcheng, who doesn’t think He Yu capable of love.
But history is not easily rewritten. As He Yu’s former doctor, Xie Qingcheng is the only person in the world who truly understands He Yu’s volatile mental illness. When the two are involved in an explosive incident that exposes a dark secret, Xie Qingcheng’s suspicions about He Yu are confirmed. Now, He Yu must confront his own demons…including his dark obsession with Xie Qingcheng.
Case File Compendium: Bing An Ben (病案本) is a danmei novel by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou (also known as “Meatbun Doesn’t Eat Meat,” or “Meatbun” for short). It began serialization in 2021 and ran for 254 chapters (plus 18 Extras). It is available to read in Chinese on JJWXC.
You can learn more about Case File Compendium in the DanmeiNews catalog.
