Rosmei opened preorders for their Singapore English releases of two danmei volumes: Drowning Sorrows in Raging Fire Vol. 4 and Wine and Gun Vol. 2. The preorder period for both upcoming releases spans from July 18 to August 17, 2026, with volumes expected to ship locally in Singapore by January 31, 2027. (Source: Twitter/X (1, 2), Bluesky (1, 2))
Wine and Gun is available for direct international purchase through Rosmei’s site, and Drowning Sorrows in Raging Fire is not. Rosmei often chooses to purchase English-language distribution rights only in the Singapore region, and they are only legally permitted to sell direct-to-buyer within Singapore for series they have acquired in this manner. This is why most of their books are not available for purchase at North American retailers such Barnes & Noble, Indigo/Chapters, or Amazon, and also why they are not permitted to sell many of them internationally through their site.
Drowning Sorrows in Raging Fire
烈火浇愁
[Synopsis Provided by Rosmei:]
Manifesting fire. Seeing through walls. Stopping time. Abilities like these separate metahumans from ordinary people. Some metahumans serve as secret protectors, while others use their power for cheap gains. Some only wish to live quietly. And some seek to upend the world.
3,000 years ago, the world looked very different, populated by beings from mythology’s pages. But when the yao of old brought humanity to the brink of annihilation, Emperor Wu was forced to seal away the source of spiritual power, gifting the world to those without abilities. Now, someone is plotting to break that seal in a bid to reclaim what once was.
When easy-going fire user Xuan Ji takes a job at the Anomaly Regulation Bureau to escape his mounting debt, he’s forced into a confrontation with the ancient demon Sheng Lingyuan. Enigmatic, aloof, and deeply broken, Sheng Lingyuan seems to have a connection with the seal—and with Xuan Ji himself. Together with a team of quirky metahumans, they must uncover both present-day conspiracies and sorrows from millennia past—and perhaps stop trying to kill each other.
Drowning Sorrows in Raging Fire is a haunting urban fantasy with biting humour, exploring the lines people draw between each other—and the ones they’ll cross to be together.
Drowning Sorrows in Raging Fire (烈火浇愁) is a danmei novel by priest. It began serialization in 2018 and underwent significant revisions by the author in 2020; the latter of which is the version available to publishers. It is available to read in Chinese on JJWXC.
The series has received a donghua adaptation, a manhua adaptation (discontinued), and an audio drama adaptation.
You can learn more about Drowning Sorrows in Raging Fire in the DanmeiNews catalog.
Han Zhi Zhi, He Zhi Shan Chuan, LuZa, and Ying Li are credited as illustrators for Drowning Sorrows in Raging Fire Vol. 4, and the promotional material credits the English translation to SassyStrawberry, Yog, and Jane.
The volume will have both a Regular Edition and a Merch Edition on offer. Those who preorder within the designated window of time, and from participating retailers, will receive bonus freebies: a postcard with the author’s pre-printed autograph, a chibi card, and a paper bookmark. The Merch Edition includes the indicated preorder freebies, plus an acrylic card, a PVC card, two postcards, and a poster.
Preorders for Drowning Sorrows in Raging Fire Vol. 4 are available from select retailers:
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Wine and Gun
酒与枪
[Synopsis Provided by DanmeiNews:]
Albarino is an average, ordinary forensic pathologist — except for the serial killing hobby he has on the side. His drab day-to-day life is suddenly shaken up when a rival serial killer named Herstal murders the target that Albarino had been preparing to kill for three months. They pursue their resulting rivalry while attempting to keep up a rapidly crumbling façade of normalcy, lest they be apprehended and locked away for good.
Wine and Gun (酒与枪) is a danmei novel by Mengye Mengye. It began serialization on SoSadFun in 2020 and ran for 130 chapters (plus 18 Extras).
You can learn more about Wine and Gun in the DanmeiNews catalog.
fishball is credited as illustrator for Wine and Gun Vol. 2, and the promotional material credits the English translation to Golden Pavilion.
Fans were pleased to see this release update, as the period between Vol. 1 (preorders announced February 2025; released July 2025) and news on Vol. 2 (preorders announced July 2026; planned release January 2027) spanned over a year. Those who preorder within the designated window of time, and from participating retailers, will receive bonus freebies in the form of a postcard with the author’s pre-printed autograph, a round paper card, and a paper bookmark.
Preorders for Wine and Gun Vol. 2 are available from select retailers:
U.S.:
Canada:
International:
Disclosure: Some retailers are through affiliate programs and may result in payment or reward to DanmeiNews.com if the item is purchased via provided link. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
