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The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest, Volume 25
The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest, Volume 25
The Villainess's Guide to (Not) Falling in Love (Manga), Volume 4
The Villainess's Guide to (Not) Falling in Love (Manga), Volume 4
Just Like Mona Lisa, Volume 6
Just Like Mona Lisa, Volume 6
The Emperor’s Caretaker, Volume 3
The Emperor’s Caretaker, Volume 3
The God-Slaying Demon King, Volume 2
The God-Slaying Demon King, Volume 2
Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Volume 8
Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Volume 8
My Isekai Life, Volume 19
My Isekai Life, Volume 19
The Otaku Love Connection, Volume 2
The Otaku Love Connection, Volume 2
The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses, Volume 12
The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses, Volume 12
On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance, Volume 1
On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance, Volume 1
Love in the Palm of His Hand, Volume 1
Love in the Palm of His Hand, Volume 1
Just Like Mona Lisa, Volume 5
Just Like Mona Lisa, Volume 5
The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest, Volume 24
The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest, Volume 24
Dragon and Chameleon, Volume 3
Dragon and Chameleon, Volume 3
The Emperor’s Caretaker, Volume 2
The Emperor’s Caretaker, Volume 2
The Apothecary Diaries Art Book
The Apothecary Diaries Art Book
The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel), Volume 5
The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel), Volume 5
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail
Wash It All Away, Volume 1
Wash It All Away, Volume 1
Tokyo Aliens, Volume 8
Tokyo Aliens, Volume 8
My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 13
My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 13
My Isekai Life, Vol. 18
My Isekai Life, Vol. 18
A Man and His Cat, Volume 13
A Man and His Cat, Volume 13
The God-Slaying Demon King, Volume 1
The God-Slaying Demon King, Volume 1
Otherside Picnic, Volume 12
Otherside Picnic, Volume 12
By the Grace of the Gods, Volume 12
By the Grace of the Gods, Volume 12
My Happy Marriage, Volume 5
My Happy Marriage, Volume 5
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Poster Collection
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Poster Collection
Always a Catch!, Volume 2
Always a Catch!, Volume 2
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, Volume 4
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, Volume 4
The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest, Volume 23
The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest, Volume 23
Assassin & Cinderella, Volume 1
Assassin & Cinderella, Volume 1
The Apothecary Diaries (Manga), Volume 13
The Apothecary Diaries (Manga), Volume 13
Mr. Villain's Day Off, Volume 6
Mr. Villain's Day Off, Volume 6
Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Volume 7
Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Volume 7
The Emperor’s Caretaker, Volume 1
The Emperor’s Caretaker, Volume 1
The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl, Volume 9
The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl, Volume 9
Dragon and Chameleon, Volume 2
Dragon and Chameleon, Volume 2
My Isekai Life, Vol. 17
My Isekai Life, Vol. 17
The Otaku Love Connection, Volume 1
The Otaku Love Connection, Volume 1
Soul Eater NOT!: The Perfect Edition, Volume 3 (FINAL VOLUME!)
Soul Eater NOT!: The Perfect Edition, Volume 3 (FINAL VOLUME!)
Soul Eater: The Perfect Edition, Volume 17 (FINAL VOLUME!)
Soul Eater: The Perfect Edition, Volume 17 (FINAL VOLUME!)
SINoALICE, Volume 6 (FINAL VOLUME!)
SINoALICE, Volume 6 (FINAL VOLUME!)
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (Manga), Volume 3
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (Manga), Volume 3
Just Like Mona Lisa, Volume 4
Just Like Mona Lisa, Volume 4
The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest, Volume 22
The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest, Volume 22
My Clueless First Friend, Volume 8
My Clueless First Friend, Volume 8
Mobsters in Love, Volume 3 (FINAL VOLUME!)
Mobsters in Love, Volume 3 (FINAL VOLUME!)
My Happy Marriage Art Book
My Happy Marriage Art Book
My Isekai Life, Vol. 16
My Isekai Life, Vol. 16
The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl, Volume 8
The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl, Volume 8
Always a Catch!, Volume 1
Always a Catch!, Volume 1
Just Like Mona Lisa, Volume 3
Just Like Mona Lisa, Volume 3
The Villainess's Guide to (Not) Falling in Love (Manga), Volume 3
The Villainess's Guide to (Not) Falling in Love (Manga), Volume 3
Final Fantasy VII Remake: Material Ultimania Plus
Final Fantasy VII Remake: Material Ultimania Plus
Dragon and Chameleon, Volume 1
Dragon and Chameleon, Volume 1
By the Grace of the Gods, Volume 11
By the Grace of the Gods, Volume 11
My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 12
My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 12
Wash It All Away, Volume 2
Wash It All Away, Volume 2
Ragna Crimson, Volume 14
Ragna Crimson, Volume 14
Always a Catch!, Volume 3
Always a Catch!, Volume 3
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!, Volume 14
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!, Volume 14
Exquisite Blood: The Heretic Onmyoji, Volume 1
Exquisite Blood: The Heretic Onmyoji, Volume 1
The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel), Volume 6
The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel), Volume 6
YoRHa - Pearl Harbor Descent Record - A NieR:Automata Story, Volume 4 (FINAL VOLUME!)
YoRHa - Pearl Harbor Descent Record - A NieR:Automata Story, Volume 4 (FINAL VOLUME!)
Holoearth Chronicles Side:E Yamato Phantasia, Volume 1
Holoearth Chronicles Side:E Yamato Phantasia, Volume 1
My Isekai Life, Volume 20
My Isekai Life, Volume 20
The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl, Volume 10
The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl, Volume 10
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, Volume 5
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, Volume 5
Dragon and Chameleon, Volume 4
Dragon and Chameleon, Volume 4
Wash It All Away, Volume 3
Wash It All Away, Volume 3
The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest, Volume 26
The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest, Volume 26
Just Like Mona Lisa, Volume 7
Just Like Mona Lisa, Volume 7
Assassin & Cinderella, Volume 2
Assassin & Cinderella, Volume 2
Mechanical Buddy Universe (One Shot)
Mechanical Buddy Universe (One Shot)
Bride of the Death God, Volume 1
Bride of the Death God, Volume 1
The Emperor’s Caretaker, Volume 4
The Emperor’s Caretaker, Volume 4
On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance, Volume 2
On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance, Volume 2
Always a Catch!, Volume 4
Always a Catch!, Volume 4
Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick, Volume 1
Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick, Volume 1
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (Manga), volume 4
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (Manga), volume 4
Love in the Palm of His Hand, Volume 2
Love in the Palm of His Hand, Volume 2
The Apothecary Diaries (Manga), Volume 14
The Apothecary Diaries (Manga), Volume 14
The God-Slaying Demon King, Volume 3
The God-Slaying Demon King, Volume 3
Tokyo Aliens, Volume 9
Tokyo Aliens, Volume 9
My Isekai Life, Volume 21
My Isekai Life, Volume 21
Wash It All Away, Volume 4
Wash It All Away, Volume 4
My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 14
My Dress-Up Darling, Volume 14
The Otaku Love Connection, Volume 3
The Otaku Love Connection, Volume 3
Soul Eater: Soul Art Encore! Art Book
Soul Eater: Soul Art Encore! Art Book
By the Grace of the Gods, Volume 13
By the Grace of the Gods, Volume 13
The Emperor’s Caretaker, Volume 5
The Emperor’s Caretaker, Volume 5
The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel), Volume 7
The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel), Volume 7
Exquisite Blood: The Heretic Onmyoji, Volume 2
Exquisite Blood: The Heretic Onmyoji, Volume 2
The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest, Volume 27
The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest, Volume 27
Just Like Mona Lisa, Volume 8
Just Like Mona Lisa, Volume 8
NieR Poster Collection
NieR Poster Collection
Otherside Picnic, Volume 13
Otherside Picnic, Volume 13
Dragon and Chameleon, Volume 5
Dragon and Chameleon, Volume 5
My Clueless First Friend, Volume 9
My Clueless First Friend, Volume 9
Holoearth Chronicles Side:E Yamato Phantasia, Volume 2
Holoearth Chronicles Side:E Yamato Phantasia, Volume 2
A Man and His Cat, Volume 14
A Man and His Cat, Volume 14
Always a Catch!, Volume 5
Always a Catch!, Volume 5
My Isekai Life, Volume 22
My Isekai Life, Volume 22
Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Volume 9
Daemons of the Shadow Realm, Volume 9
Final Fantasy XIV: Chronicles of Light, Volume II
Final Fantasy XIV: Chronicles of Light, Volume II
Assassin & Cinderella, Volume 3
Assassin & Cinderella, Volume 3
Wash It All Away, Volume 5
Wash It All Away, Volume 5
Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick, Volume 2
Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick, Volume 2
The God-Slaying Demon King, Volume 4
The God-Slaying Demon King, Volume 4
The Villainess's Guide to (Not) Falling in Love (Manga), Volume 5
The Villainess's Guide to (Not) Falling in Love (Manga), Volume 5
Just Like Mona Lisa, Volume 9
Just Like Mona Lisa, Volume 9
Mechanical Buddy Universe 1.0, Volume 1
Mechanical Buddy Universe 1.0, Volume 1
The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest, Volume 28
The Strongest Sage with the Weakest Crest, Volume 28
Bride of the Death God, Volume 2
Bride of the Death God, Volume 2
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!, Volume 15
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!, Volume 15
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, Volume 6
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, Volume 6
On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance, Volume 3
On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance, Volume 3
My Favorite VTuber Is Scary IRL, Volume 1
My Favorite VTuber Is Scary IRL, Volume 1
Otaku x Gal, Volume 1
Otaku x Gal, Volume 1
A Howl of the Heart, Volume 1
A Howl of the Heart, Volume 1
LOGOS: The World of Final Fantasy XVI
LOGOS: The World of Final Fantasy XVI
Betrothed to a Fox Demon, Volume 1
Betrothed to a Fox Demon, Volume 1
The Prince's Keeper, Volume 1
The Prince's Keeper, Volume 1
The Art of FINAL FANTASY XVI: Echoes of the Rising Tide
The Art of FINAL FANTASY XVI: Echoes of the Rising Tide
A Starlit Darkness, Volume 1
A Starlit Darkness, Volume 1
Final Fantasy IX Picture Book
Final Fantasy IX Picture Book
A Cat Is a Cat in Any Life (2-in-1 Edition)
A Cat Is a Cat in Any Life (2-in-1 Edition)
FINAL FANTASY VII Rebirth: Material Ultimania
FINAL FANTASY VII Rebirth: Material Ultimania
News
July 5, 2025
SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES TEN NEW MANGA AND GAME TIE-IN BOOK RELEASES AT ANIME EXPO

English-Translated Editions of New Manga and Book Titles including A Starlit Darkness and FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH: Material Ultimania Available Spring 2026

 

LOS ANGELES (July 5, 2025) SQUARE ENIX® announced today at Anime Expo seven new manga series for English-language publication from the Square Enix Manga & Books imprint in Spring 2026, including a new psychological drama, A Starlit Darkness, from the bestselling creator of Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! During their Anime Expo panel, the publisher also announced details for three all-new game tie-in books for English-language publication, including FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH: Material Ultimania. Details for these newly announced manga and books are available, including pre-order information, at square-enix-books.com.

 

 

A Starlit Darkness, Vol. 1 (English Edition)

Japan, early 20th century. Subaru Karasuma, an aspiring writer with dashed ambitions, neck-deep in loans he has no hope of paying back, decides it’s time to draw the curtain on his miserable life. Before he can follow through on his dark intent, he’s diverted by the spectacle of a neighbor working frenetically with his literary group to meet the deadline for a work commissioned by Geppo Yagira, a rich and famous novelist. When the devilishly handsome, fiercely talented Geppo lays his eyes on Subaru, the latter’s life is set on a new course. But the new path he’s now treading seems to lead ever deeper into the darkness...
 
A Starlit Darkness, Vol. 1
(9781646094851 | $14.99 USD) is scheduled for release in May 2026 and will be available for pre-order from Penguin Random House and other major booksellers beginning August 15. More information can be found here: https://sqex.link/kt8c

  

 

Betrothed to a Fox Demon, Vol. 1 (English Edition)

For a thousand years, the exorcists of the Kyogane clan have dedicated their lives to eradicating the demonic specters that haunt Japan. Kuro Kyogane, the current clan head, has no interest in getting married and producing an heir at his age. But once his family arranges a suitable bride in the bright and optimistic Fuyu, he agrees to fulfill his obligations. What Kuro doesn’t know yet is that his wedding ceremony conceals a dark secret—and once Fuyu is declared his wife, she may never be safe from harm again…
 
Betrothed to a Fox Demon, Vol. 1
(9781646094684 | $12.99 USD) is scheduled for release in April 2026 and will be available for pre-order from Penguin Random House and other major booksellers beginning July 18. More information can be found here: https://sqex.link/3ae5

 

  

The Prince’s Keeper, Vol. 1 (English Edition)

Miranda is a reclusive apprentice witch who runs a shop selling magical potions and enchanted trinkets in a quiet corner of the capital city. One day, she receives an invitation to a tea party at none other than the royal palace itself. There, she meets the third prince, only he's been cursed and turned into a cat! Ordered to serve as Prince Heinrich’s “keeper,” Miranda suddenly finds herself the caretaker of a royal feline! What happens when a handsome prince becomes a witch's pet?
 
The Prince’s Keeper, Vol. 1
(9781646094837 | $12.99 USD) is scheduled for release in April 2026 and will be available for pre-order from Penguin Random House and other major booksellers beginning July 18. More information can be found here: https://sqex.link/qvu0

 

 

A Cat Is a Cat in Any Life (Two-in-One English Edition)

A fateful encounter kicks off adventure for a cat reborn in a world with no cats! Tragedy strikes a kitty in our world, and she gets a second chance at life in a fantasy world. A hero, heading home after battling a demon king, crosses paths with a mysterious creature. What is this fluffy new friend, and should she pet the belly?

  

An array of fantasyland adventurers learn about snack time, toe beans, and that (eye)balls can be toys. When the knight captain's folded-eared cat meets the hero's cat, paw-to-paw combat breaks out between the fuzz balls! Then, the hero winds up working part-time at a cat café with...the demon king?! Cuddle up with a four-legged companion and enjoy this once-in-a-reincarnated-lifetime furry fantasy!
 
A Cat Is a Cat in Any Life
(9781646094714 | $19.99 USD) is scheduled for release in May 2026 and will be available for pre-order from Penguin Random House and other major booksellers beginning August 22. More information can be found here: https://sqex.link/a3jf

 

 

Otaku x Gal, Vol. 1 (English Edition)

Teased for his nerdy hobbies in middle school, Koichi Otakura has entered high school with every intention of blending into the background. But when Yua Narumi, the popular girl who sits behind him in class, discovers his hidden talents, she begs him to help her keep up with the latest fashion trends! After all, aren’t the skills required to draw anime fan art and paint plastic models totally applicable to designing nails and styling hair?! Who says otakus and gals can’t get along these days?!
 
Otaku x Gal, Vol. 1
(9781646094790 | $12.99 USD) is scheduled for release in February 2026 and will be available for pre-order from Penguin Random House and other major booksellers beginning July 6. More information can be found here: https://sqex.link/5dj9

 

 

My Favorite VTuber Is Scary IRL, Vol. 1 (English Edition)

Being a delivery boy for "Delivery Eats" in a rural town isn't so bad, but one regular customer is a BIG challenge. She's a scary lady who looks intimidating and glares at the delivery boy every time he shows up at her door. Being an introvert, he can't help but run away as soon as the job is done. But one day, the scary lady finally speaks... Wait, is that the voice of his favorite VTuber?!
 
My Favorite VTuber IsScary IRL, Vol. 1
(9781646094776 | $14.99 USD) is scheduled for release in February 2026 and will be available for pre-order from Penguin Random House and other major booksellers beginning July 6. More information can be found here: https://sqex.link/h22i

 

 


A Howl of the Heart,
Vol. 1 (English Edition)

Uru and Tenyo are two elite soldiers with a bond that runs deeper than blood. Living together and fighting side by side has only heightened their affection for one another...but in a world ravaged by war, connections can be severed in an instant. When Uru loses his life, he leaves Tenyo behind with nothing but a final kiss goodbye.

  

After two years of mourning, Tenyo sneaks into the enemy general Kakezuki’s territory with the intent of finishing him off, as promised to Uru. But when he gets there, he finds that the enemy looks exactly like his dearly departed brother-in-arms! There’s no way Uru is still among the living...or is there?
 
A Howl of the Heart, Vol. 1
(9781646094745 | $14.99 USD) is scheduled for release in March 2026 and will be available for pre-order from Penguin Random House and other major booksellers beginning July 6. More information can be found here: https://sqex.link/vwzh

 

 

FINAL FANTASY IX Picture Book (English Edition)

Vivi is a mysterious boy who was fished out of the ocean by Grandpa Quan, a gourmand trying to master the art of food. Once Grandpa Quan realizes that Vivi is not food, he begins to raise Vivi and teach him about the world. Together, they live a peaceful life of fine feasts and friends, eventually leading up to Vivi's day of departure.  Written by Final Fantasy IX event designer Kazuhiko Aoki, and illustrated by character designer Toshiyuki Itahana, this original story is a delectable addition to Vivi and Grandpa’s tale!

 
FINAL FANTASY IX Picture Book
(9781646094738 | $17.99 USD) is scheduled for release in May 2026 and is now available for pre-order at the Square Enix Store and pre-orders will be available from Penguin Random House and other major booksellers beginning August 22. More information can be found here: https://sqex.link/nxhg

 

  

NieR Poster Collection (English Edition)

Celebrate the 15th anniversary of NieR with this compilation of 32 large-format, full-color art prints featuring images selected by game creator Yoko Taro! Printed on heavy, press-varnished card stock, these frameable posters present artwork drawn from all the NieR games—from Replicant and Gestalt, to Automata, to Re[in]carnation—as well as the YoRHa stage plays, musicals, orchestral events, and albums.
 
NieR Poster Collection
(9781646094530 | $34.99 USD) is scheduled for release in November 2025 and is now available for pre-order at the Square Enix Store and pre-orders will be available from Penguin Random House and other major booksellers beginning July 6. More information can be found here: https://sqex.link/1bq3

 

  

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH: Material Ultimania (English Edition)

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH: Material Ultimania provides a comprehensive collection of production art and CG art assets, including character models and illustrations, locations and backgrounds, accessories, weapons, and enemies, all accompanied by staff commentary. This volume also includes cutscene storyboards, enemy interaction development materials, and more!

  

This full-color, jacketed, hardcover book is a visual tribute to the stunning new rendition of one of the most beloved RPGs of all time.
 
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH: Material Ultimania
(9781646094721 | $39.99 USD) is scheduled for release in July 2026 and is now available for pre-order at the Square Enix Store and pre-orders will be available from Penguin Random House and other major booksellers beginning October 17. More information can be found here: https://sqex.link/64f0ad

 

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