English Translated Editions of New Manga Titles, The Apothecary Diaries Art Book, and FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Poster Collection Available for Pre-order Starting July 6

LOS ANGELES (July 5, 2024) –SQUARE ENIX® announced today seven new manga series for English-language publication from the Square Enix Manga & Books imprints in Spring 2025. The hotly anticipated The Apothecary Diaries Art Book and the FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Poster Collection were also announced for release in 2025. Details for these newly announced manga and books, including pre-order information, are available online at square-enix-books.com.

The Otaku Love Connection, Vol. 1 (English Edition)

A hilarious slice-of-life rom-com about one high school's gorgeous power couple and the romance otaku who stan them! Life has its simple joys, and for geeky fanboy Wataru Otonari, that’s admiring his gorgeous classmate Yuzuru Kakoi and her equally gorgeous boyfriend, Chihiro Kawai. As Wataru encounters other students who stan his favs just as much as he does, every day turns into a rollercoaster of emotions for this obliviously beautiful boyfailure!

The Otaku Love Connection, Vol. 1 (9781646093694 | $12.99 USD) is scheduled for release in February 2025 and will be available for pre-order from Penguin Random House and other major booksellers on July 6. More information can be found here: https://sqex.to/0nRcs

Wash It All Away, Vol. 1 (English Edition)

With an endearing protagonist and luscious art, this seaside slice-of-life story offers tranquility in the chaos of the modern world. For two years, Wakana Kinme has run a laundry service in the seaside resort town of Atami, where she’s built a fulfilling life making friends with the locals and visiting hot springs. Although Wakana has no knowledge of her own past, her cleaning services safeguard memories imbued in customers' precious items.

Wash It All Away, Vol. 1 (9781646093748 | $14.99 USD) is scheduled for release in February 2025 and will be available for pre-order from Penguin Random House and other major booksellers on July 6. More information can be found here: https://sqex.to/CLC1d

The Emperor’s Caretaker, Vol. 1 (English Edition)

A statesman's daughter finds herself swept into the world of palace intrigue when she's chosen to be a court lady in this richly illustrated period fantasy! Linhua, daughter of the Chancellor of the Right, is as gifted with caring for children as she is at playing the ehru. Her talents catch the eye of Souren, the highest-ranking regent, and suddenly Linhua is swept into the vibrant world of the inner palace as a new court lady—and the young emperor's personal caretaker!

The Emperor’s Caretaker, Vol. 1 (9781646093557 | $12.99 USD) is scheduled for release in March 2025 and will be available for pre-order from Penguin Random House and other major booksellers on July 6. More information can be found here: https://sqex.to/FxyWk

Assassin & Cinderella, Vol. 1 (English Edition)

A sexy spy and an elite assassin enter into the world’s sweetest, deadliest marriage of convenience! Neneko is a spy blessed with catlike charms. Her mission? Seduce the ace assassin of a rival organization and expose his weaknesses. The problem? She’s blown her cover before learning a thing! But rather than dispose of her, the target makes an indecent proposal: marry him, since he can’t keep his hands off her body!

Assassin & Cinderella, Vol. 1 (9781646093496 | $12.99 USD) is scheduled for release in March 2025 and will be available for pre-order from Penguin Random House and other major booksellers on July 6. More information can be found here: https://sqex.to/Y2CiL

The God-Slaying Demon King, Vol. 1 (English Edition)

The strongest demon king in history returns from the dead and embarks on a grand adventure to find the god of all demons...and kill him! When demon king Hiram defied the demon god, resulting in divine punishment, he cast a spell that would reincarnate him years later with all his powers intact. With his life restored, Hiram begins a grand adventure to find the demon god and kill him once and for all!

The God-Slaying Demon King, Vol. 1 (9781646093618 | $12.99 USD) is scheduled for release in April 2025 and will be available for pre-order from Penguin Random House and other major booksellers on July 8. More information can be found here: https://sqex.to/Km4xG

On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance,Vol. 1 (English Edition)

A lolita boy and a punk girl form a fashion-forward bond without realizing they already know each other from work! Outside the office, coworkers Sotaro Amata and Akira Hanku don outfits that metamorphose them into completely different people. So what happens when they form a connection after hours…without recognizing who the other person is?

On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance, Vol. 1 (9781646093670 | $14.99 USD) is scheduled for release in May 2025 and will be available for pre-order from Penguin Random House and other major booksellers on August 20. More information can be found here: https://sqex.to/Co4Li

Love in the Palm of His Hand,Vol. 1 (English Edition)

Through sign language and acting, two young men seeking their places in the world discover a connection that transcends the spoken word. Fujinaga is a university student who dreams of becoming an actor. When he meets Keito, a fellow student with congenital hearing loss, he’s introduced to the world of sign language. In a place beyond verbal limitations, can two people yearning to be understood forge a bond they never expected?

Love in the Palm of His Hand, Vol. 1 (9781646093649 | $12.99 USD) is scheduled for release in May 2025 and will be available for pre-order from Penguin Random House and other major booksellers on August 20. More information can be found here: https://sqex.to/gEr81

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Poster Collection(English Edition)

A collection of 32 premium-quality removable posters featuring the stunning character art of FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH. Printed on heavy, press-varnished card stock, this compilation of frameable, full-color art prints showcases artwork of Cloud, his comrades, and other unforgettable characters encountered in this thrilling installment of the FINAL FANTASY VII remake project.

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Poster Collection (9781646093595 | $34.99 USD) is scheduled for release in March 2025and will be available for pre-order from Penguin Random House and other major booksellers on July 6. More information can be found here: https://sqex.to/2ljmt

The Apothecary Diaries Art Book(English Edition)

Experience all the gorgeous art from the first fourteen volumes of the best-selling The Apothecary Diaries light novel series, which inspired the hit manga and anime! This jacketed, hardcover volume includes more than 300 lavish pieces of art from light novel illustrator Touko Shino, as well as previously unpublished character designs, promotional and exclusive art, and an interview with the artist.

The Apothecary Diaries Art Book (9781646093489 | $27.99 USD) is scheduled for release in May 2025 and will be available for pre-order from Penguin Random House and other major booksellers on August 20. More information can be found here: https://sqex.to/eg4Iv

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