Square Enix has announced several new comic and art book licenses for English-language publication from publisher Square Enix Manga & Books in the fall of 2025. The announcement was made at the company's industry panel at New York Comic Con 2024.
Additionally, Soul Eater: Soul Art Encore! The art book will be released in October 2025.
Here are details about the new license:
Dragon Quest: Erdrick's Mark
Story: Chiaki Kawamata
Art: Kamui Fujiwara
A stunning edition of the beloved classic video game series Dragon Quest, published in a collector's edition with full-color pages.
The first episode is scheduled for release in September 2025 and will be available for pre-order in December 2024
Summary:
Many years have passed since the legendary hero Erdrick and his companions defeated the forces of evil. But after a century of peace and prosperity, the world is once again under threat. Now Prince Arus, son of the hero Erdrick, decides to set out with his guardians and friends to fight the rise of darkness!
Bride of Death
Story and art: Hako Ichiiro
The first episode is scheduled for release in September 2025 and will be available for pre-order in December 2024.
Summary:
When a grim reaper appeared before Aibi, a girl with an incurable disease, he expected her to cry and beg for her life like all the other humans he brought to the next life. But she just smiled and thanked him for coming to her. After a lifetime of suffering—and with only seven days left to live—will Aibi finally find happiness in the arms of death?
Exquisite Blood: The Heretic Onmyoji (English Version)
Story and art: Sakura Fujimoto
The first episode is scheduled for release in August 2025 and will be available for pre-order in November 2024.
Summary:
In an era where only a thin line existed between the mortal and supernatural realms, demons stole ten powerful artifacts known as the Relics from the imperial capital of humanity. The Emperor issued a decree to the Onmyoji, those who serve and protect the empire: to retrieve the Sacred Relic at all costs. Among them is the outstanding traitor, Fuzuki, who sets out with his companions to search for the first Relic
Mechanical Friends Universe (English Version)
Story and art: Takuji Kato
The one-volume collection of various science fiction stories became a viral phenomenon. It is scheduled for release in September 2025 and will be available for pre-order in December 2024.
Summary:
An android has completed its original mission. A baby abandoned in a war-torn city. In this futuristic fantasy world, the two meet on a rainy day. Thus, machine and man become mother and child…
Mechanical Buddy Universe 1.0 (English version)
Story and art: Takuji Kato
Mechanical Buddy Universe sequel series. The first episode is scheduled for release in January 2026 and will be available for pre-order in April 2025.
Summary:
The mercenary robot and her adopted son. Young sniper girl and her AI partner. The retired soldier and her trusty robot. The human maid and her robot master. These four couples may have found peace after the end of the Great War, but threats continue to lurk around every corner…
Holoearth Chronicles Side:E Yamato Phantasia (English version)
Story: You Kururugi, Kosuke Kurose
Art: Kosuke Kurose
Original idea: COVER Corp.
The first episode is scheduled for release in August 2025 and will be available for pre-order in November 2024.
Summary:
Your favorite all-around VTubers like you've never seen them before! In an alternate reality just a short distance from ours, partners Shirakami Fubuki and Ookami Mio protect the peace of Yamato, a land where humans and mythical creatures coexist in harmony. Whether they're playing video games, exploring haunted houses, or purging the corrupting force known as stigma, this fox-wolf duo is always ready to carry out their missions with a smile. !
Soul Eater: Soul Art Encore! Art Book (English Edition)
Original story and art: Atsushi Ohkubo
Soul Eater: Soul Art Encore! Art Book is scheduled for release in October 2025 and will be available for pre-order in January 2025.
Describe:
Created to celebrate Soul Eater's 20th anniversary, this deluxe hardcover volume features more than 200 of Atsushi Ohkubo's finest full-color illustrations from Soul Eater and Soul Eater NOT! In addition to the content of previous Soul Eater artbooks, this sliding collector's edition features new illustrations and cover art drawn specifically for this release. An essential addition to any fan's shelf!
Source: press release