Square Enix announced the following manga licenses during its panel at New York Comic Con on Saturday:
Image provided by Square Enix Title: Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick (Dragon Quest Retsuden: Roto no Monshō)
Author(s): Story by Chiaki Kawamata, Art by Kamui Fujiwara
Release date: September 2025 (episode 1)
Describe:
A world of adventure awaits in this stunning edition of the beloved classic video game series Dragon Quest!
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!
Image provided by Square Enix Title: Bride of Death (Shinigami no Hanayome: Yomei Nanoka kara no Kōfuku)
Author: Hako Ichiiro
Release date: September 2025 (episode 1)
Describe:
A story about lasting love, even in death, in the midst of death. existence was confirmed for the first time, and a girl whose existence had never been confirmed by anyone.
When a reaper appears before Aibi, a girl suffering from an incurable disease, he expects her to cry and beg for her life like all the others he has sent to the afterlife. But she just smiled and thanked him for coming to see her.
After a lifetime of suffering—and with only seven days left to live—will Aibi finally find happiness in the embrace of death?
Available in English digitally through Manga UP! Global.
Image courtesy of Square Enix Title: Exquisite Blood: Heretic Onmyoji
Author(s): Sakura Fujimoto
Release date: August 2025 (episode 1)
Describe:
In this fantasy tale of demonic battles and polite intrigue, the onmyouji known as the “Heretic” faces a fate that could forever change both the human world and Devil!
In an age where only a thin line exists 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: retrieve the Sacred Relic at all costs. Among them is the outstanding traitor, Fuzuki, who sets out to find the first Relic.
Image provided by Square Enix Title: Mechanical Buddy Universe
Author(s): Takuji Katō
Release date: September 2025
Describe:
A collection of touching science fiction stories that took X (formerly Twitter) by storm!
A robot 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. Therefore, machines and humans become mother and child…
Available in English digitally through Manga UP! Global.
Image provided by Square Enix Title: Mechanical Buddy Universe 1.0
Author(s): Takuji Katō
Release date: January 2026 (episode 1)
Describe:
The thrilling sequel to Mechanical Buddy Universe!
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 pairs may have found peace after the end of the Great War, but threats continue to lurk around every corner…
Available in English digitally through Manga UP! Global.
Image courtesy of Square Enix Title: Holoearth Chronicles Side:E Yamato Phantasia
Author: Kōsuke Kurose, You Kururugi, Art by Kōsuke Kurose, Original Concept by COVER Corp.
Release date: August 2025 (episode 1) )
Describe:
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 corrupt force called stigma, this fox-wolf duo is always ready to carry out their missions with a smile. !
Image provided by Square Enix Title: Soul Eater: Soul Art Encore! artbook
Author: Atsushi Ohkubo
Release date: October 2025
Describe:
The ultimate art book for Soul Eater fans!
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: Square Enix's Manga & Books panel at New York Comic Con (Marion Peña), press release