Square Enix Manga & Books

COVER ALERT! 🚨 A never-ending onslaught of monsters... Friends ready to make the ultimate sacrifice... Can Arus finally end the bloodshed with a true hero's magic?! Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick, vol. 6 goes on sale in December! Preorder now: sqex.link/3yjh

Cherry Magic began as a comic on Twitter. Now it has manga and anime adaptations and fans around the world. 🌍 Yuu Toyota-sensei looks back on how it all started. English Interpretation provided by Junko Goda. Huge thanks to @square-enix-books.com for making this interview possible!

COVER ALERT! 🚨 Akira’s efforts to be a better girlfriend are being noticed…by both Daichi and a secret admirer who goes to his school! Boyish Girlfriend, vol. 2 goes on sale in December! Preorder Now: sqex.link/hk7x

Keito wants to move out and live on his own, an idea vehemently opposed by his younger brother, Naomi. Can Fujinaga help them see eye to eye? Preorder Love in the Palm of His Hand, vol. 4 now, arriving January 2027! sqex.link/fht7

An exploited workaholic finds his true calling after he accidentally livestreams his real-life monster-slaying adventures to a hundred million viewers! Preorder Overpowered and Underpaid, vol. 1 now, arriving April 2027! sqex.link/s8d3

Hey! Did you know today (Oct. 23rd) is Narumi's birthday?! 🍰 To celebrate Narumi’s birthday, Otakura asks her out on a date! Little does the pair know that Himeno and the Murata sisters plan to tail them... Treat yourself - Preorder Otaku x Gal, vol. 5: sqex.link/6wqt

In a bold ploy for Otakura’s affection, straitlaced Yukimitsu dolls herself up according to the otaku’s exact tastes! How will Narumi respond to this new romantic rival? 💅 Check out a free preview of Otaku x Gal, vol. 4 here. On sale Nov. 24th! sqex.link/exht

As Sasaki waits tor Yamada to be ready to close the distance between them, she remembers something important from her past... 😳 Check out a free preview of Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, vol. 8 now before it goes on sale Nov. 17th! sqex.link/jwgc

The story of a cool-headed beauty, her laid-back childhood friend, and what happens when her preconceived notions about those around her collide with reality! Preorder Not Quite Love, vol. 1 now, arriving April 2027! sqex.link/8iuq

When you’re mean to us, this is who you’re being mean to. Just FYI. 🥺#ThursdaysWithYou

It’s #ReptileAwarenessDay, so we thought we’d make sure you’re aware of two very important reptiles – the Dragon and the Chameleon – with a glowing review from the Washington Independent Review of Books! 🦎 sqex.link/7jf8

The top brass at Shonen Wonder are assembling some of the greatest manga artists alive for an unprecedented all-star issue! Who will make the cut?! ✒️ Check out a free preview of Dragon and Chameleon, vol. 7 here! sqex.link/j3e1

ON SALE NOW ➡️ Otherside Picnic (Manga), vol. 15! 👻 When Sorawo, plagued with feverish delusions, asks Toriko for a slap to bring her back to her senses, she's shocked when the other woman decides to kiss her instead! 😘 Read a free preview here: sqex.link/mmqj

ON SALE NOW ➡️ Dragon Quest: The Mark of Erdrick, vol. 5! ⚔️ Beastlord Gnon unleashes the Beast Corps! With his allies confined in Aliahan, will Arus reach his limit while fighting the hordes of monsters alone?! ✨ Read a free preview here: sqex.link/nv3y

ON SALE NOW ➡️ Wash It All Away, vol. 10! 🫧 With Shio in Atami again, Wakana learns she used to spend time with an elderly garment cleaner... Then, Wakana and Shio make a promise for the future. 🥹 Read a free preview here: sqex.link/nirc

ON SALE NOW! ➡️ My Dress-Up Darling XOXO! 🧵 Marin, Wakana, the Inui sisters, and more of your favorite characters are BACK in this ridiculously hilarious one-volume spin-off! 💅 Read a free preview here! sqex.link/3rwp

COVER ALERT! 🚨 Kuro and Fuyu must reach the imperial capital in seven days, or face dire consequences! Can they first make it through a forest full of foes? Betrothed to a Fox Demon, vol. 2 goes on sale in December! sqex.link/t3zg

COVER ALERT! 🚨 Ever since reconnecting with his ex, Suzuya's been living his best otaku life. But as he bonds with her over shared obsessions, he realizes old feelings are coming back! My Ex-Boyfriend Loves Boys' Love, vol. 2 goes on sale in December! sqex.link/nnk7

COVER ALERT! Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail -- The Art of Succession -Relics of Eternity- The 2nd official #FinalFantasyXIV: Dawntrai art book w/ hundreds of pages of full-color art & an exclusive item code for a Lolly Cat minion! Available in December! sqex.link/a24e

Mild-mannered Hikaru is forced to protect the Kagemori manor in his father’s stead! Can he fend off an enemy as fearsome as Misasagi? Preorder Daemons of the Shadow Realm, vol. 12 now, arriving January 2027! sqex.link/ke3n

What does everyone else do with their Saturday mornings these days? We heard the divine guardians Right and Left busy themselves with reading right-to-left! 😉 #SATURDAEMONS

Happy Birthday to the Wandering Witch herself, Elaina! We hope your day is as magical as you are! 🎉 (via Wandering Witch)

Kurosawa's fraught past with company president Matsuura comes back to haunt him. Will she expose him and Adachi to their company? 😱🫣 Check out a free preview of Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!, vol. 16 now! sqex.link/hgea

It’s #Boss’sDay and #WorldFoodDay, so we thought we’d pay our respects to the Supreme Boss of Earth and Pandas and the Evil League with a lil snack! 🍪 (via Mr. Villain's Day Off)

Finished the newest episode of The Apothecary Diaries anime? Check out a brand-new free preview of The Apothecary Diaries (Manga), vol. 16 right now! 🌿🦊 The winds of war are blowing…and Maomao is in the thick of it. Volume 16 goes on sale Nov. 10th! sqex.link/pq8n

After an intimate night with Omi under the moonlight, Neneko is kidnapped--by her colleague! Their organization now has the perfect leverage to lure the doting Omi to his doom... Preorder Assassin & Cinderella, vol. 5 now, arriving in January 2027! sqex.link/7ych

When lonely teen Eta Yodaka gains the superpowers he’s always dreamed of, he embarks on a mission to change the world as a mighty supervillain! Preorder Supervillain Boy, vol. 1, arriving February 2027! sqex.link/9gjm

After growing up in the dragon god's shrine, Yatori becomes host to a malevolent entity with a deadly grudge. She must steel her heart to defy it and save the gods! Preorder Daughter of the Dragon God, vol. 1, arriving in March 2027! sqex.link/yl89

This week’s #ThursdaysWithYou is brought to you by you, the fans – check out what @animeuknews is saying about Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, and if you haven’t yet, give the manga or anime a try! sqex.link/u08p

It’s Valentine’s Day, the perfect opportunity for Mahiru to let Amane know just how much she appreciates him! What sweet treat has she prepared? 🍰 Check out a free preview of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (Manga), vol. 5 here! sqex.link/qk22

A trio of college students have a few things in common, such as going to the same school, suffering from hopeless crushes, and...being actual stalkers?! 😱 Check out a free preview of Stalker Stalks Stalker, vol. 1 before the series debuts on Nov. 10th! sqex.link/52u3

Taco Tuesday? More like TBRTuesday [TM]! 📚✨ We added a ton of new volumes for our ongoing series to your manga hauls today! Which ones are you grabbing?!

COVER ALERT!🚨 On the way home from a trip, Blau and Rainy receive word that Cordelia has run away from her mansion! What’s troubling the stoic lady? Mechanical Buddy Universe 1.0, vol. 3 goes on sale in December! Preorder Now: sqex.link/j88p

COVER ALERT! 🚨 Maria can't wait to marry Prince Renato—until she learns about the royal tradition of newlyweds kissing in front of a massive crowd...because they haven't even had their first kiss yet! Always a Catch!, vol. 9 goes on sale in December! sqex.link/3mcz

COVER ALERT! 🚨 Shio enjoys her life with Wakana and helping with Kinme Cleaning when she can. But what path should she take after high school? Wash It All Away, vol. 11 goes on sale in December! Preorder Now: sqex.link/b2sc

As Amata grows even closer to Hanku, could he be developing romantic feelings for her? 🫣😳 Check out a free preview of On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance, vol. 4 here! sqex.link/ltxe

It’s #NationalComingOutDay, and we wanted to remind everyone that #loveislove, and we love, accept, and are rooting for all of you, no matter who you are! 🏳️‍🌈

And the answers are (drumroll): Joe William Frederic Gabriel I and Kirk Douglas Auldglaive Gabriel II! 😎

It’s still #SATURDAEMONS in our hearts – so POP QUIZ: What are the full official names of the two halves of Gabriel, Gabby’s Daemons? 🤔

It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay, and we’re not sure who needs to hear this but… (via My Favorite Vtuber Is Scary IRL)

🤫 PSSST! We *also* heard that @barnesandnoble.com at Union Square (NYC) may have gotten a surprise visit from Ishiyama-sensei during his visit as well, and may now have some signed copies of Dragon and Chameleon on shelves! 👀 You might want to hustle over there to check? 🤔

🚨SURPRISE! Dragon and Chameleon creator Ryo Ishiyama-sensei swung by Kinokuniya (Bryant Park, NYC) on their recent trip to NYC and signed some stock! We heard those might be hitting shelves today! RUN, don't walk - supplies are *limited*! 👀