#square enix books

[nerdsleaze]

SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES NEW MANGA AND ART BOOK RELEASES FOR SPRING 2025 😍

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

SQUARE ENIX® has announced seven (7) 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.

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 boy failure!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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?

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?

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.

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.

You can get more information on the releases by visiting nerdsleaze.com. I honestly want them all 💘

[toeydbootzandcatz]

September 1st TBR Shelf Update!

All will be first-time reads except Ranma, and I think I mentioned this in my belated August post that I’m partially through Ruthless Vows and Raven of the Inner Palace, just need to actually finish them haha.

Reading is fun!

[balu8]

The Apothecary Diaries 

by Istuki Nanao and Nekokurage

Square Enix

[scramble-crossing]

Never forget what they took from us

[kagooleo]

some crossover doodles, old and new! (2021, 2023)

[twistedtummies2]

I always wanted to see the jungle book world in Kingdom Hearts and got sad when it didn't happened. How are your thoughts about it.

(Also I think your Twst Oc's would be really interesting if they were keyblade wielders. Imagine the banter)

I think the last thing the world needs is any of my bois wielding a keyblade. Absolute chaos would ensue. XD I actually have somewhat mixed feelings about a Jungle Book World in the universe of KH. Would I like to see one? Yes, as a matter of fact; I think it's kind of odd it hasn't happened, and I know at one point they apparently had plans for one but it got canceled at the last minute. However, the issue is that I don't know what you'd DO with that world that hasn't been done with the Pride Lands from KHII or the Deep Jungle from KHI. If it happens, though, I'll be more than glad to see it. :)

[skygodz]

Japanese illustrator Tomomi Kobayashi (SaGa Romance by Square Enix) is one of my biggest influences with her well-drawn and imaginative fantasy style.

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[bookshelvesinvideogames]

Final Fantasy IX, in Tot's lab and his flashback

[disneyllect]

[legends-expo]

Featured Artist: Kai Lun Qu (@kailunqu on Instagram) is known for his Alla Prima (wet-on-wet) oil paintings. Kai has worked for many professional clients, including Square Enix and Marvel. He is currently contributing his paintings for the award winning game Marvel SNAP.

You can find Kai in our artist alley at the Marriott Convention Center on September 9th & 10th in Burbank, CA! Get your tickets to Legends Con now at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/legends-consortium-2023-tickets-541786186067

Join us for a celebration of all things Expanded Universe! Our growing guest list includes Randy Stradley, Matthew Stover, Michael Stackpole, Jason Fry, Corinna Bechko, Sean Stewart, Barbara Hambly, Abel Peña, Craig Miller and Joe Bongiorno.

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Manga Monday: The Apothecary Diaries Vol. 1

Artist: NekokurageWriter: Natsu HyuugaPublisher: Square Enix MangaReleased: December 8, 2020Received: Library Find it on Goodreads | More Manga Summary: Maomao spent the earliest parts of her life training in herbal medicine. She had a path in life that she loved. Unfortunately, that was all ripped away from her when she was captured and sold to the inner palace. Now, she works as a lowly…

[toeydbootzandcatz]

I never did post my TBR shelf at the beginning of August 😅 well here it is now haha. Goal for August is to finish Raven of the Inner Palace 1 and Ruthless Vows as both are in progress.

I’m also trying to finish reading more series in full rather than just reading one volume at a time, I think I was trying to keep up with too many series at once and it finally stressed me out with how many I was reading simultaneously lol. That may not be clear from the volumes listed in this photo to be honest, but looking at my reading habits in August so far, I’ve improved on that front a bit!

[balu8]

"I'm sure they were all just being polite."

The Apothecary Diaries

by Natsu Hyuga/Itsuki Nanao and Nekokurage

Square Enix

[restadash17]

Seiken Densetsu - Legend of Mana

- Kameoka Shinichii - Postcard Book

(Part 3)

[ljaesch]

Square Enix Manga & Books to Publish The Apothecary Diaries Light Novel

Square Enix Manga & Books has announced that it will publish Natsu Hyūga’s The Apothecary Diaries light novel series in English-language print editions in collaboration with J-Novel Club. Volume 1 is scheduled to ship on May 14, 2024. The release will include full-color art inserts and black-and-white illustrations. The series is described as: A palace servant with training in herbal medicine is…

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(Good lord Survivor's pre-order price is £89.99 on the PS store. EIGHTY NINE NINETY NINE OF MY HARD EARNED POUNDS AND PENNIES GOOD LORD)