Square Enix announced seven new manga series for English language release in Spring 2025, between the months of February and May. The first volumes of each title will be released under the Square Enix Manga & Books imprint and were announced during the company’s Anime Expo 2024 industry panel.
Some of the new releases include an artbook for The Apothecary Diaries and a poster collection for FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH. More details about how to pre-order the new titles can be found on the official website of Square Enix Manga & Books.
Most of the titles are available to read digitally in English on the Manga UP! Global app, except for Wash It All Away and the two artbooks.
Here are the details for Square Enix’s Spring 2025 releases:
Manga
The Otaku Love Connection
Story and Art: Chu Amairo
Release Date: February 2025
Synopsis:
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!
Wash It All Away
Story and Art: Mitsuru Hattori
Release Date: February 2025
Synopsis:
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
Original Story: Ichiha Hiiragi
Manga Art: Haruki Yoshimura
Original Character Design: Aya Shouoto
Release Date: March 2025
Synopsis:
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
Story and Art: Yuzo Natsuno
Release Date: March 2025
Synopsis:
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
Original Story: Ezogingitune
Manga Art: PIG3rd
Original Character Design: TEDDY
Release Date: April 2025
Synopsis:
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
Story and Art: Shinnosuke Kanazawa
Release Date: May 2025
Synopsis:
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
Story and Art: Rinteku
Release Date: May 2025
Synopsis:
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?
Artbooks
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Poster Collection
Release Date: March 2024
Description:
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
Release Date: May 2025
Description:
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.
Source: Square Enix Anime Expo 2024 Industry Panel, press release
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